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Kailua-Kona, HI – Kona Brewing Company has announced it will begin distributing its portfolio of craft beers to five additional markets in the Midwest throughout January and February of 2013. The five new states where Liquid Aloha will now be available on tap and on the shelves are: Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, and Ohio. With the expanded distribution, Kona beers will now be available in 35 states.
In addition to bars and restaurants with craft beer offerings throughout the Midwest, consumers will be able to find Kona's Liquid Aloha in specialty beer shops, liquor stores and regional grocery store chains. Kona Brewing's flagship Longboard Island Lager will be available in bottles and on draught year-round. In addition to Kona's other year-round offerings, Big Wave Golden Ale and Fire Rock Pale Ale and Kona's full seasonal line up of Aloha Series beers will also be available beginning with the spring seasonal in the series, Koko Brown Ale.
"This is a bit of uncharted territory for us but we are genuinely stoked to be bringing Liquid Aloha to the many craft beer lovers in our country's interior," said Kona Brewing company president Mattson Davis. "We appreciate the love for ohana (family) that Midwesterners have. In Hawaii we have similar values of family and friendship and we look forward to finally sharing some warmth and a taste of Hawaii with more of our fans, especially during these cold winter months in the Midwest."
Expansion to the Midwest will kick off with a tour by Kona staff from Hawaii to visit with distributors, local bars and stores and to meet with local and national journalists in key markets throughout Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, and Ohio.
About Kona Brewing
Kona Brewing Company was started in the spring of 1994 by father and son team Cameron Healy and Spoon Khalsa, who had a dream to create fresh, local island brews made with spirit, passion and quality. It is a Hawaii-born and Hawaii-based craft brewery that prides itself on brewing the freshest beer of exceptional quality, closest to market. This helps to minimize its carbon footprint by reducing shipping of raw materials, finished beer and wasteful packaging materials. The brewery is headquartered where it began, in Kailua-Kona on Hawaii's Big Island. It has grown into Hawaii's largest brewery, has three restaurant sites in Hawaii and beer distribution reaching 35 states, Japan and Europe. It is the 13th largest craft brewery in the country. For more information call 808-334-BREW or www.KonaBrewingCo.com.


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Taylor Swift defends romance with Conor Kennedy, saying it's them against the world
Country star talks about love, addresses wedding, kidnap rumors
Country singer Taylor Swift defended her romance with a member of the Kennedy family, saying love is an "us against the world" mentality, calling her teen boyfriend a "grown man."
The star spoke about Conor Kennedy in the new issue of Rolling Stone. She explained her relationship with Kennedy, who is four years younger and still in high school, and addressed rumors that she is "obsessed" with the Kennedy family.
"The way I look at love is you have to follow it, and fall hard, if you fall hard. You have to forget about what everyone else thinks," Swift, 22, told the magazine. "It has to be an us-against-the-world mentality."
As to the a recent claim that she "kidnapped" him and flew him out on her private jet against his will, she said, "You can't kidnap a grown man."
Swift also discussed the August wedding she attended with Kennedy. While some have suggested that she crashed the party, Swift said it was a "misunderstanding" and that she would never "knowingly show up somewhere that I thought I wasn't invited."


