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Sonic the Hedgehog
"Warp Sonic" is the tenth episode of the Sonic the Hedgehog television series. Despite airing as the tenth episode of the series during the show's original run, it was initially produced as the eleventh episode of the series. It first aired on 20 November 1993.
- Dirk (Only appearance)
- Dr. Robotnik (Mentioned)
- Griff (Only appearance)
- Knothole Freedom Fighters
- Ratbot (multiple) (Only appearance)
- Royal Guard (Mentioned)
- Sir Charles Hedgehog (Mentioned)
- Swat-Bot (multiple)
- Mobius
- Great Forest
- Lower Mobius (Only appearance)
- Robotropolis
- Chili dog (multiple)
- Power Rock (First appearance)
- Hover Sled (First appearance)
- Hover Unit (multiple)
The episode begins with Sonic, Sally and Antoine sneaking into Robotropolis' traffic control center. There, they are forced to hide when a Hover Unit passes by them. This Hover Unit soon lands and out comes a Swat-Bot. The robot proceeds to press a few buttons on its wrist, then flies of in its Hover Unit again. Sonic wonders what this meant, and Sally puts on some infrared binoculars that allows her to see the lasers surrounding control center, forming an alarm grid. Antoine is afraid that they will not be able to get through the laser grid without setting off the alarm. Sonic, however, has a different opinion on the matter and throws down some ropes, which the heroes used to climb downstairs. Upon getting onto the bridge leading to the control center, Antoine himself almost falls over the railing, but manages to climb back up. Sally then pulls out Nicole and has her create a holographic overlay over the laser grind, forming several layers of holographic squares that Sonic has to pass through. Once she is done, Sally asks Sonic if he will be able to get through. However, Sonic is very confident that he can handle it and quickly runs in-between the lasers before getting to the main computer. Sonic then asks for an applause from his friends. Sally, however, is more interested in the mission and has Nicole help her locate the slot where Sonic is supposed to insert a special disc. Upon doing so, the system suffers a short circuit. Sonic then returns to Sally who informs him that all of Robotropolis' traffic movements have now been paralyzed.
With the mission complete, Antoine suggests that they should escape, prompting Sonic to direct his friends towards a tunnel. After opening the door however, an alarm is sounded. Soon after, the heroes arrive at a fork in the road. Sally tells them to turn right, but they soon stumble upon a Swat-Bot patrol. Sonic thus has them to run to the left instead, only to find the tunnel road blocked. The heroes thus take the middle tunnel road, only for more Swat-Bots to come from there too. As they get surrounded, Antoine is pulled through an opening in the wall behind him. Sonic and Sally follow Antoine through the opening in the wall before the Swat-Bots manage to shoot them. Inside the wall, the heroes discover they have been saved by someone named Griff, who helps Sally get up. The heroes then introduce themselves to each other. However, Swat-Bots soon manage to break into the wall, so Griff quickly leads the Freedom Fighters down a narrow passage in the wall, which leads them to a slide. When Sally asks Griff where he is taking them, he replies "Lower Mobius". He explains to Sonic that about thirty of them escaped from Dr. Robotnik and managed to create an underground city. Sonic then remembers that he has heard of them. After passing through the slide, the heroes arrive in an underground hall where Griff opens one of the tubes, revealing a yellow Hover Sled. Using it, the heroes descend through the underground pipes. Antoine in particular is very afraid of Griff's driving because the Hover Sled requires some maintenance and that the tunnel road is dangerous. Along the way, Griff drives them towards a dead end, causing Antoine to panic, but Griff opens the path with a laser sensor. >Griff explains that the blocked tunnels serve to keep out the Ratbots that Dr. Robotnik created many years ago. However, he eventually abandoned them and now they are running wild through the tunnels. Griff also scares Antoine by telling him of the biggest of the Ratbots, which is a mutant.
Finally, the ride comes to an end, and the heroes get out and enter the underground city of Lower Mobius. There, Dirk comes to meet them. Antoine and Dirk both exchange salutes. Griff then introduces them to Lower Mobius' energy chamber and explains that Lower Mobius has a huge generator in the ceiling that powers an energy crystal illuminating all of Lower Mobius: without it, it would not be possible for them to survive underground. Sonic take s a liking to it and notes that they could use something like that in Knothole Village. One can, however, notice that the lighting is dimming from time to time. On the way into Lower Mobius, Sonic is able to smell chili dogs and rushes towards the stand selling them. Before Sonic can eat anything however, an alarm is sounded. The residents proceed to flee and close their homes, and the chili dog stand closes as well. Griff then comes rushing in, asking Sonic to help them repel the Ratbots trying to penetrate the pipe system.
The heroes proceed to their destination in the Hover Sled, but when the Hover Sled stops working, Ratbots attack them. Griff tells them that he can fix the Hover Sled, but that he needs time for that. Sonic jumps out of the Hover Sled and decides to take care of the Ratbots, who attack him with their electrified tails. Sonic manages to avoid the impact from the Rabots' tails however, resulting in the destruction of a water-conducting pipe. However, Sonic is soon approached by Ratbots from both sides, but he manages to take it in stride. Sonic avoids the attacks and escapes from the Ratbots again, but soon runs into a pipe emitting hot gas. However, this gives Sonic an idea. Luring the Ratbots into attacking the gas pipe, the hot gas ends up spilling onto the Ratbots, defeating them. However, Griff has still not managed to fix the Hover Sled. To make matters worse, the mutant Ratbot Griff mentioned earlier appears from one of the tunnels, ready to pounce on the heroes. In response, Sonic pulls out a Power Ring, and with its power, Sonic manages to push the Hover Sled back into Lower Mobius, with Griff sealing the entrance behind them. Impressed, Griff asks Sonic about the Power Ring, and Sonic explains that only his Uncle Chuck knows how they work and that he developed them before he was kidnapped and turned into a Worker Bot. As Griff asks if there is more of them, Sally explains that they receive a new Power Ring every twelve hours. Sonic then lets Griff see the Power Ring, who takes a liking to it.
Sonic goes back to eating his chili dogs, but this time, he is interrupted by the disruptions in Lower Mobius' energy supply. Meanwhile, in the control center, Griff and Dirk have discovered that their energy supply will not last more than another twenty-four hours. This makes Griff decide to obtain the source of the Power Rings. Because he does not know if they can trust the Freedom Fighters however, Griff decides to play it differently. Meanwhile, Sonic tries to eat his chili dogs again, but this time, Antoine interrupts him and informs him that Griff is seducing Sally. Antoine quickly takes Sonic to the park where the two of them see Griff pick a flower for Sally and begin complementing her on the bench. This makes Sally blush. Feeling jealous, Sonic arrives with a larger bouquet for Sally. What's more, he decides to recite Sally a poem that he has actually dedicated to himself. It is then Antoine brings Sally the biggest bouquet. He then kneels down before Sally and begins reciting a poem that he has devoted to his devotion to Sally as a princess. Sonic interrupts him however, because he cannot stand listening to it. This in turns disgusts Antoine and the both of them start arguing until Sally separates them because they are being unkind to Griff. Sally then tells them to apologize to him since he saved their lives earlier. Sonic, however, is not interested in apologizing to someone who is trying to steal his girlfriend. In return, Sally tells him that they have never been in a relationship. Griff then interrupts the argument and assures Sonic that he is not out to steal Sally. He then offers to bring the heroes back to the surface. Sonic prefers to go on foot, but when Sally accepts Griff's offer, Sonic changes his mind, with Antoine joins them.
