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I have a very old looking rifle that I can't identify online. I would be interested to know what it is, so that I could possibly replace the missing fore-grip. I would greatly appreciate it! Click to see Pictures
I man meffert pinfire in I'm assuming made around 1890. How many barrels are on it?
Thats sweet, looks like an old side by side Shotgun, love the duel triggers, British of some sort I would guess by the Crown. The engraving is nice also. Definitely a Gentleman's gun, not a beater. I would not try to fire it without a complete check out of a Gunsmith and the correct loads if it checks out. Shes a real beauty, a keeper for sure!
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Imman(ual) Meffert is listed in Journal-Verlag Schwend Hall GmbvH Schwabisch Hall 1979, volume 2. Was able to find listings for Immanual Meffert active in Suhl in 1846 and between 1870 and 1882. In other words, you have a very old gun made in Suhl, Germany WAY WAY over 100 years ago. This is a black powder gun, and probably should not be fired with ANYTHING. Short of finding a sister gun, you will not "find" parts for this one- these were guild made (hand made) guns.
If you want to see more of his guns, you can buy a copy of the catalogue of Meffert guns from the German Gun Collectors Association.
http://germanguns.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=25&ze nid=aae76d958d793a3cf5bab0674301aa12
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one barrel. its octagonal. its a double trigger system rifle. the barrel release is underneath the trigger guard
I know its not black power, it has break action. I can see the firing pin. it has a cartridge but im not sure what caliber
This is a real interesting gun please keep us posted maybe its a form of a Shuts-zen rifle excuse my spelling
Sir- trust me on this. Your gun IS a black powder firearm. Did not say it was a muzzle loader, using loose powder.
Prior to about 1884, ALL gunpowder, whether in cartridges or not, was black powder. That was the year that Poudre B was created- one of the first smokeless powders. It was not until several years after that that all guns were made for smokeless.
Black powder is a deflagrating (burning) product, smokeless is based on nitroglycerine and nitrocelluslose. Black has an entirely different pressure curve than smokeless.
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HILLSBORO, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon fuel cell manufacturer has announced an agreement to sell $500 million worth of equipment to a clean energy company in Austria.
ClearEdge Power Inc., of Hillsboro, announced Tuesday the contract with Gussing Renewable Energy GmbH in Gussing, Austria, will produce up to 50 megawatts of power by the year 2020.
ClearEdge says it represents one of the largest orders yet for the fledgling fuel cell industry.
A privately held company, CearEdge produces fuel cells that are about the size of a home refrigerator. They take a fuel such as natural gas and breaks it down to produce heat and electricity.
The agreement calls for Gussing to sell, install and service ClearEdge systems in Austria.

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The Stamps Family Charitable Foundation Music Scholarship Fund provides full music merit scholarships exclusively to students at the University of Miami Frost School of Music through the generosity of South Florida philanthropists and music lovers Penny and E. Roe Stamps. It fully funds tuition plus room and board for 19 music students who are selected to form Stamps Distinguished Ensembles as part of their curricular program. These exceptional young artists advance together throughout their studies at the University and their four-year participation in their distinguished chamber ensembles.
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The Stamps Family Charitable Foundation Music Scholarship Fund reinforces the Frost School's leadership position in music education. It redefines music curriculum by creating entrepreneurial units among highly motivated, highly talented students and giving them an opportunity to collaborate on both jazz and classical platforms. Most notably, the program prepares students for a career in music by giving them direct access to the world of music. This innovative combination of funding and real-world experience helps to attract the most talented musicians across the country to the Frost School of Music.
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Nephrolithotomy surgery abroad is a welcome option for patients requiring a kidney stone removal surgery, but cannot get one in their home country due to factors including costs or waiting lists. Sometimes patients might not find medically advanced centers in their county, in which getting a kidney stone removal surgery overseas seems to be the best bet. A kidney stone removal in the U.S. cost includes surgery as well as pre and post operative expenses such as check ups, medication and follow ups.
