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Just like any other thing in our world, Art can be good or bad.
The problem is we can't easily distinguish them. There are many people that believe any kind of art is good and respected. And you can't convince them that it's not true.
Imagine, your child has a couple of friends. If you know that one of their friends is not really a good friend and they may lead your child to illegal activities, you try to keep your child away from those people. This is because they affect the behaviour of your child. It's not only about children, even an adult person is affected by people around.
Now imagine there are people with the same mind as those bad guys, they may not speak to you or your children directly but they create so-called Art and spread it across the world. You and hundreds of other people watch it and appreciate it. Obviously Art is a reflection of a mind and that reflection has a reflection or reaction on the viewer's/listener's mind.
As soon as you appreciate that kind of Art, your mind accepts it and you are affected or rather infected with the waves produced from that Art.
This is even more dangerous with music. Because its frequencies directly go to your mind and you never notice. These so-called Arts affect the society and spread quickly.
I am also against nude/naked body arts. The reason is not because it's not beautiful. Nothing is more beautiful than a naked body to human eyes BUT again imagine all the rocks in our planet were gold, would we value gold just like we do now? The problem with nude arts is that after one or two generations, the beauty of a naked body is not valuable anymore in the society and that leads people to find different things to enjoy with and the result normally is social misbahaviours.
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40,085 units, while those of premium compact cars consisting of Swift, Estilo, Ritz rose by 9.3 per cent to 28,285 units in March.
Homegrown Mahindra & Mahindra's also saw its domestic sales down by 1.49 per cent at 48,490 units as against 49,225 in the same month previous year.
"Post the reduction in the excise duty across all segments, the auto industry has seen the level of inquiry going up, but has not witnessed any major surge in sales," M&M Chief Executive (Automotive Division) Pravin Shah said.
He said the company hopes that the buying sentiment will improve and change post the national elections, leading to an increase in demand.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), which was impacted by a strike at its Bangalore plant, sold 8,206 units in March 2014 in the domestic market, as compared to 19,452 units in March 2013.
"We started limited operations from March 18, 2014, with the help of our non-unionised team members, majority of whom are supervisors," TKM Senior Vice President (Sales and Marketing),N Raja said.
On the two-wheeler front, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) and TVS Motor Company posted growth last month.
While HMSI registered 55 per cent increase in sales at 3,92,148 units for March, 2014, TVS Motor Co reported a 16 per cent increase in its domestic sales at 165,482 units in March 2014.
In the interim Budget 2014-15, Finance Minister P. Chidambaram had announced reduction of excise duty on small cars, scooters, motorcycles and commercial vehicles to 8 per cent from 12 per cent earlier; 24 per cent from 30 per cent on SUVs; 24 per cent from 27 per cent on large cars and 20 per cent from 24 per cent in mid sized cars.


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As a Senior (2014):
10 starts and 23 appearances with a .211 batting average for the season…Batted .667 in the Stanford series after going 2-for-3 with two runs scored and a double in three games…Tallied a career-high two RBIs at Pacific (4/2)…First career double came against Stanford (3/15)
As a Junior (2013):
Saw time at first base and also utilized as a pinch runner...Scored two runs in 15 appearances.
As a Sophomore (2012):
Started in one game at first base (vs. FIU on March 2)...Also saw time in 13 other games, primarily at first...Hit, slugged and had on-base percentage of .333
As a Freshman (2011):
Started 14 games, playing in 23...Hit .111 with three hits in 27 at-bats, and had three RBI and three walks
High School:
Twice named to the All-State team and Napa County Player of the Year...Four-time all-MEL player...Helped her Napa High School team to two MEL championships... Played two years of basketball
Parents are Rick and Minda Robben...Sister, Ricci Robben, played softball at Wisconsin...Would like to attend dental school after Cal...Chose Cal because it has great athletics, but at the same time she will get an amazing education
Sociology -- would like to attend dental school and eventually become a dental hygienist
Why I have my number:
My favorite number is 22, but it was already taken when I got here. The number 22 has been in my family all my life and I have had it ever since I started playing. I thought 4 would be a good number with which to start my college career.
Pre-game Rituals:
Before the game in our huddle, I have to be "back to back" with LaRisa.


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The question:
If I remove the studs from my Innova 700x35 snow tires for use on trails, what sort of trouble am I asking for?
The background:
Today, I went out on a nice 25 mile ride, half of which was on sloppy gravel/dirt roads that I hadn't been on before. My WTB All-Terrainasaurus tires were pretty worthless on this surface. It really reminded me of slushy winter conditions, to be honest. You know when you get the sensation that the back end of the bike is doing it's own thing or you believe you're getting a flat tire. That was my experience for the middle 10 miles of this ride on otherwise beautifully deserted country roads. The final insult was the slow leak I had when I arrived home due to a tiny piece of glass that had worked it's way through the thin tread of the tire. I think that I just have to accept the fact that the WTB's are going to have to go in the trash. They're just too unreliable for riding in inclement weather and riding with unpredictable road conditions.
I started looking at my old snow tires and thought that the tread pattern would be great for the type of riding I did today. I'm sure I would have descended more confidently and put in more effort on the flat sections if I weren't concerned for my safety. I don't anticipate using them as snow/ice tires any more so what would be the harm in removing the rusted studs? Experience has taught me that my Monocog 29er is sufficient for about 98% of the riding I do between November and March (commuting exclusively) so having studded tires just isn't that important for me. Not to mention, two seasons of use has worn the Innova studs down pretty good. Not completely, but close.
With all this in mind, are the small recessed areas in the tire going to attract more debris and perhaps be more prone to flats or is the casing as thick there as it is on the rest of the tire?
Here is a picture of tire (when it was new) in order to show the placement of the studs.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.


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It's been a long time coming and I was going to wait until I had tested out the rack, but I was too excited so here it is!...:love:
This is my 4yr old first generation Tikit with:
- new powder coat
- new chain
- new cassette
- new cables and housing
- new tires
- new one piece stem/riser
- new custom CETMA PR rack
Bike Friday did everything for me other than the front rack. I could have done all the maintenance, but I figured for $$$ it was better to leave it to the experts who could then reassemble and tune the complete bike...:thumb:
My Tikit didn't need a repaint. It had zero rust even after a lot of rain riding and 3 Calgary winters, but I was over the basic black finish and I'm too old to ride a bike I don't love...:rolleyes:;)
I haven't put the CETMA rack to use yet, but it looks great and will see action in short order. Thanks to Lane at CETMA for taking on the project despite the challenges on dealing with a folding bike...:) And thanks to Alex W for the Tikit PR rack idea.


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You know, it just had to come sometime.
With 50 million users doodling away furiously on Zynga's Draw Something mobile game, that treasure trove of eyes on screens was bound to attract someone willing to open it up and loot it for all it's worth.
According to Ad Digital Age, Zynga has gone a step farther than the traditional pop-up and banner ads one usually sees in a social game, and it is now inserting brand names into the list of playable words in Draw Something.
If you've never played the game, it works like this: You're given a list of three terms to draw for your friend. Choose one and do your best to draw a picture, Pictionary-style, that would allow your friend to guess the word. When your friend guesses the word, he or she is given another set of three words to draw and send to you.
And that goes on ad infinitum.
It's an amazingly addictive game, and in fewer than five months it amassed 50 million downloads. That's a lot of eyes. And a lot of opportunities for advertising.
Enter Zynga's new Draw Something direct-sales force, who are courting advertisers to insert the names of products into that list of three words you'll be drawing.
So if you're a Draw Something addict — and there's a lot of you out there — instead of being limited to the rather generic "gorilla" or "lollypop" doodles, you'll be figuring out how to convey terms like "Pepsi" and "Nike."
In fact, according to Ad Digital Age, you're already seeing words like "puck," "Zamboni," and "slap shot," courtesy of the National Hockey League, who's one of the first advertisers to sign up. The marketing campaign seeks to promote the Stanley Cup playoffs.
The NHL is also posting some of the more noteworthy doodles to its Pinterest page, so don't be surprised if you see your masterpiece "Nude with Cheetos" in the public eye sometime soon.