Later, the heroes leave one of the pipes in Robotropolis and fly into the Great Forest, and Griff is delighted by the sight of Mother Nature. Sally suggests that he should visit Knothole, but Griff replies that he must return to Lower Mobius. Sonic and Antoine get out of the Hover Sled, and Sally kisses Griff on the cheek, thanking him for all he has done. Antoine then tries to help Sally out of the Hover Sled, but she refuses. While no one is watching, Griff unplugs one of the cables in his Hover Sled and pretends that he cannot start it. Sally tells him however, that Griff is welcome to spend the night in Knothole, which Griff accepts.
Later, Sally and Griff walk over to the Lake of Rings. There, Antoine tries to stop them since it is his duty as a Royal Guard to protect the Lake of Rings. Antoine is unable to hold them back for long however, as Sally simply walks past him with Griff. Sally then shows Griff the lake, just as a Power Ring emerges from it. Griff in particular finds it magnificent. Later, at night, Antoine is sleeping by the lake when Griff comes by and jump into the lake. He then swims to the bottom where he finds the Power Ring generator and the object powering it: the Power Rock. Griff proceeds to pick up the Power Rick and takes it with him while Antoine is still asleep.
As Griff walks through Knothole, Sally looks out through the window in her hut and at the moon. There, Sonic gives her a scare when Sonic comes into her hut. Sonic proceeds to admit that he has been thinking lately, and Sally asks him if he is still jealous. Sonic rejects this notion however, and eventually gives up on the conversation. Thinking Sonic is clueless, Sally tells him to look in a mirror to sees which one of them is the clueless one. Sonic does that, but says he only sees "hedgehog perfection", much to Sally's frustration. Meanwhile, Griff is taking the Power Rock back to his Hover Sled and launches it, setting a course for Lower Mobius. At the same time, Antoine suddenly wakes up and notices a strange gurgling in the Lake of Rings. Back in Sally's hut, Sonic argues with Sally over what Griff has that he does not have. In response, Sally says "a brain". Suddenly however, Antoine comes marching into the hut and exclaims that something is wrong with the Lake of Rings. This prompts Sonic to run to the Lake of Rings where he notices the bubbling. Diving into the lake, Sonic takes a look around and notices that the Power Rock is gone. Sonic then emerges from the lake and tells Sally and Antoine about his discovery. With Sonic telling his friends to take a guess about who could commit this theft, the trio finds a crystal shard where Griff's Hover Sled used to be. Having proof that Griff took the Power Rock, Sonic rushes to reclaim it.
Meanwhile, Griff has already placed the Power Rock into Lower Mobius' generator. He is then informed, however, that the Ratbots have gotten through and entered Lower Mobius. At the same time, Sonic finds the pipe entrance to Lower Mobius and enters it. Back in Lower Mobius, the residents are trying to fight the Ratbots, but the Ratbots are proving to be too strong. Griff and Dirk eventually enter the battle themselves and grabs some sticks to drive the Ratbots away with. Griff, however, is hit by one of the Ratbots' tails and falls. Fortunately, Sonic arrives immediately after and comes to Griff's rescue before starting to run around the Ratbots. He then lures them over to the chili dog stand. As the Ratbots attack him though, Sonic is forced to jump onto the roof and jump back onto the ground. he then begins to spin around very quickly, thus turning himself into a living drill, and begins digging into the ground. Sonic soon after emerges right behind the Ratbots, deterring them. As the Ratbots attack again however, Sonic gets their tails tangled up, resulting in the robotic mutants short-circuiting themselves with their electric tails, destroying them.
Griff wants to thank Sonic, but Sonic does not want his thanks, only the Power Rock. Griff admits that that he used it to power Lower Mobius' energy crystal, but Sonic tells him that it does not justify his actions. Griff thus takes Sonic up to the generator and gives Sonic back the Power Rock. Seeing his repentance, and bearing in mind that Griff is also fighting Robotnik, however, Sonic breaks off a fragment of the Power Rock and gives it to Griff, who puts it into the generator, effectively powering the energy crystal. Sonic and Griff then share a handshake, signifying their newfound friendship.
- When Antoine salutes Dirk, he moves his head but his nose stays in place.
Title in other languages
|Энергетический камень
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Huawei Ascend P7 Features Leak, Launches Soon
SHENZHEN, China – With few days left for Huawei to officially launch its latest flagship handset, the Huawei Ascend P7, we are already seeing a number of live images of the device.
The showcasing ceremony for the Ascend P7 is just around the corner. Looking at the leaked pictures, readers may see that the home display shows two SIM slots on the 5-inch 1080p display screen, so we know it will be a dual-SIM phone. The phone will support LTE networks. There are two cameras on the phone, a 13MP at back and an 8MP on front. Also, there is a microSD slot for memory expansion.
It is said that the phone will come with its own version of Android 4.4.2 KitKat, called EmotionUI, and Huawei's home-made quad-core chipset Kirin 910T with 2GB of RAM. This processor is said to be equivalent to Qualcomm Snapdragon 600, which is already becoming a little old for high-end devices of 2014.
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Wedding Attire Style Guide
When did decoding the dress code of wedding attire style become more puzzling than choosing a wedding gift? You might be thinking, "what's the difference between black tie and formal?" As more and more wedding trends and themes become popular, it is not uncommon for couples to ask guests to dress in certain attire. Clean-looking wedding photos and being comfortable are just a few of the reasons why couples encourage guests to follow a dress code. Most wedding attire requests are stated on the invitation, but for those that don't, finding the right outfit can be tricky. If you're attending a wedding and the attire isn't clearly stated, here are a few things to keep in mind to narrow down your search:
Season and Weather
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One of the easiest and most obvious clues for determining your wedding attire is the weather and season of the wedding date. For weddings held in the spring and summer, think of attire that is a lighter fabric, and also options that can be versatile for unforeseen weather changes like rain or a temperature change. It's a better idea to think about pairing your attire with a jacket or accessories to keep you warm from the cold if the wedding is in the fall or winter months. When it comes to colors and patterns, stick with trends that match to the season, and ones that are not overpowering or distracting.
The Venue and Time of Day
When it comes to planning your wedding attire, it may require a little bit of research. Look up the venue of the wedding, which can be found right on the invitation. If the wedding is being held outside, be prepared and dress accordingly. Some wedding venues are very formal and will imply the dress code by which you should follow. Weddings held in the daytime are often more casual and less formal, while nighttime weddings typically have a black tie optional theme.
Match Your Date or Ask The Happy Couple
If you're attending a wedding with a plus one or significant other, ask them what they are planning on wearing. This will give you the opportunity to gauge how formal or informal they will be dressing, as well as factor in the possibility to coordinate outfits. When it comes to matching your date, it's better to keep things simple and subtle. If you're still completely clueless and struggling to find your attire, don't be afraid to reach out and ask the bride and groom. Most brides will be more than happy to offer suggestions and steer you away from wedding fashion do's and don'ts.
For those still struggling to find the right wedding attire, The Black Tux, leading experts in wedding tuxedo and suit rentals, have created a wedding guest style guide to inspire and direct you in the right direction.


