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This blog is a quasi-academic discussion of films:
A collection of short articles and essays about films you may not have had the chance to see, especially British and Independent cinema. I will also publish unconventional takes on mainstream flicks which hopefully will cast them in a new light.
Posts DO contain spoilers.
Categories include Retakes (a new look at an old film) Flicks for Thought (short essays on an aspect of a film) and The Verdict (A themed review or overview).
The aim is simple- to look at the silver screen and find the silver lining.
This blog is for anyone with a keen interest in film and is also intended as a resource for students, so please comment and discuss as much as possible. Feel free to comment on old topics too, your opinions are always welcome!
Want more general popculture and current affairs? Visit my alter-ego The Noctuary.
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WATERSHIP DOWN (Martin Rosen, 1978. UK)
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ScanGauge II Advanced Multi-Function Vehicle Monitor
Drive smarter... A whole lot smarter
- Monitor performance and improve fuel economy
- Read and reset engine trouble codes
- No tools needed to install
As a general rule, geeks like to have access to as much data and statistics as possible. We figure this applies to our motor vehicles as well. To allow you to access extra information about your car, we introduce the ScanGauge II Automotive Computer. This gadget is easy to install and provides a set of digital gauges, a comprehensive trip computer, an engine trouble code scan tool, and even a performance monitor that can track 0-60 and quarter mile time.
The digital gauges mode displays multiple properties on the screen (for example: fuel economy, battery voltage, coolant temperature, and engine speed). The trip computer tracks your vehicle's maximum speed, average speed, driving time, driving distance, trip fuel economy, fuel costs, and several other pieces of trip data. The engine trouble code scan tool lets you read standard engine trouble codes as well as clear the "check engine" light and other warning lamps.
The ScanGauge II is simple to use and install and mounts in, on or below the dash. It plugs into the diagnostic OBD-II connector found under the dash on 1996 and newer cars and light trucks. The functions are accessed via a simple on-screen menu interface. There is an automatic delayed power-down after engine shutoff and automatic power-up when engine is started. User and vehicle settings are automatically saved.
Product Specifications
- Compact and easy to install vehicle monitor
- Trip computer that automatically tracks multiple elements of trip data
- Track fuel costs and consumption to help you save at the pump
- Reads engine trouble codes and can reset the "check engine" light
- Performance monitor tracks acceleration, braking, even 1/4 mile race times
- Customizable expanded digital gauges allow you to display:
- Fuel Consumption Rate to 1/100th per gallon/liter
- Horsepower
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- ... and much MUCH more
- No tools needed to install - plugs into the OBD-II diagnostic connector
- Simple menu driven operation
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- International friendly! Displays: miles, kilometers, gallons, liters, MPG, KPG, MPL, KPL, etc.
- User-settable backlight color and brightness - 126 possible color/brightness settings
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- Dimensions: 4.8"W x 1.5"H x 1"D
- Connector cord length: 6 feet
- User adjustable contrast and update rate (slow, normal and fast)
- Cable detachable - can be connected on the back or side - RJ45 connection
- One year manufacturer warranty

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To test for malic acid, I dab a bit of wine from each barrel of pinot noir at the bottom of the chromatography paper. Using a developing solution, we see yellow marks appear to show the presence of various acids in the wine. On the right, midway up the paper, you can see a dark yellow spot. That's a sample of pure malic acidity, and it shows where malic acid appears on the paper. Moving to the left, you can see how there are no similar yellow spots in the same zone, meaning there's no malic acid in these samples. The exception is near the white streak, a touch of yellow from barrel 9 that presumably has some malic acid left.
I did this test a couple weeks back before a spring break trip, so I expect barrel 9 is done by now. I'll take a sample of that barrel to the lab to see for sure, then add a bit of sulfur to all the barrels and allow them to continue aging before bottling later this year.
I'm excited about how 2011 these wines are developing. They show nice acidic freshness, something I want to see more of in my wines. I'm particularly excited that this year I finally appear to have allowed the malolactic to happen successfully on its own. I've added a bit of malolactic bacteria to my wines in past years, after having a little trouble getting it to happen on its own. For whatever reason - art? perhaps. science? no. luck? definitely - this year it worked. These wines are truly nothing added, nothing taken away, pure. Just how I want them.


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Ferrari F12 Berlinetta
The F12 Berlinetta it packs 730 hp and 509 lb-ft of torque from a 6.3-liter engine (6,262 cc).
Ferrari is billing this new supercar as the fastest it's ever built, and that's reinforced with nearly breathtaking statistics. It can sprint from 0 to 62 mph in 3.1 seconds and clocks a top speed of more than 211 mph. That's a significant jump from the performance specs of the 599, which made 611 hp and is being replaced by the F12 in the company's lineup.


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Old Music Tuesday: Black Sabbath's 'Vol. 4'
Note: This week's All Songs Considered offers a preview of the upcoming Maryland Deathfest.
As a small child in the '70s, metal bands absolutely horrified me. I didn't grow up in a particularly religious family at all, but I understood that, let's face it, if you listened to metal you were probably going to hell because everyone knew those bands were messengers for the Prince of Darkness.
I guess elementary school was a very impressionable time for me because I basically believed every urban myth all the other kids told me. Led Zeppelin, I was told, used back-masking on "Stairway To Heaven" to trick us into praising the devil. Someone else said AC/DC stood for "antichrist/Devil child." The band Kiss was actually an acronym for "Knights In Satan's Service." There were countless tales like this.
But of all the bands I feared, none were more terrifying than Black Sabbath. The name alone sent chills through me. Everyone knew lead singer Ozzy Osbourne, during a concert, once threw a box of puppies into the audience and told everyone the band wouldn't play until all those puppies were dead. (He didn't). Everyone also knew the members of Black Sabbath had sold their souls to Satan in exchange for fame. (Pretty sure they didn't). And everyone knew Osbourne had bitten a bat's head off (okay, that one is true, but he didn't think it was real and it was after he left Black Sabbath anyway).
Fortunately, thanks to an older brother and other wiser friends, I eventually grew up to love Black Sabbath. This year we celebrate the (unbelievably) 40th anniversary of the band's classic record Vol. 4. Here's the (so awesome) opening cut, "Wheels Of Confusion/The Straightener."
I'm pretty sure God has forgiven me for loving this so much. Besides, as Ozzy Osbourne told Rolling Stone's David Fricke years after leaving Black Sabbath, despite the band's inextricable ties to the occult, black magic and Satan, the group "couldn't conjure up a fart."
For more on all-things-metal, check out this week's episode of All Songs Considered as we preview the upcoming Maryland Deathfest, with NPR Music's resident metal fiend and Viking berserker, Lars Gotrich, and metal writer Kim Kelly
You can also get more fantastic metal and outer-sound music picks from Lars in our Viking's Choice series.


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Nowadays, it is a well known fact that everyone in the Linux world is parting ways with Gnome 3. Even Canonical has preferred Unity to Gnome 3 for the last two Ubuntu releases, believing its users will master the steep learning curve of Unity. Linus Torvalds himself has given up on Gnome 3 and clearly, Gnome 3 is not the desktop environment of the future. To clear this desktop environment confusion and save the world, Clement ClemLefebvre from the Linux Mint project has decided to create a usable Gnome Shell called Cinnamon.
Linux Mint 11 shipped with Gnome 2. However, this time, Linux Mint 12 featured Mint Gnome Shell Extensions (MGSE), which was the first step away from Gnome for Mint. Although MGSE used an underlying layer of Gnome 3, it was skinned heavily with extensions. MGSE was received well as it makes the desktop much more usable.
Clem writes on the Linux Mint forum saying,
I am not going to argue whether Gnome Shell is a good or a bad desktop. It's just not what we're looking for. The user experience the Gnome team is trying to create isn't the one we're interested in providing to our users. There are core features and components we absolutely need, and because they are not there in Gnome Shell, we had to add them using extensions with MGSE.
Cinnamon is still in alpha stage, but it carries the features that we saw in MGSE. It is based on the Gnome shell 3.2.1 and with Cinnamon, Linux Mint will bring something that competes with modern desktop environments like Unity, without compromising on usability. If everything goes well, Cinnamon will make its first appearance on Linux Mint 13.


