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It's not the republicans and it's not the democrats, it's both of them and they are destroying this country. Shame on you guys for trying to blame each other's side and start on your own sides.
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Get ready for the first show of our bug in a rug children's theater series, Switch Witch! The bug in a rug crew is getting so excited for this weekend! Take a look at this video taken during rehearsal…and then make sure to buy your tickets.
This is our third season of bug in a rug children's theatre at Sunset. And it's so hard for me to believe that this dream is a reality. It all started from reading Love, Ruby Valentine with my daughter and saying "wouldn't this be a cute play." February of 2009 was our first bug in a rug production of "Love, Ruby Valentine." And is has been an amazing journey ever since.
Someone asked me the other day – where do you come up with your ideas for your plays? Well, we are lucky enough to get the rights to some great children's books, and a lot of times I take a cue from an old fairy tale, but often it comes from a lesson I am trying to instill in my children. As my daughter finished kindergarten and started first grade I found us talking a lot about friends and friendship. I was answering questions like: "What is a best friend mom?" "Can I have more than one best friend?" "How do you know who is your real friend?" Of course I tried to give all the perfect mother answers and even joked that my definition of a real friend is someone who can walk into your kitchen and open your refrigerator without asking (and I do believe that).
In all these conversations, we somehow ended up talking about how a good friend is someone who you can just be with no matter what – good/bad, happy/sad, tired/giddy, whatever the day may bring. Of course, she immediately responded by giving an example of how she and her best friend can not agree on something, but she always knows that the next day they will be friends again, or how she can just tell her best friend she wants to read alone and she goes away and then comes back again later to play. I figured these are great first grade examples of what a true friend is. More than that I hope that she is learning something about herself and building her own self- confidence and realizing that people we call friends are people who, as the quote says, "know all about you but like you anyway."
As we put together Switch Witch, I thought about how a good witch and a bad witch could become true friends – by accepting who they each are individually and as a friend. And of course I tried to find the humor in it, so that we can all enjoy a good story with a little lesson and a lot of fun!
Put on your jammies, head on over to Sunset bug in a rug theatre, and snuggle in to laugh, participate, learn a little about friendship, and being true to yourself. Besides those great lessons, you also get to introduce your little one to the awesomeness of live theater. See you at the Playhouse!

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MADERA, California (AP):
Madera County authorities are investigating the deaths of a five-year-old girl and her mother.
Sheriff's officials say deputies were called to a home in the small, unincorporated community of Ahwahee around 4:30 a.m. yesterday after the child's grandfather found the girl with her throat slashed in a bedroom.
Sheriff's spokeswoman Erica Stuart says the body of her 23-year-old mother was found nearly three hours later under a nearby bridge on Highway 49, about a half-mile from the Mariposa County line. Stuart says the woman apparently jumped from the 200-foot-high structure.
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Whenever Princess Diana appears on our cover (PEOPLE, Dec. 6), we expect abuse from readers who tell us they are fed up with tales of the Windsors. This week, our expectations were fulfilled once again. In addition to criticizing Di's latest appearance, fans of the late Bill Bixby felt we should have paid more attention to him than they believed our one-page Tribute implied.
Diana looks as happy about being on the cover of another PEOPLE as I am about seeing her.
MAUREEN CROMEANS, Spring, Texas
As a loyal Diana watcher since I was a little girl, I am saddened at the turn her life has taken. Now that all her private troubles have become public news, Diana should be commended for standing tall and continuing to fulfill her royal duties with grace. Despite the Palace's efforts to edge her out, Diana will remain the star of this blemished family.
JOANNA DREIFUS, Cambridge, Mass.
As a frequent visitor to London, I found your cover story on Princess Diana biased and misleading. Save your "cracking up" headlines for Michael Jackson. The princess is holding her own and continues to trounce Charles in the polls. Thanks, however, for the priceless photo of Camilla in that ridiculous hat. She puts the rot in rottweiler.
North Miami Beach, Fla.
You barely gave Bill Bixby a lousy page after he gave us better than 30 years of enjoyment in spite of a personal life that would have destroyed many men. Both his life and death were testimony to strength, hope, faith and courage and offered you the opportunity to tell a remarkable story about a very special man. You should be ashamed.
VICKIE GARLAND, Greensboro, N.C.
Bill Bixby, one of television's finest actors, loses a heroic two-year battle with cancer, and PEOPLE rewards him with an obligatory tribute consisting of a few meager paragraphs. Meanwhile, boring, nearly useless Princess Di gets her hundred-thousandth cover story. It's enough to make your skin turn green.
PETER GREER, Hicksville, N. Y.
So Steve Garvey thinks that striking out in the ninth inning of a ballgame is similar to having little or no contact with four of his five children. Let me help you out, Steve. One is the failure of a ballplayer, the other is the failure of a human being. Big difference!
RAYE BARNES, Corona del Mar, Calif.
Steve Garvey has two daughters by an ex-wife, then marries a woman with two kids while two lovers are simultaneously pregnant with his two illegitimate kids. And he wants to run for national office someday? Better hang up the dream of a Senate seat, Garv, and keep up "the acting thing," because your life is already a soap opera.
MICKEY HOLLIDAY, Anderson, S. C.
I understand and fully sympathize with the immense grief, pain and anger all the families of those he killed must endure because of Joel Rifkin's inability to "appreciate the victim as a human being." However, it is not too difficult to understand the grief, pain and anger Joel must have endured because of his classmates' inability to appreciate him as a human being. Being called "nerd," "doofus," "oddball" and "turtle," being an "abuse unit" and "easy to make fun of" had to contribute to how this "just plain evil" man felt about himself and others.
PENNY BURNS, Minneapolis
While I agree that David is one of the sexiest new faces and rear ends to brighten the TV screen this season, it's this woman's opinion the real hunk of NYPD Blue is Dennis Franz. I get goose bumps whenever he's on the screen.
JOANN RODRIGUEZ, Chicago
To David Caruso: Your parents' divorce also prevented you from meeting me and all your other cousins on the Caruso side of the family. Rest assured we have been following your career with a great deal of familial pride. If you want to make our acquaintance, your grandmother Caruso has all our phone numbers. I think you'd like us!
DIANE KLIMOWICH, New York City
As the mother of two boys, I must respond to the mail you received regarding your coverage of River Phoenix's death. Every letter you printed contained a clear indication of why so many young people today are in trouble. None of those writers could place the responsibility for this young man's sad end where it clearly belongs—with River Phoenix himself. Regardless of how gifted and successful he may have been, he chose to use drugs, and drugs killed him! We must make kids know that no matter how young you are, no matter how much money you have, no matter how promising your future, substance abuse can destroy you and devastate those who love you. Why take the chance?
DANA M. MYERS, Broken Arrow, Okla.
