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Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MDMelissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology. Medical Editor:
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What are pregnancy symptoms?There are both symptoms and signs of pregnancy. These symptoms and signs depend upon the time in pregnancy. In the first trimester of pregnancy, the first sign of pregnancy is most often a missed menstrual period. If a sexually active woman's periods are generally regular, missing a period for a week or more is presumptive evidence of pregnancy. Early symptoms of pregnancy also include feelings of breast swelling and tenderness, and nausea sometimes with vomiting. "Morning sickness" does not always occur in the morning, and the nausea of pregnancy can occur at any time of day. Many women become fatigued early in pregnancy, and some may feel abdominal enlargement (bloating). Early in pregnancy, the woman may feel she has to urinate frequently, especially at nighttime, and she may leak urine when coughing, sneezing or laughing. This is also normal later in pregnancy and is not a problem. Other changes characteristic of pregnancy include the deepening color of the areola (area surrounding the nipple), increased body temperature, the so-called "mask of pregnancy" (darkening of skin on the forehead, bridge of the nose, or cheekbones), and a dark line going down from the middle of the central abdomen area to the pubic area. Eventually, enlargement of the abdomen is a normal feature of the growing fetus. Patient CommentsViewers share their comments
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Nokias latest smartphone, the N9, is sleek, slim, and offers something new in the way of phone navigation. The Nokia N9 is based on MeeGo, a Linux-based mobile OS so this is different than other smartphones currently available. One of the more interesting features of the phone is the incorporation of swipe a technology that lets you swipe the screen to return to the home view whenever in an application.
The cell phone sports a sharp 3.9-inch AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass and 1GHz processor. It also has an 8-megapixel Carl Zeiss camera that can also record 720p video. If youre interesting in mobile payment options, youll be happy to learn the phone has the NFC chip (this is a feature needed if you want the phone to support mobile payments). The cell phone will be available in three colors (black, cyan, and magenta) and 16GB or 64GB models. Well learn more about availability and pricing later this year. In the meantime, you can get a closer look at the Nokia N9 in the video below.


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A really yummy scent paired with great foaming and cleansing power- what more could you want in a face cleanser? Doesn't leave my sensitive skin feeling too stripped, just very clean and fresh.
My skin literally squeaked after cleansing with this stuff. Squeaky clean. I would've given five stars but for the price. Ouch.
I tried the sample and had to purchase the full size! I'm so happy I switched, I absolutely love it!
Don't think this product is anything special. My face was red after using, could mean the chemistry between my face and the product weren't compatible. Also didn't make a dent in removing my eye makeup.
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Market Snapshot for February 2, 2011 (7:52 p.m. ET), Closing Prices:
- DOW 12,705.41 (-11.05, -0.09%), S&P 500 1,325.54 (+1.45, +0.11%), NASDAQ 2,859.68 (+11.41 +0.4%), Nikkei 225 8,875.91 (-0.91, -0.01%), DAX 6,655.63 (+38.99, +0.59%), FTSE 5,796.07 (+5.35, +0.09%)
Thursday was not a particularly exciting day for the market. Volume was on the light side and the session was caught between the larger intraday time frame support and resistance levels I discussed in yesterday's column. The day kicked off after a pullback in premarket trade landed the indices at support from premarket congestion Wednesday morning (as shown on the 15 minute charts). This support zone held well and continued to do so even when the indices retested the level mid-day on Thursday.
Prior to that, however, the market attempted a recovery. After hitting lows around 7:45 a.m. ET, the indices continued higher past the 10:00 a.m. ET economic data and into the 11:00 a.m. ET correction period. The Nasdaq ($COMPX) once again served as the relative strength leader, but the pace of the strength began to diminish as the morning wore on.
Dow Jones Industrial Average (Figure 1)
The shifting momentum offered the bears a chance to take the lead and a short triggered intraday as the S&P 500 ($SPX) and Dow Jones Ind. Average ($DJI) tested the highs from early premarket trade. This slowdown in momentum also allowed the bears to develop a stronger reactionary move to the short trigger and the pace of the selling quickly returned the market to the premarket lows by early afternoon.
After striking lows for a second time on Thursday, the market faced a more difficult recovery challenge. A "V"-type of low and an inverted "V" high left the market in a range into the closing bell, but it increased the odds for a slowdown into the afternoon. Even though the market trended higher throughout the remainder of the regular trading session, the indices experienced a great deal of price overlap from one bar to the next on the five and fifteen minute time frames. This leaves the futures facing another challenge from the bears as we roll over into Friday's trade.
S&P 500 (Figure 2)
In and of itself, this is still not enough to confirm the start of a larger daily pullback, but the market is due for one. That makes this a good time to look for stocks with relative weakness or upside exhaustion for swingtrades on the short side. For example, O Reilly Automotive (ORLY) has been added to my list because it is showing slowing momentum on the weekly time frame and relative weakness over the past several weeks in addition to upside trend exhaustion. In the meantime, earnings reactions will continue to be a source for action heading into next week and will offer opportunities that will not rely as heavily on overall market direction as other index components.
The major event for the day on Friday will be January's employment data. Nonfarm payrolls are expected to have increased by 150,000 in January, while the unemployment rate is expected to remain unchanged at 8.5.