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As a property owner you have many obligations. If one of these involves having a Notice of Federal Tax Lien filed against your property, the IRS has some important tax information for you.
You may have to submit one of two application forms with the IRS, depending on your lien situation. To help you understand the process, we'll go line by line through the forms, giving you tips and telling you how to avoid errors along the way.
First, the critical question:
Are you selling, refinancing, or using your property as collateral for a loan that won't fully pay your tax debt?
If you answered "Yes" to this question, you need to apply to the IRS for what we call a discharge or subordination.
What is a discharge or subordination and how can it help me sell or refinance my property? Discharge means the IRS removes the lien from property so that it may transfer to the new owner free of the lien. Use Form 14135. Subordination means the IRS gives another creditor the right to be paid before the tax lien is paid. Use Form 14134.
We will not be talking about the estate tax liens here. If you need help with these, please refer to Form 4422 if selling, or Publication 1153 if refinancing. Nor will we discuss Purchase Money Mortgages. For information on this topic, please go to Publication 785.
Now let's get started. Your application for discharge or subordination will be handled on a first come, first served basis.
Here's our first important tip…
You need to get your discharge or subordination application to the IRS at least 45 days before the sale or loan settlement meeting. If the Notice of Federal Tax Lien is discovered late, your sale or loan could be delayed.
You need to include the documentation for your settlement meeting with your application.
This brings us to our second tip…
Not only is it important to answer the questions on the application form, but also to attach readable copies of the documents requested. Incomplete applications will delay the IRS decision. We'll discuss where to mail your paperwork later.
By the way, if you are trying to avoid foreclosure, be sure to indicate this on your application and the IRS will do its best to expedite your request. The IRS will review your application based on the specific facts of your situation and the law, and contact you if there are questions.
Ok. Let's look at the application forms you'll need, if you're applying to the IRS for a discharge or subordination. It may be helpful at this point to download from IRS.gov or have a copy of the forms 14135 or 14134 to follow along.
To help you with the application process, you will need Publication 783 or 784, which contain instructions on filling out the forms, have the application forms themselves, along with FAQ's.
Sections 1, 2, and 3 of either the discharge form 14135 or the subordination form 14134 are self-explanatory. If you are using a representative, fill in section 4, and be sure to indicate who is being represented.
Here's another tip:
While having a representative is not required, if you hired someone to represent and speak on your behalf, attach Form 2848. Both of you must sign this form.
If you want the IRS to share your information with someone else, you would attach Form 8821. If you are attaching one or both of these forms, check the "yes" box in section 4.
In Section 5, you would fill in the contact information for your finance company.
The information in Section 6 will vary depending on the type of transaction.
If you are selling, use form 14135 and enter the sales price. If you are refinancing or getting a loan, use form 14134 and enter both your existing and new loan amounts.
Section 7 asks for either your basis for discharge or subordination. The IRS will contact you if there are questions or your basis needs to be changed.
Let's start with discharge. Check one of the following boxes on form 14135 that best describes your situation:
If you own more property than is being sold and the property not being sold is worth twice your debt to the IRS, you would need to do three things.
First, check the top box in section 7 – 6325(b)(1)
Second, go to the bottom of Section 8, check the "attached box" and send copies of the deeds to the property you are not selling.
Third, go to section 9, and send appraisals for that same property.
Back to Form 14135, Section 7: If there is money left over after closing costs then you would check the second box 6325(b)(2)(A). On the other hand, if there is no money left over after closing costs, then check the third box 6325(b)(2)(B) as your basis for discharge. However, if there is money left over after closing costs, but your sale proceeds will be escrowed, such as for an auction or foreclosure sale, you would check the fourth box 6325(b)(3)
The last box 6325(b)(4) should be checked if you bought property with a federal tax lien still attached.
Time for our next tip:
If you need more details on how to determine your basis for discharge, publication 783 has examples. Download the publication from IRS.gov or order it by calling 1-800-829-3676.
Now let's turn to subordination and its form 14134. In Section 7 you would check the box on form 14134 that best applies to you. If your re-finance or loan is to obtain money to apply to your tax debt, you would check the first box 6325(d)(1).
On the other hand, if your re-finance or loan will not provide money for your tax debt, but you can document that it will benefit both you and the IRS, then check the last box 6325(d)(2) in section 7. If you do check this box, be sure to also check the box in Section 14, and include on a separate signed and dated piece of paper, how the loan will help pay your IRS debt.
Here's a tip:
If you need more examples of subordination, get Publication 784. You can download it from IRS.gov or order the publication at 1-800-829-3676.
Section 8 for either application form asks for a description of your property, which could be either real estate or personal property such as art work, a boat, a plane, or your business receivables. Don't forget to provide the property address.
Now time for another tip ….
If the property is real estate, check the "attached" box and include a legible copy of the deed.
For Section 9 of form 14135, when you are selling property, the IRS requires a professional appraisal, which is generally part of the closing package and a second type of value estimate.
Form 14134 Section 9 does not call for a professional appraisal for your refinance or loan. Check the box for the type of value estimate you are including.
Sections 10 through 14 are a checklist of the attachments which you must include with either the discharge or subordination application form.
Section 10 asks for copies of the federal tax liens attached to the property. You can either provide us copies of the Notices of Federal Tax Lien and mark the "attached" box or write down the lien number and check the "no" box.
The information in Section 11 will vary depending on the type of transaction.
When you are selling property and using form 14135, you need to provide a copy of your sales contract. If you don't have a copy of your sales contract, explain how the property ownership will transfer and to whom.
When your property is collateral for a loan and you are using Form 14134, you need to send the IRS a copy of your loan agreement. If you don't have a loan agreement, tell us how your new loan will benefit the IRS.
Sections 12 and 13 are the same for either form 14135 or form 14134.
In Section 12, the IRS requires a copy of the current title report. If you don't have a title report, check the "no" box and list all creditors with liens or claims against the property being sold or used as collateral.
In Section 13, the IRS needs a copy of your proposed closing statement, to determine how the money will be distributed. Typically the statement is on a HUD-1 form.
Here's a new tip:
If you are providing additional documents that are important to your situation, you would check the box in Section 14 and include the documents with your application form. Here are a few common examples.
If this is a short sale, attach your short sale documents. Or, if you want the IRS to consider allowing relocation expenses, attach form 12451.
These next two sections only pertain to Discharge Form 14135:
If your property will be sold in an escrow sale, with creditors paid from the escrow, the IRS needs your draft escrow agreement with your form 14135. Be sure to check the "attached" box in Section 15.
Once we receive your draft agreement, we will work with you on finalizing the agreement.
Section 16 of form 14135 is if you bought property with a lien attached where you are not the taxpayer and you checked 6325(b)(2)(A) or (B) as your basis for discharge in section 7.
Check the Waive box in this section. Please read Publication 783, Section 7 for further explanation.
The final section on both forms is the Declaration. Here is where you must sign and date your application under penalties of perjury.
At this point, your form should be complete. Attach all your supporting paperwork and send your application package to one of the IRS Advisory Offices.
Here's a Quick tip:
The correct mailing address of the IRS Advisory Office will be found in publication 4235. It will be the one for the state that the Notice of Federal Tax Lien was filed in.
Once the correct Advisory Office receives your application, it will be reviewed first come, first served. An employee of the IRS Advisory group will contact you if they have a question, or your application is incomplete.
The IRS Advisory approves or denies your request based on your application and comparison with federal and state property rules.
If the IRS approves your application, they will send you your discharge or subordination certificate, based on what box you checked, or best applies to you in Section 7.
Advisory may send you a commitment letter if there are conditions which must be met in order to grant your request. Your certificate is not issued until the conditions of the commitment are fulfilled.
See Frequently Asked Question 4 in either Publication 783 or Publication 784 for the full details on when you can expect to receive your certificate.
If, however, the IRS denies your request, or you disagree with the IRS valuation in a commitment letter, you can request an appeal through the Advisory office using Form 9423, Collection Appeal Request.
Publication 1660, Collection Appeal Rights, explains your appeal rights.
We know that having a notice of federal tax lien on your property raises many complex financial issues. Our in-depth coverage of subordination and discharge application forms was designed to give you the knowledge needed to be able to navigate successfully through the application process. Be sure to check the IRS publications or talk to the IRS Advisory Group or your tax advisor for more details. Thank you.
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Trevor Bauer endured his roughest outing of the season Friday.
The Cleveland Indians right-hander will try to bounce back in the finale of a three-game series Wednesday afternoon at Detroit's Comerica Park.
Bauer gave up season highs in runs (five) and hits (11) while lasting a season-low 4 2/3 innings against Kansas City in a 10-9 loss. He pitched at least six innings in his previous six starts.
"It just seemed like it didn't matter where I threw it or what I threw, how hard I threw it, how soft I threw it," Bauer told MLB.com afterward. "I felt like I had to strike everybody out to get an out. If they put a ball in play, I feel like it was -- whether it was to someone or not to someone or hard hit or soft hit or whatever -- it felt like they ended up on base. It's tough on nights like that."
Bauer (2-3, 3.00 ERA) was tough on the Tigers on April 12, when he limited them to two runs in seven innings while recording seven strikeouts. He'll try to salvage the finale of a three-game series.
Detroit (19-22) rallied from a pair of four-run deficits Tuesday to capture a 9-8 victory, pulling it within one game of Cleveland (20-21) in the American League Central Division standings.
Bauer typically struggles against the Tigers. He's 5-5 with a 7.26 ERA and a 1.83 WHIP in 13 career appearances against them.
Many of the Tigers who tormented him in the past are on the disabled list or no longer on the team. Detroit has three starting position players sidelined by injuries but it has won four of its last five after John Hicks capped a five-run seventh with a bases-loaded walk against Andrew Miller.
"It's a bunch of gamers," Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire said. "If you could be in the dugout and listen to it, you'd understand exactly what we're talking about. Lot of jokes, lot of talking trash to each other, lot of calling each other names. It's really entertaining in the dugout to listen to them kind of go at each other and push each other. Most teams do that but this team's a little louder."
Left-hander Ryan Carpenter will make his second major league start for the Tigers after being recalled from Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday. He pitched three innings in his first start April 1, allowing three runs on five hits to Pittsburgh.
Carpenter (0-0, 7.36 ERA) has started seven games this season for the Mud Hens, going 1-3 with a 5.01 ERA. Carpenter, 27, was signed as a free agent in November after starting 25 of 27 games last season for Albuquerque in the Pacific Coast League, posting a 10-9 record and 4.15 ERA.
The Tigers likely won't have closer Shane Greene available. He has pitched four consecutive days.
They did get back right fielder Nicholas Castellanos on Tuesday after he missed two games with a finger injury. Castellanos hit a solo homer in his return.
"This is a group that's pretty locked in right now," Gardenhire said. "They're fighting. Guys are getting their opportunity with some of the big boys hurt and they're grinding it out pretty good. We aren't feeling sorry for ourselves at all.
Everybody has these things. You still have to go play and these guys have been doing a great job of it."