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Inuyasha wasn't acting like himself anymore. He wasn't his half demon form anymore. His eyes were beginning to change into something else. They were bright red and his fangs, along with his fingernails, were getting longer and more sharper. Inuyasha was battling with his older brother Sesshomaru. He let lose of his sword Tetsusaiga which brought out of his demon form. He was becoming more dangerous by the minute.
Without him holding the sword, his demon side will increase making him more demon like. With his friends surrounding him, are becoming more worried and more concern for him. Mainly with Kagome. Her eyes begins to shake with the sight of him acting like this. She wants to help him, but every time when she gets near him, she is afraid that he might attack her.
But she has to try. "Interesting, little brother." all four of them looked at Sesshomaru who was glaring at Inuyasha.
Inuyasha faced Sesshomaru as he approached him. He was starting to crack his knuckles and giving off of a smirk to Sesshomaru. He gave a glare at him.
"So, you want to be the first to die?" Inuyasha asked evilly. Kagome was starting to become watery.
"Die in the hands of you?" Sesshomaru asked. "Don't make me laugh, Inuyasha. You may have the blood of a demon, but you do not own the strength of one. And you will never become a full demon."
Sesshomaru started to charge at Inuyasha. Inuyasha was doing the same thing. Inuyasha took his claws and aim straight towards Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru dodge them quickly. "As always, your too slow with your aiming."
Kagome just stood there, having a fist clutch to her heart. Hoping that soon, Inuyasha will return to his old self. But will he? What if he doesn't? she thought to herself.
"Kagome!" a voice shouted. Kagome gave a turn as Mirkou came over along with the other two. Sango and Shippo.
"Kagome you shouldn't be out here." Sango said.
She wasn't listening. Kagome just stood there, frozen. Thinking about Inuyasha. About of how his demon transformation is taking over him. All he will want to do now, is kill and kill until someone kills him. But she doesn't want that. She wanted his old self to return. But there was nothing in the world to make him stop.
Meanwhile, Inuyasha keeps on skirting at Sesshomaru as he tries and dodges every other stirke that is given to him. As Sesshomaru dodges, he takes out of what to be a greenish glow of a string coming from the tip of his fingers. He used it against Inuyasha, but it didn't work. Inuyasha used the Fire-rat Cloth that he has wearing, protecting him from it.
They both landed gracefully onto the ground. She wanted to go to him and make him stop of what he is doing. Before he gets himself into trouble. But it won't work.
Kagome started. "Kagome, no!" Mirkou shouted. She heard, but didn't stop. She kept on going.
"Kagome, what are you doing?" Sango asked. Again, she didn't stop or answer. Kagome just kept on walking towards him.
Her eyes were light and worried. Hoping that this will work. Out of the battle field, both Inuyasha and Sesshomaru looked at the girl who was coming their way.
"What a fool." Sesshomaru muttered to himself. "Does she really expect for him to listen to simple words?"
"Inuyasha?" Kagome asked softly. Inuyasha faced her. He backed an inch away from her. He gave out a little laugh.
"Heh. So you want it as well?" he asked as he cracked his knuckles again. "Fine by me."
She stood right in front of him. Smiling. "I know your in there, Inuyasha. So I'm going to ask you to do something for me okay?" Inuyasha settled a bit. Then; "Sit boy."
A glow around from the necklace that Inuyasha was wearing, glowed and made him hit the ground hard. A medium size hold was formed from his falling.
Inuyasha perked up his head as he glared at Kagome. "Kagome, will ya stop doing that?" he shouted at her.
"INUYASHA!" she shouted relieved. Kagome went to him, crying, leaning against him.
He was a bit confused. "Kagome, why are you crying? What's going on?"
Kagome looked at him. "You were in your demon form. I thought you were gone for good." she pleaded.
"Kagome." he muttered.
"Amazing. You were able to be reawaken by the voice of a human girl?" both of them looked up seeing as though Sesshomaru did not leave.
"Heh. Back for more?" Inuyasha asked with a smirk. He was about to grab his sword from his shevif when he notices that its not there. Instead on the other side of where they were standing.
Sesshomaru started to go after the Tetsusaiga then Inuyasha noticed of what he was about to do. There was no way for Sesshomaru to grasp the Tetsusaiga since it only allow Inuyasha to hold it.
"Iron Repper Soul Stealer!" Inuyasha shouted at Sesshomaru as his claws came at him. He was able to dodge it.
But then lost sight from grasping the Tetsusaiga. Inuyasha was near the Tetsusaiga once again as he grasp it. Sesshomaru just stood there, unsure of what to do now. Inuyasha hasn't been able to unleash the full power of the Tetsusaiga and yet, he is afraid of approaching him. Was it because of before, with his demon power?
"Inuyasha, please." Kagome begged next to him. She doesn't want to see him going into his demon form again. But knowing him, he won't listen.
Inuyasha glanced at her. Her eyes were starting to shake just by looking at him. "If I were you, Inuyasha." he was cut off guard. By Sesshomaru. "I would pay more attention with your battles then your friends."
He was able to block Sesshomaru's attack with the blade of the Tesusaiga. Inuyasha glanced towards where Kagome is standing. She was becoming more worried by the minute. With each battle that is happening between those two, its easy to say that, he might lose control again.
Sesshomaru backed away from him. Inuyasha glared at him. But then strangely, felt someone gripping onto his arm. He looked down seeing as though Kagome's tears were appearing.
"Please stop. Please." she mumbled. "I'm begging you. Please stop."
"Well it looks like our battle has come to an end for now, Inuyasha." Sesshomaru said as he was beginning to leave.
Inuyasha glimpsed at Sesshomaru but then glared down at Kagome. "Kagome, let go." she wouldn't. "Kagome."
"If I do, will you start to become a demon again?" she asked.
Inuyasha stopped resisting. He squinted his eyes at her. Is she that worried? he thought to himself.
He faced her, then he pulled her in. "I'm sorry, Kagome. I didn't mean to frighten you."
Kagome started to calm down. She hugged him back.
"My Lord, your just going to let them go?" the Imp name Jaken asked Sesshomaru.
Sesshomaru glanced back towards them. "Clearly. Once he has mastered the Tesusaiga, then I'll come back and steal it from him."
As they stood there, Inuyasha kept on thinking of how he must have acted to make Kagome so upset and worrried. But now he is back to normal thanks to her. How long will it last though? Does he still want to become a full demon if he is this terrifying? He just stood there, comforting her as she begins to settle down.
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I have been wanting to do a Inuyasha story when he is in his demon form. But never could. He is fighting with Sesshomaru when he let lose of the Tetsusaiga.
Hope u enjoy InuKag fans. Or Inuyasha fans. ^__^
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Millions of people across the UK are likely to see additional help with fuel bills as the cold weather continues to affect the country.
The Met Office has been working closely with the Department for Work and Pensions to ensure that vulnerable people are prepared for the prolonged spell of cold weather, and they are given support to meet the costs of additional heating ahead of the cold weather.
Although not as cold as it has been, the Met Office is forecasting that low daytime temperatures and overnight frosts will continue through this week with the risk icy roads.
Dave Robinson, Head of Government Services at the Met Office said: "We are expecting the cold weather to continue with the coldest conditions across southern and eastern parts of the UK.
"Our forecasts are helping to support vulnerable people across the UK. Support of the Cold Weather Payment scheme, the Cold Weather Alert Service and Healthy Outlook®, our forecasts for COPD sufferers for the Department of Health, are all helping to keep the UK healthy throughout the cold spell."
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions James Purnell said: "We don't want people to worry about turning up their heating when it's cold. That is why we've trebled the Cold Weather Payment to £25, to put money in the pockets of the people who need it most. Millions of vulnerable people and pensioners are now in line for this extra help after the recent cold snap."
As of Monday, Cold Weather Payments have been triggered at 48 of the country's 76 weather stations. With the cold weather continuing across the country, payments are being made from Aviemore in Scotland to Bedford in southern England, as temperatures fell as low as -11 °C.
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At our bank we are really examining staffing issues. We don't want to layanybody off; we want to accomplish our minimal downsizing (maybe 10-15 of our300 positions) through attrition. After asking department heads to monitor theirstaffing issues and explaining how a recent new hire was able to accomplish in a1/2 day what a prior employee was dragging out a full day, I explained to themthat we need to let our employees know it's ok to be efficient, you are notgoing to lose your job if you come forward.
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The request to strike the judgment does not stay the judgment. The attorney would have to file a motion to stay in order for the execution of the judgment to be stayed.
If the attorney files a motion to stay does that stop the judgement temporarily or do they have to wait for a judge to rule on it? How long does it take normally to get an answer on whether the judgement can be opened or to hear if they accept the motion to stay?
In your opinion, after reviewing the court transcript above (I typed that right from the court printout) do you think they have a chance to get this opened? So the Motion to stay and Motion to strike are two different things?
You had stated above that if they file a "motion to Stay the Execution of the judgment", that will temporarily "stop the execution".
My question is, the Sharrif has already executed the judgment as the sharrifs office told me that the bank levy was done last Thursday afternoon. They said they still have to return to his home. So in this case can they still file a motion to stay the execution since it has already been done or is it to late to file a motion to stay?
You had said that the bank levy shall occur on the date it has been scheduled. Since it was already done last Thursday, does that mean that we are counting 5-10 days from last Thursday? Does the bank release the money to the Sharrif immediately? This defendant does have a significant amount of funds in his bank account due to the nature of his business.
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Cyclones To Face Texas Tuesday
AMES, Iowa - Iowa State (19-5, 7-5) hosts Texas (20-5, 9-3) Tuesday at Hilton Coliseum. The game will be televised by ESPN2.
Where: Ames, Iowa - Hilton Coliseum (14,384)
When: Feb. 18, 6 p.m. CST
Radio: Cyclone Radio Network/Learfield
Talent: John Walters (PxP), Eric Heft (Color)
Talent: Roxy Bernstein (PxP), Miles Simon (Color)
Webcast: ESPN3/WatchESPN
Live Stats: Live stats will be available at Cyclones.com.
Live Blog: Patrick Tarbox, assistant director in the athletics communications department, will be holding a live blog during the game at Cyclones.com. Fans are encouraged to participate in the blog by asking questions.
Cyclone Notebook
- ISU (19-5, 7-5) hosts second-place Texas (20-5, 9-3) in a key Big 12 showdown Tuesday night at Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones have won two straight vs. Texas at Hilton Coliseum.
- Iowa State is one of just nine schools nationally with three players averaging at least 15 ppg (VMI). The Cyclones have had five different players tally 20+ points in a game this season. ISU is the only school in the nation to score 70+ points in every game.
- Melvin Ejim is the Big 12's top scorer at 18.9 points per game, up 7.6 ppg from last season. The last Cyclone to lead the conference in scoring was Marcus Fizer (1999, 2000). The senior has posted eight double-doubles this season and 30 in his career.
- Ejim had one of the best performances in ISU and Big 12 history against TCU. Ejim scored a Big 12 record 48 points and grabbed a career-high 18 rebounds. He shot 20-of-24 from the field, including 2-of-2 behind the arc, and was 6-of-6 from the charity stripe.
- Ejim is the only player in a power conference averaging at least 18 pts, eight rebounds while also shooting at least 50 percent from the field and 34 percent behind the arc. In the last five games, Ejim is averaging 22.2 points and 13 rebounds.
- DeAndre Kane, who is on the Wooden Award Midseason Top 25, is 10th in the Big 12 in scoring, first in assists, second in steals and 13th in rebounding. He has scored 20+ points in five Big 12 games.
- Ejim and Kane were named to the Naismith Award Midseason Top-30 last week.
Georges Niang has been the Cyclones' hottest long-range threat since Jan. 18. Since that time, Niang is 19-of-39 from long distance and is averaging 18.6 points per game.
- Iowa State is leading the Big 12 in scoring at 84.1 points per game. The Cyclones share and protect the ball as well as anyone in the country, dishing out 18.6 assists (1st in nation) and posting a 1.76 assist/turnover ratio (1st in Big 12, 2nd in nation).
- Freshman Monté Morris has started the last five games for the Cyclones. Morris leads the nation with a 5.2 assist/turnover ratio. In conference play, he's been even better with a 7.3 a/to ratio.
- Head coach Fred Hoiberg won his 81st game as head coach of the Cyclones vs. TTU, tied with Tim Floyd (81) and three behind Larry Eustachy (84) in their first four years leading the program.
Series Notes vs. Texas
- Texas leads the all-time series vs. Iowa State at 17-10.
- The Cyclones lead 7-4 in games played in Ames, including wins in two in a row.
- Texas won the first meeting this season, 86-76, at the Frank Erwin Center. Jonathan Holmes had a game-high 23 points for the Longhorns, while ISU was led by Georges Niang's 18 points. Melvin Ejim (17) and DeAndre Kane (15) were also in double-figures for the Cyclones. ISU turned it over a season-high 18 times in the first meeting.
- Ejim averages 10.9 points and 8.9 rebounds in seven career games vs. UT. Niang has averaged 14.3 points in three games against Texas.
Hoiberg is 2-5 against Texas in his coaching career.
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Here's a rant:
A couple of weeks back I was heading home one night afer work in NYC. I decided to take the West Side Greenway downtown & then head across 14th to the East Side. When I got to 14th it was crowded & slow moving and packed. Mistake on my part, but I wasn't in a hurry so I just decided to go with it.
W. 14th has 2 lanes of traffic in either direction and parking on both sides. I'm in the right lane as far over as I can be without getting doored.
In the middle of a block I hear a loooong honk behind me & ignore it. I figure it's a cab. I can't do anything except keep moving ahead anyway. Another hoooooook. I look & it's a woman driving an SUV. Whatever, I think. We pull up to each other at the light & I look at her. She looks angry. About the traffic, I think.
Next block, same deal. SUV still behind me, HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONK, HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOK. We get to the NEXT light, I pull up next to her again. Same expression. Her window is down, so I saw "Hey, what's the story?" She ignores me.
Another block, more honking. This time, I give the SUV the one-fingered salute.
4th Block, a cab pulls over to the right & unloads their passenger, I can't get by so I look left, it's clear, so I decide to go. SUV races up JUST as I pass the cab, pushes me and the bike into the cab and speeds on, driver is swearing and screaming. I swear and scream back. Cabbie though HE was hit by the SUV so he gets part of the plate # and gives me his name & number as a witness.
I was ok. My rear wheel got knocked out of true, got some new scratches and banged up an ankle pretty good. After I calm down, I think 'Did I encite that woman to hit me or was she out of her gourd already?'.
Maybe I was wrong to flip her off, but no more so than her blaring her horn at me over and over and raging against the 10mph traffic.
If you're sitting in traffic, it's no one's FAULT. Deal with it and keep moving.
Anyway, I filed a police report, not sure what will come of it.


