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The Global Energy Efficiency Building Retrofit Program
Yeh, not the snappiest of project names. But we hope it's lack of pizzaz is more than compensated for by its results. Initiated by the Clinton Foundation, the program brings together 16 of the planet's large cities with five major global financial institutions — ABN AMRO, Citi, Deutsche Bank, JPMorgan Chase, and UBS. The former have agreed to try and reduce energy use by 20 to 50% in existing municipal building stock by retrofitting them with more energy efficient products and technologies. The latter have pooled $5 billion, which is said more than doubles the total global market for energy saving retrofits in buildings. In the middle comes the four largest energy services companies (ESCOs) who'll will carry out the installations and also offer "performance guarantees" that the proposed energy savings will indeed result from their retrofits. The Cities involved are: Bangkok, Berlin, Chicago, Houston, Johannesburg, Karachi, London, Melbourne, Mexico City, Mumbai, New York, Rome, Sao Paulo, Seoul, Tokyo, and Toronto. The press release from Bill Clinton's office suggests that urban areas contribute about 75% of all energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in the world, with buildings alone accounting for nearly 40% of that, although in New York and London its more like 70%. Bill congratulated the city's mayors for signing on, saying, "They're going to save money, make money, create jobs and have a tremendous collective impact on climate change all at once." ::Clinton Foundation, via ::ABC.


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Lian Rou builds the world's advanced mattress machinery
As the very first Chinese manufacturer of Pocket Spring Machines, Guangzhou Lianrou Machinery and Equipment Co., Ltd (hereinafter refer to as Lianrou) started the production of upholstered furniture equipments in China. Out of his own dozens of years experience on machinery researching and manufacturing, founder of Lianrou develops the first Pocket Spring Machine in China. And this machine had won recognition and praises in Interzum Guangzhou Exhibition, from mattress enterprises and manufacturers of domestic and overseas. For the many years after that, Lianrou has always kept in mind a belief of Technological Innovation, Quality First and Top Class Service. And he has continually researched and developed a series of upholstered furniture manufacturing equipments, Pocket Spring Machine, Pocket Spring Assembly Machine, Automatic Mattress Packing Machine, Mattress Roll-packing Machine, Foam-roll Compressing Machine, etc. In recent years, Lianrou has kept bringing in CNC Centers of famous international brands. Meanwhile, Lianrou has recruited plenty of technical talents with abundant experience and new concepts in machinery manufacturing,including software experts ,engineers with master degree and some doctor degree, and mechanism specialists who have gained national recognition. All of these have provided a strong foundation for the growing of Lianrou.
Development of Lianrou:
2014, Lianrou invents a new generation of Fully Automatic Pocket Spring Production Line LR-PSLINE-140,It has a speed of 140 springs per minute , and this is leading the world.
2013, Lianrou introduces a new type Box Spring Pad (Nano Pocket Spring Units) to the industry, and this has turned a new chapter for the Pocket Spring Units.
2012, Lianrou introduces a new generation of Automatic Pocket Spring Machine LR-PS-OV,which is to meet customers' requirements on higher efficiency, better quality and easier operation.
2011, a new factory comes into service, and enables Lianrou to provide better products and service.
2008, with the birth of Automatic Pocket Spring Production Line LR-PS-LINE, Lianrou becomes the first again to fill the blank domestically of manufacturing a multi-functional production line in producing pocket spring units.
2007, Lianrou has a technical break through again, and he invents China's first servo coiler, this has realized fully computer control in springs coiling, and meanwhile a new generation of Pocket Spring Machine LR-PS-VX is promoted to the market.
2006, with the fast development of Pocket Spring Machines, Lianrou introduces a new generation of Pocket Spring Assembly Machine LR-PSA-125P with high speed.
2005, a new generation of Pocket Spring Machine LR-PS-VF is invented, and its efficiency breaks a record in China.
2003, the second generation Pocket Spring Machine with PLC control system LR-PS-90P comes into the world, as the first economical and durable Pocket spring Machine, this model has a good sales even now, rated the most classic Pocket Spring Machine.
2000, Lianrou develops the first generation Pocket Spring Machine LR-PS-80P.
1998, Lianrou develops the first mechanical driven Pocket Spring Machine in China.
20 years innovation! 20 years progress! Lianrou has accomplished about 40 patents, including 4 invention patents and many international patent, German patent and PCT. In order to serve the customers better, Lianrou gradually brings out Wrapping Machine and Roll Packing Machines to suit mattresses and foam products. Aiming at the European and American market, Lianrou had made different machines that conform to CE standard.
Lianrou's Vision:
Lead the industry with advanced technology!
Win the trust with best quality!
Feedback the customers with high quality service!

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General dentistry is the course that every dentist has to take and pass to be able to practice. The entire course spans several years. If the individual wishes to have a subspecialty, then more years may be added to his studies. There are other aspects involved with it other than the treatment and prevention of diseases and disorders of the mouth.
Other parts of the jaw may be treated by the dental professional, including, the maxillofacial areas and other related parts. In some cases, the general health of the body may be connected to the health of the oral cavity of the person. There are two kinds of dentists, namely the Doctor of Dental Surgery and the Doctor of Dental Medicine.
There are certain requirements that an individual must possess to be able to proceed to general dentistry. The individual must pass a related four year course before he is able to apply for admittance to a dental college. This four year course, often called premed, should have certain subjects which are relevant to the primary course.
These subjects are microbiology, biology and chemistry. The individual who wishes to be a dentist should initially take an exam which will evaluate his candidacy. This exam is called the Dental Admission Test, which should be submitted to the dental college of choice along with the premed college course that the person has already taken. There are some cases where only a few subjects are needed for the individual to be accepted to the dental college.
General dentistry takes about four years to complete. Within this span of time, the students work on oral pathology, dental diagnosis and treatment as well as hone their clinical skills. There is an externship to be completed by the aspiring dentist on his fourth year. This externship is a rotation by nature, which means he will tackle the various aspects of his soon to be practice and not just focus on a subspecialty. The dental college has to be accredited by the American Dental Association.
After he graduates, the dentist has the option of taking up post graduate studies to hone his subspecialty skills. Most of the dental colleges in the United States of America offer programs for the post graduate which focus on orthodontics, pediatric dentistry as well as oral and maxillofacial surgery. These courses span two to six years, depending on what the program is.
Dental Board Exam
Those who have graduated from dental college can then take the National Board Dental Examination. This exam assesses and evaluates the knowledge that the aspiring dentist has gained while in the dental college. Some individuals take this during the latter part of their externship or prior to this. Others prefer to take the board exam after the have graduated from general dentistry.
Each region or state also has a different licensure exam which has to be taken by the individual to be able to practice in that particular region or state. This is important because without this, the dentist cannot see patients. In addition current dentists may be required by some regions or states to take up continuing education courses prior to the renewal of their licenses.


