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Actors: Kirk Douglas, Lauren Bacall, Dan Aykroyd, Corbin Allred, Kurt Fuller
Director: John Mallory Asher
Genres: Indie & Art House, Comedy, Drama, Mystery & Suspense
PG-13 2000 1hr 30min
Ths funny and touching comedy hit features Kirk Douglas (OSCAR, GREEDY) and Dan Aykroyd (BLUES BROTHERS 2000, GHOSTBUSTERS) in a shining cast of great stars! Harry Agensky (Douglas) is a feisty ex-boxing champ who shows th... more »
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Kirk Douglas in a triumphant return
flickjunkie | 07/28/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Kirk Douglas is one of the all time great leading men in the last century. At 83 and having suffered a stroke, I'm sure no one ever thought he would be acting again. Think again. Douglas is back, and although he is hampered somewhat by the effects of the stroke, he is as feisty, energetic and dramatically potent as ever.Douglas plays Harry, the patriarch of a three-generation family in this bittersweet comedy exploring the relationships between a father, his son and his grandson. Harry is seen early in the film doing exercises to recover his speech and strengthen his facial muscles after a stroke. A former welterweight champion, Harry tells his son (Dan Akroyd) and grandson (Corbin Allred) that when he was younger, he had a friend hold 13 diamonds for him, and if he could find the friend; he could recover the diamonds. So, the three men set out on a mission in quest of the booty.The story is bittersweet character study of the three men, their relationships and misadventures. It is a bit overly nostalgic and the dialogue often meanders. However, the good points outweigh the bad. Douglas gives a plucky performance as the aging patriarch. This is his film, and he dominates every scene. His would have been an excellent dramatic performance for anyone regardless of age and health. When those facts are considered, it makes the performance truly inspirational. It speaks volumes about Douglas' indomitable character. It is obvious that he worked very hard to overcome his disability and he was determined not to let it get the best of him. There is also some great vintage b/w footage of Kirk Douglas, who played a prizefighter in the movie "Champion" (1949). Lauren Bacall was also delightful and the scenes that she and Douglas played together were touching and wonderful. Bacall is still lovely, poised and confident, and her portrayal was sensitive and powerful. Seeing the two of them together was like watching two masters at work.I enjoyed this film, even though the story and characters were somewhat unoriginal. I rated it a 7/10. It brought back two screen legends and more than a few magical moments in watching them perform."
A sad comedy
R. Maynard | Epsom, New Hampshire United States | 07/20/2000
(2 out of 5 stars)
"Usually I watch movies to feel good or to be informed --- this one does neither. It made me sad to see Kirk Douglas struggling to sound coherent after his (real-life) stroke. To me, that was not funny for a film that's supposed to be funny.The only bright spot was the appearance of Lauren Bacall who was the sexiest woman on film in the 1940's. She must be in her mid-seventies now, but she is still beautiful and sexy."
Otto Yuen | 07/23/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This is a sloppy, sentimental, sweet and sour film that most critics will pan. They miss the point - for the film is a cameo piece of gutty acting, for both Douglas and Bacall, and most savvy viewers will recognize and appreciate this swan-song salute. It is a warm and intentionally cliched piece with an ending that is all but obvious - and I loved it because it was just plain fun. The last scene, music and all, sums it all up and is worth the price of admission. Buy the soundtrack and play the very last selection - over and over - a heartwarming paean to the triumph of the courage and iron will of ordinary people which this film celebrates."
4 White Brilliant, Some Fancy Yellow, Some Pink & Champage
Otto Yuen | Toronto, ON Canada | 11/04/2004
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This is not a story about diamonds but a beautiful story about the father and son's bonding. It begins with the old dad played by Kirk Douglas, who always brags about having a dozen of magic diamonds hidding somewhere, worth millions of dollars. None of his children believes him. Until someday, his grandson listens and excites about it. He drags his dad (played by Dan Aykroyd) to help his grandfather to find those diamonds. Adventure begins. Throughout the journey, they not only fix up but also strengthen their father-and-son relationship all together. And eventually, they find the magic diamonds but with a twist --- a $5 cubic zirconia necklace and a deck of card printed with grandma's picture. Yet, at the end of the film, there's another twist.
Overall, this is a very good movie. It will make you laugh abit and cry abit. Just the DVD is lacking of some extra features, which only comes with closed captions, bios, and a bonus material "The Life and Times of Kirk Douglas".
*** Otto Yuen's DVD Special Rating for Diamonds ***
1. Film Rewatchability: MEDIUM
2. DVD Featurability: WEAK
3. Picture Quality: VERY GOOD
4. Sound Quality: VERY GOOD
(Reviewed by Otto Yuen, 4-Nov-2004)"


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Course to explore causes of Civil War
The Rappahannock Community College Educational Foundation's Rappahannock Institute for Lifelong Learning (RILL) will bring back popular lecturer Jon Stallard—joined this time by his wife Tami—for "Genesis of Civil War." The three-session course will take place on February 15 and 22, and March 1 (Fridays), from 1-3 p.m. at RCC's Warsaw Campus.