This cost is greatly reduced when the patient opts for a nephrolithotomy abroad. Many destinations have emerged as medical tourism centers, where patients can get treatments at reduced prices. When it comes to nephrolithotomy, India has lately come up as a much sought after medical destination. Kidney stone removal surgery in India is available at an effective price, providing optimum medical care.
Indian medical tourism services arrange a comfortable and low cost medical treatment package for foreign patients to get a successful kidney stone surgery in India at various Urosurgery centers. Several packages are offered for patients who opt for a nephrolithotomy in India, depending upon the individual's requirements. In addition to India, Mexico also offers low cost nephrolithotomy surgery. Nephrolithotomy surgery in Mexico is also performed by qualified doctors and the costs are quite affordable.
Nephrolithotomy, or Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, also called PCNL, is the surgical removal of stones from the kidney via a small puncture wound, (up to about 1 cm) through the skin. Usually administered under general anesthesia or spinal anesthesia, a nephrolithotomy is most suitable to remove stones which are more than 2 centimeters in size. Cost of a nephrolithotomy varies depending upon a patient's individual requirements and circumstances.
On this page, you will find general information on nephrolithotomy, how kidney removal is undertaken, a brief overview on the procedures involved in nephrolithotomy, as well as the recovery time. Also, we will throw some light on nephrolithotomy surgery abroad, with special focus on India and Mexico, where patients can get a nephrolithotomy at very affordable rates.
Symptoms that Point to a Possible Nephrolithotomy Surgery
Kidney stones are often painless and show no alarming symptoms. Mostly they just pass off on their own. However, some kidney stones do not get expelled from the body on their own, and need surgical removal. These stones will give out the following symptoms:
- Sudden intense pain in the lower back, usually on the side of the affected kidney
- Nausea and vomiting
- Blood in the urine
- Pain during urination
- Need to urinate frequently
- Fever and chills
Immediate medical attention is required upon the occurrence of these symptoms. Once a kidney stone condition is established, the doctor will recommend a nephrolithotomy as soon as possible.
Nephrolithotomy Procedure
A nephrolithotomy is performed under general anesthesia and normally requires about 7-10 days of hospitalization, both pre and post surgery. An incision is made usually around the back, along the last rib. It may also be made on the stomach when the surgery is open and a part of the kidney is to be removed as well. The stones are taken out by the surgeon and the incision is closed.
Due to the use of general anesthesia, the patient might feel disoriented for around 24 hours. Pain killers are given to control any discomfort. Complete recovery post a nephrolithotomy surgery can take up to 2 months. Light physical activities can be resumed a month after the surgery, while it can take up to two months to restart more strenuous activities.
Types of Nephrolithotomy Surgery Procedures
Standard Nephrolithotomy – This surgical procedure takes about 3-4 hours to complete and is administered under general anesthesia. A small incision is made in the patient's back on the side overlying the affected kidney. A track is then created from the skin surface into the kidney and enlarged using a series of Teflon dilators. A nephroscope (instrument with a fibre-optic light source and two channels for viewing the insides of the kidney and washing out the area) is inserted in the enlarged track. Smaller kidney stones are removed directly, while larger ones are broken. The incision is closed and a catheter is placed to drain the urinary system. Over the next 24 hours, kidney stones which were broken into smaller pieces are drained out of the body.
Mini-percutaneous Nephrolithotomy – A relatively newer form of PCNL, this nephrolithotomy procedure is performed with a miniaturized nephroscope. Although it cannot be used for larger kidney stones, it has been found to be 99% effective in removing smaller stones. The advantages of a MPCNL include fewer complications, lesser operating time (about one and a half hours) and a shorter recovery time.