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'Brandon is quite smitten'
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I agree that at least part of what is going on here is Sir John looking out for his particular friend. Sir John is unable to tell Marianne anything about Willoughby that doesn't relate to his own interests: he likes to hunt, he has nice hunting dogs, he rides well, he likes to come and have a good time at Barton Park parties, and he is set to inherit land in the area. We know that Mrs. Jennings has been trying to play matchmaker for Brandon "ever since her connection with Sir John first brought him to her knowledge". This would be for at least the past seven years, I think, because that is at least how long her daughter has been married to Sir John. There is not the slightest indication that her efforts in this regard have met with any success whatsoever in all that time. So for Sir John to assert that "Brandon is quite smitten" and to also say that he "will be jealous" of Willoughby is not entirely insignificant, even if he does like to get in on the jokes about this. I don't think Sir John much cares for matchmaking in and of itself, and yet here he appears to have noticed something about his friend that is outside his normal interests of sport and socializing. Sir John also knows that Willoughby is the kind of man who stays up all night dancing at parties--he must have at least a bit of a reputation as a ladies man in the neighbourhood if that is the case. Perhaps he thinks that one young lady would do as well as another for Willoughby. |
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Review: JVC GY-HM650, the Camcorder for News and Journalism?
The HM650 really is a very clever camera, packed full of features that make it a great choice for news shooters. It has multiple codec and recording options, great for when you need to pool or share media. It has WiFi and 3G/4G connectivity via a USB host port where you can add wireless dongle. Brilliant for uploading material via ftp or (via a future firmware update) streaming your footage live. It has a 23x zoom lens, so it offers both a wide angle field of view for press conferences, color shots and GV's as well as a long telephoto range for capturing those distant stories behind the police lines or security barriers.
Pro 3D Handheld Camcorders Comparison
Tim Dashwood, pictured here with a vintage 1950′s Kodak stereo film camera in Times Square, delivers an overview of today's affordable 3D video production camcorders. Tim: "It amazes me how far consumer technology can evolve in just a two year period. In 2010 Panasonic officially announced the AG-3DA1 stereoscopic 3D camcorder, the first of its kind. I was fortunate enough to gain early access to the prototype and use it in a few productions. Its stereoscopic use was of course limited by its interaxial separation and zoom range, but it was the first time a stereoscopic camera operator didn't have to worry about geometric or colorimetric alignment on set. In early 2011 the consumer divisions of Sony and JVC quickly released inexpensive handheld stereoscopic 3D camcorders the HDR-TD10 and GS-TD1, respectively." You'll want to dive right in and read the rest of his review.
A Beginner's Guide to Shooting Stereoscopic 3D
This article was Originally published in FCPUG Supermag #4 (April 2010) and on Dashwood3D.com Updated and Revised September 2011. All images ©Tim Dashwood unless otherwise specified. 3D is back in style again and it seems like everyone, from Hollywood producers to wedding videographers, is interested in producting stereoscopic 3D content. So how can you get involved Read More
JVC GY-HM100 & GY-HM700+Canon 14x Lens Field Test
The day before the JVC booth opened to the public I was granted a few hours of access to both a release version of the GY-HM100 and the GY-HM700 with the Canon KT14x4.4B KRS zoom lens. The Canon 14×4.4 zoom lens won't ship until June and there were only a few made available for NAB Read More
JVC NAB09 Booth Debrief
This year I observed most of the NAB show from a fixed position at the JVC booth. I had been asked by JVC to answer questions and demonstrate the new GY-HM700 cameras in 24P cinema configurations. A Final Cut Pro system was also close-by so I was able to demonstrate the speedy workflow from recording Read More
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JVC Professional Products has finally unveiled the highly anticipated GY-HM700, its first shoulder-mounted solid-state ProHD camcorder and "big brother" to the recently announced GY-HM100. This camcorder represents a first in the professional video industry by combining technology from JVC, Sony and Apple into a single product (not to mention the superb new bundled lens from Read More
JVC ProHD GY-HM100 Sneak Peek
I was one of the fortunate few last week who were invited to play with JVC's new handheld camcorder, the ProHD GY-HM100. In a nutshell it is a small, lightweight 1080i / 1080p / 720p camcorder that can record in native QuickTime .MOV files (and another format), directly to easy-to-find and inexpensive SDHC memory cards Read More
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JVC GY-HD100 and Canon XL H1 Feature Set Comparison
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Eating Heart-Healthy Food: Using the DASH Plan
Eating for your heart doesn't have to be hard or boring. You just need to know how to make healthier choices. The DASH eating plan has been developed to help you do just that. DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. It is a plan that has been proven to be healthier for your heart and to lower your risk for high blood pressure. It can also help lower your risk for cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, and diabetes.
Choosing from Each Food Group
Choose foods from each of the food groups below each day. Try to get the recommended number of servings for each food group. The serving numbers are based on a diet of 2,000 calories a day. Talk to your doctor if you're unsure about your calorie needs.
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It's Official, FFC is Now Open for Business
Posted by Dyana on Monday, January 24, 2011 in Celebrities • Flavor Flav • Projects • (0) Comments • Permalink
Flav's Fried Chicken or FFC opened at 2PM today in Clinton, Iowa. Clinton Iowa, you say? Why in the world would Flav want to open his very first FFC chain in Clinton, IOWA?
Let's dig into this a little bit shall we? With Clinton located in the midwest with a population of 28,000 and 94% of them being white, we wonder if Flav really made the best decision. And of all places, he opens it RIGHT NEXT DOOR to KFC!
It seems Flav really didn't have a lot of input into where his first restaurant would open and most likely left it all up to his business partner, Nick Cimino, who is from Clinton.
Cimino's family is already in the restaurant business with a place called Mama Cimino's. A joint where Flav used to work at in Vegas serving none other than chicken wings. Apparently, there is also a Mama Cimino's pizza place in Clinton on the same street as the new FFC. So maybe Cimino didn't make the best choice of where FFC should open, but at least he does have some background in the biz.
I guess now all we can do is wait for the reviews of FFC to come in. Flav says that he plans on opening hundreds of FFC's all over the country. Word has it that he has already gotten calls about the FFC franchise. Anyone out there want to open their very own Flav's Fried Chicken? Why don't you give Flav a call? Or take my advice and wait till the reviews start pouring in about how the chicken tastes. Yes, that would probably be the better choice.
Before you open your own FFC chain you might want to put Flavor Flav's voice on your GPS so you can get used to him saying Woooowww and telling you what to do. It's available at NavTones for $9.95. Go here: http://www.navtones.com/flavor-flav-gps-voice.html
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It's a long way from hauling off cars for scrap to being a regular visitor to the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series podium in the toughest class in short course off road. Yet that's the strange path that Robby Woods' career took and, while the route may be circuitous, he has certainly arrived in style.
