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Baltimore Massage School mistakenly emails more than 700 students' personal information
Personal information for more than 700 students from the Baltimore Massage School was mistakenly leaked Tuesday, the school's parent company confirmed.
The information included social security numbers, student ID numbers, addresses, phone numbers and race descriptions.
The information, outlined in an excel spreadsheet, was mistakenly attached to an email and sent to current students and alumni, Bob Boehm, general counsel for the school's parent company, told ABC2 News.
The school notified students of the breach by email and plan to issue a letter as well.
Boehm said the school has no indication that anyone who received the email will misuse that information, but Baltimore Massage School and its parent company are offering credit monitoring and identity protection.
The email was sent by an employee and Boehm described the breach as human error. He said he couldn't provide any information about potential discipline for the employee because it is a personnel matter.
Boehm issued the following statement regarding the breach:
Last evening, Baltimore School of Massage learned that an email sent to students who had graduated from that school errantly included an attachment which included personal information concerning approximately 700 students and alumni. The errant inclusion of that personal information was the result of a clerical error by an employee of the school and was not part of any effort to intentionally disclose confidential information or to cause any of that information to be misused. Baltimore School of Massage promptly notified the impacted individuals of the error. Baltimore School of Massage regrets this error and although we have no reason to believe that the recipients of the email will misuse the data, in an abundance of caution, the School will be providing each of the impacted individuals with free credit monitoring, identity theft protection and fraud resolution services.


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Determination of Fat-Soluble Vitamin Levels in Ground Beef from Cows Fed on Pasture and Stored Feeds
This study describes the management practices of Pennsylvania producers who pasture beef cattle, and will compare the vitamin A, E, and beta-carotene concentration and fat quality of pastured, pastured and grain and forage finished, and grain-finished, ground beef available to Pennsylvania consumers. Beef from 23 PA farms that finish cattle on pasture or stored forage and grain is being compared to beef was finished on grain in PA and the Midwest, and is sold in PA. Project team: A. Lassen, H. Karsten, and D. Archibald.
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I have to assume you're dealing with a small-ish island here, given the space between the settlements and the extend to which the ice spreads south past an area of green. If this were a much bigger landmass, that would be pretty unrealistic. But I like this map a lot. On the contrary to comment 1 for me. I prefer maps to have a consistent font. It drives me nuts trying to navigate 4 different fonts on a map. I also happen to be a big fan of the Trajan font. In the future (not with Trajan because of the font's limitations and the ugliness of it in italic) you can make your font consistent but add some variation by using Upper/Lower for cities, Upper/Small Caps for regions, Upper/Lower with italics for rivers, just as an example.
Also, I would just be patient with regard to the saving. You never know when you may need to go back and change something. I am a GIMP user, not Photoshop, but I know that trying to truncate my layers always messes with my blend modes and makes everything look funny. I try to mess with stuff when I get the look I want.


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Did you know that Butler plays in the same arena that the climactic scene in Hoosiers took place in?
Did you know that arena is in the same city as this year's Final Four?
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Several minutes into poring over our menus at Delarosa, my dining companion looked over at me and muttered, "This place is totally ripping Beretta off." That would be true if not for one important fact—Delarosa, which opened in mid-November on Chestnut street in the Marina—shares the same owners as Beretta, and ripping off is part of the plan. Consider for a moment the following: San Francisco can at times be a fractious town. Neighborhoods, like boroughs in New York, are clearly delineated, with crossover limited to a few choice restaurants. Marina folks aren't going to drive across town to wait on line at Beretta, and Beretta regulars won't brave Marina parking to try Delarosa.


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When Halloween comes around, many little girls want to dress like princesses. They want to live that fairy tale that every princess lives, that "happily ever after". They want the elegant gowns, the beautiful hair styles, and the high heel shoes. The most popular princesses these days are from beloved Disney moves. So, this year, a girl's Disney princess costume will be one she'll want to wear for Halloween and playtime. A little girl could be Cinderella, with her long beautiful gown, waiting for her Prince Charming. With the beautiful glass slipper, little girls everywhere will be trying to lose one.
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What little girl does not want to be Belle from Beauty and the Beast. She went from being a lonely daughter doing her best to help her father to a princess who fell in love with her prince, not for what he looked like, but the person he was inside. That is an excellent lesson for any little girl. Many little girls love Sleeping Beauty. The beautiful gown, the jewels in her hair, and she was saved by her prince. The Snow White Disney costume is a favorite for many little girls. Between being befriended by an adorable group of dwarfs, Snow White found her prince who rescued her and loved her always. In addition, Tiana, Rapunzel, Aurora, Jasmine and Ariel round out the princess selection. We even include Tinkerbell too.


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Open 1969?-1985.
Owned by Ogden-Perry Theatres, Inc.
Briefly became a live performance theatre, before eventually being shuttered permanently.
Was a outparcel of the first enclosed mall in Mississippi. The cinema was hurt when the Metro Center Cinemas opened in 1978 and then the Northpark Cinemas in 1984.
The Jackson Mall also closed and a new good use has been found for it. It is now the Jackson Medical Mall Thad Cochran Center!
More info, how many screens, corrections, comments, photos, inside and out are always welcome!
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The theater entrance faces westward on the north end of what is now the Jackson Medical Mall. Last time I was there a few years back the theater was fully intact, large curved Cinemascope screen and all. It was being leased and operated by the University of Mississippi Medical Center as a large meeting/conference space. No movies being shown there and the manager thought it highly unlikely there ever would be unless the film somehow was related to the educational and healthcare mission of UMMC.
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It is a unique form of Vitamin C containing naturally occuring metabolites. Ester-C's patented manufacturing process neutralizes the pH, making it gentle on the digestive system.
Ester C is a type of Vitamin C. While Ester C offers all the benefits of regular Vitamin C combined with Calcium, but it also offers an improved absorption rate and is gentle on the stomach.
Ester C: the Vitamin C that's gentler on the stomach:
Vitamin C was isolated in 1928. It is known as ascorbic acid. It is the acidity that leads traditional vitamin C to cause stomach agitation in people who are sensitivity to acidity, such as pregnant women. This stomach agitation led to the invention of Ester C some twenty five years ago.
An Arizona physician named Edwin Goertz, MD, discovered Ester-C while seeking help for his arthritic wife. Goertz's spouse couldn't tolerate traditional forms of vitamin C because it upset her stomach.
So he came up with the idea of mixing water, ascorbic acid and calcium ascorbate to arrive at a non-acidic alternative that he dubbed "Ester-C". Ester-C has a neutral pH that helps protect you from the stomach upset that can accompany other Vitamin C products.
Ester C: Vitamin C with improved absorption and retention;
Ester-C is the most advanced form of Vitamin C available. It has been specially formulated for faster absorption and retention so you can obtain the maximum benefits of vitamin C quickly. By "esterfying" Vitamin C with calcium and bioflavanoids, this formula is estimated to be absorbed 400% faster than regular Vitamin C.
In an animal trial, two groups were fed equal amounts of either ascorbic acid or Ester C. They tested the blood and urine levels of Vitamin C for four hours. The animals fed the Ester C had higher blood levels of Vitamin C, suggesting better absorption in comparison to normal Vitamin C.
Research suggests the availability of Ester C seems to indicate it is different from that of normal Vitamin C, and it is appears to benefit from the presence of the threonate and other Vitamin C metabolites, which help improve its absorption to the tissues.
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 Today's blog comes from Eric Luyer.

 Managing a critical information system like Maximo in typical regulated industry,such as life sciences/pharma and food & beverage, is not an easy task. Every change – major and minor – must be evaluated for product risk and validated to comply with stringent regulations from governmental bodies such as the US FDA (US Food and Drug Administration) and their counterpart regulatory bodies all over the world.

We, at IBM are always working with our customers to take advantage of new functionalities available in the latest releases of new software versions, but customers in these regulated industries often have to wait for a long time in order to justify the efforts associated with implementing and validating a new software version. This exercise requires a significant investment in resources, time and money simply to upgrade to the latest software version.

However, both the "regulators" and companies in regulated industries are slowly rethinking their approach to compliance and validation. We see now a shift to embrace a so-called "risk-based" approach to validation and compliance.

