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"I've no idea where that one came from! I've never scored a goal like it." So said a disbelieving Isobel Christiansen, looking back on her remarkable strike in England's quarter-final with Japan.
By anyone's standards, it was a dream goal, finding the top left-hand corner from fully 40 yards. Christiansen's strike was also as vital as it was spectacular, restoring parity deep into injury time and paving the way for England to snatch victory in a dramatic penalty shoot-out.
The FIFA.com users certainly appreciated the quality and significance of the goal, with Christiansen coming out on top both in number of votes and in the average rating her strike received. As for the best of the rest, the tournament's adidas Silver Ball winner, Dzsenifer Marozsan, again had to make do with second place, her lobbed volley against Costa Rica beating Rafaelle's stunning free-kick to the runners-up spot.
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Lee Kum Kee's Sriracha Mayo
We didn't think that sriracha needed any improving. After all, it's basically proven to make everything you drizzle it on taste exponentially better—from chips to beef jerky to pizza.But then we were walking by the hot sauce offerings at our local grocery store and noticed a new creamsicle-colored concoction. It was sriracha mayo—and it's a culinary game changer. Like peanut butter and jelly, sriracha and mayonnaise are the perfect pair. The new combo-condiment takes mayo's signature creaminess and gives it a little bite, which makes us want to add it to all of our meals. We put it on everything from eggs to wraps to salads—and yes, we've even used it as a dip for veggies (It's pretty healthy and gluten-free, after all!). And after a few weeks of obsessively adding it to all of our food, we've come to the conclusion that there are few meals that can't be improved with a few squirts of sriracha mayo.

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Thursday, December 27, 2007
The newest member of our family...
Here is our, yet unnamed, 2 year old ball python.
ETA: I think the boys have settled on Nagini for the name. For those of you living under a literary rock, Nagini is the name of Voldemort's snake in Harry Potter.
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Welcome to another edition of my Deus Ex newsletter. This newsletter is a bit late due to the crazy Christmas and new year period so apologies for my tardiness. I'd like to wish everybody a happy and healthy new year, there are plenty of amazing Deus Ex single player mods to look forward to in 2014 as well as many interesting multiplayer projects.
So here's what has been going on in the Deus Ex world in the last thirty days or so…
Deus Ex: Revision December updates
The Deus Ex: Revision team, Caustic Creative, have bolstered their development crew with the addition of CyberP. CyberP is the lead designer for excellent Deus Ex mod GMDX (http://www.moddb.com/mods/gmdx) that was released last year. He will bring to the table his level designing skills and will aid with enhancing Deus Ex: Revision's environment's gameplay and flow.
Jerion (John French), the audio director whose task is to create Deus Ex: Revision's soundtrack, has released a video with commentary. In the short video entitled "The Music of Revision" Jerion talks briefly about the process of creating the soundtrack with Logan. The final soundtrack is said to have around 100 pieces of music, the video can be viewed below.
The Music of Revision – Mod DB
And finally, we have some new screenshots to ponder upon below. Deus Ex: Revision is still currently slated for a January 2014 release although we will forgive them if this slides into February!.
World War II Deus Ex Multiplayer Mod gets further enhancements
World War 2 mod for Deus Ex multiplayer is having an update with new maps, updated code and tweaked weaponry. The complete mod features many WWII style weapons, maps, regenerating health, new infolink messages, improved AI bots and drivable vehicles (thanks to Furpark mod for the brushes). This mod came about from an older, smaller mod called Code Zero. The mod offers "constant battle" between the Axis and the Allied forces regardless of how many players are in the server. The coder for the project, Poor, has updated WWII era weapons originally made by Clyzm, he has also edited DXRV mod's weapons, vehicles, smoke grenades and parachutes, with the added addition of new vehicles and soldiers for use in multiplayer servers.
The mod features maps from six different members of the Deus Ex community, seven maps in total are currently being edited for use of drive-able vehicles and bot battles. Currently, environments include cities, towns, deserts, bunkers and there are plans for other locals such as beaches, snow, jungles and "ostfront" maps with factories. The mod is constantly undergoing improvements and is currently hosted right now so anyone is free to join in on the action, look out for the ~–[WW2]—>War Server. Latest shots below of maps in development, and further below are finished maps that the mod currently uses.
My Latest Work
This month has been quite busy regarding my mapping for Deus Ex multiplayer, which saw two prefinal releases. I put my progress on DXMP_Mini_Dust_v2 on hold to focus on getting out two other maps in time for Christmas and succeded (just!). The first of the two maps is DXMP_Pool_v3, this updated version has much rounder brushwork thoughout (when compared to version 2) and has new elements such as biobots and medbots, cabinets, breakable glass, new perimeter windows, new lighting and ambient sounds, pictures below.
Download DXMP_Pool_v3_Prefinal here
The second of the two maps is DXMP_Amon_Prefinal, a multiplayer fight map I've been working on and off for over half a year now. This map is fairly open and features four different levels, the map has lots of interesting light effects such as multi-coloured corona effects. The map has many ramps and two elevators that keep the action fast and flowing, there are four spawn rooms altogether and the map has all the usual Deus Ex goodness thrown in.
Download DXMP_Amon_Prefinal here
Return of Denton updates
Return of Denton continues development this month with mapping for the Hilton Hotel going well. The author, AlvinD, will focus next on NPCs, scripting, decoration and weapons. Below are three of the latest screenshots.
Biomod added support
Biomod, orignally released early 2011, will now be updated for the purpose of being compatible with other Deus Ex mods such as Shifter 1.9 and HDTP. There are also plans to add an option to enable Shifter's skill system as well as other bug fixes. The author of Biomod, Clorf, is waiting for the full Shifter 1.9 mod release as he mentions the difficulties he ran into when updating Biomod for use with the beta version of Shifter mod previously. Expect updates on this over the next few months, for now here's a video of the excellent mod that is Biomod just to refresh your memories, or for those unfamiliar.
Hatchet mod updates
It's been an usually slow month of progress for the Hatchet mod in December (although totally understandable given the crazy nature of that particular month), only a few minor updates have been made including some coding advancements, minor modeling and some bug fixes. We do have one screenshot to show off however, below is the 12 gauge compact Shotgun.
Deus Ex: Apocalypse Inside aims for Grand Theft Auto style gameplay
This month Tantalus Denton, the guy behind Deus Ex: Apocalypse gives us two early screenshots of the progress of Manhattan. The goal is to have a city hub style of map, which includes a newly designed Hell's Kitchen, Times Square and Midtown Manhattan. Also this map is said to be "more of a freeroam GTA style map on a scale not too insane for Deus Ex". Expect more updates soon.
Fan Media of the month
Here is a collection of random art work, videos and screenshots that caught my eye this month.
Well another month goes by, once again apologies for the lateness, see you (hopefully this time) again on the 1st of Feb!


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TIC - The Innovators Cafe is Hyderabad's first cafe dedicated to Entrepreneurs, Designers and Innovators where you find ideas, inspiration and focus. We serve kickass food to boost up your creative senses and get your work done.
If you are up, we are open 7:30 AM until 11:30 PM. Begin the day with a pancake, sandwich, cheese toast, Bombay omelette with bun maska & chai, a bowl of mixed sprouts or fruits. You may want to linger with a freshly brewed mocha and a newspaper or just come and grab something from our express menu. Noon onwards enjoy our all day breakfast options along with a wide selection of pastas, platters, Indian meals, salads and lip smacking tandoori rolls & desserts.
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Surviving slavery, segregation and discrimination has forged a special pride in African-Americans. Now some are saying this hard-earned pride has become prejudice in the form of blind loyalty to President Barack Obama.
Are black people supporting Obama mainly because he's black? If race is just one factor in blacks' support of Obama, does that make them racist? Can blacks' support for Obama be compared with white voters who may favor his Republican challenger, Mitt Romney, because he's white?
These questions have long animated conservatives who are frustrated by claims that white people who oppose Obama's policies are racist. This week, when a black actress who tweeted an endorsement of Romney was subjected to a stream of abuse from other African-Americans, the politics of racial accusation came full circle.
Stacey Dash, who also has Mexican heritage, is best known for the 1995 film "Clueless" and the cable-TV drama "Single Ladies." On Twitter, she was called "jigaboo," "traitor" and worse after posting, "Vote for Romney. The only choice for your future."
The theme of the insults: A black woman would have to be stupid, subservient or both to choose a white Republican over the first black president.
Russell Simmons, the hip-hop mogul and Obama backer, called Dash's experience "racism." Said Barbara Walters on "The View": "If she were white, this wouldn't have happened."
Twitter users are by no means representative of America, and many black Obama supporters quickly denounced the attacks. But for people like Art Gary, an information technology professional, the reason Dash was attacked is simple: She is a black woman supporting a white candidate over a black one.
"It goes both ways," said Gary, who is white. "There is racial bias amongst whites, and there is racial bias amongst blacks. But as far as the press is concerned, it only goes one way."
Antonio Luckett, a sales representative in Milwaukee who is black, called the attacks unfair. But when people speak out against a symbol of black progress like Obama, he said, "African-Americans tend to be internally hurt by that."
"We still have a civil rights (era) mentality, but we're not living in a civil rights-based world anymore," he said. "We want to say, 'You're black, you need to stand behind black people.' "
Luckett said one reason he voted for Obama in the 2008 primary against Hillary Clinton was because Obama is black: "Yes, I will admit that."
Is that racism? Not in Luckett's mind. "It's voting for someone who would understand your side of the coin a lot better."
Such logic runs into trouble when applied to a white person voting for Romney because he understands whiteness better. Ron Christie, a black conservative who worked for former President George W. Bush, finds both sides of that coin unacceptable.
"It's not the vision that our leaders in the civil rights movement would have envisioned and be proud of in the era of the first African-American president," Christie said.
Martin Luther King Jr. fought Jim Crow laws, which deprived blacks of political rights after Reconstruction, upheld by Southern Democrats. But black voters switched after Democratic President Lyndon B. Johnson pushed through the 1960s civil rights legislation and Republicans successfully pursued the votes of white people who disliked the civil rights agenda.
Since then, Democrats have persistently wooed black voters with programs and platforms that African-Americans favor, and the party has been rewarded every four years.
Clinton got 83 percent of the black vote in 1992 and 84 percent in 1996; the third-party candidate Ross Perot probably sliced away some of Clinton's black support. Al Gore got 90 percent in 2000; John Kerry got 88 percent in 2004. Obama captured 95 percent in 2008, and 2 million more black people voted than in the previous election.