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Prof. DeCicco's past studies of vehicle efficiency were instrumental in establishing the technical basis for updates to automobile fuel economy and GHG emissions standards. He pioneered consumer-oriented green car ratings in the United States by developing original evaluation methodologies, serving as the first author of ACEEE's Green Book (launched in 1998), and most recently starting AutoEcoRating.com. Current areas of focus include fuel-related CO2 emissions, particularly the methodological challenges that surround policies for liquid transportation fuels including biofuels, and the role of automated mobility systems in addressing the sector's energy challenges. Prof. DeCicco sits on the executive committee of the university's Mobility Transformation Center (MTC) and also directs the University of Michigan Energy Survey.
Prof. DeCicco has served as a lecturer and clinical professor of natural resources and environment at U-M. Previously, he was senior fellow for automotive strategies at the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF, 2001-2009) and transportation director for the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE, 1990-2000). He has three books and over 100 published papers, reports, and formal public comments to his credit, and holds a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Princeton University (1988).
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Jay-Z Being Sued For Not Paying Insurance for His Workers
Jay-Z has been slapped with a lawsuit by the Workers' Compensation Board of New York. Apparently Hov was late paying a fine for not providing employee insurance for his domestic help.
According to TMZ, the suit claims the rap mogul failed to compensate his domestic help — housekeepers, cooks, chauffeurs, etc. — with workers' insurance for three months in 2009. For those lapses in payments, Jay was hit with a $18,000 fine. Since then, he has secured the right insurance and the matter was rectified. However, Jay forgot to pay the fine.
The government agency is suing Jay to claim their $18,000 and a court has ordered the 'Watch the Throne' rapper to pay up. A rep for Jay-Z insists that the rap mogul has not been late with workers' compensation payments and the outstanding bill was a result of an administrative error.
We guess that when you're a busy artist like Jay-Z, minor bills like this are sometimes overlooked in accounting. Since Hov and Kanye West reportedly got paid $6 million for performing at a Sweet 16 party, we think Jay won't have a problem cutting a check so this matter can be resolved swiftly and quietly.