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Questions Arise About Need for Algebra 2 for All
Transition to standards looms
Should all students take Algebra 2?
Florida seemed to say "no" this spring with the passage of a law striking it from graduation requirements. Texas said much the same in legislation Republican Gov. Rick Perry signed this week that also backs away from Algebra 2 for all.
Those steps come as the Common Core State Standards for math set the expectation that all students should meet learning objectives at what's generally considered the Algebra 2 level.
The new standards would represent a big shift. About one-quarter of high school students never take the course (or its equivalent), based on recent federal data. Also, some math educators say their Algebra 2 courses are about to get tougher as they align with the common core.
Success in Algebra 2 is often touted as a critical gateway to college and career readiness, but some question that view.
During Florida's legislative debate, state Sen. Aaron Bean said some students, if they're not college bound, don't need the course for a good career. And he fears that mandating it is a recipe for a higher dropout rate.
Not all students should have to "climb Mount Algebra 2," the Republican declared.
But other states have moved in the opposite direction from Florida, by adopting and recently starting to implement an Algebra 2 requirement, including Arizona, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, and Tennessee.
Even so, fewer than half of states have such a requirement. And some of those states have an "opt out" provision for families.
Not all Algebra 2 courses, of course, are created equal. Although experts say there are some basic topics typically included, the content and rigor may vary widely.
"There is not now and hasn't ever been a consistent definition of Algebra 2, not when you look closely at it," said Michael Cohen, the president of Achieve, a Washington-based group that helped develop the common core and has long advocated that all students complete Algebra 2 or its equivalent. "The label, in some sense, is the wrong thing to focus on."
Indeed, Mr. Cohen said he hopes the standards foster more creativity in reimagining Algebra 2 and other high school math courses to better engage students, including through career and technical education that brings the subject to life.
"You really don't have to just do it in a traditional sequence," he said.
Building a Ramp
At the high school level, the common core does not call for any specific courses. Rather, it identifies the content and skills students should master by the time they graduate, including in such domains as algebra, geometry, and probability and statistics. (It also contains more advanced, or "plus," standards for students who plan to pursue a STEM major in college.)
However, a common-core appendix suggests several model pathways, including the traditional Algebra 1, geometry, Algebra 2 sequence, as well as integrated courses it dubs Mathematics 1, 2, and 3. The appendix details key content students might tackle in those courses.
Across K-12, the common core —adopted by nearly all states, including Florida—also has standards for math practice, including reasoning, solving problems, and modeling.
William McCallum, a math professor at the University of Arizona who was a lead writer on the math standards, said the more advanced algebra in the common core will likely be difficult for some students to master. In fact, some students "just hit a wall at algebra, period," he said.
But the common core, Mr. McCallum said, is carefully designed and sequenced over time to prepare students to succeed with all the algebra in the standards, beginning in kindergarten.
"We've tried to build a ramp up to that wall," he said. "There is this whole domain called operations and algebraic thinking, which tries to think about arithmetic as a rehearsal for algebra."
An appendix to the Common Core State Standards in mathematics outlines "model pathways" for high school coursetaking, including one that features Algebra 1, geometry, and Algebra 2, and another with integrated courses that combine math, geometry, and other topics. Among the content the appendix suggests for an Algebra 2 course:
PERFORM arithmetic operations with complex numbers.
USE complex numbers in polynomial identities and equations.
INTERPRET the structure of expressions (polynomial and rational).
UNDERSTAND the relationship between zeros and factors of polynomials.
CREATE equations that describe numbers or relationships.
UNDERSTAND solving equations as a process of reasoning and explain the reasoning.
ANALYZE functions using different representations.
BUILD a function that models a relationship between two quantities.
CONSTRUCT and compare linear, quadratic, and exponential models and solve problems.
PROVE and apply trigonometric identities.
Jennifer Barrett, a math curriculum consultant for the 14,500-student Kenton County schools in Kentucky, said her district and state already require students to complete Algebra 2, but said it will be a "heavy lift" to adjust to the new expectations for all students.
"Algebra 2 at the level of the common core ... is a different beast," she said. "It's almost like Algebra 2 is Algebra 2 plus a good portion of what precalculus has been in the past."
Cliff Bara, who teaches math and science at Troy Junior and Senior High School in Troy, Mont., echoed that point. "Some of the stuff they have to do with polynomials—the remainder and factor theorems, rational roots theorem, using polynomial identities—these are not things we have normally done in Algebra 2 class," he said.
While Algebra 2 can benefit all students, he would stop short of requiring it. "To actually say every kid in my state is going to complete Algebra 2, I think that's setting some folks up for disaster. There is a subset of students for whom that is either an unreasonable expectation or it's just not necessary."
'Out of the Running?'
Whether all students really need the subject is hotly contested.
"Mastery of Algebra 2 is widely thought to be a prerequisite for success in college and careers," says a report issued last month by the National Center on Education and the Economy, a Washington-based research and advocacy group. "Our research shows that that is not so."
Marc S. Tucker, the president of the NCEE, said the study is not suggesting schools water down their standards, but rather focus on math coursework that will be more relevant and useful. The study recommends a greater focus on statistics and probability, as well as mastery of complex applications of measurement and geometric visualization, for example. Algebra 2, it says, should be offered but not required.
But the report has come under fire, in part because of its methodology: It's based on a close look at what students need to succeed in the first year at seven community colleges. Mr. Tucker says that's because community colleges provide much of the nation's vocational training, and many students end up transferring to four-year colleges.
"Just because some community colleges' standards are low doesn't mean that we should lower high school standards," writes Linda Rosen, who leads the advocacy group Change the Equation, in a Huffington Post piece last month.
She makes the case that Algebra 2 should be universal.
"How many 13- or 14-year-olds know what they want to be when they grow up?" writes Ms. Rosen, whose organization represents business leaders promoting STEM education. "If they don't take Algebra 2 in high school, students will be out of the running for a host of careers, from engineering to health care."
Also, she said, if states don't require Algebra 2, low-income and minority students will be especially harmed, as they're more likely to be steered into less-rigorous courses.
Anthony P. Carnevale, who directs the Center on Education and the Workforce at Georgetown University, said "it's not a straightforward question" as to whether students need Algebra 2.
Additional Skills
Based on his research, he estimates that about 11 percent of U.S. jobs involve work that requires an understanding of concepts usually taught in Algebra 2, but only about 6 percent use advanced algebraic operations on a regular basis.
He does say Algebra 2 promotes valuable skills that are helpful in many other jobs.
"If you start throwing away Algebra 2 because you can't see [people] using it on the job or in going to college, then the question is: How do they get this other set of skills?" such as analyzing, problem-solving, and reasoning. "These are skills we tend to give people through math."
In Florida and Texas, the rewrite of diploma requirements was promoted as a way to give students more flexibility to focus on different career paths, and in particular, to be mindful of students not headed to a four-year college.
The new Texas law reduces from 15 to five the number of required end-of-course exams, deleting Algebra 2. It also replaces the state's "4x4" default curriculum, which requires four years of high school math, including Algebra 2, with a "foundation" diploma that requires three years but not Algebra 2. Students can pursue diploma "endorsements" in several areas. In addition, students may seek a "distinguished level of achievement" designation with additional course requirements, including Algebra 2.