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I'm almost embarrassed to post it here, as it doesn't exactly showcase my voice OR my guitar skills.
Still... after another visit to Montréal I feel the need to share two of my favourite Acadian songs:
'M'En allant à Saulnierville Station' by Suroît, which is actually a Québécois band (but the song is about Clare Nova Scotia... which is close to my home).
Please disregard the awkward way I'm playing... feels weird to play with a green light rolling lol. Weirdly enough, I'm not really a twangy country music kinda gal... although my voice sure sounds that way here!
article and video copyright of EcoYogini at ecoyogini.blogspot.com


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As assembly for the City Creatures book enters its final stages (co-editor Dave and I will hand it off to the press in a month and half), I thought it would be interesting to profile one of the artists who is contributing to the unruly beast that City Creatures has become.
Last week I went to visit artist Eleanor Spiess-Ferris, along with her partner Umberto Tosi, in her Rogers Park (Chicago) home. I came without a preconceived plan. Fascinated by her work, I just wanted to hear a bit more of her story: what led her to paint the richly surreal canvases that looked to me like dreamscapes (she would assure me they are not dreams), why are animals (especially birds, and native birds at that) such prominent figures in her art, and how may visual art be a form of storytelling?
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The NFL season never slows down, nor do the playmakers that keep us tuning in week-to-week. As we navigate through tough matchups, bye weeks, and injury reports that seem to grow by the day, we know those playmakers will be there to pick us up and put the team on their backs as the games get bigger and bigger. The usual suspects remain locked in to their every-week spots, but as week 7 approaches, we'll gloss over some new names to consider, discuss the ever-growing injury report, and take a look at a handful of sleepers that could help tip the scales as the intensity heats up nearly midway through the season. There is plenty of football left to be played, and plenty of plays left to be made.
Remember: an asterisk (*) next to a player's name denotes a possible injury concern for that player.
Week 7 Wide Receiver Rankings 1-10
1. Julio Jones* @ TEN- Julio should be fine after playing through his hamstring injury last Thursday. The couple extra days of rest should have him spry and ready to take advantage of a delectable matchup with Tennessee. Atlanta will be smarting as they come off of their first loss of the year, and should look to feed Julio early and often. Tennessee has given up the fewest amount of passing yards in the league, but they haven't seen anything like Julio Jones.
2. DeAndre Hopkins @ MIA- 2015 has been the year of Hopkins in Houston. He's averaging over 14 targets a game, and hasn't been held under 100 receiving yards since week 2. Even with lackluster options at the quarterback position, Hopkins should be locked in as a weekly top-five play going forward.
3. Odell Beckham Jr.* vs DAL- One year ago, this was the matchup in which Beckham arrived, making THAT catch against the Cowboys. Beckham looked a tad bothered by his injured hammy in week 6, but still managed a 7/61/1 line against the Eagles. More importantly, he did not suffer any setbacks, and should be just fine for week 7 against a Cowboys defense that is as susceptible to big plays as ever.
4. Keenan Allen* vs OAK- Allen has a hip injury to monitor, but if he can go, he will be a terrific play against the Raiders. In week 7, the Chargers showed that they are not afraid to air it out, and Allen benefited to the tune of 14 catches for 157 yards on 15 targets, most of which came in the first half.
5. Julian Edelman* vs NYJ- If he can get over the nasty finger injury he sustained in week 6, Edelman could be in line for "one of those days" against the Jets. New York doesn't allow many big plays in the passing game, so look for Edelman to butter his bread on the high-percentage routes he has mastered so well since taking over as the go-to man following Wes Welker's departure.
6. Calvin Johnson vs MIN- Megatron finally put some big plays together in week 6, finishing his day with a 6/166/1 line which included 3 receptions of 30 yards or more. His 57-yard catch helped set the Lions up for the game-winning field goal against the Bears in overtime. He gets another divisional matchup against Minnesota in week 7. Johnson has not scored against the Vikes since 2012. Look for that to change this weekend.
7. Brandon Marshall @ NE- Marshall is going to have a big game in week 7. I say that, firstly, because I just acquired him in my big money league. As for the factual supporting evidence, Marshall has put together 4 straight 100-yard games, catching 31 balls to go along with 3 touchdowns during that span. His volume should not decrease whatsoever moving forward.
8. Antonio Brown @ KC- If Ben Roethlisberger makes it back onto the field in week 7, Brown's value will begin to climb back up to where it was earlier in the year, where the case could be made for him as the top receiver in fantasy football. It's been a tough few weeks for the playmaker, but he's got a nice matchup against the Chiefs going for him, in addition to Big Ben's impending return. Martavis Bryant is also back, which helps keep defenses honest.
9. T.Y. Hilton vs NO- Any team's number one receiver is a must-start against the Saints. Though Hilton will undoubtedly see some of impressive New Orleans rookie Delvin Breaux, who more than held his own against Julio Jones in week 6, he's a good bet to have a big day as the Colts try to overcome their embarrassing week 6 blunder at home to New England. We will also use this space to send an e-hug Griff Whalen's way.
10.Larry Fitzgerald vs BAL- Fitzy is another playmaker that father time can't seem to defeat. With Carson Palmer healthy and under center, Fitzgerald continues to put up numbers reminiscent of a decade ago, when both he and Anquan Boldin were surefire top-ten plays. John Brown and Michael Floyd give him good company on the perimeter, and the Cards will be looking to get back on track following a difficult loss at Pittsburgh. The Ravens are nearing desperation mode, and are prone to big plays.
Week 7 Wide Receiver Rankings 11-60
11. Allen Robinson* vs BUF
12. Dez Bryant* @ NYG
13. Steve Smith Sr.* @ ARI
14. John Brown vs BAL
15. Jarvis Landry vs HOU
16. Jordan Matthews @ CAR
17. Mike Evans @ WAS
18. Jeremy Maclin* vs PIT
19. Brandin Cooks @ IND
20. Travis Benjamin @ STL
21. Amari Cooper @ SD
22. Martavis Bryant @ KC
23. Donte Moncrief vs NO
24. Michael Crabtree @ SD
25. Willie Snead @ IND
26. Allen Hurns vs BUF
27. Sammy Watkins* @ JAX
28. Golden Tate vs MIN
29. Pierre Garcon vs TB
30. Vincent Jackson @ WAS
31. Stevie Johnson* @ OAK
32. Rueben Randle* vs DAL
33. Eric Decker @ NE
34. Tavon Austin vs CLE
35. Kendall Wright vs ATL
36. Rishard Matthews vs HOU
37. DeSean Jackson* vs TB
38. Michael Floyd vs BAL
39. Anquan Boldin vs SEA
40. Mike Wallace @ DET
41. Doug Baldwin @ SF
42. Andre Johnson vs NO
43. Malcom Floyd vs OAK
44. Terrance Williams @ NYG
45. Kamar Aiken @ ARI
46. Cecil Shorts III @ MIA
47. Danny Amendola vs NYJ
48. Torrey Smith vs SEA
49. Justin Hunter vs ATL
50. Jerricho Cotchery vs PHI
51. Stefon Diggs @ DET
52. Lance Moore vs MIN
53. Cole Beasley @ NYG
54. Jamison Crowder vs TB
55. Leonard Hankerson @ TEN
56. Ted Ginn Jr. vs PHI
57. Kenny Stills vs HOU
58. Robert Woods @ JAX
59. Riley Cooper @ CAR
60. Jermaine Kearse @ SF
Week 7 Wide Receiver Sleepers
Allen Hurns vs BUF- Not a sleeper per se, but if Allen Robinson misses time, Hurns becomes the go-to guy on the perimeter, with Julius Thomas working the middle and the seams.
Stefon Diggs @ DET- Diggs is flirting with a starting role in Minnesota, and is coming off of an uber-productive two-week stint in which he has reeled in a combined 13 catches for 216 yards. He's getting most of his targets out of the slot and clearly has chemistry with Teddy Bridgewater.
Lance Moore vs MIN- Moore has looked like the Lance Moore from his New Orleans days over the last couple of weeks. It figures: he is intimately familiar with OC Joe Lombardi's scheme from their time together with the Saints, and the veteran still knows how to get open.
Jamison Crowder vs TB- He's been in the sleeper discussion for a while now, and though his role could decrease once DeSean Jackson returns from injury, the rookie has earned snaps. He's caught 25 balls over the last 4 weeks.
Chris Hogan @ JAX- May be worth a deep PPR flier with Percy Harvin likely out, and Sammy Watkins nursing an ankle problem.
Week 7 Wide Receiver injuries to monitor
Odell Beckham Jr. (hamstring)
Julio Jones (hamstring)
Keenan Allen (hip)
Julian Edelman (finger)
Allen Robinson (leg)
Steve Smith Sr. (back/ribs)
Jeremy Maclin (concussion)
Sammy Watkins (ankle)
Stevie Johnson (hamstring)
DeSean Jackson (hamstring)
Rueben Randle (hamstring)
Percy Harvin (hip)
Charles Johnson (rib)
Good luck in week 7.