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Mission: Help Doc Hanson
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This mission is similar to the Ally In Trouble backup mission.
Head to the graveyard to the east of the Church of the Ascension. Upon arrival, immediately rush to assist Doc Hanson, who is fighting a large number of zombies and quips "I'm not too proud to ask for help".
The mission ends once all the zombies are killed and a small cutscene occurs.
- Medical Advice Radio Command: Restore max Vitality (caused by injuries)
- Shortly after recieving a distress call from Lily, the marker might disappear, but it is still possible to complete the mission.
*Zombies can et stuck under the porch and you will have to restart
- Doc Hanson can be killed, which results in a mission failure and the player losing access to a useful Radio Command.
- The number and variety of zombies attacking Doc Hanson is random. There might be hordes, Juggernauts, Ferals and other freak zombies, but some players might encounter only a handful of normal zombies.
- The zombies attacking Doc ignore all diversionary devices.
- Completing this mission gives the character the trait Rescued Doc.
Lily: (radio) Just got word on the radio; sounds like Doc's in some kind of trouble.
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Doc Hanson: Obliged to you. Thought them things had my number for sure this time.
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Blast kills one person, wounds policeman in Lagos: police
An explosive devise went off on Monday in Nigeria's economic capital Lagos, killing a man and seriously wounding a policeman, a police spokesman and a rescue official said.
"It was a minor wired explosive that went off. A man was killed and a policeman was seriously injured. We are investigating all circumstances surrounding the incident," Lagos state police spokeswoman Ngozi Braide told AFP.
She did not give further details.
The explosion happened near Festac, a residential western district of Lagos, she said.
The victim of the explosion was identified as a local official of sand dredgers in Festac, an official of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said.
"The unionist, popularly known by his nickname 'Apashe', was killed by the blast while the policemen in his company was wounded," said the NEMA official, who declined to be named.