The battles and leaders of the American Civil War are well known. Less understood is the question of how a nation "so conceived and so dedicated" could split within a generation of its founding. This course examines the sectional, social and political differences between North and South from the earliest 17th-century settlements, through 18th-century colonial rivalries, to the desperate but futile compromises of the first half of the 19th century.
Advance registration, with a tuition payment of $35, is required to take this course. For more information on "Genesis of Civil War" and other RILL courses, or to register, call Sharon Drotleff at the RCC Educational Foundation office (804-333-6707), or email .

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Yearly physical
In Canada it is suggested that a person see their general physician every two years for a physical. It used to be once a year, but with the changes to health insurance the government decided we only need to go through the tune up every two years. An individual is still suppose to be aware of changes in their body and health, and not to wait until the point of crisis to seek out medical attention.
If you are a Christian leader of your church, when was the last time you did a yearly physical on the fruit of your church's ministry? How would you determine if your church was actually healthy? Growing? Would you even know what to do if symptoms of an unhealthy church started to become evident?
Over the last few years I have noticed a trend in some Christian leaders stating :" If I don't notice then nobody else will notice that we have some problems going on here. It isn't that we are in a state of crisis , we just have a few issues that are brewing. The board will take care of it, and I don't need to be concerned. I am sure every church has these issues? Yes, stats are showing no growth on a qualitative or quantitative scale but that happens, right?"
The first step to keeping a church healthy is being aware of the happenings within that can seep into a ministry and slowly create an environment that is unhealthy. It means taking ownership of the problem.
When a person is sick and they are exhibiting symptoms , they first have to acknowledge that they are unwell, need help and then take the next step to make an appointment to see someone. When a church is unwell, it should begin with the leadership falling off the pedestal of pride and realizing that the first step to wellness is swallowing the pill of humility and falling on your knees. Acknowledging the church is hurting and not growing is realizing change needs to happen. Change starts with the leader and the team that leads the people needs to seek help. They should seek out what needs to happen to get back on the road to wellness.
Avoidance, denial and ignorance will not speed up the recovery process. Perhaps it is pride and the fear of failure on the part of the leader that prevents this realization of an unhealthy church, this is when a strong leadership board should advise that it is time to hold all accountable. A sign of strong leadership is having an attitude of accountability, humility and a servants heart to fall on your knees and ask the Lord to show us what needs to happen to chart the path to wellness.
People do not get well by ignoring their illness, and churches do not get well without examining their structures and leadership systems. It is never a sign of failure to admit that you need help but instead it is a sign of strong leadership to realize that you need someone to walk alongside you to give you the encouragement and perhaps provide insight into the next steps.
Perhaps it is time for your yearly physical of your leadership. It might sting a bit and be uncomfortable but I can guarantee that it is far less painful then waiting untll the symptoms spread and create scar tissue that heals very slowly.
Think about who you need to talk to, to share your symptoms and your questions confidentially. Perhaps it is a coach, and remember that reaching out for help is the first step to wellness.
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If form holds this weekend, there will be a much-hyped football game played at Portsmouth High School next Friday night.
If form holds this weekend, there will be a much-hyped football game played at Portsmouth High School next Friday night.
Portsmouth will bring a 3-0 record into Saturday's Division III contest at Goffstown (1-2 overall, 1-1 in Division III). If Portsmouth can win that contest, and Souhegan (3-0, 2-0) can beat Bedford (0-3) at home tonight, the Clippers and Sabers will be battling for at least a share of first place when they meet next weekend.
"I haven't heard the Souhegan game mentioned at all, other than by the coaches a little bit," Portsmouth coach Bill Murphy said. "We've played three games and we have another one this weekend. Then we'll worry about Souhegan."
Murphy said senior running back/linebacker Keegan Pafford hasn't practiced this week and isn't expected to play against Goffstown. Pafford suffered an ankle injury during Portsmouth's 27-0 victory over Bedford two weeks ago.
"We don't want to rush him," Murphy said. "We need him for later."
Pafford's absence may mean the Clippers will once again rely on a passing game that has been very effective this season. Starting quarterback Mike Fransoso has thrown for five TD passes even though he did not play against Bedford because of a shoulder injury. Backup QB Nate Jones has thrown for three TDs and also caught a TD pass. Split end Mike Montville has five TD catches, including three in last Friday's 36-26 triumph over Con-Val.
"I'm surprised that we have two quarterbacks doing so well," Murphy said. "Montville has been outstanding. We really wanted to give (the passing game) a chance, but our running game hasn't been too bad either. (Gallagher) Hogan has had two 100-yard games."