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Seniors: Red Cord applications are now due Tuesday
Seniors: Forms to apply for a Civic and Social Expectations "Red Cord" are available in main guidance and house offices, or you can print the paperwork at home from this link.
The cord is a recognition of seniors partaking in outstanding service to the LHS community. Extracurricular and service activities completed during grades 9-12 are applied as points towards earning a red cord to wear on graduation night.
The application provides an overview of the point system as well as the conditions and requirements. Seniors will be required to acquire signatures from advisers verifying their service.
NEW DEADLINE: The deadline to apply for a cord is Tuesday, May 21.


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The next 'story pack' for Stellaris will be doing the robot on 21 September. Priced at $10, Synthetic Dawn is going to be all about the rise of the machines.
It'll allow a special 'Machine Empire' start, with specific narrative event chains and mechanics. You'll (potentially) be constructing a robot hive mind and striving towards an AI network of galactic prominence. Fallen Empires will have a chance to be synthetic in nature, too. Plus there may be trouble arising if the robo-beings start getting in the mood for revolution.
Expect more Stellaris race portraits for synthetics and some voice packs for VIR as well. Since Paradox usually release their major patches alongside DLC, it's likely (but not confirmed anywhere I can see just yet) that 1.8 will come on 21 September as well.
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Robert Surcouf
From Academic Kids
Robert Surcouf (1773–1827) was a famous French Privateer. During his lengendary career, he captured 47 ships and was renowned for his gallantry and chivalry, earning the nickname of Roi des Corsaires ("King of Privateers").
Surcouf was born in December 1773 in Saint-Malo, a fortified town in Britanny, traditionally a corsaire stronghold. He attended a religious school and was educated by the Jesuits. At 13, he escaped his professors and stole a small craft to prove his ability to sail; he was subsequently caught in a tempest and had to be rescued.
At age 15, he enlisted on a merchantman to India. Between 1789 and 1791, he participated in slave trade between Mozambique and Madagascar. In 1792 he came back to Saint-Malo and discovered the politcal changes France had undergone in the wake of the French Revolution. He sailed to Isle de France (present-day Mauritius) in August on a commercial brig, and was informed on his arrival of the outbreak of war against Britain. Isle de France was threatened by two vessels (54-gun and 60-gun) commanded by Commodore Osborn. Surcouf was made a second officer of the frigate Cybèle, which, with another frigate and a brig, and with less than half their firepower, engaged and repelled the attackers. Surcouf was one of the heroes of the day.
He was made a captain in Isle de France, and expressed his ambition to wage corsair warfare against England. However, the Convention frowned at privateers, and it was difficult to obtain a letter of marque.
On the 3rd of June 1794, Surcouf sailed with the 4-gun ship La Créole, with a complement of 30 men, with orders to bring rice to Mauritius, and encountered three English ships escorted by the 26-gun Triton; he used a technicality to engage combat in self-defence, by not flying his colours until the English ships requested them by firing a warning shot (a naval convention of the time), which Surcouf later reported to consider an aggression. After a brief gunnery exchange, the British ships lowered their flag and were brought back to Mauritius, with their cargo of rice and mais. Surcouf was welcomed as a saviour in the famished Port Louis. The capture was declared legal, but in the absence of a letter of marque, the authorities retained the entire cargo (a portion of which normally goes to the corsair).
Following a dispute with the governor of Isle de France, Surcouf sailed to France to receive his letter of marque. He returned to sea in Nantes in August 1798, as captain of the 18-gun Clarisse, with 105 men. He captured four ships in the South Atlantic, and two others near Sumatra in February 1799. On the 11th of November, the 20-gun Auspicious was captured, with a cargo worth in excess of one million francs. Surcouf later had to flee before the 56-gun frigate Sybille, throwing eight guns overboard to out-sail the British warship. He captured a British brig and an American merchantman before returning to Isle de France.
In May, 1800, Surcouf took command of La Confiance, a fine and fast 18-gun frigate from Bordeaux undergoing repairs in Isle de France. Beginning in March, he led a brilliant campaign which resulted in the capture of nine British ships. On the October 7th, 1800, in the Bay of Bengal, La Confiance met the 38-gun Kent, a 1200-ton East Indiaman with 400 men and a company of naval riflemen. Despite being outnumbered three to one, the French managed to seize control of the Kent. He became a living legend in France and, in England, a public enemy whose capture was valued at 5 millions francs, although he was noted for the discipline of his crew and his humane treatment of prisoners.
On the 13th of April 1801, though chased by British warships, he arrived in La Rochelle. He settled in Saint-Malo, married, and spent six years in retirement, as a businessman.
In 1803, at the breaking of the Treaty of Amiens, First Consul Napoleon Bonaparte personally offered him the title of captain and command of a frigate squadron in the Indian Ocean. Surcouf, however, refused, for two reasons: first, he would not have been allowed to operate as independently as he desired; and second, he believed that the war against England should be waged with economic means (i.e. by attacking its merchant navy) rather than direct naval assault. His arguments did not fall on deaf ears; in 1805, Napoleon chose a blockade against England rather than direct confrontation, and allowed privateers to operate with relative impunity. Surcouf left in good terms, and was made officer of the Légion d'Honneur on the 18th of July 1804.
In 1804, Surcouf went into business as ship-owner, and equipped 14 privateers in the Indian Ocean (among them his brother Nicolas Surcouf and his cousin Joseph Potier). Their achievements, however, were somewhat less impressive than Surcouf's own: four of the corsairs were captured by British warships, and 5 campaigns turned a deficit.
In 1807, a British vessel captured Nicolas Surcouf. On the 2nd of March, Surcouf returned to sea on a specially-built three-mast, the 20-gun Revenant. Le Revenant was constructed under special directives by Surcouf himself, with a completely coppered hull, and a remarkable (for the time) top speed of 12 knots. Surcouf arrived at Isle de France in June, defeating the British blockade and capturing several ships on the journey. During the subsequent campaign, which was to be his last, Surcouf captured 16 British ships, partly because British ships tended to lower their flag as soon as they identified their opponent. He returned to Isle de France on the 31st of February 1808. He then decided to stay on the island, leaving the campaign to his second-in-command (and cousin) Joseph Potier. In two campaigns, the latter captured about 20 ships, including the large 34-gun Portuguese Conceçao.
The governor of Isle de France, General Charles Decaen, seized the Revenant for the defense of the island. After a heated argument with Decaen, Surcouf acquired the frigate La Sémillante, renamed it Le Charles, and sailed it back to France. In the meantime, Decaen had confiscated all Surcouf's possessions in the Indian Ocean. In October 1808, the Revenant (renamed Iena), was captured by a British warship. She would be re-taken two years later by the frigate Bellone, under captain Duperré.
On the 4th of February 1809, Le Charles arrived in France with a 8-million franc cargo. Surcouf was received by Napoleon and made Baron d'Empire, and his possessions were returned to him.
In January 1814, Surcouf was made a colonel in the National Guard of Saint-Malo. However, he took no part in the Hundred Days as a chief of Legion. After the war, he returned to Saint-Malo, rich and with the title of baron, and became a merchant ship-owner, establishing business with Terre-Neuve, the Caribbean, Africa and the Indian Ocean.
In 1817, he fought against twelve Prussian officers with a cue stick because they had insulted an old man in a bar; he managed to hold them long enough to challenge them all to duels. He subsequently defeated eleven of the officers, one by one, leaving the last and youngest alive "to tell the tale".
He died on the 8th of July 1827, and was carried to his grave by sea on a flotilla of over 50 sailboats.
- Discussing with a British officer:
- "- You French fight for money, while we British fight for honour.
- - A man fights for what he lacks the most!"
- On spotting the much more powerful Kent:
- "The reward will only be fatter!"
- The phrase "A man fights for what he lacks the most!" is said by "cap'tain Red" in Polansky's Pirates!.
- The manoeuver consisting in setting up a decoy a night by planting a lantern on a small boat was executed by Surcouf to successfully escape the British frigate HMS Sybille. In Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, a British ship (ironically enough) escapes a French privateer using this same trick.
- Surcouf happened to be a descendant of Duguay-Trouin on the side of his mother.
Ships named after Robert Surcouf
Five French warship have borne his name:
- A mixed propeller 531-ton dispatch boat (1858–1885)
- A 1850-ton steam-powered cruiser (1889–1921)
- The famous 3300-ton World War II submarine Surcouf (1929–1942)
- A T47-type fleet escort (1964–1972)
- The stealth La Fayette-class frigate Surcouf (1993–)
External links
- Robert Surcouf (in French) (http://www.netmarine.net/bat/flf/surcouf/celebre.htm)
- Robert Surcouf (in French) (http://www.cotre-corsaire-renard.com/surcouf.htm)


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Valentine's Day celebrated within Plants vs. Zombies 2Written by Arcade Game Blog in Accueil on 4 February 2016 à 20:25
With the coming of Valentine's Day, if you are not in the mood for love yet, you should probably get the latest update for your tower-defence game! That's none other than Plants vs. Zombies 2 and it's now holding an event to celebrate love! Do note that the update was released on the 2nd of this month and it will end on the 14th. It was also hinted that EA had another expansion coming for the game and this will go live by the 16th of February. Keep an eye here for more details!
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Sporting KC falls 3-1 to NYC FC (2:49). Andy Edwards and Charles Gooch met up with some fans at Strange Days Brewery to watch the game. The defense was not good, despite the small field (4:27). There was a take quake (8:43).Benny Feilhaber had his worst game in a Sporting shirt (22:30).
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Producer Sean fills in for Charles Gooch and breaks down Sporting KC's 2-0 loss to FC Dallas with Andy Edwards. The game started well with Giddeon Zelalem looking good in the number 6 spot. Busio had a game to forget. He was involved on the calamity of a first goal. Not that is mattered, but Allan Kelly didn't cover himself with glory.
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San Jose Earthquakes are all of the sudden one of the hottest teams in MLS (1:15). Don't look now, but Bruce Arena has fixed the New England Revolution (10:18). It wouldn't be an MLS segment without a THE MLS segment. The refs in the NYCFC and New York Red Bulls obliged (19:34).
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Andy Edwards and Charles Gooch break down Sporting Kansas City's 3-0 win over Vancouver Whitecaps (2:13). Felipe Gutierrez had his second good game in a row (8:00). Gedion Zelalem also turned in his second straight good performance (20:18). Ilie will miss SKC's next match vs FC Dallas, who fills in for him (27:19). Gerso is good (30:20). SKC are closing in on a summer transfer...at left back (41:31).
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Andy Edwards and Charles Gooch announce their MLS Live Memorial Power Rankings for June (:30). You should be watching LAFC, Portland Timbers, Minnesota United, and D.C. United. Obviously Carlos Vela is running away with the Landon Donovan MVP award, but Nani, Atuesta, and Pozuelo are our runners-up for June. Thank you Atlanta United for providing the off-field drama as manager Frank de Boer is feuding with star acquisition Pity Martinez. Finally we wrap up the 2019 World Cup.
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Andy Edwards and Charles Gooch begin the show discussing Andy's article for The Athletic on Yohan Croizet (2:44). The they dive into a video from Bill Reno at everybodysoccer.com on what's been wrong with Tim Melia this year (20:08). Finally, Roger Espinoza has fully returned to training (34:35). This is our Thunder Road.
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Research report – Kenya
This report provides an overview of the context within which community-oriented policing in Kenya currently operates. It focuses on the findings of our researchers in and around the capital city of Nairobi. For most Kenyan residents and police officers, especially those living or working in Nairobi's extensive slums and poor areas, police-community relations are characterised by mutual distrust. The regime is widely regarded as corrupt … Continue reading Research report – Kenya


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Hey cancer peeps! I just learned that a pal of mine from college just got a new show green-lighted on Showtime. Its called "The C Word" for now and sets out to be a dark comedy about a young woman with cancer. And dig this…Laura Linney stars. How cool is that?!?
Darlene Hunt is the Writer/Producer and a wonderful chick. We were in the same acting class in college and I can personally testify to her amazing talent and fabulous sense of humor. I can only hope she'll do a cameo or two as well, because she's so freakin funny on screen.
Anyway, if you don't already have Showtime, you should subscribe when the show airs. (Lord knows us tumory folk can't have enough TV. Plus you should really watch Weeds. Its terrific and deals with another YAWC hot topic, Pot!)
Stay tuned!