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This suit was worn by the donor Len Morgan (1923-2005). In the spring of 1941 before the United States entered World War II, Morgan went to Canada and jointed the Royal Canadian Air Force and earned his RCAF wings on November 21, 1941. Following the entry of the United States in the war, Morgan transferred into the U.S. Army Air Forces and served in North Africa and Mediterranean theater with Air Transport Command.
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Natural persons who enter or leave Brazil with funds in domestic or foreign currency, in an amount greater than R$10,000.00 (ten thousand reales), must present, at the customs checkpoint having jurisdiction over the respective point of entry into or exit from the country, the declaration of any valuables in the form of currency, checks, and traveler´s checks that they may be carrying.
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More than 30 relatives of passengers on missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 have had to move hotels to make way for Formula One teams and fans arriving for the Malaysian Grand Prix, staff said today.
Thirty-two family members, including Chinese nationals, have decamped from two hotels near Kuala Lumpur's international airport, which is also close to the Sepang racetrack, hotel and airline officials told AFP.
"The rooms have been pre-booked before this event happened," one hotel official said on condition of anonymity. A Malaysian Airlines spokeswoman also confirmed the relatives were moved.
The relatives have been staging a fraught vigil after the Malaysian Airlines flight with 239 people on board mysteriously vanished shortly after take-off on March 8, prompting a frantic international search effort.
Ministers and government officials working on the case have also been forced to leave the two conveniently located hotels, and daily media briefings have been shifted elsewhere.
The Malaysian Grand Prix is a high point of the country's sporting calendar and attracts thousands of workers and visitors.
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Bought a 99 Rav4 a few weeks ago, 170,000 miles. Ran great for a while, then it quite suddenly started making a rumbling noise and having very little power- at one point it stopped outright, and while I could start the engine without difficulty, it would not move. Check engine light goes back and forth between blinking and solid. So far I've replaced the fuel filter, wondering what to do next. Getting it into a shop may be difficult, as I live a ways outside of town, in a very hilly region.
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Posted: Thursday, November 15th, 2012 8:53 AM HST
UH, OHA help for Native Hawaiians eyeing college
By Associated Press
HONOLULU (AP) The University of Hawaii and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs are offering free presentations on resources and financial aid available to Native Hawaiian students interested in attending college.
They'll make 18 presentations on Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui and Hawaii islands over the next two months.
The presentations will include a brief workshop on filling out financial aid applications and strategies on earning scholarships.
The sessions are part of a statewide initiative to bring Native Hawaiian scholarship opportunities to underserved communities.
UH and OHA are working together with a federal program called GEAR UP Hawaii on the project.
The first sessions will be held in Waimea, Kona and Hilo and the Big Island during the last week of this month.
More information is available at www.hawaii.edu/aha.


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This Fresh Forkin' Friday morning I discussed with my 8 year old that it was likely we would have no snow for Christmas. You would have thought I told him that someone shot Santa and the toys were on fire. His jaw dropped and he said "what are we going to do?" which I adore because it means he really thinks there's action to be taken, he's a solver. But short of hijacking one of the artificial snow guns at Afton, I think we all just have to come to grips with a brown holiday. There is that little glimmer of hope inside of me, that if we watch White Christmas over and over (there must be some squinch of power in Bing's liquid voice and Vera Ellen's freakishly strong tapping toes) and drink hot chocolate until our tongues burn, maybe just maybe we'll get a weather miracle. I'm a wisher.
The Valley Tap House in Apple Valley is open. It's the sister to Lyndale Tap and seems to have much of the same menu with some new pizzas (pork belly?) and entrees (spaghetti with lamb meatballs?).
The Valley Tap House in Apple Valley is open. It's the sister to Lyndale Tap and seems to have much of the same menu with some new pizzas (pork belly?) and entrees (spaghetti with lamb meatballs?).
I'm hearing some rumors which I can't seem to get confirmed, but there might be something interesting to talk about on Monday...teasey, I know.
I'm hearing some rumors which I can't seem to get confirmed, but there might be something interesting to talk about on Monday...teasey, I know.
Remember last week's whine about the Christmas markets? Well, the good mensch at Black Forest Inn are holding their own market this weekend in the beer garden. There should be all sorts of Germanic fun including stollen, pfeffernusse, and springerle demonstrations at 3pm both days. If you feel the need to refresh yourselves with a Deutsches bier after shopping, you will be among friends.
Hell's Kitchen is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a whole bunch of madness. Check Mitch Omer's Bite Me blog and website for coming info about special give aways, free tickets, a potential block party and more. The mayhem begins on New Years.
Golden Fig is hosting the second annual local writer's soiree on Thursday the 22nd from 7-9pm. Go have a lovely sipper while you kibbitz with local writers such as John Michael Lerma, Beth Dooley, Klecko, Raghavan, Nicole Kelby, and more! It's a great opportunity to get a signed book for your locavore.
And if your eater is a reader, sign them up for Birchbark Books BYOB book and dinner club on January 8th. For $50 and your own bottle of hootch, you get a copy of MIchael Ondaatje's new book and a seat at the table with some beef stroganoff and Louise Erdrich herself chatting up theme and plot. Only 40 seats, so sign up soon!
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The Jazz guitar ensemble, directed by Mark Koch and Ken Karsh, performs arrangements in the traditional jazz and jazz fusion styles with rhythm section. Students are encouraged to submit arrangements which are performed each semester.
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The classical ensemble, directed by Michael Chapman, performs music from all styles of the 400 years of classic guitar development.


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Introduction to the process of preparing for an audit to certify that an information system meets required security stands. Study includes the process for planning for a formal security audit. Students prepare supporting documentation necessary to plan for and conduct a system audit. 3 Credits (3 Lecture) Prerequisite(s): IAS411.