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Chapter 13:
After the attack
|Nasir looked down to where Robin was
kneeling next to one of the village men...the bearded,
blond haired man held one arm carefully and he could see
the blood from a sword cut on the upper part of it. From
his vantage point he could see the other villagers
beginning to stir...as well as those surviving
robbers..it was then too that he saw the young woman
enter the clearing and he nudged Scarlet, directing his
attention to her with a gesture.
Fianna was no longer able to hold back the tears..and as she came to the road she stopped...wrapping her arms around herself she found herself wishing her sister were there...instead there were strangers...the young man from the forest knelt to Edward...two others stood in one of the wagons...she shivered as they looked straight at her.
Will looked up at Nasir's nudge and his look followed to where the Saracen pointed, then grinned at the girl. His grin vanished as he noticed that the young girl was in no condition of smiling back at him.
Nasir climbed down from the wagon and went over to where the robbers lay...he had grabbed some rope from the wagon and he used this to bind their arms behind them before roughly dragging them to their feet and pushing them to a second wagon.
With a gesture of his head Will let Nasir know he was going to care of the girl, before they both climbed down from the wagon.
When the man grinned, Fianna lowered her eyes...her skirt was covered with mud and grass stains..and had several small tears in it...she raised her eyes again..glad though that it was he, and not the dark one...she had heard of men who looked like him...they were who the wars were fought with..why was he here with them? She shivered again despite herself..why was it so cold?
Will looked at the girl and once again caught himself comparing her to Elena - a habit he could not get rid of. She was not as beautiful as his wife - no woman was - but the way she looked at him reminded him of how he used to be before Elena was killed. As assuredly as possible he said as he approached the young girl "It's over..."
Without realizing it Fianna found herself stepping back from him as he approached her...what was he going to do..were they outlaws too?
With the last of the robbers in the wagon Nasir remembered the one Robin had said was in the forest...he would have to approach Will and the girl...he started to them. Fianna's eyes widened as the dark man began to come towards them. "No..," she whispered as she stepped back again...what were they going to do to her...she looked to Edward, unable to hide her mounting fear..
Will stood as she stepped back, almost regretting his gentleness. Why didn't she see he wasn't one of the robbers? Or what else frightened her? At the girl's anxious expression on her face Will finally turned his head and saw Nasir approaching them. "Look, we really mean you no harm," he began louder, but restrained himself from his usual frankness. "We are the ones that saved you and your friends from the robbers and he," he pointed at Nasir, "is my friend and one of us. You have no reason to be afraid."
She nodded at his words...then looked again at Edward..he didn't seem to be afraid of them...she swallowed nervously as the dark one passed them..his eyes seeming to take her in as he did..."Who are you?", she asked, her voice shaking.
As he skirted where they were and made his way into the forest Nasir only received further confirmation of how difficult his decision to stay here would be..his very presence was enough to scare them...maybe he had made a mistake...as he heard the rustling ahead he lay a hand on the hilt of one sword.
Will took a step closer to her. "That is Robin," he raised a hand and pointed over to where Robin and one of the villagers held their conversation, "that was Nasir," his hand panned to the spot where Nasir had entered the forest, "and my name is Will. Will Scarlet. You are?" - "Fianna..Fianna of Wickham." She looked over to where the dark one had entered the forest. "He's one of those..." she stopped herself as she realized what she was about to say.
When he reached where the man lay bound in the forest Nasir grabbed his arm and despite his protests, silently hauled him to his feet then began to drag him back to the road.
If the situation hadn't been as serious as it was, Will would have broken into a laughter. Was it really merely an hour ago when he had thought of the Saracen as alien element to Robin's band .. and now he found himself protecting him against this girl... he grimaced. "He is one of the men that saved your life. You better not forget that, Fianna of Wickham."
Maybe it was the way he said it..maybe it was just everything that had happened catching up with her...her legs suddenly felt weak and all she could do was sink to the ground...then wrapping her arms around her knees she lay her head on them and began to cry.
Her sinking to the ground came completely unexpected ... Will had forgotten how sensitive women, especially young girls, could be. He could not bear to hear any of them cry. "Hey ... " He stooped at her side and nudged her helplessly, but couldn't say more.
Fianna looked over to him at his touch then reached up to wipe her face.."I'm sorry...I just want to go home."
Nasir pushed the man out onto the road...glancing to where Will now knelt by the girl...he let his eyes sweep the area..the other two peasants now stood by Robin and the other man...he pulled the man he had to the wagon and secured him with the other robbers.
"We will take you home." Will patted the girl's shoulder. No matter what his opinion was about Marion and her not being able to even light a fire, but this was definitely something she would handle better than he could. He glanced at Fianna. "Better now?"
Without thinking Fianna found her gaze once again drifting to the dark one...he was so different from them...she looked back at Will as he spoke and nodded..."He's one of the ones we are fighting in the wars isn't he?" She said quietly, her curiosity beginning to outweigh her earlier fear.
Will nodded. "Aye, we fight 'em where he comes from..." Then added reluctantly.. "but here he's fighting with us."
|Abbot Hugo de Rainault had never believed in God, at
least not in the way that was understood by his fellow
churchmen. The church for him was a way of achieving
power and wealth, and if this was successful, as it
usually was for him, then Hugo allowed himself to think
that a divine power was smiling on him.
Sitting in his expensively furnished room in the Abbey after an impressively expansive meal, Hugo allowed himself to think of how he was to further his ambitions. The most important weapons in his holy armoury were fear and superstition, and these were becoming rusty as an old sword. Upon the arrival of St Augustine to these wretched Isles back in the mists of time, the English were a proud people, taking charge of their own affairs and worshipping in their own way a variety of heretical pagan Gods. The arrival of Christian missionaries from the Roman church had brought them cruelly under the yoke and it was the fruits of this labour which Hugo now enjoyed. But worship of the old gods had never completely died out, and despite what he had told Gisburne about not interfering with ancient powers, Hugo now felt that something had to be done. The appearance of this Robin Hood and his ragtag band of wolfsheads (including Marion of Leaford, whose treasonous rebellion had cost Hugo her lands) had rekindled peasant worship for that most heretical of Gods, Herne. Tithes were not being paid, church services were dwindling, and the people of Nottingham and the surrounding areas were becoming steadily more disrespectful, and most importantly less fearful. Belief in other Gods did not bother Hugo, but church taxes depended on the belief that hell was the alternative to paying. Hugo was not prepared to give up his lavish lifestyle and had resolved to stamp out this heresy by any means necessary. Herne must be destroyed, and Hugo knew just the man to do it..
He called to a monk who was hurrying down the corridor. "I want to send a message to Rome. You will deliver it."
The monk, a young man with grey eyes looked startled. "But my Lord Abbot.. It is time for matins"
Hugo scowled."Never mind that. This is urgent". "But my lord what about your Holy envoys?"
The monk was puzzled, there was a procedure to these things, he was sure.
Hugo was beginning to get irritated. "Be quiet, lest I decide you need to take a ten year vow of silence to prove your piety to our lord." The monk fell silent.
"This message is of the utmost secrecy, my brother and the King must not know, neither must the bishops. It concerns a most holy matter which must not be revealed to anyone, on pain of torture. Physical agony is nothing compared to the torment that will be visited on the soul of he who would pass this to any man. Do you understand?" The monk gulped and nodded.
"God go with you" were the Abbots final words. Passing him a sealed parchment, Hugo bade him hurry and watched as the cowled figure disappeared from sight.
Provided that the brother could hold his tongue until he reached the Holy See, the Inquisitor would ensure that the contents of the message went no further. It would be hard not to undertake a vow of silence when you have no tongue to speak of. Hugo sat back in his chair, his face betraying an oily gleam of satisfaction. When the inqusitor arrived, Herne would be reduced to nothing but a folk memory. And if along the way, the wolfsheads suffered an agonising death, well that would be one up on Robert, wouldn't it?
Outside in the abbey stables, Brother Simon pondered what had transpired. The abbot seemed very concerned about something, but it was not Simon's place to question this. The sin of curiousity was one he did not wish to add to his burden. He had seen Abbot Hugo have a young novice flogged for bringing him cold shaving water, the man had a temper like the devil. Crossing himself. Brother Simon set out on the first leg of his long journey. Through Sherwood...
|The hunting party had stopped to rest in a glade near
Wickham. Gisburne was now tired, irritable and
frustrated. They had spent all morning, and a good
portion of the afternoon, hunting the outlaws and, yet,
they had still come up with nothing: not even the trace
of a trail. The knight was ready to call off the search
and return to Nottingham. Then he saw his horse prick up
its ears.
Gisburne, who usually found he could read horses better than men and, had in fact, observed this particular trait in his horse before, silenced his chattering men and listened carefully. Yes, there it was. It was faint but distinctive: the whinny of another horse.
Gisburne knew that the outlaws weren't likely to possess horses, but might not the owner of this particular horse have seen something during his travels...? Gisburne mounted his horse and started to ride in the direction where the sound had emanated from. He trusted his men to know enough to follow.
"My lord, where are we going?" asked Henry, riding up beside him.
"I heard something."
"The outlaws?"
"Possibly," said Gisburne.
Henry, who wasn't satisfied with this cryptic answer, wished to question the knight some more. However, Gisburne had suddenly halted his horse.
In the distance, Henry could just make out a group of people on the road. He glanced at Gisburne and saw a smile slowly spread across his lips.
"Is it them?"
"Oh, yes," answered the knight. He signalled to his men, and the foot soldiers drew up beside them, while the other riders had already lined up behind the two lead mounts. Then Gisburne jerked the reins and the soldiers were charging down the road.