Goffstown is running the Straight-T and Jake Staffiere leads the team in rushing (21 carries for 162 yards) and receiving (two receptions for 23 yards).
The Grizzlies, who nearly made the Division II playoffs last season, opened with losses to Souhegan (41-0) and Hanover (28-13), but picked up a 22-14 victory over Hollis-Brookline on Saturday.
"We saw them against Hollis-Brookline and they were the dominant team in that game," Murphy said. "They don't really have an explosive attack. I'm sure they'll try to grind it out against us."
Pointless exercise
Exeter (3-0 overall, 2-0 in Division II) hasn't surrendered a point since the third quarter of its 21-20 season-opening victory over Nashua South — a span of nine quarters. Nashua South's final points in that game came when it returned an Exeter fumble for a touchdown.
The Blue Hawks will be looking to extend that scoreless streak when they face rival Winnacunnet (0-3, 0-2) on Saturday (1:30 p.m.) in Exeter.
"They're just such a very good defensive team," Winnacunnet coach Ron Auffant said. "They don't make a lot of mistakes. To score a lot of points against them ...; it's not easy.
"The year we won the championship (2000) they beat us 19-7 during the regular season, and then we won the championship game 10-9. We scored 17 points against them in two games — and we were a championship team. They're just very, very sound."
Both Auffant and Exeter coach Bill Ball said playing with emotion, although important, can be overrated in a game like this.
"After the opening kickoff it comes down to execution," Ball said. "Offensively we still have a long ways to go. We're putting the ball on the ground too much. We have to mature in the (offensive) backfield."
Road test
Marshwood (2-1) will have its hands full when it travels to Saco, Maine, for a Western Maine Class A matchup with Thornton Academy (3-0) on Saturday (1:30 p.m.).
Thornton leads all Western Maine Class A teams in points scored (139) and points allowed (12). The Golden Trojans own victories over Sanford (49-6), Noble (55-0) and Scarborough (35-6).
Quarterback Steve Trask operates Thornton's option offense. He's a running threat — he rushed for 214 yards against Scarborough — who has also thrown five touchdown passes.
Trask is complemented by running back Zach Sheehan, who has rushed for 343 yards and six touchdowns this season.
Marshwood has outscored its opponents 87-77 in its three games.
Marshwood fullback Dana Kneeland has rushed for 394 yards (8.76 per carry), despite missing much of the Massabesic game with an injury.


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in monk's robes, wanting to be of use.
You filled him as he called you into being–
a voice from a quiet cell
with the world blowing past.
And you are ever again the wave
sweeping through all things.
That's all there is. Only an ocean
where now and again islands appear.
That's all there is: no harps, no angels.
And the one before whom all things bow
is the one without a voice.
Are you, then, the All? and I the separated one
who tumbles and rages?
Am i not the whole? Am I not all things
when i weep, and you the single one, who hears it?
Listen–don't you hear something?
Aren't there voices other than mine?
Is that a storm? I am one also,
whipping the trees to call to you.
Are you distracted from hearing me
by some whining little tune?
That's mine as well–hear mine as well;
it's lonely and unheard.
I'm the one who's been asking you–
it hurts to ask–Who are you?
I am orphaned
each time the sun goes down.
I can feel cast out from everything
and even churches look like prisons.
That's when I want you–
you knower of my emptiness,
you unspeaking partner to my sorrow–
that's when I need you, God, like food.
Maybe you don't know what the nights are like
for people who can't sleep.
They all feel guilty–
the old man, the young woman, the child,
They're driven through darkness as though condemned,
their pale hands writhing; they're twisted
like a pack of frenzied hounds.
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Angry and resentful, Cole seems on an inevitable trajectory to prison, and perhaps therefore also to a life of crime. Through the compassionate intervention of two community workers whose motivation is atonement for their own (undisclosed) youthful criminal behavior, Cole is offered the chance to participate in Circle Justice - a process of restitution based on Native American tradition. Circle Justice offers the chance for atonement for the perpetrator of the crime, the chance for restitution, and perhaps also for the victim and community's forgiveness. These concepts are in fact completely foreign to Cole, himself the victim of an unstable and violent home situation. Just as Cole has been exposed to the damage and lies of alcoholism and domestic violence, so too is he deeply scarred. Cole's caseworkers know that the deep resentment and anger that Cole harbors make him an unlikely candidate for Circle Justice. When he is initially given his "sentence" - one year's solitary confinement to a remote island in the Alaskan waters, it is clear to the reader that his commitment to the program is surface only. His first act once left in solitary confinement on the remote island is one of extreme vandalism followed by a thwarted attempt at escape.
It is ultimately the intervention not by any person, but by the giant, powerful Spirit Bear of the story's title that triggers the beginning of a change in perspective for Cole. This legendary (though also very real) Spirit Bear encounters and responds to Cole's aggression by savaging him and leaving him close to death. Through this near-death encounter Cole is humbled enough to start on a long and very painful journey of atonement, a journey that that eventually enables him to see himself no longer as the center, but as only a small part of a much larger and much richer whole.