Risks Associated with Nephrolithotomy Surgery
There are some risks associated with a kidney stone removal surgery. They are:
- Bleeding which maybe a result of injury of blood vessels within the kidney
- Infections
- Injury to the colon
- Injury to the renal blood vessels
- Urinary leak may persist for few days
- Sepsis, a serious medical condition characterized by a whole body inflammatory state
Nephrolithotomy Recovery
The complete recovery period post a nephrolithotomy surgery is generally 2-3 months. Post operation, the patient is hospitalized for 2-3 days and all body functions are closely monitored. Follow ups are the most essential thing and depending upon the requirements, the surgeon comes up with a follow up schedule for each patient which should be religiously followed. Pain killers and other prescribed medicines help speed up the recovery process
Patients are advised to ease into their daily routine. Light activities can be resumed after a couple of days, whereas complete return to strenuous activities can take up to 2 months.
Cost of Nephrolithotomy Surgery Abroad
The nephrolithotomy procedure includes surgery costs as well the pre and post operation costs. This expenditure is increased, when coupled with the costs of ultrasounds, scans, medication and follow up visits. The total cost of a kidney removal surgery is, at times, too expensive for every patient to afford. Also, in their own country patients might face issues like lack of advanced medical facilities or long waiting lists. This is where the option of getting a nephrolithotomy surgery abroad comes in. India and Mexico have lately emerged as the preferred destinations for a kidney removal surgery. Nephrolithotomy in India is offered at affordable costs and performed by well qualified and experienced surgeons (http://www.medicaltourismco.com/india-hospitals/doctors/dr-haresh-dodeja.php).
Nephrolithotomy Surgery in India
A nephrolithotomy surgery is India is a very good and cost effective option for international patients seeking a safe and low cost kidney stone removal operation. The country houses some of the most advanced medical centers with well experienced and qualified doctors. Many foreign patients are treated for kidney stones in India every year. The cost of medical treatment in India is affordable and the reason India is a favorable destination is because of its infrastructure and technology, which it is at par with those in the western nations. India is fast emerging as the most competent and cost effective contender in the world medical tourism scenario.
Uninsured patients can also get a nephrolithotomy surgery in India with the help of medical tourism companies. A nephrolithotomy surgery in India costs much less, and even after you sum up all the traveling, accommodation and medication expenses, it is still quite affordable.
Nephrolithotomy in Mexico
Mexico is also a preferred destination for patients seeking a low cost and safe kidney stone removal surgery. Offering advanced medical facilities, the country is a favorable option for patients from the U.S. and Canada, due to its proximity to their home nations. Every year, many nephrolithotomy surgeries are successfully administered in Mexico. The surgery costs are less and the facilities are at par with those in the western nations.
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The Lyve Solution Is Here: Introducing LyveHome with the Lyve App and Service
CUPERTINO, Calif., May 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --Lyve Minds, Inc.(Lyve) has announced that its first product, LyveHome, with the Lyve app and service, is available for sale in the US. Lyve's first product offering can be purchased on MyLyve.com.
LyveHome and the Lyve app are powered by a cloud-based intelligent service that enables your devices to talk to one another regardless of platform. The Lyve service distributes your photo and video collection for you, giving you access to it from any of your mobile devices via the Lyve app, keeping protected copies across the LyveHome and other storage you decide to bring into your Lyve account.
As photos and videos are collected in the Lyve app, the Lyve service creates a master index and, with the LyveHome, mobile-optimized versions of each. The full resolution images are safely stored on the LyveHome, and the mobile versions are distributed to your other devices running the Lyve app. When you want to view the original of any photo or video, simply tap on the mobile version in the Lyve app and the full version will be fetched from the LyveHome. The optimization enables the viewing of hundreds of thousands of photos and videos on even a 16GB phone truly a lifetime of memories at your fingertips, enabling you to rediscover those special moments in your life.
For anyone who has ever lost their favorite photos and videos on a device, ran out of room on their smartphone, or simply didn't have the photo they were looking for in the moment they wanted it, Lyve offers a more complete and simplified solution for managing your most important memories, simply and seamlessly.
"It's not about having a portion of your life with you -- it's about having your whole life with you on the devices that matter the most-- your mobile devices," says Tim Bucher, CEO of Lyve. "Lyve isn't a solution for storing your life's memories. It's ultimately a solution for experiencing, rediscovering and sharing those memories." Wherever you have your personal content stored-- either on an external drive, mobile device, or SD card, Lyve collects and organizes it so you can easily find the memory you're looking for, on any device or storage you decide to use.
