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With the transition to a new head coach this year, the Eastern Utah baseball program seemed to be struggling to adjust.
However, with substantial home wins on Tuesday and Wednesday, it seems the team was only suffering from home sickness after spending the first 16 games of the season on the road.
Entering Tuesday's game against Miles City Community College, the Eagles were 2-16 for the year. After three of four games against the Montana school, Eastern Utah has improved to 5-16.
In the opening game of two days of double headers, CEU scored four runs in the third inning and added two more in the fourth to defeat the Pioneers 6-5, despite a late rally by Miles City to catch up.
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CEU took the second game in a similar fashion, winning 8-6.
To begin Wednesday, Eastern Utah coasted to an 11-3 win, setting up a likely sweep to help turn the season around.
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Steve Hyder, the radio voice of the Pawtucket Red Sox, left, joins Call/Times sports writer Brendan McGair after McGair received the Rhode Island Sportswriter of the Year for 2010 from the National Sports writers and Sportcasters Association at the 2011 Awards ceremony in Salisbury, North Carolina on May, 16, 2011. Hyder was named the Co-Sportscaster of the year along with Steve McDonald, the voice of URI football and men's basketball. A 2003 graduate of Providence College, McGair started working at the Pawtucket Times in Jan. 2005.
PAWTUCKET — With tough times requiring some acknowledged tough choices, a public hearing on the proposed operating budget scheduled for tonight is likely to draw a crowd.
The public hearing, scheduled for 7 p.m. at City Hall (6:45 p.m. for public input), is the residents' chance to comment on the spending plan submitted by Mayor Donald Grebien for the upcoming fiscal year.
The $198 million fiscal year 2012 budget is $7.1 million higher than the FY11 budget of $191 million, representing an increase of 3.74 percent.
Caroline L. Tucker
LINCOLN - Caroline L. (Campbell) Tucker, 96, of Lincoln, died Friday, May 20, 2011 in Oakland Grove Health Care Center, Woonsocket. She was the wife of the late Richard Tucker. Born in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Neill) Campbell.
Mrs. Tucker worked as an Office Manager for several local companies and she also played professional softball.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother John Campbell and her sister Elizabeth Newsom.
John J. Connly
CUMBERLAND - John J. "Jack" Connly, 77 passed away Monday in R.I. Hospital Providence, surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of the late Lorraine M. (Biron) Connly.
Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Ambrose W. and Margaret J. (McManus) Connly. He resided in Cumberland for the past two years previously residing in Providence.
He was employed as a Computer Operator Supervisor for the State of Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training for 35 years, retiring in 1985.
Ruth L. Gannites
LINCOLN - Ruth L. Gannites, 83, of Lincoln, died Friday at RI Hospital. She was the wife of George Gannites (former Chief of the Limerock Fire Dept.) Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Mildred (Brady) Noelte. Mrs. Gannites had been employed by the Town of Lincoln School Lunch program prior to her retirement in 1975.
Edmond M. Metivier
HUDSON, FL - Edmond M. Metivier, 82, of Hudson, Florida, and formerly of Pawtucket died Friday, May 20, 2011 in Florida. He was the husband of the late Josephine (Castro) Metivier.
Mr. Metivier was born in Pawtucket the son of the late Henry and Marie Louise(Salois) Metivier. He was a Veteran in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean War and then served as a Fireman in the City of Pawtucket for over 25 years.
Mr. Metivier is survived by a brother, Paul Metivier in Narragansett. He also leaves a niece, Joanne Needham of Pawtucket.
Kenneth E. Joseph
PAWTUCKET - Kenneth E. "Ken" Joseph, 79, passed away peacefully, May 22, 2011. He was the beloved husband of Joan M. (Whitman) Joseph. Born in Northbridge, MA, he was the son of the late Edward and Albertina (Girouard) Joseph. Ken was a U.S. Air Force veteran and was the proprietor of the Attleboro Bowlerdrome. He also worked security at Hasbro in Pawtucket for 20 years. Ken was a member of the Attleboro Elks Lodge.
Mary Carolyn Hart-Zipser
PAWTUCKET- Mary Carolyn (Coutu) Hart-Zipser, 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 22, 2011. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Donat and Frances (Murray) Coutu.
Mary was an educator, entrepreneur, actress and writer.
Frank Iwuc
MERRITT ISLAND, FL - Frank Iwuc, 89, passed away Monday May 23, 2011 in Merritt Island. He was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. Frank moved to Merritt Island in 1967.
He worked with the Space Program. Frank was a Navy Veteran of WWII. He was a member of Divine Mercy Catholic Church.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Stasia K. Iwuc, parents Bronislaw and Adolfina Iwuc, sister Lottie Byrnes, brother Joseph Iwuc, sisters Jane Zielinski, Jessie Jendzejec, and brother Edward Iwuc.
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LINCOLN – Jillian DeSimone stood anxiously on the rain-soaked Ferguson Field sidelines, her team's perfect season hanging in the balance.
If ever there was a time for Lincoln High to prove it was more than a one-player show, this was it.
Playing without DeSimone for most of the second half after the state's leading goal scorer picked up her yellow card of the game, the Lions rode Ashley Moreau's five goals and Nina Fournier's goalkeeping to a 12-9 victory over Cumberland High School on Monday.
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It didn't take long for the Boston Red Sox to climb out of that impossible hole all the doomsayers had put them in after they started the season with two wins in their first 12 games. After Sunday night's win over the Cubs, Boston's record stood at 25-21 and the Sox were just one-half game out of first place in the American League East.
LINCOLN — A Manville woman died tragically Friday evening when a tree limb being cut by her husband struck her in the head, apparently killing her instantly.
Police responded to a home on Elm Street at 8:06 p.m. after receiving a report of a domestic accident. Lt. Joseph Conti and Patrolman Walter Ptaszek stated the man had asked his wife to hold a rope attached to a limb so that, once it was cut, she could lower it to the ground gently.
PAWTUCKET — For the past decade, The Pawtucket Foundation has been pushing for a turn-around in the city's downtown, with the Blackstone River as the centerpiece. Now, the Foundation has unveiled a new strategic plan meant to show that, more than ever, it means business—in all senses of the word.
Karl E. Fitzgerald
PAWTUCKET - Karl E. Fitzgerald 47 of Branch St. died Friday at Memorial Hospital, Pawtucket. He was the fiancé of Gladys Olni.