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Indie rock was the American version of post-punk. By 1985, hardcore punk had essentially evaporated and many of the artists who paved the way for American loud-fast-rules thrash soon discovered 1) reverb and 2) how to turn off the distortion pedal. The largest entities of indie rock in the '80s were SST, Rough Trade, and Homestead Records. Suitably then, bands from these labels comprise the core of this collection, which opens with two of the most successful and influential of their ilk: Hüsker Dü ("Pink Turns to Blue") and Dinosaur Jr. ("Little Furry Things").
Elsewhere, there are progenitors to future alternative big shots, like Squirrel Bait ("Sun God") -- who sired such post-rock faves as Gastr del Sol and the For Carnation -- and Spacemen 3, whose fuzz-drone initiated Spiritualized and Experimental Audio Research. Other popular bands herein, the Flaming Lips, the Melvins, Yo La Tengo, Giant Sand, and the Meat Puppets, still continue creating unique and uncompromising music to this day. However, some songs really don't stand the test of time, or make the most sense in album context. Sure, tracks like "Too Far Gone" by My Dad Is Dead, Pussy Galore's "Sweet Little Hi-Fi," and Big Dipper's "She's Fetching" may trigger some pleasant memories. But the extremely dated period-piece recording -- reverb-soaked drums, anyone? jangling detuned guitars with your pith, sir? -- and esoteric structures don't make such tracks seem like essential additions to the archives of future generations. Nonetheless, the comprehensive compilation is a worthwhile stroll down memory lane, no matter how reluctant the indie coterie may be to step out of armchair cynicism.


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Shrill: Notes From A Loud Woman: GQ culture writer Lindy West's essay collection addresses topics such as fantasy literature, fat acceptance, and being a woman on the Internet with sometimes bittersweet, frequently hilarious results-step five of "How To Stop Being Shy in Eighteen Steps" involves joining a choir with "uniforms that look like menopausal genie costumes.
Shrill is an American comedy web television series on Hulu, based on the book. Shrill follows "Annie, described as a fat young woman who wants to change her life - but not her body." Kelly Lawler from USA Today gave the series a positive review, calling it an "unflinchingly authentic depiction of a fat woman in the modern world," and acknowledging that it "flies past positivity and shoots for fat acceptance". Aidy Bryant from Saturday Night Live stars as Annie.
With a six-episode first season, Shrill will leave you wanting more. So until a second season comes along, here's a list of Shrill read-alikes to read in the meantime.
The power of radical self-love against a global backdrop of war, social upheaval, and personal despair there is a growing sense of urgency to challenge the systems of oppression. Rather than feel helpless in the face of oppression, world-renowned activist, performance poet, and author Sonya Renee Taylor teaches us how to turn to the power of radical self-love in her book.
In Feminasty, author Erin Gibson has written a collection of make-you-laugh-until-you-cry essays that expose the hidden rules that make life as a woman unnecessarily hard and deconstructs them in a way that's bold, provocative and hilarious.
In this intimate and searing memoir, bestselling author Roxane Gay addresses the experience of living in a body that she calls "wildly undisciplined". She casts an insightful and critical eye over her childhood, teens, and twenties - including the devastating act of violence that was a turning point in her young life - and brings readers into the present and the realities, pains, and joys of her daily life.
Samantha Irby exploded onto the printed page with this debut collection of essays about trying to laugh her way through failed relationships, taco feasts, bouts with Crohn's disease, and more.
Growing up as a fat girl, Virgie Tovar believed that her body was something to be fixed. But after two decades of dieting and constant guilt, she was over it - and gave herself the freedom to trust her own body again. In concise and candid language, she delves into unlearning fatphobia, dismantling sexist notions of fashion, and how to reject diet culture's greatest lie: that fat people need to wait before beginning their best lives.


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The September 2017 LEGO Store Calendar is available online and we can now see some of the promotions and events for the month.
September 1-3: Force Friday II – Earn double VIP points on all LEGO Star Wars items. FREE exclusive Scarif Stormtrooper (40176) with purchase of $50 or more.
September 5 & 6: VIP Mini Model build is a Dinosaur.
September 4-21: FREE The LEGO Ninjago Movie Mini Green Ninja Mech Dragon (30428) with purchase of $35 or more, while supplies last.
September 4-30: FREE exclusive The LEGO Ninjago Movie poster with a LEGO Ninjago purchase.
September 14-30: VIPs get early access to TWO exclusive sets. One of them is rumored to be the LEGO Star Wars UCS Millennium Falcon.
September 16: VIP Ninjago Building Event for Red Fire Mech. Registation is required.
September 22 – October 8: FREE The LEGO Ninjago Movie Lloyd Minifigure (30609) with purchase of $50 or more.


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PulpFest 2020 and COVID-19
On March 12, 2020, the World Health Organization declared a global outbreak of the COVID-19 virus. A week later, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted that cases of coronavirus disease were being reported in many states, with some areas experiencing community spread of the virus.
Several US popular culture conventions — including the Windy City Pulp & Paper Convention 20 and this year's Robert E. Howard Days — have either been postponed or canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Currently, the PulpFest organizing committee is monitoring the situation and consulting with our host hotel. At the same time, we are continuing to work toward mounting PulpFest 2020 from August 6 – 9 in Mars, Pennsylvania at the DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh — Cranberry.
PulpFest will continue to assess developments. We will advise you about any changes to our plans through our website and social media pages. So please stay tuned to pulpfest.com.
In the meantime, stay safe and be aware of the needs of others. We hope to see all of you August 6 – 9 for PulpFest 2020.
Jack Cullers, PulpFest Chairperson
(The first and only issue of MEDICAL HORRORS was published in late 1931 with a cover date of January 1932. Published by Harold Hersey's Green Band Publishing Corp. it ran for a single issue. A mix of fiction and non-fiction, it featured such articles and stories as "The Million Dollar Baby Farm," "Chloroformed" and "Doctor A. W. Waite: Satan's Personal Representative."
It has never been quite understood what gave Hersey the idea that a magazine entitled MEDICAL HORRORS could be successful in a field that partially relied on drugstores for distribution. He was, however, a publisher who often thought outside the box.
Although COVID-19 can certainly be described as a medical horror, remember all of the heroic doctors, nurses, and other medical personnel tirelessly serving us and helping the world get through these difficult times. They are the first responders now putting their own well-being at risk. Please remember them in your thoughts and prayers.)