Using this approach, companies can analyze a functional system and determine the risk levels of individual functions so that testing can be appropriately scaled to risk. This approach differs with the traditional approach where every piece of functionality is tested with the same rigor, regardless of level of risk.

In the age of limited resources, FDA is now supporting and encouraging the implementation of a risk-based approach to validate a computerized information system. This approach would provide benefits from increased productivity, reduction validation cost and lead time of the whole process, while managing the risk upfront.

The implementation of this new thinking is in practice a slow process. It takes time to evaluate the impact and to gain valuable input from organizations or customers in these industries to incorporate this new approach and take possible actions to take advantage and still stay compliant!

IBM has taken specific steps to support the regulated industry in implementing these new risk based initiatives. For the last 2-3 years IBM has developed a new program building on the strong relationships with customers using the IBM software in regulated environments.

To build upon our partnerships with (key) customers in this industry, IBM has launched the Maximo Quality Partner Program (QPP). The primary purpose of the QPP is to reduce the resources and time associated with validation efforts by implementing a collaborative testing, verification and validation strategy. This program makes it possible for customers to get valuable insight and documentation of IBM's quality processes to support this Risk-Based initiative.

Key customers involved in the program include Abbott, Eli Lilly and Covidien, as well as a Business Partner Strategic Maintenance Solutions (with valuable expertise in validation projects with Maximo) and Life-Science Industry Analyst firm Axendia, who all are actively participating and have already provided valuable input to the IBM Software Quality Assurance team.

The positive outcomes of this Quality Program for our customers in regulated industries are:

 Delivering a higher quality release while reducing costs.

 Reducing risk & increase productivity.

 Reducing the time, and resource associated with upgrades and new releases

 Obtaining information on best practices in test automation

 Survey proposed new functionality, as well as upcoming fix packs

Other benefits for customers include the opportunity to review and provide input on IBM's Software QA process and get more insights around Maximo software QA test efforts and to have support of the IBM Maximo software QA team to establish test priorities, review test plans & test cases.

Results of this initiative were recently presented in Life Sciences Maximo User Group meetings and will finally be included in the "Maximo Risk Based Validation package" as new content in the Compliance Assistance Documentation package that is available as part of the industry solution for Maximo for Life Sciences.

Let me know if you have specific questions on this topic and I'll recommend you to read the newly updated whitepaper on validation and compliance in regulated industries: link

Thanks for reading and please look out to my next blog, which will be focused around activities planned for next year, varying from the Pulse Conference in March 2013 to User Group meetings for Manufacturing and Life Sciences and possibly a next User Event for Healthcare/Hospitals.
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Pushing begins during the second stage of labor and can take anywhere from 15 minutes to over 2 hours. This page can help you prepare for the experience in store when you reach this point in your pregnancy.
Several different positions can be used for pushing so you will need to experiment and see which you are most comfortable with.
Side Lying Position - With the first urges to push you might want to stay in this position with your labor partner supporting your top leg.
Kneeling Position - Pushing in this position can help turn the baby if necessary.
Squatting Position - This is an excellent position to use for pushing. It opens the pelvis to the greatest diameter and allows gravity to do its part.
C-Curved Position - Be sure you are in an upright position with your back rounded and knees bent. You will bring your chin to your chest and push as if you were having a bowel movement. This will be the most effective method of pushing.
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Sometimes you need to avoid pushing even though you may have the urge to push. If the cervix is not completely dilated, you will need to blow or pant to help resist the urge to push. You may also be asked to pant as the baby's head delivers to facilitate a more controlled delivery.
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You can use spontaneous pushing when the cervix is completely dilated and you feel the urge to push. This technique is a natural one, allowing the body's spontaneous response to bear down. When the contraction begins you will start with a cleansing breath. Then you can use any breathing pattern you prefer as the contraction builds. When the feel the urge to push, you will make groaning or moaning sounds while slowly exhaling with the bearing down effort.
Three to five spontaneous pushes will be made during the peak of a contraction ending with a cleansing breath. This technique is much less traumatic to both mom and baby than directed pushing. However, at some point during the second stage of labor, you may be asked to use directed pushing to speed the descent of the baby.
While Directed Pushing
You begin each contraction with a cleansing breath. As the contraction builds, breathe in and out two more times. For the third breath, hold it - but not for more than 6 seconds (your labor partner can help keep track of time). Blow that breath out and take a new one - hold and push. Repeat until the contraction subsides.
As you push, the baby slowly moves down the birth canal until the head appears on the perineum. As soon as your baby's head delivers, your doctor may ask you not to push as he or she makes sure the baby is prepared to come out. Your doctor may ask you to give a gentle push as the shoulders come out and the rest of your baby is delivered. Your feelings at this point can range from confusion to happiness so don't be concerned if you feel different than what you expected!
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(indieWIRE/ 01.12.02) -- Producers are filmmakers too. This fact is often ignored at the Sundance Film Festival, which is designed (rightfully) to celebrate the American indie auteur like no other event in this country. But take a look at the fine print in this year's Sundance catalogue and you'll see the names: independent producers, unaffiliated with any studio or company, returning to Park City to shepherd their latest projects into the marketplace.
"Producing is a lot more creative than people imagine," says producing vet Andrea Sperling ("But I'm a Cheerleader"), who returns to the festival this year with Tony Abrams and Adam Larson Broders' "Pumpkin," a story about a sorority girl and a disabled man. "I still get a lot of satisfaction from producing movies that are difficult to get made and helping artists get their visions seen."
While past festivals have been marked by the dominance of indie bigwigs like Good Machine and Killer Films, this year's Sundance slate contains a number of intrepid personalities like Sperling who haven't fully embraced the larger filmmaking systems, be they Hollywood or Indiewood. It's a position producers both praise and lament. The upside: creative freedom; the downside: a constant struggle to stay afloat.
"You can't say enough about the freedom," says Alexa Vogel, who together with Joseph Infantolino make up Beech Hill Films, producers of the Sundance 2000 entry "Our Song" and this year's "Face," director Bertha Bay-Sa Pan's contemporary urban drama about three generations of Chinese women. "It's true that none of us make more than two cents to live on, but we're able to control the process and move it ahead as quickly as possible. There is enough benefit in that." Adds Infantolino, "It also allows new talent to work organically without interference, and that's more fun."
George LaVoo agrees. LaVoo produced the Sundance 1999 entry "Getting to Know You" and returns to this year's fest with Patricia Cardoso's "Real Women Have Curves," a story of a Mexican American woman who tries to live independently from her family. "The freedom to go with your instincts is so important," says LaVoo. "It's possible to get that kind of creative freedom with larger organizations, but if you can keep yourself free from those ties, you get a sense of doing something outside the norm."
Andrew Fierberg, producer of such Sundance notables as "Nadja" and 1997's Dramatic Prize Jury winner "Sunday," is back in Park City this year with two films: Steven Shainberg's "Secretary" and Jill Sprecher's "Thirteen Conversations about One Thing." For Fierberg, staying small has allowed his "ma and pa grocer" company Double A Films to work without restrictions. "If you look at Good Machine ("In the Bedroom"), Killer Films ("Hedwig and the Angry Inch") and Open City ("Three Seasons"), you have to wonder what kinds of films they're working on now," says Fierberg. "Everyone might be making a living, but I believe that as these companies get bigger, they lose more and more control of what they're doing."
But not everyone wants to avoid the studios and large independents. "I'm really tired," says Dolly Hall ("High Art," "johns"), a producer on this year's "Tadpole," director Gary Winick's DV coming-of-age story starring Sigourney Weaver and Bebe Neuwirth. "It's exhausting. I spend all my time raising money and I don't even have time to read scripts anymore."
Hall, like Sperling, is at a point in her career where she'd prefer to partner with other producers in order to share the workload. "At a certain point," says Hall, "you want a support system with someone taking care of the overhead so it isn't such a day-to-day struggle."
For the next nine days, Sundance will present an all-too-familiar challenge for these producing professionals, who have each developed their own strategies for launching movies in Park City. "You need to do it all before you get there," says Hall, reflecting the opinion of many of her fellow producers. "You have to make the phone calls. You pitch it to the [distributors] to wind them up and get them excited before they get there."
"It's especially tough for the difficult movies," says Hall. "All the acquisition execs are running around with their heads cut off. They haven't even eaten dinner, they're sleep-deprived and they have altitude sickness. And then they have to see a movie they have to work at to understand? Those pre-Sundance phone calls are totally important."
Since Sperling's "Pumpkin" is one of the few competition films with a distribution deal (United Artists), her main concern is audience reaction in Park City. "The way the film will be handled from this point on depends on how it plays at Sundance," says Sperling, "so I definitely want to be there every step of the way and see how people are reacting, from United Artists to the critics to the press." Sperling will also be keeping busy in Park City promoting director Jamie Babbit's short film "Stuck" and pitching the next project from the "Pumpkin" directing team.
Fierberg is sympathetic to Sperling's efforts. "It's not just about selling the film," he says. "It's about meeting people for your next film. It's a launch; it's the first time your film is going to be seen by a big audience, and you have to make the most of it. This is the premier showcase for American independent film; there are not a lot of other options."
Beech Hill's Fogel and Infantolino know from their experience with the critically acclaimed "Our Song" how cruel Park City can be. The film was sadly overlooked during Sundance 2000 and gained attention only after screening well in New York. "There are certain things you can't control at the festival," says Fogel. "It's a struggle, but so far it's been a satisfying experience with 'Face.' Right now, things are okay. At least rent's paid for this week."