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Trisha, 17
The Red Umbrella
Christina Diaz Gonzalez
Knoff 2010
I enjoy historical fiction, and this book was not a disappointment in the slightest. The characters are tangible and Ms. Gonzalez has done a brilliant job of allowing you to relate with them despite the culture gap. 'The Red Umbrella brings you to a fuller understanding of the tactics and lies of the communist revolution, the plight of the people living in Castro's Cuba, and what it is like to have to find roots in a new and unfamiliar country. Superficial concerns of the teenage years are allowed to come through without obscuring the more serious themes being addressed. This book is definitely a beautiful piece of literature.
Rating: 5 Hard to imagine a better book


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STROUDSBURG — Sunday afternoon's GOP rally in Courthouse Square here showed broad-based support for U.S. Sen. John McCain as the presidential campaign enters its final week.
STROUDSBURG — Sunday afternoon's GOP rally in Courthouse Square here showed broad-based support for U.S. Sen. John McCain as the presidential campaign enters its final week.
Voters were eager to dismiss what they consider unreliable polls and biased media coverage of the candidates.
Carole Buchart's handmade sign proclaimed Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Biden "a buffoon."
"Don't let that clown anywhere near the White House," she warned.
Buchart complained that candidate scrutiny has focused unfairly on Gov. Sarah Palin, while Biden's frequent gaffes — including his recent reference to that "three-letter word: 'Jobs'" — go unreported.
"It was totally, totally not picked up on," said Buchart, of Stroud Township.
Buchart's mother, Ethel Peveraro, added, "Never have I witnessed a campaign this negative. I'm saying 'goodbye' to this country as I know it."
Supporters ranged from Peveraro, who is 89, to volunteer Blasia Modowar, 20.
Modowar wore a red "Palin Power" campaign button with the "i" in "Palin" shaped like a lipstick in honor of the candidate's convention joke about hockey moms being like pit bulls with lipstick.
"I like the alliteration. It's a strong statement," said Modowar, of Effort.
Speakers included local GOP leaders Josephine Ferro, Linda Womer and Bill Maughan.
Former County Commissioner Janet Weidensaul, now an aide to state Rep. Mario Scavello, praised McCain for his bipartisanship.
"He's well-known for his ability to cross that aisle," she said. "He's a proven leader and we like that."
The featured speaker was retired Brig. Gen. John Reynolds, who survived more than seven years in the Hanoi Hilton. Reynolds praised McCain's military record as an asset in a "dangerous world."
He gave two orders to his audience of political activists: "Don't listen to the news. Don't listen to the polls."
"I was with John McCain a year ago when his campaign was absolutely flat. The campaign is not over," he said.


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PHILADELPHIA � When the trade was made last summer, the Flyers thought they were getting possibly the most promising prospect in the NHL ranks.
But so far, injuries have kept Brayden Schenn, the centerpiece of the Mike Richards swap with Los Angeles, from showing his wares.
A shoulder injury in preseason (plus salary cap considerations) wound up landing him in Adirondack to start the season.
Then, just four games into his return stint, Schenn suffered a broken bone in his left foot during Wednesday night�s 5-1 loss at Montreal.
Schenn is expected to miss four to six weeks.
The Flyers called up rookie Zac Rinaldo to fill his roster spot. Rinaldo was in the lineup for Thursday night�s game against the Winnipeg Jets.
Fortunately, the Flyers have some depth down the middle, so the loss of Schenn is not a big hardship. In four games with the Flyers, Schenn did not record a point and was a minus-5.
Coach Peter Laviolette took the injury philosophically.
�Well, certainly you don�t want to see your players going down with injuries, especially a young player like that where he�d just gotten back from an injury,�� Laviolette said before the Jets game. �It�s part of the game. You don�t want to see it happen. We do have some depth there, so that�s a good thing.��
The Flyers also called up rookie defenseman Erik Gustafsson and he played while Matt Walker was a healthy scratch.
�He had a good camp this year,�� Laviolette said. �He thinks the game. He moves the puck well. He�s had a terrific start in our organization although the majority of it hasn�t been when he was up here. When he�s been in the minors, he�s played extremely well. He�s a young prospect and we�ll get him a look.��
Backup goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky got the start against the Jets. Laviolette said it had nothing to do with Ilya Bryzgalov surrendering the five goals at Montreal. Rather, it was because these games were back to back.
As for Bryzgalov, who did not look real steady in Montreal, Laviolette laid some of the blame on the Flyers� team defense.
�We�ve got to do a much better job in front of him than we did last night,�� Laviolette said. �We were far too careless with the puck and we need to tighten it up.
�We turned it over. There were too many odd-man rushes coming back the other way, too many times we were chasing things down . . . picking up assignments, going to the wrong assignments.��
Rinaldo impressed the Flyers in training camp and he did a decent job filling in for five games while Jody Shelley was suspended. Rinaldo is only 5-foot-11, 170 pounds but hits like a truck.
Los Angeles defenseman Drew Doughty will vouch for that. Rinaldo crushed him in the first minute of a game two weeks ago and Doughty is still out of the lineup.
�I�m just going to try to pick up where I left off . . . I just want to stay positive,�� he said.
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Monday, 25 January 2010
Disgraced former Leader of Her Majesty's Opposition, Malcolm Turnbull, seems to be pessimistic about the chances of "a" republic being approved by Australians in a referendum.
In an opinion a piece in The Sunday Telegraph, he re-affirmed his preference for the 1999 republic model that was presented to and rejected by the people. He still strongly believes the best model would be to have the president chosen by Parliament, but acknowledges the compelling "allure" of the direct-elect model.
But it should not be assumed a direct-elect model would ensure the republic would pass, he writes: "Our experience in the the lead-up to the 1999 referendum was that whenever we discussed the issue in a focus group, large or small, support for directly electing the president plummeted as soon as people realised that a successful candidate would likely be a political partisan chosen by what would be, no doubt, a fierce political contest."
Why waste all the time, energy and - not to forget: MONEY that is invested in this republic thing? The existing constitutional arrangements give everybody room to work within the monarchical form of state, some even call this "a crowned republic".
Meanwhile, a Galaxy poll, conducted for Rupert Murdoch's News Ltd. during Prince William's visit, revealed that support for "an" Australian republic has dropped to 44 per cent from last November, when the ARM according to the ABC claimed "support for an Australian republic now stands at 59 per cent". The fall from grace is even greater, when one remembers that ARM's leader Michael Keating told spectators in a TV interview before Prince William's arrival, "80 percent of the Australians" wanted "a" republic. Wishful thinking at its best.
3 comments:
- LAW Wells said...
I think Keating was referring to the question 'If there were to be an Australian republic, would you prefer Parliament to appoint the president, or direct election?' (80% for direct election).
Of course, no monarchical alternative is provided, so this figure includes monarchists who wouldn't vote for a republic anyway (if given a choice on the matter).
Not that the truth really matters to republicans. :/
- 1:27 am
- radical royalist said...
You are right, in other interviews he was more correct then when I saw him on TV.
Previously he had included Monarchists and then claimeds 80 p.c. would prefer a directly elected president.
- 1:49 am
- ZAROVE said...
And his other statement is why I am a Monarhcist.
"Our experience in the the lead-up to the 1999 referendum was that whenever we discussed the issue in a focus group, large or small, support for directly electing the president plummeted as soon as people realised that a successful candidate would likely be a political partisan chosen by what would be, no doubt, a fierce political contest."
The biggest problem I see in a Republic is the fact that Elections divide the naiton rather than Unify them. President Barrack Obama in the US, for example, has spawned Tea Party protestors and other assorted COnservatives to greatly pposehim, and is one of the most partisain adn divisive figures n America now. SO is Sarah Paloiin only int eh reverse. Elections only yeild us Politicans who come otu of and represent a political aprty and it sinterests, and by nature are goign to lead to the exclusion of those form ohe other party.
Electiosn elad to greater problems than Monarhcy becayse the Crown isnt behoden to a party and oesnt belogn to a Faction.
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The SPFL today completed a U-turn in the row over the final round of Championship fixtures, revealing all games will now take place on Saturday, May 2 with 12.15pm kick-offs.
The authorities had come under fire after announcing Hearts' final match against Rangers at Tynecastle would be switched to Sunday, May 3 and be shown live on television, 24 hours after Hibs, locked in a battle with the Ibrox club for second place, were due to face Falkirk.
The move was seen as handing Rangers an advantage and was decried by both Hibs chief executive Leeann Dempster and Hearts chairwoman Ann Budge – who also criticised league bosses for showing a blatant disregard to Jambo fans expecting to see their team presented with the league trophy on the Saturday – as they underlined the need for "sporting integrity."
Today a spokesperson for the SPFL said: "Following consultation between the SPFL, member clubs and broadcast partners regarding the final round of Championship fixtures over the weekend of May 2-3, 2015, Sky Sports has now suggested an alternative schedule for its televised Championship match that weekend.
"As a result, we are pleased to confirm all five Championship matches that weekend will now kick-off simultaneously at 12.15pm on Saturday, May 2. The Hearts v Rangers match will be televised live on Sky Sports.
"The SPFL would like to thank Sky Sports for its flexibility and understanding and we're sure all football fans will look forward to an exciting climax to the Championship season."