Nasdaq Composite (Figure 3)
Index Wrap-up
The Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DJI) ended the day on Thursday with a loss of 11.05 points, or 0.09%, and closed at 12,705.41. Eleven of the Dow's thirty index components posted a gain. The top performers were Alcoa (AA) (+2.16%), Bank of America (BAC) (+1.22%), and American Express (AXP) (+1.07%). The top shares posting a loss were Disney (DIS) (-1.07%), Pfizer (PFE) (-0.94%), and Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) (-0.90%).
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The S&P 500 ($SPX) finished the session with a gain of 1.45 points, or 0.11%, and closed at 1,325.54. Out of the index's ten industry groups, the strongest were energy (+0.5%) and financials (+0.5%). The top declining sectors were materials (-0.5%) and health care (-0.4%). The top individual percentage performers in the index were Gap Inc. (GPS) (+10.64%), CMR Group (CME) (+8.36%), and Big Lots (BIG) (+8.27%). The top decliner was Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF) (-13.73%), which lowered its earnings forecast. Ameriprise Financial (AMP) (-8.03%), and JDS Uniphase (JDSU) (-7.16%) were also among the day's top decliners.
The Nasdaq Composite ($COMPX) ended the session higher by 11.41 points, or 0.4%, on Thursday and it closed at 2,859.68. The strongest performer in the Nasdaq-100 ($NDX) was Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR). GMCR shares jumped 23.85% after it posted earnings of 60 cents a share (18 cents higher than the previous year) and revenue growth of 102%, beating the Street estimates. GMCR saw its share prices plummet from over $115 a share in September to under $35 by November last year. Other top performers included BMC Software (BMC) (+6.66%) and Electronic Arts (EA) (+6.13%). The weakest were Warner Chilcott (WCRX) (-2.78%) and CTrip (CTRP) (-2.57%). Both companies will continue to feel bearish pressure in the week ahead.
Unless otherwise stated, the index action described in this article relates to the E-mini futures contracts for the respective indices. Actual index action may differ slightly in terms of pattern formation, although the market bias will remain the same.
Toni Hansen is president and co-founder of the Bastiat Group Inc., DBA Trading From Main Street. Toni is one of the most respected technical analysts and traders in the industry. She has been trading and educating new traders, money managers, professional market analysts and traders throughout the boom and bust of the last decade. She has worked in conjunction with some of the world's top financial exchanges. Learn more about Toni Hansen and the educational services she provides through her website at http://www.tonihansen.com.


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New glass out of the kiln… one pair of earrings from some of it… more to come…. You can see more fused glass on my website at SharonOrellaDesigns.com
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In celebration of almost 1000 likes on my Facebook Page, I will be giving away one of my jewelry pieces. To be in the running all you have to do is like my facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/sharonorellaArt. Please feel free to leave me a note when you do, I love to hear from folks.
To see what you could win check out my website at www.sharonorelladesigns.com. Tell your friends and if they like my page they will be int he running as well. It is only about 20 people to reach 1000… Good Luck!
Working with glass
Just lately I have been working on a new line of pendants. Using Glass and copper and sometimes sterling silver, I am creating pendants that carry light. At least that is how I think of it. Carrying light means that they are somewhat translucent and have great color and that they light me up when I look at them… LOL! Of course they feature all of my favorite colors! I have a scrumptious red orange, beautiful blue greens and some trippy black and whites. Today I toasted some glass that looks just like warm butterscotch to me… not the store kind but the homemade butterscotch… it is just so warm and yummy that it made me hungry just taking it out of the kiln.
I am make my own bails for some of the pendants, and really enjoying the process. The copper ones so far are my favorites, and I found a great chain to hang them from. You can see what I have available on my website at https://www.sharonorelladesigns.com/
My journey on Artfire and other venues
I am still adjusting my photos to remove the SO Art Studio name, as I have decided to simplify my little handmade business by changing over to Sharon Orella Designs for my jewelry creations. I will continue to make my copper artworks, but am really enjoy improving my jewelry bench skills. So coming soon, I will gear up my website to showcase my jewelry and continue making some lovely new items. I also have begun moving some of my jewelry onto Artfire as they have a great google search engine submission and they feed Amazon as well. I will still be on Etsy but it is nice to be in few places for folks to find me.
Check out Artfire it is a great place for artists…. Click here to see more photos!
New Creations at SO Art Studio
I love making things from seemingly nothing… the sense of accomplishment really cannot be beat. You look at a pile of parts and then sort and separate and arrange and then finally you get around to make all of those little parts into something beautiful and functional. I just love it! You all know by now that I create things and then add them to my Etsy shop. Well these are not added there yet, but I thought I would go ahead and preview them here and if anyone is interested, then by all means please let me know and I will be a bit faster about getting them out there… Enjoy!
Do you have a Buxom Bosom? Or perhaps you don't like wearing a choker that you thought was a necklace. . …..
Have you always found it difficult at best to find jewelry that is large enough? This has been a struggle for me my entire life. I love to wear bracelets and necklaces and earrings etc… but every time I have seen something, that I thought was beautiful and would love to have, it has been the same story over and over. I try the bangle bracelets (I would love to wear an armful of them) and I cannot get them over my hand (ok, I cannot get them past my knuckles!) I have a size 8 wrist and the widest part of the hand is over 9 inches. I would love to say, oh I can lose weight and it all will fit, but it is just not true. I had the same size when I weighed 130 lbs…. I am over 5′ 10″ inches tall with a size 11 foot and even at 135 I wore a size 14-16 pant (I am quite a bit more that that now, but you get the picture, right?). That jewelry never actually ever fit me. I always had to add extenders to necklaces and bracelets, and was limited to certain styles. I did get fed up and started making my own jewelry, and I love making it! Who hasn't said, I wish I had known this then. Yes, I make jewelry in larger sizes… because if you want to know a secret that is not talked about much? It is this….