"I just don't believe everybody needs Algebra 2," said state Rep. Jimmie Don Aycock during floor debate in March, according to the Associated Press. "I don't believe it should be the determining factor in a student's future."
The Texas measure won overwhelming support in the state House and Senate, though the business community was sharply divided, with opponents arguing that it watered down the state's standards.
The new Florida law GOP Gov. Rick Scott signed in April designates "multiple pathways" for demonstrating the skills and knowledge to graduate. It includes a "scholar designation" for students planning to attend a four-year college, as well as a "merit designation" that involves pursuing industry certifications for some credit. Only students on the "scholar" path must complete Algebra 2 and pass an end-of-course exam in the subject.
Observers say it remains to be seen whether the state-approved industry certification courses will include the Algebra 2-level math in the common core.
In explaining his support for the new law, Sen. Bean said he's troubled by big dropout rates. Requiring Algebra 2, he said, will exacerbate the problem.
"We want to give hope instead of [requiring] these advanced courses specifically designed for someone going to college," he said in an interview. "So, you're going to be ready, maybe not for college, but for the workforce, or a technical college. ... And you're going to graduate; we're going to keep you in school."
In North Carolina, new graduation requirements call for most students to follow a Future-Ready Core with four years of math, including Algebra 2 (or an integrated math course with that content). Also, completion rates for Algebra 2 or an integrated course at that level will factor in the state's accountability system next school year.
Jason Van Heukelum, an assistant superintendent with the 40,000-student Cabarrus County district, near Charlotte, said his district is taking steps to ensure most students take Algebra 2, but he has misgivings about the new accountability mandate, especially coming so soon in the common-core era. Today's high schoolers, he said, haven't had a curriculum aligned with the common core since their academic career began."For these kids right now, you got on the ramp two-thirds of the way through," he said, "and schools are going to be judged for that."
California has no immediate plans to require Algebra 2, said Michael W. Kirst, the president of the state education board.
He notes that both of the state's four-year university systems require students to complete the course. State officials, he said, are exploring some career and technical education offerings for students who are not college bound that would likely meet some, but perhaps not all, of the more advanced algebra in the standards. The question, he said, is: "Do you need the whole boatload of Algebra 2?"
Whether or not states require it, the common-core exams two state consortia are creating will include at least some of the standards' content at the Algebra 2 level.
'Support Courses'
Eric P. Johnson, the math director for the 311,000-student Clark County district in Nevada, said his high schools offer three versions of Algebra 2: a "regular" course, an honors offering, and Applied Algebra 2, "which you could call Algebra 2 lite." But the district plans to phase out the applied course, he said, "because of the common core's higher expectations."
To ease the transition, it is creating elective "support courses" for students to take alongside Algebra 1 and 2. Also, the district may shift to integrated courses that blend algebra, geometry, and other topics.
"With common core, it seems like more and more the way it should be experienced is in an integrated way," he said.
Greta Bornemann, the math director for Washington state's education agency, said she understands why some people have misgivings about Algebra 2, since their experience with it may have "seemed useless," but said the common core will help bring it more appeal, as it becomes more engaging and applied to "authentic" situations, especially with the standards' emphasis on mathematical modeling.
"We're talking about ... a kind of mathematics we've never delivered before," she said.
Vol. 32, Issue 35, Pages 1, 29-30Published in Print: June 12, 2013, as Questions Arise About Algebra 2 for All Students
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Super Bowl Eve might actually be better than Super Bowl Sunday. For music lovers, anyway, because that's the night Journey and Rascal Flatts are teaming up for a special late night CMT Crossroads at the New Orleans Sugar Mill . And Jay DeMarcus recently talked about how it feels to be rehearsing for that show. "It's been really freaky standing onstage, playing bass parts to Journey tunes that I grow up loving as a kid," he said in an interview with Chicago's country radio station WUSN . His all-time favorite Journey songs, he said, are "Faithfully" and "Separate Ways." I'd love to hear Rascal Flatts do both of those, about as much as I'd love to hear Journey do "Here Comes Goodbye" and "Bless the Broken Road." DeMarcus also admitted who he'd be cheering for the next day when the game comes on. "I gotta go with the 9ers. I've never cared for the Ravens," he said. The CMT Crossroads episode will air Saturday (Feb. 2) at 11 p.m. ET/PT.


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Catherine Tate (born 12 May 1968) is an English actress, writer, comedian and model. She has won numerous awards for her work on the sketch comedy series The Catherine Tate Show as well as being nominated for an International Emmy Award and four BAFTA Awards. Following the success of The Catherine Tate Show, Tate played Donna Noble in the 2006 Christmas special of Doctor Who and later reprised her role, becoming the Doctor's companion for the fourth series in 2008.
Tate was born as Catherine Ford in Bloomsbury, and brought up in the Brunswick Centre. Her mother, Josephine, was a florist, and Tate has said that the character of Margaret in The Catherine Tate Show, who shrieks at the slightest of disturbances, is based largely on Josephine.
Tate never knew her father, as he left very early on in her life, and consequently, she was brought up in a female-dominated environment, being cared for by her mother, grandmother and her godparents. As a child, Tate suffered from an obsessive-compulsive disorder which centred on word association. For example, Tate was not able to leave a jumper on the floor or it might have brought misfortune to her mother whose name began with the letter "J" like jumper.


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2 oz 2016 Royal Mint Queen's Beasts | Lion of England Silver Coin
This coin is the first two ounce silver coin released by the Royal Mint, and the first in a series of 10 coins. It is exceptionally thick, as the diameter is the same as a one ounce coin.
Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953 was watched over by 10 heraldic beasts, re-imagined here as the first in a series of 10 designs.
The Queen's Beasts were created to represent the various branches of royal genealogy over the centuries. The lion first appeared around 1189 on the royal seal of King Richard I, later known as King Richard the Lionheart.
Unusually, both sides of this coin were executed by Jody Clark, an engraver at the Royal Mint. His effigy of the Queen is the only fifth to have graced British coins since 1953.
This unique silver coin is sure to become very collectible, order yours today!
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The latest to be awarded the Pink Slip are (all RINOs) Senators Dick Lugar-IN, Judd Gregg-NH, Lindsey Graham-SC, Susan Collins-ME and Olympia J. Snowe-ME for their votes confirming the nomination of Elena Kagan to the U. S. Supreme Court. *Click on their names to go to their Facebook pages to give them their notice.
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Market research firm expects PS4 to outsell Xbox One this holiday season due to "variety of factors"
International Data Corporation, an American market research, analysis and advisory firm specializing in information technology, telecommunications, and consumer technology, believes the lower price point of PlayStation 4 among a "variety of factors" will give it an edge over Xbox One in the market this holiday season.
According to the latest IDC report, via Gamespot, the number of consoles shipped during the current year will also be "marginally higher" worldwide than in 2012 when global units shipped hit 33 million.
The firm's gaming research manager Lewis Ward also predicted in the report that "prepaid full-game, micro-game, and add-on revenue" generated through Xbox Live, PSN, and eShop will exceed worldwide PC-based digital sales fir the first time in 2013, and that while sub-based PC revenue is on the decline, Xbox Live Gold and PlayStation Plus sales are up for the year.
The online console market will hit 165 million users worldwide by 2017, and as a result, the opportunity to sell digital assets "through Wii U, Xbox One, and PS4 online storefronts will grow substantially in the next several years."
With China recently lifting the ban on consoles, at least partially, Ward expects millions of hardware units to sell for the big three over the next few years.
Ward also said in the report he doesn't expect Ouya, Steam Machines, smart TVs, or other consoles to drive Nintendo, Microsoft, or Sony "out of the living room from a gaming perspective by 2017."