Born in Providence a son of Doris (Houle) Duarte of Pawtucket and the late Edward Fitzgerald. He was a lifelong resident of Pawtucket.
Karl was an avid fisherman.
Ralph P. Greenwood
SEEKONK - Ralph P. Greenwood, a lifelong resident of Seekonk, died Monday,May 23, 2011. He was the husband of Barbara (Pollard) Greenwood. Born in Ashville, NC. He is survived by his daughters, Marsha (Andrew) Thompson of Ocala, FL, Carol F. Greenwood of Seekonk and Donna (Jay) Kmiec of Attleboro; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Helen Greenwood and Norma Dingley.
Eleonore R. Kelly
PAWTUCKET - Eleonore R. "Lore" (Spitzbarth) Kelly, 86, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 21, 2011. Eleonore was the beloved wife of the late John T. Kelly.
Born in Rehau, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Johann and Yette (Hollering) Spitzbarth. Eleonore had worked for the Rhode Island State Lunch Program and was a past Secretary and Vice President of the AFSCME, Local # 2872. She leaves one daughter, Andrea L. Kelly and her husband Brian of Cumberland and two grandchildren, Jonathan and Kara Kelly both of Cumberland.
Albert P. Vaslet
PAWTUCKET - Senator Albert P. Vaslet, 85, died Sunday, at Philip Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of his beloved Helen M. (Nixon) Vaslet to whom he had been married for over 51 years.
Born in Pawtucket, he was ason of the late Albert P and Lillian (Garlick) Vaslet and was a lifelong resident of the City.
Anna M. Mulvey
EAST PROVIDENCE - Anna M. Mulvey, 84, of Rumford, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2011. She was the wife of the late Albert Mulvey.
Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Bridget (Madigan) Hogan.
Mrs. Mulvey had lived in Pawtucket before moving to Rumford 45 years ago. Anna was a sales clerk for Ann & Hope of Cumberland for many years before retiring.
Susan M. Jack
SEEKONK - Susan M. (Tatarian) Jack, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2011. She was the beloved wife of the Seekonk Fire Chief, Alan R. Jack for 23 years.
Born in Attleboro, a daughter of the late Peter J. and Rita L. (Boule) Tatarian, she resided in North Attleboro, Plainville and Rehoboth before moving to Seekonk five years ago.
Susan served in multiple capacities for over thirty years at various local YMCA's, most recently at the Seekonk YMCA. She was deeply involved with the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.
Judge Edward V. Healey, Jr.
CRANSTON - The Honorable Edward V. Healey, Jr., 88, of Cranston, Retired Senior Associate Justice of the Rhode Island Family Court died Saturday, May 21 at the Scandinavian Home, Cranston.
Judge Healey was born in Providence, the first child of the late Edward V. Sr. and Margaret (McGrath) Healey. He was the husband of the late Lillian Dolly E. (Devlin) to whom he was married for thirty-seven years until her death in 1987.


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1954: "On the Waterfront." Also Nominated: "The Caine Mutiny," "The Country Girl," "Seven Brides For Seven Brothers," "Three Coins In The Fountain."


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In 2004 I had bought a Gregory Whitney. Now this is not lightweight by any means, but this is a review of the company since they do make a few lighter weight packs.I used the pack a couple times that winter and always had a creaking sound near the left shoulder pad. I had bought the pack from E-OMC, new, and as they wanted nothing to do with replacing it (it was less than 30 days by the way), I called Gregory Customer Support where they issued me a MRA# before I sent in the pack. I got the pack back in 6 days, repaired for free. That weekend, I was out on a trip with my 4 year old and the strap where it connected to the suspension broke where they had repaired it. I called them up and they promptly replaced the pack by calling a local REI and purchasing one for me over the phone! All I had to do was walk in, show ID and pick it up. This was incredible customer service considering E-OME was the place I bought it from.
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"For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven" Ecclesiastes 3:1
Due to some new business endeavors, namely a new family travel magazine for iPad, I am prayerfully considering selling mrshomeschool.com and everything that goes along with it (Facebook page, entire website with 109 posts and over 112 comments and I will email my mailing list [over 300 people] telling them about the new ownership and pointing them to any new email list sign up form).
I have been the caretaker and owner of this site since October of 2009. I have LOVED interacting with homeschoolers and entrepreneurs from all over including the US, South Africa, Finland, Germany, Canada, the UK, Philippines, India, Mexico and beyond. I've been humbled that ANYONE would actually read what I write, let alone take the time to respond, either in agreement or respectful disagreement. :)
Because I truly appreciate the support of everyone on my mailing list, Facebook page and just folks that stop by, I want to be sure the person who takes over being "Mrs. Homeschool" is someone who not only LOVES homeschooling, but has a heart for encouraging others.
Because I think it's a little tacky to post an asking price right here on the site, I will be accepting serious offers through the end of the month (July 2012). For a "ball park" of what I am looking for, please consider that MrsHomeschool.com is a "premium" domain, one that is easy to share and spell. Almost 64% of the site visitors are first time visitors, which astounds me. And even with very little consistent blogging, the site got almost 8500 pageviews in the past year or so, with September being our "peak" month. So there is plenty of time to transfer everything and have your site up and running before the "peak" time. I won't necessarily be accepting the biggest offer, but the offer that "fits" the brand Mrs. Homeschool best.
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Apr 22, 2011 - by Steve Gerweck
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The smoking part was lame and they need to get rid of the R-Truth name and give him a tough nickname with a real sounding name…hell let him use his real name of Ron Killings and give him a nickname and a bad ass gimmick.
I'm all for them turning him heel since he has little to no charisma as a face IMO. I have some issues with the way they turned him though. WWE has ignored the characters that they established for both 'superstars' just a couple months ago and if they don't address these issues I look at this as a failure on WWE's part.
First John Morrison. What happened to his 'Anti-bullying' stance. John Morrison repeatedly said that he hated bullies and wouldn't stand for people being picked on. Then when his 'friend' R-Truth won a chance at the title he came out and basically told him that he had no talent and that he only got his chance because he was lucky. He insulted him until he gave him a shot at the #1 spot. There was no reason or pretense for his actions and it makes no sense what so ever for a face to act that way, especially one that said you shouldn't pick on people.
Then there is R-Truth himself. It was only a couple months ago that he spoke to John Cena several times during his time with Nexus telling him that no matter what the consequences that it was important that Cena always do the right thing. That his job didn't matter, that his record didn't matter, none of that mattered except for being a man and doing the right thing. The opposite of R-Truth's actions during the turn.