Woods, driver, owner and fabricator of the No. 99 Lucas Slick Mist/Superchips/General Tire Chevrolet, didn't really expect to be contending for wins in Pro 2 Unlimited when he started out. But, as he sits in his pit area at Glen Helen Raceway looking over the time sheet for morning practice, his name is at the top.
"We were the only truck in the 45-second range," he says. "I'm looking at the list…Robby Woods, Rob MacCachren, Carl Renezeder, Robby Gordon, Rodrigo Ampudia, Rob Naughton, Jeremy McGrath, Jeremy Stenberg and Brian Deegan…. These are guys that I grew up looking up to. Most of them have been racing five, 10, 15 years longer than we have. To be up front three years in, it's a really good feeling and I'm really thankful for everyone that makes it possible. Without sponsors and family, there's no way I could be doing it."
The journey to this point from when he decided to tackle short course off road, and do it in the sport's toughest class, wasn't easy. And the racing bug goes back farther. Woods' story, like many in the sport, begins with motocross and Woods as a rising star, regularly racing and winning against the likes of Josh Grant and James Stewart. It ended, also like many other riders, with a devastating injury, in this case while training.
"The track was a long ways out in the middle of nowhere," explains Woods. "It was raining, it was windy, and they had a hard time getting the helicopter out there. I shattered my tibia and fibula – had a compound fracture with the bone coming out the side of my leg. I lay out there and almost bled to death. While I sat out there, I really re-evaluated and though about whether this is worth what I think it's worth. Is it worth the ultimate price? And the answer was 'no.' I knew after a year-and-a-half recovery, I was never going to stand a chance to be the best motocross racer that ever lived, And I really wanted to be the best at something, I want to have the opportunity to do that."
Woods saw short course and fell in love with it. A life success development course he took while recovering challenged him to set and accomplish a 90-day goal. His was to build the most successful short course program within his means. Unfortunately for Woods, those means weren't great.
With his father having competed in stock cars, Woods had access to race shop machinery and the knowledge to use it. His father's junkyard gave him the materials to practice on as he built pre-runner bumpers and long-travel suspension kits. He took computer-aided design courses to learn that part of fabrication. But he still didn't have the $150,000 or so he needed to buy the parts.
Then opportunity knocked with a drive to clean up his hometown of Pahrump, Nev. Non-registered, junked automobiles would no longer be tolerated on people's property. Woods and his father answered opportunity's call by hauling the cars or other junk away and selling them as scrap. It helped that demand for steel in China was driving scrap prices to unheard-of levels.
"We did that for 10 months and raised right around $230,000; that gave me the capital to buy the parts to build my first truck. A group of my best friends and I got out in the shop and started bending tubes and laying stuff out. Luckily I had a knack for it and it worked out pretty well. We put money down on a semi and went racing. About two years into it we got a couple of podiums, got a little bit of success and had some really great companies that have become family friends got behind us. Now we're racing with the big boys and it's definitely been a cool adventure," he says.
"We just wanted to get out here," he continues. "As we progressively got better, the truck got better. We cut the front half off of it and made some geometry changes. Cut the back half off. Now we have three motors and three transmissions and rear end gears and underdrives. We've got enough stuff we could crash this truck five times and go race. At the first race we had a truck and two spare tires. That was it. We had six wheels. And the body that was on the truck…I didn't want to hit anyone because that was all we had."
It wasn't Woods' goal to be the best, but to do the best he could, an important distinction when it's a struggle just to get through the weekend. Now, since regularly appearing on the podium toward the end of last season, he's rarely been off it. It's an unusual weekend when he doesn't stand on it at least once. Of course, now that he's had a taste of success, he wants more.
"To be honest, I'm sick of being second and third. I want to win," he emphasizes. "I feel like it's all starting to come together. There's always been one little element missing to take that final step. One thing I can tell you is we've never, ever been hands-down faster than Rob MacCachren; he is always the guy to beat. I've never felt that today is my day to beat the king. Looking at this time sheet, I feel today is my day."
On that sunny Saturday at Glen Helen, it wasn't. He was sidelined after seven laps with a mechanical failure. The following day, while running fourth, he collided with Brian Deegan while MacCachren passed both of them. He finished sixth, his truck looking a little worse for wear. A tough weekend, but everyone has them. It's been ups and downs for Woods this season, either on the podium or well down the order.
Still, he's racing. He's doing it in a truck he built himself from scratch. He's raised his team and his program from nothing into a regular force to be contended with. Not many can say that. As an added bonus, is team is filled with family and friends, and that's important to him.
"I think the biggest thing I strive to do in live is to make my family and my friends proud," he says. "When I can come out here and put on a good show, walk with a little humility and make my dad proud at the end of the day, that's all I can really do."


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Fifty Percent Grey Director to Helm Sci-Fi Flick for Lionsgate
Lionsgate U.K. and producer Kris Thykier's PeaPie Films are set to produce the sci-fi flick THE FALLEN, reports Variety. Ruairi Robinson (FIFTY PERCENT GREY) is directing from script by Andrew Will. The story follows special ops team sent to wipe out a crashed alien spaceship in Russia that is creating a 400-mile wide electronics dead zone. The budget is set at $35 million. The studios hope to start production at the start of 2012.


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CHANDIGARH: If a sweetmeat leaves you sick during a weekend, don't rush to the UT health department to lodge a complaint. For, you will find no one to listen to your grievance. And even the tollfree number of Food Safety and Standards Authority, India, (FSSAI) will not offer you any solace.
The health department grievance cell remains closed on Saturday and Sunday and FSSAI tollfree number remains non-functional all through the week.


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Scary thing is the owner of ramp 48 in fort laud dressed with fatigues all the time; they're jeb bush funded calvary as well! yikes! fubar
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Wayne W. Carlson, 82, formerly of Toimi, died Sunday June 2 in the Minnesota Veteran's Home in Silver Bay.
He was born May 3, 1931, to Jacob and Minnie (Wartianen) Carlson in Toimi, Minn. Wayne grew up and attended the Toimi School, before graduating from Two Harbors High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, stationed in Germany. Wayne worked for Reserve Mining, as a laborer and heavy equipment operator at the NorShore Section House.
Wayne enjoyed spending time with his family. He also loved exploring the outdoors, especially the Boundary Waters during his younger years.
He is preceded in death by parents and three siblings, Paul, Bertha, and Uno.
Wayne is survived by children Tina (Jim) Carlson Bjortomt of Chetek, Wisc., Jodi (Peter) Ray of Carmel, Ind., Darik (Lorry) Carlson of Duluth, and Patrick Carlson of Chicago, Ill.; grandchildren Lindsay (Tom) Christiansen, Jason Ray, Alex Ray, and Hannah Carlson; great-grandson Anthony; and his family of friends and staff at the Minnesota Veteran's Home in Silver Bay.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m., until the 11 a.m. service on Friday, June 7 at Cavallin Funeral Home in Two Harbors. To sign the online register book please visit www.cavallinfuneralhome.com.