Michaelson gives us a full picture of teenage Cole's troubled
personality, his life, his chances and his painful growth. He
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wrestles with, and finally accepts, the chance to face responsibility
for his choices. The novel's bringing together of Cole and his
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Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Hallowaitaminute, What The Hell Are You Supposed To Be
So begins what was originally going to be my next post. Jeez, I didn't realize how long it'd been since my last one. Anyway, let it go, you old ass. The party was a great success. It's primarily for the kids anyway, and they all had fun. Seems someone gets crankier and party-poopier every year! (I'm thinking mom will agree with me here)
Party aside it's been S.S.D.D. around here. Temps have dropped a few degrees overall, mom's doing her heavy duty fall cleaning, and I got another bath, which I don't mind admitting is getting easier to tolerate.
While out and about this past weekend mom and dad stopped at Petco and Petsmart. Both places were having adoption events, and mom and dad were saddened by the dozens and dozens of cats and dogs hoping to find forever homes.
Well, that's about all I got for now. Bye.
10 comments:
- Old Kitty said...
Bet dad really enjoyed it deep deep deep DEEP down! LOL!!!
What is SSDD? Nevermind - glad you are as lovely as ever Mr Orbit! Take care
- November 5, 2013 at 7:38 AM
- William said...
What, no pictures?
And I want to know what SSDD is, too.
My mom always gets all sad when she visits the local shelter either online or in person because of the hundreds of cats looking for homes. Especially the older ones who always wind up being there for eons. (At least the city has stopped the death row approach.)
- November 5, 2013 at 10:01 AM
- Eastside Cats said...
I saw dozens of cats at the local Petco on Saturday, and my arms longed to hold each and every one of them! Saw how dedictated the rescue people were, and there were tons of folks 'shopping' so I'm hoping there were some furever homes for many! However, the look on the faces of the older cats was sad, and I whispered love and kind wishes to many of them
- November 5, 2013 at 11:30 AM
- da tabbies o trout towne said...
dood...bee glad they dinna bring home pick sures all de weirdness ...frank lee we freak out everee time we see de food serviss gal step in ore outta de shower...tgatz enuff howl o ween scaree nezz ta last 90 bazillion cats, 90 bazillion life times.... enjoy yur week ~~~~~
- November 5, 2013 at 11:30 AM
- Sparkle said...
At least YOU didn't have to wear any costumes!
- November 5, 2013 at 3:03 PM
- Tillie and Georgia said...
Yup! It came and went and did not bother us :)
Good to know things are good with you :)
Purrs Tillie and Georgia,
Treasure,Tiger, JJ and Julie
- November 5, 2013 at 9:16 PM
- Purrfect Haven said...
thanks for visiting and taking the time to leave a note. enjoyed your post. Darcy, Bingley and Helen xxx
- November 8, 2013 at 8:59 AM
- Eileen said...
Beans are pretty silly aren't they?
We is wondering what SSDD is too!
Have a great day,
Sasha, Sami, & Saku
- November 10, 2013 at 11:34 AM
- orbit said...
S.S.D.D.= Same Shit Different Day. Sorry all, I guess I thought it was a more common phrase that it actually is.
- November 11, 2013 at 5:39 AM
- Timmy Tomcat said...
Yes maybe they will bring you home a kitty pal
just sayin
- November 11, 2013 at 6:03 PM


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After months of waiting and anticipating the arrival of the Lip Kit, finally the day came when it was to be released. Chaos surely ensued.
Kylie's hundreds of thousands of fans crashed her website and the Lip Kits sold out in under 1 minute. It was madness- I should know, because I was just one of the zillion people trying to buy the kits. But lucky for me, I was quick on the trigger and was able to buy ALL three of the first run colors.
I am the first to admit that I am not a 'Kylie-type' beauty with pouty lips, perfectly contoured cheekbones, and lashes for days. I am just a regular gal, mother or two, and wearer of natural makeup. So my experience with the Lip Kit may be slightly different than others out there... and I am guessing you can relate, and that's why you're reading this.
So here is the scoop from one REAL girl to the next:
The pigments are unreal, and give amazing coverage in one swipe. I tend to think that matte liquid lipsticks are too dry- but surprisingly these are moister then most. They are a true matte however and dry to a powdery finish. The scent is a strong Vanilla type flavor, and I find it to be better than other liquid scents on the market. They wear very well and will hold up through mild eating and drinking. I like to add a gloss over the top midday and freshen up the color without having to add more lipstick.
The true star for me however is actually the lip liner that is included in the kit. The liners are smooth
The real draw back for me are the colors themselves. With only three options, you are pretty limited at this point in the production. I bought all three- but really only wear Candy K on a regular basis, and will probably never wear True Brown K, seeing as it looks almost black on my coloring. I tend to think these muted colors look better on darker skin tones, so I am hopeful that more colors will be available soon.