If you are larger you can wear bolder, more dramatic and more beautiful jewelry!
In fact the larger you are, in height or weight, it doesn't matter, wearing small petite jewelry just gets lost on you. I am not saying that you have to wear big bright colors and chunky fruit jewelry, of course not that would be ridiculous… But, you CAN wear layers of jewelry and larger pendants, and great chunky bracelets and bold earrings. In fact, I am saying you can wear some amazing stuff that smaller women (tiny & thin), just cannot carry off. There is nothing more sexy, than a buxom bosom layered with beautiful chains and a great pendant and if your tall like me and maybe not so much a buxom bosom woman, then the you can carry the long length superbly. I really want to encourage every large size woman to invest in great jewelry, to complete your look. You will look more put together and as beautiful as you truly are!
Of course here is my shameless plug… I always make my jewelry available locally and post more and more of it in my Etsy shop. Here are some examples…
Copper and Silver bracelets, layered together make for a very sophisticated look and because of the links they can twist around you wrist and always look good. Stay tuned, I have more to say on this passion of mine, and I will be sharing more styles of jewelry very soon…
The Honeymooners Collection!
The Egyptian Goddess Collection
Since the first tombs of Tutankhamen were discovered, the world has been fascinated by Egypt and Egyptian culture. The colors and the designs and the mythology that surrounds the pyramids tells an unending story of intrigue, romance and history. I went on a search of artists that pay homage to the designs and mythology of ancient Egypt and was lucky enough to find some beautiful hand made jewelry that would make a Goddess proud. Clicking on the title of any of the images below will take you to the artist, where you can see more views of the jewelry and other items they have created.
Spring Earring Collection
Earrings are an essential accessory for spring
Salt air, Lake air, camping, hiking, running… bracelets and necklaces are not always the easiest to wear when we become more active when Spring rolls around. Earrings are a simple alternative or addition to complete your look as you head into spring this year.
Pulled back and upswept hair are standards for spring and summer, and the addition of a good earring is essential. You can make a statement or keep it simple, it depends on your style. Below you can find some great picks for Spring earrings, that give you that pop of color or a more simple silhouette.
Click on images to see more by any artist.


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Some great photos from Matt Irwin!
Cyclocross can be HAPPY!
Wonder how Mr. Etheridge feels about a MUDFOOT sandwich? I'm pretty sure he's into it!
Cyclocross can be sad..
Hern crying a bit after 2nd place in Single Speed B and getting silly string in his eye. I'm sorry I sprayed it in your eye but you gotta stop racing the B's, because you are sandbagging!
Let's go MUDFOOT!
And don't forget to checkout the rest of Matt's DTLA Cyclocross photos…HERE!
This photo should sum up Jeff's most recent trip to Philly pretty well.
More images from his trip…HERE!
Really bummed I missed this and your shop looks absolutely amazing Fuzzy!


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Compare to the Blue Pumpkin its better and cute! Good expresso, cake, bread and cheap too. The place is good not so busy and open air too
Compare to the Blue Pumpkin its better and cute! Good expresso, cake, bread and cheap too. The place is good not so busy and open air too
Stopped for a quick lunch. Good sandwiches and bread though a bit expensive we thought. The menu is salads, sandwiches and panini's plus Cambodian good and is a good place In the middle of the day
I waited 25 minutes for chicken kiev which was raw inside so I returned it .It came back in another 20 minutes properly cooked through. I think it's a shame that such a comfortable and well placed restaurant does not employ more capable cooking staff. Don't be fooled by the restaurant's fancy French name .....if you decide to eat here... More
I stumbled on this place after taking a long and exhausting bike ride on the outskirts of Siem Reap. The atmosphere was very nice in the afternoon, and the outdoor seating was very inviting. I ordered a roasted chicken sandwich on a baguette, and was very pleased when it arrived. While it looked delicious, I must say the bread was... More
Stumbled across this little Gem whilst walking around the Pub St area trying to find a decent little cafe for breakfast. La Boulangerie Cafe has a couple of set breakfasts that are well priced for the quality of food. I wanted an iced coffee with sweet milk, and they were more than happy to just charge the difference from the... More
This is a restaurant which you need to experience for yourself! The food is really great. Self made bread, Khmer food, fresh drinks and not to mention the friendliest service we have in years. The owner Davann takes the time to have a chat with you and he even told us the Cambodian history. After that he created a travel... More
Nice place, nice staff, great inexpensive sandwich. Would happily go back and try other things on the menu- they offer salads, pizza, some western food and tasty sounding breakfast. Both interior and exterior are cozy and overall pleasant.
I had the most amazing (and huge) salad here-it was totally unexpected and was divine. Nice atmosphere and cute check table clothes. Service was good but not brilliant. My cappuccino had to be the weirdest one I've ever had=3 layered coffee!!
We go often to La Boulangerie-Cafe! It´s the perfect place for an afternoon snack. Staff is very friendly and trainend very well. The menu is great and food is very tasty! Often we sit longer than we planend have an other coffee watch people walking by.