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I've been searching for the prefect pair of headphones for awhile now, and I can't quite seem to find the perfect one at the price I want. Listed below is my basic criteria. If anyone could recommend any headphones, that would be greatly appreciated.
-I really want detachable cords (preferably just a 3.5mm AUX cable) so I can store them easier and reduce tangles
-I want either over-ear or on-ear type
-I want the best sound I can afford
-I prefer a stylish design, I don't want studio headphones.
-I prefer a plain color, like black or silver
-I will be using the headphones with a SansaClipZip+, My laptop, Cowon Z2, and/or a Cowon J3.
-I WANT SOMETHING VERY DURABLE THAT WILL LAST! I cannot stress this enough. I want headphones that I don't have to baby around and can take a beating.
-I have two pairs in mind, and they both seem to have a reputation for durability. However, they don't meet my criteria in all aspects.
Philips Stretch - (doesn't have detachable cords, debatable sound quality)
V-Moda Crossfade LP - (over my budget; the cheapest new ones I can find are like $120) But I love the travel case, the detachable cables, and the included accessories
I love the V-Modas, but the price is over my budget. I am also somewhat skeptical about the sound quality.
So in conclusion, I am asking for:
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I own the stretch headphones. After burning them in theY sound good, but not excellent. I got them for under $30 from newegg,...worth it for the decent sq and adequate durability. Otherwise, for excellent and inexpensive sq without a detachable cable, the Cortex CHP-2500 is the way to go.
BTW, the V-moda Crossfade will most likely kick the snot out of the stretch hp's, but I doubt it'll best the CHP-2500,...
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if you are willing to forgo the removable cable, the Sony V6 is very durable and sounds very neutral. Mine is 24 years old. It is a studio monitor. Stylish headphones usually have poor sound quality. I guess some may say the VModa M80 is the exception, however it is around $170. The VModa Crrossfade is said to have much worse sound quality than the M80. I haven't heard these. Considering that my Sony V6 lasted 24 years, it cost me less than $3 a year to own. If you spend $200 on a very durable headphone and it lasts just 10 years, that is just $20 a year. If it last just 5 years, that is still only $40 a year. I guess you will probably be satisfied with the M80.
The Sennheiser HD25-1 mk2 comes in stylish variations, however those are over $200. The plain boring looking version is under $200 though.
I bought my sennheiser hd25-1 II for $150 on Amazon. The sq is excellent, and I tbh, it's worth the extra cost. The Sony mdr-v6 my older son has, I gave them to him. I hate the boring sq, no bass, and irritating highs.
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The V6 has plenty of bass. It is not exaggerated basshead bass though. The bass is in proportion to the other frequencies.
The HD25-1 mk2 is $193 new on Amazon. How did you get it for $150? Was that a special sale? Did you buy a used one?
I bought my hd25-1 II on sale,... I got a really excellent hp for a great price.
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- Somewhere in the world Stella McCartney is jumping for joy. Former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney and his wife Heather Mills are to separate after four years of marriage. A joint statement said they had "found it increasingly difficult to maintain a normal relationship with constant intrusion into our private lives". Yes, the media did it. I will personally take full responsibility for the breakup of their marriage. [BBC]
- How did Janet Jackson loose those pounds?Janet signed up for a healthy gourmet delivery service called Fresh Dining, a company that is becoming Hollywood's new thing. The one thing TMZ failed to mention was that she also worked her ass off with a trainer as well. [TMZ]
- Dave Navarro is heterosexual people! He has never been aroused by a man. Although he has been in situations were he could have been aroused. What willpower Dave. [Queerty]
- New Arizona Cardinal quarterback Matt Leinart was warned by his team that if he's serious about football, he shouldn't be photographed out late at night dancing and drinking with his girlfriend Paris Hilton, according to the Star. "Matt took it very seriously," a source told the tab, "almost to the point of tears." Oh, please. [Scoop]
- Pete Doherty squirted a syringe-full of his own blood at cameramen during an interview. That's all you need to really know isn't it? [Female First]
Nibbly Things: Paul McCartney Splits From Wife
Stella might me jumping for joy or really pissed that she has to share part of the inheritance the ex who was only married to him for 4 years. Told you so, Dad.
Amen, cowgirl
Fresh Dining is nothing new. I has been around for years. Iv'e heard about since the early 90′s. And yes the definate key to Janets weight loss is her exercise regimen.
Paul and Heather never looked happy from the get-go.
Sad for Paul because he's was looking for another Linda who herself took a lot of abuse from the media in the beginning of their relationship. Maybe Heather should have given this more time?
Anyhow..well, it's kinda sad. And Stella? She should have just kept her nasty trap shut and not leaked all that negative s**t about Heather to the press. But in the end, this couple needs to take full responsibility for their break-up. Maybe Paul just turned out to be a boring stubborn old geezer. He certainly didn't age gracefully in the looks dept…never should have had that AWFUL plastic surgery done.
…and next time Paul, go for a Yoko, not a "Heather"…that should have been your first clue.
Why a Yoko instead of a Heather? Yoko was just a reflection of her times, at the right place at the right time during that whole fluxus art movement when she met John. Interest in her continued because she was associated with John. At least Heather was introduced to us when she was raising awareness to worthy causes, which I'm sure Paul had an interest in.
Does this mean he's free to wear fur?
blaming the media is a TOTAL cop out.
I could understand an excuse like that from Affleck/J. Lo, or Brit/K-Fed, because they WERE/ARE constantly scrutinized in the media.
but Paul and Heather?…I don't remember reading much dirt about them AT ALL. whenever I did read something, it was just about them attending some event, never about strife in their relationship.
however, the MOST recent thing I read before this was that Heather gave Sir Paul an ultimatum regarding his penchant for smoking pot. either give it up or say goodbye to her.
maybe he chose the green over the blonde…
no prenup and anyone could tell she was after his money and fame. she made a big stink about wanting to be called 'lady mccartney' which she's not entitled to be called and this is a 'generous and kind person" ? there is no fool like an old fool
what the hell is wrong with Pete Doherty? I hope those camera men get tested, as with everyone else who SAW the blood, that guy has to have every disease known to man… ICK!
Never in a zillion years did I think Paul McCartney would split from Heather.
While it's sad for Paul McCartney and Heather Mills, my goodness who didn't see this coming?? He's what, 23-25 years older than her? C'mon. That's an insurmountable age difference. A guy of his age is set in his ways and isn't going to take any shizz from anybody.


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Well I guess Since Cals starting 3rd he should finish 3rd correct? Anything less is Failure.....