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I am nominating Nellie Bly. Her real name is Elizabeth Jane Cochrane. In 1880
and 1890, she was a reporter for Joseph Pulitzer's New York World. She became a pioneer in jouralism and investigative reporting. nellie came up with a way to valuable journalism to go behide the scenes. She had committed herself to mental instition for 10 days to see how they were treated and made a huge story about it. Sher was consider to be the ''best reporter in america. Later years after her husband died she had two mulitmillion dollar commanies for steel barrels. This is why i am nominating Nellie Bly.
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We're looking for the cream of the crop, the best of America's farmers markets.
Your recommendation can earn national awards and recognition for your farmers market.
Vermont Farmers Market (Rutland)
A variety of products are available including: Baked goods, Dairy products; Crafts, Cut flowers, Eggs, Fresh fruits, vegetables, Meats and much more. The Vermont Farmers Market is held 52 weeks per year. In early November each year, The Vermont Farmers Market moves indoors to the Vermont Farmers Food Center, 251 West St, Rutland, VT 05701. This is still known as The Vermont Farmers Market – even though it is held at the Vermont Farmers Food Center. The Farmers Market moves outdoors again on the Saturday weekend of Mother's Day
The Vermont Farmers Food Center is a nonprofit educational organization that has 501(c)(3) status and is dedicated to furthering public understanding that regional food self-reliance, closely linking farmers with their consumers, will require the restructuring of food economy. Rutland County in Vermont is capable of producing much more of its own food. Given the escalating transportation costs, sustaining local agriculture and ensuring food self sufficiency is a high regional priority. Collaborating with the Vermont Farmers Market and Vermont Food Bank, the Vermont Farmers Food Center will serve as an economic incubator in the development and promotion of local food marketing systems. This will encourage the consumption of fresh locally grown food as one way to improve the health and well being of our residents in the greater Rutland community at large.
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Throwback Thursday
I want to Throwback an article written by Amanda Perna.
This great article written by Amanda Perna of The House of Perna clothing line was featured on the contributors page on Luckymagazine.com.
Amanda Perna is a fashion designer, stylist, past client of mine and friend. I was honored that she choose one of the images I had curated of her Spring and Summer Lookbook for her line, The House of Perna. Check out this great article she wrote about getting ready for SPRING 2013.
Read the article with the link provided below.
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A new voltage control and CPU adjuster app is in the city.
For root users, this app allows you to create and automate CPU and GPU via the Profile manager.
For non root users, you're able to get information about the CPU (governor, speeds, etc).
You can define profiles which include:
- CPU governor
- Max CPU Frequency
- Min CPU Frequency
- CPU voltages for all frequencies (if kernel supports it)
- I/O Scheduler
- GPU frequencies and voltages (if kernel supports it)
- Charger voltages (if kernel supports it)
You can define profiles which are automatically activated on these conditions:
- Battery low
- High temperature
- Screen on/off
- Charging
- Connected to PC
- Voice call started
Also, you can view CPU information, like duration of time CPU spends in specific state, governor max/min CPU speed and much more.
Used permissions:
– Write external storage: To backup profiles
– Receive boot completed: To automatically start service on boot (enable in settings)
– Read phone state: To automatically detect voice call start/stop
– Internet: Added small ads (via Google Ads)
– Billing: For donation control (you can purchase PRO version inside the app)
If you have problems or issues with the app, please, send a logcat.
Tested with:
– Samsung Galaxy Note (N7000) with Android 4.1.2
– HTC Desire with CM7
– LG Nexus 4 (not rooted)
Free version includes Ads, it's limited to 3 profiles and isn't capable of making backup of your settings.
You can buy the full version inside the app in order to remove the Ads and get full app capabilities.
Please, before giving us low rating, contact us via email or post a comment with issues you have in the XDA thread.
In App billing allows users to
Remove Ads
Unlimited number of profiles
Added User Data policy inside the app
This app has no advertisements
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Based in Manama, Bahrain, Crown Industries W.I.I. is an ISO certified company. We are pioneers in the field of recycling scraps such as plastic scrap, ferrous scrap & non-ferrous metal scraps, obsolete machinery, electrical and telecommunication cable and equipment. We have built a reputation among our customers through our untiring dedication, hard work, quality products and prompt service.
Having immense knowledge in the scrap industry, we deal with wide range of metal scraps, plastic scraps and paper scraps including aluminium scraps, aluminium battery scraps, brass scraps, copper scraps, electronic scraps, lead scraps, nickel scraps, ferrous & non-ferrous scraps, ABS board scraps, HDPE scraps, LDPE scraps, mixed nylon scraps, PET scraps, polycarbonate scraps, polyvinylchloride scraps, polythene scraps, polystyrene scraps and more. On an average we export 200 containers of scrap materials per month. Currently, we have export markets in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, China, Taiwan, UAE, Japan, Indonesia, Singapore, etc.
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Top Bearing Cove & Bead Groove 3/4" x 2-3/16" Carbide Router Bit for template work, decorative edges and elaborate grooves. Create a traditional cove and bead profile that includes a flat bottom, creating the illusion of panel construction. These bits can also be used to create a decorative edge profile.
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text: The SheiKra roller coaster at Busch Gardens is getting a makeover. The popular thrill ride is closed for repainting until Feb. 16. The project will require 600 gallons of paint to cover the 165,000-square-foot surface area. About 40 painters will work around the clock to finish the job, which is expected to take 6,000 to 7,000 hours to complete. The red and blue coaster in the Stanleyville section of the park opened in May 2005, the first dive coaster in North America. It went floorless in 2007.