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Soul Seeds: 325 and 544
From this month forward, as we approach the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Unitarian Universalist Association in May 2011, I thought it would be fun to focus on the "UU Top Ten." What are ten main things that all Unitarian Universalists need to know about their faith community? My vision is this: By next May, we will all be in possession of ten solid items of essential information about UUism, and because of this, we'll feel more connected to our UU identity. We'll also feel more confident and calm as we talk about our chosen faith with others. That's the vision: connection—confidence—calm.
So we begin the Top Ten list with Number Ten: 325AD and 544AD. These two dates represent key early moments in the evolution of the separate traditions of Unitarianism and Universalism.
325AD is the date when "Unitarianism" in its classical meaning (the belief that Jesus is not equal to God—Jesus is not God—God is one) was formally declared heretical.
544AD is the date when "Universalism" in its classical sense (the conviction that God will gather up all beings into himself, and no one shall be lost in hell for all time) was declared heretical as well.
Now pause here for a moment. Consider what this means for us as a religious people. Not just that our religious origin goes way back to the beginnings of the Christian tradition. But also this: that at our roots, we are a people of heresy.
This is a source of great risk, and always has been. Back in 325AD and in 544AD, our ancestors heard the orthodox say that their souls would be condemned. Then there were heresy's political ramifications. In ancient times, theology and politics reflected and formed each other (and they do so still, to some degree or another, even where there is separation of church and state). And so, for example, to stake your claim on Unitarianism 1700 years ago was, in essence, to reject the absolute God-ordained lordship of the emperor at the time (who happened to be named Constantine the Great). Not a convenient thing to do back when Constantine claimed his rule was God-ordained.
To solidify this, in fact, Constantine used military might to gather up all the most important religious leaders of his day, and he charged them to define a single, authoritative set of proper Christian beliefs. As it turned out, the religious leaders (all too human) ended up dickering and dithering and multiplying distinctions and tiny differences. Clarity was not happening, which frustrated the emperor to no end. Ultimately, to get his way, he threatened them with the sword to get their act together and vote like he wanted them to: against Unitarianism and for Trinitarianism. History calls this the Council of Nicea.
Being a heretic is neither convenient nor safe. But our religious tradition is not built on foundations of convenience. Heresy in its most positive sense means "to choose." It means to think and act on the basis of one's personal integrity, no matter what. It is courage. That's what item Number 10 in our UU Top Ten ultimately represents. These two dates—325 AD and 544AD—remind us that fundamentally, we are a people of integrity. We must never forget this. Our religion was never meant to be easy.
Stay tuned for Number 9, coming next month!
Rev. Anthony David, Senior Minister


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The J. Geils Band's Peter Wolf Returns With New Song….
If you've ever seen one of Peter Wolf's frenetic live performances, particularly with the The J. Geils Band, he's doesn't seem like a guy who's looking for a peaceful, easy feeling. But on his new solo album, A Cure For Loneliness, the singer does express a longing for some "Peace of Mind" — at least for one song.
"We're all kind of searching for a peace of mind, one way or another," Wolf tells Billboard about the smooth, soulful track, which Billboard is premiering exclusively below. It was also a team effort, co-written with Duke Levine, the guitarist in Wolf's Midnight Travelers troupe as well as The J. Geils Band, and lyricist Will Jennings. "Duke's the person I call The Maestro, and Will is one of the most important people in my career, such a unique talent," Wolf notes. "So it was a really great cast. We tried different variations, different tempos. This one just seemed to have the right feel for the lyric."


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shirt, with 100% of the retail cost ($15) going to UNICEF, the UN
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If you use Facebook or Twitter and would like to spread the word, feel
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As mentioned previously, one of the keys to success in business is continually looking for ways to improve. August Edge is the result of that mind-set. There are a lot of different flavors of financial planning. Many, even "comprehensive" financial plans do not include a serious look at Social Security, Medicare "Gap" coverage and transitional [read more...]
Taking the web design to the next level the key objective is for the sites to be functional – a place you go for value. While most of the site changes are pretty obvious, let me point out a couple of things you may find useful – The main page is set up so you [read more...]
Hopefully you'll like the new look of the August Financial Consulting web-site AND the introduction of the August Edge website. One of the elements added is a blog. In the blog world, I am certainly a rookie. That said, if I do it right – you should be able to maybe learn something, be entertained, [read more...]


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Easter Ideas For Kids
150+ Ways to Make This Your Kids' Best Easter Ever!
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Peeps Play Dough
This may be one of the craziest things we've ever seen done with Peeps, but it seems to work. With a little oil and cornstarch, you can easily transform your Peeps into edible play dough, according to Still Playing School.
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We all know that a blanket of freshly fallen snow can be a lovely sight to behold. However, it is still a headache when it comes to cleaning up. There is also the issue of safety for homeowners. Walking down a sidewalk or driving down the street when it's covered with snow is quite dangerous. It can lead to serious accidents. As a result, clearing it out should be a top priority for you.
You may consider doing this yourself, but it will take a lot of time and can even lead to serious back injury. Therefore, hiring emergency commercial snow removal in Northern VA to do the job would be the best move.
You can consider doing this by yourself, but it would take a lot of time and can also lead to serious back injuries. Therefore, hiring a professional snow removal company to clear off the snow from your roadways, sidewalks and pavements is the right thing to do.
Why Should You Hire A Professional Snow Removal Service Company?
A professional and certified Northern VA commercial snow removal services company has the proper equipment and staff needed to handle different kinds of tasks effectively, quickly, and safely. Securing such kind of equipment on your own would be quite costly, so hiring a professional snow removal services company is a cost effective solution.
A professional snow removal services company helps to sort out the issue of risk and liability when it comes to snow and ice accidents. A well cleared out lot can prevent accident related lawsuits.
A professional Northern VA commercial snow removal service company has the necessary experience and expertise to clear out snow without causing any damage. This not only saves you from accidents, but also from any unnecessary costs due to damage.
Prompt services
A professional snow removal services company can do any job fairly quickly. This means that you don't have to panic when you find a layer of snow on your driveway, or even outside your workplace. Hiring professionals will allow you to get back to your regular day-to-day activities as soon as possible.
Removing of piled up snow from your rooftop is quite important. It helps to prevent things such as roof structure damage and ice dams, which are some of the major concerns most homeowners have during winter.
Other reasons why you should hire a professional snow removal service company
• Driveway sealing
• Related services
• Roof cleaning
• Gutter cleaning
• Roof repair
Tips and advice on dealing with a Northern VA commercial snow removal services company
When looking for the best Northern VA commercial snow removal services company, try looking for one that is technology driven and will strive to provide you with the best services in your locality.
Get several estimates
It is important that you ask for written and accurate estimates. Keep in mind that prices tend to vary based on the amount of work needed to be done. You should therefore ask your contractor whether there are any additional charges or price options. In certain situations, besides the quoted price, there could be extra charges, especially during large storms. Another aspect that may affect the cost of the project is the depth of the snow. As a client, it is important that you fully understand how a Northern VA commercial snow removal services company calculates the snow and what further charges may be applicable. Depending on the company, you can be charged a fixed price. The main point is to carefully analyze any estimates.
Some of the things you can ask about include:
• What are cost of sand and salt?
• Are steps and walkways also included?
• Will company only be able to clear snow after the storm or during it as well?
• In case the contractor needs to return, will there be additional charges?
• Inquire if the company will clear out heavy snow loads from the rooftop of your building?
It is important that you do not settle for a contract over the phone. A professional Northern VA commercial snow removal services company should provide you with some sort of written agreement. A representative should also come out to evaluate the situation and take notes regarding the kind of services that will be needed and any potential obstacles.
With above information you now know why it is important to hire a professional Northern VA commercial snow removal services company and just how to go about it.