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Just noticed that Fort are now making steel 'track' frames again.
They have a new model for this year, the Ro Uno which they say they've designed for winter training. Has anyone seen these? Anyone riding them? Are they any good? Seems like they put some thought into it at least.
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Material:Sanko (Japan) double-butted CrMo
Fork: CrMo 1" threadless
Weight: aprx. 4.1lbs frame
Sizes: 54cm, 57cm, 60cm
* Two bottle mounts
* English 68mm BB
* Brake holes front and rear
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* Rear hub spacing 126mm
* Track dropouts for horz. chain tensioning
* Standard road geometry
* Seat post size 26.8 mm
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1. The Ro.Uno is a single-speed road frame developed at the request of some of our team riders for fixed-gear training. Hand-made frame and fork of double-butted CrMo tubing. Rather than using a track frame with unusual or awkward geometry, the Uno is designed in our standard road geometry with road fork, and includes brake mount holes both front and rear. Fort crown and chainstays have extra clearance for using larger tires and/or fenders.
2. The 126mm rear triangle fits a track hub with the addition of a couple axle spacers, or is a drop-in fit for an older spin-on 6 or 7-speed hub. A 130mm road hub can also be used with a little bit of frame stretching. Double bottle bosses are included for mounting bottles, battery packs, pumps or other attachments.
3. Compared to other frames in this category, the Uno's careful welds, responsive ride and invulnerable powdercoat make it the best single-speed buy on the market. Very limited production--not all colors may be available in a particular size."


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My children, ages 3 and 5, will not nap with me. I have always been the more lenient parent and I am now suffering from it - my husband believes that their not napping with me shows that I am not ready for parenting - he has even asked me why I chose to be a parent if I can't control my children?
The question I want to ask is, is napping the litmus test for effective parenting? It is true that I find myself cajoling and bribing them much more than he does - he is much more absolute in all his discipline and they do tow the line with him. Is this the desired result?
I find that my weekends always end in conflict because the children don't nap, my husband checks out on me and I am beside myself because they are not listening to me. Are there books out there that anyone finds helpful? At my wit's end
I feel for you when I read how you doubt your own effectiveness as a parent, and are challenged by your spouse. I wonder what you can do to boost your own confidence as a parent and learn additional skills. I have received a lot of guidance from classes in Non-violent communication, offered through Bay NVC in Oakland. They have a web-site, offer classes and have books on Raising Children Compassionately (baynvc.org).
When you say that you are at your wits end when your children don't listen to you, I wonder if you are saying that they don't do what you want. Making a child take a nap, is pretty much impossible. All we can do is create an environment in which they could fall asleep if they are tired, but there is no way to force it. I am just hoping that you can find the right support to develop your own parenting style according to your values, and find methods to be with your children which both respect their needs and yours. I am also hoping your spouse could be more supportive of your different parenting style, giving you some space to figure things out on your own without disapproving.
Parenting is a very difficult job, and I just wanted to reach out to you and encourage you on! Mom of two
Second, being a lenient parent is a parenting style- sometimes more effective, sometimes less. Depends on your children's temperaments. I suggest taking a parenting class- Rona Renner at Kaiser Richmond, runs one for free to everyone. You learn a lot about your child's temperament and your own and discipline styles that will work for you. I fyou google Rona Renner, you'll find her contact info. Third, your husband sounds hostile. I don't know if he's right or wrong, but the comment you said he made is hostile. Families with young children have the second highest divorce rate (first year of marriage is the highest). Don't ignore what he's saying because it's a sign that he's angry. Consider getting a little marriage therapy too. Good luck! Diane
#2 - I recommend not accepting ''no, I don't want to'' for an answer when it comes to what they need to do, including napping. You can be firm without being cruel or a drill sergeant. I ask my daughter to go to bed a few times, and if she doesn't cooperate, I tell her that I will not allow her to play with a favorite toy unless she cooperates. Sometimes she says she doesn't like me (she's 3 and a half), but I don't take it personally because I'm doing my job as her mom. If she doesn't want to brush her teeth, I tell her she can't have any more treats until she does. Again, she sometimes cries about it or she'll go a day without brushing, but she mostly just says ''okay'' and picks up her little toothbrush. In any case, we have enough playtime and tickle time and fun time that any disciplining I do counteracts the ''I hate yous'' I get when I'm teaching her to be a good girl and when I need to help her take care of herself (like making her sleep). Be loving and lenient, but not about everything. They need to respect you and they need to know that mommy gets mad, too. Loving, but firm mommy
1) Maybe they don't need a nap? My child stopped napping at 3. 5 years old is pretty old to be napping everyday.
2) If you're convinced that they need a nap, then my other thought is: You didn't say whether you work during the week or not, but since you mentioned weekends, I'll assume you do. Rather than view this as a negative--that you aren't a good parent (which I find ridiculous!)--how about viewing it as a positive? Maybe the children are so attached to you and so enjoy your company that they want to spend as much time with you as possible? They're telling you that they love you and want your attention. So, with this in mind, some strategies would be to 1) be completely focused on playing with them all morning so by the afternoon they are more relaxed 2) lie down with them and read stories, so you're participating with them during the napping process 3) last resort: go for a ride in the car so they sleep. Napping ISN'T a litmus test of parenting. Happy, curious, centered children ARE. In my mind, your goal should be to have a wonderful relationship with your children, not try to control them. If you have a strong relationship, they will blossom as individuals and will respect you and want to please you. A parent
--Your kids may be past the age for napping. Many kids have given up their naps by 3, most by 5. They could possibly benefit from a ''quiet time'' spent with books or quiet activities in their rooms, but they very well may not need to sleep.
--Bribing and cajoling are not always the most effective strategies. Setting consequences, which you explain in advance to your children, making it clear that it is their choice, and then follow through with, calmly, is usually a more effective strategy. Perhaps: ''I'd like to go to the park this afternoon. However, if you do not stay quietly in your rooms for one hour, we will not be able to go.'' Then follow through calmly and consistently.
--The book ''How to behave so your preschooler will too'' has a variety of strategies which may be effective with your kids, and would probably be worth a read. Karen
But to your concern about kids not listening. You may be blaming lack-of-sleep for a very normal behavior. Little kids just don't listen well, whether they've slept all day or not. Show me a parent whose 4 yr old listens well and I'll show you a repressed 4 year old. Poor listening/compliance is just a side-effect of being little, and being 'programmed' to explore and test people and surroundings. Isn't it? Normal too
Notice I said ''my husband and I'' -- it's a team screw-up in our house. Moreover, it is *not* OK for either one of us to ''check out'' on each other when it comes to dealing with conflict. Cool off? Yes. Check out? No. Sounds like you've got a few things going on...1) you two are not on the same page regarding disciplining the children, and 2) your husband has a very mean way of dealing with this disagreement and if I were you I'd tell him that questioning your parenting hurts your feelings and, moreover, is *not* going to motivate you to change. I wish you luck with this! Happy to be one-half of a team
Do you kids have to have a nap...what if they don't nap...are they okay...maybe they are growing out of it. Will they go to bed a little earlier? Another thing I've heard of is if your child won't nap, you can simply require them to have ''quiet'' time in their room. They don't have to nap, but they have to play quietly in their room. Good luck. Anon
Suggest to your husband that he put them down for naps. If they go down, great. If not, he'll see the reality. If he threatens them to get them to sleep, I think he is setting himself up for a very difficult relationship with his kids come teen years, when they can really talk back. Good luck. kim
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Swedish developer of large multi-touch screen technology FlatFrog Laboratories has raised €20million in a funding round led by new investor Intel Capital.
FlatFrog intends to use the funds to expand its team this year to accelerate the development and commercialization of its 32in multi-touch screen that started shipping earlier this year.
"Since we began developing our unique multi-touch technology more than five years ago, our goal has been to bring supreme multi-touch technologies to the mass market by providing flawless user experiences at affordable prices", said Christer Fåhraeus, CEO, Chairman and Founder at FlatFrog. "At the right price-points and with the right technology, we believe every screen in the world will be touch-enabled. This new investment round, and the collaboration opportunities created by teaming with Intel Capital, will allow us to run even faster to reach our goal."
By using sophisticated algorithms to track light travelling inside the cover glass of a screen, FlatFrog's Planar Scatter Detection technology provides instant and perfect detection of up to hundreds of simultaneous touches and drags. FlatFrog's PSD technology is based on optics instead of the traditional capacitive electronic fields used in the vast majority of today's high-end touch-enabled mobile devices. As a result, touch screens based on PSD detect not only input from bare fingers, but also from gloved fingers, passive styli and many other common objects such as pencil erasers.
"Creating a perfect touch experience at very low price-points, in a way that is easy to manufacture and that can scale from small to very large sizes, is extremely complicated", said Fåhraeus. "We literally have had top scientists working for years on our algorithms, opto-electronics and opto-mechanics. This new financing round will take us to a new level."
Flatfrog was founded in 2007 by serial entrepreneurs Ola Wassvik and Fåhraeus. The company holds more than 60 patent families in optical wave-guide touch technology. Intel joins the existing investors, international financial investor Invus and founding investor Sunstone Capital