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We all admire the crazy/sexy fashions of Star Trek, Barbarella and Buck Rogers. But the era of Moon landings and space dreams gave rise to tons of amazing fashions. There was spacesuit chic, robot glamour and alien loveliness.
The Space Age Planet Tumblr collects some of the coolest images of space age clothing and makeup, creating a nonstop flood of awesome. Basically, it's our new favorite Tumblr, and probably a great place to kill a good chunk of your Friday. The blog collects fashion photography from the 1950s through the 1980s, with special emphasis on the 60s. And the occasional bit of 1990s and 2000s retro-space glam.
Check out some of our favorite images below, and see the rest over at Space Age Planet.


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Click to viewNow that Hancock is a hit, people may be tempted to describe it as the first example of a whole new genre: the superhero who's a walking (or flying) disaster. But don't believe the hype: there have been caped catastrophes for nearly as long as there have been superheroes at all. Click through for our roundup of the most disastrous and least can-do of our spandex-wearing protectors. With minor spoilers for old comics and TV shows, probably.
The Greatest American Hero. Soon to be a major motion picture, probably starring Will Ferrell or Jack Black. This TV show features probably the most archetypal semi-competent hero, complete with out-of-control flying and crashing into things. Ralph Hinkley loses the instruction manual for his super-suit and is stuck trying to figure out how to control its awesome powers by himself.
Green Hornet. No, not the original radio or TV versions of the Batman-esque crime-fighter - stop writing those angry comments! - but we're getting the distinct impression the upcoming Seth Rogen movie will feature a sloppy hero whose sidekick, Kato, is the famous and can-do member of the duo.
Ambush Bug. Actually, is Ambush Bug even a hero? In his first appearance (which I have somewhere, and which is probably worth a whole dollar now) the teleporting insect guy tries to assassinate the mayor of Metropolis. But he quickly becomes a kinda-sorta superhero, who mostly mocks the conventions and tropes of comics and gets killed over and over again. He also fails to save his doll sidekick, Cheeks The Toy Wonder, from being dismembered. Poor Cheeks.
Most of The Tick's supporting cast. At least in the animated TV show (It's been forever since I read the comics), the Tick is a semi-competent hero who often misses what's right in front of him. But at least he manages to defeat his enemies most of the time, with the help of his sidekick Arthur. Most of the other heroes i the Tick's world, like Die Fledermaus, American Maid and Sewer Urchin, are too self-absorbed or silly to be much use most of the time.
Most of the cast of Jim Valentino's normalman. Normalman crashes on a planet where he's the only non-superhero, but most of the superheroes he meets are worse than useless. Sure, Captain Everything has every super power ever, but he's so dim-witted he usually just makes matters worse. And Levram's main superhero team is too busy taking attendance to do anything else.
The Legion Of Substitute Heroes. They're the superheroes whose powers aren't cool or useful enough to join the future Legion of Super Heroes, but they keep trying anyway, and finally do save the world from an alien plant invasion. Antenna Lad can tune into radio broadcasts from any era, but only at random. Chlorophyll Kid can make plants grow fast. Color Kid can change the color of any object. Infectious Lass can inflict disease, but has a hard time aiming this ability properly. Etc. etc.
Rod Rescueman is a bumbling superhero in the animated movie Twice Upon A Time. He's got his superhero learner's permit, which is just a blank piece of paper (but it's notarized!). Attempting a practice run at rescuing a "damsel in distress," he inhales all the flames around her - then breathes fire at her, singeing her to a crisp.
The Inferior Five. Another parody superhero team, they have the requisite lame or out-of-control powers. "He can fly — if the wind's with him!" "She's stronger than an Ox — and almost as smart!" Ha ha, aaaaah yeah. Anyway, weirdly enough they had their own title that lasted 12 issues.
Irving Forbush. Marvel Comics' semi-mascot and hero of its Not Brand Echh comic, Forbush Man wears a crockpot on his head and stumbles through a series of wacky adventures.
Major Bummer. Soon to be a major motion picture (well, according to IMDB anyway), this short-lived 1990s comic was about a slacker who accidentally gets superpowers from aliens. But he just wants to sit around on his couch and watch TV. Unfortunately, the aliens also cause him to attract supervillains, including a Nazi dinosaur called Tyrannosaurus Reich.
Mystery Men. Already a major motion picture! William H. Macy, Ben Stiller and Hank Azaria are loser superheroes: Macy's The Shoveler, who can handle a shovel, Stiller's Mr. Furious, who has rage powers, and Azaria's "effete British superhero" The Blue Raja. Loosely based on the awesome Flaming Carrot comic by Bob Burden, this movie shows second-rate superheroes who finally do triumph over the A-list supervillain Casanova Frankenstein.
Kinnukiman was one of the most influential characters in the Japanese Shonen Jump anthology comic back in the day - a weak superhero that you'd call on if all the other, better heroes weren't available. A muscle-bound idiot, he was always getting into wacky scrapes. Later, he turned out to be an alien prince, and he went off to fight in an intergalactic wrestling federation.
Nuklear Man: Like Hancock, the hero of Brian Clevinger's novel The Nuklear Age has amnesia, and can't remember anything before he appeared in the rubble of a nuclear attack on Metroville's power station. Also like Hancock, he has Superman-esque powers and is totally self-absorbed and obnoxious... plus, he's easily distracted by shiny objects.
Superflop was the alter ego of British comedian Les Dawson, the superhero who failed utterly to protect the town of Leeds from the Masked Fred. (Dawson's show Sez Les, regularly featured John Cleese and Olivia Newton John - a combination that' s hard to imagine.) Superflop also got to star in his own comic strip in British comics magazine Look-In.
The Roach is the all-purpose stand-in for every lame superhero, in Dave Sim's misanthropic comic Cerebus. The Roach's other guises include Wolveroach, MoonRoach (a take-off on obscure superhero Moon Knight) and Punisheroach.
Super Melvin is possibly the dumbest ventriloquist's dummy of all time, operated by ventriloquist Jeff Dunham. Here's a clip of his act, from Comedy Central.
Zeroman was an animated series a few years ago, starring Leslie Nielsen as the ne'erdowell protector of Fair City, the alter ego of mailman Les Mutton.
Webcomic VG Cats features Pantsman, the alter ego of the comic's author, who disguises his identity by wearing underpants on his head.
Demolition Man. Poor D-Man. He started out so promising, as a super-wrestler who refused to throw a fight with the Thing from the Fantastic Four. (How exactly do you throw a fight with the Thing anyway? Lose more?) Later, it turned out he was addicted to super-strength drugs and had to kick. Finally, in the pages of Daredevil, he went nuts and started stealing jewelry thinking he was collecting infinity gems for a "Cosmic Gamemaster." He was living in a pitiful sewer lair, until Ben Urich sent D-Man's idol Daredevil to get him out of there.
Captain Rightful is "the incompetent, armless superhero" in Jay Stephens' graphic novel The Land Of Nod.
Red Tornado. The original Red Tornado was Abigail "Ma" Hunkel, who put a saucepan (yes, again) on her head and went out to fight crime. But she ripped her pants and had to go home again. Later, she was replaced by an android that used to be evil but isn't any more, who has the awesome power of making wind. Yeah.
Wonderella is sort of a ditzy female version of Superman, in the webcomic The Adventures Of Wonderella.
Commenters daviddonne and Johnny Zito point out that I somehow forgot the Great Lakes Avengers, the midwestern branch of Marvel Comics' flagship super-team. They're mostly pretty useless, like Mr. Immortal, who's like Torchwood's Captain Jack - kill him and he just bounces back. But the group has a ringer: Squirrel Girl, who can control squirrels and somehow manages to defeat Doctor Doom and a number of other A-list supervillains single-handed.
And then commenter Trystero pointed out I missed The Pro, a sex worker who gets superpowers from meddling aliens. She's actually quite an effective superhero, but she's also a bad role model, urinating on a vanquished foe and using her superspeed to give tons of blow jobs for a quick profit. You can read the whole thing here, for now at least, but be warned - it's pretty NSFW.
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I just typed out this email to a dear friend of mine who wrote me to tell me she's sorry she's been "missing" but that she feels like a slacker and can't get it all done. I liked my reply to her so much (Thank you Holy Spirit) that I decided to post it for you to enjoy as well. :)
Dear Friend,
I'm sorry you're struggling. I hate times in my life like that. It's weird because it's not as much about my circumstances as it is more about the way I'm perceiving it. Sometimes, granted, my schedule does get crazy hectic (like now-around the holidays)...but there are years where I maintain perspective and I stay peaceful and other years where I feel like I am literally one gasp of breath away from drowning in the ocean of commitment.
I know I'm not Dr. Phil or anything...but if I could give you some "been there-done that" advice...I would say....cut yourself some slack. Don't beat yourself up. That is the last thing you need..and just what the devil would like to do. You have the rest of your life to get in super fabulous shape....but your babies are only young once. Housework never ends. You'll never be done....so...just do what you have to and don't stress over dust and dirt. :) I've found that we can go a good FULL week to two weeks without me doing laundry if we REALLY have to. Sure, someone will have to wear the panties that they hate and no doubt there will be mismatched socks on everyone's feet...but we can survive. Not only that...but if we had to, I'm pretty sure we could exist without going grocery shopping for a couple of weeks too. It wouldn't be long before meals became very boring and "canned" but we would make it and no one would die. :)
Take a moment to think about what is REALLY important...in the big scheme of things and then make that your goal. Everything else that gets done is just icing on the cake. Of course I am NOT saying give up on anything. I am just saying let life be for a bit. Roll with it. Pat yourself on the back for the things you DO accomplish and don't let anyone or anything make them less victorious because of the one or two things you didn't get done. I hope that helps. I've had my seasons of feeling like a big old slacker and it's no fun. Let the peace of God which passes ALL understanding dwell in your heart and mind. :)
I'm here for ya, (that goes for you too, dear reader!)
Love, Jen
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Dear Friend,
I just typed out this email to a dear friend of mine who wrote me to tell me she's sorry she's been "missing" but that she feels like a slacker and can't get it all done. I liked my reply to her so much (Thank you Holy Spirit) that I decided to post it for you to enjoy as well. :)
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- Anonymous said...
ps. how about applying your advice in this post to March's post ? :) see, u solved your own quandry :D