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When Is The Best Time To Take Your Vitamins?
When is the best time to take vitamins to maximize their effectiveness? Find out the answer to this and more below.
RELATED: 10 Best Immune System Supplements
In this article:
- Do You Really Need to Add Vitamins to Your Daily Routine?
- Which Vitamins Are Best Taken in the Morning?
- Which Vitamins and Minerals Are Best Taken at Night?
- Can You Take Different Vitamins at the Same Time?
- Do Vitamins Expire?
- What's the Best Way to Store Vitamins?
- What Should You Keep in Mind When Buying Vitamins?
Should You Take Vitamins at All?
Do You Really Need to Add Vitamins to Your Daily Routine?
Research reveals that in most cases, vitamins are neither beneficial nor harmful for people who take them regularly.
It's important to take caution, though, should you decide to include vitamins in your daily routine. In some instances, they may cause side effects when combined with over-the-counter or prescription drugs.
Taking too many vitamins may also result in other health consequences. For example, vitamin C at high intakes may cause gastrointestinal upset, nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps.
Experts also warn pregnant women to be cautious when choosing vitamins and other supplements. High levels of vitamin A, for instance, may cause congenital defects.
The best way to get vitamins and minerals is through your diet. They recommend adding nutrient-dense foods to your regular nutrition such as green leafy vegetables, fruits, and low-fat meats.
However, some still believe that vitamins help to fill the nutritional gaps in an unbalanced diet. If you are taking regular prescription medications or over-the-counter drugs, though, it is best to consult your doctor before taking supplements.
Which Vitamins Are Best Taken in the Morning?
B vitamins such as B12 are water-soluble, which means they are not naturally produced or stored by the body. After your body absorbs the amount of vitamins it needs, it gets rid of the rest through urine.
Since these vitamins are not stored in the body, it makes sense to get them from supplements. The best time to take vitamins B12 and other water-soluble vitamins is first thing in the morning on an empty stomach.
Water-soluble and B vitamins are known for their energy-boosting and stress-busting abilities. This is why it's ideal to take them in the morning to kick off your day.
Like B vitamins, vitamin C is also water-soluble. This nutrient is naturally found in nutritious foods like kale, broccoli, kiwifruit, and papaya.
However, if you are not getting enough of this nutrient through your diet, vitamin C supplements can help. Most doctors advise splitting the dosage to prevent gastrointestinal upset.
Large doses of vitamin C (1,000 milligrams or more) may cause gastrointestinal distress, nausea, or abdominal pains in some people. If you have a more sensitive stomach, you can take vitamin C in buffered forms.
Vitamin C may also interfere with the absorption of B vitamins, so it's best to take them separately. Experts say the best time to take vitamins C (250 milligrams) is in the morning after breakfast and after lunch.
Which Vitamins and Minerals Are Best Taken at Night?
Doctors commonly advise pregnant women to take a folic acid supplement or other prenatal vitamins for one full year before giving birth. In some cases, they advise taking prenatal vitamins at a particular time of the day.
The best time to take vitamins for expecting moms, though, depends on their pregnancy symptoms. For instance, some prenatal vitamins increase a woman's feeling of nausea.
If this is the case, you can consider taking the vitamin at bedtime.
Magnesium supplements are also best taken at night. Since this nutrient promotes sound, healthy sleep, it is ideal to take them close to bedtime.
Melatonin is the hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycles. While some grains, fruits, and vegetables contain small amounts of this hormone, you can also take melatonin supplements for better sleep.
Iron supplements, meanwhile, help with restless leg syndrome. Taking these supplements before bedtime may help sufferers to sleep much easier and better at night.
Can You Take Different Vitamins at the Same Time?
Taking different vitamins at the same time normally doesn't affect potency and may even be beneficial in some cases. Vitamin C, for instance, improves iron absorption.
However, your gut may find it difficult to absorb different nutrients, especially if you take them in high doses. If you're uncertain which vitamins and minerals to combine, it's best to seek professional advice.
RELATED: 7 Best Vitamins And Supplements For ADHD Symptom Management
Do Vitamins Expire?
Yes and no. While vitamins have an expiration date, this doesn't mean they are unsafe to ingest.
However, this may affect their potency, especially when vitamin supplements are consumed way past their expiration date. Typically, vitamins have a two-year shelf life.
In a nutshell, see to it that you know the expiration date of your vitamins. If you consume it way past its expiration, you may not get the potency you're looking for.
What's the Best Way to Store Vitamins?
You should keep your vitamins in the containers they come in and store them in a cool, dry place. While your bathroom and kitchen are easy options, they are the worst storage locations.
Compared to other rooms, these two accumulate more humidity and heat. As much as possible, keep them in a cool, dry area such as a bedroom drawer or a linen closet.
Remember, though, certain supplements are less stable when kept in an area with room temperature. You can store fish oil, flaxseed, vitamin E, and probiotic supplements in a refrigerator to help extend their shelf life.
What Should You Keep in Mind When Buying Vitamins?
While nothing can replace a well-rounded diet, vitamins prove to be a good option to address nutritional gaps. It's important to take note of these reminders, though, before adding them to your diet.
1. Watch out for unregulated supplements.
Be careful of unscrupulous manufacturers, and make sure to buy only from credible sources. Also, watch out for supplements that have unrealistic or ambitious claims.
2. Do not overdose.
If you think you'll feel better faster by popping more pills, you are mistaken.
As mentioned earlier, vitamins taken in high doses may cause adverse effects. Stick to the recommended dosage advised by your doctor.
3. Consult with your doctor.
When it comes to your health, don't forget to pick your physician's brain. Let them know about the medications you're currently taking, the diet that you're observing, and any health conditions that you have.
Check out this quick review about the Dr. Seeds Vitamin D3 drops!
There is limited evidence on the effect of vitamin supplements to one's health. In fact, some vitamins may cause adverse health effects when taken in high doses.
In a nutshell, if you're uncertain whether vitamins are for you or not, seek professional advice. Also, try your best to eat a well-balanced diet, sleep at least eight hours per night, and practice regular exercise to stay healthy.
Have you taken any of these vitamins? Did you notice any significant effect on your health? We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below!
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Manu Tukutuku has a range of rooms that can be hired for a variety of events. Whether you are planning a wedding or a conference, or you need a local meeting space, we can help.
Our Tui rooms are perfect for weddings and can comfortably seat 100 people or more. The three interconnecting rooms are able to be utilised as one large space and offer a neutral, modern backdrop to suit the style and decoration of almost any wedding theme.
We have a variety of spaces that are ideal for corporate events. Whether you require a smaller room for a meeting or a larger space for up to 100 people, we have the perfect option for you. Our full kitchen facilities and entrance area are perfect for breaks in events or meetings and offer a relaxing area to debrief.
From epic first birthday celebrations to a centenary, Manu Tukutuku has a variety of options available for special occasions. Providing the perfect blank canvas, our facility is a great place to celebrate with family and friends. Children are welcome. Alcohol is not.
Our sports grounds and facilities are great for a multitude of sports teams. If you have a local team that needs a place to practice or play, contact us to find out more about our fields, courts and skate park. Outdoor sports spaces are free of charge.
We also have a wonderful cafe space at Manu Tukutuku that is able to be booked separately or as part of another room hire. The Totara Cafe Space is central and is a public space but is ideal for small gatherings or get-togethers or meetings.
Please indicate the time and day or days you would like to hire the room so we can respond quickly to you.
This is the perfect room for meetings, presentations, and workshops.
The Pukeko Room is great for smaller meetings, groups, or get-togethers.
Tui 1,2,3
These versatile rooms can be booked separately or together.
The Kiwi Kitchen area is available with all room hires.
General Terms and Conditions
The room hire rates are as follows:
Small Rooms - Kereru, Pukeko, Kiwi, Tui 1, 2 or 3
From $5 per hour
Large Room - Tui Room 1, 2 and 3 inclusive
From $35 per hour
Weekend Hire for Tui 1, 2 and 3 inclusive and Kiwi
The Tui room is very popular for celebrations such as birthday parties and weddings on weekends. The whole Tui room including 1, 2 and 3 can be booked in three time slots on Saturday and Sunday:
9am to 1pm
2pm to 6pm
7pm to 12pm
Hire Fee
The room hire fee must be paid prior to the event occurring.
In some instances, a $150.00 bond may be required, especially when bookings fall outside of business hours.
Please clean and tidy the venue thoroughly at the end of your room hire. Should the venue require cleaning after an event, the minimum cleaning charge from our contract cleaner is $150, which wil be deducted from the bond payment if necessary.


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Uinta County School District #1
October 2018-Newsletter, Vol. 30
Last week we shared the math data, this week we are sharing the ELA data. The graphs that follow represent the growth, by scale score, our students made over the series of WY-TOPP assessments in 2017-2018. We are proud of both students and staff for the growth achieved last year! We are doing outstanding work in classrooms across our district and take great pride in the collaborative efforts that will allow us to continue to grow student achievement. Because of you, we are on the pathway to excellence!
The Transportation Department has had excellent representation on the Early Learning Driver Training Committee (ELDT) by our driver trainers; Lead Trainer, Natalie Green and Trainers, Corrie Bloomfield and Pamela Powell. They are writing a curriculum and test for the classroom and behind the wheel, for the ELDT requirement being implemented by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), required by February 8, 2020.
The purpose of the new requirement is to train all CDL Bus Drivers to a high and equal standard before attaining their CDL. All persons attaining a CDL will be required to follow an FMCSA approved training curriculum and be tested to 80% or better proficiency. Our trainers are an instrumental part of the committee developing this training as a model to be used by Wyoming school districts. With their help, we hope to have safer and better trained transportation for our students in Wyoming.
Friday, Oct. 5th, 7pm
701 West Cheyenne Drive
Evanston, WY
Come join us downtown at 4:00 p.m. for the Homecoming parade then for the football game at EHS at 7:00 p.m. GO RED DEVILS!!!
UCSD#1 Administration
Cheri Dunford, Supt., Board Exec. Assistant Ext. 1021
Dr. Joseph Ingalls, Assistant Superintendent K-5 Ext. 1026
Doug Rigby, Assistant Superintendent 6-12 Ext. 1025
Alicia Johnson, Instructional Services Admin. Asst. Ext. 1024
Kristine Hayduk, Human Resources Ext. 1023
Matt Williams, SPED Director Ext. 1040
Diana Olson, SPED Admin. Asst. Ext. 1041
Bubba O'Neill, Activities Director Ext. 1060
Dauna Bruce, Activities Admin. Asst. Ext. 1061
John Williams, Business Director, Ext. 1030
Jaraun Dennis, Facilities Director, Ext. 1075


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The most important analytics benchmark is whether or not it is working. You should be receiving regular analytic reports that tell you if your campaigns and strategies are working or not.
Wilderness Agency implements industry-recognized best practices that keep us accountable and reliable. We stay up to date on new software and the best products for our clients.
How Wilderness Can Help:
- We believe in iterative improvements. The data should tell us what we can do to make everything perform better, and we use it as our biggest tool and roadmap.
- The data is smart. We believe in letting the data drive the decision.
- Through rigorous A/B testing, analytics, video recordings, mouse movements, we can keep our eye on what works and what doesn't. Adjusting accordingly.


