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Helps improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and helps the eye area feel refreshed, alert and youthful.
Dermatologist & Ophthalmologist Tested & Approved
Allergy Tested, Hypoallergenic, Non Irritating, Non Comedogenic, Fragrance Free, Dye Free, Gluten Free, Phthalate Free, No Animal Testing
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Customer Reviews
- Great product! Review by Elaine
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It works! This cream leaves the skin on my eye are very smooth and hydrated specially after makeup. A must have since makeup leaves the skin very dry and flaky sometimes. This cream is great and lasts a long time.
- Great stuff! Review by Lisa
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This is the best eye cream I've tried. Light, goes on smoothly, no irritation of the sensitive periocular area..
- Great eye cream! Review by Andrew
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I've been using this product along with the face cream for a couple of years and have found my nighttime regime from now on! I'd done wonders for my skin tone and wrinkles around my eyes. It's taken years off and I get compliments from many women and surprised looks when they hear I'm not 38 or 40, but actually 54!
- Good product, small amount Review by Cheryl
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I find this product to be effective. It comes in a big box but when you open the packaging you discover the jar is quite small and the amount of product is skimpy for the price. So, bottom line, it is expensive for what you receive and it is up to you to determine whether the benefits outweigh the costs in your individual eye care situation.
- Wonderful Review by CR
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It is not greasy but definitely moisturizes. My eyes feel so smooth after applying this balm. Will surely purchase again!
- Poetry, eye creme, wrinkle revenge, photo dynamic, & wrinkle revenge cleanser Review by Imelda
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Bam!!!! This formula is magic to my face. I've been using these products for 5 years. Never had allergic reactions, or irrational. I'm always given complements on my 55 year old skin. As you age less makeup is better fine skincare is a must. I use less makeup & show off my skin no one believes my age. . I've spent more money on other products but never had the results I have with Dermadoctor products. Thank you Anna for recommending this product I love it!!
Poetry is a must I highy recommend it!!
- Fantastic product Review by 60 year old female
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I have been using this product for 2 years. One jar lasts me about 4 months. I have never been happier with a product in my life. No bags, no dark circles, no lines. It is expensive (at least for me) but the results are worth the price. Most people think I am in my mid 40's - hair color helps, but I personally think it is because my eyes look so good. I know God blessed me with good skin, and don't want to dismiss that, however when I started using this product it was because I was seeing sagging, darkness under my eyes, and a droop in my upper eyelids. My skin is tighter, no dark circles and the bags are gone. I use this product religiously 2 times daily - in the morning before I put make up on, and at night before I go to bed.
- Kicks my Puffiness Review by cameron
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I'm a 45 yr old female who inherited major eye puffiness. Nothing I've tried has worked until this! After researching the best ingredients to combat this problem, I decided to try this product. I saw results right away, (using it morning and before bed). I devoured the entire jar, and then foolishly decided to try a cheaper product. I have used that product for 3 weeks now, and it has done nothing for my bags! I threw it away and ordered this again. Learned my lesson! Will never use another product.
- Worth the price Review by lv
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I am on my second jar now and I am 65 years old. It is the first product I could use on my upper eyelids without irritation to my eyes. I still do not have any crows feet but had developed puffiness and small lines under my eyes. With the use of this product, the fine lines have disappeared. It only takes a tiny amount to see results.
- Results in 2 days! Review by bbcaz
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I am a 61 year old male and have dark circles and just started to notice puffiness under the eye. I got this as a sample and just after 2 days of use, the dark circles under my eyes have lightened up 100%. Unbelievable! I will be ordering a full size jar very soon. Price doesn't matter if you are getting the results that you want.
- the best Review by cherylmck
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I have tried all the "best" eye creams on the market. I just kept searching and trying to find one that I actually got results with. I have been using this eye cream for 1 week. I have noticed a difference in the fine lines, they have been minimized. I had a little bit of sagging skin on my upper eye, that has diminished. I love this product. I have found the best eye cream.
- The best!!! Review by Susan
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I am that kind of person that spend a lot if money in eye product. After my first time using it my eye area looks and feels different.
- not good Review by ks
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i personally don't think this product is worthwhile. Mine dried up and now it's useless. I didn't even use half of it.
- Try it you won't be sorry Review by Shanagirl
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I got this as a sample and was very skeptical. Then I used it. Omg. The results are amazing. I've only used for three nights and can see and feel a difference. I will be buying this product. Wonderful. Someone finally got it right!!!
- Fantastic!!!! Review by CRB
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I used the eye cream last night and this morning and am incredibly happy with the results! That's an understatement - I am overjoyed with the results! Even with just two uses, the skin above my eyes is much less wrinkly. It looks plumper and fuller and smoother. I'm 42 years old and have always rubbed my eyes like crazy and when I saw some wrinkles above my eyes I got a bit panicky and purchased this cream. I am excited to see such a dramatic improvement in such a short time and will definitely keep using this product - and I will stop rubbing my eyes!!!
- Amazing Review by Shf
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Every eye cream I used before this irritated my eyes causing burning and watery eyes. Some even made the dry patches on my eyelid and under my eye worse. After 2 days of using this eye balm the dry patch on my eyelid was completely gone. And there is absolutely no burning and watery eyes. It really does reduce bags and dark circles too. For once my eyes look hydrated and smooth. Love this stuff!
- Excellent! Review by Buttercup
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I have tried all the expensive eye creams but I am still dry under my eyes. i just tried this product and now I have a dewy look and my eyes are totally moisturized...what a relief!
- Awesome product Review by JS
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This product is well worth the cost. It only takes a dab to gain results. It makes a very noticeable difference in dark circles and puffiness. I have been using it for about a year and haven't seen an increase in fine lines. It is non-greasy and absorbs quickly into the skin. I love this product and will continue to use it.
- Worth it! Review by Blondie
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I use this twice a day, every day, and always look as though I've had a full night's sleep. No more puffy, baggy eyes! I've also seen an improvement in fine lines.
I have extremely sensitive skin, particularly around my eyes (with some eye creams I've used, I get tiny white bumpy spots around my eyes) and I can use this cream without any burning or other ill effects. Huge pros for me to be able to use this cream AND see positive results!
- eye balm Review by jan
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Best eyecream I have ever used. Really decreases puffiness and creates smoothness.
- wrinkle revenge rescue & protect eye balm Review by Kelly
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love this product! this is the only eye balm i've found that is safe to apply to your eyelid and helps prevent sagging.
- My Fave Dermadoctor Product Review by Christopher
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The one product I can't be without. I started to get some stuff going on under the eye area but this product sorted it all out. Keeps me moisturized and wrinkle free around and especially under the eyes. Very nice and light. I like the consistency very much and a little does go a long way. The small jar lasts me for months. I don't like being without this one!
- great product Review by skinfanatic
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I have been very particular with skin products and I have tried many, but this product can really minimize any fine lines from forming and have actually decreased fine lines around my eyes. It is sort of pricey for such a small amount, but it does a great job with such a little amount that you would have to apply. I love it and would not even consider any other product. It has lot let me down...I will continue to replenish my supply of them.
- Thank Goodness for Free Samples Review by Donna
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If I had not received a free sample with another order I might have never discovered this amazing eye cream. With sensitive skin every product I tried left me with "raccoon" red circles around my eyes which burned for days. This cream is perfect for me. I tried my old cream again just to be sure. Same red circles! This product really does work for sensitive skin. I love it!
- didn't meet expectations Review by Older
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If I were younger the cream would be fine. I have sensitive skin and it didn't irritate my eyes or skin but did break me out in the under eye area. What I purchased it for was under eye circles and it did not live up to my expectations - in fact there is now what looks like a "white spot" under one of my eyes. It is a return for me.
- !!! Review by dryeyes
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so worth it! i have very sensitive eyes that tend to tear over everything and this product has been wonderful. very hydrating and works wonderfully under makeup.
- Love it! Review by GF, Carrollton, GA USA
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I have been so disappointed in so many eye creams -- not moisturizing enough, too heavy and melted my mascara, irritated my eyes, etc. This product is wonderful -- very moisturizing and cooling but with absolutely no greasy feel! And it's a much larger jar than eye cream normally comes in, which makes quite a difference on how I view the price. I've only been using it for about a week, so can't comment on the benefits that may come from continued use over a longer period of time, but I know that it's heads above anything I've ever used and that I plan to continue using it! Thanks so much for such a great product!