The Lyve solution offers the convenience of the cloud with the controlled protection and lower cost of a personal storage device. LyveHome is completely private and in your control, and the Lyve service is built to continuously evolve, with updates to the Lyve app and LyveHome available over the air as new features are released. The Lyve app is available for iOS, Android, and OS X devices with support for Windows coming soon. Additionally Lyve is supported on select Vizio Smart TV's, bringing your life to the big screen.
As featured on CNBC, Walt Mossberg named Lyve "one of the hottest gadgets at CES 2014" for its intelligent technology, ease of use, and sleek design. It's now available for purchase on MyLyve.com. The LyveHome powered by the Lyve service is priced at $299 and includes the Lyve app, downloadable on any number of devices.
About Lyve Minds, Inc.
Lyve is focused on creating the best experience for collecting, protecting and rediscovering consumers' photos and videos. Lyve believes technology should serve us better, and in today's increasingly mobile world consumers require a better solution for enjoying all of life's moments captured across our devices. Lyve provides a complete mobile solution consisting of the LyveHome, an always-on device, and the Lyve app that allows for the movement of photos and videos across devices in one, consistent view. Lyve is a start-up based in Cupertino, CA, and is made up of a proven team who has been a part of bringing to market some of the world's leading consumer products. For more information, visit Lyve's website, MyLyve.com.
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Don't wait! Sail now!: Queen of the Mississippi Cruise Review by lx50hatch
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Don't wait! Sail now!
Destination: USA
Embarkation: New Orleans
Some of the things that I enjoyed most were the putt putt on the top deck and the accommodations. Our room had a private balcony which I spent a lot of time on, enjoying the fresh air and scenery. The accomodations of our stateroom were roomy with more than enough space for my wife and me. We had the option of having a king size bed or two twin beds.
The entertainment was great and I couldn't believe the quality. The entertainment was top notch and very interesting. The historian onboard was very knowledgeable, really knew his stuff, and always had something to say about the ports we were in. All of the entertainment was very professional.
The service from the staff could not have been better. They catered to every need and went More above and beyond. At our first meal, I asked for chocolate milk, which the server had to make herself. At every meal, including our last, I never had to ask for it. The server always brought a glass of chocolate milk directly to my table before I even had to ask. I also mentioned that I preferred Diet Pepsi (they serve Coke) and when I returned to my room after a tour, there was a 12-pack of Diet Pepsi waiting for me. Outstanding!
We had an opportunity to take a tour of the wheel house and meet the Captain which was a highlight of my week. The Captain was one of the most interesting people I have met and I enjoyed the opportunity to have several conversations with him throughout the week. The Hotel Manager, Cruise Director, and the rest of the staff were pleasant and always in a good mood.
The tours were adequate for the ports that we visited. The tours always provided lots of facts and were very informative. None of the tours were boring or drawn out. I do wish that we had a chance to get off the bus more on the Fort Donelson tour in Dover to take pictures and see the sights close up, however, it was still an outstanding tour.
As far as dining goes, it was almost overwhelming! We ate like kings & queens! All meals were very well prepared and the choices were more than adequate. They changed the menu every day which kept things fresh. If you wanted more food and asked, there was no problem. Or, they gave you the option to ask for half portions. Meal times were the best time to meet new people as there was open seating. You could sit with new people at every meal.
Again, I wish that we would have decided to sail sooner. This was one of our best vacations and we look forward to sailing with American Cruise Lines again. American Cruise Lines offers so many great options for cruising in the United States. We might even convince our friends to come along on the next one! Less
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Check out this compelling guest editorial by Scott Gunderson, University of Wisconsin extension dairy agent for Manitowoc County that offers support and admiration for modern agriculture. It first appeared in the Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter.
"Agriculture in Manitowoc County is big business and at the same time it is primarily a family business," Gunderson says." All too often we hear the term "factory farm" when some people speak of what they consider large farms.