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What to wear to a wedding abroad
Q. I am going to a wedding in Italy this summer and want to look smart but not be too hot. The groom has told me that ties won't be necessary so I quite fancy bringing a Euro twist to my wardrobe. Damian, via email
A. It might just be the prospect of an open neck but in my mind's eye I'm thinking Jude Law as Dickie Greenleaf in The Talented Mr Ripley - or at least an updated version. However, I am going to suggest wearing a tie but twinning it with a relaxed chambray shirt and a blue linen jacket. You might try a pink silk tie by Richard James. After all, it's fun to be a little dressy.
For your bottom half I'd go for white. Orlebar Brown does a great tapered white cotton and linen-blend pair of trousers with adjustable waist tabs that are as a cool as a summer's breeze. And finally, think coloured suede loafers - worn without visible socks, of course. Perfetto.
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One of the most heart-jumping experiences that can happen to a driver is when you are driving down the road and suddenly the vehicle in another lane begins coming into your lane. If you're lucky, either you're able to maneuver your vehicle to avoid a collision or the other driver realizes what they are doing and pulls back into their own lane. The hope is that lane departure technology that is being installed in new vehicles will help decrease the number of lane drifting accidents by alerting drivers to pay attention to what they are doing. However, there is concern that this new technology will not help in a large percentage of the lane drifting collisions that occur because it is actually the physical condition the driver is in that is causing them to drive out of their own lane and not any activity taking place.
A recent study revealed that one of the most common reasons for lane drifting is that the driver is incapacitated. Either the driver is asleep, has suffered a medical emergency, or has passed out from alcohol and/or drug use.
For the study, researchers gathered data from 631 lane-drift accidents, which had occurred between 2005 to 2007, where one vehicle was towed from the crash and emergency medical responders were called.
The data revealed that a driver's incapacitation accounted for 34 percent of the lane drifting collisions that took place. Seventeen percent of the drivers were sleeping, and the other 17 percent had either suffered some type of medical incident (such as a stroke or heart attack) or had blacked out from drugs or alcohol.
Out of the 631 accidents, 124 of the crashes resulted in either serious injuries or fatalities. Of those, the numbers of incapacitated drivers jumped to 42 percent, again divided evenly between sleeping drivers (21 percent) or suffering from a medical condition or blackout (21 percent).
If you have been injured in a crash caused by a drowsy, distracted, or incapacitated driver, contact a skilled North Carolina car accident attorney to find out what legal recourse you may have against the driver for your pain and loss. Our NC personal injury law firm has successfully represented many victims of car crashes and understand how frustrating and intimidating it can be dealing with insurance companies when you are trying to recuperate and put your life back together after suffering a traumatic event of an auto accident.


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Brian attended Perdue University for one year, so he's partial to their sports teams. I think his mom bought him this t-shirt but he would never wear it because the "Purdue" decal stitching was scratchy on the inside. When he said it could go in the donate pile, I got a little bit excited and asked if I could fix it for him.
Although I alter just about everything I wear, it's not often I can do something for his wardrobe.
Red pen leaks from his back pocket? Nothing I can do.
Jeans shrink in length? I won't add lace or trim to extend it for him.
Oil spill on his shirt? Adding ruffles to hide the stain isn't going to work.
But scratchy? I can work with that.
I used some of the leftover t-shirt material from Gracie's dress and used "wonder-under" to glue a soft back to the inside of the shirt.
It looks a little funny on the inside, but the patch isn't visible at all from the front!
He wears it every time it comes out of the wash, so I'm gonna call it a successful fix!


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A week! WICKEDLY POWERFUL is out in a week!
*insert author happy dance here*
Obviously, we have to celebrate. Right? So how about one more giveaway to keep us occupied while we wait for release day?
You know what would be the perfect giveaway? One of those new Kindle Fires that Amazon just came out with. Plus a $10 gift card so that the winner can buy both Wickedly Powerful and Wickedly Ever After, the novella that came out on the 19th. (I'm assuming that one or two of you haven't actually bought it yet, as shocking as that concept might be.)
|I think Magic approves.
Everyone who thinks that's a great idea, raise your hand. Or, you know, just enter the contest.
Don't forget to spread the word (pretty please) and to review any of the books once you've read them (pretty, pretty please--you have no idea how helpful this is to an author...you know, unless you hate the book, in which case, you don't have to bother).
And I will probably be doing flash giveaways here and on Facebook, and maybe even on Twitter, so be sure to keep checking back. Don't worry, once this novel is out, it is going to be ages before the next one comes out, so we'll go back to boring blog posts about my life and cute pictures of cats. Just in case you were getting tired of giveaways...
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|One of the silver screen's most enduring icons (though more for his sheik or tango-dance garb than for his appearances wearing a sweater.)
|Silent screen (and talkie) heartthrob George O'Brien, who we utterly adore.
|The beautiful, zestful Errol Flynn, who demonstrated casual elegance in virtually all of his 1930s clothing.
|Young Robert Taylor in the days before his looks turned harder and more rugged.
|Nattily-dressed Scott Brady.
|Healthy and handsome Gene Kelly (going commando under his light sweater.)
|Tennis anyone? Peter Lawford is serving up a bold-patterned, sporty sweater.
|Jack Lord, before his wave of hair was fully-perfected, in a melon-colored sweater.
|Handsome Guy Madison has a death-grip on this piece of fence (and, if you believe the rumors, sometimes had a good grip on pal Rory Calhoun, too!)
|Rock Hudson is rocking the sweater vest versus one with sleeves, but I let him in today's club anyway.
|Gorgeous Tab Hunter models a ski sweater (which would also be appropriate for ice-skating, at which he was quite proficient.)
|Surly James Dean offers a darker side to today's topic.
|Young Steve McQueen has a pensive moment.
|I wonder what's caught Hugh O'Brian's attention as he models a canary-yellow cardigan.
|Robert Vaughn is a little bit rusty in his heavy knit.
|A rare shot of western star Clint Walker in a contemporary sweater. Editor's Note: This photo was added after the post was up for several days, but finding it soon after I had to include it for posterity!
|James Garner models a classic look: the solid color sweater over a white turtleneck.
|George Segal is bundled up in a thick cardigan.
|The complicated Jack Cassidy gives us a piercing pose.
|Cutie-patootie Robert Conrad looks as if he might have snagged his sleeve a bit on the rough crate they've given him to pose upon!
|Pretty boy Troy Donahue was fond of wearing cardigans and sweaters in his 1960s films.
|Chad Everett looks lean in this unusual shot.
|Warren Beatty in the early days of his long career.
|Pat Boone sports a classic-style v-neck sweater.
|George Peppard doesn't even have his sweater on, but how could I resist that beaming smile?
|Rugged Rod Taylor softens things up a bit with a cashmere pullover.
|The darkly-handsome and brooding Ray Danton.
|Fabian Forte causes us to choose between those pretty eyes and that considerable hint of chest hair.
|On the subject of eyes, it's hard to beat the beautiful ones of Rick Nelson.
|We wrap this up with a 1980s star whose chiseled good looks harkened back to the pretty-boy days of the late-50s & early-60s, the beautiful Jon-Erik Hexum.


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Mika and Joe Talk…
Poynter's Mallary Jean Tenore writes about Mika Brzezinksi and Joe Scarborough speaking at a Poynter luncheon. One of the things they talked about was Chris Matthews' on air fight with Reince Priebus on Monday…
Brzezinksi and Scarborough said that Monday's show "hit a pothole."
"Our strategy for discourse on the show is to have a civil one. … I think things went off the rails a little bit, and it wasn't our best show. It's live, it's three hours a day, and sometimes we have a good show and sometimes we don't have such a good show," Brzezinksi said. "It's very unpredictable, obviously, because we don't use scripts and because everybody is speaking from the heart and off the top of their heads and there are obvious pitfalls with that."
Scarborough said he was upset that "Morning Joe" "wasted five minutes of the audience's time" during Matthews' outburst by doing "absolutely nothing to illuminate the conversation."
"We love Chris, Chris loves us, Chris comes on the show all the time, and we want him back again," Scarborough said. Nevertheless, he doesn't support political outbursts like Matthews'.
"If people come on our show and do that, they're not going to come back on our show until we're certain they're not going to do it," Scarborough said. "The problem is, that people who do that, whether it's on cable TV or online … they are rewarded by either the extremists on the far right or the far left."
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Why is it that democrats can say horrible things about Mitt Romney. He has been called a murderer, felon, as well as a horrible boss for laying off thousands of people when he worked for Bain Capital But if Mitt Romney makes a joke about Obama, he is called a racist. I don't get it and the media says nothing. It is quite alright. Grrrrrrrrrr.
Translation of what Scarborough was really saying.
"We only want guests who acquiesce to our format of not asking difficult questions which might cause a guest considerable discomfort. What we like to do is allow them to spew their talking points, occasionally interrupting to ask a tough questions to fool our audience into thinking that we are in search of a revealing and insightful dialogue."
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I rediscovered the work of Michael Marcelle via Humble Arts' latest Group Show exhibition. A graduate of the Bard photo program, and subsequent student of Stephen Shore and Tim Davis, Marcelle's imagery is not derivative of the work of his mentors, but certainly pays homage to it. Marcelle's best photographs possess a strangely alluring, deadpan quality in which everyday nuances are infused with a beautiful mystery. When asked in an interview to describe his method of working, Marcelle responded:
"I shoot almost entirely documentary, but it's not with an interest of accurately portraying the world in mind. It's complicated, because a lot of my work is about abstracting the world into a totally alien landscape, but in order to do that it's necessary to have some signifiers that the work is being made in the world. It's basically using the format and methodology of documentary photography to make something that looks nothing like it."
You can find the whole interview here.
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Nonetheless, such speculations invite philosophizing:
- Can a nonphysical anything wield intelligence?
- Can intelligence reside in a mere, albeit complex, molecule?
|Cutaway illustration of the living cell. Neither divine artifact nor improbable chemical machine.
To suppose that a deliberating mind is needed to design or operate the biochemical levers that trigger or impede processes inside a cell is to anthropomorphize. To suppose that somewhere physically inside the cell is a something that makes such decisions as are made is to anthropomorphize. This latter observation is particularly the case now that research into gene regulatory networks demonstrates that the biochemistry inside a cell operates as an organic whole. There are dependencies and interdependencies, but no executive intelligence sits atop a hierarchy of control.
We have "intelligent" and "design," "master genes," "control switches," "codes" and "programs" from which to construct an understanding of the cell as a representative organism. Such concepts are fine work-a-day metaphors, but literalizing and projecting them onto nature is a detour into anthropomorphism. Nature is not designed or programmed by an intelligence or anything else. Nature is not a whew! of chance. Nature is not of gods or fortunate happenstance. Nature is neither a miracle nor a machine.
Peel back the curtain, and there's nothing to see. Nature, in all its messy complexity, in all its nurturing and desolation, in all its unlikely satisfactions is all there is: Organism. Nature earns its living by weaving novelty, habit, objects and subjects into ever more intense, elaborate and sublime aesthetic processes and experiences. It suffers the setbacks inherent in being alive. Its animate soul inspires each new universe it bears. Nature is ontologically animate, exuberant, irreducible, and non-contingent. This is the broad sense of organicism, the last philosophy left standing once dumb dead matter and disembodied consciousness have slapped one another silly.