- The Cat's Meow Review by Woodbury, MN USA
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I was thrilled to receive this product. It's huge! I bet it lasts a year AND I love how my eyes feel and look. Less bagginess, firmer skin, lines are disappearing. I'm hooked.
- Love it, love it, love it!! Review by YH, Auburn, CA
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I absolutely hands down love this eye balm. It plumps up and soothes the skin without eye irritation...and the skin around my eyes is super sensitive. The texture of the product is excellent. So far the best cream I have found to date. I gave it 4 flasks because I do not like dipping my finger into the jar to get the cream out; I wish this product came in a tube instead of a jar.
- Visible Results Review by USA
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I received my order containing the eye balm and face cream. After only two days using these products I was able to see visible results. I am 55 years old and have a nice complexion but I am starting to see wrinkles under my eyes and near my mouth. I have seen improvements in both these areas as well as a nicer complexion overall. I can only imagine how I will look with continued use. I look forward to getting up each morning and looking in the mirror. Thank you for a wonderful line of products that work.
- I'm glad that I decided to jump in and try this immediately when available Review by TU
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Huge jar...works great. Not oily, heavy or too light. It will last long - you won't be dissapointed. Face cream is exceptional too. Performs true to the statements below. Plus -no animal testing. • Non Comedogenic • Non Irritating • Allergy Tested • Fragrance Free • Dye Free • No Animal Testing
- Worth every penny! Review by CMN, Satellite Beach, FL USA
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After using the eye balm my dark circles have been minimized and the tiny lines under my eyes are so faint. I have tried many other much more expensive products that failed to deliver - this product delivers and you only need to use a little bit. It will last a LONG time!
- Finally! Review by Long Island, New York
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I love this eye cream! I have never written a review for anything before, but this really does work and is worth every penny. I've tried loads of others and this is only one that made a huge inprovement. No more puffy eyes or circles and really reduced wrinkles!
- Wonderful! Review by SS, Louisville, KY
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I've used many, many expensive products over the years that made promises they could not deliver. DERMAdoctor Wrinkle Revenge delivers and is very kind to my sensitive skin! Love it!
- Fabulous! Review by SS, Louisville, KY
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I've used the most expensive products on the market, and none compare to DERMAdoctor Wrinkle Revenge Rescue & Protect Eye Balm. This product delivers and is kind to my very sensitive skin.
- Amazing eye cream Review by CSS, Lake Charles
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This is the best eye cream I have ever used. The little lines under my eyes that were starting to show are gone. The jar is huge, and since you only need a little bit of product it lasts forever. I've been using it for months now and have barely put a dent in the jar. Highly recommended--even better than MD Forte's eye cream.
- FABULOUS Product! Review by WR, Chicago, IL
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After only a few days I am noticing improvement. I have tried so many products that have not done much and this has really plumped up the lines in this very stubborn area.
- Love this eye balm! Review by New York City
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This stuff feels great! It's light and smooth, and absorbs quickly. The skin around my eyes feels incredibly soft. Firms, lessens wrinkles & fades dark circles - it's the best all in one eye treatment. And for an eye balm, the jar is HUGE!
- 'Eye' love it! ;) Review by AMR, TX
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I have very sensitive skin and have tried quite a few eye creams. Some have been too oily and have caused bumps. Others caused stinging. And, others caked and looked awful under make-up. Dermadoctor Eye Balm does none of these things! It feels great . . . not too oily, hydrating, and looks great under make-up. Thanks Dr. Kunin! Also, you get quite a large amount. This is yet another Dermadoctor product I will purchase religiously.
- instant gratification! Review by Aida, perth,australia
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This product works faster than fastfood. It actually depuffs & softens lines AS you rub it in!THATS GOT TO BE A 21ST CENTURY BENCHMARK!!Its a beautiful, light balmy texture thats gentle on the delicate eye area. Its heavier on the payslip BUT i realise you only get 1 pair of eyes per lifetime Seeing they are often mascara-ed and eye-shadowed, it is definitely worth splurging on top ingredients. The Australian sun is harsh & i work in an air conditioned environment too. i now use the time i save (FROM NOT SHOPPING AT DEPARTMENT STORES)to go clothes shopping! yippeeee...
- Not so great Review by PDB, Boston, MA
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Although this product offers good moisture for the upper eyelid area, it has not helped at all with puffiness in the a.m or p.m.
- Best eye cream ever Review by B.M., Merrillville, In.
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I am on my 3rd jar of this wonderful product. I have noticed such a huge difference in the area under my eyes. I have tried several other creams over the years(I am 48) and this is by far the best. I have paid alot more for others and didnt get as much or see much results. Keep up the good work!!!
- Too much for not so happy experience Review by Urbana, IL
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I purchased this product, despite the price tag, after reading about it on this site and on some other beauty store sites, thinking that if some of these listed properties were accurate, I would surely benefit. Unfortunately this is the only DermaDoctor product that I had a bad experience with. My eyes watered everytime I applied them. I started to feel irritation under my eyes, and new lines and wrinkles started to form. I had to stop using the product, and the symptoms stopped. I would not characterize my skin as overly sensitive, and I love DermaDoctor producst so I am baffled with this experience.
- Best eye cream ever! Review by CM, IL
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I have used the best of the best eye creams and have spent up to $120 on a single one. This is by far the best, not only does it get rid of those fine lines, the circles are gone and I no longer have that hollowed out look you get with age!
- i keep buying this Review by chicago, IL
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i love this eyecream. it's mild and seems to prevent things from getting worse. i had some tiny fine lines starting and this has staved them off. i also thoroughly trust the dermadoctor brand.
- Wonderful! Review by LM, Las Vegas, NV
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I am 24 years old and I ordered the Wrinkle Revenge Rescue & Protect Eye Balm from DERMAdoctor.com and I love it. I have only been using it for a few days, but the skin around my eyes feels firmer and tighter, and I actually have to use less under-eye concealer because it has improved the skin tone around my eye area. It feels cooling on the skin, and a little bit goes a long way! Thanks DERMAdoctor for your great products.
- Very Pleased! Review by ACD, Corona, CA USA
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I purchased this product after reading the many great reviews on this website as well as my positive experiences with other products from the DERMAdoctor line. I also purchased it in combination with the daytime moisturizer (combo pack) and I am so happy that I did! From Day One my eyelids and eyelid area was softer, brighter, firmer. Product goes a long way, so only a small dot for each eye is needed, thus the jar will last a long time, making it a great value for me. Very silky, soft, non-odorous, gentle. Would def recommend to anyone!
- No more milia! Review by RIC, Tulsa, OK
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I have sensitive skin and most eye creams I have tried end up producing those little white bumps in the undereye area (milia). Based on dermadoc recommendations I ordered this product which is more like a balm and not heavy. This in combo with the Neova scrub she recommends has been slowly but surely removing the milia AND reducing my fine lines near my eyes. The product did make my eyes tear if I put it on the actual eyelid so I avoid that area now and no problems.
- A miracle in a jar! Review by LCD, Fair Lawn, NJ USA
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I have EXTREMELY sensative eyelids and I am allergic to almost everything. I was a bit apprehensive trying this eye cream bacause I thought that I would surely have a reaction to it. Prior to using the cream, my eyelids were red and itchy due to allergies. I had fine lines and dryness as a side effect to the medicine I was using to stop the itching. After using Dermadoctor Eye Balm for about three weeks, my eyelids cleared up! The lines, dryness and itching are just about gone! I don't normally write product reviews, but I have to say I was SO pleased at the results that I just had to let everyone know. I highly recommend this eye balm :)
- Directions
Pat gently around eye area twice daily. Ophthalmologist approved for use on upper eye lid, under eye area and crow's feet regions of the eye. Follow with cosmetics if desired. Store at room temperature 59-86ºF / 15-30ºC.
- Ingredients
Aqua (Water), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Steareth-20, Dipeptide-2, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Camellia Sinensis (White Tea) Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Polyethylene, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Caffeine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Propylene Glycol, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Extract, Nasturtium Officinale Extract, Cetraria Islandica Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, llex Paraguariensis (Paraguay Tea) Leaf Extract, Lecithin, Superoxide Dismutase, Butylene Glycol, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Squalane, Ubiquinone, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimethicone, Cyclomethicone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Cross- polymer, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 20, PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propyl- paraben, Butylparaben, Isobutylparaben
- Warnings
For external use only. Do not get into eyes. If irritation occurs, discontinue use. Keep out of reach of children.