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I saw the envelope in the letterbox and I had to just grab it and basically run to the front door! I was so nervous. I put it on the chair without opening it, and looked at it. This was the moment I would finally see the dreaded CPAC form that the clinic had used to deny us funding for fertility treatment. Then I decided I was being silly and tore into it. Here's what I got:
|CPAC form - the real one that FA used to score us :(
You may not have immediately noticed, but see if you can spot the difference between the form above (written not by the Ministry of Health or any other official government body, but by the very clinic manager who has been such a pain.in.the.arse to me) and the form below...
Picture of "official" (as far as I know) form:
|The CPAC form that I found online. Spot the difference?
I dunno, the form from FA just looks bogus. There are many differences between the two, but perhaps the most surprising thing is that instead of scoring us the way I had expected, the numbers are a little different too.
For instance, obviously the consultant from FA had only given us a tiny score for "Duration of Infertility", but she had also, unexpectedly, given us the highest possible marks for "Number of Children". I thought that we would only get an (8) for that question, but since the FA form is worded "Children at Home" rather than "Number of Children" we scored a (30). Which was a little say of sunshine in this paperwork quagmire! lol :P
Yeah, so instead of getting a (50) for "Duration of Infertility", we only got a (20). Stinky poos. The form obviously doesn't say ANYTHING about penalising us because hubby has a vasectomy. In fact, the only other place we lost marks was the question "Sterilisation", where we got a (10) half marks.
FA gave us a 60. Minimum pass score is 65. I thought we were due a 68. Turns out we are due a 90!!!
Well! That's more like it!
Now, I only have a couple of things to do:
Contact the Doctor who was on the advisory board that figured out how the CPAC form should be made. Hopefully he will be able to answer my questions about the form. I'm pretty sure that the one FA is using is NOT identical to the "official" one authorised by the National Health Committee.
Contact my diabetes endocrinologist, and share this news with him. He's been really helpful and supportive of this crusade so far. I'm sure he will be most interested.
Contact the advocate from the Health and Disability Commissioner's office, who, unfortunately, gave me a defunct email address so has received nothing I've sent her for the last month. Dumb. Phone it is, then.
Update the Member of Parliament. He's promised to contact the Ministry of Health on our behalf.
Get-writin' my letter of complaint to Fertility Associates Hamilton. Because, no matter how this turns our, so far I am not impressed.
I am incredibly relieved that the CPAC form FA sent me proves my theory, so far. My theory that they have illegally and unlawfully discriminated against us and artificially lowered our score by 30 points, OR perhaps, they just don't know how to use the form properly. Which, for a medical establishment, is a worry in itself.
I think that the first option is more likely. That way, FA are hoping we will give in and pay for private treatment. But we just can't afford it. And this is putting my life on hold. I have to do this right. It's a delicate situation, like trying to hold a jelly in your hands without letting any slip. I feel like if I give too much away, show my cards to early, FA will just steal all my hard work away and not change our score. And not let us have access to funding, or treatment, or pregnancy, or birth, or motherhood.


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People who work long hours — more than 55 hours per week — in a low-status and poorly paying job are 30 percent more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than people who work a "normal" schedule of 30 to 45 hours per week, according to a study published online last week in Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology.
The increase in risk was observed even after taking into account such diabetes-related risk factors as age, obesity, physical inactivity, smoking and shift work.
People with high socioeconomic jobs who put in those same long hours were not found to be at increased risk, however.
As a commentary that accompanies the study points out, most public health efforts for preventing type 2 diabetes focus on reducing obesity and increasing physical activity. This study's findings suggest that work-related factors — particularly work schedules — may also need to be addressed to reduce the incidence of diabetes both here in the U.S. and globally.
The CDC report also notes that the incidence of type 2 diabetes continues to climb among many subgroups of Americans, especially blacks, Hispanics and people with low levels of education.
A meta-analysis
As background information in the Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology study explains, many previous studies have reported an association between long working hours and factors known to contribute to diabetes, such as physical inactivity, poor diet, stress, sleep problems and depression. But only a handful of studies have looked at the direct association between long working hours and the incidence of type 2 diabetes, and their results have been somewhat equivocal.
The authors of the current study decided to test the hypothesis that the reason those previous studies' results didn't agree was because the studies were looking at people working in different types of jobs. They searched the medical literature for the best studies conducted to date on the topic. They identified four published and 19 unpublished studies involving more than 222,000 men and women from the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, Finland, Sweden and Denmark. They then pooled the data from all those studies.
An analysis of the entire group of 222,000 workers revealed that the risk of type 2 diabetes was the same for those working more than 55 hours as for those working 35 to 45 hours per week. But when the socioeconomic status of the workers' jobs was taken into account, a different finding emerged. People who worked long hours in jobs with low pay and low status — but not those who worked long hours in jobs with high pay and high status — were almost a third more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those who worked fewer hours.