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Do not, I beg, you look at me.
Do not even STARE.
Of you
I shall not utter,
Not ONE, a solemn dare.
Of you I shall
not write about,
Of you, of whom I care.
Of you I try to think aloud
In quiet abyss stare.
Of you did countless nights go by
From whence my future waning;
Of you
did stars refuse to shine,
For I'd detest their glory.
Of you, a
love not known to last,
WHERE I'm at.
Of you my heart doth beats a lot;
BUT I shan't heed nor hearken.
This odd non-oath, not sworn nor spoken,
Of you, for which, such is forgotten,
It speaks to me in tell-tale mystery
A song in which a certain misery.
For there, a kingdom long forgotten,
Reigned no servant to mortal infatuation;
Lest the mortal reigned,
And lest a mortal heart was queen!


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This is the first day in 7 months that I don't have something scheduled on a Saturday! School is out, my kids are busy, my husband is home, and the weather is great! I tried to "sleep-in," but the cat woke me up at 6:45. The advantage is that I am now coffeed up, have watered all of my potted plants, checked on all new transplants, and am ready to shower and have a relaxing day! Who cares if there is 3 weeks worth of laundry to wash? I don't have to do anything today!
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Yes you can sue a hospital if you fell off a gurney and broke your hip. These falls frequently happen when the medical staff is careless in the transport of the patient or when the patient is not properly strapped down on the gurney. The Michigan hospital should be well trained in the transport of a patient from a gurney as well as how to properly strap down a patient. When the hospital fails to do so, and due to this fact, you fell off a gurney and broke your hip, you do have the legal right to sue the hospital.
Our Michigan medical malpractice lawyers purse lawsuits involving patient falls from gurneys and patients dropped from gurneys against hospitals and ambulances. These accidents often result in very serious injuries and lengthy medical treatment and rehabilitation. Call our office now at (800) 606-1717 to speak with one of our experienced medical negligence lawyers about your case. Our experienced Michigan attorneys will start working on your case immediately, reviewing your entire medical chart to gather evidence necessary to prove and win your case.


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Once more, OT's usual commentators on the most recent edition of Top Chef – Caroline Potter and Ed Cotton — are both out of town – and Top Chef is a re-run. Fortunately, I was able to secure an anything-goes interview with former and current Top Chef-testant Tiffany Derry (who is also out of town but not away from a phone). If you don't remember me, Eric Arnold, I'm the editor of The Daily Sip, a free, wine-centric e-newsletter; and you can usually find me waxing about the wines of New Zealand–and other booze-related topics – here, here, and here. As for Chef Tiffany Derry, when she's not on your television screen or out of the country, she is the Executive Chef of the upcoming Private Social restaurant in Dallas [Ed. Note: We hope Private Social will be featured on OpenTable.]
We hear you're out of the country. Where are you right now, and what's the greatest thing you've eaten?
I am off enjoying some much-needed family time. I am a foie gras-head and it was done at Brennan's Restaurant in Houston, Texas. They did this praline foie with French toast — and it was the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Last week was pretty lopsided, and the front-of-the-house person always has a big bull's eye on him or her. Did you think Padma was going to tell you to pack up and go, or were you confident you'd hang on?
I am never confident when I am on the bottom. Sometimes you hear things slightly different from what they actually said. I honestly did not feel like it should have been me. I brought back so many plates of food and had so many bad comments that it was very overwhelming. I did the best I could to not show all the drama that was going on in the back of the house.
In the Quickfire when Tom made a dish in about 8 minutes, everyone seemed incredibly impressed. Did it really taste THAT good? Or can you just not say to Tom's face that you didn't like a dish of his?
I did not have time to taste his dish but he did everything right and made a smart dish.
One friend of mine thinks Angelo is hot. My wife thinks he's not….You've spent time with him in person, so settle it for us, once and for all. Hot or not? From 1 to 10 (and explain why).
Not my style. I would give him a 5, but he gets cuter after you get to know him — like a singer who is not attractive to you, but once they start singing, you're like "Ooohh, lala."
Which chef do you think comes across totally different in person than on TV? (Was Marcel the nicest guy ever? Does Isabella actually kick dogs?) And who's portrayed most accurately?
Angelo was made to look like he was a saboteur, but he really was trying to help. Marcel is okay outside of kitchen, but in charge in the kitchen? Not so much.
Do you think the food that everyone cooked during this season is up to All-Star level? Was everyone truly cooking at their best, all season long, or was the difficulty level the same as in your regular season?
It is very hard to stay consistent, no matter what season you are on, from start to finish. You have to keep yourself motivated, and that is hard because you are not in the norm.
Who offered up the most surprises? Who just cooked out of his or her skin?
I personally was impressed with Dale Talde. He cooked with soul and his imagination surprised me.
Last season or in this one, was there ever a time you think the judges truly got it wrong and sent home someone they shouldn't have?
I feel the judges were on point and made the same decisions I would have. You know when you messed up, and it's not normally a surprise.
Who can put back the most beers while you all are waiting for the judges to decide? Who's just an absolute booze monster?
Mike I., Dale, and Marcel drank a few, but I didn't see the limit stretched until Dale and Marcel got into it. I was thinking, "Okay, guys, lay off the booze!" On my [first] season, there was more drinking, but I think most of us were there to really compete.
Molecular gastronomy: Tasty food, or solely for food geeks who care just a little too much? Don't be afraid…make the call.
I have never been a big molecular gastronomy girl, but Richard Blais has truly opened my eyes, and I am very interested in parts of it. I believe you need to know how to cook and [then] elevate with the molecular. Some people just want to show you what they can do – and, at the end of the day, the food has no flavor.