We visited the place three times and were really happy with the standard of food. Create-your-own pizza was quite nice, not entirely sure if the thin crust base was pre-made or fresh, nonetheless pizza was tasty. Latte and chocolate-banana shake were great, much better than anywhere else in Cambodia. Sandwiches were fresh and full of flavour. Recommend the place if... More
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Abstract: The trend of land cover (LC) and land cover change (LCC), both in time and space, was investigated at the Simen Mountains National Park (SMNP), a World Heritage Site located in northern Ethiopia, between 1984 and 2003 using Geographical Information System (GIS) and remote sensing (RS). The objective of the study was to generate spatially and temporally quantified information on land cover dynamics, providing the basis for policy/decision makers and resource managers to facilitate biodiversity conservation, including wild animals. Two satellite images (Landsat TM of 1984 and Landsat ETM+ of 2003) were acquired and supervised classification was used to categorize LC types. Ground Control Points were obtained in field condition for georeferencing and accuracy assessment. The results showed an increase in the areas of pure forest (Erica species dominated) and shrubland but a decrease in the area of agricultural land over the 20 years. The overall accuracy and the Kappa value of classification results were 88 and 85%, respectively. The spatial setting of the LC classes was heterogeneous and resulted from the biophysical nature of SMNP and anthropogenic activities. Further studies are suggested to evaluate the existing LC and LCC in connection with wildlife habitat, conservation and management of SMNP. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/1001 Files in this item: 1
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Abstract: Exclusion of grazing animals and tree plantations are 2 methods that have been used for restoration of degraded lands in tropical semiarid areas. These 2 options can foster secondary forest succession by improving soil conditions, attracting seed-dispersal agents, and modifying microclimate for understory growth. We compared native woody plant diversity and soil chemical and physical attributes under exclosure and on Eucalyptus globulus (EGP) and Cupressus lusitanica (CLP) plantations. Vegetation data were collected by an inventory of stands with circular plots of 5.64 m radius, and soil samples were collected from the 4 corners and center of 20 × 20 m plots. As a result, 15 native woody plant species belonging to 13 families were recorded. Importance value index (IVI), Shannon-Wiener, Simpson's diversity, and species richness were higher in the exclosure, followed by EGP and CLP. Contents of soil organic carbon and total nitrogen showed significance difference and were highest in the exclosure, followed by CLP, EGP, and grazing land. Although the difference was not significant, an increasing trend was observed for cation exchange capacity and K+. Bulk density was highest on the grazing land, followed by EGP, CLP, and exclosure. Our results suggest that degraded land reclamation can be achieved with plantation of rapidly growing tree species as well as exclosure. However, native woody species diversity and improved soil attributes are better achieved with exclosure. Exclosures can be established interspersed strategically with single- or mixed-species plantations to facilitate restoration of native vegetation. However, it is important to conduct further research on the comparative advantage of enrichment planting of exclosures with preferred tree species or exclosures interspersed within blocks of plantation. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/989 Files in this item: 1
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New trend: 3D projections and lighting displays
At the start of June I visited Sydney for a family weekend away and stumbled upon the Vivid Festival, which is a month long event displaying light installations and projections throughout the city, showcasing performances from local and international musicians as well as holding public talks and debates from leading global creative thinkers.
Walking through the city on my way to catch the ferry, there was a huge crowd of people looking towards Customs House where a combination of lights and images were being projected onto the building's façade. Talk about being in the right place at the right time! ;-)
Lights and pictures were also being projected onto surrounding buildings all around the harbour – it was a great time to be catching the ferry! Leaving the harbour was an incredible sight with lights and images projected all over the city buildings.
For more information on this festival visit the event website.
This form of entertainment during festivals and events are becoming very popular. The Brisbane Festival debuted the Santos City of Lights event in 2011. This was a fun and exciting display of coloured lights and lasers radiating from the roof tops, along the river and bridges in sync with music at South Bank. It was a fantastic experience. If you missed it last year – check out the video:
If there is any truth in the old saying "a picture is worth a thousand words," you'll be amazed by the following videos below. Who would ever forget a show like this? This is a video of a 3D projection event that was displayed in Brisbane's Customs House in 2010.
Bringing it back into perspective, this type of entertainment could be great for an opening night or social function in your event program. Even just incorporating a higher level of lighting in the room and different lighting features and projections like in the picture below. It can really add that something extra to your event and let me tell you from first hand experience – it is a definite crowd pleaser! ;-)
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Warner Bros. Television Returns to San Francisco with Human Target and
V Panels and Exclusive Advance Screening of Nikita
ThunderCon, Ho! Warner Bros. Animation Holds First-Ever
Panel for New Animated Series Thundercats
BURBANK, Calif. (March 28, 2011) — Warner Bros. Television (WBTV) is returning to the City by the Bay to help WonderCon celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2011, with an exclusive advance screening of Nikita (Thursdays 9/8c The CW) on Friday, April 1, and panel sessions on Sunday, April 3, for Human Target and V. And Warner Bros. Animation is roaring into San Francisco on Sunday, turning WonderCon into ThunderCon! with the first-ever fan convention panel for the new animated series ThunderCats (coming soon to Cartoon Network), featuring a sneak peek at new footage.