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San Francisco is a land of movie landmarks
Alcatraz: In "Birdman of Alcatraz," "Escape from Alcatraz," "Murder in the First," "The Rock," "The Enforcer."
A federal penitentiary from 1934-63, "The Rock" housed notorious criminals including Al Capone, George "Machine Gun" Kelly and James "Whitey" Bulger. Now a national park, Alcatraz offers visitors a chance to tour the prison, including a look at one of the cells portrayed in Eastwood's "Escape from Alcatraz," with the concrete chipped away behind the vent.
Round-trip ferry to Alcatraz, $28-$32 including audio tour, every half-hour starting around 9 a.m.:
Fort Point, Golden Gate Bridge: In "Foul Play," "Dopamine," "High Anxiety," "Petulia," "Point Blank," "Vertigo," "The Presidio."
Built to protect the San Francisco Bay from Confederate and foreign attack during the Civil War, Fort Point is where Stewart saved Novak in "Vertigo," right at the base. The bridge has also been blown up countless times on film.
Coit Tower: In "Boys & Girls," "After the Thin Man," "Dr. Dolittle," "Sister Act 2," "The Enforcer," "The Presidio," "The Rock," "Innerspace."
The narrow, white concrete column atop Telegraph Hill has been a part of San Francisco's skyline since 1933 and offers spectacular views of the bay and the city. Coit Tower has been in the backdrop of numerous movies filmed in San Francisco and was called "vaguely phallic" by Tyne Daly's character in the "Dirty Harry" movie, "The Enforcer." It's been a place to watch movies, too, with projectors set up to show films on the side of the tower.
Observation deck, $7 for nonresidents, $5 seniors and youth (12-17), $2 kids (5-11),
City Hall: In "A View to a Kill," "Bedazzled," "Bicentennial Man," "Class Action," "Final Analysis," "Foul Play," "Invasion of the Body Snatchers," "Jagged Edge," "Magnum Force," "Milk," "The Rock," "The Wedding Planner."
City Hall has one of the largest domes in the world and replaced a structure destroyed in the 1906 earthquake. It was used extensively at the end of "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" and Sean Penn, in his Academy Award-winning portrayal of gay rights activist Harvey Milk, gave an impassioned speech on its steps. Metro City Hall from the animated Will Ferrell movie "Megamind" was an homage to San Francisco's City Hall.
Alamo Square: In "Murder in the First," "Nine Months," "The Conversation," "Mrs. Doubtfire."
The neighborhood and park are among the most photographed spots in San Francisco because of the Painted Ladies, a row of Victorian houses facing the park on Steiner Street. The Ladies have been a favorite of film and television producers and were used in the opening shot for the sitcom "Full House." The house where Robin Williams dressed up as Mrs. Doubtfire is north of the park at Steiner and Broadway.


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Your choice will double and your pains be halved.
I must be coming from an ancestry of gatherers the early specialization after the primordial foraging; I have a born inclination to keep looking around and finding things and an urge to understand what I found.
The readiness to discern that you found something part is the most important, as all people stumble on things constantly ... but ignore them because they do not care or see any value... as they are too busy with looking for something they wanted to find.
On my daily walk with my two dogs, I find coins lost, nuts fallen, wild strawberries, small fruit in the bushes, butterflies and lizards, I glimpse the one swallow not supposed to make spring and discern without thinking too much the change of tide in the Zeitgeist. When I read or talk with people, an amazing number of things I meet falls in place with my current interest or kindles unexpected thoughts. Wherever I learn something new, I soon meet the same in several other places and find many other related to it. Heavens! How little we know!
I will stop a moment at this finding of what other people missed.
Years ago I was offering posh workshops secluded in expensive country hotels endowed with inevitable British golf courses. The work was intensive and I needed to relax during the breaks; my favourite was to stroll around the huge golf course and find as many lost balls as possible. I used to find amazingly many considering that players- or their servants - do their best to recover the material. The fun was to see where these balls remained invisible for the normal seeker and to interpret why they did overlook them and why I do find them.
Recently, in autumn, I like to find fallen nuts on my stroll, especially after many other passers-by thought that there is nothing left. Most frequently, I fill my pockets. I do not need so many nuts but amuse myself with the same: why do those people miss the nuts. A few days ago, I saw the owner of a nut tree leaving with his ladder and pole and basket of nuts; I stopped and amassed after him at least a kilogram.
How did the farmer waste so many?
In both cases the first cause of not finding is not looking, probably by lack of sustained curiosity. The ruminant strain in us, opposed to the curiosity of the animals of prey does not encourage curiosity; we remember that curiosity killed the cat.
The second cause is "knowing" where things must be: the lost golf balls and the fallen nuts "must be" in reasonable positions. It is not so much that they are camouflaged by some blades of grass or leaves, but simply people have in mind a model of the "proper" places; the divergent spread outside the expected, is, to play with the words, out of bounds for the normal person. They do not see the balls even in full light or in the middle of the road, they do not imagine the rolling, the wind and the awkward angle. Method prevents considering whatever does not fit its rules.
Probably, the deepest cause of not finding is our dry reason; not appreciating that to be permanently on the lookout for something new and irregular is a very profitable attitude in life.
The strange thing is that in my wanderings I am not an attentive person, one to see details, I do not scan or analyse everything: I rather grasp the shape of the whole and let myself observe what stands out; differences and likenesses. The instinct of the gatherer is a curiosity for dissimilar impressions; and I am alert because I sense potential promise, beauty and usefulness in everything; or threat.
The strategy of the gatherer and the one of the seeker are radically different.
The seeker - who is a hunter - would go to the flea market - or the huge flea market that is the world around us - with a set vision of what he wants to find and get; he may discover - with luck - that thing he was after; but the statistical chance is meagre; or instead he may renounce seeking and prefer to create or build that which he seeks.
The gatherer is a modest innovator mainly using that upon which he comes across, often in some new way ; he will not inspect and comb the flea market to find this or that precise and usually rare item he needs. He is out, open, to see what interesting things are there to find.
Let me observe that compared to the seeker, the gatherer will find a lot*.
The readiness to observe, listen, read and pick from the many things found is a pull-strategy, very different from the push of the seeker as yin is the opposite face of yang.
Besides understanding quickly enough that you found something and what you found, the gatherer approach requires open flexibility and tolerance to the unexpected. While you do steadily what you are about to do, you need, additionally, lightness: to let your eye, your ear and mind free to roam and your thoughts to happen by themselves.
I have no merit in finding that the gatherer attitude gives serious advantage; I was born with it, I guess, my only credit may be to put it in words as a recipe for people who waste opportunity and energy because they do not do more to complete the 99% sweat-squeezing toil of changing the world with the effortless, agile 1% use of what is already at hand .
When you set what you want to achieve - in you life or in your day - be bold but vague; leave plenty of space for the unplanned hold and fulcrum; expect the unexpected turns; too much planning kills the plan; advance-knowing blinds the eye.
*This not at all to claim that gathering and finding are superior to discovering or making. Superior is to combine these attitudes.