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I 'm a 24-year-old trying to get financially set in life, but trying to stay happy doing it," says Roxy as she begins to describe herself. "So my main goal is to become a successful entrepreneur; no really, hopefully one day! I recently competed in the Miss California USA 2008 pageant in Los Angeles."
"As of right now, I work for Hustler Clothing as an accountant. I set so many goals for myself and I try to meet all of them. I'm currently studying to become a makeup artist for the entertainment industry. A few of my main goals are to create my own cosmetics line and open my own spa."
"I'm down to earth and well-rounded. I come off really shy to most people, but once you have a conversation with me I just can't seem to shut up. I guess that's the Leo in me! I love to have a night out to party with my closest friends, but I also love to just relax at home and watch a good movie. I like to do all of those outdoor activities, well, at least I try to, but I'm still all the way a girly girl. I just love to get dirty every once in awhile."


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In the SAS, you can take instruction in 12 different departments and programs, comprising nearly 40 different academic disciplines. Because these courses form the core of the general education and transfer programming here at GRCC, at some point most students take coursework in the SAS.
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Going The Extra Mile
This story appears in the June 1997 issue of Entrepreneur. Subscribe »
Business owners travel differently than employees on business trips. They pay for their travel expenses out of their own pockets, with no generous corporate expense accounts to fall back on.
The bad news for you business owners: Business travel costs rose to record levels last year. In a recent survey, American Express found that travel and entertainment expenses were the "third-largest controllable expense" for its mostly Fortune 500 client base. But for small companies with aspirations to grow, travel and entertainment is probably the largest controllable expense.
The good news is the word "controllable." Even in times of rising rates, there are still ways you can cut travel costs. That's why our annual Business Travel Awards are devoted to recognizing the suppliers that cater to entrepreneurial travelers--those who seek value and economy over cushy comforts and status symbols. Our 4th Annual Business Travel Awards are not an official ranking or a formal survey but simply a recognition of those companies that consistently offer entrepreneurs an affordable option to overpriced travel.
Air Travel
Best Domestic Low-Fare/Upstart Airline: Western Pacific Airlines
Colorado Springs, Colorado-based Western Pacific earns our praise this year for offering business travelers an inexpensive transcontinental travel option. Major carriers may offer more trips between major East and West Coast cities, but they're often unaffordable. Western Pacific, however, offers one-stop service at prices that make a cross-country trip a possibility, not a nightmare.
Major airlines' fares for midweek travel typically run in the $1,000-plus range. However, WestPac (as it is known to loyalists) offers fares in the more manageable under-$400 range. Best of all, it allows business travelers to have a life by not requiring that dreaded Saturday-night stayover to get a reasonable fare. The downside: All flights stop over in Colorado Springs, and there are no in-flight meals.
Major West Coast cities served are Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Phoenix, and Portland, Oregon; major East Coast cities are Newark, New Jersey; Washington, DC; Atlanta; and Miami and Orlando, Florida.
Visit Western Pacific's Web site at (http://www.westpac.com), or for reservations, call (800) 930-3030.
Best Trans-Atlantic Business Class: Continental BusinessFirst
Although many major airlines flying across the Atlantic claim to offer a hybrid product--meaning a combination of first- and business-class comforts and amenities--Continental's BusinessFirst product still stands alone. The difference is in the seat--a huge sleeper with a whopping 55 inches of legroom, far more than what other airlines offer. (The BusinessFirst cabin topped the charts in a Consumer Reports comfort ranking last summer.)
Continental's BusinessFirst still offers the same basics that have kept it our fave for the past four years--the giant seat with electronically controlled lumbar support and footrest, plus an extensive menu of options on the in-seat video system. As other airlines watch passengers defect to BusinessFirst cabins, they have made moves to upgrade their creature comforts. But Continental has continued to tweak its product to stay ahead of the competition: It now offers "cookie jar service," allowing BusinessFirst passengers access to a snack bar during flights. Arrival lounges in Frankfurt, Germany, and London and Manchester, England, offer hot showers.
Continental's proposed (as of press time) alliance with Virgin Atlantic Airways will increase the airline's international presence by making London's Heathrow Airport more accessible. In the meantime, BusinessFirst is available from Newark, New Jersey, and Houston to cities in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Italy and Portugal.
Visit Continental's Web site at (http://www.flycontinental.com), or for reservations, call (800) 525-0280.
Best Trans-Atlantic Coach Class: Virgin Atlantic Premium Economy
Virgin Atlantic earns our kudos for the second year in a row because other airlines' economy cabins are still, for the most part, unimaginative sardine cans. Most Europe-bound business travelers cannot take advantage of the deep discounts offered to vacationers. Virgin's Premium Economy section was developed with the idea that those paying full economy fares (which are usually at least twice as much as vacationers' excursion fares) should get full frills. Travelers in this section will find a separate cabin with fewer seats per row, more legroom and wider seats.
But even if you are at the back of the plane (regular economy) with Virgin, you still get service you won't find on other airlines. Each economy seat has a personal video screen offering a wide array of movies, news, documentaries and games--plus free drinks, ice cream and an amenity kit with more goodies than you'll get in other airlines' business classes.
Call (800) 862-8621 or visit Virgin's Web site at (http://www.fly.virgin.comatlantic/).
Best Trans-Pacific Business Class: Cathay Pacific Airways
Facing stiff competition from other Asian airlines, Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific regularly takes honors for best business-class service on those interminable trans-Pacific flights. Its amenities include new, larger seats with personal entertainment systems that offer eight channels of bilingual entertainment. In-flight phones are located away from seats for privacy, and flight attendants can send and receive faxes for passengers.
The most striking feature of Cathay's business class is the service--a virtual army of flight attendants offers personal touches that are difficult to duplicate. And U.S.-based travelers earn points with American Airlines' AAdvantage program.
If Hong Kong is only a stopover for you, you'll find connections at Cathay's Hong Kong hub punctual and plentiful. One unique feature of Cathay is its highly touted Web site, Cyber Traveler, which occasionally auctions seats for cash or to those with big banks of frequent flier miles. And in a move especially pleasing to East Coast travelers, Cathay recently launched direct service from New York City's JFK to Hong Kong, with only a quick stop in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Visit Cathay's Web site at (http://www.cathay-usa.com), or for reservations, call (800) 233-ASIA.
Best Airport: Chicago Midway
Were it not for Midway Airport, air fares in and out of the Windy City would be out of reach for many entrepreneurs in Chicagoland. Low-fare carriers such as Southwest, Kiwi, ValuJet and Vanguard make their Chicago stops here.
Business travelers find Midway appealing not only because of its lower fares but also because of its central location and accessibility. Now that the airport has its own CTA or "L" transit stop, with Orange Line trains running to the downtown area 10 miles away, it's surprising more business travelers don't opt for this smaller, friendlier and less hectic cousin of giant O'Hare International Airport 15 miles to the north.
In its 50-year history, Midway has gone from being the world's busiest airport to a near-shuttered facility in the 1970s. Now it's a thriving airport that serves 9 million passengers a year. Fourteen airlines serve almost 60 cities with direct or nonstop flights from Midway--most of them on low-fare carriers. And last year, the city of Chicago and Southwest Airlines teamed up on a six-year redevelopment plan that will replace the aging terminal and roadways.
Best Budget Hotel Chain: Budgetel Inns
Budgetel has won our praise before. This time around, we recognize it for its attention to budget-conscious business travelers. Budgetel just invested $2.5 million to equip 10 percent of its rooms chainwide with BusinessFirst amenities--the first economy hotel chain to do so. BusinessFirst rooms come with in-room office conveniences typically offered only by higher-priced hotel chains, such as extra-large desks with ergonomic chairs, task lighting, speakerphones with modem hookups, trays of free office supplies such as Post-it notes and pens, and free copying services and incoming faxes. Other room features include king-sized beds, recliners, in-room coffee makers, 25-inch color televisions with remote, and free local calls. You'll even find a free continental breakfast hanging on your room door each morning!
Known for their commitment to safety, Budgetel locations feature interior corridors, which are more secure than exterior ones. Guests can enter the hotel via side doors and only with a room key. All doors except the front one to the lobby remain locked at all times.
Amazingly, rates for Budgetel's BusinessFirst rooms run just $50 or less on average, which is only slightly above Budgetel's regular rate. There are 135 Budgetels in 28 states (most east of the Mississippi). Ask for a BusinessFirst room when making your reservation or when you check in.
For reservations, call (800) 4-BUDGET or visit Budgetel's Web site at (http://www.budgetel.com).
Best Moderately Priced Hotel Chain: Courtyard By Marriott
If you are looking for a consistently good value, it's hard to miss the near-ubiquitous Courtyard by Marriott chain. Since 1983, the chain has grown to 300 hotels in the United States and 10 in Great Britain.
Courtyard hotels resemble residential apartment complexes in their landscaping and architecture. Most rooms overlook a central, landscaped courtyard with a pool and socializing area. There are also a few high-rise Courtyard properties in some urban areas.
Courtyard offers king-sized beds in 70 percent of all guest rooms, large work areas with ergonomic chairs, phones with modem hookups, and a separate eating area with free coffee and tea. Soon, all rooms will offer phones with two lines and voice mail. Most locations have a swimming pool, a minigym and an indoor whirlpool, plus a lobby restaurant offering a daily breakfast buffet.
With the giant buying power of a worldwide chain, Courtyard can pass along a consistently competitive rate in almost every location--about $60 to $90 per night.
For reservations, call (800) 321-2211 or visit Marriott's Web site at (http://www.marriott/courtyard.com).
Best Luxury Hotel Chain: Four Seasons/ Regent Hotels
When an entrepreneur has "made it" and feels he or she deserves a little pampering on the road, Four Seasons/ Regent Hotels, the world's largest luxury hotel chain, is there to fit the bill. Now that the center of the universe seems tilted toward Asia, these predominantly Pacific Rim hotels are located in cities where entrepreneurs will most likely find themselves in coming years. Four Seasons/Regent consistently earns more prestigious awards than any other hotel company, firmly establishing its two brands, Four Seasons and Regent, as standards for top-quality service and location.
Regent Hotels started as a single Hong Kong location in 1972 and quickly grew to be one of the best hotels in Asia. Over the next two decades, the Regent name and reputation spread throughout Asia. In 1992, Regent was purchased by Toronto-based Four Seasons Hotels (winner of Entrepreneur's Business Travel Award for best luxury hotel chain in 1993).
The Four Seasons/Regent chain now operates 37 hotels and resorts, from the business-traveler leaders such as the Regent Hong Kong or Four Seasons New York to exotic spalike getaways in Nevis, West Indies, or Bali, Indonesia.
Visit Four Seasons/Regent's Web site at (http://www.fshr.com), or for reservations, call (800) 332-3442.
Best Hotel Value, New York City: The Gotham Hospitality Group
Gotham Hospitality started offering value-conscious business travelers a trendy alternative when it rescued the timeworn Hotel Wales on Manhattan's Upper East Side. Since then, entrepreneur Bernard Goldberg has added four more previously blighted structures to his chain of business-traveler-friendly hotels.
With each addition to the group--from The Franklin (also on the Upper East Side) to The Shoreham and The Mansfield, both off Fifth Avenue, and most recently, The Roger Williams on lower Madison Avenue--Gotham Hospitality has become better known among the value-conscious. But don't think good value means shabby. This group of small hotels creates a highbrow mind-set, thanks to public spaces featuring museum-quality furniture, original art, and complimentary breakfasts and late-night desserts.
Rates run from about $100 at The Roger Williams up to $250 for suites at The Shoreham. Best of all, there are no extra charges--no minibars to tempt you and no room service (however, all the hotels have popular restaurants). Instead, you'll get complimentary fresh flowers, Neutrogena bath products, and occasional live music performances in the lobby.
To get the best rate at a Gotham Hospitality property, book through hotel consolidator Quikbook at (800) 789-9887.
Best Hotel Value, Los Angeles: Summit Bel-Air & Summit Rodeo Drive
Location is key with business travelers visiting the sprawling Los Angeles area. Unfortunately, the most centrally located hotels in town are also the most expensive. Good news: Hidden among the plush hostelries of Beverly Hills and West Los Angeles are two casually elegant bargains, the Summit Bel-Air and the Summit Rodeo Drive.
Whichever hotel you choose, the facilities of both are at your disposal, including award-winning restaurants, heated pools, and two-line phones with voice mail and modem hookups. They also offer facilities for small meetings. If you stay at the Summit Rodeo, you get free transportation to the Summit Bel-Air to enjoy its garden atmosphere and tennis or spa treatments. Surprisingly, rates at both hotels are in the $150 range--a true bargain for a convenient and elegant Beverly Hills address. (Limo service is available to and from Los Angeles International Airport for $68 round trip, including tip.)
For reservations, call (800) HOTEL-411.
Travel Services
Best Car Rental Service: Thrifty Rent-A-Car System
It's hard to beat the deal Thrifty offers budget-minded business travelers--its rates are almost always lower than those of larger car rental agencies, it has tons of airport locations, and it offers new Chrysler cars. Since 1995, Thrifty and Western Pacific Airlines (see page 123) have had an alliance that includes special car rental rates and parking discounts for WestPac customers.
Thrifty has more than 1,100 locations worldwide at both airport and nonairport sites. The company has also capitalized on the parking squeeze at most major airports by opening its car rental lots to airport parking.
Visit Thrifty's Web site at (http://www.thrifty.com), or for reservations, call (800) FOR-CARS.
Best Business Travel Web Site: TheTrip.com
There are a lot of travel-oriented Web sites out there, but there's only one that caters exclusively to the independent business traveler. Find it at (http://www.thetrip.com). Backed by telecommunications firm US West, this site helps you plan trips, make reservations, get airline tickets, and obtain news and information to make your business trips more productive and less expensive.
Realizing that many travelers must stay over Saturday nights to get cheap air fares, the site offers news and advice that will make you want to stay over--not just to save money but to have a great time.
Contact Sources
Summit Bel-Air, 11461 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049;
Summit Rodeo Drive, 360 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210;
Thrify Rent-A-Car System Inc., 5330 E. 31st St., #102, Tulsa, OK 74153-0250.