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Ashleigh and her pet Pudsey, the UK's favourite dog since the nodding one in the back of the Churchill car insurance adverts, have been making a concerted effort to break America and their appearance with Jay Leno will have kicked things off in the right direction.
The pair were guests on Leno's sofa along with Morgan Freeman and they treated the famous actor and their chat show host to one of their signature dance routines.
The audience seemed to be as impressed with the duo as Britain's Got Talent viewers were back in May, when they voted for Pudsey and Ashleigh to win the competition.
And Leno was keen to find more out about the pair, asking Ashleigh about everything from the Britain's Got Talent judges to their new-found fame,
Speaking about Simon Cowell and his reputation for being rude, she said: 'He's got this reputation as Mr. Nasty but really he's actually one of the nicest people I've ever met.
'I walked out on to that stage and he was the judge I was most scared of seeing, and it turns out he loved Pudsey more than he loved me!'I didn't want to put Pudsey in the hold of the aeroplane so he very kindly flew us over.'
Ashleigh and her pet pooch have a slew of US interviews to carry out, after which they will return to the UK so that they can appear on a new ITV2 show called Top Dog Model.
Pudsey is also set to release his own 'autobidography', which he has reportedly scored a £350,000 deal to write, bringing his and Ashleigh's total earnings to close to £1million.
VIDEO: Watch Ashleigh and Pudsey's first audition on Britain's Got Talent


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Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals is an appointed three member board. Appointments are made by the Township Board. One member is a member of the Planning Commission, one member may be a member of the Township Board, and one member is a Public Member. A second Public Member is appointed if the Township Board elects not to appoint a Township Board member. The Township Board may also appoint an Alternate Member to serve during the absence of a regular member or if a regular member declares a conflict of interest. The terms of Township Board and Planning Commission apointees coincide with their terms on their respective boards. Public and Alternate members are appointed for terms of three years.
The Zoning board of Appeals hears appeals relating to interpretations of the zoning ordinance provisions and appeals relating to zoning district boundaries. It also has review and approval authority for all requested zoning variances (exceptions to the requirements of the zoning ordinance).
Current Members
- Ward Pulfrey
- Carolyn Person
- Jeremy Mclean
Meetings of the Zoning Board of Appeals are scheduled as necessary at the call of the Chair. Most meetings are conducted as public hearings and meeting dates, times, and locations are published in the Sault Ste. Marie Evening News. Dates and times of special meetings not conducted as public hearings are posted on the exterior bulletin board at the township hall and on the Special Meetings and Public Hearings page of this website.


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Grüß Gott to all Germans in Bucharest! Would you like to meet fellow German expats in Bucharest? Would you like to get insider suggestions from other Germans, e.g. where in Bucharest your hometown team's next match is shown on TV or where to get roast pork with Knödel?
We would like to invite you to become a member of InterNations Bucharest. As a member of InterNations, you will have access to an active group of German expats, hailing from Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and all regions of Germany.
Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow Germans in Bucharest.
Get trustworthy advice and local insights from fellow Germans in our Bucharest expat forums.
With InterNations, German expats in Bucharest are able to find both the help they need as well as lots of valuable information. The "Little Paris" offers so much for expats to explore - our community helps you enjoy your stay to the fullest.
Our Bucharest community is also lively and welcoming offline. The InterNations Ambassadors host regular get-togethers and a range of expat activities, e.g. a chic dining experience in Bucharest's trendiest restaurant or a get-away with fellow German expats to discover the historical region of Transylvania. These activities make it easy for you to get to know other expats from Germany in your local community and meet Germans in Romania in a comfortable setting. If this sounds interesting to you, simply sign up for membership – we are looking forward to welcoming you among our Germans living in Bucharest!


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I just got out of the hospital. I was there for 5 days, fighting a problem with my lungs. I've been on antibiotics for about 10 days. I love all of you. Thank you for your prayers and your positive thoughts.
So many things are happening in our country. My President is doing some things that remind me a lot more of the person that I thought he was going to try to be. I'm not sure if that's because things have gotten so bad or if he resigned himself to the possibility of just being a one-term president. I'm glad that he came up with a jobs bill. I'm also glad that he supported the end of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," though I'm not sure what effect that is going to have on gays when they come out in the military.
As controversial as it is, I think it's important that all people pay similar taxes. It's not fair that the rich don't contribute to the tax base. Everybody is clamoring to reduce the debt. Paying less to Iraq and Afghanistan and increasing the tax share of the wealthy is a way to do something. There aren't many options with the economy being so bad. I want Barack to continue to be courageous and try to make the country the equitable nation that it's supposed to be. It would be better for him to have that kind of legacy. If we don't have a strong government, that's able to balance things between the rich and the poor and take in money to pay for programs and policy that give us all a chance to make it, we're not the United States of America anymore.
I hope that everyone is able to get to see some of the rescheduled dedication of the Martin Luther King, Jr. monument in Oct. I love MLK and I love you all. Thanks for staying in touch.