text: NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- As more than 30,000 descended on Washington over the weekend to protest the approval of the Keystone pipeline, the president must have really felt the heat: What will he do when the pipeline is ruled upon by the State Department in early April? With strong rhetoric in his Inauguration and State of the Union messages, President Obama has indicated his intention to get serious about climate change -- and the approval still needed by his State department to green light the northern half of the project is the flashpoint that climate advocates have grasped to hold the president's feet to the fire. It's going to be tough for the president to say no to it now: Through the election, he pointedly visited Cushing, Okla., stood in front of the pipeline nexus there and told the country that he was expediting the build out of the southern portion of Keystone and sending the northern portion of approval back to the States to work out an environmentally safer route. This new route was generated and approved in January by Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman -- all that remains is the State Department's OK. Even Obama's Democratic allies in Congress would be politically unhappy if the president denied approval now -- there are issues of Jobs, energy independence and promoting commerce with our friendly neighbors to the North, all hot button issues that Representatives need to be responsive to if they are to be reelected, an issue the president no longer has to worry about. Keystone has become political Kryptonite to Democrats. Republicans, of course, unanimously want the pipeline approved. But the president has painted himself into a corner. There is no more prominent and immediate issue for environmentalists than Keystone XL and the decision to complete it remains in his hands alone. If he won't draw a very obvious line on climate change with this pipeline permit, where can he possibly do it and still be considered sincere in his rhetoric? I still believe the president will ultimately approve the build out, but it seems he won't be able to do it quietly or without protest. Organizations like 350.org and the Sierra club have been increasing their pressure with protests and letter writing and social media and their efforts are gaining steam. Where Keystone was all of assured three months ago, it's hardly so safe now. This article is commentary by an independent contributor, separate from TheStreet's regular news coverage.

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I recently came into possession of 2 rods. The one rod is about 9' and in three pieces. On the handle is the remains of a gold sticker after some research on antique rods I concluded was Edward Von Hofe. There are no other markings on the metal of this rod. The thing I found unusual is the eyes (i believe you call them) are for a spinning rod not a baitcaster. This rod also has a persons name D Abrams with what appears to be gold letters, just like the tag. Any info what be Greatly appreciated.