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Manchester derbies are always among the biggest matches of the season, but when United and City face off on Sunday, it'll be the biggest match of the Premier League season thus far, without a doubt.
City and United come into this weekend's titanic tilt at Old Trafford occupying the top two spots in the Premier League table, and the chances are high that it will stay that way through the course of the season. Manchester United statistics would appear to give the edge to the hosts, most notably the fact that United have won a club-record 19 straight home Premier League matches. However, City will bring not only a boatload of talent, but also a boatload of confidence, into the match, so it's sure to be an exciting and tense 90 minutes.
Manchester United had one of these such matches just last weekend, as they visited Liverpool. As ideal as it is to beat your rivals at every possible opportunity, Saturday's 1-1 draw at Anfield isn't a result to look down on. United had lost in their previous three visits there and that a solitary point in such matches could make all the difference (see: 2009/10 Premier League title race).
All the same, United fans can be forgiven for wondering 'what if?' about Saturday's match, given the softness of Liverpool's goal and a squad selection that saw Danny Welbeck start as a lone striker and Wayne Rooney, Nani, and goalscorer Javier Hernandez begin the afternoon on the bench. United come into Sunday's match off of the heels of Tuesday's hard-earned 2-0 win at Otelul Galati, in which Nemanja Vidic was sent off in his first start in more than two months and Rooney scored two second-half penalties to deliver a valuable three points.
This weekend's starting XI should be a mixture of the lineups Sir Alex Ferguson went with in the last two matches and one that's more reminiscent of the starting XI from the thrilling, come-from-behind 3-2 win over City in the Community Shield in August. The talismanic Ryan Giggs will miss the match due to a hamstring injury, but Vidic and Rio Ferdinand can both be called on again after dealing with injuries this season, and it looks like Tom Cleverley will make his return to the side after being out for more than a month due to an ankle injury suffered at the hands of Bolton's Kevin Davies.
Cleverley's return will be a welcome one for United, given that he was in fine form before he went down. If he does start, it should be next to Anderson, as that duo had stated their claim as United's best central midfield partnership prior to Cleverley's injury.
While Manchester United's starting XI will look a lot like the one from that classic encounter at Wembley, the same can't be said for City. Sergio Aguero, who was an unused substitute in that match, and Samir Nasri, who had yet to make his move from Arsenal, have been key parts of City's early-season success. Aguero leads City with nine goals in all competitions, while Nasri leads the Premier League in assists with six.
Edin Dzeko, who scored City's second at Wembley, David Silva, who was one of City's top performers that afternoon, and Yaya Toure, scorer of the lone goal in City's FA Cup semifinal win over United last season, are all going to be key factors on Sunday as well. However, one person that won't is Carlos Tevez, who, as it stands, looks unlikely to play for City ever again.
If United's former loanee was going to be taking part in Sunday's festivities, it could, quite naturally, be a top storyline. But there's enough of a storyline in the magnitude of the match, with City two points ahead of United in the table and looking to prove that they are indeed for real, and United aiming to show that their status as the Premier League's top dog is well and truly intact until further notice.
And while both sides have allowed only six goals each thus far, it will be all about the attacks on Sunday. City lead the league with 27 goals scored with United not far behind with 25, and the Premier League's top three scorers will all be on the pitch, in Rooney, who tops the charts with nine league goals, followed by Aguero on eight, then Dzeko on six.
It's worth mentioning that none of the eight teams who've scored more than 20 goals after eight Premier League matches have gone on win the title, but United and City appear to be the teams to beat, while the only other likely title contender, Chelsea, have exactly 20 goals through.
Though City appear to be as good – and as confident, if Nigel de Jong's comments are any indication – as they perhaps ever been, it still remains to be seen if they have the temperament and mettle to get the necessary results in these kinds of matches, whereas those intangibles have been a driving force behind United's success recently and historically. That's been the difference in United's several tight wins over City in recent seasons, and with there being a high possibility that the match could be decided late yet again, it could be the difference in United maintaining their bragging rights over City and returning to the top of the Premier League table on Sunday afternoon.
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where is the fiber, i see alot of powders but where is the fiber
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I'd like to know how it works, does it make you go to the washroom more?? where is the fiber if most of the ingredients are powders??
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my pontiac dies 2 weeks ago. i just replaced the battery because it was completely dead. now the battery cranks but wont fully start the car. the gas was almost empty so i put almost half a tank in manually and it still wont start. any suggestions
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Planning Committee - 26 May 2016
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Kathy B.
"Having been a runner for years, I scoffed at my gym rat friends and figured I could just keep eating whatever I wanted while running 35+ miles a week. It caught up to me eventually, and I finally decided to leave my comfort zone and sign up for boot camp. I was so nervous, but I couldn't have enjoyed it more, starting with day one. I love to challenge myself every day, and I've been learning and doing things I never thought I could. Boxing, kicking, lifting, lunging…I never expected to be able to do these things, let alone LOVE them! I've also been doing things under Bobby's direction that I could never make myself do on my own…and that's a good thing! Keeping my motivation high is easy: not only am I having fun and making friends, the numbers are showing a big difference. In the first session I lost 2″ on my waist, 2″ on my hips, 2″ on my chest, and over 2% body fat. Seeing the continual progress is a big part of what has me out of bed at 4:30 every day. I love starting every day with boot camp, and am excited every day to see what Bobby has in store!" -Katie F.
I have never enjoyed working out so much in my life.
"I had wanted to work out and get back to my 'pre-baby' body for a long time. The problem was motivation (and getting myself off the couch). I always had the plan, but never followed through with it. I always came up with the perfect excuse to tell myself. But on day one of boot camp, I emliminated excuses. I no longer allowed them to be an option – and the results have been totally worth it! I have never enjoyed working out so much in my life. Yes, waking up at 4:30 in the morning is somewhat of a drag, but once that initial move is made, there is no turning back. Going to boot camp has quickly become on of my favorite times of the day! And I often catch myself pushing my body when I think I can't do any more; before, I would have quit. But Bobby once told me, 'Quitting hurts a lot more than just pushing your body through to the end.' I have learned to believe that in these last 4 weeks. It is amazing what you can accomplish, given the effort! The people are fun to be with, and encouragement is given at every corner. I was scared at first because I didn't know anyone, but I quickly made friends. I encourage everyone to give Bobby's Xtreme Boot Camp a try. It has changed my life, and I know it can change yours too!" -Kalyn S.
Get fit, and have fun with a great trainer and Terrific Group!
"I joined Bobby's Boot Camp in December. After being in the Air Force many moons ago, I had a preconceived idea of what boot camp was all about. Now, don't get me wrong, you get quite the workout, but it is not the boot camp that I had not-so-fond memories about! Bobby is the best personal trainer that you could ever have. He is always professional, encouraging, caring, and accomodating when you struggle with an exercise. I am 57 years old and can not always successfully do the planned exercises….so we come up with something else that I can do! Part of our exercise regimen is boxing and kickboxing….and I love it! I have my own boxing gloves now, and my own bag to kick at home. I have gone from barely being able to kick the bag once without losing my balance to being able to successfully kick it multiple times in succession. This my eighth week and I have yet to miss a day. My arms and inner thighs don't jiggle near as much! (I know, TMI!!) Come join us, get fit, and have fun with a great trainer and good group of people!" -Brenda T.
I enjoy every single class, and every single workout.
"Exercise has long been a part of my daily routine, but I had come to a point where doing the same old exercises I had been doing for some time was no longer yielding the results I desired. That was when I came across Xtreme Fitness Boot Camp. I admit I was intimidated at first, especially with the idea of trying boxing for the first time. But, I can honestly say that I enjoy every single class, and every single workout. I enjoy challenging myself, and the feeling of accomplishment after pushing myself further than I thought I could go. Bobby has a huge part to play in that. He knows just how to motivate each individual and help them reach their true fitness potential, no matter what level they are at. I love that every day is different, with new challanges. There is also a wonderful sense of camaraderie between the men and women, and with Bobby himself. It is really such a great feeling to look forward to exercising every day rather than dreading it. This is all what keeps me coming back session after session." -Lynn C.
Everyone is warm and welcoming, and we like to push each other to keep going.
"I love Xtreme Fitness Boot Camp! Boot Camp is a way for me to unwind from a crazy schedule, and put some time and energy into myself! Bobby makes Boot Camp fun, and it's an amazing workout!! I burn more calories in 60 minutes with Bobby than I ever have with any other routine. This is a great group of people, who have a lot of fun together. Everyone is warm and welcoming, and we like to push each other to keep going. I have always been interested in trying to understand the techniques and footwork, but you don't have to – this workout is all-inclusive! You can go at your own pace; you do not have to be at an advanced level, but if you are this workout is for you too! You will not be disappointed, and prepare for some laughs too!" -Jamie G.
There's never any judgment, just encouragement.
"As someone relatively new to exercise, the phrase 'Boot Camp' initially terrified me. I envisioned a trainer standing over me and barking out orders, telling me to do things that I wasn't physically capable of doing, and making me feel even less coordinated than I already felt on my own. But after attending a few of Bobby's classes, I was hooked! Not only is Xtreme Fitness Boot Camp not scary, it's actually a lot of fun! For me, it's awesome to be able to work out in a supportive environment, where both the instructor and the other people in class with me are cheering me on. There's never any judgment, just encouragement. And it's nice to be able to participate in a group, but still be able to work at my own level. But the best part is seeing the physical results and knowing now that I can do things that I never thought I could! Who knew I could run without dying, or actually hold a side plank for a full minute?!? (Of course, Bobby would tell you that he knew all along.) Thanks, Bobby!" -Heather B.
For the first time in my life, I actually ENJOY working out!
"Boot Camp is my favorite part of the day. I know that sounds crazy, but it's true, because for the first time in my life, I actually ENJOY working out! It's so great to be able to burn some serious calories, while having fun with all my friends. I leave every day with a smile on my face and a sense of accomplishment. Xtreme Fitness Boot Camp has been an excellent environment for me to push myself more physically, without feeling any pressure or judgment. Xtreme Fitness Boot Camp is for all fitness levels so anyone can be challenged. And the people in Boot Camp create a supportive and encouraging environment. Plus, Bobby is the best trainer I've ever interacted with! He knows how to make the workouts interesting and challenging. His energy and passion for helping people reach their full potential motivates you to try your hardest. I'm in the best shape of my life and I can say for certain that I owe much of that to Xtreme Fitness Boot Camp." -Rachel F.
I have lost more than 15 pounds since I started Boot Camp.
"I love waking up knowing I'm going to get a full body workout and motivation to keep pushing. I have lost more than 15 pound since I started Boot Camp. I love Bobby's Boot Camp!!!!!" -Kim B.
You can boost your energy, relieve stress, and lose inches all at the same time!
"I recommend Xtreme Fitness Boot Camp to everyone! I've been working out with Bobby since February of 2011. I had never had a regular workout routine before. Bobby helped me stay motivated and he encouraged me to stick with it. He is a wonderful trainer who truly cares about everyone in his classes. If you have a specific goal you are trying to reach, he will do everything he can to help you reach it. I am a single mom of two young boys and I work night shifts. It was hard to find the energy to make it through my days. I was always tired. Since I've been taking these classes, my energy level has jumped tremendously. I can finally make it through my days without even wanting or needing a nap. If you are looking for a way to relieve the stress of everyday life then Boot Camp is perfect! Even during a long stressful week, I can go to class and feel like that stress just goes away. Everyone in class is warm, inviting and encouraging to each other. Xtreme Fitness Boot Camp is for everyone. You can boost your energy, relieve stress, and lose inches all at the same time. Trust me, if I can do it, then anyone can do it!" -Jennifer S.
It's a fun way to get in shape while making fabulous friends and having a fantastic time!
"It's been college since I really worked out on a regular basis. I got bored working out by myself. But Bobby makes exercise fun, and I've met fabulous new friends while getting a fantastic workout! It doesn't matter what your age or your fitness level is, Bobby personalizes each move to your level. Everyone supports each other and it's great having friends to workout with. It's like we keep each other on track. It's a fun way to get in shape while making fabulous friends and having a fantastic time!" -Cris M.
I feel more confident in my own skin.
"I love watching my body change and my stamina improve week to week, thanks to Bobby's Xtreme Boot Camp! I honestly feel more confident in my own skin and have more energy to tackle the other areas of my life thanks to these classes!" -Andrea P.
The class makes you want to push yourself but it was nice to know I could work at my own level too.
I exercised off and on for the past year but got bored at going to the gym and taking the same classes over and over, and needed a change. I had lost the motivation/will to workout. Xtreme boot camp was a great change. Xtreme Boot camp is just that, extreme at times, but it is a great workout. I never thought I could wake up at 4:45am and do an hour workout that at 5:30am but I did. Don't get me wrong, it was hard to get up, and sometimes I wanted to go back to sleep but once you get up you are up. I enjoyed every class/workout I attended; I feel good when I leave and throughout the day. I love the assortment of exercises Bobby outlines in every class. When I attended the first session, I was little worried that it would be too much for me or that I wouldn't fit in with the other experienced boot campers but I did. Bobby as well as the huge group that attends are very supportive and love to motivate each other. I didn't see anyone discouraging but always encouraging. The class makes you want to push yourself but it was nice to know I could work at my own level too. I was sore a lot but I guess as they say no pain, no gain. After two sessions, I started to see results. I look forward to making a long term commitment. -Tamara R.
Like many people, I played team sports throughout school, which kept me fit and active. However, as a young professional, it has been difficult to find a program that keeps me feeling engaged and rewarded the way high school sports once did. Simply put, this boot camp is exactly what I've needed. I just wish I had found it sooner! I feel challenged and motivated by the instructor and my peers every time I come. I look forward to the class all day and leave with a sense of accomplishment. We are always doing something different, pushing our bodies and minds to the absolute limit. I am becoming stronger and more fit after just a few weeks with Bobby at Xtreme Fitness Boot Camp, and I can't wait to continue!!! - Lindsay C.
I have always wanted to get back in shape but never had the motivation or was just to lazy to stick with it. There was always an excuse as to why I could not continue or why waiting would be better but with Xtreme Fitness Boot Camp it's different. This was the first and only time I had stuck to a program the whole way through and showed up every time I was supposed to. There is always a different workout regimen and it pushes you to try harder and not get complacent. Everyone is at a different fitness level and there are always modifications or ways to adjust it to match what you can do to push you the hardest. Overall the experience was one that improved my fitness levels and made me want to be better. I would definitely recommend this boot camp to anyone and look forward to continuing my positive experience. - Megan D.