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text: Pedigree NARR: 11BVR0062/11F Nickname: Tabi Color: Russian Blue Point Siamese Ears: Standard Coat: Standard Markings: Self Carries: Mink, Satin D.O.B. 07/26/11 D.O.D. 10/2/12 Cause of Death: Euthanasia. Failing quality of life due to massive tumor in the pelvic area. Necropsy showed tumor was adhered to the pelvic wall and around several vital structures, and was therefore inoperable. Some slight redness on the lungs, but not necessarily abnormal - no abscesses or compromising of the lungs noted, lungs fully functional. All else looked normal on necropsy. Histopathology results for the tumor are pending. Litter Page: Sparkealis: BVR Corona Borealis x BVR Sparks at BVR Breeding Status: Retired Breeder - Bred once to BVR Adam Young, produced a litter, but none of the 12 pups survived. Show Results: Not yet shown Notes: When we found ourselves with the opportunity to work with russian silver, Tabit came up as an excellent little girl to help us with that project. She is an adorable little girl, with a super outgoing personality! She is usually at the cage door looking for attention, being very outgoing and curious, and showing almost no fear, even with all the changes and new things around. She has great, large, ears, and bright eyes, and if she develops the way she has so far is going to be a lovely girl - with her personality shining brightly over that! We are very happy to have her here, she's a very entertaining girl and is a delight to us every time we are near her! Our little Tabi has had a rough start. We made a few attempts to introduce her and Anathema to Leela and Buttercup in hopes that they could live together, but while Anathema didn't run into problems, Tabit was bitten by Buttercup on the back, resulting in an injury and later abscess over her shoulder (requiring surgery to remove it), and by Leela on her inner front leg, which seems to have resulted in some nerve damage and keeps her from properly moving her toes. Trips to the emergency vet for care after the injury, and later visits to our normal vet have happened (and are likely to continue for a while) to help treat the problem. She has shown some movement in the foot, but doesn't seem to have full use of it. It doesn't seem to bother her at all, she has been climbing her cage, running in the wheel, and playing with Anathema, and our vet believes that since she has good circulation there, and hasn't done any damage to it since the injury, she is likely to continue to do well and adapt fine to not being able to use the foot properly. We will of course continue to monitor her. She also seems to have developed a skin infection over where the abscess was, but it is clearing up well with treatment. Despite it all, she's still a loving, happy, and playful girl, who accepts new friends into her cage without any concern! As these injuries are not affecting her quality of life, or even her ability to behave and move normally, and are not a result of any genetic problems, we decided to breed her in hopes of passing on her wonderful traits. She is an amazingly sweet tempered girl, very laid back and friendly, while also being playful and fun. Even when she was injured her first thought seemed to be to get to us, and she just sat in our hands as we checked her over, both here and at the vet. She loves to play and snuggle with her buddies and is always hanging on the door and wall of the cage trying to say hi. She boggles all the time - when we talk to her, when she's hanging out with her buddies, when she's getting her picture taken, etc. Sadly, Tabit's litter was not a success. She gained huge amounts of weight (140 grams!) and remained a sweet, wonderful girl throughout. She had a longer than average gestation, not giving birth until 24 days after breeding, and while she made a huge nest around the 12 babies, and happily groomed them, still being sweet towards us throughout, she apparently did not produce any milk, and the litter was gone within 24 hours. There is no history of lactation problems in her line, and has been no issue with her sister, so it was likely a freak occurance with her, but it does have potential to repeat, or be passed down through daughters even if a future litter were fostered with another mother. Because of this and the stress that is put on their bodies with pregnancy and birth, we have decided to retire Tabit as a breeding rat and let her live out the rest of her life here as a well loved pet girl. We are very sad not to get to see her wonderful traits passed down, but feel this is the best choice for her and for the generations that would follow. In early May 2012 we noticed a large, fast growing mass in the inguinal area under Tabit's right rear leg. We took her to the Vet Teaching Hospital for a Fine Needle Aspirate which backed up our suspicions of a tumor. Our vet surgically removed the tumor on May 15, which looked to be a standard mammary tumor. Tabit apparently had some difficulty in surgery, but recovered well and healed up without too many problems, though her hair around her tail is taking quite a long time to grow back. July 25: Despite hoping that it was just some swelling, it is seeming increasingly likely that Tabit's tumor has returned already, only 10 weeks later. It is a bit more to the side this time, which means it is less likely to interfere with her ability to urinate, etc as quickly as the previous occurrence might have. We are looking into potential options for it to be removed again, and possibly get her spayed at the same time, but are uncertain at the moment how feasible either action is. We may be trying her on some antibiotics and an anti-inflammatory in case it is some sort of delayed suture reaction, but that is unlikely, especially at the size it has reached at this point. No matter what, we will try to keep her as comfortable and happy as possible as long as possible, whether further surgeries are doable or not. She remains a very sweet and loving girl, despite all her challenges so far in her life. October 2: Tabit's tumor had grown to an unmanageable size, and was getting sores from her insistence on continuing to use the wheel and run around as normal, despite her inability to use her back legs correctly as the tumor was in the way. She was showing some signs of discomfort when urinating or defecating. We made the decision to have her euthanized to spare her any further suffering. Necropsy revealed the tumor was attached to the pelvic wall, and was around and near many vital structures, which would have made removal impossible. The vet noted her lungs were slightly more red than usual, but there were no abscesses or sign of respiratory disease. All else looked normal. We are very sad to lose such a sweet girl so young, and especially after her ongoing battles with so many issues. We wish at some point she could've gotten a break and just been able to be comfortable, happy, and problem free. But we did as much as we could to try to help her, and she always seemed happy and upbeat, so we take comfort in knowing that she never felt particularly down despite all the difficulties she faced. We'll miss her strong and loving presence here. |


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Asian airport operators a new tech frontier for Amadeus
- Published: 5/11/2012 at 02:09 PM
- Newspaper section: Asia focus
Amadeus, the leading provider of technology for the global travel and tourism industry, is looking to expand its IT services to related businesses, particularly airports in Asia Pacific, to tap the growth in travel in the region, says David Brett, president for Asia Pacific.
Airport operations is an area that Amadeus believes to be in need of efficiency improvement in order to provide better services to travelers. He said Amadeus was in talks with a number of airport operators but he declined to name them.
"I do believe that airport operators are preparing to improve their services, and advanced technology can help them fulfill this job. Service in airports has to be more efficient and there is room to do so," he said.