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You've heard a lot about "So, God made a farmer" – the ad during the Super Bowl, but you may be interested in "The rest of the story," as Paul Harvey would have said. Surprisingly, the story begins in 1940.
Last week, I called Joe Dales, Vice President of Communications for Farms.com, because I'd heard there was a "connection" between the company and the popular Super Bowl ad. As it turns out, Farms.com produced the original video, which was uploaded on June 1, 2012. As of last week, it had received almost 1,700,000 views.
Dales found the Paul Harvey speech. "We put together the video with images of friends and family members and it aired on the Farms.com YouTube channel," he says.
"Some time after that, a representative of Ram Trucks called and asked about it. I was surprised they did a two minute ad and you have to give them a lot of credit," continues Dales. "They took a huge risk and everyone in agriculture should thank them."
Here's the timeline on the ad content:
1940 – Boston B. Blackwood writes his definition of a dirt farmer in The Farmer-Stockman
1949 – Tex Smith writes letter to the editor of the Ellensburg Daily Record, using Blackwood's article verbatim
1975 – Paul Harvey runs similar article in his column, "A Point of View" for the Gadsden Times, called, "What it is to be a farmer"
1978 – Paul Harvey delivers his "So God made a farmer" speech at the National Future Farmers of America convention (now National FFA)
1986 – The speech runs in Paul Harvey's syndicated newspaper column
2009 – Paul Harvey dies
2011 – Farms.com Vice-President of Communications, Joe Dales, finds Harvey's speech, and Farms.com intern Mackenna Roth makes a video
2013 – In January, a representative from Ram Trucks contacts Farms.com about the original video and obtains the rights; the Richards Group, Dallas, Texas, produces the ad, made in collaboration with the National FFA Organization and the National FFA Foundation; Dodge Ram agrees to donate up to $1,000,000 to the FFA Foundation based on the views received by the video; the ad has over 10 million views in five days
"We were pleasantly surprised to learn of this farmer tribute commercial," says Farms.com President and CEO Graham Dyer in a Farms.com news release. "The agriculture industry is not frequently recognized by the mainstream media – we are very supportive of Ram's initiative, and we are pleased to support it in any way we can."
"It is a positive message for the non-farming audience as well as a tribute to our farmers," adds Dales. "This video is dedicated to farmers, both past and present, who have endured to provide safe, affordable and abundant food."


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Explanations of hadiths by Mr. Adnan Oktar
"Dani related from Huzayfa. He said: "The Messenger of God (saas) commanded: There will be a war in Zevra. Huzayfa said; "O the Messenger of God what is Zevra?" He commanded, "Zevra is a city in the East in between rivers, a city in which the most vicious ones of my ummah reside. The cruel ones live there..." (Hadiths from the Classification of Jalaluddin As-Suyuti, The Portents of the Mahdi of the End Times, Al-Muttaqi, p.70)
Now; when we say that there dark circles, mafia people in Istanbul, does that mean everyone who lives in Istanbul? No, it does not. Those vicious people have settled there, it means that they are concentrated there. The hadith states that these vicious people martyr Muslims between the rivers Euphrates and Tigris. It states that "they martyr Muslims" in that region. That means there are Muslims there. The hadith states that they make life difficult for Muslims. That means there are Muslims there as well. And this is what is happening right now.
It has been related from Ibn Abbas; "In Zevra (between the rivers Euphrates and Tigris) a red wind will blow that would cause Muslims groan." A communist movement, a red wind. Notice that there is always a mention of this red wind in the End Times. The accounts state that "a red wind will blow," on Muslims between the Euphrates and Tigris rivers. Look; this is the communist PKK movement. "Later on they will go to the scholars to ask about this situation." So that means there are scholars in that region. There are meles (Kurdish mullahs) in that region. "When they go to them they will see that they have been turned into monkeys and pigs and that their faces and their eyes are darkened." That is because they would be dishonest, they would all side with them and now some mullahs are on the side of the PKK. They will become PKK militants. That is actually a miracle. I mean they will present themselves as if they are Muslims even though they would be Darwinist, materialist, atheists, communists. "They will see that their faces and eyes are darkened." That means they will see the darkness, the darkness of unbelief on their faces meaning they will have the appearance of people who persecute others and shed blood.


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AN elderly man suffered a "nasty" leg injury in a car crash in Deane Road.
The man was injured when a Vauxhall Astra and a Ford Focus crashed near Wigan Road at about 4pm today.
Police said the injured man was in one of the cars.
A North West Ambulance Service spokesman said a man, thought to be in his 90s, suffered a "nasty" leg wound.
Paramedics and police are still at the scene and the road is partially blocked, causing delays for motorists.


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Winner in the Authentication / Smart Cards Category of Readers' Choice Awards: RSA SecurID
January 30, 2014 - RSA SecurID was selected the winner in the Authentication / Smart Cards category of the WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Awards. SafeNet eToken PASS and AuthLite Two-Factor Logon Security were runner-up and second runner-up respectively.
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WindowSecurity.comconducts monthly polls to discover which product is preferred by Network Security administrators in a particular category of third party network security solutions. The awards draw a huge response per category and are based entirely on the visitors' votes. WindowSecurity.com visitors can submit their votes for the current Readers' Award poll in the site's left-hand bar.
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Even more awards will be given out during 2013. Visitors to WindowSecurity.com have the opportunity to vote for their preferred Security products. Below is a list of the Readers' Choice categories, the month that visitors can submit their votes, and the announced winners.
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- Endpoint Security - April 2013 - DeviceLock
- Email Anti Virus - May 2013 - GFI MailEssentials
- Group Policy Management - June 2013 - Netwrix Auditor
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- Authentication / Smart Cards - December 2013 - RSA SecurID
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Geez! It's been a while since I've written up a "5 Questions" feature! Sorry about that. Let me make it up to you. As a Neutrogena Ambassador I get access to the world of Neutrogena, this includes being able to introduce you to amazing people like Makeup Artist Elizabeth Ulloa. Read up on this Los Angeles beauty pro below!
Name: Elizabeth Ulloa
Occupation: Celebrity Makeup Artist & Neutrogena® Hispanic Beauty Ambassador
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Current City: Los Angeles, CA
Web site: www.elizabethulloa.com
Blog: www.smartchicbeautiful.com
Twitter: @eli_ulloa16
What's your favorite thing about being a makeup artist?
My favorite thing about being a Makeup Artist is definitely making a living on what I'm most passionate about, you can't beat that!
I've traveled to the most beautiful places in the world and worked with amazing talent on and off screen. The most rewarding part is to be able to instantly change a woman's perspective on how she looks at herself.
I love the fact that I can help to instill confidence in women and especially now as Neutrogena's first Hispanic Beauty Ambassador to be able to communicate a message of health and beauty to Latinas.
Where do you get your inspiration?
I get my inspirations through movies, museums, different cultures and nature. I'm a huge fan of portraits and drawings, you can learn a lot about the face structure by painting and drawing portraits.
What's your favorite beauty tip or skin care advice?
My favorite beauty tip is "less is more". Keep your makeup fresh, natural and youthful!
My skin care advice is plain and simple, Wear Sunscreen at all times Rain or Shine! Also, follow a simple skin care routine that incorporates Cleansing and Moisturization. Your skin is your canvas and the time you invest in caring for it will determine how much makeup you will need to use.
The products you select for your daily beauty regimen have a big impact on your skin's health and overall appearance. Brands like Neutrogena® offer a complete range of products, including cleansers, moisturizers, sunscreens and cosmetics for a natural and flawless look while providing important skincare benefits.
What is your beauty weakness?
Manis & Pedis.
What advice would you give to any aspiring makeup artists?
The best advice I can give to any aspiring makeup artist is to be Professional.
Your Artistry and reputation come hand in hand, being a professional Makeup Artist is not a trend, it is a career. Always have your Makeup kit spotless and well organized. If you are lucky to have a chance to be an assistant to a well – established Makeup Artist become a sponge and learn everything you can.


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SAINT LEO, Fla. – Just three days after the Saint Leo men's basketball team (12-3, 5-1 SSC) suffered a devastating overtime loss to the University of Tampa Spartans, Lions' fans were given something to smile about. In a Saturday afternoon contest that featured excited crowds, buzzer-beating three pointers, and stunning dunks, the Lions found a way to turn an early lead into an overtime win over Florida Tech (7-7, 1-4 SSC), defeating the Panthers 76-67 from inside the Marion Bowman Activities Center.
The first half of the contest began with a 9-0 run by the Lions, and the momentum continued throughout the rest of the half. The first twenty minutes of play featured a game-high lead of 16 points, and the Lions possessed a 13-point lead heading into halftime.
Although the second half began right as Florida Tech stepped back into the gymnasium, the atmosphere in the Bowman Center changed quickly as the Panthers unleashed an attack. On a run that allowed them to score 9 points in just under 3 minutes, the Panthers showed more intensity than they previously had in the first half.
It wasn't until the clock read 5:01 that the Panthers were able to tie the score at 53, but the Loins refused to back down. With the shot clock winding down on the next play, senior Trent Thomas drained a three-point shot just before the buzzer to put the Lions ahead, 56-53. Two minutes later, the Panthers had the score tied for the second time, but another made three-pointer by Trent Thomas put the Lions ahead yet again.
With just one minute left in regulation, the Lions led the game 60-58. However, Florida Tech's Julius Reid tied the game up for the last time with 36 seconds to go and the crowd inside the Bowman Center absolutely exploded. The Lions took their last and final time out with 20.6 seconds on the clock, but neither team was able to capitalize on the remaining time.
The overtime segment began with a mesmerizing dunk by senior Tom Neary as he collected third dunk of the day. Two minutes later, the Lions led 64-60 with 2:32 left on the clock, and after a Florida Tech turnover, the Lions regained possession. Seconds later, junior Jerrel Harris sank a mighty three pointer that brought the crowd to its feet. The next two minutes passed by slowly, marked wutg numerous fouls and free throws, but the Lions were eventually able to let the clock run out with 6 seconds left in overtime and win 76-67.
Highlighted by the offensive performances of Trent Thomas (16 points), Marcus Ruh (15 points), Jerrel Harris (15 points), and Tom Neary (13 points), the Lions totaled 12 assists on the afternoon while shooting 66.7% from the free throw line. On the defensive side of the effort, seniors Marcus Ruh and Shaun Adams led the Lions in rebounds with 12 and 10, respectively.
The Lions look to continue the intensity when they get back in action when they travel to St. Petersburg to take on the Eckerd College Tritons on Wednesday, Jan. 23. Tipoff is slated for 7:30 p.m.
For more information on the men's basketball team be sure to 'like' the Lions on Facebook and 'follow' the Lions on Twitter.