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STOP PRESS! For information about Rosemary's book First Females Above Australia, click here.
CONGRATULATIONS Rosemary on another FIRST in Australia!
FIRST to establish airborne helicopter wedding ceremonies in Australia is Aviation's Celebrity Icon and Celebrant, *ROSEMARY ARNOLD. 'Chapel in the Sky' – AUSTRALIA's FIRST HELI WEDDINGS - has been launched!
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Want to benefit from added value, when you make your decision to book Rosemary?
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Sydney Media very enthusiastically rushed to cover Rosemary's new FIRST when she performed her inaugural Chapel in the Sky airborne ceremonies on December 31st, 2004.
- SunHerald on January 2nd, 2005, titled 'Come fly with me and be my love forever' with photos of Rosemary performing the wedding ceremony with her second bridal couple
- Channel 7 Sydney displayed a historic gallery of Rosemary's flying experiences and aired their interview with Rosemary and her FIRST bridal couple
- SkyNews Sydney aired an interview with Rosemary and her FIRST bridal couple, also showing many photos of Rosemary's flying experiences in Australia and United States
Media coverage has been an every-day event for this trail-blazer with so many FIRST's, with exposure in newspapers, glossy magazines, many TV shows such as Beauty /Beast.
- Australia's FIRST Woman Helicopter Pilot in 1965, found herself to be the 99th WhirlyGirl in the World and the FIRST in the Southern Hemisphere
- FIRST Australian woman to fly a jet helicopter across the USA (20.5hrs flying time)
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- FIRST Australian woman to be appointed Chief Pilot of a Helicopter Charter Company
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- FIRST Australian woman to perform a helicopter air-display at an Australian Air Show
- FIRST woman helicopter consultant on Rescue Helicopter Committees establishing operations throughout NSW, Australia, as well as Nevada, and Utah in the USA
- FIRST helicopter barnstormer, Rosemary's volunteer work spread to fund-raising for many charities, organising joyride days at hospital fetes and air shows. She carried 5,000+ passengers during these occasions, her entire flying career is accident and incident free, which covered as many as 75 takeoffs in one day and 276 passengers in one day. Her floral helicopter, the Triple Happy Helicopter, was the magic-carpet taking most of those passengers on their FIRST helicopter flight, still talked about with smiles today
- FIRST founded the Helicopter Association of Australia in 1977, to support EMS work, www.haa.net.au
- Organised the FIRST Helicopter Show in Australia, Blacktown Showground 1977
- Achieved approval from Hon. Paul Landa, then Minister of Environment (after her years of constant lobbying at all levels of government), who finally agreed to Rosemary's pleas by granting the Public Heliport site in Sydney. At first he granted Rosemary the roof of The Domain parking station, which was originally concrete, but he then withdrew this after finding it had been 'turfed'. His revised site was then established at Pyrmont on the wharf frontage. What a voluntary effort for a community-use FIRST!
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At outdoor locations her beautifully decorated wedding canopy, with signing table and seating adds both unusual glamour and shelter from the weather. It is very symbolic, too.
Your choice of symbols can be included in your ceremony, and Rosemary
shares her talents as a published author and professional speaker to
enhance your special day.
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*Rosemary Arnold, Civil Marriage Celebrant is the legal registered
owner of:
'Chapel in the Sky'
'Helicopter Weddings'