Amadeus has provided IT systems for airline ticket booking since 2004 in addition to the global distribution system (GDS) business, the reservation tool that agents use when making an air, hotel, car or other travel service booking. The company has allocated 2 billion euros for research and development (R&D) to develop infrastructure for its IT solution business.
Many airlines, which used to have their own IT systems for managing sales, air ticket reservation, inventory and departure control functions, are now outsourcing this work to Amadeus. As a result, airlines can reduce their operating costs in hiring IT employees, maintaining and improving IT systems, which are increasing every year. For its part, Amadeus can gain further advantages over other competitors as the company is now the service provider for airline IT systems.
The synergy between the GDS and IT businesses has enabled Amadeus to grow rapidly, as seen in the increased market share for its GDS business. Its global market share as of June this year in air ticket bookings was a world-leading 38.3%, up from 37.2% in June 2011.
Amadeus IT Holding, the parent company of Amadeus Group, recorded profit for the first half of this year of 332.5 million euros, an increase of 26.1% from the same period the year before. The revenue during the first six months of this year was 1.5 billion euros, rising by 8.6%.
Revenue from distribution business grew by 7.2% to 1.157 billion euros, while that of IT solution business rose at the higher rate of 13.6% to 351.4 million euros. The revenue proportion of IT solutions to Amadeus's total revenue is 23.5%.
Mr Brett that airport procedures such as check-in and immigration screening were time-consuming processes. Good IT infrastructure can help shorten times, facilitating better service for travellers.
Amadeus started offering IT solution systems for airlines in 2004, but implementation is time-consuming and Qantas was its first customer to go live with the system in 2008. The company continues to seek new clients, particularly in Asia Pacific.
"In the near future, we expect 80% of passengers travelling in Asia Pacific will be those who use our service," said Mr Brett.
He added that Asia Pacific was a key area of growth for Amadeus. It foresees a lot of intra-regional travel, driving by the increasing number of middle-class consumers who can afford to fly. Southeast Asia is a relatively compact region, and air travel is appealing for intra-regional holidays or business trips because most flights take less than three hours.
"Travelling in the future can be arranged at the fingertips [of Southeast Asian people]," said Mr Brett. "And we will build the good IT infrastructure to make their journeys more convenient."
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Skin Treatments for Face Skin During Winter Months
By Brittany McComas
Beautiful skin is a result of nurture, including skin treatments and regular regimens to keep your face skin glowing, clean, and fresh. There are many factors your skin must fight every day, even in winter, such as UV rays, makeup, and harsh weather. Following a good regiment using skin treatments can help you keep a beautiful complexion and leave you worrying more about what to wear than how you look during the holidays.
For face skin that has been attacked by harsh conditions of winter months, products that contain oatmeal, banana, and natural ingredients can help you maintain your glow. My favorite winter skin treatment is to begin by washing the skin using a mild soap or cream face wash, such as Clinique's Redness Solutions Soothing Cleanser, $21.50, Macy's. Rinse with warm water. Do not dry. This is also a great skin cleanser for those prone to dry or red face skin conditions during the winter, as well as rosacea.
Next, apply an oatmeal skin treatment like, Oatifix, $6.95, Lush. This fresh mask exfoliates with oatmeal and crushed almonds while moisturizing with fresh, mashed bananas. Keep this one in the refrigerator though, as Lush products contain a minimal amount of preservatives for a soothing, natural treatment. Rinse with warm water and pat with a wet cloth; this can give you the sense of drying your face without disturbing the balance of the acid mantle.
You can also try making your own mask using 2 tbsp of oats, one mashed banana, and 2 drops of almond oil. Mix these ingredients in a bowl and apply them to your face. Lay back and rest for 15 minutes. Then, rinse your face with warm water and pat your face clean with a damp cloth.
Finish your winter skin treatment off with a soothing moisturizer that has an SPF for winter rays and then use a moisturizing eye cream or gel to keep eyes hydrated and free from puffy or dark circles. My recent favorite pair came in a bonus gift from Clinique. Bonus gifts are available from the current Clinique campaign and are a wonderful way to try new products without purchasing them. I like Superdefense SPF 25 Age Defense Moisturizer, $44.50, clinique.com, and All About Eyes, $29.00, clinique.com.
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School of Dreams workshop for Wiveliscombe Primary School students (From This is The West Country)
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9:00pm Wednesday 20th June 2012 in Somerset By Daniel Milligan
STUDENTS from Wiveliscombe Primary School took part in a 'School of Dreams' programme this week...a scheme which helps youngsters to pursue their future ambitions.
The two-day workshops were on Tuesday and Wednesday and teach the youngsters skills and strategies to help turn their dreams into reality.
There are 50 schools taking part in the current workshop programme which caters for nine to 13-year-old pupils and their teachers.
Howards Honda, in Taunton, delivered the workshop as part of the car firm's commitment to give something back to the communities in which it operates.
Steve Brown, of Howards Honda, said: "It is great to support the workshop in our local school. To help children understand they can turn their dreams into reality by learning to use strategies in their early lives will undoubtedly have a positive effect on the local community. We believe children and young adults deserve all the help they can get."
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Last year I bought a little easy entry cart and tried my hand at driving, Fancy was like a different pony, I think she really loves to pull, she just threw herself into it. Unfortunately a wreck, totally my fault, meant I lost my confidence in driving, so I swapped the cart for a beautiful Stubben saddle, took Mr G to some lessons and clinics and ended up as a Dressage rider, which I am really enjoying.
I've just started Fancy along the English route and at the moment I'm not sure she is going to enjoy it, and I don't know if I have the skill to bring her along.
I'm starting to wonder if she would be happier in a driving home, I don't really want to sell her, but at the same time unless we are on the same page is it fair to keep her??
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Can new mobile phone app create harmony between tenants and landlords?
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Can new mobile phone app create harmony between tenants and landlords?
A new mobile phone app launched by Shelter Scotland could smooth relations between tenants and landlords.
The 'Housemate' app can create a comprehensive digital record of a property's contents and condition which can later be used to avoid deposit repayment disputes.
Shelter has claimed that Housemate's inventories, which include photos, are so detailed that there can be little reason for arguments over deposit repayments to occur.
Housemate, which is currently only available on iPhone, was created by Shelter Scotland's in-house digital team and is being launched to complement the arrival of Scotland's new Tenancy Deposit Scheme.
Graeme Brown, Director of Shelter Scotland, the housing and homelessness charity, said: "Too many tenants have all or part of their deposit withheld unfairly and their chances of arguing successfully for its return are often compromised by a lack of evidence. With Housemate, both tenant and landlord will have the proof they need. Not only does it create a full record of what a property contains and the condition it's in, it also includes photographic evidence. The resulting inventory can then be shared via email. It's simple but highly effective.
"We hope that for users of Housemate, arguments over deposits will become a thing of the past and landlords and tenants alike can enjoy a positive, mutually-beneficial relationship."