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I don't know if you get the kids' show "LazyTown" over there, but the show's hero, Sportacus, says he goes to bed at 8:08 so he can be rested and full of energy for the day!!
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I have a 15 month old and my wife told me about the show. I've watched a few times and dig the cheesy TECHNO music that is played. However, I've not noticed his bedtime, but I will keep my eyes on it (especially while I sit around in Dallas waiting for the hurricane to bypass my house near Houston)
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Pioneering a Way to Distinguish Blood Disorders From Child Abuse
Child deaths are especially challenging for coroners and medical examiners because several diseases have symptoms that can mimic those of abuse. Dr. Michael Laposata and his colleagues have designed a series of blood tests to diagnose such disorders more accurately.
Last year, as part of our ongoing investigation into the troubled state of death investigation in America, PBS "Frontline," ProPublica and NPR took a closer look at what can be the most troubling and difficult cases — suspicious deaths of young children.
We discovered a growing awareness in the medical community of a variety of diseases that can mimic the symptoms of child abuse, including hereditary blood disorders, leukemia and vitamin K deficiency.
One doctor we spoke to — Dr. Michael Laposata, a pathologist and blood-clotting expert at Vanderbilt University who co-published a 2005 study on diseases that can mimic abuse — is pioneering a new blood testing regimen to rule out these types of disorders.
"If you're lucky, most places ... do the three routine tests: PT, PTT [both blood-clotting tests] and a platelet count, and that's it," Dr. Laposata told FRONTLINE in a phone interview. "It turns out most of the kids that have a bleeding problem have something other than that."
Laposata and his colleagues have devised a system to make blood testing as foolproof as possible for doctors in cases of potential abuse: They created a tiered series of blood tests, known as a "Non-Accidental Injury Coagulation Panel," which can identify underlying disorders that are more common in children. The panel can be performed with a small amount of blood, which is key when the patient is a baby.
"I think it's the most comprehensive evaluation for a bleeding disorder that anybody has put forth to date," Laposata said.
The panel is expected to be introduced soon at Vanderbilt and Dr. Laposata hopes to study its efficacy and to follow cases through the system over the years.
Because blood tests like these can only be performed on living patients whose blood is still flowing, a gap remains in diagnosing underlying conditions from autopsies. Laposata hopes that advances in genome testing could someday help close it, allowing for hereditary disorders to be better identified.
He said he also hopes his coagulation panel "will spur doctors to invent similar panels to evaluate bone injuries and skin changes that are also misdiagnosed as child abuse."
Laposata was one of a number of doctors and other experts to offer testimony during the appeals process of Ernie Lopez, a Texas man convicted in 2003 of sexually assaulting 6-month-old Isis Vas. Isis, who had bruising and bleeding in the brain and vagina, later died. Lopez was sentenced to 60 years in prison. After reviewing lab tests performed on Isis before her death, Laposata concluded that they contained "clear abnormalities" and suggested that Vas suffered from a bleeding disorder known as disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). He gave an affidavit in the case in 2010.
Last month, the Texas Criminal Court of Appeals voided Ernie Lopez's conviction, saying Lopez received ineffective counsel because his attorneys did not adequately challenge the prosecution's medical evidence. Potter County District Attorney Randall Sims says he will retry Lopez.
Take a look at Dr. Laposata's PowerPoint presentation highlighting the difficulty in diagnosing abuse cases. On one side is a photo of a child with bruises from a bleeding disorder; on the other, a photo of a child who was abused.
"I've been looking at patients with bleeding problems for years, more than two decades," he said. "And if you show me the two children with the bruises on their legs, I couldn't tell you that that one is the bleeding disorder. I'd have to do the blood test to find out."
Gretchen Gavett is a digital associate producer for Frontline. "The Child Cases," our film on questionable convictions in child death cases, rebroadcasts tonight on PBS (check your local listings). You can also watch it anytime online.
Post Mortem: Death Investigation in America
A year-long investigation into the nation's 2,300 coroner and medical examiner offices uncovered a deeply dysfunctional system that quite literally buries its mistakes.
The Story So Far
In TV crime dramas and detective novels, every suspicious death is investigated by a highly trained medical professional, equipped with sophisticated 21st century technology.
The reality in America's morgues is quite different. ProPublica, in collaboration with PBS "Frontline" and NPR, took an in-depth look at the nation's 2,300 coroner and medical examiner offices and found a deeply dysfunctional system that quite literally buries its mistakes.


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Just wanted to introduce myself. My mom Mom was diagnosed with bile duct cancer in May of 2007. Her oncologist is a wonderful doctor as well as his staff and they begain to fight this battle with her on May 29. She did very well with the treatments, eventhough there were some bumps along the way. Her platelets were very low at times, potassium, magnesium, iron levels, etc. would go down from time to time, but still Mom and her team persevered. Finally in the summer of 2008, they decided to give her a break for a couple of months. However, upon her return for treatment, they discovered that the tumor had grown a little, so they loaded up with some new ammunition and began another round of treatment (5FU). But this time, it faltered and her body just couldn't deal with it - she had to have 3 units of blood, had to have a port put in (for ease of administering further chemo treatment) and also had to have albumin infusion therapy. Which brings us up to her current status.
For now, Mom is resting and gearing up for new research and new chemo therapy treatments to become available. Her family, faith and friends keep her busy and optimistic.
Her legs swell due to the fluid retention that goes along with the liver not functioning. She is under the care of Home Hospice, and there are so many questions, but I am afraid of the answers.
I am scared almost everyday that things will not stay the same and that her condition will worsen and I won't be prepared. (are we ever prepared???)
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Quit has welcomed today's announcement by law firm Slater and Gordon that they will be seeking leave to appeal to the High Court against the Federal Court's decision dismissing a class action against tobacco companies on behalf of sick smokers.
Quit Executive Director Todd Harper says the news of the appeal comes as tobacco firms find themselves under increasing legal pressure, with New Zealand joining with all Australian states and Territories to investigate the possibility of combined legal action, and a massive pay out this week in the US to a smoker dying of lung cancer.
'The message is clear that tobacco companies' tactics will no longer be tolerated, and they will have to face the allegations of their misconduct in court.'
'A US jury's finding this week that Philip Morris and RJ Reynolds acted with malice, knew about the health hazards of smoking, and deliberately mislead the public about the dangers of smoking is also significant.'
'Tobacco companies are facing mounting legal pressure to account for their conduct.'
'There is no bigger public health issue in Australia smoking results in the deaths of 50 Australians every day, yet even in the face of insurmountable scientific evidence, tobacco companies have denied the lethal consequences of smoking.'
'We're particularly concerned about the rate that young people are taking up smoking 8 out of 10 new smokers are children, and children as young as 12 are taking up the habit.'
'This disturbing trend can only be tackled if we stop the tobacco industry's deliberate targeting of young people through their point of sale activity and product placement.'
'They've fought to prevent consumers knowing the truth about the harm smoking causes. They've fought against health warnings on cigarette packets.
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Topic: TEDDY'S UPDATE
Me first! Mine is simple. I am doing great. ONC is watching closely because if a GIST tumor is to return it usually does it with in the first couple of years after surgery. PET Scan in June and that's it.Oh, Colonoscopy again in October.
TEDDY: First I told the ONC about the visit to the Radiologist and how unhappy I was and he agreed may be time to change. I found a super Radman who has seen T twice before when he was wearing a "drainage bag' we liked him and he is at our hospital...no more running downtown. The ONC thinks it is a great choice.
There are 2 tumors. One is 3CM and is at the upper right curve of his colon. A PET Scan only shows hot spots, it does not define so they are not sure if it is in the colon or on the outside.ONC is ordering a CT Scan with contrast which will define them.This tumor has grown from 1 CM to 3CM since found last Fall. Second tumor is near the right kidney and is the same size, 3CM but has not grown from the last PET Scan.
He is also ordering a Colonoscopy to make sure nothing is going on inside the colon. Lastly, T has been complaining of a pain in his right hip in the bone. He will be getting a bone scan to make sure bones are A OK.
I would think these 3 tests will be done in the next week or so, this ONC does NOT waste time. In the meantime any doctor who sees T cannot get over how good he looks and generally feels. His next visit is in May to go over the tests. Then I am hoping a game plan will be set up.
It is not the news we wanted but we did expect it. I always say we remain Realistically Optimistic.
So that's my story and I'm sticking to it! I guess my gut was right in telling me that something was going on, but its all small enough to be handled, we hope. Tomorrow, a Kentucky Derby party in Tucson!