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- Species: Oak, Cherry, Rustic Cherry, Rustic Hickory, Brown Maple, QSWO
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Laser, Cosmetic, 3D-Guided Implant Placement and Family Dentistry. Serving the community for over 23 years.
(323)726-2626 Next to Marshall's & Ross
The term "makeover" is a powerful word in today's society. It's used for a variety of things — hair, body, lawn — that need more than a different style, a little toning or some new shrubs. A makeover is a transformation, replacing the dissatisfying status quo with something new and dynamic.
Your smile and its various components — teeth, gums, jaw structure and facial features — might also be a candidate for a makeover. This involves more than just a few modifications. It's the answer to a smile we avoid showing in photos, cover with our hand when we're speaking or laughing, or makes us feel older than we really are. In other words, it's a comprehensive change to a smile that inhibits us from fully expressing ourselves in our friend, family or career relationships.
Of course, for any makeover to succeed, it must follow a plan. A smile transformation is no different. The process begins with what we call a "smile analysis": a comprehensive examination that determines the exact condition of your entire mouth. This enables us to identify problems and defects, understand how they interact with your other facial features, and then recommend a treatment plan that effectively addresses these issues.
The plan isn't complete, though, without your input. You may want a complete renovation — to restore missing teeth or change their shape, color and brilliance. On the other hand, you may be more comfortable with a few subtle changes, perhaps even keeping slight imperfections that you see as part of the real "you." Whichever path you take, the end result is a smile that makes you happy, and proud to show to others.
The various techniques and materials available through cosmetic or restorative dentistry can turn any disappointing smile into a beautiful one. Your journey to that newer, brighter smile begins with your next dental visit.
If you would like more information on smile makeovers through restorative or cosmetic dentistry, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can also learn more about this topic by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article "The Impact of a Smile Makeover."
For many brides and grooms, planning for their wedding is something they start weeks, months or even years in advance. Obviously for most couples, these plans include finding the perfect location, dress, reception area, florist and caterer. However, a growing number of couples (and parents of the bride and groom) are also looking to cosmetic dentistry prior to the wedding. A smile makeover to correct an issue and boost self-confidence makes sure that your wedding pictures are truly memorable.
If this sounds like you, take the first step towards the smile you have always wanted. To create your ideal smile, we will first meet with you to hear your concerns, goals, expectations and wedding day timeline. Feel free to bring in photos or magazine images of smiles that illustrate exactly what you want, do not want, as well as images of smiles that you consider beautiful. We will give you a thorough examination, review photos you bring with you and ensure that everyone understands and agrees with your smile makeover treatment decisions. You will also be informed about what you should expect immediately prior, during, and following your treatment.
We pride ourselves on using the latest technologies and techniques to restore natural-looking smiles. Our smile makeovers have a two-fold design plan in that we artistically create the cosmetic look you want while ensuring you obtain optimal functionality and oral health. After all, we all on the same team for helping you achieve the look you want for your wedding and maintaining your smile for years to come.
Contact us today to discuss your smile makeover questions or to schedule an appointment. You can also learn more when you continue reading the Dear Doctor article, "Wedding Day Smiles."
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If you need to carry medication, we advise that you pack it in your hand baggage and carry with you the corresponding medical prescriptions (which may be requested from you by security or customs officials). For medication in LAG (liquids, aerosols, and gels) form, you will need to comply with the restrictions on LAGs.
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I have been watching a new series on the wildlife of Yellowstone Park with presenter Kate Humble. It was not long before I discovered that she was pushing the effects of global warming as having bad effects on the flora and fauna. You can watch an episode here. The global warming narrative is slipped in as though it is taken for granted, with no ifs or buts. I have no doubt that this is part of a concerted effort by the leadership at the BBC to persuade the public that this is the case, with the unspoken caveat that we are all responsible. There is an excellent debunk of the proposition here by our good friend Paul Homewood. I don't know if Kate Humble has any views other than those expressed in the film, though I doubt it, but even if she had she knows that to express doubts would be likely to end her career, as it did for David Bellamy.
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Give your favorite room an elegant touch with the Verona velvet chaise lounge from Aria Designs. This handmade chaise showcases 77 inches of alluring curves tailored in luxe diamond-tufted charcoal velvet embossed with an ornate print. Turned wooden legs and two down blend toss pillows in complementary tones, textures and fabrics further elevate this design, complete with hand-applied nail head trim on the sides.


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Christina is a Commercial & Editorial Illustrator based in Toronto, Canada. She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Illustration and has been illustrating for editorial, book and commercial publications since 2007. Her works have achieved recognition in both Communication Arts & Applied Arts annual awards. If you are an art director, designer or agency looking to work with Christina, you can get in touch with her at email@example.com
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Did I tell you?! Husband and I are now our ward's new nursery teachers! Woohoo love little rascals. They're the cutest. Church was a little different today because of the Brigham City Temple Dedication. All wards around our area canceled their regular church meetings so that ward members could attend the dedication. Husband and I however, and a few other primary teachers, were put in charge of watching the little kiddos. We played with toys, had a little lesson, ate pretzels & marshmallows, read stories, and blew bubbles! Doesn't that sound exciting? Yes I know. You wish you were there too. The funnest part was watching Jerry play with the kids.
Happy Sunday!
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It isn't really a cafe, but a pork restaurant, and quite a good one. I did a lousy job on camera, or otherwise I would be able to show you the lovely half-inch thick slabs of samgyupsal before sizzling. As it is, I can only show this:
... and the aftermath, with pals awaiting their porcine platefuls:
It was quite delicious.
Also in the neighborhood is one of those self-serve international beer places, and an Izakaya called "Sumo" that was reasonably nice, with the door-hangings surrounding each table to make a private niche, and comfortable chairs. The food was so-so but the conversation was excellent.
We didb't make it to saw-cha (fourth round), but we'll hopefully start with it next time I get out that way: a chicken place called "Oh! Ba Ma" or similar.