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Cleanse your palate of the unpleasant aftertaste of that last video with this loud instrumental from Rush — it's the "Malignant Narcissism" video at the top of the page. I like how it illustrates the advance of religion as a branching snake. If you don't like wmv or mov formats, it seems to be popular among the guitar heroes of youtube, so you can at least listen to it, even if you don't get to see the abrahamic viper.
So I hear this Canadian band doesn't like religion either, eh?
#1 wildlifer July 27, 2007
And my favorite:
There is unrest in the forest,
There is trouble with the trees,
For the maples want more sunlight
And the oaks ignore their pleas.
The trouble with the maples,
(And they're quite convinced they're right)
They say the oaks are just too lofty
And they grab up all the light.
But the oaks can't help their feelings
If they like the way they're made.
And they wonder why the maples
Can't be happy in their shade.
There is trouble in the forest,
And the creatures all have fled,
As the maples scream "Oppression!"
And the oaks just shake their heads
So the maples formed a union
And demanded equal rights.
"The oaks are just too greedy;
We will make them give us light."
Now there's no more oak oppression,
For they passed a noble law,
And the trees are all kept equal
By hatchet, axe, and saw.
#2 Steve P July 27, 2007
Just saw Rush on Wednesday in Irvine, CA. One of the most amazing shows of my life! No band can compare to the musicianship of these three individuals. In the liner notes of their newest album, Neil Peart references "The God Delusion" and his outrage over religion.
My favorite lyrics are from the aptly titled song "Free Will"
You can choose a ready guide
In some celestial voice
If you choose not to decide
You still have made a choice
You can choose from phantom fears
And kindness that can kill
I will choose a path thats clear
I will choose free will
#3 Caledonian July 27, 2007
Djur, I think you've gotten a little too much of the catnip, man. Time to lay off.
Did you people also hate "The Incredibles" because it references the works of Ayn Rand?
#4 Janine July 27, 2007
"Free Will" is as close to an atheist theme song as you'll ever find IMHO.
Posted by: flame821 | July 27, 2007 07:13 PM
Sorry, that would be XTC's "Dear God". Though Andy Partridge does dismiss his own song because he feels he cannot express the plilosophy of atheism in a pop song context.
#5 notthedroids July 27, 2007
"[H]e feels he cannot express the plilosophy of atheism in a pop song context."
This is perhaps a bit rich; I've read that the band just didn't think very much of the song. Partridge wrote it and recorded a demo very quickly, the next morning felt it to be rather trite and hamfisted. They were surprised when Todd Rungren had such enthusiasm for the demo and had to be cajoled to record it for real. The idea for the girl singing the first and last bits was also forced on the band by Rundgren.
I loves me some classic Rush, but Peart's lyrics are dated and ponderous, whether or not from his Ayn Rand phase.
#6 Blake Stacey July 28, 2007
It sure must be hard to walk with your nose stuck up in the air like that.
It's a known hazard of trying to walk while gazing upon the stars.
Haven't you ever seen the outtakes from Carl Sagan's Cosmos? "A galaxy is made of gas and dust and stars, billions upon billions of — ouch!"
#7 ChemBob July 28, 2007
Here are some great atheist lyrics from the song Faithless of the new Rush "Snakes and Arrows" album. Great album, imho.
I've got my own moral compass to steer by
A guiding star beats a spirit in the sky
And all the preaching voices –
Empty vessels of dreams so loud
As they move among the crowd
Fools and thieves are well disguised
In the temple and market place
Like a stone in the river
Against the floods of spring
I will quietly resist
Like the willows in the wind
Or the cliffs along the ocean
I will quietly resist
I don't have faith in faith
I don't believe in belief
You can call me faithless
I still cling to hope
And I believe in love
And that's faith enough for me
I've got my own spirit level for balance
To tell if my choice is leaning up or down
And all the shouting voices
Try to throw me off my course
Some by sermon, some by force
Fools and thieves are dangerous
In the temple and market place
Like a forest bows to winter
Beneath the deep white silence
I will quietly resist
Like a flower in the desert
That only blooms at night
I will quietly resist
#8 Blake Stacey July 28, 2007
Director Brad Bird on The Incredibles and politics:
I think it got misinterpreted a few times. Some people said it was Ayn Rand or something like that, which is ridiculous. other people threw Nietzsche around, which I also find ridiculous. But I think the vast majority of people took it the way I intended. […] But you can't control how people interpret your stuff. Have you ever met someone and you say something nice to them and they make a face and are deeply offended? You just don't know how people are going to take things. Ninty-eight percent of the people got that stuff the way I intended and two percent thought I was doing The Fountainhead or Atlas Shrugged.
#9 Another Rush fan July 28, 2007
I would agree with most of what you said, but wouldn't you say that your criticisms mostly address the aspects of Objectivism where Ayn Rand's own eccentricities got in the way of what could be a truly rational philosophy? Some self-described objectivists, regard objectivism as an open and evolving philosophy, wherein Ayn Rand's baggage was jettisoned long ago, or was never taken seriously to begin with. The point you raise about the strict rejection of all determinism is a legitimate criticism that's a fairly integral part of Objectivist philosophy. For me, it's enough to say that I have confidence (but not faith) that when I'm writing a piece of music or planning a chess strategy for example, that I have some measure of free will resulting from the complexity of a neural network that is both self-aware and capable of some degree of intentional rewiring.
#10 Lulu July 29, 2007
Oh, I was just stating criticism to Ayn Rand in response to "what's your trouble with Ayn Rand?" comments. j.t. delaney posted a pretty brilliant comment above that I pretty much wholly agree with. (Damn! I forgot about the "benevolent rape" scene… that's one more reason to be wary.)
Also, I'd argue that Ayn's eccentricities were fundamental to the creation of her philosophy – not that her personal prejudices taint the entirety of what she says. It's just that whatever the purported rationale for her beliefs, her real rationale for believing that certain actions fit in the ultimate rational framework was that she was part of a rich family exiled from a newly communist country. Many of the "rational" reasons cited for her beliefs and actions were simply uniquely convenient for her to believe – like that privately earned property should merit ultimate respect and that all "evil" concerns for the environment and welfare are the result of looters and are really just exclusively designed to take away opportunity for the major invester and corporation.
However, I don't automatically discount her ideas. I wouldn't be a (moderate) libertarian if I did. (Although libertarians were "hippies" to Ayn Rand. They didn't agree with all areas of her philosophy, just the economics.) She's an inspiring writer, too. Although she brushes very broad strokes and stereotypes quite a bit, she can make you want to get out there and live life. And for that reason, I'm glad she wrote and went through all that trouble with her crazy movement.
#11 Caledonian July 29, 2007
Once a position on a philosophical issue had been rationalized by their neurotic leader, that position was taken as Truth, and anybody who disagreed was irrational/anti-human/whim-whorshipper, etc. This overemphasis lead to all sorts of staunch positions on how society should be run, what music to listen to, why women should not e allowed to be President of the United States (Rand's position), etc. If you hang out with die-hard Objectivists, you soon discover it's a mostly all-or-nothing/with-us-or-against-us sort of proposition. Either you agree with Rand's positon on laissez-faire capitalism, Mozart, cigarette smoking, and Kant (approving the things she approved, disdaining what she disdained), or you are a slavish, subhuman irrationalist.
Such behavior is precisely the opposite of what Rand explicitly espoused.
I'm afraid that strong doctrine producing its opposite is a common feature of human social movements and groups of all types. We could see similar cases with turn-the-other-cheek Christianity formenting witch burnings, the Crusades, the Inquisition, and so forth. Religious anti-abortionists murdering to support their cause. The abomination of the First World War spawning rhetoric about its being necessary to abolish war itself. And so on, and so on.
I suggest you reject the cult, and sift through the original teachings of the cult's founder, keeping what is of value and discarding the rest.
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