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Warminster's first home match since late November proved an afternoon to forget as they were soundly beaten at Folly Lane.
The Amber and Blues welcomed back talismanic skipper Dave Coleman after an injury lay-off and started well with some early possession.
However, it was Wimborne who took the lead with a penalty.
Using their pacy wingers, Wimborne then added a converted try for a 10-0 lead.
The home side had a good 10-minute spell, Coleman leading from the front, but could not crack the defence and came away with just a Jason Sprangle penalty.
However, when they were penalised before half time, Wimborne kicked their own penalty to make it 15-3.
The second half followed in a similar vein as Wimborne scored a third try from a catch and drive.
Warminster fought back and winger Chris Douglas twice went close before they finally scored through number eight Dean Priestman, who went over from a close range scrum.
That was as good as it got for the hosts though, Wimborne adding two further tries before the end.
- WEAKENED Westbury were made to pay as they crashed to a 50-5 defeat at Blandford.
Travelling with just 15 players due to last-minute drop-outs, their troubles were made worse when fly-half Simon Higgins was carried off with a knee injury after 10 minutes.
On a heavy pitch, the 14 players performed well, restricting Blandford to scores out wide using their extra man.
In the second half Westbury made inroads with some strong runs from the pack and centres Darren Fuller and Nathan Brown.
Fuller eventually powered over in the corner for a consolation try midway through the second half and Westbury almost got another when veteran scrum-half Bryan Clarke made a break, but just lacked the speed to reach the line.
Westbury host local rivals Warminster tomorrow (2.15pm).
- BRADFORD remained in fourth place by inflicting a first defeat in 10 league matches on second-placed Pewsey Vale.
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But saying Clarke was a spy doesn't do him justice. He was a meta-spy, a master counterespionage, counterterrorism savant, the central node where all the most secret, stolen, security-encrypted bits of information gathered by our trillion-dollar human, electronic and satellite intelligence network eventually converged. Clarke has probably been privy to as much "above top secret"- grade espionage intelligence as anyone at Langley, NSA or the White House. So I was intrigued when he chose to talk to me about the mysteries of Stuxnet.
"The picture you paint in your book," I said to Clarke, "is of a U.S. totally vulnerable to cyberattack. But there is no defense, really, is there?" There are billions of portals, trapdoors, "exploits," as the cybersecurity guys call them, ready to be hacked.
"There isn't today," he agrees. Worse, he continues, catastrophic consequences may result from using our cyberoffense without having a cyberdefense: blowback, revenge beyond our imaginings.
"The U.S. government is involved in espionage against other governments," he says flatly. "There's a big difference, however, between the kind of cyberespionage the United States government does and China. The U.S. government doesn't hack its way into Airbus and give Airbus the secrets to Boeing [many believe that Chinese hackers gave Boeing secrets to Airbus]. We don't hack our way into a Chinese computer company like Huawei and provide the secrets of Huawei technology to their American competitor Cisco. [He believes Microsoft, too, was a victim of a Chinese cyber con game.] We don't do that."
"What do we do then?"
"We hack our way into foreign governments and collect the information off their networks. The same kind of information a CIA agent in the old days would try to buy from a spy."
"So you're talking about diplomatic stuff?"
"Diplomatic, military stuff but not commercial competitor stuff."
As Clarke continued, he disclosed a belief we're engaged in a very different, very dramatic new way of using our cyberoffense capability—the story of the legendary cyberworm, Stuxnet.
Stuxnet is a digital ghost, countless lines of code crafted with such genius that it was able to worm its way into Iran's nuclear fuel enrichment facility in Natanz, Iran, where gas centrifuges spin like whirling dervishes, separating bomb-grade uranium-235 isotopes from the more plentiful U-238. Stuxnet seized the controls of the machine running the centrifuges and in a delicate, invisible operation, desynchronized the speeds at which the centrifuges spun, causing nearly a thousand of them to seize up, crash and otherwise self-destruct. The Natanz facility was temporarily shut down, and Iran's attempt to obtain enough U-235 to build a nuclear weapon was delayed by what experts estimate was months or even years.


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"That's what she said."
"Pamelaaaaa Pamela Lama Ding Dong."
"Ooh ooh ahh ahh ahh pew pew pew! Translation: That's what he [Michael] said!"
"I am both a night owl and an early bird. So I am wise, and I have worms. "
"I'm not supersticious, but I am a little-sticious"
"I'm going toooooo drop a deuce on everybody........"
"That's what HE said."
Michael Scott is the star of NBC show The Office and resident demigod of Scranton, Pennsylvania. Also known as Scottman, The Scottster, Dr. Scottie M.D., Scootbooter, Scootie, Sckeet, Scottmeister Flex, or his favorite Scott Milk? He is the one who coined the phrase "That's what she said" before anyone else and is considered to be the most awesome of all people in history. Though not considered hilarious by his peers, it is a well known fact that Michael Scott is not only a best friend of Stephen Colbert, but also possibly the most hilarious person to ever set foot on the earth, causing many head asplosions and gut bustings in his day. Known as the king of Crapulon 5, Michael Scott worked the Spice Mines for ten years of his life, learning the ethics of hard work and the skills of killing a man in a bar fight.
edit Prison
In 1983, Michael was sent to prison on charges of killing a man in a bar fight and kidnapping the President's son. There, surviving off three square meals a day of gruel omelletes and the souls of children, he was dubbed the name Prison Mike. Michael claimed the worst part of his prison life was the dementors, for they were "everywhere! Despite popular belief, prison was not the meeting place of his now BFFL. By placing his trust in the aptly named Trusty McTrust, Scott was able to escape from prison using only his two front teeth (he now has artificial teeth, which enable his super apocalypse surviving powers), an anti static wrist strap, a paperclip, a blowtorch, a hacksaw, a match, a paperclip, paper, knives, guns, WMDs, Blaster cannons, head asplosionators, 5 finger discount, starships, a monkey, a drill, a hammer, a sled, and a rocket ship. There is currently a movie in production based on this miraculous escape entitled "Miraculous Escape: Prison Mike: The Trusty McTrust Story." It will be directed by Uwe Boll and Ken Burns. Michael Scott is God.
edit The Many Faces of Michael Scott
Agent Michael Scarn is one of the many alter egos pertaining to the super human Michael Scott. Originating from Russia, Agent Michael Scarn and his sidekick Dwigt fight renegade paper companies, dinosaurs,Zach Effron, Nazis and the man. Most importantly, Michael Scott is God.
"Michael Klump" is a fatter version of Michael Klump and is infinitely funnier than anything Eddie Murphy has done in the past two decades.
"Ping" is the Asian version of Michael Scott. Me so sowwy. Me dwive weal bad.
edit Apocalypse
It is (usually, not always) a well known fact that Michael, who was aided by his BFFL Stephen Colbert, survived the apocalypse caused by mass kitten huffing. In this apocalypse (of which you no doubt can't remember, as it happened in 149 BC) Michael and Stephen were commissioned by the Apocalypse NOW campaign (which was a smear campaign against the banning of kitten huffing).
In a heroic but epic display of bravery, Scott managed to slay the evil dragon of dragon-ness and unicorn killers with one blow from his ninja stars, which he borrowed from his other best friend Dwigt.
edit The Fusion
The fusion requires two people of near equal power levels or awesomeness (in this case the latter) to perform a type of mating/hexing dance/ritual, in short, synchronized swimming. Both members must point upwards at a 45 degree angle in opposite directions then shouting "FU" (few). Then both partners will sidestep on their tippy-toes towards each other while slowly drawing out the word "SION!" Upon reaching the appropriate range, the mates will arch their bodies and connect their index fingers to each other and shout "HA!" If done correctly, Michael Scott and Stephen Colbert will fuse into Mikephen Scolbert or Stephcael Colbott. The outcome of contests such as Rock, Paper, Scissors thumb wars, rolling a d20, and idle threats such as my dad can beat up your dad will result in who will have the dominant appearance. Michael's success creates Scolbert and Stephen's creates Colbott, both of which have the same power level. They however do not compare with that of jordan wades.
While many would believe this fusion would create God, or the equivalent thereof. This in fact actually makes him/her the strongest man alive. He is stronger than Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Captain America, Hulk, Goku, Vegeta, Gohan, Goten, Gonads, Speed Racer, Trunks, Piccolo, Frieza, Sailor Moon, Hello Kitty, Chuck Norris, George W. Bush, Hillary Clinton, Milli Vanilli, and Raptor Jesus combined! Fusion only lasts for about a half hour or until someone says "You just lost The Game!" Since The Game has been around since the dawn of time and time hasn't been around since the dawn of time, Mikephen Scolbert/Stephcael Colbott could stay in fusion for years, until some retard invented time and decided to create divisible increments such as half hours!
Much like unicorns, Big Foot, Nessie, and petewentz, it is very rare to see a Mikephen Scolbert/Stephcael Colbott in the wild and catch it with a Pokéball, Great Ball, Ultra Ball, or god forbid the use of a Master Ball! If you manage to catch one, no doubt you'll be the coolest kid on the block and it is imperative that you find someone with the other version of your fused offspring so you can trade or battle each other. However, the fight between Mikephen Scolbert and Stephcael Colbott will not only result in a stalemate (e.g. the epic Metapod vs. Metapod battle from Pokémon Episode 4) but it'd create a time paradox and Revolver Ocelot would cease to exist because you killed his cocky 20 something year-old cowboy ass 40 years earlier with your knife which can't be broken except by the massive claws of a cave demon (aka a crab) which could rip a tank apart... Jesus Christ!