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November 1
Dude! It was cold last night. Wearing shoes, blue jeans, T-shirt and windbreaker with side curtains enclosing cockpit, toasties couldn't be maintained. Have broken out long shirt, long underwear, wool sweater and socks for potential utilization as passage south progresses. Current latitude is 23 with Bay of Islands at 35. Previously checked lows in Whangerei have been 20 F (11 C) cooler than here. Well Toto we're not in the tropics anymore.
Rip roaring passage through increasingly boisterous conditions continues as GRIB (Grievously Reprehensible, Inconsistent Bilgewater) forecasting lighter wind then further easing maintains consistent accuracy. No complaint, however, as average speed first 24 hours was 6.5 for 156 NM.
As surmised, leakage into cabin perseveres, but at dramatically reduced rate. Source confirming amelioration adds toil intensive item to planned and ever- expanding New Zealand repairs. Said list to languish until end of rally festivities on the 20th and obligatory subsequent convalescence.
October 31
Underway toward Opua in beam wind and sea with only 974 NM to go. Almost there. At current rate arrival could be Sunday morning. Not gonna happen. Tradewind conditions are forecast for three or four days then it's a crap shoot as low pressure coming east from Tasman Sea could provide south wind for a day or two. Big ocean swell is nice change after choppier Tongan water.
After heads up from Freezing Rain ref. a reef, checked forward on chart plotter to discover course went directly over it (the term 'over' in this case is highly misleading). Yowzers! Middle of nowhere. Three to eight thousand feet deep all around. Though currently out of range on smallest detail zoom, presumably would have seen it on closer approach, but Marie gets a free drink next available watering hole. Something like that could ruin an otherwise perfectly acceptable evening. Course altered appropriately.
Buddies on Inspiration Lady who made Kiwiland on 28th are bedazzled after two years away by first-world civilization. Lest you have forgotten, Gary's the guy sailing around the world who doesn't like fish or salt water and hurls when the boat rocks. Give him KFC and Clamato juice (to mix with beer... it's a Canadian thing) and he's a happy camper. Have requested more critical information in next email like best bars and location of highest coronary-artery-clogging ice cream.
October 30
It was stated by female crew of Freezing Rain that otherwise gendered captain was multitasking. This activity as everyone knows is the sole domain of women and not built into male functionality. After being reminded of foregoing reality, said crew explained that Don was drinking beer and doing something else. Ah! An exception that proves the rule. Note with asterisk added to Book of Immutable Laws of Nature.
Multifarious tasks were accomplished today making ready for tomorrow's anticipated egress. Waterline no longer has green tendril forests swaying with 20 knot wind chop and prop, which had accumulated a layer of crust, is now smooth as a babies tush. Why, he queries, does copper, active ingredient in most anti- fouling paint, work (somewhat, sometimes) when bronze props so easily foul? It's a quandary.
Bid farewell to cruising friends and staff at Big Mama's during barbecue tonight before returning home for good night's sleep. Anthem will be at large by 0900 or so after captain abuses airwaves as Penguin Net control starting at 0730. Roll call of boats underway has been shorter with fresh breeze, high seas and squalls, but should escalate by Monday morning with several departures, most to Opua, Sunday. 1100 NM trip with good wind takes as little as 6 days for fast boats. If this crew expects quicker than 9 they're dreaming. Mutiny watch will be maintained after day 5. The cat will not be spared.
October 29
Shuttled to town for produce and groceries. Eggs are sold by the piece or in open pallets of three or four dozen, so containers will be taken in tomorrow. Also expect to procure lime and tonic. Tongans, it was revealed, do not eat olives so martinis will not be dirty and salads will be less exciting. Capers are completely beyond the pale.
Stanchion bases are surrounded and engulfed in messy adhesive sealer making all involved feel better. As with free range chicken, holistic medicine and do- gooders in general, feeling good is what counts. Likelihood of actually sealing leaks however, though not zero, is miniscule. Interior is screwed back together, cushions are cleaned (loose chunks) and heavy objects (except for the 170 pound appendaged one) have been secured. Latest forecast shows, to no one's surprise, winds too strong, too light and then on the bow.
Rally send-off and Big Mama's 8th anniversary party was the best. Mama had a ten piece band (including trumpet and trombone) playing tunes from 1940s to present - no hiphop. They were all Tongan and nearly as good as the originals. Huge crowds of sailors and locals had a grand time.
Cabin hasn't been this clean (and with cool breeze whipping through anchorage at 20 and better, also dry) in a coon's age, although, based on observed flattened evidence, a racoon's lifespan is appreciably shorter than the expression purports to mean.
October 28
Today was an unusually fruitful day (no fruit of any kind were harmed during this process). Don't know what went wrong. Was drifting along in pleasant complacency when suddenly it was 1730 and productive activity had transpired. Took 0800 water taxi to clear into Nuku Alofa, clear out of Tonga, acquire duty free fuel fuel form (in duplicate, stamped, after hour wait for customs agent to materialize) and shop for groceries. Returned to take Anthem into downtown harbor for fuel, motor back to anchor same spot, change engine oil and hang paper towel holder. Even celebratory evening sojourn at Big Mama's for libation, socializing and teriyaki chicken burger ended with pickup of laundry. It was a beautiful character building experience. Hate it when that happens. After a lifetime of striving for improvement, have decided it's more fun going the other way.
Bar/restaurant owned by Big Mama (she is) which is called.. well, you know.. off which a great melange of old and new cruising friends has congregated awaiting jump-off for New Zealand is on Pangaimotu Island one NM northeast of town. This is a wonderful location and great cruiser bar with sand floor, darts, billiards, table tennis and multiple services including aforementioned shuttle. Friendly people, good food, cold beer. Enhanced by today's clear sky, this last view of Tonga doesn't suck, a lot.
Despite above and barring some odd circumstance such as weather forecast not being accurate... ummm... anyway, plan and hope to commence next passage shortly. Calendarized agendaration as follows: Friday (tomorrow)- final shopping, final boat prep and big Rally party; Saturday - recovery; Sun - weigh anchor (expect something rather close to previously determined 45 pounds plus chain); Monday - lament hasty departure due too much wind... or too little.
October 27
Drear has infected enthusiasm for this tripe, so limited abuse will be forthcoming.
Rained all day. Everything is soggy including formerly operative iPod Touch. After taking laundry to Big Mama's (by the way, found unopened pack of skivvies so drastic act of bucket washing was avoided by a day) and having breakfast, spent considerable time disassembling interior to get at back of a stanchion base, the easy one. It was dry. The two suckers that seem to be leaking the worst however are not going to happen. Have decided that whenever rain stops, if it does, to clean and slap sealer on outside for passage to New Zealand where major surgery may be necessary.
Plan 0800 shuttle tomorrow into Nuku Alofa for clearing in and out, scheduling duty free fuel for afternoon or early Friday then returning to boat for continued departure preparation.
Thus ends the scintillating excitement for today, toodles.
October 26
Feeling pleasantly ebullient (unpleasant ebullience could prove rather difficult) after terrific sail into Tongatapu. Forecast was surprisingly correct until about noon (even a stopped clock...), then reefs blocked worst of sea as wind rebuilt. Full foremast sails and triple-reefed main kept boat at 6 to 7 knots most of day.
Currently anchored off Big Mama's whose happy hour today will suffer as entire crew have (probably should use 'has' as there's only one crew and at that only one individual, but this is how the English would say it and by the way, does the US Army still have that "Army of One" campaign which was pretty silly on it's face just like this crew nonsense? But I digress and all of us have forgotten how this sentence started, so let's go back to the beginning and skip the pointless babble in parentheses) been invited aboard Callisto for what will be first consumption of intoxicants in two days. To answer your obvious question, no one has started early.
Expect to shuttle across harbor in the morning to clear in and out with customs, immigration and port control then find laundry. Additionally, list of passage preparation boat projects is excessively long and will not be completed. Triage (which in this case requires quantities of adult beverage and friends with whom to commiserate) will be utilized to decide which work will not be accomplished first.
October 25
Some mention was made yesterday of discretion. Hmmmm. Neglected to bring that thought forward to this morning. Twenty five knot wind and three meter short period sea isn't nearly as much fun close-hauled as you might think. Wonder how long one has to be under water for a submarine rating? Tomorrow is three times distance, but slightly moderated wind and sea (pretty sure that was forecast for today) will be on the beam so ride should be gentle as a butterfly kiss.
Also reasonably sure, after observing significant ingress this morning, seawater is coming from lifeline stanchion bases. That would be good news if backside access were feasible. Hope to keep boat dry on passage by rebedding the things before departing Tongatapu en route to Opua. Also hope that all women from the ages of 21 to 45 will hold hands and sing together in perfect harmony "We Are the World" with mouths full of marbles while diving off 10 foot platforms into barrels of tepid Budweiser wearing olive drab and harvest gold striped thongs. It's not a common wish.
Following engaging sail to here, anchorage is disappointingly more comfortable than at Nomuka Iki. This information was inobvious (real word?) until within two or three hundred yards of dropping the hook as swell crashed on entrance reefs. First anchor set had chain playing connect the dots with coral formations while boat bobbed above a 25 foot bommie over 33 foot bottom and swung toward awash reef (do not ask how!). After snorkeling the anchor free, have now reset in sand patch, finally deciding to eschew further amusement until tomorrow.
October 24
Performance this morning as net control was a triumph of insipidity.. er, unconscionability.. er, unintelligibility... anyway, hardly anyone was permanently horrified. Due a cornucopia of boats on passage it took 45 minutes, so hope to streamline a bit tomorrow.
With overcast sky, wind in mid-twenties and venturing out in the dinghy a drenching prospect, all nine cruisers in the anchorage plus a local fishing trawler were practicing hunkering skills. Renounced in lieu of a movie marathon, work remained a stranger on Anthem and, it is suspected, others as well although Ed of A Capella claimed to have been productive. Probably just showing off.
If wind direction remains ESE as today or backs further, expect, after the net, to sail 18 NM south to Kelefesia for final stage to Nuku Alofa Tuesday. Crazier things have happened. Weather is expected to remain boisterous for awhile and, anyway, may as well get used to it for Kiwi crossing. Third reef may debut to strut its stuff or discretion may inspire another night in Nomuka.
October 23
Planning ahead (a noteworthy departure from normal wont) for expected late running dinner engagement, have decided to effuse a smattering of dross early to circumvent tardiness of previous two days. Improved quality should not be expected consequent to this Herculean effort.
Vexing salt water leak on deep port tack remains unabated by ameliorative exertions as starboard locker protecting backup battery charger didn't. All at sea as to possible source.
- Later
Rapt attention to reorganization and inventory of lockers permitted time for dinner to slip up, so this is post-festivity addition. As disregard for personal capability or safety and security of numerous underway boat's has allowed my debut as controller of Penguin net tomorrow morning at 0730, some level of sobriety and rest requires quickly completing this particular abuse of gullible segments of the population (you) to prepare for tomorrow morning's similar abuse of others. Since first condition has, unfortunately, been exceeded, sleep should ensue expeditiously.
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Interested in taking Ballroom dance lessons? Below is a little history on the dances that we teach at Dance Louisville. When you decide what you want to learn give us a call. We would love to help you discover the joy of ballroom dancing!
Waltz – The forerunner of waltz was Boston, a dance imported from the USA and introduced in England by a very influential "Boston Club" around 1874. However, only after 1922 did this dance become as fashionable as the tango. The strange thing about Boston was that couples danced next to each other, nothing like what we do now.
Immediately after World War I the waltz got more shape. In 1921 it was decided that the basic movement should be: step, step, close. In 1922, when Victor Sylvester won the championship, the English waltz program consisted of not more than a right turn, a left turn and change of direction (less than what is learned by a beginner nowadays). In 1926/1927 the waltz was improved considerably. The basic movement was changed into step-side-close. As a result of this, many more variations became possible. They have been standardized by the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD). Many of them are still dancing.
Tango – Tango was first danced in Europe before World War I, in 36 bars per minute tempo. It originates from Buenos Aires, Argentina where it was first danced in "Barria de Las Ranas," the ghetto of Buenos Aires. It was then known under the name of "Baile con Corte" (dance with a rest). The "dandies" of Buenos Aires changed the dance in two ways. First they changed the so-called "polka rhythm" into the "Habanere rhythm" and secondly they called it tango.
From 1900 onward, several amateurs tried to introduce the dance from Argentina to Paris without success. Being rather an exotic dance, a sensuous creation of Southern nations, the tango initially did not become accepted by the European social establishment. It was however still danced in the suburban areas and gaining more and more popularity.
Tango's breakthrough came in a dance competition on the French Riviera. The dance was so well presented by a group of its enthusiasts that it gained immediate recognition in Paris and then the rest of Europe.
Foxtrot – The foxtrot, a dance born in the twenties, was named after an American performer Harry Fox. Initially it was danced at 48 bars per minute tempo. The tempo issue led to the breakaway of quickstep at about 50 to 52 bars per minute and the continued slowing down of pure Foxtrot to 32 bars per minute by the end of the twenties.
At the end of World War I the slow-foxtrot consisted of walks, three-steps, a slow walk and a sort of a spin turn. At the end of 1918 the wave arose, then known as the "jazz-roll." The American Morgan introduced a sort of open spin turn, the "Morgan-turn," in 1919. In 1920, Mr. G.K. Anderson introduced the feather step and the change of direction, figures you cannot imagine today's foxtrot without. The thirties had become the golden age for this dance. That is when Foxtrot tunes became the standards of its tempo.
The great fascination of Foxtrot is the amazing variety of interpretations there can be of what is basically such a simple dance. From swingers to trotters, from smoothies to ripples, from the military to the delicate steppers and more.
Quickstep – Developed during the World War I in suburban New York, initially performed by Caribbean and African dancers. It eventually made its debut on the stage of American music halls and immediately became popular in the ballrooms.
Foxtrot and quickstep have a common origin. In the twenties many bands played the slow foxtrot too fast, which gave rise to many complaints. Eventually they developed into two different dances, slow foxtrot tempo has been slowed down and quickstep became clearly the fast version of foxtrot, danced at 48 bars per minute tempo. The Charleston had a lot of influence on the development of Quickstep.
Viennese Waltz – The origins of Viennese Waltz date back to the 12th and13th centuries and found in the dance called "Nachtanz." The Viennese waltz originally comes from Bavaria and used to be called the "German." However, other people question this origin of the Viennese waltz. An article which appeared in the Paris magazine "La Patrie" (The Fatherland) on 17 January 1882, claimed that the waltz was first danced in Paris in 1178, not under the name waltz but as the Volta from the Province. Presumably this is a dance in 3/4 rhythm, which the French regard as the forerunner of the Viennese waltz.
The first waltz melodies date from 1770. It was introduced in Paris in 1775, but it took some time before it became popular. In 1813 Mr. Byron condemned the waltz as being unchaste. In 1816 the waltz was also accepted in England. But the struggle against it was not over yet. In 1833, a "good behavior" book was published by Miss Celbart and according to it, although it was allowed for married ladies to perform this dance, she called it "a dance of too loose in character for maidens to perform."
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Rumba – The Rumba originates from Cuba as a typical dance of a hot climate. It has become the classic of all the Latin American dances. In its present form many of the basic figures of the dance retain the age-old story of woman's attempt to dominate man by the use of her feminine charm. In a well-choreographed dance there will always be an element of "tease and run," the man being lured and then rejected.
Rumba is composed of three rhythms: Guaguanc, Yamb, Columbia. When you point out that Rumba is about feminine charm it is not quite like that. Actually Rumba is a fertility dance and thorough time it has broken down into three classes (in Cuba, of course).
In Guaguanc, the male tries to "penetrate" the female and the female responds, (of course, only dancing). In Yamb, the female just flirts but at the end "backs out" and refuses the pelvic thrust of the male dancer. Columbia is a later development and danced only in very few country towns.
Cha-cha – Cha-cha-cha is the newcomer of the Latin American dances. This dance was first seen in the dancehalls of America, in the early fifties, following closely Mambo, from which it was developed. Shortly after the Mambo was introduced, another rhythm started to gain popularity, a rhythm that was ultimately to become the most commonly known of the Latin American dances throughout the world. It was named Cha-cha-cha. The music is slower than Mambo and the rhythm is less complicated. The interpretation of Cha-Cha-Cha music should produce a happy, carefree, cheeky, party-like atmosphere. Recently it was decided to shorten the name to Cha-Cha.
Samba – Samba originates from Brazil where it is a national dance. Many versions of the Samba – from Baion (pronounce: Bajao) to Marcha – are danced at the local carnival in Rio. To achieve the true character of the Samba a dancer must give it a gay, flirtatious and exuberant interpretation. Many figures, used in the Samba today, require a pelvic tilt action. This action is difficult to accomplish, but without it the dance loses much of its effect.
Before 1914 it was known under a Brazilian name "Maxixe." The first attempts of introducing samba to European ballrooms are dated 1923-24, but it was after the World War II when samba became a popular dance in Europe.
Samba has a very specific rhythm, highlighted to its best by characteristic Brazilian musical instruments: originally called tamborim, chocalho, reco-reco and cabaca.
Jive (ECS) – Jive, brought over from America was initially developed from a dance called "jitterbug" by eliminating all its acrobatic elements and polishing the technique. The first description of Jive made by London dance teacher Victor Sylvester was published in Europe in 1944. The boogie, rock & roll and the American swing also influenced this dance.
Jive is a very fast, energy-consuming dance. It is the last dance danced at the competitions, and dancers have to show that after having already danced four times, they are not tired and ready to go hard at it.
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Summary:Japanese "anime" series based on the comic book series that follows the adventures of Yugi, a smaller than average high school student -- and an easy target for bullies. When his grandfather, a local game shop manager, gives him an ancient Egyptian riddle called the "Millennium Puzzle," Yugi pieces it together and unexpectedly becomes the powerful "Game King," an alter-ego. When Yugi gets into sticky situations, the "Game King" takes over and protects Yugi and his friends.