I understand that R-Truth would have to act against his previous statements in order to turn heel but was it necessary for both of them too? And was it necessary for it to be done in such a trivial manner. There was no story, no build, no turmoil to cause the change and no insult that was such a big deal as to cause the heel turn.
Honestly, I came up with a better idea than this in less than 30 minutes that would have taken up the same amount of screen time assuming that they felt they didn't have the time to do a story for the change but of course its something that WWE would most likely not use.
The only other thing that I have to say on the matter is that if by chance R-Truth was only given the spot in order to do this heel turn with no intension of giving him a shot at the title then on that note I applaud them for thinking outside of the box that they normally remain in and did something different. However, if they meant to give him the shot and then either changed their minds within that short span of time or even worse, if they gave in to people complaining that R-Truth was given a shot and they caved to those opinions that to me would just say a lot about the problems in the company's decision making.
My problem with the turn is that it looks like they're turning him into the most stereotypical black character ever. It's like that scene in Hollywood Shuffle where they asked the main guy if he could "act more black".
I don't see how 'they're turning him into the most stereotypical black character ever'. What gives you that impression? Because he was already rapping, etc., and all he's done so far when he turned heel was smoke which I'm pretty sure plenty of non-black people do.
I completely agree with everything Heijoshin said, I find myself nowadays wondering what the hell happened along the way for John Morrison, R-Truth, and many others like Daniel Bryan (Danielson) and Sheamus. Lately it seems like the WWE pushes their younger talent for a time, just to give us fans some kind of false hope and try to shut us up for a moment, then just completely stop it, pull them back, and leave us disappointed.
Fact is, the WWE truly has become a victim of it's own success. Look at what happened during the Monday Night Wars. WCW started stealing away the big name established talent from the WWF, so in turn, the WWF started pushing the younger guys and elevating them to main event status, along with being smart enough to take advantage of the opportunity presented by the fallout of Montreal Screwjob, leading to the creation of the on-screen character of Mr. McMahon, which ushered in the Attitude Era, giving us the rise of Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, Mankind, Big Show, etc.
Long story short, we need a resurgence of the industry of professional wrestling, and yes it's WRESTLING, like what we had during that time. We need some sort of revolutionary turnabout, like what the Monday Night Wars gave us in the 90s.
You guys are reading too much into this.. You're using words like "contradict" and "trivial"… You've forgotten that WWE is PG and their key demographic at this point IS children… kids don't know notice that "this thing" contradicts "that thing" that he said or did 14 months ago… The kids these days only watch in the here and now and nothing else matters to them because they aren't old enough to comprehend… it seems that WWE knows this because apparently they don't care if "A" contradicts "B" because they know kids won't connect "A" to "B" if they're watching some beefed up version of Snow being loud in the ring because he thinks yelling makes him sound like he has a good point about anything.
(for those of you who don't know who Snow is, just google him… it'll help my point.)
Sorry. WWE doesn't get off that easy for me. I don't care if they are PG. They contradict that point as well. They fine Cena for saying ass on air and then they have the Rock on two weeks later and its in every promo he cuts. *Yes I am aware you can say ass and still keep your PG rating. I was saying that they are contradicting what they will and will not allow* If they are supposed to be marketing this to kids alone then why would they be trying to make cartoons? They are trying to appeal to the broadest audience spectrum possible. Their target audience nowadays is everyone. If this was a kids show then so be it, let the story line fall apart. I would argue though that most kids shows I have seen manage to maintain continuity. If they are trying to appeal to everyone then make it interesting and make some sense. The point that they have reached with this kind of thing is getting to be too much. If they aren't careful they could be slipping into the bottoms percents when it comes to quality of writing in on air television. And lastly just because it does matter… if these guys were contradicting what their characters stood for 14 months ago I would give them that but this was literally like only 3 or 4 months ago. That is too short of time to establish a not one but two characters and have them act completely different for no reason. And I agree with you as well Matt. Thanks for the acknowledgement.


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Monday, October 03, 2011
The Rugby Club Plays of the Week - RWC Week 3
The Rugby World Cup group stages are done and dusted. The tournament now hots up with the much anticipated Quarter Finals. Today's Plays of the Week from the Rugby Club brings us the best of the weeks gone by.
There's some scorchers in their Try of the Week nominations, starting with the Russians. It was their first ever World Cup, and they did themselves proud with a beauty of a try against Ireland.
Argentina's match winning try from Lucas Amorosino set up a brilliant conversion attempt and subsequent win against Scotland, and we get to enjoy it in Spanish. Sean Maloney, the man behind Plays of the Week, found Gethin Jenkins' try againt Nambia so good that he got a little flusterred, and called him Gareth. Save the hate mail, he's since assured me that it was the Rules to Rugby Union that got his head in a spin.
The Wallabies scored some fantastic tries too, none better than Adam Ashley-Cooper's. There's also the usual dose of big tackles and heavy collisions, including one below the belt.
Thanks as always to The Rugby Club on Fox Sports Australia. Enjoy.
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This web page presents information about the work of the IMF in Lao People's Democratic Republic, including the activities of the IMF Resident Representative Office. Additional information can be found on the Lao People's Democratic Republic and IMF country page, including IMF reports and Executive Board documents that deal with Lao People's Democratic Republic.
At a Glance : Lao People's Democratic Republic's Relations with the IMF
- Current IMF membership: 188 countries
- Lao People's Democratic Republic joined the Fund in July 05, 1961
- Quota: SDR 52.90 million
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- The last Article IV Executive Board Consultation was on November 15, 2013
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January 30-31, 2013
IMF-JICA High-Level Conference on Economic Transformation and Inclusive Growth in Frontier Asia
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) held a conference on January 28, 2013, in Bangkok, Thailand, to discuss how Frontier Asia can move up the development ladder while ensuring that growth and jobs creation benefits all segments of society.
The conference was addressed by IMF Deputy Managing Director Naoyuki Shinohara, and included ministers, central bank governors and senior officials from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam. The Kyrgyz Republic also participated, and Bank of Thailand Governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul offered opening remarks.
Conference website: www.imf.org/frontierasia (includes papers presented).
See also: Conference program and press release.