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Our Staff
R. Blake Edmonds, DMD
Dr. Edmonds is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School Of Dental Medicine. He completed his residency in anesthesia at the Medical College of Pennsylvania and was awarded by examination, Fellowship stats in the American Society of Dental Anesthesiology.
In addition, Dr. Edmonds is a former U.S. Navy Dental Officer (Reserves). Dr. Edmonds served as a clinical dentist and staff member in the Chester-Crozer Hospital system in Chester, PA until 1989 and remained in private practice for over thirty years.
In 2015 Dr. Edmonds formally introduced the new practice United Dental USA. He looks forward to seeing all of his old patients and welcomes new patients as well! Hope to see your smile soon!
Gerald Daly, DMD
Dr. Daly is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Dental School. He is a certified Dental Anesthesiologist from the Medical College of Pennsylvania (Fellow). Dr. Daly is also in fellow with the Academy of General Dentistry.
Dr. Daly worked in private practice from 1975 to 2009, when he sold his practice. Presently Dr. Daly works between United Dental USA and a staff dentist with the Veterans Administration Hospital from 2005 to the present.
Carolyn Beaman, Office Manager
Carolyn has been working in the dental field as an office manager for over 20 years. She is responsible for making sure the day to day operations of the office run smoothly. Carolyn can be described as a caring and friendly person who loves to interact with the patients on a daily basis.
Carolyn states that she enjoys her job and loves being able to help people understand their insurance along with proposed treatment. One of the rewards of the job is seeing their smile once treatment is completed. When Carolyn is not a United Dental USA, she enjoys reading, shopping and spending time with family and friends.
Dana Jones, Dental Assistant
DanaTay is a graduate from the school of Delaware Valley Academy of Medical and Dental Assistants. She has been in the dental field for 13 years. Working for Dr. Daly and Dr. Edmonds during the duration of those 13 years has been very rewarding for her. She chose the field of dentistry because she knew it would challenge her throughout the years due to the fact that it's a field that is always evolving which would lead to her always learning and growing as well. Dana loves to make people laugh which helps in comforting the patients especially those who may fear the visit to the dentist. This also gives the patient an opportunity to show their new beautiful smiles. You may also catch Dana humming or singing a song which has given many patients a good laugh as well. In her spare time Dana does community service on a regular basis. She also likes to dabble in makeup and fashion but most importantly she loves spending time with family and friends!
Sonya Heath, Dental Assistant
Sonya has been in the dental field for over 20 years. She attended Harcum College as well as Lyons Technical Institute.
Sonya enjoys being a dental assistant because she loves working with people as well as with her hands. Sonya is a people person and with smiling being one of her greatest assets, she's sure to make you happy! Sonya believes when one can smile with confidence, they feel good about themselves. If she can aide in helping one achieve a beautiful smile, her job is fulfilled. As your dental assistant, Sonya strives to make your visit a happy one!


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I'm surprised that some conservatives are defending Senator John McCain's decision to appear in what Drudge is calling a "raunchy boob-fest". Susan Estrich is right to point out McCain's earlier advocacy for cleaner movies and question the Senator's judgement. I watch R-rated movies, so I'm not necessarily angered by his participation in this one (though I have little desire to see Wedding Crashers). What irks me is the obvious hypocrisy. One of the primary things rightists like to nail leftists for is saying one thing and doing another -- form over substance -- so I resent such a prominent rightist politician giving ammunition to the opposition.
Steve from Disaster, Love, Vengeance and Dust says that a stint at the Hanoi Hilton entitles one to "hang out with your wang out as you see fit", but again, that's not the point. The point is that words and deeds should be consistent.
Art Green at Conservative Eyes dismisses the cameo and hypocrisy as not "something people will look towards when choosing someone for President". In my experience, people who lie and are insincere about little things will lie and be insincere about big things. We'd be smart to learn about a candidate before he has opportunities to make bigger mistakes as President.
I think Stu at Red State Rant best captures my own opinion. He points out that many conservatives already question McCain.
Ms Estrich ends with the statement ,"In the end, what may be at issue is not whether conservatives share McCain's sense of humor but whether they come to question his judgment." Don't get me wrong. There are plenty of things I like and respect about Senator McCain and find his life story fascinating and inspriring. In fact I think we probably share the same sense of humor. But even with that, what I think Ms Estrich fails to realize is that I, and many other conservatives, already began questioning his judgement and conservative credentials many years ago. Pity.
True enough, and I doubt the Senator from Arizona will ever get the Republican nomination for the Presidency. McCain is a "maverick" in the same way as Howard Dean (though to a lesser degree). He speaks to a certain niche of supporters, but can't appeal to the party as a whole. He could possibly win an election against Hillary, but he won't get the chance to try.


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A beginner's guide to milf dating (5 steps to success)By admin / April 12, 2018
So, you're over women your own age and are looking for something a little more mature? Tired of adult swim and want to jump into the 40+ dating pool? Have you found yourself browsing the "mature" and "milf" sections on PornHub more than you have the "teen" section? Well, it seems that you're ready to… Read more
5 Fun Things to do in ChicoBy admin / September 26, 2017
Oh, Chico. Some might think we are just a small, dirty, boozy college town and some of you are right. But there is so much more to it than you think. Here are five fun things all of you college students should be taking advantage of in Chico. 1. Join an intramural sports team. Yes,… Read more
So, you're over women your own age and are looking for something a little more mature? Tired of adult swim and want to jump into the 40+ dating pool? Have you found yourself browsing the "mature" and "milf" sections on PornHub more than you have the "teen" section?
Well, it seems that you're ready to try your hand at cougar dating. However, dating older women is a whole different ball game. You can't approach older, mature, established women with the same juvenile strategies you might use on a girl in her early 20s. No, sir. You need to learn the rules and step your game up. Here's a quick guide for all you guys who are ready to start dating in a more elevated age bracket:
1. Older women know what they want
You need to go into dating older women knowing what you want and feeling confident in yourself. Why? Because unlike women who are in their early 20s to mid-30s, Milfs on cougar dating sites know exactly who they are and what they want.
They are attracted to younger men because they're not nearly as jaded as men their own age, but that being said you do need to come across as confident in your identity.
Make sure you go into this knowing what you want too. Older women aren't going to let "I don't know I'm just here for a good time not a long time" stand as an acceptable response to the "What are we?" question.
2. Don't use the C-word
No one really likes to be fetishized. So just like you wouldn't approach an Asian woman and let her know how exotic and oriental-looking you think she is, you shouldn't use "cougar" as a compliment for older women.
Milf might also be a sensitive subject. So be wary about using that word, I can see it being maybe funny in a flirty way if you end up on the topic of kids. Still, tread lightly.
No woman wants to be reminded of their age. So, leave age out of it.
3. Grow up, Man.
If you're dating an older woman you need to make sure that you're acting like a grown man. No, you don't have to somehow gain the life experience of someone twice your senior to be attractive to older women, but you can't expect to act like a child and get away with it.
4. Learn to hold a mature conversation
Do most of your conversations center around partying, your frat bros, and the gym? Well, you need to do some research, my guy.
Women aren't going to want to talk about your recent past as a frat star (it might highlight the age difference, which is NOT what you want). Read a book, read up on wine or beer, find a passion and do some research. Try your best to appear cultured.
5. Don't try to control her whatsoever
One of the reasons older women start dating younger men is because older men tend to be a little stauncher and controlling in relationships. So, make sure you don't start making demands of her.
Don't expect her to cook for you, not go out with her friends, or stop talking to male friends because you feel insecure or entitled. Let her live her life, otherwise you might find yourself suddenly single. Older women don't put up with that kind of childish controlling BS.
Oh, Chico. Some might think we are just a small, dirty, boozy college town and some of you are right.
But there is so much more to it than you think.
Here are five fun things all of you college students should be taking advantage of in Chico.
1. Join an intramural sports team.
Yes, everyone, intramural sports are not just for Greek Life. Chico State offers a wide variety of intramural sports that anyone can join.
There's flag football, softball, soccer and more, and some have coed options.
Joining an intramural team is an awesome way to meet new people, be a part of a team again and have some fun and friendly competition.
2. Go hiking somewhere.
Chico has a lot of cool places to hike. One of my favorites is The Flumes.
The Flumes is an amazing spot that has these elevated narrow troughs that used to carry timber. They're built above gorgeous scenery and a river, so it feels pretty surreal.
If you're looking for something a little more safe and shorter, go to Monkey Face. Monkey Face is a hiking location in Upper Bidwell and offers a beautiful view when you're finished.
3. Visit the Oroville Wildlife Sanctuary.
The Kirshner Wildlife Sanctuary is an amazing rehabilitation center that is home to dozens of exotic animals.
Think of a zoolike environment, but you get to get even more up close and personal with the animals, and it's a lot less expensive.
Even better, it's a lot less cruel and sad than a zoo, because the animals are there because they have special needs that wouldn't allow them to live a happy and healthy life in the wild. The Kirshner Sanctuary nurses the animals back to health and make sure they are comfortable and content.
For less than ten dollars per person, you can see and learn about snow leopards, lions, tigers, bears, tortoises, lemurs, pythons, and so much more.
4. Join a Fraternity or Sorority.
Joining Greek life gives you endless opportunities to get involved with your community, campus, and have a full social life.
Once in a Greek organization, you can get a position, join a committee or simply be an active member.
Fraternities and Sororities offer dozens of volunteer opportunities per semester that keep you super busy. And, of course, there are numerous themed socials and exchanges with other fraternities and sororities that keep your calendar full.
5. Go to events thrown by Chico State's Associated Students.
Chico State's Associated Students puts on events at least three times a month. These events can range anywhere from a sushi making a tutorial to a workshop about gaining professional skills.
These events are usually free or extremely affordable and offer a chance to meet new people. And even better, they're either fun or beneficial professionally.