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Its been three months now since we got home from our breef living in New York. Three weeks is way too little, but exactly the right amount if youre not rich and you want to experience new york and have the chance to feel what its like to be a new yorker. I'm no guide, no expert, but I thouroughly fell in love with this iconic city. I could see myself living here, even if it was in a dirty appartment in a dark place. Anyway, these arent actually any of the proper photographs taken in New York. Unless im mistaken, all of these are mobile shots done here and there. It's just a tiny taste of what New York was to us. Sorry for the long Post, but I couldn't get myself to split it.
Sunday, November 30, 2014
New York City
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Saturday, November 22, 2014
saturday nostalgia
This song reminds me of highschool, of the movie Super, og a book by Dean Koontz called Dark Rivers of the Heart (which I'd love to re-read one day), and it reminds me of endless bussrides, of heavy sleep, og loneliness and of the blog where it should have been long ago. I have no relations to the music video, I'll admit I didn't even look it through now before posting it - but I'm sure it can't be that bad.
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Friday, November 21, 2014
Rage agains the dying of the light
Do not go gentle into that good night
Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Though wise men at their end know dark is right,
Because their words had forked no lightning they
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright
Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight,
And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way,
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight
Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
And you, my father, there on the sad height,
Curse, bless, me now with your fierce tears, I pray.
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
~ Actually ended up going back to the movies to watch Interstellar for the second time on a big screen.
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Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Look who's here!
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Bebi's babies: coming soon!
Bebi says hi!
Not too long ago we took Bebi to the vet because of some vaginal infection. Thankfully it was harmless and as soon as she got her medicine she got to herself again. While we were there we wanted to see the babies, and if they were all right, so we had a look at her tummy with ultrasound. We could count at least four tiny babies in there, maybe five. We saw their spines and their tiny hearts pumping, wriggling around fighting for space in there. It feels like i know the babies so well already, constantly having my hand on Bebis tummy to feel them move.
Their date of arrival is at the door. Before november 22nd, the babies should have arrived safe and sound. We have everything ready for her, and her box where we have a heating lamp to keep the small wrinkly babies warm at all times. I do hope she will have her babies in my bed though, its so much more easy to get access to her that way, so that I can help her, and calm her and cut their navel chords. And if necessary, help the kittens have their first breath of air.
I can't explain how excited I am. She's been getting more and more relaxed and very contact seeking these days. Sometimes she just wants to lie on my breast and have her head under my cheek, nuzzling very calmly. She's going to be such a beautiful mom. I already know her mom-skills as she was a surrogate for Emmas kittens last year, only this time she will do most of it herself. I do hope Emma wants to help her. Atleast if there are 5 surviving kittens. That can be quite a lot of work.
Anyway, wish us good luck!
The last photo to the right there shows how she just wants to be close to my throat in endless snuggles.
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Why to advertise in www.kmmatrimony.com ?
www.kmmatrimony.com owned by KM Wedding Events Management is a unique and the one and only matrimonial website in India that uses all the popular mass mediums such as the Internet, Print, TV and ground events, to offer matrimonial services. This leading and fast growing matrimonial web portal from India, caters to the matrimonial needs of all the communities from South India that are living in India and in other parts of the world.
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What a great time I had in Vegas let me tell you. In addition to all this great things I had pleasure to experience in such an amazing place I also was lucky to meet these hot chicks who came to Vegas like me. I invited them to my place and they were up for it right away. One of them has some nice perky tits, the other one owes a huge round "I wanna bury my face in it" type on an ass. The blow job performance was of the chain. I fucked them both well so we all were happy. Enjoy.
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Bobbi Starr's Feet on the Wheel
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Bobbi Starr is one bad ass Milf! She's sexy as fuck! This gorgeous babe has a pair of natural tits, sexy long legs and a juicy thick ass to go with her pretty pink pussy. And I'm sure Mike Adriano wouldn't mind getting a taste of that ass. Bobbi Starr shows us how to get this party started right! She lubes her ass up and shoves a big blue butt plug deep inside her asshole. Amazing! After watching Bobbie Starr pleasure herself, Mike is ready to go to work on that ass! Mike had the pleasure in beating that asshole up as Bobbi Starr moaned with every stroke of his cock. Come and watch this sexy Milf get fucked. She's incredible!
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This week we found Bobbi Starr and asked her to be on Can He Score. We explained to Bobbi that we've been hooking up hot pornstars on blind dates with average joes and if everything goes well she can bang the lucky shmoe. Bobbi was into the idea, but - get this - she's already in a relationship. She says fuck it and agrees anyway, so we hooked her up with Aiden Stone. He's 19 years old and looks like he's been living out of his car for a while now. He's in California so he can go to technical school and he wanted to get to meet a porn star. Why not? He's a little slow...he looks like he needs all the help he can get. We set Bobbi and Aiden out on the big city to explore and get to know...
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Yo whats up its that time again, for the fuck team 5 to invade your personal space! this week we have Mason Moore, Bobbi Star and the very very Luscious Lopez out and about looking for a ride to the local roller blading rink, but what they stumble upon on the way was one hell of an experience, the girls were being followed by some old creepy guy in a van. but that didn't stop them from totally taking this dude for a ride and sucking him off. sometimes you have to do what it takes to reach your goal, but in the end it was worth it when the girls were out skating and had a little fun time with who ever they could find. check us out this week on the fuck team 5!
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This week Dale thought it would be a great idea to show off some of his biking tricks. Yeah, he told his crew that he was number 7 in the world of trick biking. Of course, nobody believed him. Vicious George insists it's number 700 and that he just dropped the zero's. Well, we couldn't of been any more wrong he does know a few tricks and don't let him fool you, behind that pudgy exterior is a fat guy! So he also had another trick up his sleeve. He had someone lined up who was willing to do an anal scene with " el Monstro" Ramon. Of course she doesn't know about it but that's why secrets are awesome. So we picked her up at this gym she goes to work out at and in no time we had her in...
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Our feet play an important role in getting us around. When we walk or stand, our feet carry the burden of our body weight, as well as bearing the various pressures of movement and the constraints of footwear.
Sometimes, pressure placed on the foot becomes out of balance and extra friction falls on particular areas of the foot. When this happens, the body may respond to the pressure by producing thickenings in the surface layer of the skin. These hard patches of skin are called calluses and are part of the body's defense system to protect the underlying tissues. If the cause of pressure is not relieved, calluses become painful.
If pressure becomes concentrated in a small area, a 'hard' corn may develop. Sometimes the pressure of the corn or callus may produce inflammation which can result in acute pain, swelling and redness.
Sometimes 'soft' corns may form between the toes where the skin is moist from sweat or inadequate drying. These appear white and rubbery and are also caused by excessive friction.
Corns and calluses are most often found on the balls of the feet or the tops of toes. They can also be found on heels and even along the sides of toenails.
Calluses and corns are generally symptoms of underlying problems and in some cases, early warning signs of more complex foot disorders. Because they are caused by continuous pressure in one particular area, they may indicate abnormalities or deformity in bone structure or in the way a person walks. Often calluses and corns are caused by ill-fitting or inappropriate footwear.
Almost everyone!
In fact, calluses and corns affect more people than any other kind of foot problem.
Some people have a natural tendency to develop calluses because of their skin type. For instance, elderly people have less fatty tissue and elasticity in their feet and because of a lack of padding, calluses may form on the bottom of the foot.
Also, people who work in occupations that require them to spend a lot of time on their feet are prone to developing calluses.
The most important thing to remember about treating calluses and corns is never do it yourself without seeing a professional first. Because calluses are generally symptoms of other problems, it is important to have a podiatrist examine your feet to work out what could be causing the pressure.
Over-the-counter remedies such as corn paint or plasters generally only treat the symptoms – not the causes. Also, they can easily damage the healthy skin surrounding the corn if not used properly. Commercial preparations should only be used following professional advice.
It is important that you never cut corns or calluses yourself. In the warm, moist confines of enclosed shoes, infection can easily develop and small cuts can quickly become serious wounds.
Your podiatrist will not only recommend ways to relieve pain and get rid of the corn or callus, but can also help with isolating the cause and preventing the problem recurring. To treat painful corns, your podiatrist will gently remove some of the hard skin of the callus so that the centre of the corn can be removed.
To allow the callus to heal and prevent future cases, your podiatrist may redistribute pressure on the foot with soft padding and strapping or deflective appliances that fit easily into your shoes. For corns on the toes, small foam wedges are useful for relieving pressure on affected parts. For older patients suffering from calluses on the soles of the feet, extra shock absorption for the ball of the foot can help to compensate for loss of natural padding.
Your podiatrist may also discuss the type of footwear most likely to cause corns and calluses. In some cases, special shoe inserts (orthoses) may be prescribed to reduce excessive weight bearing forces on the foot and provide long-term relief.
The best way to prevent the development of calluses and corns is to pay attention to your feet when you feel there is extra pressure on specific areas.
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Noise Art Mentorship Showcase: Proposals for Waterloo
© Fajrina Razak
Create a walkway of batik paintings.
Most of us know what batik looks like, but hardly any of us gets to see and appreciate it up close. Using imagery inspired by her ancestral roots in Central Java, Fajrina Razak will hang rows upon rows of batik paintings in the windy concrete plaza of Waterloo Centre.
© Shahila Baharom
Build a space to consider loneliness.
What is loneliness? Is it the Singaporean condition? Do you have to be alone to experience it? Shahila Baharom will create a multisensory experience within a confined space for us to ponder these thoughts in solitude.
© Winnie Yip
Represent both the change and the domesticity observed around Waterloo.
When you get out of bed in the morning, the folds of your bed sheets become the evidence of the movements of your body throughout the night. Winnie Yip's immersive installation uses this domestic object as a metaphor for the tensions between old and new in the vicinity of Waterloo, which is the site of both traditional religious buildings and constant redevelopment.
© Lee Chuan
Project the outside onto the inside.
How can we experience both inside and outside at the same time? In a way, scrolling through Instagram is one method – we see the world through our phone screens. Lee Chuan's work combines the recent form of the digital screen with the camera obscura, a natural optical phenomenon that allows an outside scene to be projected on an interior.
© Chan Jia Yu
Take over an everyday space with an everyday material.
We use plastic bags every single day. Is it still possible to see this material differently? Chan Jia Yu has been exploring the materiality of this common material – how it can be both light and dense, translucent and opaque. Her experiments have led to some magical moments, all using the humble plastic bag.
© Cynthia Delaney Suwito
Observe the strangers that share the spaces in this building.
You're waiting in the line at the chicken rice stall. You notice that the person ahead of you is wearing a purple shirt. The person ahead is dressed in blue. What else could you learn about strangers if you paid attention? Cynthia Delaney Suwito's exercises will show us the small and absurd ways we can observe the people around us.
Opening on 19 January is the Noise Art Mentorship Showcase. This year's edition takes place at the Waterloo Centre, where 12 artists will present 12 proposals, reframing the everyday environment between the residential and commercial areas.
"In between the shops, offices and HDB flats of Waterloo Centre, we encounter public spaces both underused and overlooked. There are wide-open concrete plazas and locked-up dead spaces. Architectural decisions made in the 1970s, then a series of modifications and repairs over the past four decades. "
The exhibition runs through 31 January, 12–7pm at the Waterloo Centre. There will be an opening Block Party on Wednesday, 18 January from 7–9 pm at Level 5, Open Plaza, 262 Waterloo Street. RSVP to Su Pei by 11 January 2017.