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HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S 4 Google Play edition Review - Nearly Nexusby Brian Klug on 6/26/2013 1:00 PM EST
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RichUK - Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - linkTouchWiz > Standard Android Reply
Silellak - Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - linkSaid no one, ever. Reply
RichUK - Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - linkI just said it. Reply
Waveblade - Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - linkBig Papa Joe right here Reply
secretanchitman - Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - linkHaha the ladies love the wiz! Best vergecast ever lol :) Reply
TheDome - Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - linkSaid no one except one idiot.* Reply
RichUK - Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - linkPipe down, kid - get back to your pokemons. Reply
prophet001 - Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - linkDangit!!
Now that song's going to be stuck in my head.
*hums tune*
*Gotta catch em all!!! Pokemon!! Gotta catch em all!!* Reply
Wolfpup - Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - linkWow, the one guy who likes groody third party mods gunking up their OS is getting mad. Reply
theduckofdeath - Friday, June 28, 2013 - linkThe only guy who loves 3rd party mods? Really? You are aware that only one single percent replaces manufacturer firmware with something different. I and I am pretty sure they all sit there wasting days trying to get it half as functional as it was before they clicked Confirm in Odin on their PC. Reply
LordOfTheBoired - Thursday, June 27, 2013 - linkHey, don't be hatin' on my bulbasaur! Reply
Jewgong - Sunday, June 30, 2013 - linktouchwiz...designed for children and idiots. Reply
krazyfrog - Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - linkI actually love several of the TouchWiz features. Just wish Samsung hired better designers. Reply
Jedi2155 - Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - linkRight with you there. While many of the features I find super handy, I really don't like the aesthetic design around TouchWiz. I do generally prefer TouchWiz over stock Android though. Reply
designerfx - Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - linkdoesn't mean we're foolish enough to believe you. Reply
darwinosx - Thursday, June 27, 2013 - linkTouchwiz is bloated, laggy, non-working, UI mishmash that sucks. Reply
theduckofdeath - Friday, June 28, 2013 - linkCongratulations for commenting on something you clearly have no clue about. Reply
mwildtech - Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - linkTouchWiz is pure garbage. You got big balls sir..... Reply
hsew - Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - linkSecond that. Until Google comes up with its own Multi-Window. Reply
beluga - Thursday, June 27, 2013 - linkTouchWiz is fine. Just install a different launcher like Nova and all is good. Reply
lwatcdr - Thursday, June 27, 2013 - link"TouchWiz is fine. Just install a different launcher like Nova and all is good."
Ummm yea... It is fine once you don't have to deal with it. Reply
theduckofdeath - Friday, June 28, 2013 - linkMaybe you should learn what a launcher is? Reply
DukeN - Thursday, June 27, 2013 - linkActually agree with this.
I would've disagreed before I bought a Nexus 4, and subsequently ended up selling it. Touchwiz IMO is a lot faster for a daily driver, but not for people more obsessed with modifying/customizing the interface than actually using the phone. Reply
cyberguyz - Thursday, June 27, 2013 - linkAndroid standard = Trebuchet. Never cared for it.
TouchWiz = No scrollable wallpaper, gotta take a whole lot of samsung bloatware to get it. No Thanks.
Nova = way better than both together.
Nova better than both thanks. Reply
LittlBilly - Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - linkI can't wait for the S4 GPe rom to be released so that I can blow away all the crap-ware on my AT&T S4. Reply
Adnim - Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - linkHow do I buy one of these Google version phones, its not listed on the PLAY website? Reply
thesavvymage - Thursday, June 27, 2013 - linkit is if you live in the US. Theyre US only for now. Reply
designerfx - Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - linkexactly! and getting photosphere back will be nice, too. Reply
bplewis24 - Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - link"There's some truth to the continual OEM refrain that "there's a lot you need to do to Android to make it a phone for regular consumers.""
Actually, there is no truth to that. Reply
Coentje44 - Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - linkPLEASE SYSTEM DUMP OF FIRMWARE FROM I9505G S4 Reply
FHM - Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - linkHey Brian, can you tell if the Google Play Edition of the S4 has the rSAP protocol like the "OG" S4 does? Reply
StarHawk - Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - linkOn Google's page it says the CPU for the S4 is a Snapdragon Pro. Is that the 600 or is there a difference? Reply
Martuv93 - Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - linkIt's the same. Reply
enderwiggin21 - Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - linkWhite-only = no sale for me. I actually had to go back and cancel my order because I was too quick on the trigger. Reply
sherlockwing - Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - linkDon't see enough of a substantial improvement for me to sale my GS4 to get a Gpe. I will probably wait for the Optimus G2(if it have 32G+micro SD) or Nexus 5(if it have 64G). Reply
pixelstuff - Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - linkPersonally I hope Google releases an updated Nexus 4. Not a Nexus 5 like all the rumors suggest. Reply
Martuv93 - Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - linkWill it be possible to get the international i9505 (Samsung Galaxy) and flash the "stock" ROM? Reply
edlee - Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - linkJust load a Pacman/Slimbean/Paronoid/AOKP/CM Rom and you will enjoy either one of these phones more. Reply
kleos44 - Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - linkBrian, does the SGS4 GPe camera take faster shots than the stock model? My disappointment with the SGS4 stock is how slow it is to take a shot from button press compared to the SGS3. Reply
apertotes - Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - linkI think that a battery test that does not include any kind of game can not reflect a realistic use. I would love to know how, other than browsing, do different phones perform battery wise while playing, say Real Racing 3, or Temple Run, or Virtua Tennis.
Hell, maybe even including a 3DMark complete run on the battery test could work. Reply
teiglin - Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - linkI echo the request for a game-related benchmark or five. At the very least one benchmark of a simple/puzzle game (Cut the Rope or whatever), and a 3D/more GPU-intensive game (though this is admittedlyproblematic with the rate of change of ARM silicon and generally high turnover of mobile games, anything relatively recent would satisfy me) Reply
apertotes - Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - linkI would like to ask those with a larger experience than me how many of these devices' drawbacks are completely amended with a simple trip through google play. For example, the camera interface. Stock camera is bad. Install Camera 360 or Camera FX. So, take any of these phones and give it to a experienced user, and after 1-2 weeks of tweaking (not counting installing new roms, or else what's the point?), they may as well have gotten rid of any drawback whatsoever. Reply
coldpower27 - Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - linkYeah, people want the phone to be great out of the box, not have to tweak like mad to get rid of the drawbacks, there shouldn't be issues to begin with. Reply
apertotes - Thursday, June 27, 2013 - linkdownloading 5 apps and changing some settings is not tweaking like mad. Reply
DukeN - Thursday, June 27, 2013 - linkMaybe it's just me but there are a lot of things touchwiz does that stock Android lacks. Even with apps like Camera FX and custom ROMs (liquidsmooth, paranoid, stock CM are ones I tried) I couldn't mimic some of Touchwiz' basic timesavers.
Slide to call/message is indispensable for me. Also the camera app with Touchwiz is drastically better than AOSP, and frankly both third party camera apps off Google Play aren't as intuitive IMO.
Also the one touch drag-down top menu in Touchwiz is unique with brightness and other settings, some of the ROMs let you setup for wireless radio control but it takes quite a bit of tweaking.
I'm probably in the minority here but after going through a few Android devices, I'd probably take Touchwiz over stock AOSP. Reply
Drazick - Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - linkDoes the SGS4 GPe still has the Slide to Call / SMS? Reply
thesavvymage - Thursday, June 27, 2013 - linkMy nexus 4 doesnt so the chance the sgs4 has it is next to 0. Theyre runnign the same build of android, so if the n4 doesnt have it the sgs4 wont either. There are NO samsung customizations here Reply
umadBRAH - Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - linkHtc one on Sunspider 0.9.1 I get 760ms - 780ms on 1.29.xxx.13 and on 4.2.2 also Reply
teiglin - Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - linkIt still boggles my mind that HTC (or Google?) didn't pick the UMTS-over-AWS-enabled version of the One for this like the GS4. Seriously, what the #@#%$?
Anyway, not many surprises here. I would definitely dispute your advice that anyone who knows what AOSP is shoudl get the google editions--band options aside, I think anyone who is comfortable flashing a custom ROM is better off getting a better price from their operator. Especially with an easy S-OFF available for the One, there is only danger to your warranty if you're either foolish or experimental. I think the segment of people who should buy these is a rather small slice--those who know enough about Android to want the stock experience, but are not savvy enough to be comfortable flashing a custom ROM. For everyone else, there are better options available--whether operator-subsidized from AT&T or just flat-out $20 less from T-Mobile. Not to mention alternate colors, if that's your thing.
For myself, I already have a tmo One and will likely give CM another try once full code gets released to AOSP and presumably the niggling little bugs are worked out (did I hear you say bluetooth?). That said, I don't see myself wanting to live with the stock camera app, which was a big part of the reason I ditched my Nexus 4 in the first place, and while the Sense Gallery app is needlessly complicated, I do like the features it offers. Pretty much everything else is cosmetic, and that is easy to change. Reply
The0ne - Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - linkAgreed. But comparing stock apps is valid if you're sole purpose is to do that. But the marketplace is there for a good reason and absolutely no one escapes it by not trying new and different apps. There are drawbacks to using 3rd party apps however and there are expectations of an OEM app but this is really all meh as options are widely available to chose from. Reply
Kidster3001 - Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - linkWhy no Dalvik benchmarks? The vast majority of Google Play apps are NOT native. I am very interested to see how much drop in performance (and resulting increased power consumption) there is with AOSP Dalvik versus Samsung/HTC Dalvik.
Re: Browser benchmarks. The best JS engine always wins, even over better hardware. Reply
Mr Majestyk - Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - linkSo how is this different to installing CM10.1 say yourself, which is much nicer than stock AOSP. Reply
A5 - Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - linkI prefer AOSP to CM. But it isn't really that different from installing an AOSP ROM except for the official support. Reply
Laststop311 - Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - linkyou can easily root and turn any s4 into a vanilla nexus device by flashing that rom they use on the developer edition. Reply
Diagrafeas - Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - linkWhat is the RAM usage after first boot for GPe and Stock on both of them?
What about free storage? Reply
benjdm - Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - linkI don't see the Galaxy S4 GPe in the Web Browsing battery life graph. Did it get inadvertently left off? Reply
CrystalBay - Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - linkThanx much, Brian for the review comparison. Reply
chubbypanda - Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - linkThank you Google and HTC for making this happen! Now if only HTC One GPe were available worldwide... Reply
dougxd - Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - linkBrian...can you check to see if Google Wallet works? Reply
Kamus - Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - linkDoes anyone know if the samsung has color profiles like s4? Reply
thesavvymage - Thursday, June 27, 2013 - linkits not in stock android, so no it doesnt have it. Assuming you mean for the screen Reply
akdj - Thursday, June 27, 2013 - linkWow...completely off topic, but damn! I can't get rid of my original 'Note' fast enough! Good. Lord! The speed, in every test on these new handsets just absolutely SMOKE the Galaxy Note and GSIII! Unreal...in some case 4-500% increase in performance...still another 6 months to go. Amazing though, the performance increases across the board in just one years time. The Note and GSIII along with the iPhone 4S were really the top of the heap about 13 months back. Now, those numbers are barely enough to 'anchor' your list!
That said...pretty amazing how well the iPhone 5 has held up to the newer generation Snapdragon procs. It's still definitely holding its own...even topping the newer hardware in all of those GL/graphic benches. Crazy.
Here's to looking forward to the Note 3 or SG5! Damn two year contracts. This move though by Google will make me second guess my next Android purchase....exactly because of this option. Forget the carrier subsidy. In the two year plan, you're always laying a helluva lot more than the 550-700 dollar range on these Google Play options
I think that may be a third group to add....those of us in America, where the cell companies and their massive monopolous empire they've built on these '2 year' subsidies. Crazy....$600 up front and 40-60 bucks a month vs. a C Note for 24 straight months....that is easily a 50% savings on the initial purchase. Reply
qucktaker - Thursday, June 27, 2013 - linkCan I assume that the Samsung SAFE APIs will not be included in the Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition? Reply
MrDarthBuddy - Thursday, June 27, 2013 - linkAre you going to benchmark that Radeon card too? LOL Reply
cbutters - Thursday, June 27, 2013 - linkWhat about wifi calling? Reply
cyberguyz - Thursday, June 27, 2013 - linkSamsung includes exFAT to support SD cards >32GB under license with Microsoft.
Because raw Android does not license this from Microsoft, can it provide the same SDCard support that Samsung does? I am doubting it - hence only half-assed support for >32GB SDCards. Reply
augustofretes - Thursday, June 27, 2013 - linkI wouldn't worry too much about the crappy camera, or a missing application, I'm sure there's going to be a perfectly functional ROM that will simply bring the HTC's or Samsung's framework to an otherwise AOSP ROM to run the camera app, etc. Reply
xaml - Thursday, June 27, 2013 - link"I've had a lot success handing out Nexus 4 phones"
You wouldn't mind, now, would you? ;-) Reply
nubian1 - Friday, June 28, 2013 - linkMy concern is that the kernel is still being supplied by the respective manufacturers with Google only supplying the Stock Android OS. This can still lead to lack of ongoing support as newer handsets come out from HTC & Samsung. I'm not convinced. Reply
bamyasi - Saturday, June 29, 2013 - linkContrary to what Brian wrote in his review, GS4 GPE is an AT&T variant and its radio does not include WCDMA Band IV (AWS), so T-Mobile HSPA+ will not work on this phone. Oh, and GP phone page clearly states this (under Tech Specs). Reply
hollovoid7 - Saturday, June 29, 2013 - linklol no comparison to Razr Maxx HD in battery life? Seriously tho, not buying another phone that does not last at least as long as that phone does. Reply
vhargyle - Saturday, June 29, 2013 - linkDont buy the HTC One. Had it a week. Glass broke first time I dropped it - six inches to my desk. Gorilla glass? Took four years to break my iphone. Antenna gate is alive. Have to hold with two fingers and several inches from my ear. And do not try texting in bed in the dark. Real trouble keeping the display lit. Phone keypad is odd on that first digit. And yes it has gremlins. Volume turns down to zero by itself. Surfs goggle all by itself. Camera just starts whenever.
About AT&T. Dont believe what they say about the protection plan. The deductible is $199 no MATTER what the store rep tells you.
It is beautiful to hold and touch. But put a $25 shock cover on an all aluminum case?! Reply
batongxue - Sunday, June 30, 2013 - linkSense? Yes.
TouchWiz? No Reply
TinCity - Monday, July 01, 2013 - linkNot only did I buy one of the best smart phones of 2013, but Amazon has some awesome s4 cases at great prices. I'm so excited that I just wanted to share the deal that I received on my s4 case http://amzn.to/12zGpJ0 - Don't know how much longer these discounts will be active, but they have many. Reply
AngelT - Monday, July 01, 2013 - linkDo either of these have issues with apps/games? I currently have the HTC Desire, having issue w/game & HTC won't assist, saying they don't support 3rd party apps. Just curious, if I have to update I don't want same issues. Reply
dineshramdin - Tuesday, July 02, 2013 - linkI find it pretty difficult to reset things and had difficulties with volume buttons. Reply
NobleHelium - Tuesday, July 02, 2013 - linkCan you tell us what languages are supported on the Google Play versions, please? Is it the full spectrum of languages like the Nexus devices? Reply
anitaantoinette - Wednesday, July 03, 2013 - linkBig fan of samsung galaxy s series. Did my homework. Got alot of my information from this site also http://www.samsunggalaxysreview.org Reply
darkice1111 - Tuesday, July 09, 2013 - linkMy iPhone 5 iOS 7 beta 3 results: Sunspider 1.0 - 709.0ms; Kraken - 13783.9ms; Octane v1 - 3056; Browsermark 2.0 - 3056. So 9 month old dual core hardware that's faster than anything on the market today, and faster in some benchmarks than Qualcomm's 800 that's not even on the market yet... Google, wasssssssup??
I don't believe the soc on the iPhone can be THAT GOOD... So why isn't Android getting faster?? Reply
vinhsoft - Tuesday, July 23, 2013 - linksamsung was really great http://trangcongnghe.com Reply
TheEvilBlight - Sunday, August 25, 2013 - linkWish google could compel vendors to allow OS updates. The market is going to fragment to heck with things on Gingerbread, Honeycomb, ICS, Jellybean (and god forbid, even some Froyo) Reply