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Create and manage groups
Create a group for your team or department. Now, instead of inviting members to join a shared folder one at a time, just invite them all at once.
Groups help teams manage access to their shared folders. With groups, you can create lists of people who should have access to many of the same files and folders (like departments, teams, or functions). Any new member you add to a group will automatically be added to all shared folders that the group has been invited to.
Key points:
- Groups let you share folders with an entire group, instantly.
- You can specify whether a group should have edit access or view-only access.
- Groups are great for onboarding new team members. Just add them to the group, and they'll be automatically added to all shared folders for that group.
Creating a group
To create a group:
- Sign in to your account.
- Click Team in the left sidebar.
- Click the Groups tab.
- In the upper right corner, click the Create group button.
- Enter a name for your group. This is the name all team members will see and use to invite the group to new shared folders. Please note that as the owner of this group, you can change the group's name at any time.
- Click the Create group button.
Note: If you don't see the Create group button, your team admin may have restricted your team's ability to create groups.
Adding members to a group
If you're the owner of a group, you can add or remove members at any time. Keep in mind, only members of your team can be invited to your groups.
- A group member will automatically be invited to all shared folders the group has been invited to.
- Adding a team member to a group will trigger invites to each individual folder available to that group. Users will need to manually accept these invites before they can access the folders.
- Removing a member from a group removes the person from that group's shared folders.
To add a new group member:
- Sign in to your work account.
- Click on your team name in the lower left hand corner of the screen.
- A popover will appear about your members, click it.
- Underneath your team name at the top left of the page, click on the tab that says Groups.
- In the right hand corner, click Create group.
- Once you've created a group, you can add additional team members to it from the Groups tab.
Sharing with a group
You can share a folder with any group, even groups that you aren't a member of.
To share with a group:
- Share a folder.
- In the To field, enter the name of the group you'd like to share with.
- Decide if group members can view or edit.
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<b>The La Quinta Inn & Suites Bismarck has been awarded the 2018 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award and has earned this award consistently over the last 3 years.</b> Bismarck, the capital city of North Dakota, is centrally located on Interstate 94. In Burleigh County, Bismarck is separated from its sister city, Mandan, by the Missouri River. Traveling to Bismarck for Business? La Quinta Inn & Suites Bismarck is conveniently located at the intersection of Interstate 94 and State Street (Highway 83). With a great location like this, chances are you won't be more than 10 minutes from your business meeting or convention. There's a good chance that if you are traveling to Bismarck for business, it may relate to oil in some way. The Bakken Formation, which is approximately 200,000 square miles reaching from the western 2/3 of North Dakota into eastern Montana and Southern Saskatchewan, is expected to contain between 3 to 4 billion barrels of undiscovered oil. This is the largest continuous oil accumulation in the lower 48 states! Visiting Bismarck for leisure? Take time to visit some of these great destinations. The North Dakota State Capitol is located less than 1 mile southwest of La Quinta Inn & Suites, Bismarck. Built in 1934 during the great depression, this landmark was constructed for less than 2 Million Dollars. That is only about 46 cents per cubic foot! Bringing the kids along? Visit the Raging Rivers Water Park just across the river in Mandan. Relax in the lazy river or feel the speed of one of two 66 foot water slides! Sit in a tube and coast down the 45 foot River Run Tube Slide, or if you are really feeling daring, enter the Black Hole Tube Slide, where you will speed down a 45 foot slide, enclosed in complete darkness! Attention all animal lovers! The Dakota Zoo is located in Bismarck and houses more than 600 animals! You will find everything from insects and birds to camels and mountain lions. One of the most popular areas for Bismarck/Mandan residents and visitors is the Missouri River. Along the river you will find many marinas, restaurants, bars, and islands where you can pull you boat right up and enjoy a game of beach volleyball or simply set out the lawn chair and catch a few rays. Stay with us here at the brand new La Quinta Inn & Suites Visit Bismarck, ND! You will be happy you came!
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Azimio Adams was a recurring character on Glee. He was a member of the Titans, and often seen together with Karofsky, bullying the members of the New Directions and other students. Adams mainly harassed Finn Hudson and Kurt Hummel. He was best friends with Dave Karofsky and one of the New Direction's enemies.
He was only shown once in Season Three, and he did not return in Season Four.
He is portrayed by James Earl III.
Azimio is first introduced as a disgruntled teammate of Finn Hudson's. After questioning Finn's leadership abilities (and sexuality), he and Finn nearly come to blows. He is seen later in the episode leading the mass slushing of Finn and Quinn, threatening them with another one if Finn doesn't quit the Glee Club. (Mash-Up)
It is shown that he and Dave Karofsky are friends. They both push Finn against the lockers and start drawing on his face to "practice" vandalizing the Glee Club photo. (Mattress)
Azimio is seen, along with Dave Karofsky and an unknown football player, slushying Mercedes, Kurt and Rachel in the hallway. (Hell-O)
Azimio is seen in the hallway mocking Sue by quoting "Let's get animal" (a line in Olivia Newton-John's song Physical). (Bad Reputation)
Azimio and Karofsky continue to make fun of the Glee Club. He pushes Kurt while Karofsky pushes Tina. When Kurt tries to protest, he mocks them for dressing up in Lady Gaga costumes. He and Karofsky later corner Finn in the bathroom while he's applying his KISS makeup, and berate him for moving in with Kurt. They attempt to beat up Kurt once more at the end of the episode, but Finn stops them, dressed in a Gaga costume of his own. Azimio and Karofsky are finally persuaded into leaving by the arrival of the rest of the club. (Theatricality)
Azimio is first seen walking down the hallway with Karofsky as Jacob is doing his Glee's Big Gay Summer expose in. He is soon seen slushing Kurt during his interview with Jacob, calling him "Lady." Rachel gives both him and Karofsky $100 to slushie herself, Kurt, and Mercedes in front of Sunshine's locker, hoping she'll be scared out of auditioning. This proved ultimately redundant, as after talking to Kurt and Mercedes, Rachel switched from fear tactics to lying where auditions were being held. (Audition)
He and Dave Karofsky rip Finn's football jacket in half, as he was kicked off the team the episode prior. They are interrupted by Artie. As Azimio claims it's against his moral code to "hit crippled people," both he and Karofsky opt to temporarily leave Finn alone. He is then seen catcalling Rachel in her Britney Spears schoolgirl outfit. (Britney/Brittany)
Kurt is seen insulting him in French. (Grilled Cheesus)
He and Karofsky throw a slushie at Sam as a welcome to the Glee Club. (Duets)
He and Karofsky make fun of Finn for walking down the hallway in his underwear. (The Rocky Horror Glee Show)
Azimio, Karofsky and the football team rough Puck up after he tries to recruit a replacement for Kurt in the football locker room (although they are not the ones who lock him in the Rent-A-Loo). (Special Education)
He is seen briefly in A Very Glee Christmas with Karofsky, slushing Mike, Tina, and Mercedes with festively colored slushies. According to Mike, It is apparently slush from the parking lot with food coloring in it. (A Very Glee Christmas)
He disapproves of being in Glee Club. However, in Thriller/Heads Will Roll, he is performing it, trying to make his dad proud. (The Sue Sylvester Shuffle)
Sue tricks him into joining The Heckling Club, and tells him he is here for homework help. He has a part in making Tina cry. After this, Holly Holliday talks to him along with the other members about the incident with Tina. They then leave the Night of Neglect. (A Night of Neglect)
He is seen bullying Brett. Dave Karofsky and Santana stop him, as part of their anti-bullying club. (Born This Way)
He is a seen joining the The Muckraker, started by Sue to spread inflammatory blind items about the Glee Club. (Rumours)
Azimio is first seen in the locker room, when Coach Beiste tells him and the rest of the jocks that they must dance in the school musical, West Side Story. He is seen again in the choir room during Brittany's performance of Run the World (Girls). Later, he is seen dancing as one of the Jets in Mike's number, Cool. (Asian F)
He has not been seen on the show since.
Azimio is a stereotypical bullying jock. He seems to immensely dislike the Glee Club and takes great pleasure in bullying them. Apparently, Finn joining Glee had peripherally damaged the football team's reputation, making them "take heat for being gay." Unlike Karofsky, he does not seem to personally have a problem with any of the Glee jocks (with the possible exception of Finn Hudson), as he seems content to leave them alone when they are acting like part of the team. He is seen nodding agreeably with Coach Tanaka while he is delivering his Glee or Football ultimatum, glancing pointedly at Finn. He is even friendly towards Puck in Special Education, up until the point he mentions he's trying to recruit for Glee. Azimio seems to be primarily concerned with keeping order in the school, and frowns upon any deviancy he perceives. His bullying is usually accompanied with an underlying "If you just acted normal, I wouldn't be doing this" message. The other jocks seem to look up to him. He is seen spearheading group bullying efforts (most notably the mass slushing of Quinn and Finn in Mash-Up) and is usually the first one to start criticizing the Glee kids.
The majority of his insults tend to run on the homophobic side, or imply his victims are unmasculine. Despite their friendship, Azimio seems unaware that Karofsky is a closeted homosexual.
At the end of the Super Bowl episode, he seemed more willing to have a friendly relationship with Finn Hudson.
It's unknown what impact Dave and Santana's 'Bully Whips' had on Dave and Azimio's friendship, as they stopped Azimio from bullying Kurt in Born This Way, However, in On My Way, Dave revealed that because he's gay, Azimio won't talk to him anymore.
Some of the guys are talking, and we're starting to question your leadership ability.
Can't believe you was man enough to knock up Quinn Fabray. You sure a real man didn't sneak in there and do it for you?
Working on his coming out of the closet speech or something?
Oh you think that's bad? Just imagine what's going to happen if you don't show up to practice on Thursday and quit that little Glee Club for good. Bros before high notes, dude. Don't forget that.
Don't talk that Kumba-Yay-Ya crap! You know there's systems put in place to keep order around here.
Okay look, I'm gonna give you some options here: do you want me to put the Hitler mustache on your Glee club picture, or the buckteeth on your Glee Club picture. Which one do you want man? It don't matter to me either way. I'll put both on.
Kurt: Hit me, that's fine, but don't push around a girl.
Azimio: Well, you know, lately, we haven't been able to tell the difference. We're not Gaga for Gaga.
—Azimio Adams, Kurt Hummel, Theatricality
Well you know what? The next time you want to express yourself to look like a circus freak, don't be shocked when my fist feels like expressing itself against your chin, okay? Knock that crazy fool crepe paper nonsense off.
—Azimio Adams to Kurt Hummel, Theatricality
I knew it was contagious. You moved in with that little Kurt kid and now you've got a bad case of the gay.
—Azimio Adams to Finn, Theatricality
Yo man, how many times do we gotta go through this? You being a jock and being in this Glee Club does not make you versatile. It makes you bisexual.
—Azimio Adams to Finn, Theatricality
Is he wearing a red rubber dress, or am I tripping?
—Azimio Adams to Karofsky, Theatricality
Okay. Okay, I get it. I took Biology. You know Karofsky, we done disturbed the freak hive. The worker freaks is trying to protect the queen freak.
—Azimio Adams to Karofsky, Theatricality
This jacket belongs to people who are actually on the team, but you know what? We're gonna style it to represent the obvious duality in your sexuality!
—Azimio Adams to Finn, Britney/Brittany
You know, the only thing that's saving you right now is my moral code. I don't hit crippled people, but I'll be back. We're going to be back!
—Azimio Adams to Finn, Britney/Brittany
Ooh, baby! You can hit me as many times as you want as long as you're wearing that!
—Azimio Adams to Rachel, Britney/Brittany
Sign up for Glee Club? Why don't you come to my church on Sunday, and get some of my cousins to sign up for the Klan?
—Azimio Adams to Puck, Special Education
If I have to stay, I'm not singing no show tunes. That is the music of my oppressors.
—Azimio Adams, The Sue Sylvester Shuffle