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August 12, 2013
Machines don't teach children in school. Teachers do. Viewing technologically advanced equipment such as computers as cure-alls for problems in public education — or even as priorities — is foolis....
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One of the unique aspects of ipads or other electronic learning devices is the ability of the technology to access sources of entertainment and distractions that detract from efforts to teach basic academics. It is sometimes more tempting for the student to use the machine for "fun" or other non-educational purposes rather than effective education. Ideally, traditional education is enjoyable, but it is also hard work. Whatever method of instruction is used, its effectiveness must be measured against the academic achievements of the affected student. Ultimately, it is not what is most enjoyable but rather what is most effective that must be the standard for choice.
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New York : Sony Wonder : Classic Media, c2004.
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Rankin, Arthur, Jr.
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Durante, Jimmy, 1893-1980.
Winters, Jonathan.
Goodman, John, 1952-
Nelson, Steve, 1907- Frosty the snowman.
Frosty the snowman: When Frosty comes to life, he must weather a storm of adventures and the plans of an evil magician before he can find safety and happiness at the North Pole. Frosty returns: When a power-hungry tycoon invents a product that will eliminate snow, Holly must convince the people of Beansboro to save the snow and her friend Frosty.
Frosty the snowman: told and sung by Jimmy Durante ; voices of Billy DeWolfe (Magician), Jackie Vernon (Frosty), Paul Frees, June Foray.
Snowmen -- Drama.
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Frosty the snowman: camera, Nick Vasu ; animation, Mushi Studio ; character design, Paul Coker, Jr. ; continuity design, Don Duga ; musical director, Maury Laws. Frosty returns: animation, Sam Jaimes ... [et al.] ; painters, Sybil Cuzzort ... [et al.] ; editing, Chuch McCann, Warren Taylor ; music, Mark Mothersbaugh.