Stars and producers scheduled to attend the 25th annual WonderCon include:
- Human Target stars Mark Valley and Janet Montgomery, along with executive producer Matthew Miller
- V star Elizabeth Mitchell; guest star Marc Singer (The Beastmaster), who also starred in the original 1980s version of V; and V executive producer Scott Rosenbaum
- ThunderCats producers Michael Jelenic and Ethan Spaulding, art director Dan Norton, and Larry Kenney, the voice of Claudus in the new show and the original voice of Lion-O in the 1980s series
Additionally, WBTV will once again present a special advance screening exclusively for WonderCon audiences, debuting the "Covenants" episode of Nikita a week before its broadcast on Thursday, April 7 (9/8c on The CW).
For continuing information about the Studio's plans at WonderCon, please follow us on Twitter at @thewbdotcom.
Following is the complete Warner Bros. Television and Warner Bros. Animation schedule for WonderCon 2011:
- 4:00–5:00 p.m. • Exclusive Nikita Screening, Presented by Warner Bros. Television: For the second year, Warner Bros. Television will kick off WonderCon with an exclusive preview screening of an upcoming original series episode. For 2011, WBTV will be premiering the "Covenants" episode of Nikita, which will be broadcast Thursday, April 7, at 9/8c on The CW. At the conclusion of the last episode, fans were left breathless at the final image of Michael confronting Nikita in her lair after discovering Alex as the mole inside Division, and WonderCon attendees will be the first to find out what happens next. From Wonderland Sound and Vision in association with Warner Bros. Television, Nikita airs Thursdays 9/8c on The CW and stars Maggie Q (Mission: Impossible III), Lyndsy Fonseca (Kick-Ass), Shane West (ER), Aaron Stanford (X2: X-Men United), Tiffany Hines (Beyond the Break), with Melinda Clarke (The O.C.) and Xander Berkeley (24). Craig Silverstein (Bones), David Levinson (21 Jump Street), Danny Cannon (the CSI series), McG (Supernatural) and Peter Johnson (Human Target) are the executive producers. Become a fan of the show on Facebook at www.facebook.com/nikita. Esplanade
- 12:30–1:15 p.m. • Human Target Signing at the DC Comics Booth #301
- 1:00–1:45 p.m. • It's ThunderCon! ThunderCats Special Video Presentation and Cast/Producer Q&A — ThunderCats Ho! The cats will be loose on Sunday as WonderCon hosts the first-ever panel for this all-new animated series produced by Warner Bros. Animation, coming soon to Cartoon Network. Based upon the iconic 1980s action classic, ThunderCats is the epic tale of Lion-O and his battle against evil in the quest for the fabled Stones of Power. Fans will feel the magic and hear the roar as the creative team unveils their vision for the show, debuts exclusive footage and answers questions about one of the most highly anticipated animated series of the year. Producers Michael Jelenic (Batman: The Brave and the Bold) and Ethan Spaulding (Avatar: The Last Airbender) are scheduled to attend, along with art director Dan Norton and Larry Kenney, who provides the voice of Claudus in the new ThunderCats and was the original Lion-O in the 1980s version. NOTE: Attendees are subject to change. Esplanade
- 1:45–2:30 p.m. • Human Target Special Video Presentation and Cast/Producer Q&A — Human Target returns to WonderCon, with series stars Mark Valley (Fringe) and Janet Montgomery (Entourage) joining executive producer Matthew Miller (Chuck) for a look back at the recently concluded second season of this fan-favorite series. The Human Target team will deliver a special video presentation prepared exclusively for WonderCon, will talk about their vision for the future of Christopher Chance and his team, and will answer fan questions in a Q&A session. NOTE: Attendees are subject to change. Based upon DC Comics characters, Human Target is produced by Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Wonderland Sound and Vision, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Television. Become a fan of the show on Facebook at www.facebook.com/humantarget. Esplanade
- 2:30–3:15 p.m. • V Special Video Presentation and Cast/Producer Q&A — The Visitors take San Francisco! Fresh off the jaw-dropping second season finale of V, series star Elizabeth Mitchell (Lost) and executive producer Scott Rosenbaum will be joined by guest star Marc Singer (The Beastmaster) — who also starred in the original 1980s version of V — and will tease what is to come in the epic battle for survival between the Visitors and the human race. NOTE: Attendees are subject to change. V is produced by HDFilms in association with Warner Bros. Television. Become a fan of V on Facebook at www.facebook.com/V. Esplanade
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When one party to a contract takes advantage of the other due to unequal bargaining positions, perhaps because of the disadvantaged party's recent trauma, physical infirmity, ignorance, inability to read, or inability to understand the language. A contract will be terminated as unconscionable if the unfairness is so severe that it is shocking to the average person.
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Dating & Single Living
Marian-83994 said:
Open ended questions:
1) How did you decide to study in you field?
2) What led you to the career change?
3) What kind of music do you like?
4) What kind of movies, food do you like?
5) Where do you shop for groceries?
6) What is your take on the way they celebrate Christmas out in Society and the commercialization of all holidays?
7) What book are you reading right now?
8) What kind of books do you like to read?
9) How did you learn to cook/dance/sing/bake?
10)What is your workout routine?
11) Would you like to get together to take a brisk walk sometime?
12) What do you think of Obama?
13) Which are your favorite topics to read about?
14) Do you like photography? people watching? pets?
15) Do you read philosophy? history? literature?
16) Who is your favorite author?
17)How do you pray?
18) How do you listen to God?
19) Have you had any sense of how to tell God's will in your life?
20) Do you like your current job? Whjy or why not?
21) what would you like to do for your dream job?