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This list originally appeared in July 2014 in honor of J.K. Rowling launching a new short story.
Happy birthday, Harry! Today, June 26, marks the 20th anniversary of the publication of J.K. Rowling's first novel in the beloved series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. And to mark the occasion, we've decided to take another look at the wonderful characters in the series with our Top 25 favorites.
Before we reveal our picks, a quick word about the selection process... We've made these choices based on overall fan reaction, impact on the franchise (novels and films weighed equally), character relevance to the best moments in the series, and significance in the Potter mythos. If you're surprised that your own faves didn't make the list, that's what the comments are for!
Now, join us in the Great Hall for this special assembly on IGN's Top 25 Harry Potter characters.
Nymphadora Tonks
Most of the wizards we see in Harry Potter are either experienced adults – often professors of course – or the underage students who are the focus of the series. This helps make Tonks a refreshing change of pace, as she represents a young adult wizard – someone who's completed all of her training, but still has the brash, energetic attitude of youth.
A Metamorphmagus, Tonks can change her appearance, and uses that ability to constantly change her hair color into dramatic colors, including everything from pink to purple. In the books, she's known to wear jeans and band t-shirts, and brings a fun, punkish attitude to the Harry Potter universe – while also functioning as a loyal, brave member of the Order of the Phoenix, who's quick to take up the fight against Voldemort and his Death Eaters. The story of how she and the older Remus Lupin came to be together unfortunately was mostly left off screen in the films, but their dedication to fighting the good fight was still conveyed as they made the ultimate sacrifice in The Deathly Hallows Part 2.
"Such a beautiful place... to be with friends." It's difficult to not get a bit misty-eyed recalling the moment when Dobby the house-elf said those words in Deathly Hallows Part 1, which were among his last. When we met Dobby, admittedly, he was pretty annoying. He was a strange, little creature with a habit of hurting himself, who made things very difficult for Harry Potter as he began his second year at Hogwarts. But Dobby's intentions were always noble, and his determination to help Harry, despite the short term consequences, was commendable.
Dobby's role in the film series is far smaller than in the books, where he made frequent appearances in-between Chamber of Secrets and Deathly Hallows. In the books, we saw more of how kind-hearted and loyal Dobby was, particularly towards Harry Potter, to whom he was indebted for his freedom. But even those who only knew Dobby from The Chamber of Secrets film were probably affected by his sacrifice in The Deathly Hallows Part 1, where he proved crucial in freeing Harry and his friends from a horrific scenario, only to fall victim to Bellatrix Lestrange in the process. The fact that Dobby, in his dying moments, clearly had no regrets about literally giving his all for his friend Harry resulted in one of the most touching moments in the series.
Sybill Trelawney
Sybill Trelawney is the professor of Divination at Hogwarts. And to say she's an odd bird is a bit of an understatement. Her thick glasses and gaudy dress make for a strange appearance, and Trelawney's habit of speaking in a hushed, ethereal tone don't help matters.
She's a seer known for making vague predictions that sometimes come true. And much like many real-life psychics, there's plenty of skepticism surrounding Trelawney's abilities -- particularly from Hermoine Granger. But Trelawney's the one who prophesied about the Chosen One: "The one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord approaches... and the Dark Lord will mark him as his equal, but he will have power the Dark Lord knows not..." It's Harry Potter, of course, who ultimately becomes the subject of the prophesy. And it's Trelawney's mysterious power, coupled with her bizarre behavior, that make the character fascinating and fun.
Ginny Weasley
On hand in Chamber of Secrets as a lovesick little girl/vessel for Tom Riddle's madness (following her cameo in The Sorcerer's Stone), Ginny and Harry's eventual romance captivated us. It seemed to both spring up out of nowhere and feel like it was meant to be all along. It was only natural that Harry should wind up finding love in the same family where he found…well, family. It was refreshing to finally see someone in Hogwarts see Harry as the proud and pensive catch that he was.
While it wasn't really captured in the films, Ginny becomes a true leader of rebel forces like no other. She's a strong, determined and alluring young woman who always there to fight the forces of evil as a member of Dumbledore's Army. Ginny is the quintessential "girl who got her guy" – and we wouldn't have it any other way.
Gilderoy Lockhart
Gilderoy Lockhart is a real charmer. It's through sheer charisma (and the occasional memory charm) that he established himself in society as one of the most accomplished wizards of all time, without actually performing any of the heroic acts he claims to have done in numerous best-selling books.
The vain and self-aggrandizing Lockhart's habit of exaggerating his own deeds would backfire when he was hired as the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He would at first relish the position as yet another avenue of self-promotion, but his buffoonery and incompetence soon get the best of Lockhart. His false claims are revealed by Harry Potter and his friends after Lockhart cowardly attempted to flee the school upon being ordered to confront the monster in the Chamber of Secrets.Continues