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New City Stage presents 'NIGHT MOTHER, Closes 7/3
New City Stage Company concludes their fifth season with the Philadelphia professional premier of Marsha Norman's heartbreaking socio-tragedy 'Night Mother. This penetrating and poignant play will close July 3, 2011. Performances will be held at the Second Stage of the Adrienne Theater on 2030 Sansom Street. Tickets cost $18 - $24. Subscription and single ticket information is available at www.NewCityStage.org and by calling 215-563-7500.
This season which we've christened No Way Out deals with a deeply important topic, suicide amongst women. The odd and hilariously skewed view of Christopher Durang's Miss Witherspoon was followed by the even darker comedic sensibility of Philadelphia's own Nicky Silver in Pterodactyls. And now our season concludes with Marsha Norman's powerful and uncompromising 'Night Mother.
Written in 1981, it is Marsha Norman's fifth play and was first produced for the stage in 1983. Among the many honors bestowed on the piece were the Pulitzer Prize and the Susan Smith Blackburn Award.
Lauded for its emotional honesty and realistic dialogue, 'Night Mother charts the final desperate hour of a mother daughter relationship so consumed with emptiness and ennui that one of them can no longer tolerate living. The play's unflinching lack of sentimentality is what drew New City Stage artistic director Ginger Dayle to choosing this moving and highly intelligent piece to end the season.
"The data that inspired our season actually pinpointed unusually high suicide rates among Caucasian women in the city of Philadelphia. But when the time came to cast this play it seemed wrong to be exclusive when there was so much anecdotal evidence that the economic, social and familial issues at the heart of this matter affect so many women in this city, " according to Dayle. A recent survey also revealed that nearly 30 percent of New City's audience base is African-American, and the company decided that this audience needed to be served by us. "We began thinking very seriously about non-traditional casting and found great enthusiasm in the theatre community," says Dayle.
However, finding the right chemistry in an artistic team that could approach the material with sensitivity and fortitude was not an easy task. Bringing these harrowing moments to life requires a pair of actresses capable of penetrating introspection, genuine warmth and shattering emotionalism. New City is pleased to announce our talented and acclaimed cast.
Starring as daughter Jessie is Wendy Staton, one of the most exciting talents to come on to the Philadelphia scene in recent years. She blew the roof off the building with her unforgettable portrayal of Jesus Christ in this season's holiday hit Miss Witherspoon. Wendy was also in the 2010 Fringe hit Between Trains with Gas and Electric Arts, and heard in Swim Pony's Survive.