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Leaving Big Man Politics Behind
The fall election in Georgia is likely to be very competitive with the real possibility, although no certainty, of a parliament with four, five or even six parties and a governing coalition that is formed after the election. Despite this, the election is still seen by many through the lens of Bidzina against Misha. The former Prime Minister, Bidzina Ivanishvili, holds no office but is broadly understood to continue to play a role in the Georgian government as well as in the governing Georgian Dream (GD) coalition. The former President, Mikhail Saakashvili, has now moved to Ukraine, become a Ukrainian citizen and taken a position as governor of Odessa. Nonetheless, he is still seen as the major figure within the opposition United National Movement Party (UNM) and has occasionally indicated that he plans a triumphant return to Georgia after the election in October.
Reducing the election to simply Bidzina against Misha is tempting as it captures much of the feeling among the political class in Georgia, but it is also inaccurate and a disservice to the Georgian people. Most recent polls indicate that fewer than half of the voters in Georgia are at the moment likely to vote for the GD or the UNM. From that perspective, it looks like the voters are not so much divided between Saakashvili and Ivanishvili but that they have a similar view of both political giants-they don't see either of them as key to solving Georgia's problems.
Both the GD and UNM would benefit from crafting an image that is less tied to that of these larger than life, divisive and controversial individuals. This is difficult because both parties, therefore, benefit from strengthening those links with regards to their opponent. Thus, the UNM has framed their election appeal as one that is centered around opposition to Ivanishvili, while the GD raises the specter that a UNM victory would mean a return to power of Saakashvili, or at least his most loyal cronies. The UNM does not spend a lot of time with attacks on the GD Prime Minister and official party leader Giorgi Kvirkishvili because they know he does not galvanize their base the way the mention of Ivanishvili does. Similarly, the GD spends little time attacking David Bakradze, the leader of the UNM in parliament and the person likely to become Prime Minister should the UNM return to power.
While the GD and UNM have a political incentive to differentiate themselves from Ivanishvili and Saakshvili, the two powerful political figures may have the opposite incentive. A GD victory in which Ivanishvili plays a minor role and is not visible will push him further into the background and make it more difficult for Ivanishvili to play a significant role in the post-election government. This is what Ivanishvili has said he would like to see occur, but the role he plays in the election will be an indicator of the sincerity of those views.
For the Governor of Odessa the stakes are even higher. The UNM would clearly be a stronger political party if it could put the Saakashvili period firmly in the past; and the best way to do that is to move forward without Saakashvili himself. However a strong showing by a UNM with decreasing ties to the former President will make it harder for Saakashvili to continue to be relevant in Georgian politics.
In 2012 even though as President he was not on the ballot, Saakshvili was a central figure in the election. The GD campaign was focused on him and a few high profile people in his government, rather than on the individuals on the UNM party list. This was particularly true because of the widespread assumption at the time that if the UNM won, Saakashvili would have remained in power by moving from the presidency to become prime minister in the new constitutional system where the latter had more power.
As that election progressed, Saakashvili, once the political sun around which politics in Georgia and the UNM rotated, began to be a liability to his party. The UNM, when faced with their first genuinely formidable electoral opponent, in the form of the GD in 2012, found themselves spending valuable time and political capital not presenting a vision of reform and economic development to the voters, but cleaning up the political and governance messes that Saakashvili himself created with increasing frequency during the later years of his presidency. This included things like the then President's bizarre promise to build a brand new city called Lazika in western Georgia, his refusal, at the time, to unequivocally rule out remaining in power as Prime Minister after the election, and his occasionally erratic behavior.
There is a lesson in that for the GD as they move towards this election. Ivanishvili, without whose leadership and resources the GD election victory in 2012 would have been all but unimaginable, may not be quite the same asset this cycle. The more this election is about Ivanishvili's continued role as a behind the scenes power, controversial development proposals, or reacting to his infrequent but controversial comments to the media, the more difficult the GD's task will be. Ivanishvili probably will not become a liability for the GD comparable to what Saakashvili was to the UNM in 2012, but it is clear that from an electoral perspective, he will not have the same unambiguously positive impact on the GD that he did in 2012.
Despite the role that Saakashvili and Ivanishvili continue to play in their respective political blocks, particularly in the eyes of their opponents, Georgian politics is moving beyond them. The large number of people who, according to all recent polls, are not, at least for the moment, supporting either of their parties is evidence of this. Thus, while political elites continue to want to rehash the politics of the 2010-2013 period, the voters have declining interest in this paradigm. Calling Ivanishvili a Russian stooge is political red meat to the UNM base, while reciting the abuses committed by the UNM during their time in power has a similar impact on the GD base, but for many voters this is yesterday's news, and yesterday's battle.
It is necessary for both the UNM and the GD to move beyond this Ivanishvlii-Saakashvili political frame, but it will not be easy. Both parties will continue to try identify their opponent with their most prominent former official. Moreover, while it is possible that Ivanishvili wants to become less involved in politics, the same cannot be said for Saakashvili. The former President seems unable to help himself from replaying the politics of 2012 in a kind of public rumination, not least because a Georgia whose central political story is no longer about Ivanishvili and Saakashvili is one where there is little room, from a political perspective, for Saakashvili .
Additionally, for both major parties, the 2010-13 political dynamic remains to a significant extent their political raison d'etre. Absent the issues and conflicts from that era, both parties would struggle to forge a new identity and electoral appeal. The UNM has had some partial success with this as, at least at the elite level, they have crafted a position as pro-west and liberal. However, that is currently a crowded a political space in Georgia as the Free Democrats, Republicans and others have similar positions on economics and western orientation. The GD have always been a broad party who have transitioned from a broad coalition dedicated to defeating the UNM to a somewhat less broad coalition seeking to govern, but with little basis in shared vision or ideology. For the other parties competing in this election, the Misha-Bidzina frame is less central but still significant. These parties will have to struggle to both convince voters that they are truly independent of both of the major parties as well as to provide messages that get beyond the Saakashvii-Ivanishvili dynamic.
The inclination among political elites to consistently return to the Saakashvili versus Ivanishvili paradigm is also facilitated by an electorate that does not have significant issue based cleavages and a political system rooted in a government-opposition dynamic rather than one of competing vision and interest representation. This political environment contributes to the impressively enduring nature of strongman politics in Georgia. Getting beyond Saakashvili and Ivanishvili is a crucial next step for Georgia, but it will not happen absent a change in the incentives for both parties and an alternative approach that is both compelling and plausible to party elites and ordinary voters.
The Georgia Analysis is a twice monthly analysis of political and other major developments in Georgia. Lincoln Mitchell is a political development, research and strategic consultant who has worked extensively in the post-Soviet space. If you would like to be on the Georgia analysis mailing list or are interested in more research, analysis or consulting for your business, government, campaign or other organization, please email firstname.lastname@example.com.