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IMF's Statement at 2014 Round Table Meeting
By Mr. Sanjay Kalra; Vientiane, Lao PDR; November 14, 2014
World Economic Outlook; Coping with High Debt and Sluggish Growth
WEO presentation by Mr. John Bluedorn in Vientiane; October 2012
Resilience in Emerging Market and Developing Economies: Will It Last
By Abdul Abiad, John Bluedorn, Jaime Guajardo, and Petia Topalova with support from Angela Espiritu and Katherine Pan; October 2012
The Global Economy and Lao PDR
Presentation by Sanjay Kalra at the Bank of Lao PDR; Vientiane, Lao PDR; July 5, 2012
The EU Crisis: Lessons Learned and Implications for the Lao PDR
Presentation by Sanjay Kalra at the Ministry of Planning and Investment High-Level Seminar; Vientiane, June 15, 2012
Lao People's Democratic Republic and the IMF
Statement by the Hon. Samphao Phaysith, Governor of the IMF for Lao People's Democratic Republic
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The Impact of Global Liquidity on Financial Landscapes and Risks in the ASEAN-5 Countries
September 29, 2015
Author/Editor: Tao Sun
Series: Working Paper No. 15/211
Monetary Policy Transmission in Emerging Asia : The Role of Banks and the Effects of Financial Globalization
September 28, 2015
Author/Editor: Nasha Ananchotikul ; Dulani Seneviratne
Series: Working Paper No. 15/207
Press Release: IMF Technical Assistance Moves to Strengthen the Capacity of Officials in South East Asia on Macro-Financial Linkages and Diagnostics
Press Release: IMF Executive Board Concludes Article IV Consultation with Lao People's Democratic Republic
Regional Economic Outlook: Asia and Pacific
The economic outlook for Asia and Pacific is stable and robust, with growth expected to hold steady at 5.6 percent in 2015, easing slightly to 5.5 percent in 2016, according to the latest Regional Economic Outlook for Asia and Pacific, published on May 7, 2015.
Although Asia will remain the global growth leader, vulnerabilities associated with increased domestic and foreign debt are rising. Potential growth is likely to slow, reflecting weaker productivity gains, and the effects of aging populations and infrastructure bottlenecks in some countries.
The report finds that monetary and fiscal policy settings are broadly appropriate, but boosting resilience and potential growth remain top priorities, with structural reforms continuing to play a big role. The report also explores Asia's role in global value chains and the factors affecting financial integration within Asia.


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The picture quality is very good, the audio a little less so. There is a new commentary track from film historian Stephen Prince ("The Warriors Camera: The Cinema of Akira Kurosawa"). It's well-organized and full of interesting technical and historical info. There is no in-depth analysis — which is a good thing, given that this is one of the lightest (maybe the lightest) of Kurosawa's movies. Amid a lot of discussion of the framing and composition — this was the director's first widescreen production — he correctly observes that the tone has much to do with the focus on the peasants. The movie follows them more closely than the heroic figures that most samurai films center on.
The other major supplement here is a 2003 documentary about the making of the film, created as part of the Toho Masterworks series, "Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create," made up of interviews with Kurosawa and his collaborators.
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Mushkin Enhanced, a leading manufacturer of high- performance computer components, is proud to announce the addition of the 512MB and 1GB HP2-6400 to it's product lineup. With the XP2-6400 and the EM2-6400 amongst the most popular DDR2 modules available today, the HP2-6400 offers users a middle ground in terms of both price and performance.
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Chapter 1
The girl in the mirror wasn't me. She was a completely different Katie Wilson. The Katie Wilson in the pictures on the mantle was happy, with bright brown eyes and brown hair that was neat and orderly. The Katie Wilson I see now has the same brown eyes, but they are not bright and shinning. Her hair was not neat and orderly, it was a big mess that was put up in a bun on the top of her head. And if you looked close enough, you could see the stains of black on her cheeks. Those had never been there before. Everything had went downhill after the accident. The accident that changed her life.
"Katie, we're going to go visit the Paynes. Are you coming with us, or no?" My mother called to me from the bottom of the stairs. I got up from my bed and put on my shoes.
"Yeah, i'll be down in a second mum." I said to her. I picked up my phone and checked my appearance in the mirror. The Payne family has two daughters and a son, who is 19. He has a girlfriend, but some times he has his bandmates over and one of them is my age and very attractive.
And by Payne family i mean, Payne as in Liam Payne of One Direction. My parents and his have been best friends for a long time now, so we go visit frequently, especially when Liam is on tour and away. Liam was around, but according to his Twitter, with his girlfriend Danielle.
"Katie! Hurry up!" My dad shouted from down the stairs.
"Alright!" I shouted back, leaving my room and going down the stairs. I ignored his comment about it taking me long enough and got in the car.
"Katie, Liam's supposed to be around with his girlfriend and band mates today." My mother said to me. I looked up from my phone and smiled.
"Don't get any ideas into her head, Linda!"
"Oh be quiet dad! I don't like Liam like that, I barley know him at all period." I said to him.
"That doesn't mean a thing now adays Katie." He said to me back. I groaned and leaned my head back into my seat. Sometimes I hate my father. He will never give up, because he is convinced that I like Liam, even though I don't. I like his friend, Harry.
"I don't like Liam like that dad, I like someone else!" I snapped to him.
"Martin, just let it go honey." My mother said to my dad. I put my headphones in because I knew now that they were going to start arguing. This doesn't happen every time we go visit, only on the days when Liam is home. Because like I said, my father is convinced that I like Liam like that when I don't.
Just then I heard my mother scream. I looked up, expecting to see them just fighting still, but it was something way worse. An 18-wheeler was flipping over right onto its side in the middle of the road, crushing cars that were parked along the side of the road - and us. I heard my father scream my name and my mothers as the truck crashed down onto our car, sending me into a pit of blackness.
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The Karate KidWax On Doesn't Always Wax Off
A review and analysis of The Karate Kid
(Copyright c. 2010 Paul Turse. All rights reserved.)
Have you ever applied too much wax to your car, especially on a hot summer day, only to find that the wax was difficult to remove and you did not achieve the luster that you had expected? Worse yet, did you ever try to take an old car with a weatherworn finish and try to get back some the shine, only to find that you could not achieve that original gleam? Yet, in both cases, you still might have come out with a decent ride. So it is with the remake of The Karate Kid. The film, starring Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith, for most theatregoers and martial arts fan, will still be a reasonably excitement-filled movie experience, which will also delve into the spiritual aspects of kung fu.