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With the Honeywell Wi-Fi 7-Day Programmable Thermostat, you'll be able to have the convenience of setting your home's temperature with your mobile devices.
By hooking this up to your device, you'll also be able to keep track of temperature swings in specific areas of the house and adjust them accordingly.
The app is your virtual access to your thermostat, which means you can adjust it remotely. Say you're driving home and you'll get there in 30 minutes. You can cool down or heat up your house before you even get there.
The coolest feature about this programmable thermostat is that it allows for a week's worth of settings.
You'll be able to set your temperatures for every day of the week - meaning, you can cut down on costs by turning everything down when everybody is most likely going to be out of the house.
Honeywell's RTH6580WF is definitely a great addition to any home.
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THE FOLLOWING SEASON 2, EPISODE 7 RECAP "SACRIFICE"Posted: March 8, 2014 Filed under: TV | Tags: cult, episode 7, joe carroll, Lily Gray, luke, mark, Max, mike, recap, review, ryan hardy, season 2, the following Leave a comment
The Following Season 2, Episode 7 Recap
Joe Carroll meets a new cult.
Joe, Emma, and Mandy drive up to a camp hidden in a wooded area. Joe wants to meet with Robert, who visited him a few times in prison and is involved with this new cult.
A woman named Julia arrives with armed men and they all force Joe, Emma, and Mandy to un-dress inside the camp. She treats them like they are new recruits. It turns out Julia is married to Micah, the leader of the camp.
Joe and Micah meet. Joe asks Micah for help, but Micah isn't too thrilled about having him at the camp. He tells Joe that he won't be in charge here because it's the 'Micah show'. Joe humbly asks for refuge.
Julia gives Joe a lie detector test to see if he's being truthful about wanting to start a new life at the camp. He passes the test but something has left Julia feeling unnerved.
In the evening there is a huge gathering at the camp. Joe, Emma, and Mandy are dressed in all white while the other cult members wear black robes and white masks. Emma is brought on a stage and restrained, and Micah cuts her wrists. Her blood drains into a cup and Micah drinks it.
Afterwards Julia meets with Joe and she tells him that Emma is still alive. Joe believes Emma was targeted in an attempt to weaken him, and Julia admits that she doesn't trust him.
Lily's Retaliation
Agent Mendez finally believes Ryan's assertion that Joe Carroll is alive. She also believes that someone in the FBI is tipping off Joe and that his DNA may have been swapped. Mendez tells Ryan that she doesn't respect his reckless behavior and how it impacts the people he loves. She also tells him that he is still facing federal charges.
Mike tells Ryan that he is going home because he's still having trouble dealing with the aftermath of Havenport and Deborah's death. He says therapy hasn't helped, and he almost killed Luke so it's time for him to leave.
Max wants Ryan to stop hunting Joe Carroll, and he tells her that everything he has done so far (like not drinking alcohol and getting healthy) is to stop Joe.
Max is in a parking garage and she sees a father grabbing his young son. She runs over to help and the man dumps her in the trunk of his car with the help of his son. She was setup! Then Lily contacts Ryan to tell him that she has Max.
Ryan, Mike, and the FBI team check out surveillance footage and spot the car that abducted Max. Ryan goes to Luke to see if he knows who Lily would use to kidnap people. Luke says Lily has hired "The Huntsman", a serial killer who chases prostitutes through the woods, kills them, and guts them. The FBI learn his name is Kurt and they find a location on him.
The FBI arrives at Kurt's home to find his wife and his son. Ryan (correctly) guesses the son was at the parking garage when Max was abducted. Mike and Ryan restrain the little boy until he gives up information about Kurt's whereabouts.
Max fights The Huntsman and escapes into the woods. He chases behind her as the FBI team shows up a few minutes later to find the small shed where she was being held.
Mike and Ryan run into the woods and Mike finds Max. Ryan finds The Huntsman and shoots and kills him.
The FBI crew returns to headquarters and Ryan sees a new video from Lily. This time she's in a living room, and Mike recognizes it as his dad's home. Mark is standing behind Mike's dad, who is restrained in a chair. Then Mark slits the man's throat. Mike cries as Ryan tries to console him, and Lily warns there are more surprises coming soon.
THE FOLLOWING: "THE FALL" (SEASON 1, EPISODE 6)Posted: February 26, 2013 Filed under: TV | Tags: carroll, cult, edgar allan poe, james purefoy, kevin bacon, poe, the following Leave a comment
Charlie takes Claire to a hidden location and tells her to be quiet, and don't make him hurt her.
2010 flashback. Charlie was in the army but received a psychiatric discharge. He visited Carroll in prison and received a job to do. He did photo and video surveillance on Claire for two years.
Charlie tells Claire, "I'm your follower." She doesn't understand.
Weston and the local police arrive at the farmhouse where Paul, Jacob and Emma are holding Ryan and Joey. Paul is holding Ryan at gunpoint and tells Jacob to tie him up. Jacob is afraid. Emma drugs Joey, and when she notices Ryan isn't tied up she uses a taser on him to interfere with his pacemaker.
Parker and the FBI has arrived outside of the farmhouse, along with the news media. Emma emails Roderick and tells him they need help.
Olivia gives Carroll an update: Ryan has found Joey and Claire has disappeared.
Emma wants the cops gone. She tells Ryan to call the FBI and send them away, or she'll kill Megan. Megan is brought upstairs and Emma tasers her. Ryan makes the call, and Emma and Parker talk. Parker compliments the artwork that she found at Emma's old home, and remarks that all of the people in the artwork looked like Emma's mother. Parker thinks Emma is traumatized by the loss of her mother. Emma says that she killed her mother, and Parker says Emma did something that a lot of people only dream about.
1989 flashback. We see Parker as a young teenager, and her parents are involved in a cult. They offer Parker to the cult leader, but Parker doesn't want to sleep with him and she backs out. This has caused a rift between her and her parents. In 2004 she visits her parents who are still in the cult, and they don't seem too happy to see her. She tells them that she loves them and walks away.
Emma finally receives a reply from Roderick. He says he'll call soon on the satellite phone, and tells Emma to stop all online communication because it's no longer secure- Weston has cracked into a server and is trying to monitor the emails that Emma sends and receives.
Ryan is trying to figure out the love triangle between Jacob, Emma, and Paul. He seems amused. Emma calls Parker and confesses that her mother was a slut who tried to control her. Parker remarks that now Joe is controlling her. Emma gets mad and hangs up.
Jacob starts to unravel when Ryan confronts him about the threesome thing. Jacob tries to attack both Ryan and Megan but Paul stops him both times and tells him to calm down and block out Ryan's taunts. The pair leave the room, and Ryan starts to untie the ropes that bind his hands.
Charlie calls Roderick and lets him know that he still has Claire and he hasn't heard from Hank yet. While Charlie is on the phone Claire tries to escape but he stops her. 2011 flashback, Charlie is giving Carroll an update on Claire's whereabouts. Turns out he has a crush on Claire, and he tries to kiss her. Then he immediately regrets it and says "I shouldn't have tried to kiss you, it's impure!" He starts banging his head against a pipe.
Emma escapes the farmhouse with Joey, and leaves Paul and Jacob behind without revealing her plans. Ryan frees himself from the rope and rushes towards Paul and stabs him. He punches Jacob, frees Megan, and then tells the FBI that Emma has escaped. Weston and a local officer corner Emma and Joey, and the officer shoots Weston. She says she's with Roderick and leads Emma and Joey away from the FBI. She takes them to a car and tells them to drive off, but she's shot from behind by Ryan. Ryan is unable to reach the car in time and Emma drives off with Joey.
Other FBI officers find Claire and raid the hidden location. Charlie escapes.
Inside the farmhouse, a SWAT team runs inside and hold Paul and Jacob at gunpoint. But some of these officers are actually working for Roderick, and they save Jacob and Paul by telling the pair to run out the back of the house. The twosome runs to the street and carjacks someone and drives off.
Olivia does another press conference and says Carroll has filed a motion declaring a violation of his 8th amendment rights. He says he's been abused by the FBI.
Ryan goes to see Claire at her home and she's distraught.
Jacob calls Emma and asks "Where are you? Why did you leave us?" She hangs up. Meanwhile, Paul is still bleeding out.
THE FOLLOWING "THE SIEGE" (SEASON 1, EPISODE 5) REVIEWPosted: February 19, 2013 Filed under: TV | Tags: cult, edgar allan poe, episode recap, episode review, james purefoy, kevin bacon, poe Leave a comment
Jacob, Paul, and Emma are now sharing a bed and doing naughty stuff together. Welp, okay. Joey steals the hidden cell phone and calls his mom with it. He gives her a description of the farm house: white, two story house with black shutters. Paul catches him and takes the phone, and Emma tries to console him.
Ryan sees Joe's attorney enter the detention center. He's afraid Joe knows that they're closing to finding Joey. Weston is trying to pinpoint Joey's location in Dutchess County.
Jacob is freaked by the threesome from the night before. He tells Paul that he is not gay. Paul ignores him and tells him that he must kill Megan.
Joe meets with his attorney, Olivia. She is clearly afraid of him. He tells Olivia that he wants to know what's going on in the media and he wants to know what information the FBI has collected. Flasback to 2010 – he loses his appeal and Olivia resigns as his counsel. This case gave her a high profile and helped boost her career.