22) What do you think of technology and it's impact on society and on the world both global and personal?
23) Are you on Facebook?
24) What make you happiest?
25) What is your family background?
26) How long has your family been in the US?
Marian, if you haven't already, you could write the 'First Date Success Guide for Compleat Idiots', aimed at men.
Chapter 1: Be interested in HER.
Chapter 2: Treat her like a lady.
I wonder if I have anything extra special to warrant a whole book.
But I like you chapter headings here.
Advice from Amy Owens--what she calls "the three golden questions"
What's a good Friday night for you? What's a good Saturday night for you? What's a good Sunday morning for you? Amy says, " When delivered in a friendly tone, these questions won't make your date feel intimidated, interrogated or defensive. Instead, he/she will feel invited to share as much or as little as he/she cares to. Be prepared to answer the same questions yourself. Better yet, simply share this information about yourself--instead of asking questions--is an effective way to get the conversation moving."
These are good questions. However if a woman has not dated in a while, even these could be hard to answer!
I like to wind down on a Friday night but tis all depends on how the rest of the week has gone, the weather and so on.
Answer: small acts of kindness: engaging her in conversation, responding to her thoughts and ideas, praising her, opening the door for her, opening her car door (always impressive!!!), sending her a text or an email just to say hello, etc.
www.youtube.com about three minutes in he talks about getting a girl to fall in love with you and keep her there. Honestly, it is pretty easy to get a girl to fall in love you.
More questions:
1) Do you have siblings?
2) What is your birth order?
3) How has that affected you?
4) Who is your favorite saint?
5) What is your weekly/daily prayer regimen?
6) Have you ever tried a 54 day novena?
7)Who is your favoirte painter/artist?
8) What is your favorite period of art/music/literature?
9) What museums have you been to?
10)How do you like to social ize at work? Do you have friends there or do you keep to yourself?
11) Do you think our country is beoming more antiCatholic?
12) How do you see yourself making an impact on the world someday? (This one is very open ended!)
Great list of questions, I'd like to add one, "Have you always been this hot or have you recently found your hotness?"
I don't know about the ATTRACTION part, but you can begin to develop a relationship with a good woman in asking her a few questions about herself. These should not be too invasive, but should be directly related to her and her interests.
You can show attentiveness and caring, in careful listening, gentleness without being a "push-over," keeping your word, and being respectful of her.
Also, I don't know too many women who don't like a little laugh now and then. Make sure that you are funny though, and avoid jokes where she is the object.
I'll agree with the aforementioned answers. But I'd like to add that, for me, if there is not a MENTAL attraction, nothing else will ever happen. I will be polite and try to engage the mind but if I can't its extremely difficult for me not to feel completely and utterly bored. Another perspective I might add to shed light on an answer is that -newsflash- dating sucks. After so many traumatic, wierd, crazy, and hurtful experiences, it can be very challenging to have a fence instead of a wall. I'm sure that's true for both genders. In short, it's more important to build trust and a mental connection first.
Be present for her and listen to her. Be open and honest and be yourself. God bless you


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Should the Government Invest in Green Energy? >
U.S. Investment in Clean Energy Production Is a Must
Handouts prop up nuclear, coal, and oil, so why not new technology?
January 18, 2012
What do we get for the government's investment in green energy? A stronger economy, competitive industries, and, of course, a leg up against global warming pollution.
And if the government gives up? More oil wars, more pollution, and a continuing addiction to fossil fuels.
In short, U.S. investment in new, clean energy production and advanced transportation—whether wind and solar power or efficient cars—is imperative.
For already-delivered benefits, look to the nearest roadway. Ten years ago, tax incentives encouraged consumers to buy the new hybrid cars that automakers were just introducing to American drivers. Now, thanks to incentives, hybrids--while far from ubiquitous--are increasingly common on the nation's roads.
[See a collection of political cartoons on energy policy.]
In coming years, hybrids are expected to build their share of the market to become a majority of the new cars and trucks. They will get a boost from the government's strong mileage and emissions standards, which set automakers on a path toward vehicles that will be cleaner and cheaper to drive.
It's all about good choices and smart investments. A George W. Bush administration program funnels $25 billion directly to automakers and suppliers to support production of such clean, advanced-technology cars as plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles, and the batteries on which they rely.
But if we step away from the challenge, we'll cede a once-thriving American auto industry to even stronger foreign competition than it faces today. If you don't believe us, just ask the homegrown entrepreneurs who are struggling to compete with China's solar industry.
Certainly not every government program that has invested in green energy has borne fruit. But critics are wrongly citing Solyndra as a reason to quash government support for any form of energy they oppose.
[Check out the U.S. News Energy Intelligence blog.]
Meanwhile, those who attack subsidies for new technologies are silent about tens of billions of dollars that prop up the coal, oil, gas, and nuclear industries. Subsidies for these mature technologies? Yes. Aren't depletion allowances, royalties, and plain old preferential capital gains treatment subsidies? Take the nuclear industry. Private insurers won't. So, it relies on the government for insurance. Handouts all. Where's the outrage?
Without subsidies helping green industry today, consider the options for tomorrow: Our advanced-technology cars and trucks will come from China—or we will rely on increasingly aging systems built by an uncompetitive GM, Ford, or Chrysler. Would you buy a car today that hasn't been improved since 1997?
The same goes for energy production. What worked to get hybrid cars off the starting line can work for wind and solar power now. Our children's futures depend on it.