The new version very nearly parallels the original screenplay, with only minor variations and a few steals from The Karate Kid Part II. In the original, for example, a Jersey boy must contend with the L.A. lifestyle and bullying karate students; in the second version, the kid ends up in Okinawa, where he must encounter bullying karate students, adjust to a foreign culture, and find romance with an Okinawa girl. In the remake, the kid winds up in China, where he must encounter bullying kung fu students, adjust to the new environment, and romance a young Chinese girl. And, of course, both are befriended and trained by a fatherly maintenance man who just happens to be a martial arts master.
The difficulties with the new version begin at the outset. Daniel (Ralph Macchio) of the original is 17 years old, whereas Dre (Jaden) is 12. It would be difficult enough to train an inexperienced 17-year-old to black belt level in a mere 6 – 7 weeks in the U.S., let alone take a 12-year-old to championship kung fu form in a country where that martial art is so deeply imbedded in the culture. If you recall, in the original, the CobraKai bullies attack Daniel on Halloween night, and the tournament is held on December 19. However, one fundamental premise for all movie fans or theatergoers is what is called "the willing suspension of disbelief." Thus, the actuality of a marital arts practitioner or any athlete, for that matter, to win a major tournament without any prior competition certainly stretches that premise to the limits. Of course, not too many films today care about logic, even if they purport to be realistic.
In the original version, the teacher, Miyagi (Pat Morita) tells Daniel that the amount of training is not as important as the quality of training. Well, that is true, up to a point. This leads us to another premise of the Karate Kid films. And that is, that analogical training is superior to actual practice. In other words, one can become proficient in blocking kicks and strikes by waxing on and waxing off a car, and not necessarily by extensive practice against many and various opponents.
In the remake, the actions of wax on and wax off are replaced by "jacket on, jacket off." Dre constantly, upon his arrival home, drops his jacket on the floor, expecting his mother to pick it up and hang it up for him. While fixing a shower faucet in the home, Han observes Dre's undisciplined and disrespectful behavior. Thus, the first training lesson for Dre is to drape his jacket over his shoulders, simulating putting it on, then to drop it on the ground, and then to pick it up. The final motion is to place the jacket on a hook, using a flicking action of both wrists. Of course, after days of this monotonous and frustrating activity, Han eventually makes the martial arts connection, since the swinging action of draping the jacket simulates blocking, picking up the jacket represents ducking, and the flicking action enhances flexibility.
Well, let's examine this theory of analogical training. For lack of a better term, I would call the use of practical forms of work, e.g., painting a fence, sanding a floor, and waxing a car, to enhance one's marital arts skills "muscle memory transfer." In other words, the actions of, say, waxing a car, are transferred mentally and kinetically to the martial arts action of blocking, and a kind of analogical association is created between the two motions. As the practitioner is waxing on and off, he or she is visualizing the martial art movement. There is nothing intrinsically wrong with this concept. As Han (Chan) says to Dre, "Everything is kung fu." So, if a practitioner can constantly (hopefully, on the unconscious level) analogically relate every action made to a martial arts movement, the practitioner is, thus, constantly practicing.
However, in the Karate Kid films, this concept is somewhat distorted, since it purports to work in reverse, and does not utilize visualization. It would seem to me that, in order for the concept to work, the individual should have a reasonable degree of skill and understanding of the chi, or ki (energy), that controls the action. If this comprehension is not there and if this reverse form of the concept is truly valid, then the local car wash would have entered the tournament and taken first place. Excuse my irony here, but I think you get my point.
The most important theme in both films is the internal development of the practitioner. In this case, the growth of the student, not just as a martial artist but also more importantly as a person, is the most essential goal. Becoming one with an opponent is less important than maintaining balance in society and being in accordance with the natural forces in the universe. A master sees a violent wind blow a tree nearly to the ground, but then sees the tree bend but not break, and then pop back up. Now he understands the essence of flexibility in his art form. Ideally, the harmony and peace gained from martial arts training should carry over into daily life, and not just be confined to the practice hall or to martial arts. Thus, the master learns to be more flexible when encountering the blustery forces of society, knowing that he can bend back up and take his original shape. As Han says to Dre, "Life can knock us down, but we can choose to get back up."
The word sensei utilizes the Chinese/Japanese charters sen (before) and sei (life). Thus, the usual translation, "teacher," is not entirely accurate. The sensei is one who has lived before the student and has thus encountered more of life's adversity. So the teacher passes on, not just his martial arts knowledge but also his life's experiences. The relationship between student and teacher is well developed in both versions and is the most important theme of each, since students learn more than martial arts from their respective mentors. While Pat Morita is a tough act to follow, Jackie Chan gives an admirable performance in a rare dramatic role. More than that, Chan's martial arts skills far surpass those of Morita's, and thus the martial arts sequences are choreographed much more skillfully and aesthetically. In fact, all of the martial arts in the remake, especially in the final tournament, far exceed those displayed in the original.
This aspect of martial arts skill is obvious in the scenes where the teacher rescues the potential student from a beating by the bullies. In the original, Miyage, in very short time, actually inflicts a high degree of serious pain on the bullies. Han, however, never actually kicks or strikes any member of the gang of Beijing bullies, but skillfully manipulates their aggressive attacks against them, even causing them to actually strike and knock each other out. The choreography is vintage Chan, but without the comic interludes and facial expressions. The fact that Han can defeat a gang of bullies without having to use aggressive techniques exemplifies the essence of kung fu, judo, aikido, and other forms of martial arts. This idea should have been spelled out a bit more in the film. Han sloughs the idea off by saying, "When fighting angry blind man, best to get out of way."
Even though the martial arts aspects of this scene in the remake is better than the original, it lacks the ethereal quality of the original. While in the remake, the scene takes place during the day in an alley, you might recall that, in the original, the fight takes place at night, and the bullies are dressed as skeletons for Halloween. There is a slight fog in the air, and the mood is enhanced by the eerie sound of a Japanese flute. After Miyagi defeats the "skeletons," he raises Daniel (Lazarus-like), and takes him from the cemetery-like scene to what will soon become a chance to live a life without fear.
While Macchio does his best in the martial arts sequences, his degree of flexibility and skill pale in comparison to Smith's superior athletic prowess. Macchio is stiff, robotic and downright clumsy when he fights. Smith, whether he actually know marital arts or not, gives a very convincing performance, not just in the fight sequences but in the dramatic scenes as well, where he is a bit more believable than Macchio. Young Smith shows great potential to go far in his acting career, especially as he matures and gains experience. Of course, with Will Smith and Jaden Pinkett Smith as his parents, he certainly has genetics on his side.