Olivia meets with reporters and quotes from Poe's "The Mask of the Red Death". There's two new guys who we haven't seen before. One guy calls the other and says "It's time."
Parker deputizes Ryan and he heads out to Dutchess County. First he stops at Claire's and gives him the game plan, which is they'll search the area by foot.
Olivia goes to Claire's house with a set of instructions from Joe. She needs to meet a certain street corner at 3pm sharp, alone and she cannot tell anyone about it.
Jacob goes downstairs with Megan for a long time, then comes back upstairs. He still hasn't killed Megan. Emma calls Joey downstairs for lunch but she can't find him in the house. Meanwhile Joey is in a wooded area running like hell. He trips and falls, and a neighbor finds him and takes him to his home. Emma runs up to the house and grabs Joey, then takes him back to the farm house where they are hiding. The neighbor and his wife call the police but they are interrupted by Paul, who has arrived at their home with a shovel in his hand.
The Dutchess County police were looking into the disappearance of Megan, and they found surveillance video that shows Paul at the small grocery store where she worked. Now Ryan and Weston have confirmed that Paul is in the area. Ryan finds out about the phone call and he heads out with a police officer.
Some guy shows up at the farm house and tells Emma "Roderick sent me, he says we need to go."
Claire meets up with a friend at a restaurant, and the FBI tails her. She's trying to figure out a way to dodge them for her secret 3pm appointment.
Ryan and the police officer go to the home of the couple who called about spotting Joey. Both are dead. Ryan and the officer run to the next house, and it matches the description that Joey gave his mom earlier. The officer calls for backup and Ryan sees Jacob and Paul enter the farm house.
Jacob and Paul see Emma and the guy sent by Roderick. His name is Hank. He tells them they have 10 minutes to get out.
Claire heads to the restrooms, but she escapes from the restaurant by running through a side door.
Hank calls Roderick and asks if Claire has shown up yet and Roderick says she's late. Hank sees the police officer hiding in the trees, and Hank confronts him, steals his gun and then shoots him. He's about to fire a final shot, but Ryan appears just in time to shoot him. The officer dies from his wound.
Jacob, Paul, and Emma head outside after hearing the gunshots. They are armed too.
Olivia tells Joe that the FBI have located Joey but they haven't picked him up yet. She tells him that she delivered the messages to the media and to Claire. She demands to know the code behind the poem that she read.
2010 flashback, Olivia meets with Hank. He snips off two of her fingers on her left hand as retaliation for dropping Joe as a client after he lost his appeal.
Claire gets into Roderick's car and they drive off. Joey has been locked in his room this whole time- he breaks out.
Ryan has found his way into the basement, and he tries to get information from Megan but she is too hysterical to talk. He goes up to the main floor and finds Joey, but Paul sneaks up behind Ryan and puts a gun to his head.
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Crazy ass Paul has Megan in the basement, tied up. Emma and Jacob are trying to convince him to let her go. Emma tells the guys to kill her and bury her, and Paul leaves Jacob to do it.
Alone, Paul tells Emma that Jacob has lied to everyone: he has never killed anyone before.
2009 flashback, Jacob makes up a story about killing a woman. Emma confronts Jacob about lying, and she tells him to kill Megan.
Ryan talks to Carroll, and he reveals that he killed Rick. Carroll is impressed, and tells Ryan that Maggie is very useful. She went on a killing spree in Arkansas before she got into Carroll's cult.
A woman named Jenny keeps calling Ryan but he won't answer the calls.
2009 Flashback – a woman is telling Ryan to be responsible and to go to the doctor. He recently had a pacemaker placed in his body. She gets frustrated and leaves.
Ryan finally answers the phone and finds out Maggie has Jenny and is threatening to kill her. Jenny is his sister. Maggie says 'Meet me alone. If anyone is with you I will kill her."
Ryan leaves in a huff, and Parker tells Weston to follow him. Ryan is resistant at first but he agrees to let Weston come with him.
Ryan arrives at a restaurant where his sister worked as a chef. The place is closed now, but Maggie is hiding out there with Jenny. He sits down in a chair and puts on a blindfold, as ordered by Maggie. Maggie starts talking, Jenny starts screaming, Ryan jumps up and takes off the blindfold but is hit in the head by Maggie.
2009 flashback. Jacob visits Carroll, and tells him that he tried to kill someone but he couldn't do it.
Ryan comes to, and he's strapped to a table. Jenny is nearby, strapped to a chair.
2005 flashback: Ryan is telling Claire about his family. His mother died when he was 14, dad was a cop who died on the job, brother Ray died in 9/11.
Jacob chickens out and unties the girl. She escapes but he knows Emma and Paul will track her down. Those two go after her and Emma stabs her.
Maggie straps magnets to Ryan's body, and the magnets start to interfere with Ryan's pacemaker. Weston sneaks into the room and shoots Maggie. Then he removes the magnets from Ryan's body.
Paul and Emma are dirty after wrestling in the mud with Megan. They go to the bathroom to clean off and then start kissing. Jacob goes to the basement and finds out Paul and Emma have strapped up Megan in the chair.
Ambulance and the police are at the restaurant. Weston has Maggie's cell phone with her phone calls and text messages. Ryan tells Jenny to disappear.
2005 Flashback. Ryan tells Jenny that he broke up with Claire so she and Joey can move on and leave Carroll behind.
Jacob finds Emma and Paul in the shower. He joins them.
Ryan tells Claire that they have Maggie's phone and they found a signal at a house in upstate New York. They are going to check it out. Claire asks him to stay with her but he says he'll call her when he has some more info and then he leaves.
TV REVIEW: THE FOLLOWING, S1E3 "THE POET'S FIRE"Posted: February 6, 2013 Filed under: TV | Tags: cult, edgar allan poe, james purefoy, kevin bacon, poe, the following Leave a comment
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Edumedics LLC to Expand Louisville Headquarters
Chronic disease management company to create 17 new jobs
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 17, 2014) – Another Louisville health care company is growing.
Gov. Steve Beshear and Mayor Greg Fischer announced today that Edumedics LLC, a chronic disease management company, plans to expand its corporate headquarters. The company is expected to create 17 new jobs.
"Another win for Kentucky's growing health care industry," said Gov. Beshear. "Louisville continues to be a world leader in lifelong wellness and aging care, and Edumedics' announcement only helps solidify that status. It's always exciting to see a home-grown company expand its services nationwide."
"It's exciting when you see a home-grown and data-driven entrepreneurial business take hold and thrive like Edumedics is doing," said Mayor Fischer. "The new jobs and facilities they are creating and their focus on increasing wellness and reducing chronic disease makes this another exciting announcement related to Louisville's lifelong wellness and aging care sector which is already the best in the world, and growing quickly."
Edumedics plans to build out new on-site clinics, enhance its data infrastructure and hire nurse practitioners, data analysts, sales directors and support staff. The expansion will require more office space for Edumedics' headquarters, which is located in the Nucleus Innovation Park in downtown Louisville.
"In the past three years we have demonstrated the effectiveness of our programs and have saved meaningful health care dollars for our clients," said Alice Shade, Edumedics' CEO and co-founder. "We are now expanding to meet the needs of the many organizations throughout the country that are grappling with these same issues – controlling the cost of care while improving the health of their employees. We'll help them do both."
Two Louisville-based health care professionals started Edumedics when they recognized that employees with chronic conditions – such as diabetes and hypertension – can account for up to 75 percent of a company's medical costs. Edumedics analyzes a company's trends and provides individualized coaching and health care management to employees who have a chronic condition. Then, Edumedics dramatically improves medical treatment and compliance to standards of care which, in turn, lowers claims for service.
Edumedics provides services to more than 20 clients in six states, covering more than 60,000 plan members. The expansion will allow the company to expand its footprint to other parts of the country.
"Today's announcement is a reflection of the outstanding business climate and quality workforce that the Louisville Metro Area offers to companies already located here and to those looking to move to our region," said Rep. Julie Raque Adams, of Louisville. "I commend Edumedics on its decision to expand corporate operations and create more jobs for our economy."
Health care is a major industry in Kentucky, employing nearly 430,000 people in the state last year.
The Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority preliminarily approved the company for tax incentives up to $340,000 through the Kentucky Business Investment (KBI) program. The performance-based incentive allows a company to keep a portion of its investment over the term of the agreement through corporate income tax credits and wage assessments by meeting job and investment targets.
To learn more about Edumedics, visit www.edumedics.com.
Information on Kentucky's economic development efforts and programs is available at www.ThinkKentucky.com. Fans of the Cabinet for Economic Development can also join the discussion on Facebook or follow on Twitter. Watch the Cabinet's "This is My Kentucky" video on YouTube.
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