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Why long working hours raises the risk of diabetes primarily in people doing low-status, low-paying jobs is unknown. It could be, say the authors of this study, that long hours in the work lives of people in such jobs are simply markers for other hardships that are having an effect on the workers' health. Or it could be that people in low-paying jobs have less control over when they work their long hours, and thus those hours may be more disruptive to their pursuit of healthful behaviors, like getting a good night's sleep.
Of course, this meta-analysis used data from observational studies, which means it is unable to prove cause and effect. Still, the findings are troubling, particularly given recent trends in work hours. U.S. workers, particularly those in the bottom wage brackets, have increased their work hours considerably over the past three decades. In 2007, the average U.S. worker devoted 1,868 hours to his or her job (or jobs), an increase of 181 hours (or 10.7 percent) from 1979, according to the Economic Policy Institute. That's the equivalent of an extra 4.5 weeks per year.
And it's even worse for workers in the lowest fifth of the wage distribution. In 2007, they were working 22 percent more hours than in 1979, an increase of more than 400 hours — or 10 weeks — per year.
You can read the Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology study in full on the journal's website.


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This month's Peer2Peer survey focuses on blogging. In the past five years, blogs have exploded, energizing Web pages of professionals everywhere. Blogging can be a lucrative business tool, allowing studio owners to connect with clients and network within the industry. Our research is based on the data collected between May 23 and May 29, 2007. With 1,048 respondents, 26 % answered that they have introduced blogging to their business. Here's what else we found out�.
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- For those respondents who do blog, 17.12% include recaps of recent events in their blog, and 15.77% include news about their studio.
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My Mom got me started on this experiment.
In Ohio they serve these mustard flavored eggs at restaurant salad bars and I have a brother that really, really likes them. So, Mom was trying to create them at home but wasn't quite satisfied with the results she came up with. We both didn't want to add food coloring but the color just didn't come out right with only mustard in there. I happened upon an article online that used Tumeric to color Easter Eggs. I thought, hmm, why not?
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Adds flavor, color, and health benefits. Win win! :) I also opted to use honey as a sweetener instead of the sugar that Mom had used. You know, for more health benefits, and because Honey Mustard in the title sounded more fun. ha
We eat a lot of hard boiled eggs at our house and everyone enjoys the red beet flavored ones. I like the flavor of these and my Husband gave them a thumbs up too. If he's happy, I'm happy! :)
1 cup white vinegar
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I used the two different vinegars only because I didn't have 2 cups of white. All white would be fine.
Put all ingredients into a saucepan and heat over medium heat until honey is dissolved, stirring occasionally. (This concoction has a very strong flavor, but once the eggs absorb it the flavor tames quite a bit.) Pour over hard boiled eggs and place into refrigerator for at least a day, preferably several days, before serving. This gives the eggs time to absorb flavor and color.
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Ayala Simons, winner of the Wenkart Foundation Ballet Championship 15yrs on stage in the 2016 Sydney Eisteddfod. Photo: WinkiPoP Media
Tour de force at The Wenkart Foundation Ballet Championships
Sydney Eisteddfod extends a huge congratulations to the 2016 winners of The Wenkart Foundation Ballet Championships in 14 years and 15 years age groups. Queensland ballerinas dominated the two events, with both first places awarded to dancers from the state.
Ayala Simons, from Noosaville, was victorious among 33 competitors dancing for the winning title on 4th July in The Wenkart Foundation Ballet Championship (15 years) with a score of 190 for two items. The 15-year-old is a Semi-Finalist in the Robert & Elizabeth Albert Sydney Eisteddfod Junior Classical Ballet Scholarship on July 10. She also received a Highly Commended for her performance in the Classical Ballet (15yrs), Modern Expressive/Lyrical Dance (15yrs) and the Demi-Character (15yrs) events this year.
On 5th July, Sunshine Coast dancer Courtney Callaghan, 14, beat 35 other entrants for the gold in The Wenkart Foundation Ballet Championship (14 Years) also with a score of 190 for two items. She was a finalist in the Classical Ballet (14yrs) event, placed third in the Contemporary Dance (14yrs) event and received a Highly Commended placing in the Jazz Dance (14yrs) event.
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Hilberry celebrates Tennessee Williams' centenary anniversary with 'Summer and Smoke'
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DETROIT – March 26, 2011 marked the 100th anniversary of playwright Tennessee Williams' birth. The Hilberry Theatre has joined the list of Michigan institutions, including The University of Michigan and Michigan State University, which are participating in the nationwide recognition of one of America's literary legends. Awarded four Drama Critic Circle Awards, two Pulitzer Prizes and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Williams was one of the greatest playwrights in American history. His distinct love for the South can currently be witnessed in all its glory in the Hilberry Theatre's production of "Summer and Smoke," which runs in rotating repertory with "Major Barbara." "Summer and Smoke plays" until April 22.