While many other parallels exist in both versions, an important divergence in the films occurs in the development of the teacher. In the original, it is revealed that Miyage was a Medal of Honor awardee. While he was valiantly fighting Nazi forces in Germany, his wife and child died in an internment camp as a result of complications from childbirth. The remake provides a much deeper look into the character of Han and provides a powerful metaphor for the entire film. Han is trying to restore his old car, but in an inebriated moment of frustration, he smashes his handiwork with a sledgehammer. It is revealed that Han had lost control of his car and had a tragic accident bringing about the deaths of his wife and son. He realizes that by restoring the car to its pre-accident form will not transport him into the past or bring back his family. Han sits in the car, defeated and distraught. It is here that Dre gets Han to rise and to begin training his student again. Although he cannot bring back his son, Han realizes he can choose to get back up and perhaps have his son reborn through his student.
While avid live theatre-goers, students, and teachers might want to see several productions of the same play by different groups, in order to compare the performance aspects, the average filmgoer, it seems to me, wants to be surprised by a new twist or new concept, and not just the same old predictable plots. The Karate Kid was a successful film in many ways, not the least of which was the attempt to delineate some of the spiritual aspects of the martial arts. The Karate Kid Part II and The Karate Kid Part III did not present anything truly new or unusual, but were really thinly veiled versions of the original. As a matter of fact, The Next Karate Kid, was certainly not an improvement, except that Ralph Macchio was replaced by Hillary Swank, making it somewhat of a feminist version of the original. So other than to see how Jackie Chan and Aden Smith perform the roles, or to see better martial arts, there is actually no real reason to see this remake. Of course, one could make the same criticism regarding any trilogy, remake, or series.
My most serious concern with both films, however, lies in the need to have a stereotypical ending, as satisfying as it might be for audiences. In the original, after Daniel is injured in the tournament and might not be able to continue, Miyagi performs his "magical" chiropractor technique and fixes his leg so that he can continue and can achieve balance by winning the championship match. In the remake, Han uses his knowledge of Oriental medicinal techniques to fix Dre's leg so that he, too, can go on to win the championship and thus conquer his fear. These are fine concepts. However, throughout both films, the main message is that one does not have to compete or win to prove oneself. Yet, in the final analysis both Miyagi and Han deny their own principles by allowing their students to risk possible permanent injury and continue to fight. It is this conflicting sentiment that destroys the true nature of the martial arts.
While some car fanatics love to take an old Mustang and spend thousands of dollars to restore it, I would rather buy a brand new 2011 5.0. After all the time and energy put into the older version, the restorer still has an old Mustang, the same old tires, and the same old suspension. Give me the new one with all of the enhanced technological advantages, including safety improvements and more efficient fuel consumption to accompany the updated power train and engine. So, in conclusion, I would like to see another Karate Kid-type film, but with some novel twists and turns, and with some enhanced revelations about the martial arts. And maybe even have the heroes choose not to compete at the end, having the courage to face their demons without having to prove themselves, especially not to insignificant individuals and maybe not even to themselves.
One of the more unusual twists in the conclusion of a vendetta-type film occurs in Clint Eastwood's Gran Torino, in which the hero takes a rather unconventional, unpredictable, and non-Dirty Harry approach to taking revenge on a gang of bullies. The hero in this film takes a different approach to heroism; it would be refreshing to see a martial arts hero do the same.


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Streisand Tonight: On Jonathan Ross's BBC America Show
It's been a good week for Barbra Streisand. Her new CD, Love Is the Answer, debuted at number one on the Billboard Top 200 chart, beating out Mariah Carey, Madonna and Paramore. Not bad for a lady who had her first chart-topper in 1964 with People. Well, tonight on BBC America, you'll have a chance to hear Streisand talk about the CD and sing two songs from it as well. Friday Night With Streisand & Ross airs on tonight at 9 p.m. on BBC America, a special edition of the UK talk show starring Jonathan Ross.
Muppet stuff: Fraggle music and vintage Henson
Sheesh, I guess I haven't checked out Muppet News Flash in awhile, and wound up missing out on some cool Muppet news.
First, a Fraggle Rock album will hit stores in October. There's pretty much zero information on Fraggle Rockin', except that it will contain music from the series. Amazon doesn't even have an album image. Did I mention it's a three-disc set? That's all kinds of awesome.
New Simpsons album out in September
The Simpsons: Testify is a brand new album that will hit stores on September 18. The new album features original songs from season ten through eighteen, with such musicians as "Weird Al" Yankovic, David Byrne, Jackson Browne, and, of course, the Simpsons clan and the many residents of Springfield.
The album will feature music from some of the show's recent parodies of big musicals from such episodes as "Yokel Chords," "My Fair Laddy" and "The President Wore Pearls." The album also includes Ricky Gervais' ode to Marge from the episode "Homer Simpson, This is Your Wife."
Storm Large releases a new CD
I went online and found it and here it is. You can preview the tracks on CD Baby and on her MySpace page (Warning: "Ladylike" is profane, but also awesome). This new album is the first in a pair of CDs she's releasing, called Side One and Side Two. Side One, which came out earlier this month, was recorded with the house band from Rock Star. She's touring it with her band, The Balls, starting tonight in Seattle. Besides hits such as "Ladylike" and "Beautiful", it also includes a cover of the Pixies' "Where Is My Mind". Side Two comes out early next year.
Animation news: Brak is back, He-Man movie moves forward, and other stuff - VIDEO
First of all, some Adult Swim news:
The first Brak Show webisode is now online. Go watch it.
Also, some cool news for Metalocalypse fans: a brand new Dethklok album will be released on September 25, followed by the release of the first season DVD one week later. Before all of that, however, a brand new 2nd season, with that fresh "2nd season smell" will hit Adult Swim one week before the CD release. NOTE: Thanks to Holly for pointing out that this information changed since I first posted this.
Finally, you can bid on a tour of the Robot Chicken studio. Seth Green himself will be your tour guide.
Hear a snippet from Joe Rogan's new comedy album
This link is NOT SAFE FOR WORK. Notice I didn't use the standard internet abbreviation "NSFW," because I didn't want some benighted person in an office thinking, "'Not Suitable For Winger?' That has nothing to do with me, I was never in that band, and I don't even like the song 'Seventeen.' Everything about that acronym tells me to click that link."