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In his book 3 Seconds: The Power of Thinking Twice, professor of clinical psychology Les Parrott, Ph.D. says it takes three seconds to redirect a thought — in other words, to think twice. This 2013 Nissan GT-R gets from 0-60 quicker than that. Who's got the power now, Doc?
Yes, this is a stock 2013 Nissan GT-R, recently uptuned to 545 hp and 463 lb-ft (from 530 and 448 in the '12). The extra power and torque have apparently cut its 0-60 time by two tenths from its quickest tested time, to 2.7 seconds. That, plus — according to this video — a quarter-mile time of 10.87 @ 125 mph. That's freaking quick, or as Dr. Parrott says, "That's all that lies between settling for 'Whatever' ... or insisting on 'Whatever it takes.'"
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KIEV (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Mykola Azarov's government on Monday, without indicating whether he would re-appoint the long-time ally ahead of tough IMF loan talks.
The move had been expected after several cabinet members including Azarov were elected to parliament on October 28, something which obliges them to give up their ministerial roles.
Yanukovich told Azarov's government to stay on in an interim capacity, according to a decree published on the presidential website, and some commentators said he may keep the same team.
The 64-year-old Azarov has spent two and a half years trying to revive the debt-ridden economy, but economic growth rates have slowed this year as demand has shrunk for Ukraine's main exports such as steel.
The pragmatic, dour Azarov has resisted IMF pressure to carry out reforms such as raising the price of gas for households, an unpopular move that would have rebounded on the ruling Party of the Regions in the October election.
Yet he is seen by some as a safe pair of hands and many commentators believe Yanukovich, who brought him in as prime minister when he himself was elected in February 2010, might not want to take a chance to appoint a new face just now.
"Yanukovich will not take risks and complicate things at a time when the world economy is in crisis," said political analyst Taras Berezovets.
Yanukovich's Regions party fell short of its own expectations in the October vote, but still looks likely to be able to pull together a majority in the next parliament, which convenes for its first session on December 12.
Central bank chief Serhiy Arbuzov, with whom Yanukovich is personally close, has been mooted for some time as a possible successor to Azarov.
Azarov had indicated previously that he wanted to stay. However, in a statement on Monday, he said he had held his "last government meeting as prime minister". His spokesman said those comments did not mean he was definitely leaving.
"Conclusions (that Azarov is not coming back for sure) are incorrect," Azarov's spokesman Vitaly Lukyanenko told Reuters.
As acting prime minister, Azarov is still expected to lead talks on a fresh lending agreement with an International Monetary Fund mission due to arrive in Kiev on December 7.
Whether or not he will keep his post thereafter will only become certain when the new parliament meets on December 12. Any cabinet nominations by Yanukovich are widely expected to be endorsed by parliament, given that the Regions believe they are close to nailing down a majority.
If Arbuzov, who unlike Azarov has made no populist pledges ahead of the October election - such as promising not to raise gas prices - took over the talks with the IMF, it might be an early indication of a planned reshuffle.
"We believe that the formation of the new cabinet (if led by Arbuzov) may accelerate negotiations and ease the agreement with the IMF," BNP Paribas analyst Julia Tsepliaeva said.
Ukraine says it hopes to use fresh IMF loans to repay $6.4 billion of its debt to the Fund falling due next year. The IMF, in turn, insists that Kiev needs to raise gas and heating prices for households to cut the growing budget deficit.
In addition to the IMF talks, Azarov has been at the forefront of tough - and so far unsuccessful - negotiations with Russia, Ukraine's main energy provider, to try to bring down the cost of imported natural gas, which the government says is way above market prices and a huge drain on the economy.
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Sirius is looking at a run-up into earnings. Where will it go tomorrow? Where will it go this week?
Dry Shipping looks like a hotspot right now.
Renewable Energy is looking promising.
Banks look like doggie doo.
What else is going on in your neck of the woods?
For anyone interested, many of the guys here spend the day running google chat and actively day trading stocks. PM some of them to see if you can get in. I have not joined them yet, as my schedule has not allowed it, but I am looking at getting involved next week to see what it is like.
Guys, I would appreciate it if you would post some of your ideas/thoughts over here on a nightly basis after you get off of the Gmail chat.
Party on party people! Let me hear some noise! (name that tune?)


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Therapeutic (and Adorable!) Robot Seals Provide Relief to Elderly Japanese Tsunami Survivors [VIDEO]
With Japanese media reporting that more than half of the country's recent tsunami and earthquake victims were over 65 years of age, the road to mental and physical recovery for many of Japan's elderly survivors has been especially tough.
Thanks to Japanese company Daiwa House, elderly survivors at the Suisyoen retirement facility are finding comfort in the companionship of two affectionate, robot seals nicknamed Peace and Love. And they might just be the cutest therapists ever.
With the $155 a month fee waved, the two seals have come to be treated as pets at the home. Pets, albeit, that need to be charged after an hour-and-a-half of use.
"If I hold onto this, it doesn't matter if there's a typhoon outside, I still feel safe," said 85-year-old resident Satsuko Yatsuzaka who enjoys hugging the seals for a half-hour or more.
See Peace and Love at work below:


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New features across all account levels help photographers display, market and sell their work
New York, NY, June 10, 2010 – PhotoShelter, the leader in photography websites, photo sales and archiving tools for photographers, today announced a series of product enhancements designed to help more photographers successfully grow their businesses online using PhotoShelter. PhotoShelter's latest upgrades include:
the introduction of a single configurable website theme for Free and Basic ($9.99/mo) accounts, replacing their PhotoShelter-branded image galleries,
automatic submission of web page and image sitemaps to Google Webmaster, designed to increase Google Images indexing, support SEO, and drive unsolicited search visits,
simplified website setup, customization, and gallery management, enabling photographers to easily publish, sell, and distribute images via their websites in minutes with no coding skills required,
and many more new features including two additional customizable website pages, a new HTML editor for easy website edits in key areas, and shorter, cleaner URLs in keeping with industry best practices.
"By giving our entry-level accounts an affordable, pro-grade website template backed by PhotoShelter's powerful photo business tools, we're addressing the growing market of emerging photographers who demand a high-quality website plus the critical features and support necessary to build their photography businesses," said PhotoShelter CEO Allen Murabayashi. "The additional upgrades were influenced by user feedback to simplify the product, give a wider range of website functionality, and get our photographers' images found by Google.'"
PhotoShelter continues to distinguish itself among photography website vendors and hosting providers by offering the only complete business solution designed to provide serious photographers with the tools and guidance they need to build thriving photo businesses online. PhotoShelter gives photographers advanced marketing tools to attract new visitors with Search Engine Optimization and social sharing capabilities, convert visitors into paying clients with a flexible e-commerce platform for print sales and image licensing, and provide outstanding client service with fully searchable image archives and multiple image delivery and distribution options.
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Previously, PhotoShelter's introductory product levels (e.g. Free & Basic) received a PhotoShelter-branded page for hosting photography online, while higher level accounts (e.g. Standard & Pro) had access to 9 different website themes and manual design customization features. Now, the Free and Basic accounts will have access to a full-featured photography website theme that can be easily launched and updated with unlimited image galleries, custom branding for the individual photographer, control of image sizes, static and slideshow display, and all of PhotoShelter's robust tools like image search, e-commerce, SEO and built-in social sharing features.
PhotoShelter's switch to automatic submission of website and image sitemaps to Google Webmaster fully complies with Google's recently announced image sitemap protocol – the first-ever guidance provided by Google on how to facilitate indexing by Google Image Search. By providing Google with enhanced visibility to individual PhotoShelter member images, PhotoShelter members gain an edge in attracting new, unsolicited site visitors who use Google image search to source photography and find photographers. Coupled with PhotoShelter's SEO Grader tool, which scans, evaluates and makes recommendations for improvements across 30 factors a photographer can control on their websites, PhotoShelter members have the industry's most powerful and unique resources to harness search engine traffic and generate new business.
"Our ambitious schedule of additional product upgrades throughout the remainder of 2010 will focus on adding more powerful tools for photographers and improving the usability of our current features," said Murabayashi. "We want photographers at all levels to see PhotoShelter as a valuable partner committed to helping them build their photography business online, on their terms."
PhotoShelter is currently offering $1 trial accounts for 14 days at every product level to enable photographers to experience PhotoShelter websites and tools with no long term commitment. To learn more and try a PhotoShelter account for $1, visit http://www.photoshelter.com/tour.
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Gifts are part of the holiday season. It's been that way for generations. If your grandkids clamor for those expensive toys they see on TV, listen to what they have to say. Then check the toy for safety, cost, and suitability.
Before buying, ask yourself these questions when shopping for toys.
If the toy doesn't meet these requirements, the fun and joy probably won't last. Children are often disappointed when the toy advertised doesn't appear to be as exciting in real life. Advertisements can make toys seem to do more than they are designed to do. The toys children will enjoy for the longest time are the ones that stimulate their creativity.