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Baauer, RL Grime, Ryan Hemsworth, Jim-E Stack
Tuesday, July 9, 9PM at Higher Ground Ballroom in South Burlington. $20/22. AA.
It's a Trap!
While he's best known for his hit song, "Harlem Shake" — and ensuing viral craze that followed — Baauer has been a top trap and bass music producer for years and is a go-to remix artist for bands such as No Doubt and Prodigy. On Tuesday, July 9, he'll be shaking up the Higher Ground Ballroom with RL Grime, Ryan Hemsworth and Jim-E Stack.


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Hi Everyone,
This is my last post as Defunkt Gourmet. This is the end of the road.
I've decided to jump ship and move elsewhere.
My new home is @ChineseBaba.
In terms of words, DG is more of my funky personality. Chinese Baba reflects the true nature of my cooking "style" which is geared towards comfort cooking.
I hope this is ok and that we're still friends.
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Could God Have Created a World Without Suffering?
We all suffer, and we often wonder why we suffer. We yearn to find meaning in—or despite—the evils that assail us. Everyone does this, whether they believe in one God, no god, many gods, or claim ignorance on the matter. Christians are compelled to give a meaningful and rational explanation for God, good, and evil (1 Pet. 3:15). Those enlisted in this noble cause include intellectual giants such as Augustine, Aquinas, Pascal, Jonathan Edwards, C. S. Lewis, and Alvin Plantinga. Now Dinesh D'Souza bids to join their august ranks—and even to outshine them.
D'Souza, president of the King's College in New York City, made his name as a conservative public policy analyst. In recent years, however, he has also written books on Christian apologetics and has debated well-known atheists such as Christopher Hitchens and Peter Singer. His latest offering is Godforsaken: Bad Things Happen. Is there a God who cares? Yes. Here's proof (Tyndale). In it, D'Souza tackles the perennially vexing problem of evil.
From Epicurus to David Hume to Hitchens, unbelievers have denied that one can rationally believe in a God who is both all-good and all-powerful, given the amount and variety of evil in the world. If God were good, he would want to eliminate evil; if he were all-powerful, he could eliminate evil. Yet evil exists. Therefore, the atheist concludes that the God of traditional theism does not exist. The burden of the Christian apologist is to reconcile the fact of evil with the reality of God, without committing intellectual suicide.
Tackling this topic is a tall order for a short book written by a non-philosopher. I respect much of D'Souza's political analysis. However, concerning apologetics—despite his native intelligence, clear writing, and wealth of footnoted sources—D'Souza is too often out of his depth. This is particularly evident in this ambitious, but ultimately disappointing, work. To make matters worse, D'Souza claims to offer a new solution to this ancient problem—one that incorporates discoveries from contemporary science and avoids the errors of traditional approaches. Few professional philosophers or theologians hazard this kind of claim, and for good reason.
Balanced on a Razor's Edge
Since the problem of evil is both a cerebral puzzle and a visceral wound in the soul, the author wisely begins by emphasizing both aspects. D'Souza draws the reader into the problem through several stories from his own childhood in India and through other gut-wrenching examples. He clearly explains the unbeliever's charge against God, citing the pertinent sources, from ancient to modern. Some of D'Souza's best work is in the fourth chapter, where he exposes the vacuity of atheistic approaches to understanding the meaning of evil. D'Souza summarizes and criticizes the traditional responses to the problem. He then claims to offer an answer superior to that of his intellectual forebears.
In the process, D'Souza undermines his case by caricaturing some of the positions he finds inadequate, particularly the Augustinian doctrine of evil as the absence of good (rather than an entity unto itself). Augustine did not argue that evil doesn't exist (contra D'Souza), but that it has no roots in the nature of existence—unlike the good, which is grounded in the character of God and in God's original creation. The Augustinian view, which has been defended by, among others, Lewis in Mere Christianity, is far more richly nuanced and philosophically supportable than D'Souza's account would suggest.
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Jeanne Coppola
If God didn't create the opposite of Himself there would be no true free will. By His Grace (Jesus) our time here is limited and saved for His Kingdom, where we go willingly and gratefully.
Charles Horton
Groothius's review of D'Souza's book doesn't mention Satan, so I'm assuming here that the book doesn't either. But Jesus said he saw Satan fall from heaven, calls him "father of lies," and is reported to have been tempted by him. Paul calls him the "god of this world" and the "prince of the power of the air." Peter called him a "roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour." Revelation tells us he has been deceiving the nations. Job tells us that he has access to the throne of God and has had conversation with Him. Genesis tells us that all the sins of the world began when Adam and Eve yielded to his temptations. I realize that D'Souza is trying to offer a philosophical explanation to the problem of evil, but at the end of the day the responsibility falls squarely on the shoulders of Satan and all the "spiritual wickedness in high places," such as the 4 horse riders in Revelation. People today yield to corrupt behavior just like Adam and Eve did. Satan is the source of evil, even now.
War, famine and disease are sometimes used by people as evidence that there is no God, because "a good God would not allow such things!" The reason there is famine and war and so much suffering from disease is because of humankind! Humans are the sole cause of war and have the resources to eliminate famine and lessen suffering from disease. Why blame God for humankinds' failings?


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On that Sunday in 1968 when Troy Perry borrowed a minister's robe and started a church for gays in his living room, the world was a very different place.