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The Columbus Dispatch - September 06, 2012 12:50 PM
Fresh from the printer, sheets of $20 bills are ready to be cut into individual pieces.
By Moira E. McLaughlin
Dollar bills: You need them to buy lunch at school. You need them to buy gum at the drugstore. And you beg your parents for them to buy the coolest new games and toys. But when was the last time you really looked at money and noticed all the little markings that make it a real United States bill? At the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, where bills are made, hundreds of workers look at money all day long and make sure each bill is created exactly the way it's supposed to be.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington is celebrating its 150th anniversary. In 1861, for the first time, the federal, or national, government took over the process of printing money. Until then, money had been issued by private banks after they received permission to do so. With the North and the South fighting the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln needed to make money (literally) fast to pay the Union soldiers. In 1862, an engineer named Spencer Clark invented a machine that could take huge sheets of paper on which many bills had been printed and cut them down to size automatically. On Aug. 29, 1862, Clark and five workers began using this machine, and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing was born.
Today the bureau is located at 14th and C streets in Washington near the Tidal Basin. The only other place that prints U.S. bills is in Fort Worth, Texas, where bureau workers have been making money since 1990. (Coins, such as pennies and quarters, are made in Pennsylvania and Colorado.)
It takes almost a week for the bureau to turn a blank sheet of paper that is 26 inches wide by 23 inches tall — that's about the size of two newspaper pages side by side — into 32 bills.
Money is made in three steps. The first and newest step is called offset; it was first used in 2003. It gives all bills worth $5 or more their unique color. The large sheets of paper go through a machine that's bigger than your bedroom (And louder, too!). The machine adds strips of color on the front and back of the paper: green, peach and blue for a $20 bill, purple and gray for a $5. Such subtle, or not obvious, coloring makes it hard for anyone to make counterfeit, or fake, money.
Three people work the machine. Every so often, a worker will pull one of the sheets out of the completed pile to make sure the color is perfect. If it's not, he pulls another sheet or two off the pile. If their color isn't right, the workers stop the machine, throw away the bad sheets and find out where the color went wrong.
Grab a bill. Run your fingers over it. It feels different than a normal sheet of paper, right? That feeling, or texture, is created in the second step of money making, called intaglio. (Sounds like in-ta-lee-o. It's the Italian word meaning to engrave.) Another machine, which makes a sound like a loud heartbeat, puts a special type of ink on a big metal plate that is engraved with all the things that make a bill look like money, including the picture of the president and the numbers. Then the plate is wiped clean so that the ink is left only in the grooves of the plate. With 50 tons of pressure (that's the weight of about 25 small trucks), the plate and the paper are pressed together. This transfers the engraved images onto the paper and gives the bill a texture that you can feel.
During the third step, in a quieter room, the Treasury and Federal Reserve symbols are added. The serial number and a mark that indicates to which part of the country the bill will go also is added. A machine then cuts the sheets into individual bills and counts them. The machine also checks again to make sure the color is perfect. If something is wrong with a bill, a worker takes it out of the stack, destroys it and replaces it with a bill with a star after its serial number. Look at your bills: If any have a star after the serial number, you'll know that there was something wrong with the original bill. (No, workers don't get to take damaged money home!) The money is wrapped in plastic and shipped to one of 12 spots around the United States. From there, the bills are sent to a smaller bank, where your mom or dad probably get their money.
At the beginning of the year, the Federal Reserve, which is the nation's banking system, tells the bureau how much money to make, breaking it down by each bill type. In 2012, the bureau will make about 8.4 billion bills worth about $400 billion. It's cool to think that some of those dollars that started as just a blank sheet of paper might buy you lunch this fall, or even a cool new game.
Get a $5 bill from your piggy bank (or ask a parent if you can borrow one). A $5 bill lasts for almost four years, until the ink starts wearing off and it gets crumpled up and loses its texture. Banks return old bills to the Federal Reserve, which then destroys them. In 2006, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing started redesigning the $5 bill. The new version started being used in 2008. In the old $5 bill, Lincoln's head was in an oval, and not much of his shoulders could be seen. The changes were minor, but they made it harder for anyone to make fake money. The bureau is in the process of redesigning the $100 bill!
Each $5 bill has a unique serial number, which is a combination of 11 letters and numbers that is printed twice on the front of the bill, in the upper left and lower right.
On the front of the bill, you will see a letter (from A to L) and a number (from 1 to 12) together near the left edge. This code indicates which Federal Reserve bank received that bill when it was made. For example, a bill marked "L12" was delivered to San Francisco.
At the bottom left of the bill, just to the right of the 5, is a tiny letter and number. That tells the worker making the money what position the bill had on the big sheet of paper.
Now, hold the front of the bill up to the light. On the right, can you see a big number five? And to the left of Lincoln's ear, can you see three fives stacked on top of each other? Those hidden fives are called watermarks. They are pressed into the paper when it is made at a factory that provides blank sheets to the bureau.
You'll need a magnifying glass to see the "USA" between the columns of the eagle's shield.
You'll need a magnifying glass again to see the words "five dollars" in the teardrop shapes that
border the left and right of the bill.
A metal plate engraved wtih the words and images of the $20 bill is loaded with ink and then
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Cast albums make great stocking stuffers.
They're not only the right size to fit stockings, but their songs can generate comfort and
joy year round.
Even better, though, is when the cast album connects explicitly to the spirits of the season.
Cases in point:
A Christmas Story, Elf and
How the Grinch Stole Christmas - just a few of the classic movies that have inspired solid
Broadway musicals in recent seasons.
Jay Z had the most nominations, and his album appears on a number of year-end best-of lists, but the artist took a backseat to a couple virtual hip hop newcomers when the 56th annual Grammy Awards were announced yesterday.
While Shawn Carter (a.k.a. Jay Z) grabbed 9 nominations, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and Kendrick Lamar gave him 99 problems by taking the high-profile nominations that didn't include the genre's icon. Jay Z's Magna Carta...Holy Grail was passed over for album of the year in favor of Kendrick Lamar's Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' The Heist. Both acts were also nominated for best new artist. Taylor Swift, Daft Punk and Sara Bareilles also were nominated in the category.
The major nominations included a record of the year nomination for Get Lucky by Daft Punk and Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke featuring T.I. & Pharrell, two songs blaring from car stereos all summer. The popular Royals by Lorde also was nominated.
Jay Z wasn't the only popular music mainstay to be passed over. While his only nod in a major award category came in the form of his appearance on Lamar's album, Justin Timberlake was nominated only in minor categories for best solo pop vocal performance (Mirrors) and best pop duo/group performance with (oddly enough) Jay Z.
Kanye West was also passed over in the major categories. A year after vocally expressing distaste for the ceremony, it is not yet known whether the mercurial artist will appear at the Grammys.