The last song on The O.C.
Apparently, the folks at The O.C. weighed Jeff Buckley's "Hallelujah" and Imogen Heap's "Hide and Seek" before going with the LA-based Park's ditty. It's good to see them spread the love to a lesser known commodity. Congratulations, Patrick. You're destined for graduation mix CDs everywhere. Personally, I can't wait. There's nothing better than a tear-jerking montage accompanied by a certifiable indie hit. I give you as evidence E.R.'s Green Day "Time of Your Life" montage. TV this sappy - it has to be good.
Everybody Hates Chris co-star rocks out
When I first typed that headline I accidentally typed "Everybody HITS Chris." Then I couldn't help but imagine a sitcom where every episode revolved around the main character being slapped around by everyone else. Sorry, I'm just really amused by my mistakes.
So anyway, Vincent Martella, who plays Chris' best friend Greg on the series, is also a musician. You can listen to one of his original songs on his MySpace page. The song, "Closest Thing to Heaven," probably won't blow the lid off popular music as we know it, but I sure as hell wasn't writing songs like that when I was his age, and the fact that he's performing his own music and not just singing some other person's songs is pretty cool. If you want to hear more of Vin Man's singing, click here for his rendition of some popular tunes. If his music doesn't quite do it for you, step outside, find the nearest junior high girl, and have her listen to it, because this music is really for them and not for you.
The album is available on iTunes.
CD of MGM cartoon music
A few years ago I received a Hanna Barbera three-disc set of cartoon themes, comedy bits and sound effects. I have the content of all three albums on my iPod, which is quite entertaining when the iPod is on shuffle. After every few songs there will be a short clip of some wacky sound effect. Trust me, you've never heard "Smells Like Teen Spirit" until you've heard it followed by Fred Flintstone yelling "yabba dabba doo!"
I like cartoon music, that's my point. So this caught my interest, naturally. Scott Bradley was the musical composer for MGM animation, scoring Tom and Jerry cartoons and the works of Tex Avery. The first three-disc volume covers the 1950s and is limited to 3000 copies. If enough people show interest in the project, other volumes will follow, covering other decades. I suppose people like myself would love to have something like this, but I think even cartoonphiles have to admit that what made these soundtracks so great was seeing them paired up with the cartoons themselves. The next time you catch Tom and Jerry, pay close attention to the music: it stops, starts, takes weird detours, adds subtle gags to the scene, and twists and contorts to fit the action. Some of the most talented musicians in the business worked on those old cartoons, but I get the feeling that hearing the music by itself might leave one as half empty as watching the same cartoon with the mute button pressed.
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JACKSONVILLE, Florida (WTLV) -- How difficult would serving on the George Zimmerman jury be?
One of the biggest questions lawyers on both sides are asking potential jurors about is hardship.
While serving on the jury might be challenging enough, it could get a whole lot tougher if that jury is sequestered.
Reporter Kaitlyn Ross with our sister station WTLV First Coast News in Jacksonville decided to sequester herself to see what it would be like.
The judge has made it clear that the jurors in this case will only be identified through their juror number, no names.
But if those six jurors are sequestered, there will be a whole lot more they can't do.
It starts when jurors wake up in the morning at the hotel.
That free morning paper? Forget it, they aren't allowed to read the news.
In the room, things get worse.
Most people probably already know jurors can't watch TV, but they aren't allowed to up the phone. Internet? Forget about it.
But it turns out, jurors don't have a choice.
The court calls the hotel and has them take the internet cable, theTV, and the phone taken out of the room all together, according to oneattorney at the trial.
Legal analysts say they even take the Bibles out of the room.
To make sure jurors following the rules, the judge orders that bailiffs are put on every floor.
Alone time? Not a chance.
Sequestered juries have to go everywhere together.
So if one of the jurors wants to go outside for a smoke break, the whole jury comes.
Jurors meals are paid for by the city during the sequestration, but theymay not have much of a choice with what you eat. Most cities contractwith local restaurants who will give them deal to keep costs down.
But that's not to say it's cheap.
We don't know how long this trial will run, but it cost the state ofFlorida $350,000 to sequester the jury in the Casey Anthony trial for 43days.


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Best bars in Chinatown: The essential drinking spots
The best bars in the neighborhood range from longstanding dives to karaoke joints—and, for fans of theatrical mixology, a pharmacy-themed lounge.
Whatever your poison, Chinatown offers several worthwhile drinking options, whether you're after a cheap beer or a complicated concoction—the neighborhood's best bars include a venerable dive and a pharmacy-themed cocktail den. But more choice is on tap just a few blocks away in Little Italy and Nolita or on the Lower East Side.
RECOMMENDED: Full guide to Chinatown, New York
This unmarked boîte is the sort of contrived hideout that might be cooked up by an overgrown kid with a chemistry set. The bar is littered with old vials, the cocktails are referred to as "prescriptions," and the bartenders-cum-mad-scientists are in rare form—note the cinnamon-flambéed Himalayan salt that rims a margarita. But all of this hocus-pocus doesn't translate to better drinks: An off-putting, gin-fueled Seven Herbs tasted exactly like alcoholic gazpacho. Apothéke's $35 pyromaniacal absinthe—set aflame and passed between cups à la a blue blazer—yields a syrupy-sweet elixir. Some may revel in such silly tricks, but we'd rather take the cash and buy three less ludicrous drinks elsewhere.Read more
Asia Roma
A blue neon sign points karaoke-lovers to this basement lounge, where groups of young revelers take to the stage to shamelessly belt out Mandarin pop songs along with sing-along standards from Tina Turner and Billy Idol. Hesitant newcomers can loosen up with a specialty cocktail procured from the upstairs bar. Harness liquid courage via a Zen martini—Absolut Citron infused with green tea.Read more
Mulberry Project
Cool-hunters looking for a break from clubland can hit this underground boîte, tucked away beneath a cut-rate handbag shop in Little Italy. The unlikely hot spot—complete with a strict door policy—is a testament to the nightlife bona fides of the bar's owners, who have cashed in on their affiliations (GoldBar, Bagatelle, Milk and Honey) to create this sceney speakeasy. Haute cocktails replace bottle service as the in-crowd currency, with most drinkers rolling the dice on bespoke tipples crafted by Mulberry Project's cavalier mixologists. The vibe, meanwhile, feels like Meatpacking in miniature, with pretty DJs playing British indie rock off their MacBooks and guys buying high-minded drunk food—crispy pork belly in a cider reduction, rich crème brûlée—for their waifish companions to pick at.Read more
169 Bar
The bouncers at the door aren't window dressing—they're serious about keeping out the rough element that characterized this hangout for much of its 80-year history. True, the venerable dive has evolved, hosting events with such partners as Triple 5 Soul (there's an occasional cover of $5) and adding DJs who spin jungle and new wave. It hasn't evolved too much, though: 169 remains a satisfyingly obscure place to get a beer for $3 and, until it's time to hit the pool table, pump the music and start dancing.Read more
Embrace your inner Jack White (or your inner Jon Bon Jovi, if that's more your speed) at this divey Chinatown karaoke joint, where middle-aged men share the mike with indie-rockers. The drinks—try the house "Hawaiian Punch," a bracing mix of eight liquors, three juices and grenadine—kick in quickly, so nobody will notice if you sing off-key.Read more
I've lived in the neighborhood for a while, and watched 169 up their prices- $3 beer has turned into a $6 beer, and the former "relaxed" dive crowd atmosphere has changed to just another pretentious LES sticky-floored overpriced spot trying to be cool.