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Interview - Elif Şafak
I was a very withdrawn and lonely child. I liked the world of books more than the real world. That's how I started to write, by making journeys into an imaginary world. Even today I still find the 'world of imagination' more colorful and real than the so-called 'real' world.
"I have a lot of faults, flaws and hang-ups. But rather than exalting those flaws, it's important to try to improve and correct them."
Published in both French and English, Elif Şafak's latest book, Love, in which she describes the emotion in all its aspects, is circumnavigating the world. "Istanbul inspires me," says Şafak, like a typical writer, who has one foot rooted in place like the point of a compass while the other goes round and round. Just like her stories which are "very local on the one hand, but equally universal on the other."
Albert Camus said, "A writer writes to be read by the majority. Let us applaud those who claim the opposite, but let us not believe them." Could we say that Love is a book you wrote for the reader?
Every writer wants to be read. I have to be able to say that sincerely. And of course every writer wants to be read by more people. This too strikes me as completely natural. Writing to please the reader on the other hand is something else. When I write, I focus only on the story. The important thing for me is to love the work I'm doing and to do the work I love. While I was writing Love I was constantly wandering in an imaginary world. I wrote this book with love. I did not write it 'for the reader'. But of course I wrote it to be read.
You wrote a graduate thesis entitled 'The Deconstruction of Femininity Along the Cyclical Understanding of Heterodox Dervishes in Islam'. Did that and the intellectual approach you developed in fifteen years of reading bring you slowly but surely to the writing of Love?
I discovered mysticism completely on my own fifteen years ago. It was not a culture I saw around me or that I found in my family. The more I read about it, the more I liked it. My appetite for it increased the more I read. Mysticism was actually there for me as a sub-text in almost all my novels. It was like a shadow that always followed me, sometimes more explicitly, sometimes more implicitly. This time I raised all the curtains. Mysticism is not something you can learn overnight. You have to live it, experience it in your heart. It is a long, difficult and rough road...
This brings us to the subject of faith. In the sense rather of 'morality' and 'spiritualism'...
Faith is a very important issue for me. But what is important for me is not the form but the essence. I believe that essence is universal and one. In my opinion, we all have a need for mysticism. One of the things I like best about mysticism is that it is based on self-criticism. The Sufis criticized themselves, they reformed their souls. If they saw a flaw in one of their members, they would cover it up. This shows tremendous decorum and moral decency. I know these things intellectually, but when it comes to practicing them in my life I of course find it difficult. There is a profound contradiction, for example, between the inflated ego that writing gives a person and the awareness of 'nothingness' that mysticism teaches. Writing novels tells me, 'You wrote this book, you created it.' Mysticism tells me, 'You are only the instrument for conveying the story. You did not create it, you were created! You are like pen and paper. The words flow out of you. But you are not their owner...!" Sometimes I experience this contradiction very intensely. But it is through contradictions that we advance in this world."
You have written nine very different books, because Elif Şafak changes from day to day. 'The Bastard of Istanbul', 'Black Milk', and 'Love' are one thing; Pinhan (The Sufi) and Mahrem (The Gaze) are another. There are even those who believe your language, style and sense of plot have regressed. Was this a conscious choice, or is it something that just happens?
Writing is a continuous journey. I don't want to cast anchor at only one port, I don't want to repeat myself. However a story comes to me, that's how I write it. With my intuition, rather than by consciously inventing a plot. I give myself completely to the work I'm doing. Other doors are opened in my brain, doors that are closed in everyday life. I become totally swept up in the flow of the writing when I write. It's something that just happens, in other words.
The concept of family is something you became acquainted with midway through your life. Do you like it? Is it good?
I lived like a nomad until I was thirty-five years old. Always carrying my shell around from place to place. I had no concept of a 'nest'. I thought
I didn't care about such things. But it seems inside me there was also a woman who loves home life and thinks it's important. It was very difficult to balance that with my writer's side. Of course, voices can still conflict inside me. I still withdraw and go away from time to time.
Wanting to withdraw and go away on the one hand, family responsibility on the other... Isn't that difficult for you?
For a woman writer, familial responsibilities are lovely and enriching as well as difficult at times. I grew up as an only child. I treasured my solitude. Writing in any case is the loneliest of the arts. Sometimes my 'nomadic and independent' side conflicts with my 'domestic and dependent' side. Writing is a selfish passion. You give yourself completely to your writing. The thing women writers who are mothers most feel a need for is 'free time'. To tell you the truth, I was scared to death of this change at first. I suffered from postnatal depression after the birth of my child. I wrote Black Milk. In the book I exposed the dilemma between motherhood and writing. I revealed aspects of myself that were not at all in my interest and I made light of them. It caused me a lot of pain as I wrote. But in the end a candid book emerged. And writing that book balanced me and made me well.
You expressed your dilemmas, your upheavals, and your struggles with yourself in Black Milk. So are you now a very different, much more tranquil Elif Şafak?
Depression gives a person a chance to renew herself, to invent herself all over again. In other words, every bout of depression is at the same time a period of 'repair and reconstruction'. Black Milk is my only autobiographical work. The only book in which I have opened up and described myself to this extent. I confronted myself frankly, and in the calm that came afterwards I wrote Love.
Could you describe the Grand Bazaar scene in Black Milk for those who have not read the book? I mean the beads, the tea glasses, what you called your 'Oh, what we won't do for love!'. That's the chapter in which a woman who is opposed to marriage proposes to the man she loves. It actually happened to me. I was making fun of myself as I wrote it. By Turkish standards you I'm somebody who married 'late'. I was regarded as an 'old maid'. These criteria are only for women of course.How do you combine being a writer who travels with being a hard-working journalist?
Both my husband and I are people who take a rather dim view of the institution of marriage. To be perfectly frank, marriage is a very difficult proposition for types like me who are fond of their independence. Marriage is not easy for two people who are both intense and attached to their independence. Sometimes we put a strain on each other. But Eyüp (Can) and I are both flexible people. He is much more calm and patient than I am. But I'm learning. A good marriage is not something made in a day or a month. You have to work at it every day. It has its own difficulties, its ups and downs. What is important is that the love continue. If there is no love, then the marriage is dead; if there is love, marriage is wonderful. The most important thing is to know how to value each other.


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Canadian Man Criminally Charged, Banned from Internet After Uttering Threats on Facebook
A 32-year-old North Vancouver man has been criminally charged by police for uttering threats on Facebook.
Ryan Lewis appeared in court yesterday for graphically detailing threatening comments via a series of posts on the popular social network. In his comments he expressed being in support of the recent Aurora, Colorado mass shooting in a movie theatre that killed 12 and injured 58.
Ryan told media this week that he soon after regretted posting anything. And when the police came knocking on his door, he wasn't surprised.
He showed remorse, telling The Province that he "went overboard," that he was "being stupid" and felt "pretty embarrassed." Ryan affirms he has "never attacked anyone" but admits that the police charges "are fair."
He will return to court on August 22. In the meantime Ryan is banned from using the internet, possessing weapons, or drink alcohol.


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Pretty Little Liars Star Keegan Allen Has the Best Birthday Ever! (VIDEO)
Sorry Royal Baby, but yesterday (July 22) was Keegan Allen's (Toby) birthday. The Pretty Little Liars star turned 27. What did Pretty Eyes do to celebrate the big day?
Well, for one he donned a hilarious "Birthday Boy" sash! Don't believe us? Check out this pic co-star Troian Bellisario (Spencer) posted of said Birthday Boy getting his hair done on the PLL set. Troian also posted a pic of Keegan looking pensively gorgeous with a caption that read "BIRTHDAY BOY!!!!" Yeah, they totally friend-love each other.
Keegan had to work on his birthday, but he didn't seem too torn up about it. He got some quality fun time in, too. Keegan posted this Keek vid of himself playing Frisbee with a friend later in the day. The video's name? "Best birthday ever." We hope it was, Keegan!
Jul 22, 2013 | Best birthday ever by KeeganAllen on Keek.com
And in case you didn't already think the cast and crew of Pretty Little Liars are the best in the biz, check out this adorable video of Keegan's PLL family celebrating his big day with a song — and cupcakes!
Jul 23, 2013 | Birthday on the #pll set between takes. I have the best family. by KeeganAllen on Keek.com
Catch the next episode of Pretty Little Liars on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC Family.