Famous for his idyllic portrayals of small-town Southern life, Williams would also go on to become recognized for something a little less literary: his homosexuality. When commissioned to write a personal memoir about the writing process behind his plays, he would end up revealing more in the memoir about his private life and sexuality than about his writing which shot him to prominence.
"Sexuality is a basic part of my nature," Williams once said. "I never considered my homosexuality as anything to be disguised. Neither did I consider it a matter to be over-emphasized. The most stupid thing said about my writing is that my heroines are disguised transvestites. Absolutely and totally none of them are anything but women… Miss Alma (of "Summer and Smoke") is one of my very best characters."
A number of Williams' plays, such as "A Streetcar Named Desire" and "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," would go on from Broadway hits to become critically acclaimed feature films. Annually, in one of Williams' most beloved places, New Orleans (a place he attributed to his sexual awakening), a five-day Tennessee Williams Festival celebrates his life's work through a series of master classes, competitions and discussions with distinguished panelists. Throughout the nation over the last year, numerous conventions, special events and stage productions have celebrated Williams' centennial and commemorated the many achievements and contributions he has left on the literary, theatrical and LGBT communities.
The Hilberry cast members include Alec Barbour (Archie Kramer), Danielle Cochrane (Mrs. Winemiller), Megan Dobbertin (Nellie), Christopher Ellis (Reverend Winemiller), Brent Griffith (Vernon), Sara Hymes (Mrs. Basset), Edmund Alyn Jones (Gonzales), Andrew Papa (John Buchanan, Jr.), Topher Payne (Dusty), Joshua Blake Rippy (Dr. John Buchanan, Sr.), Vanessa Sawson (Rosa Gonzales), David Sterritt (Roger Doremus) and Lorelei Sturm (Alma Winemiller).
The production team includes: Lionel Walsh (director), Veronica Zahn (stage manager), Michael Peters (assistant stage manager), Peter Schmidt (scenic designer), Leazah Behrens (technical director), Tyler Ezell (sound designer), John Woodland (costume designer), Samuel G. Byers (lighting designer) and Alex Goodman (publicity manager).
Tickets are $12-$30 and are available by calling the Hilberry Theatre Box Office at 313-577-2972 or online at www.Hilberry.com. The box office is open Tuesday through Saturday from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m., with extended hours to 8 p.m. on performance evenings (Thursday-Saturday). Group discounts and corporate packages are also available.
For more information, please call 313-577-2972 or visit the Hilberry Theatre Box Office at 4743 Cass Avenue on the corner of Hancock in Detroit.
About the Hilberry Theatre Company
The Hilberry Company is the nation's only graduate theater company staffed by young up-and-coming professionals that also runs on a rotating repertory schedule. Approximately 40 graduate students are selected in national competition to receive fellowships to work in this theater and study for advanced degrees. The company performs an annual season of six plays, including high school matinees for nearly 6,000 students. Through the years four Hilberry productions have been selected to appear at the American College Theatre Festival.
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Tough as Nails
Eight years is the time I had,
To change the world and run crazy my mom and dad.
I love to live life,
With out a moment to spare,
Not even to take time
to do my hair.
I love to go fast
On that cool golf cart,
But if you are going to go slow
Then don't even start.
Sometimes I had accidents,
Few of which you know,
But I had a friend named CoCo
Who took most of the blows.
I never was one to wear bows and bells,
I liked playing with the boys
And being tough as nails
I love to dress in my normal attire: Cap, Auburn T-Shirt, and shorts,
That is my desire.
I can be stubborn,
I can be kind,
But ask Aunt Traci
I do ever what I want to, most of the time
I like to joke
And act silly sometimes,
For life is just too short
To be serious all the time.
The memories that I leave
Are not to make you sad.
They are to cherish,
When times get bad.
Like my blanket that I chewed on should be for Grandmaw to keep,
So it will keep her warm when she can't sleep.
Mom, Dad, and Tanner,
I leave this earthen place,
To hold hands with Jesus,
Isn't He Great!
I am waiting on our reunion,
Here on High,
So please don't be afraid
To tell me good Good-bye.
If anyone does not have their hope in Jesus the Christ,
They are building on the sand and
That will cost them their life.
Please don't be deceived,
God has his own way,
Through the blood of Jesus
You can join us on that reunion day!
But until then
You may go thru Hell
But ask my Dad,
You must be tough as nails.
By. Jamie Bonner
For Shelby Fulton
August 13, 2007


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In the last thirty-five years, politicians of all parties in government ceded power over fundamental sectors of our economy to a new oligarchy of corporations. Government has become the servant, not the master, of corporate interests. Andrew Fisher describes this as a failed political experiment; an analysis that makes this book very different.