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OAKLAND (AP) — A Northern California sheriff has vowed that his department won't use an aerial drone to spy on ordinary people, but civil liberties groups say there still needs to be some guidelines to ensure privacy.
Alameda County Sheriff Greg Ahern said Tuesday that a drone his department is pursuing would be used for search and rescue missions, responding to wildfires and to capture fugitives, not for surveillance and intelligence gathering on civilians.
"This device is used for mission-specific incidents," Ahern told the San Francisco Chronicle. "We strive to gain the public's trust in everything we do, and I would never do anything of this nature that would destroy the public's trust beyond repair."
Ahern's comments came after privacy advocates raised concerns Tuesday to the county's Board of Supervisors prior its vote on whether to approve a $31,646 state grant to purchase the drone. Several groups, including the American Civil Liberties Union, accused have accused the Sheriff's Office for months of trying to get the device approved without full public discussion.
ACLU staff attorney Linda Lye said the surveillance and intelligence gathering amount to "spying."
"Public policy should not be made by stealth attack. Drones are subject to enormous abuses," Lye said. "They can be used for warrantless mass surveillance. There needs to be an open and transparent process for debating the important question of whether a drone is even appropriate in our community and, if so, what safeguards should be in place before we buy a drone."
The Oakland Tribune reports that funding for the drone was part of a larger $1.2 million grant dispersed through the California Emergency Management Agency.
The newspaper said that the agenda item was modified Monday afternoon after supervisors and the sheriff became aware of the controversy building over it. Initially, the wording was changed to allow the sheriff to still accept the $31,646 grant, providing no obstacle to using the money for a drone.
County Undersheriff Richard Lucia told supervisors during Tuesday's meeting that Sheriff's officials said adding it to the supervisors' agenda was an oversight by staff. He reiterated that the office will not buy a drone until it has been fully vetted publicly.
The Sheriff's Office has consistently downplayed concern, insisting that the department has yet to receive authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration. About a dozen U.S. law enforcement agencies already have or are using a drone, including the Seattle Police Department. The figurre number is likely to grow considerably because the federal government has given explicit support to use drones for law enforcement purposes.
Ahern said his office has made no secret about wanting a drone, citing his invitation to the media and citizens for a public demonstration in October.
But a memo that one of Ahern's captains prepared over the summer, obtained by the Freedom of Information Act website MuckRock, says the drone would be equipped with a long-distance camera, live video downlink and infrared sensors that could be used for monitoring bomb threats, fires, unruly crowds, search and rescue operations, and marijuana grows.
Trevor Timm, an activist with the Electronic Frontier Foundation, which obtained the July internal memo, said he was concerned with what he described as a "mission creep," whereas the drone could be used for purposes other than what Ahern promised.
"These drones have the unprecedented ability to infringe on our privacy and civil liberties," said Timm, who added he is not against drones entirely.
Lucia said if the board votes against buying the drone, the money would go back to the state or be used for something else if the grant rules permit it.
"We stand by our word," Lucia said.
The supervisors eventually decided not to vote on the grant as the matter will be taken up by a public protection committee early next year.


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SAMJ: South African Medical Journal
On-line version ISSN 2078-5135
Print version ISSN 0256-9574
SAMJ, S. Afr. med. j. vol.100 n.12 Pretoria Dec. 2010
A South African doctors' team in the World Cup?
To the Editor: I wish to bring to the attention of readers an opportunity for them to play international football in the next medical world cup! How would you like to play against Brazil, Germany or Great Britain?
For many, football is a passion that begins shortly after taking their first steps. Medicine is another passion, finding expression later in life. These two drives often compete, with usually one prevailing. It is with great pleasure that The World Medical Football Federation seeks to carry on the tradition of uniting medicine and football. The Federation has been growing year after year, and is a truly international social, professional and sporting amalgamation.
I was involved in putting together a group of 20 British doctors in 2006, and we entered the competition in Germany. Since then, we have played annually in Australia, Lithuania, South Korea and Austria. The XVII Global Congress on Medicine and Health in Sport, and World Football Championship of Medical Teams, takes place on 23 -30 July 2011 in Manchester, UK.
The week involves a medical conference with speakers from each country on some mornings, and the teams taking to the field in the afternoons, playing six 11-a-side matches in 7 days. The football is competitive but, with rules such as 'There must be at least 3 outfield players over the age of 40', also aims to be enjoyable. Many delegates bring their families, and there is a great atmosphere in the hotel and at the daily social activities.
If there are any interested doctors in South Africa who were inspired by the South African World Cup, please contact me for more details about joining us next year in England. We have most of the continents represented, with the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Australasia, but we are missing Africa! Please have a look at our website (www.britishmedicalfootballteam.co.uk) to see what's planned, and consider being part of this fantastic event. I look forward to answering any further questions.
Paul Fourie
Blackburn, UK
(formerly Springs, RSA)


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BWW Reviews: NAKED HOLIDAYS 2012: Tree Trim
Let's face it, Naked Holidays is nothing more than an excuse to have a fun naked time in the theatre. An annual tradition (this is its 6th year), the show is a series of bawdy sketches and songs that celebrate The Holidays (but mostly Christmas). Written by Russell Dobular, Leal Vona, Stacy Lane and The Naked Holidays Cast, the evening ranges from highbrow to low, from gleefully gratuitous to nearly classy. From parodies of movies (Weredeer (a parody of werewolf films) and The Big Toy Chest (Santa's Elves as a campy Women in Prison exploitation flick)) to musical numbers ("I've Got Your Love to Keep Me Warm" takes on a new meaning when the singer is only wearing a scarf), it is a varied and fascinating evening, with something for everyone (except prudes, who probably weren't going to attend anyway). There's a bit of politics, taking potshots at "The War on Christmas" and the perception that "naked men are funny, naked women are not". There are puppets, classical music, and a drag queen. The penultimate piece is the traditional Naked Holidays bit "The Naked People Play", a meta piece about two characters in a play who can't get on with their love lives because of the distracting naked people running around their apartment.
The cast is wonderfully game and very funny. The show stars Jarrod Bates, Matthew Glowgowski, Jesse Gabriel, Chris Johnston, Leal Vona, Dave Chura, Chris Lazarro, Kelly Riley, Erika Lee, Alesandra Nahodil, Meridith Szalay, Lacy Allen, Sarah Schoofs, Samantha Cooper, Sarah Pencheff, Lee'at Bruhl, Serena Miller, Alinca Hamilton, Kara Addington, Rebecca Perlman, Robert Gonyo. Though the cast is more heavily weighted with girls, fans of men shouldn't worry: along with the breasts and vagina, there will be penis.
The costumes by Sarah Pencheff are truly delightful and technically impressive, (in the scenes when they're worn) especially with "Beautiful", a hilarious dance shout-out to Rankin-Bass Christmas Specials. Serena Miller is the musical director/arranger, wrote the original music, and plays cello for the live band (Miller, Matthew Glogowski, Rebecca Perlman, Robert A.K. Gonyo and Kelly Riley). Tiffany Herrioett's choreography is great, featuring ballet, tap, and more.
Not all is great, some of the more obviously improvised moments are just confusing and don't really end, and the very funny hosting job by Jesse Gabriel and Kara Addington occasionally telegraphs the joke of the upcoming skit a bit too obviously. The price seems a bit steep for what is a non-Equity off-off-Broadway show, as well (though the performance I attended was sold out). But on the whole, it is a giddy holiday delight.
Naked Holidays NYC 2012
Roy Arias Stage IV
300 West 43rd Street (at 8th Avenue)
Wednesday - Saturday @ 8pm, Sunday @ 7pm thru December 30
No Performance: Sunday - December 23 @ 7pm, Wednesday - December 26 @ 8pm
Tickets $59 at Telecharge.


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Morgan Freeman will not play god or the president in the upcoming sci-fi flick "Transcendence". The film tells the story of a scientist who's brain is uploaded into a computer after he is killed by terrorists. Truth be told it hasn't been revealed what role Freedman will play so there is still a solid chance he could play the president, god or some sort of god/president hybrid here. I just like to think outside the box now and then.
Sunn Classic Pictures has gone ahead and dropped word that they intend to move forward with a remake of the 1983 classic killer dog flick "Cujo". Based on a Stephen King story, Sunn Classic is the same group that released the original and decided to hold on to the rights to the picture in the hopes that in 20 years we'd be remaking every horror film ever made. Well planned fellas.
If you loved last year's surprise gushable fan boy favorite "Dredd 3D" then you're in luck because a sequel is currently in the works and will drop this September. Of course the sequel will be in comic book form and instead of being able to watch cool stuff fly around the screen you'll have to read words and look at tiny stupid drawn pictures but still. Ya know what no I can't even joke about this. This is just awful and only exciting to virgins.
"Stripped", a new horror flick set in Vegas has been confirmed to be hitting DVD this coming May 14th. The flick follows a group of friends who find themselves in the company of strippers who also happen to take the vital organs of their clients. I'll be honest this movie doesn't sounds very good and I'll most likely never see it but I will read just about any article that mentions strippers.
Remember Haley Joel Osment? The little bugger who sees dead people and has a heart of gold? Well the all grown up rugrat is back in a new film titled "I'll Follow You Down" which tells the story of a son trying to uncover the mystery of where his scientist father disappeared to after a business trip. I assume Osment will still play a young boy because, much like Leonardo DiCaprio, no matter how old he gets he still looks 11. Ya just want to pinch his cheeks don't you?
Why the hell not, huh? Dreamworks has apparently hired Steven Knight to pen a script for their upcoming remake of the Alfred Hitchcock film "Rebecca". The original 1940 film tells the story of a bride who finds her and her new husband are being haunted by the ghost of his first wife. No word yet on is the remake will stay true to the original but if I was a betting man I'd say someone named Rebecca will be in the film.
If you're like any normal American then you're probably a giant fan of "The Adventures of Ford Fairlane". Look it up kids, that pizon was bigger than Jesus. Renny Harlin, the film's director, is off to Russia now for a new film that tell the tale of the real life mystery around 9 experienced hikers that were found dead in the mountains in 1959 and the not so real life crew that's exploring the mountains to uncover the secret of their deaths. The guy directed "Die Hard 2" also. Get excited.
It's a fact, Morgan Freeman is the greatest person who has ever lived. So Tom Cruise should be be skipping around in his tiny little size 6 shoes now that the great one has agreed to join the cast of "Oblivion", a new Sci-Fi flick that stars Tommy as a soldier banished to a far away deserted planet after his court-martial. No word on what role Freeman will be playing but I expect it'll be Jesus or whatever weird alien god they worship in the film.
We try to control our collective nerdgasms over "The Dark Knight", and frankly we didn't do so well.