I miss the old leopard pool table!


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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Personal Care Products Council announced today the launch of a new video series, Skin Smart.TM Skin Smart takes an in-depth look at the role sunscreens play as part of an overall safe sun routine. The Council, along with leading dermatologists, alleviates confusion and corrects misinformation about sunscreen use and its safety and explains the new sunscreen labeling regulations recently passed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which go into effect on December 17, 2012.
The World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control agree that skin cancer is the leading preventable cancer. The FDA has stated that proper sunscreen use is a crucial step in the fight against skin cancer and premature skin aging.
The first episode in the series includes appearances by dermatologists Doris Day, MD and Diane Berson, MD who are working to help patients understand sun damage and the importance of caring for their skin.
"Our mission here is critical – to raise awareness and educate women and men about the harmful effects the sun has on our skin," said Farah Ahmed, Chair of the Sunscreen Committee at the Personal Care Products Council. "Our message is clear – sunscreens are not just for the summer or the beach. They should be used by people of all ages and skin tones, every day, rain or shine and year round," said Ahmed.
"Everyday sun exposure damages skin. We can find a wide variety of products that meet the needs of all skin types, from dry and sensitive, to oily and acne prone," said Dr. Berson. "Establishing a habit of applying sunscreen daily is a significant preventative measure that everyone can take to reduce their risk of skin cancer and premature skin aging," Dr. Day added.
"Skin Smart is about sharing real science and expert advice, to empower people to make smart and informed choices when it comes to their skin beauty and health," said Ahmed.
Watch the video HERE. For more information about sunscreens and other personal care products, visit www.cosmeticsinfo.org.
About the Personal Care Products Council
Based in Washington, D.C., the Personal Care Products Council is the leading national trade association representing the global cosmetic and personal care products industry. Founded in 1894, the Council's more than 600 member companies manufacture, distribute, and supply the vast majority of finished personal care products marketed in the U.S. As the makers of a diverse range of products millions of consumers rely on every day, from sunscreens, toothpaste and shampoo to moisturizer, lipstick and fragrance, personal care products companies are global leaders committed to product safety, quality and innovation.


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LOUIE "LOU" GORBEA (OMI TUTU PRODUCTIONS & VEGA RECORDS) "Congrats on the new label! Tony you kicked it off with a sizzling track.. This track is Fiya!!!! Definitely a Wepa! must!"
OSUN LADE (YORUBA RECORDS) "Feeling the original mix! Nice beats and groove
BODDHI SATVA (OFFERING RECORDINGS/VEGA RECORDS) "Truly feeling the Tony Lebron Main Mix, Straight up NYC meets Afro Beat Vibe on this one. Will Support for sure!"
VICTOR SIMONELLI (VJS PRODUCTONS) "Thunderous Souls, Tony Lebron Main Mix, has been a regular track in my rotation, often getting two plays per night. This track fills the dance floors at all my gigs. London dance crowd really eating this one up! Great work Tony
JAYSUN MERCED (JAKDAT RECORDS) "A+... Loving the vibe on this jam. Tony Lebron delivers a deep track with rhythmic percussion and a beautiful solo to set this release apart from the rest. Duce Martinez remix... Nuff Said! "
ANTONIO OCASIO (TRIBALWINDS MUSIC) "I'm really feeling the Tony Lebron Main Mix. That works for me! Nice Vibe - Will definitely be playing out and supporting.
JOHN MORALES (M&M PRODUCTIONS) "Great track, silky, smooth and simple. Definitely adding it to my playlist!"
LOOWEER (OMI TUTU PRODUCTIONS/I MUSIC UNDERGROUND) "Thunderous Souls... has an array of afro flavored grooves, which can be played at any part of a set. Duce Martinez mix also includes an organ solo with a harder beat. I like the flow and direction as well as the choices"
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For the update on my 3D Printer Art Project "Hunkered Down" I wanted to add a light element to try and create shadows of the two figures. These shadows would give it a more "secluded childhood fort" feel and make it seem more whimsical.
For the light element I purchased a LED flashlight stick from Walmart for about $5. I then had to disassemble the flashlight to get to the LED/Battery part. I was relieved to know that it was all in one piece that was small and compact and included a small button so that I could turn the light off and on. The light however had one white LED and one green one. The green light was not going to work with my project. I had to make a trip to RadioShack to purchase a replacement white LED. I found a pack of two white LEDs for $3. I then had to remove the greed LED and solder on the white one. This was accomplished successfully.
I then had to decide how to place the light so that it projected the right shadows. This is where I hit a road block. No matter where I placed the light hardly any shadow was created. The body of the project simply did not have enough depth to place the light far enough back so that it create shadow. So I had to scrap the idea of shadows and just affix the light to the top to just go with a "lighted" look.
Overall the project was a success and the resources at the Innovation House proved viable in creating art projects.


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Does Your Visit to a Zoo Help or Hurt the Animals?
Amid a global extinction crisis, wildlife biologists are calling on animal parks to do more for conservation.
Ukraine Turmoil Leaves Zoo Animals Starving
At Ukraine's 114 year old Nikolaev Zoo which has survived two world wars, thousands of animals are on the brink.


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