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Xbox 360 achievements revealed
Xbox 360 Achievements have posted the complete list:
Unbound (10g) – Complete "Unbound"
Bleak Falls Barrow (10g) – Complete "Bleak Falls Barrow"
The Way of the Voice (20g) – Complete "The Way of the Voice"
Diplomatic Immunity (20g) – Complete "Diplomatic Immunity"
Alduin's Wall (20g) – Complete "Alduin's Wall"
Elder Knowledge (20g) – Complete "Elder Knowledge"
The Fallen (20g) – Complete "The Fallen"
Dragonslayer (50g) - Complete "Dragonslayer"
Take Up Arms (10g) – Join the Companions
Blood Oath (10g) – Become a member of the Circle
Glory of the Dead (30g) – Complete "Glory of the Dead"
Gatekeeper (10g) – Join the College of Winterhold
Revealing the Unseen (10g) – Complete "Revealing the Unseen"
The Eye of Magnus (30g) – Complete "The Eye of Magnus"
Taking Care of Business (10g) – Join the Thieves Guild
Darkness Returns (10g) – Complete "Darkness Returns"
One with the Shadows (30g) – Returned the Thieves Guild to its former glory
With Friends Like These… (10g) – Join the Dark Brotherhood
Bound Until Death (10g) – Complete" Bound Until Death"
Hail Sithis! (30g) – Complete "Hail Sithis!"
Taking Sides (10g) – Join the Stormcloaks or the Imperial Army
War Hero (10g) – Capture Fort Sunguard or Fort Greenwall
Hero of Skyrim (30g) – Capture Solitude or Windhelm
Sideways (20g) – Complete 10 side quests
Hero of the People (30g) – Complete 30 Misc Objectives
Hard Worker (10g) – Chop wood, mine ore, and cook food
Thief (30g) – Pick 50 locks and 50 pockets
Snake Tongue (10g) – Successfully persuade, bribe, and intimidate
Blessing (10g) – Select a Standing Stone blessing
Standing Stones (30g) – Find 13 Standing Stones
Citizen (10g) – Buy a house
Wanted (10g) – Escape from jail
Married (10g) – Get married
Artificer (10g) – Make a smithed item, an enchanted item, and a potion
Master Criminal (20g) – Bounty of 1000 gold in all nine holds
Golden Touch (30g) – Have 100,000 gold
Delver (40g) – Clear 50 dungeons
Skill Master (40g) – Get a skill to 100
Explorer (40g) – Discover 100 locations
Reader (20g) – Read 50 Skill Books
Daedric Influence (10g) – Acquire a Daedric Artifact
Oblivion Walker (30g) – Collect 15 Daedric Artifacts
Dragon Soul (10g) – Absorb a dragon soul
Dragon Hunter (20g) – Absorb 20 dragon souls
Words of Power (10g) – Learn all three words of a shout
Thu'um Master (40g) – Learn 20 shouts
Apprentice (5g) – Reach Level 5
Adept (10g) – Reach Level 10
Expert (25g) – Reach Level 25
Master (50g) – Reach Level 50
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Jun 21, 2011
Nokia's chief envisions a dual-SIM future in India and China, remains uncommonly silent about Europe
When speaking at Nokia's Annual General Meeting, CEO Stephen Elop identified the company's burning desire to strengthen its dual-SIM portfolio, citing the feature's strategic importance in India and China. During the speech, he announced Espoo's first dual-SIM phone (likely the C2-06) will ship by the end of June, while failing to mention its true "first" offerings, the C1-00 and C2-00, were released in 2010. For travelers who must contend with network fragmentation, dual-SIM functionality allows users to easily switch among carriers while moving about. The feature is also getting noticed in Europe, too -- though it's unclear whether you'll begin seeing Windows Phone pursuing double lives. Should Elop decide two SIMs have a future in Nokia's smartphones, we're pretty sure he'll be able to twist Ballmer's arm.
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Two walkers are trapped on the Elie chain-walk after taking an Easter Sunday stroll.
Police were called to the Fife tourist attraction shortly before 3pm today.
Coast guard and firefighters, including rope rescue specialists, were called in.
The crack teams were still battling to rescue the pair two hours later.
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But right this minute I am just so very full. Full of Joy. Full of Faith. Full of Hope.
I have to let some of it out before I can attempt to sleep.
A few days ago I was reading a devotional about Nehemiah. They basis of the reading was pointing out in the second chapter when the king asks him why he is sad, Nehemiah is terrified but his first reaction is to pray.
My absolute first thought when reading this was, "well duh!"
After reading through the encouraging devotional concerning this subject I was actually in some ways disheartened. I was so saddened by the thought that there are some people, God fearing Christian people who love Jesus with their whole heart, who would not have their first reaction be prayer. What a sad, sad, thing to focus on fear, or any emotion really. How very blessed I am that I was taught from my earliest memories to place absolutely everything at the feet of God.
So, I have been thinking about this scripture, and prayer, and my amazing family a lot over the last couple of days.
After spending a lot of hours in the van with my parents and Kelsey driving to TX, I have had plenty of opportunity to NOT like my family. But none of those little nitpicky things matter. Honestly, it may drive me a little batty the way my dad drives, or they way my mom fusses at the way he drives, but those things don't change what really matters.
We were raised right. That is just a wonderful thing to have!
Now, on the way back to GA, we have Mary and her roommate Lindsay with us, and a second car. The van is loaded down with all the girls stuff, my parents, and my kids. The car has the four of us girls. As we were driving down the road this evening a song came on about God being our healer, and our portion, and something about trust. For some reason I just lost it. I was suddenly tired of being sick, tired of asking for healing. Tired of waiting for my sister to be well, and have a baby. For most of my life my parents have taken me to healing services, had me prayed over by anyone with that gift, asked repeatedly for God to step in.
The answer has always been Not right now.
The healing has always been for my heart, and my attitude, and my ability to cheerfully be diabetic, willingly use my disease as a ministry. I have had plenty of healing, and I wouldn't trade it for physical healing - not for a minute.
But for some reason this new disorder, these blackouts, or atypical migraines, or whatever they are - they are sapping my ability to cheerfully "deal". Added to that my unbelievable hurt for my little sister's physical and emotional pain, and the fact that my hubby is gone and our adoption is still delayed...
I guess I was a walking timebomb full of tears.
But here is the amazing part. Kelsey reached over and grabbed one hand. Mary reached up from the back seat for another hand. And we poured out our tears to our Father. Fears and hurt. Hopes and dreams. Old and new. As a family, automatically.
We were missing one sister, but she was definitely included, and prayed for.
I am so very thankful for my family. I am so glad that our automatic response, to pain or joy, is to take it to Jesus.
Faith. Joy. Hope. Truth. That is what we have, as well as who we are.


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An estate with a rich history is for sale at $11 million in Fremont Place, a historic gated community in the mid-city area of Los Angeles.
Built over a century ago, the Mediterranean Revival-style mansion has past owners who include King Gillette, the inventor of the safety razor, and John J. Cantwell, the first archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Patricia Barham, a publisher and socialite, is another former resident.
On the market for the first time in 90 years, the grand two-story sits on 1.25 acres of manicured grounds and has a horseshoe-shaped driveway.
The home opens to lavish living spaces replete with mahogany woodwork. Among the common areas are a living room, a dining room, a chef's kitchen, a sunroom and a library with a fireplace. Seven of the home's nine bedrooms lie on the second floor.
Thanks to Cantwell, who wanted a space for hosting church officials, the home also has a white-walled chapel, complete with stained-glass windows.
A swimming pool and a covered lounge flanked by landscaping complete the grounds.
Chase Campen of Compass holds the listing.


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Engineering work will cause widespread disruption to tram passengers this weekend.
The work will disrupt services this Saturday and Sunday, and also on Sunday March 25.
Metrolink say there will be no service on the Bury line with a replacement bus service calling at all stops between Bury and Victoria station and then Piccadilly Gardens and Piccadilly Station.
Trams on the south Manchester line will run from St Werburghs Road to Piccadilly, but will not call at Market Street, Shudehill or Victoria Station.
Altrincham line trams will run from Altrincham to Piccadilly only, with no Altrincham to Bury service.
And all trams on the Eccles line will stop at all stops including MediaCityUK.
Normal service will be resumed from Monday morning.
For more information visit www.metrolink.co.uk


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Thursday, 23 August 2018
Moderate 4.5 miles / 7.2 km
Walk in the lanes and fields around Llanrhaeadr with some ups and downs. Zone B
Gatacre Playing Fields car park
This is a circular walk
This is one of hundreds of Ramblers group walks for all ages and abilities every week - all led by our experienced walk leaders.
You're welcome to join us on any of our walks to see if the Ramblers is for you. Then, once you've enjoyed the views, fun, exhilaration and good company, it's just a case of becoming a member.
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When the Lerner family bought the Washington Nationals from Major League Baseball in 2006, the team came with a unique television contract, one that intertwined them with Baltimore Orioles owner Peter Angelos and the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network. To persuade Angelos to drop his firm stance against a team in Washington, the league struck a TV deal in which Angelos held the advantage.
Television contracts and the money generated from media rights fees have become a crucial factor in how baseball teams are run. Along with ticket sales, they are a team's primary form of income, and in recent years the fees across sports have skyrocketed. The Lerners have never had a say on their arrangement with MASN.
Until now.
This winter brought the first "reset period" in the Nationals' contract with MASN, a window for the Nationals to renegotiate the rights fees they receive from MASN. To maximize their take, the Nationals hired a high-powered media consultant to argue for what constitutes fair-market value fees. If the Nationals and MASN cannot reach an agreement, the negotiation will be decided in an arbitration hearing.
The results could fundamentally change the scope of how the Nationals do business and spend to acquire players. One person familiar with the Nationals' situation and the dynamics of baseball rights fees said the Nationals could hope to double or triple the $29 million they received from MASN in 2011.
The private nature of the negotiation means there are still more questions than definitive answers. Telephone messages left with three MASN executives and with Angelos were not returned. Nationals COO Andy Feffer said, through a team spokesperson, "We don't comment about business negotiations."
There is one certainty: It will have a profound impact on the Nationals' business operations and, ultimately, their on-field success.
"It's impossible to overstate just how important it is for a franchise to gets its media deal right," former Texas Rangers managing partner Chuck Greenberg said. "The difference is material, and affects every element of a franchise operation."
Greenberg knows from first-hand experience, as an architect of one of deals that will presumably color the Nationals' case. In 2010, the Rangers reached a 20-year deal with Fox Sports worth $3 billion, according to a report in USA Today that cited two baseball officials who had seen the contract. The deal allowed the Rangers to operate with a financial assurance unrivaled in baseball outside of New York and Boston.
"It was transformational," Greenberg said. "Media is one of the most essential [components] of the financial infrastructure of a franchise. To lock in a favorable deal, which also represents a significant competitive advantage against your peers, is one of the most favorable things a franchise can experience."
The Nationals' contract with MASN allows for the franchise to argue for rights fees in line with what they could receive in an open process. But "you wouldn't necessarily be expecting them to get a fair market value for their fees," said Andrew Zimbalist, an economics professor at Smith College and a sports business expert.
The contract also obligates the Nationals to sell their rights fees to MASN, which could limit their negotiating power. In order to appease Angelos, MLB designed a contract that gave him 90 percent ownership of MASN, with the Nationals holding 10 percent. The Nationals' stake grows every year — it currently stands at 13 percent — and will stop growing when it reaches 33 percent.
In the current "reset" negotiations, the Nationals are not arguing to increase their ownership. Rather, they are aiming to convince MASN that their media rights are currently valued below fair-market value.
The Nationals will point to the sharp increase in rights fees across sports, highlighted by the Rangers' deal and the contract the Houston Astros reached, in tandem with the NBA's Houston Rockets, for 77.5 percent ownership of a regional sports network started by cable giant Comcast.
Sports rights fees have increased in value for several reasons. As television audiences have grown more fractionalized, sports still delivers a consistently mass audience – and with baseball the audience watches 162 times a year. Live sports is the programming most immune to digital video recording, a boon to advertisers weary of having their commercials fast-forwarded through.
"There's no question that throughout the industry, the value of media rights has grown dramatically since the MASN deal was put together," Greenberg said. "There's a whole host of factors that defy assigning a simple number to it. Certainly, when you look at all the relevant considerations, whatever the rights were worth at the inception of the Nationals' franchise, they're worth considerably more today."
The Nationals' case, experts said, will hinge on several factors. They will likely try to compare the Washington market to Dallas — in a fall study by Arbitron, Washington was ranked the eighth-largest media market, Dallas the fifth-largest. They will argue the Nationals are an up-and-coming team led by Stephen Strasburg, one of the hottest attractions in baseball.
The Orioles and MASN will likely counter with the Nationals' lackluster ratings, an MLB-worst 29,000, according to Sports Business Journal. Also, while the Nationals have improved their record by 10 wins in consecutive years, the Rangers were in the middle of winning the American League pennant when they reached their watershed TV deal.
One potential development, though, could add to the Nationals' argument. The Nationals have been in talks with free agent first baseman Prince Fielder, a power hitter who would make the Nationals a contender. If the Nationals added Fielder, it could boost their desirability as a television entity.
"I think it would," Zimbalist said. "Somebody like Fielder offers the possibility of not only the team being more competitive, but generating excitement in his own right."
The Nationals will have a powerful negotiator in their corner. This fall, they hired consultant and former television executive Chris Bevilacqua to help them renegotiate the MASN deal. Bevilacqua declined to comment about his role with the Nationals.
"I'm just not comfortable talking about the subject matter," he said when reached in his New York office.
Bevilacqua helped create the Pacific-12's television network and assisted in the Rangers' contract with Fox Sports. The Lerners have not negotiated for rights fees before, but they hired a man with as much experience as anyone.
"He's as good as there is," one person familiar with Bevilacqua and the sports television business said. "He's done every deal. These deals are a critical component of the revenue stream. This will have a very positive impact on the Nationals."