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Face left students as new "Study of Society and Environment Curriculum" approved by Labour Government for Queensland, Australia, according to the Courier Mail, Saturday June 10th, 2000 p.3 "Out" are English explorer Captain James Cook and Australia's longest serving prime minister, Robert Menzies, both of whom made abundant use of Biblical statements in public life. "In" are anti Christian Ho Chi MIn and others of similar ilk. Queensland Council of Parents and Citizens State President, Chris Jones claimed the QCPC fully endorsed the content which "allows children to make up their own mind, to take well informed decisions, and not just take in what may be the bias of their family".
Editorial Comment: Such a syllabus should be subtitled "How the West was Lost" since the one thing it can't do is allow students to make up their own mind. It blindfolds them in anti-Christian, anti-Creation biases, whose subvert aim is to "dishonour your family". The devil knows the commandment "honour your father and mother" was given by God with a promise, i.e. those who honour their parents would live long in the land. Ipso facto, when you dishonour your parents you eventually lose your land, and thus the west is lost. (Ref. Education, West, Curriculum)


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Carroll native Dan Orlano stands in front of the London Eye on one of his first visits to the city.
September 20, 2013
On Aug. 17, 28-year-old Carroll native Dan Orlano left the town he had called home his entire life, and crossed the Atlantic Ocean with nothing but a suitcase full of clothes. More than eight hours and 4,000 miles later, he landed in England.
"I've always wanted to travel the world. I felt like the time was right for me to do that," he said. "Carroll will always be the place I consider home, but it was my time to really go and see things I've never seen before. It was my time to go and move across the country and not know a single soul, because I could."
Orlano said it took him two days to recover from jet lag. He spent those two days getting to know 11 other new hires before the group moved to the campus of TASIS, The American School in England, where Orlano will spend the next year teaching fourth-grade students. This year will mark Orlano's seventh in teaching, and his fifth with fourth-graders.
The private school caters to families involved in the international business community. It is located Thorpe, Surrey, a small village about 40 minutes outside of London. The village has two businesses - a convenience store and a pub, the central meeting place for drinkers and non-drinkers alike, and the first stop when the school cafeteria food doesn't make the cut.
"It's a huge stereotype, but they do have quite a bit of fish, fish and chips, meat pies," Orlano said, admitting that adjusting to the different food has been one of the biggest challenges of the move. On his first trip into London, he grabbed dinner at a Burger King.
"I was dying for a chicken sandwich and fries," he said with a laugh.
Despite his cravings for American food, Orlano said that sampling the local cuisine has helped "open his eyes to different cultures." His fellow teachers and students have also begun to teach him about their cultures. Orlano estimates that 50 nationalities are represented at the school. Though his own students are all Americans, Orlano is also a dorm parent, in charge of 13 high school boys during the week. The individuals hail from Spain, Greece, Austria, Egypt and Belgium, to name a few - Orlano is the only American living on his floor.
"It's interesting for me to talk to these guys," Orlano said. "It's a fun learning experience."
He has noticed differences in forms of greeting, fashion and vocabulary. In the Spanish culture, it is common for the boys to hug and kiss on the cheeks when they meet, an action Orlano never saw in his seven years in Iowa school hallways. Clothing is not baggy. In English slang, nice guys are called "blokes," girls can be called "birds," moms are called "mums" and pants are called "trousers," while "pants" refers to underwear.
"I got in a bit of trouble," Orlano said with a laugh. "You say, 'I spilled something on my pants,' and people look at you like, 'Why would you say that in public?'"
Orlano also finds himself afraid to cross the road.
"I don't know where they're coming from or turning to, I always look 100 times before I cross the road," he said. "Everything seems extremely backwards, the roads are so narrow, it feels like you could get into an accident at any time because the margin of error is so slim."
But it's a small price to pay to have the world at his fingertips.
One mile from a train station, Orlano has a straight shot into downtown London, where he has been to watch a football (soccer) game, visited the London Eye (giant Ferris wheel on the Thames River) and Big Ben, and taken a tour of the Harry Potter film studio. Orlano is also a short 15-minute taxi ride from the airport, where $80 and a short flight would allow him to spend a Saturday in Milan, Italy.
"It's the same cost as going (from Carroll) to spend the day in Iowa City for a football game," he said. "It's crazy how close everything is and the travel opportunities here."
Except for a fishing trip to Canada, Orlano had never before been outside the United States, and he is the only teacher he has met at the school who has never been to any European country other than England. But that won't be the case for long. His current position includes room and board, leaving Orlano with no expenses. He already has plans to host a school trip to Rome, Italy, and has booked flights to Lisbon, Portugal, and Krakow, Poland. Orlano also hopes to visit Spain, is only a few hours from Paris, and said that he would love to visit Egypt if the social and political issues settled down.
For the moment, he is content to visit landmarks in England, all of which are still new to him. Windsor Castle is only 10 miles from the school while Virginia Lake, a location used frequently in the Harry Potter films, is a mere three-mile jog, which Orlano makes several times a week.
"I want to have as much fun as I possibly can and take advantage of this opportunity," Orlano said.
He received the opportunity after attending an international teaching job fair organized annually by the University of Northern Iowa. While discussing the fair with Bill Baddeley, a fellow staff member in the Carroll School District where Orlano taught four years before moving overseas, Baddeley told him that he had a friend working at TASIS. Baddeley's friend connected Orlano with the headmaster. After a 30-minute interview, Orlano was offered the job.
Both his class size and classroom in England are smaller than in Carroll. The majority of students attend the school for only one to three years before their parents move. They regularly participate in exploratory classes, such as drama and foreign language or other topics U.S. students often don't study until they reach high school. Despite the different environments, Orlano said, a fourth-grader is a fourth-grader.
"They want to feel like they're successful, cared for, important," he said. "That's no different in Adams or Fairview (elementary schools in Carroll)."
Orlano said he misses his friends in Iowa and still gets up every Saturday to check how Carroll High School's football team did, stopping mid-sentence via Skype to exclaim, "There are those Carroll trains I've been missing!"
He appreciates the support from everyone back home. His mother, Wilma Orlano, is a family consumer science teacher in the Carroll district. His father, Bill Orlano, is a guidance counselor in the Coon Rapids-Bayard Community School District.
Orlano added that emails he receives from former students help remind him why he does what he does.
"One of the things I try to get students to do is not be afraid to take a risk, to do something outside their comfort zone," Orlano said. "I hope to inspire them to do something similar."
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Free dental work available on Saturday
Published: Thursday, February 14, 2013 at 5:34 p.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, February 14, 2013 at 5:34 p.m.
On a first-come, first-served basis, Gainesville residents can get a free day of dental care from Millhopper Family Dentistry.
Free dental work
What: A day of free dental work -- fillings, extractions and cleanings -- for the first 100 people in line.
When: Saturday, starting at 8 a.m.
Where: Millhopper Family Dentistry, 3510 NW 43rd St., Gainesville
Contact: 377-1705
Starting Saturday at 8 a.m., the dental office will perform fillings, extractions and cleanings for the first 100 people in line, said Dr. Alecia McDonald, a co-owner of the practice.
"This is our way of giving back to the community," she said. "We're glad it's picking up steam."
The day of service, four years running after Saturday, isn't limited to just regular patients -- it's for everyone in the community.
"For some people, this is a yearly checkup," McDonald said. "We get some people who arrive really early for it."
In past years, the prospect of free dental care has drawn people to the clinic the day before.
Last year, the first person showed up around 3 p.m. before McDonald had even closed up for the day.
And usually, the first five people in line are the first five every year, she said.
"It's people who could really use the work and don't have the money," she said.
McDonald said everyone at the Millhopper clinic recognizes how tough economic times can be; that's why they want to help.
The full day of cleaning tends to be tough and laborious, but with help from local practitioners, like Dr. Gary Altschuler, Endodontic Associates and this year a group of University of Florida dental students, the constant scrambling is manageable, she said.
"We work hard together, everybody takes a leadership role. And it's a good way to get some camaraderie among the dental community," McDonald said.
"When we're done, we leave the office and say, 'Phew, glad that's over.' But the next day, it's always the same: We talk about how that day was so much fun and that we can't wait to do it again," she said.
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The festivities begin at noon.
The read I'm getting is that the Rangers are going hard for Brad Richards, but they expect several teams to be involved — maybe even a surprise team or two — and if they whiff on him, they won't go for another big-ticket guy.
They might also try to add a piece here or there, but Richards will be Glen Sather's only major target today. At least that's what I'm hearing.
Look at the bright side. No matter what happens, it won't be the worst free-agency day in Rangers history. Right?
Will be back by noon, at least, with a Go Time!
In the meantime, here's that link again. I've watched it several times, and it cracks me up every time.
Pre-season news: Because of the renovations at the Garden and the Europe trip, I'm hearing the Rangers will only play three preseason games on this side of the pond. Two of those will be against the Devils, one in Albany (hear that Julie?!) and one in Newark; then they will play in Philly and fly directly out of there to Europe.
Prior to that, training camp opens Sept. 16 with physicals, and I suspect the next day on the ice — and unless John Tortorella has softened (he hasn't), there won't be pucks for the first two or three days.
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Malton will again bring fine dining to its streets when it hosts one of Britain top food festivals over Saturday and Sunday.
This year's recipe for national success includes more stalls, events, cooking demonstrations and entertainment than ever before.
The celebration of Yorkshire's finest food and drink, being staged for the sixth year, sees the official launch of the town's new cookery school, which admitted its first budding chefs this month.
VIP guests include Masterchef stars and celebrity chefs such as Jean-Christopher Novelli, The Incredible Spice Men, and the Chiappa Sisters, plus all the top local talent.
There will also be fun for the whole family including a "Big Top" of children's activities ranging from mask making to cake decoration.
The stage is also set for a children's cookery theatre where Matthew Williamson, Head Chef at the Wentworth Arms, will be whipping up some mouth-watering delicacies.
Malton has been making a name for itself as one of the best places to enjoy local produce in Yorkshire and its annual festival is one of the most successful in the country.
Home-grown talent includes Andrew Pern, James Mackenzie, Stephanie Moon, Sara Danesin Medio, Saira Hamilton and many more.
For visitors wanting the red carpet treatment a new initiative introduced this year is the stroller wristband.
For £5, the wearer is granted access to the Taste Trail, a chance to win a stay at the Talbot Hotel, access to the VIP garden enclosure and a vote in the Best In Festival Awards.
If tickets have been purchased for festival events, the wristband can also give access to priority seating – on a first-come, first-served basis.
Visitors can also take a seat in a pop-up restaurant, based the beautifully-renovated town hall, and the launch of the Malton Cookery School at Saville House, after years of work.
The aim is to make cooking fun and attract people of all ages to improve their cooking skills and some of the top chefs will be popping in over the weekend to share some tips.
For those who prefer to cool off with a pint, a beer festival is being hosted by Brass Castle and Bad Seed Brewery, along with Yorkshire Ales.
Entry is free, although some demonstrations and activities are ticketed so visit maltonyorkshire.co.uk to ensure a place, or pop into Malton Relish, to ensure a place.


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A wealthy business executive turns 50 and his wife has found a unique present - six Japanese bells on a silken rope. One of them, the fifth, seems to ring on its own on occasion. It starts to drive the man crazy but he won't part with them. Add a Japenese businessman, the German proprietor of the antique shop that sold the bells, an old friend of the gentleman who is a private detective, his business assistant, and a police investigator and you've got the complete cast assembled to create this mystery.
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- Spur strap detail
- Coin slot within boot
Get your own little savings going with this Cowboy Boot Money Bank by Giftcraft. This fun bank takes the form of a cowboy boot with decorated spur straps. Get in the western spirit with this bank, it would be great as a gift or a fun piece for yourself!
Style(s): 685957
Lifestyle: Western
Color: Multi