Perry's Metropolitan Community Churches was then a lone spiritual refuge for openly gay Christians, an idea so far from the mainstream that the founders were often chased from places where they tried to worship. Four decades later, some of the most historically important American denominations, which had routinely expelled gays and lesbians, are welcoming them instead.
MCC now has a presence in dozens of U.S. states as well as overseas, reporting a total membership of more than 240 congregations and ministries. But as acceptance of same-sex relationships grows -- gay and lesbian clergy in many Protestant traditions no longer have to hide their partners or lose their careers, and Christians can often worship openly with their same-gender spouses in the mainline Protestant churches where they were raised -- the fellowship is at a crossroads.
Is a gay-centered Christian church needed anymore?
"There are many more options than there used to be," said the Rev. Nancy Wilson, moderator, or leader, of the Metropolitan Community Churches. "But there is not a mass exodus."
The denomination has never been gays-only. But for a long time, straight allies were scarce.
The founding congregation, MCC of Los Angeles, opened a year before the Stonewall riots in New York. Few people had ever heard the argument that the Bible sanctioned same-gender relationships and no one of any influence in the religious world was saying it. MCC congregations became targets of arson, violence, pickets and, in at least one case, a vice squad.
Al Smithson, a founder in 1969 of the fellowship's San Diego church, said his pastor would point to Orange County's famous Crystal Cathedral and joke that he was praying for a bulletproof version.
The church today is a bit more diverse. MCC pastors say they see a growing number of straight friends and relatives of gays and lesbians among their new congregants, along with heterosexual parents who want their children raised in a gay-affirming environment. While some MCC congregations haven't changed much over the decades, Wilson said, many are emphasizing a broad social justice agenda including serving the homeless and poor.
"We don't have a rainbow flag on our website, nor do we have it on our building," said the Rev. Dan Koeshall, senior pastor at the Metropolitan Community Church of San Diego, which draws about 220 people for Sunday services.
"It wasn't a decision that caused any controversy or split. It's just been moving in that direction. We know that our target audience is the LGBT community. But we're also attracting people who are saying, 'Yes, I stand in solidarity with you and I want to be part of this."'
It's remarkable the denomination has endured at all. Metropolitan Community Churches brings together many different Christian traditions under one banner that often struggle to stay friendly in the outside world. Perry, now 72 and retired, is a Pentecostal who started preaching when he was just a teenager in rural Florida.
The fellowship expanded relatively quickly from its humble beginnings. Within months of founding the first congregation in Los Angeles, Perry started receiving letters and visits from people hoping to establish MCC churches in other cities. Two years later, new congregations had formed as far away as Florida. Within five years, the church had spread overseas.
Then, the 1980s arrived and with it, the AIDS crisis. Metropolitan Community Churches plowed its resources into ministries for the sick, dying and grieving. The fellowship lost several thousand members and clergy to the virus, and the business of starting new churches slowed. As a result, Wilson and others say the denomination missed out on crucial period for potential growth.
But the church has also lost some congregations, including its biggest, to other denominations. The Cathedral of Hope in Dallas, a megachurch with about 4,200 members, split off around 2003, and eventually joined the United Church of Christ.
Like many other churches coping with a weak economy, the MCC has cut or restructured staff jobs in the last five years and reduced the annual payment congregations pay the national office, Wilson said. Some smaller MCC churches have closed.
Yet, despite the losses, Wilson and others see a continuing role for Metropolitan Community Churches, given the wide range of responses to gays and lesbians in organized religion, even in the more liberal churches that have moved toward accepting same-gender relationships.
Of the mainline Protestant groups, only the United Church of Christ supports gay marriage outright. The Episcopal Church last month released a provisional prayer service for blessing same-sex unions. The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) have eliminated barriers for gay clergy but allow regional and local church officials to decide their own policies. One of the largest mainline groups, the United Methodist Church, with about 7.8 million U.S. members, still bars ordination for people in same-sex relationships, although many individual Methodist churches openly accept gay and lesbian clergy.
Wilson said a large percentage of newer MCC members are from conservative Christian churches teaching that gay and lesbian Christians should try to become heterosexual or remain celibate.
New MCC congregations have recently started in Peoria, Ill., and in The Villages retirement community north of Orlando, Fla. Mary Metcalf, 62, a seven-year member of Heartland Metropolitan Community Church in Springfield, Ill., which started the Peoria congregation, said she was a lector and liturgy coordinator at her Roman Catholic parish until some friends brought her to a service.
"When it came time for communion, when the presider said that the table is open to everyone, I started crying," said Metcalf, on a break from painting Heartland church with other volunteers. "I came from the Catholic Church. I'm straight, but I just finally had to come to a parting of the ways. I didn't think Jesus kept anyone away from the table."
Still, like most denominations, MCC is seeing its strongest growth overseas. In Latin America, the fellowship had seven churches in five countries a decade ago, and now reports 56 congregations or ministries in 17 countries, according to the Rev. Darlene Garner, director of MCC's emerging ministries.
Thumma contends MCC should not be judged by the standards used for other denominations. Only a small percentage of Americans are gay or lesbian, and a limited number want to be active in a Christian church, no matter its outlook. Like other minority groups moving toward mainstream acceptance, some gay Christians are assimilating into bigger denominations while others choose the focus and freedoms MCC provides, Thumma said.
"MCC still has a clear function," Thumma said. "Like an immigrant community, it gives gay Christians a place of their own."


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