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Give your baby a beautiful and comfortable place to sleep with this stunning waffle-designed moses basket which comes with a matching stand. The material inside is 100 per cent cotton which is nice and soft for your children and the hood is adjustable. The lining can be removed for washing and the quilt and mattress are included. Comes complete with Folding Moses basket stand.
- Made in the UK with soft and breathable waffle cotton bedding.
- Palm moses basket with adjustable hood, mattress.
- Basket lining 100% cotton, .
- Basket lining and quilt machine washable.
Quilt features:
- Quilt tog rating 2.
- Quilt cover 100% cotton, .
- Quilt filling 100% polyester, .
General information:
- Size L86, W40cm.
- Suitable from birth to 6 months and over.
- Suitable for babies up to 9kg.
- Mattress size L76, W34, D70cm.
- Weight 2.14kg.
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If you guys ever need proof that even bloggers can have crappy nail days,
here's a massive one.
Found a half-used set of nail wraps,
and wondered why I threw it into such an obscure spot.
Came up with this really cool idea of a ruffian using nail wraps.
Remembered why I threw this into such an obscure spot once topcoat was applied.
These are the stupid wraps that shrivel and shrink no matter what type of TC was used.
Growled at the shrivelled wraps for a good 5 minutes.
Decided I'll live with it for a day since it can still pass off as "art".
(Actually that was more my lazy ass saying I'm-not-going-to-do-another-paint-job.)
Went to bed.
Woke up like this:
Broke the early morning neighbourhood peace and quiet with my vehement swearing.
Removed ugly mess.
Went to work with naked nails.


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Tiberium Secrets 4-9-12
Well ladies and gentleman we have a significant amount of Dream Army faction progress to show. However, I would like to give a brief explanation of to what is to be expected in updates. Later in the future we will rotate back to ASI. Dream Army is currently being sketched, which one more update will occur before ASI is shown, right now we are currently finalizing our plans for Dream Army.
As for this update I would like to introduce the official gameplay
mechanics and styles for Dream Army, by starting with "Flight or
Fright" mechanic. I would also like to mention that GDI is moving
away from space and more toward Ion and Firestorm tech, because Dream
Army will contain mostly space technology.
Flight or Fright:
This mechanic is primarily used to showcase Dream Army's diversity, in air combat and ground combat.
In the beginning, the player has a default base selection, which will give access to basic structures which include:
-Drop Node
-War Factory
-Bio Dome
-Relay Station
The choice of ground or air is made at the Relay Station (tier 2 structure).
If the player chooses ground, she/he will have limited access to air units and air technologies such as support powers. However, she/he will compensate with specialized ground forces. (Buildings include):
-Groom Lake Facility
-Super Weapon Building
-Mystery Structure
On the other hand, if the player chooses air, she/he will have limited ground forces. To compensate for this, the player will be granted accessibly to a specialized unit called a "Super Carrier." The player will lose access to higher grade structures to compensate for this.
This is still a rough draft of this gameplay mechanic and will most
likely be edited.
As for the buildings for Dream Army:
Groom Lake Research Facility: (Unlock by furthering ground base, tier 3 structure) The secret building of Dream Army in which hidden technology of the world is kept. Unlocks high tech weapons for units and special powers.
Drop Node: (Conyard building style)
The signal to which contacts Dream Army's Ark HQ "Apollo Zeta," in
which allows building teams to drop from space.
Bio Dome: (Unique structure)
The bio tech and food production for the army, in order for space
survival and the destruction of tiberium, and a good study of
nature's plants. The more a player keeps the Dome healthy, the better
the income for the army.
Relay Station:
Is the communicator to Apollo Zeta and lets the player determine on
Flight or Fright. Grants special powers
Supercarrier Concept:
Mentioned in Flight or Fright, this is only accessible when the player decides to further air and space technology.
Until next time for everyone here at Tiberium Secrets, this is UmbrellaSecrets (project leader) May the secrets be with you! - UmbrellaSecrets -
"In order for the world to stabilize, the secrets of the mind are the
greatest and yet weakest, it is only in the best interest of our
people to keep such power hidden."
~ President Malcolm, leader of Dream Army.


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Polari arrives in Hastings this month at the start of a sizzling six month residency.
Hosted by writer Paul Burston, Polari is a celebration of LGBT passion, literature and music which has attracted a devoted following since it began in November 2007, and is now settling in at new seaside home, the Printworks in Claremont, funded by Arts Council England.
Paul said: "We've had most of my favourite LGBT authors at Polari – Sarah Waters, Paul Bailey, Neil Bartlett, Ali Smith, Patrick Gale, Philip Hensher. Plus we've had special guest appearances by gay icons like Celia Imrie and Fenella Fielding and straight allies like Will Self. A typical night will feature a couple of 'name' writers plus new and emerging talent.
"The key thing to say about Polari is that it's fun. I've been visiting Hastings regularly for about seven years now. My good friend VG Lee has lived here for 14 years, and I've taken full advantage of her hospitality. I love it here. "The Printworks is the perfect venue. It's close to the station and has the right feel for a live literary event, particularly given the history of the building. Each month we'll be showcasing a mixture of local talent and guest authors and poets from other parts of the country. We have some great writers and performers lined up for the coming months – singer David McAlmont, poets John McCullough and J Fergus Evans, journalists Ginny Dougary and Jane Czyzelska and authors including VG Lee, Neil Bartlett and Karen Mcleod. Tickets for the launch event have been selling fast, so I'm expecting a full house."
The first Polari is on Tuesday June 30, from 7.30pm, and Paul will be joined by VG Lee, Neil Bartlett, Alice Denny, and Jonathan Broughton. Tickets cost £8, or £5 concessions, from Eventbrite or on the door. For more dates see www.polariliterarysalon.co.uk