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Stan Lee Media, an Internet company that shut down more than a decade ago and has been mired in litigation ever since, has filed a multibillion-dollar lawsuit against Walt Disney Co.
The complaint was filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Colorado, where Stan Lee Media -- co-founded by the famous Marvel Comics writer, who is no longer an officer of the company -- is headquartered. It claims that a contract signed by Lee in 1998 assigned his rights to all of his comic book creations, including Spider-Man, the X-Men and most members of super-team Avengers, to Stan Lee Media.
"The true facts are that Stan Lee Media Inc. owns the copyrights to Stan Lee's creations," the complaint states. "Accordingly, Stan Lee Media Inc. is entitled to the billions of dollars of profits that have been kept by Defendant Disney."
-- Ben Fritz, Los Angeles Times


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Hair relaxers
One of a variety of hair straightening options, hair relaxers are available to smooth different hair types and textures. There are children's hair relaxers and hair relaxing kits for adults, both offering gentle, no-lye formulas. Not only can hair relaxers help beautifully straighten your hair, some also offer color restoration. Find trusted brands Africa's Best, Luster's and SoftSheen-Carson all here at Walgreens.com.
Taking care of your hair
Hair relaxers can condition, hydrate and nourish your hair. If you have a sensitive scalp, some relaxers are ammonia- and peroxide-free. Look for relaxer straighteners that relax without breakage, detangle and permit dyeing and highlighting. There are even straightener products that can relax and color your hair at the same time.
Other straightening alternatives
There are many alternatives if you are looking for hair straighteners. You can use a tool such as a hair straightening or flat iron, you can try chemical perms and straighteners or you can use serums or other products. Whether you're looking for permanent hair straightening or just want a less permanent serum, you want to make sure that your hair is protected no matter what hair straightening treatment you choose. There are lotions, sprays, balms and cr?mes to help you control frizz and offer protection against damage from hair dryers and hot irons.