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What happens when Saudi Arabia is frustrated with the US
Increasingly vocal in its frustration over United States policies in the Mideast, Saudi Arabia is strengthening ties elsewhere, seeking out an alignment that will bolster its position after it was pushed to the sidelines this year.
It may find a solution in France, whose president is ending the year with 24 hours of high-level meetings with the Saudi leadership in a visit intended to showcase commercial and diplomatic strength.
With an entourage of French executives from the lucrative defense and energy sectors, President Francois Hollande arrives Sunday in Riyadh for a flurry of accords and contracts that have been in the works for months. The two countries also find themselves unexpectedly aligned in resistance, if not outright opposition, to U.S. policy on Syria's civil war and Iran's nuclear program.
The Saudi ambassador to Britain, Prince Mohammed bin Nawaf bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, recently described the policies of some partners toward Iran and Syria as a "dangerous gamble" while calling for the kingdom to be more assertive internationally after decades of operating in diplomatic shadows.
France, with similar fears about Syria, has been one of the strongest backers of the Syrian moderate leadership and Hollande had pledged military support against Syrian President Bashar Assad until both the U.S. and Britain backed away. On Iran, the French shouldered their way into the negotiations with Iran, demanding a better deal and warning that the Tehran government needed careful monitoring.
"We cannot remain silent, and will not stand idly by," Prince Mohammed wrote in a Dec. 17 opinion piece in The New York Times.
"We expected to be standing shoulder to shoulder with our friends and partners who have previously talked so much about the importance of moral values in foreign policy," he wrote in the piece titled "Saudi Arabia Will Go It Alone."
But it may not have to. The French have been clear that they share Saudi fears that U.S. and Russian concerns over Islamic militants could leave Assad the victor in any peace deal. Hollande's visit will be his second since taking office in May 2012 - a rarity for a French leader outside Europe - and his defense minister has been three times, most recently after the announcement of a 1.1 billion euro ($1.4 billion) contract with the Saudi navy.
"There is an offensive among the Saudis to try to reach out to different partners and try and see if they can find new allies," said Valentina Soria, a security analyst with IHS Jane's. At the same time, she said, Hollande is showing "the kind of willingness to intervene on the international stage in a much more assertive way, a much more convinced way."
In October, Saudi Arabia stunned diplomats when it rejected its first seat on the United Nations Security Council. The Saudi foreign ministry blasted the council for an "inability to perform its duties" in stopping the war.
The Saudis are particularly annoyed that the U.S. and Britain did not follow through with threats to punish Assad's government over the use of chemical weapons. Those decisions caused similar uproar in France for Hollande, who many at home believed was left hanging as the only Western power to pledge military support.
The Syrian conflict, which has claimed more than 120,000 people and spawned a regional refugee crisis, has become in many ways a proxy fight pitting Saudi Arabia and other Sunni-led Arab states against Shiite powerhouse Iran, a major supporter of Assad.
What the Saudis won't do is send in their own armed forces, al-Ahmed said, because it could empower the Saudi military to turn against them as happened elsewhere during the Arab Spring.
The Saudis also watch with trepidation at the warming ties between Iran and the West.
The way the nuclear talks were handled - with U.S. officials secretly meeting their Iranian counterparts before more formal talks involving world powers - particularly rankled the Saudis.
"Saudi Arabia is clamoring for a major role in shaping the region. They feel they deserve that," said Theodore Karasik, a security and political affairs analyst at the Dubai-based Institute for Near East and Gulf Military Analysis.
Washington has strived to downplay any suggestion of a rift. Senior American officials have traveled to the Gulf recently to reassure allies including Saudi Arabia. And Soria, the analyst, said the U.S. partnership, which includes billions in defense contracts, would endure beyond the current tensions.
State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said the U.S. and Saudi Arabia "share the same goals" of ending the war in Syria and preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, but she stopped short of endorsing a Saudi role at the bargaining table with Iran


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STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- The wife of ex-Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky said Thursday her husband is innocent of the child sex abuse allegations made against him and that his accusers are making up their stories, including one suggesting she was home while Sandusky attacked a boy who screamed for help.
Dottie Sandusky's comments defending her husband were the first she has made since Sandusky was arrested last month and accused of molesting boys he met through a charity he founded for troubled youth. He faces more than 50 charges and has maintained his innocence.
She released the statement through her husband's lawyer a day after a grand jury report detailed claims of two new accusers, among them the testimony of one who said he cried out for her help while Sandusky assaulted him in a basement bedroom.
"I am so sad anyone would make such a terrible accusation which is absolutely untrue," she said. "We don't know why these young men have made these false accusations, but we want everyone to know they are untrue."
Dottie Sandusky, who has raised six adopted children, said she has been "shocked and dismayed" by the claims.
"I have been devastated by these accusations," she said. "Our children, our extended family and friends know how much Jerry and I love kids and have always tried to help and care for them. We would never do anything to hurt them."
Earlier Thursday, Jerry Sandusky was released after a night in jail when he posted bail stemming from the latest child sex abuse charges filed against him. Sandusky secured his release using $200,000 in real estate holdings and a $50,000 certified check provided by his wife, according to online court records. A judge has ordered him subject to electronic monitoring.
Sandusky faces criminal accusations from 10 young men who claim he molested them when they were boys in his home, on Penn State property and elsewhere. The scandal has provoked strong criticism that Penn State officials didn't do enough to stop the alleged assaults and prompted the ouster of Hall of Fame football coach Joe Paterno and the school's longtime president, Graham Spanier.
Sandusky, 67, has said repeatedly that he is innocent and has vowed to fight the case. In interviews with NBC and The New York Times, he said he showered and horsed around with boys but never sexually abused them.
Until her statement, Dottie Sandusky, 68, had kept largely out of sight since the charges were filed. She wasn't seen or heard during his two interviews, had given no interviews herself and had not accompanied Sandusky to court the two times he was brought in for arraignments.
The grand jury report that accompanied the 12 new charges Wednesday said one alleged victim testified Jerry Sandusky kept him in a basement bedroom during overnight visits to the home, fed him there, forced him to perform oral sex and attempted on at least 16 occasions to anally penetrate him, sometimes successfully.
"The victim testified that on at least one occasion he screamed for help, knowing that Sandusky's wife was upstairs, but no one ever came to help him," the grand jury report said.
He described a pattern of sexual assaults by Sandusky over a period of years but testified that he had "barely any" contact with Sandusky's wife during his visits, the grand jury said.
In her statement, Dottie Sandusky disputed his claims. "No child who ever visited our home was ever forced to stay in our basement and fed there. All the kids who visited us ate with us and our kids and other guests when they were at our home," she said.
A spokesman for the state attorney general's office, which is prosecuting Sandusky, declined to comment on her statement, and said he could not discuss whether investigators have interviewed her or want to interview her.
In the first grand jury report, issued Nov. 5, an accuser said he had not had contact with Jerry Sandusky for nearly two years but in the weeks before giving his testimony he received phone messages from Sandusky, Dottie Sandusky and a Sandusky friend seeking to talk to him about something important. Dottie Sandusky is otherwise mentioned, in passing, by only one of other alleged victim. He claimed she was part of a family contingent that went to bowl games he attended, and he testified she was not present when the former coach allegedly took him to a resort.
Dottie Sandusky, whose real name is Dorothy, met Jerry Sandusky at a summer picnic in 1965, just before he began his senior year at Penn State, according to his book, "Touched."
They married in September 1966 and tried to start a family after he finished graduate school at Penn State, but discovered from doctors that they were not able to have children of their own for reasons that he didn't specify.
Eventually, they adopted six children and the book portrays her as presiding over a bustling house filled with their own children, their children's friends and children from The Second Mile charity, preparing most family meals and refereeing sibling rivalries.
"Dottie was the leader," his book reads. "I became another kid for her to supervise as well. As I said before, there was never a dull moment in the Sandusky household, and I don't think any of us would have wanted things any other way."