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Carolina Theatre 2016 Holiday Season CAROLINA CLASSIC HOLIDAY MOVIES, SPONSORED BY WRANGLER & THE DEUTERMAN LAW GROUP
Greensboro, NC – The Historic Carolina Theatre, sponsored by the Deuterman Law Group and Wrangler, is pleased to present a holiday season of festive and family-friendly fun. The full Carolina Theatre December schedule is below.
This year, holiday movie sponsor the Deuterman Law Group will be accepting donations in the theatre lobby in support of FaithAction. FaithAction serves over 4,000 new immigrants from over 40 countries. They help immigrant families with food, shelter, housing, healthcare, furniture and clothing, and provide legal services, language and computer classes, and job readiness assistance. They also offer FaithAction ID cards to immigrants in need of valid form of identification. Suggested items for donation include diapers, baby food, soups, macaroni & cheese, canned tuna, canned fish, canned chicken, canned fruits and veggies, cooking oil, tortillas, corn flour, and canned beans.
Any theatre guest who brings two or more donated items with them to theatre's holiday movies will receive a DLG tote bag and $1 off in concessions as a thank you.
Additional support for the holiday movies at the Carolina Theatre comes from Wrangler and the Great American Movie Series. Guests will have an opportunity to win a new pair of Wrangler jeans before each movie.
NC Brass Band: Christmas Wrapped in Brass
Thursday, December 1, 7:30PM
Celebrate the release of the NCBB's newest album, "Christmas Wrapped in Brass," with traditional and contemporary holiday favorites performed by the North Carolina Brass Band at the Carolina Theatre! This event is general admission. Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for students (through college). A $2.50 Facility Fee and tax will be added to each ticket. Babes-in-arms are FREE, but still require a ticket. Special rates are available for groups of 12+ by calling the Box Office.
An Evening with David Crosby & Friends
Bob Nocek Presents
Friday, December 2, 8:00PM
Legendary singer-songwriter and social justice activist David Crosby is a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, inducted as a member of both the iconic folk-rock band The Byrds — with whom he first rose to stardom — and the iconic Woodstock era-defining group Crosby, Stills & Nash. Crosby's new touring band will feature Snarky Puppy bandleader Michael League, along with album contributors Becca Stevens and Michelle Willis. The set-list will include new album material alongside tracks spanning Crosby's career. Tickets are $85, $65, $45 or $25, depending on location. A $3 Facility Fee and tax will be added to the price of each ticket.
Christmas at the Carolina
Saturday, December 3, 9:30AM
Join us for a FREE morning of family-friendly holiday entertainment! This year's movie is The Muppet Christmas Carol. See the movie, enjoy a soft drink & popcorn, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, sing-along to carols with the theatre's historic pipe organ, plus have a chance to win a brand new bicycle! Seating is limited. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Doors open at 9:15AM, carols start at 9:30AM, movie starts at 9:45AM. The Muppet Christmas Carol is Rated G, 86 minutes, 1992.
Greensboro Ballet's The Nutcracker
December 10 through December 18, times vary
A holiday party, a magical gift, toy soldiers to fight the King of Mice, swirling snowflakes, and a fantastic voyage to the Kingdom of Sweets to meet the beautiful Sugar Plum Fairy all await you. Doors open an hour before show time. Tickets are $35, $25, or $15, depending on location. Students and children (ages 1-18 with Student ID) and seniors (60+) save $5 per ticket. Please call the theatre box office at 336-333-2605 for group discounts (10+). A $3.00 Facility Fee and tax will be added to each ticket.
Piedmont Triad Jazz Orchestra 3rd Annual Holiday Concert
In the Crown at the Carolina
Sunday, December 11, 3PM and 7PM
Two performances: The Piedmont Triad Jazz Orchestra presents its 3rd Annual Holiday Concert! Gather your family and join us for a fun romp full of holiday spirit as the PTJO performs holiday favorites with a big band twist. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors, students, and military. A $1 Facility Fee and tax will be added to the price of each ticket.
Classic Holiday Movie: It's a Wonderful Life
Monday, December 12, 7PM (and Wednesday, December 21, 1PM and 7PM)
George Bailey has so many problems that he is thinking about ending it all. Just as George is about to jump from a bridge, he ends up rescuing his own guardian angel, Clarence. Clarence then shows George what his town would have looked like if it hadn't been for all of his good deeds over the years. 1947. Not Rated. 2:11. Tickets are $7 for adults; $6 for students, seniors, military & groups.
Classic Holiday Movie: White Christmas
Tuesday, December 13, 7PM (and Wednesday, December 21, 1PM and 7PM)
WWII vets team up to become a top song-and-dance act. When they meet beautiful sisters who also happen to have a song-and-dance act, they end up following the sisters to a Vermont lodge where they find their former commander is the owner of the failing inn. A series of romantic mix-ups ensues as the performers try to help the General. 1954. Not Rated. 2:01. Tickets are $7 for adults; $6 for students, seniors, military & groups.
Classic Holiday Movie: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Wednesday, December 14, 7PM
Clark Griswold just wants to have a perfect family Christmas. Pestering his wife Ellen and his children, he tries to make sure everything is in line with decking the halls and trimming the tree. Of course, things quickly go hilariously awry. Can Christmas be saved? 1989. PG-13. 1:37. Tickets are $7 for adults; $6 for students, seniors, military & groups.
Classic Holiday Movie: Elf
Thursday, December 15, 7PM
A charming story with a twist on North Pole legends, Elf is a hilarious movie the whole family can enjoy!
Buddy was just a toddler in an orphanage, until he stole away in Santa's sack of presents. Thankfully, Santa's elves accepted the boy and gave him a home. As Buddy grows to adulthood, he is still unable to shake the feeling that he doesn't quite fit in – literally! Leaving the cheer of the North Pole, Buddy travels to New York, in full elf uniform, in search of his real father. 2003. Rated PG. 1: 37. Tickets are $7 for adults; $6 for students, seniors, military & groups.
Carolyn Malachi
In the Crown at the Carolina
Thursday, December 15, 8PM
From Washington, D.C.'s rich arts scene emerges vocalist, songwriter, and hit-maker Carolyn Malachi, a Grammy-nominated artist with a fresh blend of music that has garnered international praise. MTV has named Malachi the R&B artist "to obsess over," along with her ensemble cast, featuring her great-grandfather, pianist John Malachi. Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 day of show. Prices include tax and fees.
Piedmont Songbag: 36th Annual Christmas Song & Comedy Gala
In the Crown at the Carolina
Sunday, December 18, 4PM
Come join Piedmont Songbag for their 36th annual Christmas Song and Comedy Gala. This is a musical collective of friends who gather every Yuletide to provide an antidote to saccharine songs of seasonal bliss. Their snappy satire includes original Christmas songs and soulful send-ups in every genre. Whether it's soul, jazz, torch, blues, rock, twang, or Funk, Piedmont Songbag is the best novelty band playing in the Piedmont of North Carolina since 1980. Be prepared for a full evening of laughter and dance! Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 day of show. Prices include tax and fees.
Classic Holiday Movie: Miracle on 34th Street
Monday, December 19, 7PM
A jolly gentleman going by the name of Kris Kringle fills in for an intoxicated Santa in Macy's annual Thanksgiving Day parade. When Kringle proves to be a hit, he is hired to appear regularly at the chain's main store in midtown Manhattan. But when he surprises customers and employees alike by claiming that he really is Santa Claus, it leads to a court case to determine his mental health and, more importantly, his authenticity. Old and young alike face the age old question: Do you believe in Santa Claus? 1947. Not Rated. 1:37. Tickets are $7 for adults; $6 for students, seniors, military & groups.
Classic Holiday Movie: A Christmas Story
Tuesday, December 20, 7PM
In this holiday cult classic, Ralphie, a young boy growing up in the 1940s, dreams of getting nothing other than a Red Rider BB gun for Christmas, but after hearing "You'll shoot your eye out!" from his mother, his teacher, and even the Man in Red himself, he sets out to convince the world that it's the perfect gift. 1983. Rated PG. 1:34. Tickets are $7 for adults; $6 for students, seniors, military & groups.
Classic Holiday Movie: White Christmas
Wednesday, December 21, 1PM and 7PM
Classic Holiday Movie: It's a Wonderful Life
Wednesday, December 21, 1PM and 7PM
Tickets to all Carolina Theatre events are available at the theatre box office located at
310 S. Greene Street, by phone at 336.333.2605, online at CarolinaTheatre.com, and prior to the shows.
Major financial support for the Carolina Theatre provided by ArtsGreensboro.


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Hey everyone! So as part of my New Years Resolutions to eat more Vegan food I'm also trying to increase the amount of Vegan brands that I use in my beauty regime. I wanted to show you a few things I've been using recently that I've really enjoyed because of switching up my regime!
I've spent a good two months trying out these different skincare pieces. I just finished up my Benecos Aloe Vera Cleansing Milk* this morning! I was so sad to see it reach its end because it's quickly become a regular part of my skincare routine. It's a super gentle cleansing milk that contains aloe vera. It removes all of my make-up when I use it in the shower and is great for a morning cleanse too as it's so soft. Its counterpart is the Aloe Vera Face Fluid* which locks in a lot of moisturiser after using the cleanser. What I will say is that it smells strongly of rice pudding. Even though it's not rice pudding flavoured obviously! But you can't smell that once it has sunken into your skin.
For Christmas I received a little Lush gift box from my brother Ross. The Rose Jam shower gel smells like roses obviously so if you're not into florals then I would avoid this. It leaves me feeling a ladylike. The Sleepy Body Lotion is lavender scented so I pop that on after my shower in the evening before I get ready to settle down and chill out. It hydrates my body and the scent isn't too overpowering.
The final thing I've been trialling is a new face oil. I used to avoid oils because I naturally have oily skin but then I found out that you shouldn't be avoiding oils in skincare especially when they are super absorbent. I've been using the Khadi Pink Lotus Face Oil for Oily/Combination* skin for six weeks. It's very hydrating without feeling too greasy. The best thing about it is definitely the smell. It smells like a spa day/ meditation retreat. You'll know what I mean if you try it! Its a scent that immediately relaxes me and makes me feel all 'Zen'. Because of that I adore using it at night before I go to bed. It's hydrating to the point that I don't like using it under make-up. However, it's perfect for a night time fix! It really did improve the elasticity and glow in my skin so I would recommend it for skin that's a bit dull, showing the first signs of ageing and that's oily.
What are your favourite cruelty free/ Vegan skincare brands? Let me know which ones I should try next!