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Although your bill is changing from 1st November, you'll find you've got even more of the stuff you love.
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But would you really want to miss out on all this...?
New Virgin TV Go – watch your faves on 3G and 4G
Our exciting new app is coming in the new year, and it'll let you stream selected shows to your compatible device wherever there's WiFi, 3G or 4G in the UK. So, even if you're out and about, you can stay entertained. We'll let you know when it's available to download.
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We want you to be able to enjoy all of your Virgin Media services without having to worry if anything goes wrong. That's why, if there are ever any hiccups with your Virgin Media kit, so long as you haven't misused or mistreated it, we'll sort them out and it won't cost you a penny.
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Friday, April 16, 2010
Greetings from the Tea Party trail
Yesterday I spoke to a Tea Party event in Montgomery, Ala. and another in the small town of Trussville, Ala. The hearts and the loudest ovations were the same as they had been in Ohio. At least where I went, the Tea Party means to live up to the spirit of 1776, including a sincere commitment to reject benefits offered at the expense of liberty and to fight against the destruction of the rights of the people, even though it means risking all in the battle. The arrogant elite leaders who think the fighting spirit of the American people has been dissipated by the determined elite assault on our conscience and will should think again. Freedom will not go down in this country without determined resistance from our people who still remember what it means to be an American.
I'm on my way to a pro-life event in Green Bay, Wisconsin and then home. The things I have seen and heart have broken and lifted my heart. Once I can settle down to writing again, I will try to distill the result. What I feel overwhelimingly is that the elites who have betrayed and sought to corrupt the good heart of this people have much to answer for, and answer they will: to the people and to the Creator, God whose authority so many of them no longer respect.
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Amen! I was in attendance in Dayton, OH. Thank you so much for your words, but most of all for your example. Our prayers are with you. Safe travels!
- April 16, 2010 at 12:47 PM
Jesus said, "If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it."
If you are ready to risk all in this battle, you will have victory in Christ.
- April 16, 2010 at 10:01 PM
- Dawg_em said...
I watched Dayton on cpnlive.com and was heartened by much of what I saw and heard. As I said on the IM board during Dr. Keyes' speech - I would jump on a grenade for him.
Chiu, you are absolutely correct. Regardless of the (political)outcome, it's a win-win for true believers.
When the "cup" is presented to us, each and every one, let it not pass by. His will, not ours, be done.
- April 17, 2010 at 7:48 PM
- MailSprint said...
Thank you Alan for coming to Dayton on April 13th. My 92 year old father laments that we have few statemen like you who have been true to deliver the urgent message of salvation for our nation.
May God continue to grant you His mercy, grace, and wisdom and courage to carry on!
Warmest Regards,
Stephen W Hawkins
- April 19, 2010 at 11:25 PM
I was overjoyed to get to hear Mr. Keyes in person. Thanks for driving up from Montgomery to honor our little town with your presence. Your speeches are truly filled with the Spirit and I realize more than ever why they try to silence you at times. The truth sheds light! Godspeed in your call to honor our Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Trussville, AL Tea Party
- April 22, 2010 at 1:45 PM
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FísicaLab.app is an educational application to solve physics problems. This application needs GSL (GNU Scientific Library)
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FísicaLab consist in a chalkboard to set the problems and a palette with elements like mobiles, blocks, forces,... that let the user set the problems.
FísicaLab can solve the fallowing problems
- Kinematic of particles in 2D.
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Homebrewing: Tinkering With Water
Tips and techniques to help you brew better beer at home.
If you're doing it right, there's a good chance that your homebrew is over 90% water. Even so, most homebrewers hardly ever talk about water. Grain, hops and even yeast are flavor variables that are easy to understand and manipulate. But the flavor impact of water is much more subtle, and for homebrewers interested in the science behind the beer, water chemistry is a fun topic to look into.
Let me start by saying that for almost all homebrewers, the water from your tap will work just fine. Any clean drinking water will usually have a mineral and chemical content that is conducive to brewing. However, occasionally it becomes useful to make chemical adjustments to the water you use for brewing in order to produce the best homebrew possible.
The first rule of changing your water for homebrew is that a small adjustment goes a long way. A couple of drops of food grade acid or a few grams of powdered compounds known as "brewing salts" is enough to make significant changes to your brewing water chemistry. In fact, over-adjusting your brewing water is a quick way to turn an average homebrewed beer into a bad homebrewed beer. So when you start playing around with these kinds of changes, always make small additions and change one variable each time you brew. That way, you can find which water adjustments improve the quality of your homebrew without having to toss out 5 gallons at a time.
Eliminating Chlorine and Chloramine
The first, easiest, and most effective water adjustment you can make is to eliminate chlorine from your brewing water. Municipal water suppliers use chlorine compounds to keep tap water sanitary for both storage and transportation. The concentration is usually low enough where it may not be noticeable when drinking a glass of water, but the interaction with different malts and hops can create a flavor that is not dissimilar to an infection in your homebrew. If you find that different batches of homebrew have a similar plastic-like or papery flavor to them, one step you can take to fix this problem is to eliminate potential chlorine compounds from your water.
If your municipal water supplier uses typical levels of pure chlorine, then it's likely not going to impact the flavor of your homebrew. Pure chlorine is pretty volatile, and boiling the wort is usually enough to drive off flavors associated with the chemical. However, more and more frequently, a chlorine derivative called chloramine is used to sanitize public water sources. Chloramine is more stable than chlorine, making it much more useful as a sanitizer and much less desirable in homebrewing water. Boiling is mostly ineffective at driving off bad-tasting chloramine, but a simple brewing salt known as a campden tablet can quickly neutralize the negative impact of this chemical.
Campden tablets are either sodium metabisulphite or potassium metabisulphite, and both versions work the same way. They are often marketed to winemakers as a chemical that prevents the growth of wild yeast and bacteria. Less often mentioned, but more important to homebrewers, is the fact that they can effectively neutralize flavors contributed by chlorine or chloramine in water. Dissolving a quarter of a tablet is more than enough to eliminate the flavor from sanitizing chemicals found in 5 gallons of municipal water. Even better, the reaction is very quick, and your brewing water will be ready less than a minute after dissolving the campden tablet.
Adjusting pH
If you use any type of mash when you homebrew, whether brew-in-a-bag, partial mash, or all-grain, the pH of your water is an important and often overlooked variable. In chemistry, pH is the measure of hydronium ions in a solution. Brewers may not care too much about the technical definition, but they do care about the impact of pH on the brewing enzymes in the mash.
You can measure the pH of your brewing mash by dipping a beer-specific testing strip into the liquid. If the pH is outside of the range of 5.1 to 5.5, the natural enzymes may not be breaking down the starches into sugar. Even worse, if the pH is much above 5.5, you may be extracting mouth-puckering tannins from the grain that will make their way into your final beer.
Before you get too worried, the pH of the mash usually corrects itself. Any time you use a good mix of base malt and specialty malt, there's an appropriate mix of different natural compounds that moves the pH to the correct range and keeps it there. The time to check for unusual pH readings is when you're brewing a very light beer such as a pilsner, or a very dark beer like a stout.
If your pH is out of range, it's almost always going to be too high as opposed to too low. If your pH is too high, you can add 2 to 3 drops of food grade lactic acid, or a quarter of a teaspoon of gypsum to bring a 5 to 7 gallon mash back into range. These adjustments should be made no more than twice during the mash, in order to avoid unanticipated flavors derived from the water additions. Adjustments like these will not be necessary every brew day, but knowing how to test and make the changes will allow you to maximize the sugar you get from your grain and minimize the potential for off-flavor tannins.
Eliminating chlorine and correcting mash pH are just the beginning of the different water adjustments you can make in your homebrew. In the future, we'll be looking at ways to adjust water chemistry to optimize hop flavors in IPAs and to make smoother-flavored stouts.
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Denmark pulled off an unlikely victory in the opening Group B fixture at Euro 2012, defeating much fancied Holland by a single goal.
The Dutch side missed a host of chances in throughout the match, but looked subdued after Michael Krohn-Dehli finished stylishly against the run of play mid-way through the first half.
Holland were dominant as expected in the opening period of the first half and it seemed inevitable they would open the scoring when chances were carved out for Robin van Persie and Ibrahim Afellay in the opening ten minutes.
However, this would be a theme throughout the game and Denmark looked content to soak up pressure before attempting to hit their opponents on the break.
Arjen Robben looked very threatening in the first half and he produced the first save out of Stephan Andersen in the Denmark goal.
The Bayern Munich winger was guilty of holding onto the ball too long when teammates were in better positions, but it is hardly the first time that has been said of him.
Holland's profligacy came back to haunt them in the 24th minute when full-back Christian Poulsen was allowed to carry the ball down the left and his cross deflected to Michael Krohn-Dehli on the edge of the area.
The forward dummied a shot to fool two defenders in orange and then slipped a left-footed shot through the legs of Maarten Stekelenberg to give the Danes an undeserved lead.
Holland's defence had looked shaky on the counter-attack and Denmark's game plan seemed to be working perfectly, so Krohn-Dehli's classy finish was against the run of play but not a great surprise.
Robben almost got his side back into it eight minutes before the break when he picked up an awful Andersen kick, but his low shot from the edge of the box bounced back off the post – once again, he could have passed to an orange shirt in a better position.
Van Persie had the best opportunity to equalise on the stroke of half time when he was played in by Wesley Sneijder, but his touch let him down and the chance was gone.
It was the story of the game for Holland as a number of chances went begging in the second half, but Denmark's centre-backs Daniel Agger and Simon Kjaer were very impressive in making important challenges.
Even bringing on their other goal-machine from last season, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, could not change the their fortunes and he was as guilty as Van Persie in squandering chances.
Denmark had impressive resolution, however, and none of Bert van Marwijk's blustering on the sideline could inspire his tired looking side to make the breakthrough.
The most telling statistic from the game was the 28 attempts Holland had on the opposition goal, but Denmark would not be denied and they completed what was looks like being one of the biggest shocks of the tournament.


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Please don't get put off by the length, all the questions are quite simple, but given the quasi-mathematical context I tried to be precise with the formulation. The more mathematically interesting title question (and the one that's most important for my purposes) is the last one, so if anything please take a look at the end.
Here goes. In his paper Models and Reality (1980) pg. 468 (http://www.jstor.org/stable/2273415) Hilary Putnam states and proves the following theorem:
Theorem. $ZF$ plus $V=L$ has an $\omega$-model which contains any given countable set of real numbers.
I suspect his terminology might be idiosyncratic, so I'll point out that by an $\omega$-model he means "a model of set theory in which the natural numbers are ordered as they are 'supposed to be'; that is, the sequence of 'natural numbers' of the model is an $\omega$-sequence."
My first (not-so-interesting) question is this:
Is this a proper model-theoretic theorem?
By "proper" here I mean a theorem that is about the properties of a countable set of (first-order) sentences as they are reflected in the properties of their models. That is to say, in the case of Putnam's theorem (which I think is improper), it seems to me that it doesn't really say anything about $ZF$ - instead it describes the metatheory in which it is interpreted using model-theoretic language (and succeeds in doing so by assuming an outer $\omega$ and $\mathbb{P}(\omega)$ which exist independently of the metatheory or the particular set theory being interpreted.)
And the related question:
If I am wrong and it is a proper theorem, then how would one put it in more contemporary model-theoretic terminology?
Now to the title question. In his "proof" (quotation marks because I'm not yet sure whether it is a proof or a plausibility argument) of the Theorem, after reducing the statement to something equivalent, he writes:
Now, consider [the sentence '$\mathcal{M}$ is an $\omega$-model for $ZF$ plus $V=L$ and $s$ is represented in $\mathcal{M}$'] in the inner model $V=L$. For every $s$ in the inner model-that is, for every $s \in L$-there is a model-namely $L$ itself-which satisfies "$V=L$" and contains $s$. By the downward L-S Theorem, there is a countable submodel which is elementary equivalent to $L$ and contains $s$.
So here's my question:
Are we allowed to use the downward LST on a proper class-sized inner model such as $L$ in the above case?
In general it seems to me obviously not - any version of the strong LST uses some notion of cardinality which surely cannot apply to $L$. What am I missing here? Putnam does add that strictly speaking the Skolem hull construction is also needed, but I don't see how that would help. Can it?
I will tag this as a reference request too, in case someone knows whether this theorem has been published elsewhere - by Putnam or otherwise. (His footnote says that he proved it in 1963 but provides no more information.)


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