Millions of people saw the live TV broadcast of
The Sound of Music, the first major TV musical in years and the first live musical on TV
in decades.
The production went pretty well Thursday on NBC - no major glitches or hitches that I
could see, and the singing and acting were pretty good - enough to justify an encore with more
great musicals brought to TV. If you saw and enjoyed the broadcast, you should grab the
just-released cast album. If you didn't, the singing might prompt you to catch up with the TV show
on Hulu or NBC's website.
Cast albums are not only good souvenirs after seeing a musical, but also
a great way to familiarize yourself with great songs that tell a story.
If you haven't seen the musical yet, cast albums can introduce you to their strengths – and
sometimes, their potential flaws.
Of course, this season, cast albums (and solo albums by Broadway talents) make great stocking
If I had to pick just two cast albums as gifts for people who love good musicals and good
music, I'd recommend
Kinky Boots and
Matilda the Musical – the most impressive new Broadway musicals of the past season
But there was a lot of other worthwhile theater music that came out this year.
If the weather doesn't manage to keep everybody inside, there is one movie that could draw them to the box office this weekend. Out of the Furnace starring Christian Bale, Casey Affleck, Zoe Saldana and Woody Harrelson seems to be the most likely flick to lead the latest pack of newcomers.
The movie tells the story of Russell Baze (Bale), a bare-knuckle boxer and veteran returning from Iraq. He spends his time protecting his brother (Affleck) and devoted to his girlfriend (Saldana).
The story in this movie isn't particularly original. The performances are strong, but they are not enough to save the movie from being too predictable, according to critic Melissa Starker.
"Given the setting and the traumas of war experienced by a main character, Michael Cimino's The Deer Hunter might also come to mind," Starker said. "Unfortunately, (director and co-writer Scott) Cooper's not-so-taut pacing creates too many opportunities for thoughts to drift toward such connections."


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This drapey, Grecian-inspired dress is from a Vintage Vogue pattern. It's a nice, deep red knit. I was inspired to do this by Casey of Elegant Musings (one of my favorite sewing bloggers!).
I didn't follow all the instructions (been working in a theater costume department too long— I've gotten cocky), so Casey's dress has a little bias strip around the neckline. I left that out and just folded it over like a facing. I kind of like it better that way though
I made this for a theater opening of a show I worked on.
Red Knit. It was a pain to work with. It kept curling up in the seam allowances— hard to cut. However, the "stretch and sew" technique works great for machine hems. (Thanks, Mom!)
Dec 27, 2011, 08.52 AMby elishar
I read Casey but haven't seen her version— I purchased this pattern because of Adey on Sew Weekly. I just randomly found knit leopaed in my stash that'll be used for this.
Dec 27, 2011, 04.49 AMby smallone
I purchased this pattern after seeing Casey's version…maybe I'll actually make it after seeing you great red version :)
Dec 27, 2011, 05.44 AMby rjhopkins12
Do it! :)
Dec 26, 2011, 02.20 AMby leslie
So pretty! looks like Christmas
Dec 25, 2011, 11.50 AMby schnui
This dress too is beautiful and the red knit really suits the style. Knit can be a pain but this dress was worth the pain.
Dec 25, 2011, 03.26 AMby lisbeth-s
So pretty!! You look very elegant in it, I like the accessories :)
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Northern Ireland's second city is no match for Belfast when it comes to investment and revival, but its unique historical landmarks, stunning natural surroundings, and burgeoning cultural scene make Derry a pleasure to visit. Add to this the warmth and wit of a population determined to redevelop their county, and you have a dream Northern destination.
Derry is the final intact walled city in Ireland and one of the finest walled cities in Europe. Built between 1613 and 1618, the walls form a 1.5km walkway around the inner city and create a distinctive platform for observing the layout of the original Renaissance-style street plan. The original entrances are Bishop's Gate, Ferryquay Gate, Butcher Gate, and Shipquay Gate, with Magazine Gate, Castle Gate, and New Gate being later additions. The walls' impressive 24 cannons have been meticulously restored, with Roaring Meg dominating the double bastion.
Free Derry Corner is a square in the Bogside area of Derry City in which a free-standing gable wall marks a self-declared independent nationalist area of Derry that lasted from 1969 to 1972. The corner features a memorial to the 1981 hunger strikers and several murals, as well as a memorial to paramilitaries in the Provisional IRA's Derry brigade. No trip to Derry City would be complete without a photo taken at this iconic landmark of the so-called Troubles.
The Museum of Free Derry in Glenfada Park centres on one of the most significant periods in Derry's history – the civil rights era of the 1960s and the Free Derry/early troubles era of the 1970s. Free Derry refers to the area covering the Bogside, Brandywell, Creggan, Bishop Street and Foyle Road. Exhibits include photographs, newspaper reports, film clips and witness accounts.
The award-winning Tower Museum at Union Hall Place has several fascinating exhibitions that really bring this unique city to life. These include "The Story of Derry" and "An Armada Shipwreck – La Trinidad Valencera." The museum stages other, temporary exhibitions throughout the year, all of which focus on display and interactive techniques to make their stories speak to the public.
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Katy Perry and John Mayer are both single again. The couple have reportedly split for the second time in less than a year. Friends of the 2 say "It's sad but It's not over until it's over. You have to see how things play out." Another source says, "She's leaving the window open. They have both been so focused on work." The 2 singers began dating last summer, but broke up in August before reuniting a month later.
A bunch of photographers busted Lindsay Lohan outside the AV Club in Hollywood last night, just hours after the judge in her lying-to-police case told her to stay away from alcohol and drugs. Lohan was trying not to be seen and pulled a blanket over her face in the back seat of an SUV. Lindsay doesn't think she has a problem but chose rehab simply because it beats jail time. What a mess. Check out her mugshot here!
According to the NY Post, Justin Timberlake is one of the frontrunners to star with Quvenzhané Wallis in the re-make of Annie and star as Daddy Warbucks. Jay-Z is one of the co-producers of the new Annie flick. However, a rep at Sony tells the Post the rumor isn't true. Meanwhile, Justin will be releasing Volume 2 of his album, The 20/20 Experience. He said, "I've got to clear up the rumors. This whole thing about this only being the first part...is true. There is another half. I'm not giving you a release date." Word going around was that 2nd part would drop in November but Justin was unwilling to confirm that.
Kate Upton may be going to the prom thanks to High school senior Jake Davidson. He is on a quest to get the model to be his date to the prom in May. In a now-viral video, Jake asks Kate to the prom while trying to impress her with his shirtless bod, workout routine, good hygiene and sense of humor. Gotta give it to him for trying!