It is not about blaming the bankers, or even high powered financiers – though much blame and opprobrium has rightly been apportioned to them. Nor is it a partisan attack on the failures of Conservative or Labour governments. Instead, this is a book about the much larger political crisis that still threatens our living standards – and how we can resolve it.
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My self-guided tour of the farmhouse was a big hit. I had handwritten numbers hanging all over the place and it was fun to watch everyone explore all the things I have painted and made. It saved me a lot of talking too. Last year I couldn't remember who I said what to.
Julia had a great time learning about commerce. She steadfastly stayed close to her booth (the couch) and tried to sell her wares to everyone. Pretty cute and I hope not too obnoxious. She was happy with her profits. It was a very good learning experience for her.
Charlie was the star of the weekend. He sat perched on the couch and let everyone pet him. He is head cat now and really seemed in charge.
I took a lot of photos so you could see what you all missed. Next year, I will try to pick dates earlier and give everyone a heads-up instead of only 3 weeks before the event. I can't believe we pulled this off considering Deborah, Gail, Alicia and I didn't decide to do it until a month before. It is amazing what you can do when you join together with talented women to plan, promote, and host an event. Although Julia thought it was "creepy" (seems to be a favorite teenage word these days), I think both she and Mark enjoyed meeting everyone. I know I did.
Thanks so much to all of you who came out. We really appreciate your traveling and your support of our family, our farm and our neighborhood. And to the locals too - thanks for supporting your eccentric neighbors.
This morning, we had a dusting of snow. We were so lucky it held off until today.
Here are some photos from the Open House weekend. A wreath with pom pom decorations greeted everyone.
Julia's shop
More in the living room....
A lot of people wanted to buy my stockings. I had them displayed so that knitters could buy the pattern. I spent a lot of time explaining what a PDF download is. It is amazing how many people do not know anything about digital patterns.
Our neighbor Debbie gave us this sheep last year. I dressed it up with a scarf and a pom pom.
It is really hard to hide all the things of life for an event like this. If you look on the bottom left of this photo, you'll see a stack of newspapers. They are actually the NYTimes Wednesday Food Section. I save them for my ex-BIL Fernando who lives in Brazil. Every year, I send him with a year's worth of reading when his sons go down to visit him.
My giant swatch blanket made a nice throw for the couch.
In the library, Gail Callahan was set up. Unfortunately, I don't have any photos of the Open House with people around. She had a nice crowd and she sold a lot of her Color Grids. I heard so many people talking about how clever it was. Good job Gail. (Makes a nice Christmas gift - You can order it here.)
This week's project - more to come about it.


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ANGOLA, IND. – Freshman Travis Murr (Franklin, Ind.) and junior Dasia Beck (Indianapolis, Ind.) added their names to Manchester University's record annals Saturday, Jan. 20.
Murr, the 60-meter dash champion for a second successive weekend, wowed the crowd inside the Keith E. Busse/Steel Dynamics Athletic and Recreation Center. He clocked the fastest time among 48 competitors in the prelims (7.15) and then dropped eight-hundredths of a second off that in the finals (7.07) to edge senior teammate Harrison Hollis' previous school mark (7.08). He needed every bit of the effort with Olivet College of Michigan's John Adams neck and neck with him throughout to a runner-up mark (7.08), while Hollis took third (7.10).
While Beck's 300-meter time of 45.04 seconds wasn't an individual victory for Coach Brian Cashdollar's team, it smashed the old mark of 47.04 set by former Black and Gold competitor Emma DeWitt a year ago. She wound up third in the race behind Thunder runners Jenna Gales (42.98) and Jensyn Garrow (44.34).
On the overall landscape, the Spartans' men's team produced 76 points to edge Adrian College of Michigan by two for second. MU's women tallied 79 points for third and were led by sophomore Hannah Wappes (Columbia City, Ind.) who won the mile (5:10.85). Her time was right for third-fastest in program history and ranks first in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference by over 30 seconds. It also ensured her a second top 20 slot on the NCAA Division III list as converted to 5:07.81 due to track size, she stands No. 17.
MU returns to action Saturday, Feb. 3. They make the first of three visits to Anderson University's Kardatzke Wellness Center, joining the fields of AU's Raven Invitational.


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Number 5.18:- Monday, 1. May 2OOO
Update: World's Worst Violins? - Club 'News' on Thursday, 4. May - Without a 'Fiat 500 of the Week'
Café Metropole - May Day? May Day! - Mystery Royal Death Cleared Up
Au Bistro - Okay No Secret In France - The 'Sockless' President
Red Flags, Blue Skies - A Perfect May Day
Scene - Short-term 'Paris Beach' - Monet At Marmottan
Wobbly Geography - News About the 'Café Metropole Club'
Ric's Cartoon - 'It Must Be Queens'
Mailbox - Don't send cards; send eMail!
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