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Bevels are an easy way to add a touch of elegance to your stained glass projects. They can be used to create a wonderful border or grouped together to create a sparkling focal point. The facets on the bevel catch the light and create an amazing rainbow display both in the bevel and in the room.


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Boomer women are different: They are strong, confident, young at heart and very motivated.
As they begin to prepare for retirement, their process usually starts by examining their current financial resources and evaluating what is required in order to maintain their lifestyle, independence and privacy during retirement. Not becoming a burden to their children and families is often their top priority. This priority equates to not outliving their money. This process can hold many challenges for women. Let's take a look at why women are so very different.
Women have less money: Generally speaking, women have less money accumulated for their own retirement than men do. There are many reasons for this. To begin with, women for the most part earn less than men, so their lifelong accumulation of money is taken from a lower income base. This lower income base not only leaves them with less to invest for their future but it lowers their potential Social Security income payment. Women leave the workforce to have children and they often stay at home to take care of their children. Leaving the workforce, even temporarily, may cause the loss of momentum in a woman's career development and earning potential. In addition, women are often responsible for taking care of aging parents. This act of love and obligation may cause them to leave the workforce for a time, again creating additional financial loss and loss of career opportunities. The ultimate financial challenge for women comes as they confront the results of having had lower income, but a higher actual cost of living due to more medical expenses, higher life-maintenance expenses and a longer life expectancy than men.
Women are taking control: Research tells us that these women control 80% of all the family financial decisions whether they are married, widowed or single. This is a well-educated, savvy demographic group that does their homework. These women are looking for information that will help them gain awareness and insight into the appropriate planning of their retirement. And most interestingly, they share their collected information with their friends. But ultimately, a well-planned retirement will necessitate assistance from an investment adviser, and here is why: the consumer does not have direct access to all the products that may be required to meet the individual and specific needs in creating a well-formed retirement plan. Direct investment products are designed more for the accumulation phase—the building up of assets for retirement—rather than the preservation and distribution phases. So, for most women, guidance in the form of advisory services will be an important addition to their planning efforts.
The statistics are staggering: Research shows that these women do not generally trust the financial services industry. Not even a little. Only 26% of them have a financial adviser. That leaves 74% of all women in this demographic group with no financial adviser. Of the 26% that have an adviser, 64% do not trust the adviser they have, or they are very unhappy with that relationship and are seeking a change. Here is a statistic I find to be particularly revealing: 4 out of 5 widows will change or eliminate their adviser within the first year of losing their spouse. Why? Because of the way they were treated by the adviser when their husband was alive. Shocking.
What you need to know before working with boomer women:
1. Listen. Listen carefully and willingly. Clarify. Be certain that you are duplicating what she is saying. If you don't understand, ask her to explain so you are clear on what she is trying to communicate to you. This will not be a product-based transaction for you. Rather, it's an experience that moves toward the development of a long-term collaborative relationship.
2. The woman in front of you could be your Mom, your grandmother, your aunt or your mother in-law. She has lived a full life and as a result she is vibrant, bold and has a keen intuitive sense. Actually, she is quite beyond your ability to understand her. She is after all a woman who is all grown up. Be authentic, be respectful.
3. Be reminded that these women are smart. Very smart. Most have raised families and managed household budgets as well as developed careers. They have endured and survived endless life challenges. Nifty sales pitches and lots of charm will not work with this demographic. You will think, since she is smiling back at you, that it's working. It is not, she's just being polite.
4. Do not try to be a smarty pants. She will see right through you. If you can't answer a question, tell her, then knock yourself out researching and compiling complete information for her on what she inquired about. You need to know that while you are doing that, she is doing her own research, and will judge you on your efforts and service. I have never met a woman that did not know exactly what she needed and wanted. She just doesn't know what investment vehicles will get her the results she wants. The issue is always the same: she wants options so she can make her own decisions. You would be wise to respect that.
5. Do not use sports analogies. Unless of course you want to end this potential relationship without further ado.
6. Do not overlook or twist the truth. When she finds you out, and she will, you will not be given a second chance. And she will tell ALL her friends, guaranteed.
7. Return her calls promptly. Always.
Wake-up call: Women naturally gravitate toward other women, especially on issues that require intimate communication involving such things as lifestyle and money, which are the core topics of retirement planning. If 74% of these women do not have advisers, as the statistics show us, they are giving the industry a message. It is a very important message worth listening to.
The industry is "the ultimate boys club" and they have a tough time relating to "the girls." This is supported by the fact that less than 17% of all advisers are women. There are a few companies that have made an effort in identifying and embracing the women's market, but for the most part the effort has been minimal. In closing, I will share with you what I think is the most powerful fact of all: 85% of all women will be left alone to fend for themselves financially by the time they reach age 65! Women need our help and they need it now.
Statistics and supportive research taken from: "PrimeTime Women," by Marti Barletta; "Vibrant Nation," authors Stephen Reily and Carol Orsborn, Ph.D.; "The Allianz American Legacies Study," Allianz Life; "The Greatest Generation Shares the Wealth," Christian Science Monitor, Aug. 1, 2005


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Dealing with the fast-approaching "fiscal cliff" is not a national crisis on the order of abolishing slavery. The country is limping out of a recession, not embroiled in a bloody civil war.
Still, "Lincoln" offers lessons in the canny exercise of authority — the utility of the presidential office for congressional ego-stroking; the hidden, often grubby, levers of persuasion; the awesome force of a chief executive "clothed with immense power," as Lincoln described the office. …
There is an obstinate naivete to the common assertions that more assiduous congressional stroking on Obama's part would have guaranteed better results during his first term. The president confronted a united opposition, bent on denying him reelection; if anything, there were times — for example, negotiations over health-care reform — when he erred on the side of assuming that too much could be achieved by reasonable people reasoning together.
But anyone who has seen the lines of lawmakers of both parties waiting patiently at White House holiday receptions for their turn at a presidential photo op recognizes the allure of access to the chief executive. Relationships matter. They build trust and mutual understanding. As Lincoln appreciated, a bit of presidential schmoozing never hurts.


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The European regulatory framework on markets in financial instruments (MiFID II/MiFIR) came into force the 3rd of January 2018.
MiFID II is the revision and continuation of MiFID I due to changes in market structures as a result of the financial crisis and is particularly intended to increase the transparency, efficiency and integrity of financial markets.
MiFID /MiFIR (hereinafter "MiFID") is a regulatory framework, governing the provision on investment services such as portfolio management and investment advice, which sets high investor protection standards throughout Europe and regulates and harmonises trading in financial instruments.
Find below a detailed explanation of the principal measures outlined in the MiFID Directive and their impacts on Candriam activity of portfolio management and investment advice.
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This statement is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes the Company's slavery and human trafficking statement for the financial year ending on 31 December 2018.
At Candriam Luxembourg, a partnership limited by shares ("société en commandite par actions") incorporated under the laws of Luxemburg (the "Company"), we believe we have a responsibility to ensure that our business is conducted in a responsible way. We are fully committed to preventing and identifying slavery and human trafficking in our business activities and in our supply chain. In what follows we will set out the steps the Company will take in that regard.
The Company forms part of a pan-European asset management group, founded in 1999, headquartered in Luxembourg and ultimately owned by New York Life Insurance Company. This statement is published on behalf of the Company and its UK operations carried out through its UK branch "Candriam Luxembourg – UK establishment" in line with the Modern Slavery Act 2015, and references to "we", "us", "our" or "company" are to Candriam Luxembourg.
Given the nature of the Company's business, we do not believe that there are significant risks of slavery and human trafficking within our own business, nor within our direct supply chains, as we only engage reputable companies in the UK.
Either way, as part of our initiative to identify eventual risks, we are looking to build and improve our systems to better by identifying, assessing and monitoring such risks in our supply chains through enhanced contract term controls (to the extent appropriate and obtainable).
Where possible, we build long-standing relationships with our key suppliers and ensure that expectations of business behaviour are clear and consistent.
Candriam will implement the objectives considered in this statement through its relevant implied teams. Progress of Candriam's efforts in this area and issues (should they arise) will be monitored and reported back to the management directly.
Modern slavery and human trafficking training will be provided to educate the relevant business units on the importance of implementing and enforcing effective systems to ensure slavery and human trafficking is not taking place in our business or supply chain.
If issues are identified in relation to modern slavery, these will be immediately reported to the relevant team.
This statement will be reviewed annually and published on our website.
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The cornerstones of Candriam's Voting Policy are the rights and equal treatment of the shareholders, the accuracy of financial information, the accountability and independence of the board.
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The locals won't tolerate people inexperienced in big waves. No tow-ins here either. Picturesque amphitheatre-like setting, ideal for watching the surf. Parking at top of hill. No facilities on the beach, but close to Sopelana where there are shops and a campsite.