Rumor has it that Beyonce's upcoming 5th album is being pushed back until the fall. According to Mediatakeout, the album was due out soon. The two songs that have been released -- which are "Nuclear" and "Bow Down/I Been On" have flopped. A source close to Beyonce has said, "No one thought that both records would fall flat. They were supposed to be her biggest two songs off the album."
A source says that it is unlikely that Beyonce will release a single or an album before she goes on tour next month. No official word from Beyonce's camp or label on this rumor, so more than likely, her album -- rumored to be entitled Mrs. Carter will be hitting stores before she goes on tour in April.
Selena Gomez admitted to David Letterman that she actually made her ex, Justin Bieber, cry. Dave said, "Now, the last time he was on, he and I got into a conversation and he said something, then I said something, and he said something, then I said something and I made him cry." Selena responded, "Well then, that makes two of us." Check out the video!
Meanwhile, Justin Bieber is reportedly trying to take the high road in his breakup with Selena. After Selena told David Letterman that she made Justin cry, Justin has decided to not respond. Instead, Justin tried to stay positive in light of the poking. Justin tweeted, "We keep it positive over here. thanks for all the love. #Paris get ready for a show tomorrow. #Believetour."
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Rome gets millions of visitors a year, and with so much to see, it's hardly surprising. Most of them, however, follow the same route from the Colloseum to the Forum, posing for the same pictures that have been taken a thousand times before them. But if you're considering a trip to Rome in 2013, don't fall into the tourist traps. Here are a few of the best-kept secrets to help you get off the tourist trail and to the best parts of the city:
See the view from Aventine Hill
Many of the ancient ruins in Rome are so well known that they are over-run with visitors. But the most famous aren't always the most beautiful, or the most interesting, and a trip up to Aventine Hill will show you that. See the Square of the Knights of Malta, a collection of quaint little churches, and the orange garden. But the real reason to venture up the hill isn't for the peace and quiet; it's for the staggering view through one special ancient keyhole. Ask the priests who reside in the area to direct you to this secret spot.
Tour the Vatican Gardens
If you find yourself visiting these manicured gardens, you'll be surprised they're not busier. But that is because only those who plan in advance and book tickets are lucky enough to gain access. With fortifications, grottoes, monuments and fountains from anywhere between the 9th century and the present day, there's much to see and the magical gardens make an excellent spot for an afternoon wander.
Try Rome's finest "pick me up"
Tiramisu, which literally translates as "pick me up", is possibly the most famous Italian dessert. The secret here is the place that produces the best versions of it in all of Rome. Bar Pompi, near the Re di Roma metro, is still largely a locals' spot, but once you've tasted one of these delicious sweets, you'll be sending any visitor you encounter in the café's direction. And you might find yourself needing to make more than one visit, as they produce a variety of flavours of tiramisu, which even includes Pina Colada.
Visit San Giovanni in Laterano
St. Peter's is the most famous church in Rome, but the secret is that it isn't actually the most important or religiously significant. That role is fulfilled by the oldest Basilica in Rome, the beautiful San Giovanni in Laterano. The building is huge, which its comparative emptiness will only exaggerate, and the architecture is captivating. It is actually here the that the Pope must officiate church before he's considered the leader of the Catholic Church, so make sure you pay the original Vatican a visit!
Do the big sights by night
Several tour companies offer night tours of Rome, and this is a great way to do all the tourist hot spots while avoiding the heat and chaos of the middle of the day. Many of the best buildings, like the Colloseum and the Forum, are lit up beautifully at night, and there's nothing like darkness to make the mystery of some of the historical sights come to life. What could be more romantic than the Trevi Fountain by moonlight?
Explore a different neighbourhood
If you're looking for young Italy, where locals are full of life and things are constantly changing, take a trip to San Lorenzo. This suburb is just outside the center of Rome, but will offer you a window into a totally different world from the one you can see from the tour bus. Street art and pop up cafés are popular here, as are "festino" street parties. Rome is so dense with history, it's easy to forget that it is still very much a living and breathing city. But this neighbourhood is sure to remind you!
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Sixteen of 81 calves born in the park that year died in a nine-month period, a 20 percent mortality rate, much higher than the typical 2 percent; 10 of the dead were from the group that remained in the park, where feed and water were scarce.
Researchers concluded that the older elephants recalled a drought in the park that lasted from 1958 to 1961, and how their packs survived the slim pickings by migrating to lusher areas a distance away. None of the elephants that stayed behind were old enough to remember the previous dry spell.
Elephants also apparently recognize and can keep track of the locations of as many as 30 companions at a time, psychologist Richard Byrne of the University of Saint Andrews in Scotland and other researchers discovered during a 2007 study at Amboseli.
"Imagine taking your family to a crowded department store and the Christmas sales are on," Byrne says. "What a job to keep track of where four or five family members are. These elephants are doing it with 30 traveling-mates."
The scientists tested this memory by placing urine samples in front of female elephants, who thoroughly checked them with their trunks and acted up when they came across one that did not come from a member of their brood, and thereby should not have been there. "Most animals that hang around in packs, such as deer, probably have no idea who the other animals in their pack are," Byrne says. But elephants "almost certainly know every [member] in their group."
Such "working memory" is "far in advance of anything other animals have been shown to have," Byrne adds, and helps the elephant monitor the family units that move, forage and socialize together.
When it comes to smarts, elephants are right up there with dolphins, apes and humans, says WCS cognitive scientist Diana Reiss and colleagues at Emory University in Atlanta. They reported in 2006 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA that elephants, like the other mammals in that exclusive circle, are the only animals known to recognize their reflections in a mirror.
Zoologist Iain Douglas-Hamilton, founder of Save the Elephants in Nairobi, Kenya, is an authority on pachyderms who has studied them since the 1960s. He recounts becoming so well acquainted with an elephant in Tanzania's Lake Manyara National Park early in his career that he could actually walk beside her in the wild. He left the area in 1969 to write his thesis and did not return again for four years. But when he came back, he says, it was as though he'd never left. "She came right back up to me and behaved the same way," he says, noting that they resumed their friendly strolls.
"They're long-lived animals, and memory would be a benefit to a long-lived animal, making it more adaptive to circumstances," Douglas-Hamilton says. "Clearly if elephants experience extremes of climate and they can remember where the food is during a year, they can survive."
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Whispering Angel is a blend of Grenache, Rolle, Cinsault, Syrah, and Mourvedre grapes. Strikingly pale pink in color, the aromas are fresh and fruity. On the palate, it is bone dry through the finish. The name really suits the delicate nature of this wine.
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Brand new, official Ipswich Town Home Shirt for the 2012-13 season. This is the new Ipswich football shirt for the Championship season, which is manufactured by Mitre and is available to buy online in adult sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL.
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Due to my head spinning with scheduling for SXSW here in Austin, I do not have time to fairly determine an artist of the week. Will have a selection by next week though!
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