"Even if the term "factory farm" were true, nearly 100 percent of the farms in Manitowoc County are owned by the families who run them," he adds. "Sure they have employees, but so do traditional factories and businesses."
"Just like those traditional factories and businesses, dairy farms (my preferred terminology no matter what size operation) often need to grow in order to survive and hopefully thrive. I've heard many farmers tell me over the years that, "If I don't grow, I'm going backward."
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In Pilgrimage to Dollywood, Morales sets out to discover Partonand#8217;s Tennessee. Her travels begin at the top celebrity pilgrimage site of Elvis Presleyand#8217;s Graceland, then take her to Loretta Lynnand#8217;s ranch in Hurricane Mills; the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville; to Sevierville, Gatlinburg, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park; and finally to Pigeon Forge, home of the and#147;Dolly Homecoming Parade,and#8221; featuring the star herself as grand marshall. Moralesand#8217;s adventure allows her to compare the imaginary Tennessee of Partonand#8217;s lyrics with the real Tennessee where the singer grew up, looking at essential connections between country music, the land, and a way of life. Itand#8217;s also a personal pilgrimage for Morales. Accompanied by her partner, Tony, and their nine-year-old daughter, Athena (who respectively prefer Mozart and Miley Cyrus), Morales, a recent transplant from England, seeks to understand America and American values through the celebrity sites and attractions of Tennessee.
This celebration of Dolly and Americana is for anyone with an old country soul who relies on music to help understand the world, and it is guaranteed to make a Dolly Parton fan of anyone who has not yet fallen for her music or charisma.
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"A melodious road map...There is much here that is both interesting and infomative." —Kirkus
For 6,557 miles, Chuck Klosterman thought about dying. He drove a rental car from New York to Rhode Island to Georgia to Mississippi to Iowa to Minneapolis to Fargo to Seattle, and he chased death and rock 'n' roll all the way. Within the span of twenty-one days, Chuck had three relationships end—one by choice, one by chance, and one by exhaustion. He snorted cocaine in a graveyard. He walked a half-mile through a bean field. A man in Dickinson, North Dakota, explained to him why we have fewer windmills than we used to. He listened to the KISS solo albums and the Rod Stewart box set. At one point, poisonous snakes became involved. The road is hard. From the Chelsea Hotel to the swampland where Lynyrd Skynyrd's plane went down to the site where Kurt Cobain blew his head off, Chuck explored every brand of rock star demise. He wanted to know why the greatest career move any musician can make is to stop breathing...and what this means for the rest of us.
Former MTV music programmer and MTV blogger Courtney E. Smith delivers a humorous and edgy look at the world of music from the female perspective.
You never leave home without your iPod. Youre always on the lookout for new bands, and you have strong opinions when it comes to music debates, like Beatles vs. Stones. For years, youve listened to guys talk about all things music, but the female perspective has been missing. Until now.
Drawing on her personal life as a music enthusiast, as well as her experience working at MTV and in radio, Courtney E. Smith explores what music can tell women about themselves—and the men in their lives. She takes on a range of topics, from the romantic soundtracks of Romeo and Juliet to the evolution of girl bands. She shares stories from her own life that shed light on the phenomenon of guilty pleasures and the incredible power of an Our Song. Along the way, she evaluates the essential role that music plays as we navigate lifes glorious victories and its soul-crushing defeats. Finally, here is a voice that speaks to women—because girls get their hearts broken and make mix tapes about it, too.
"Courtney Smith has smarts and sass in spades. Her insights are as hilarious as they are thoughtful, and when you finish reading this book, youll feel like you just got home from a perfect night out with your best friend. And youll want to listen to Prince. At full volume." —Megan Jasper, Executive Vice President, Sub Pop Records
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Selectmen Tuesday night declined a revised offer from the developer of the Leominster slots parlor and moved ahead with the town's petition before the state Gaming Commission.
Selectmen voted against accepting the "side letters" The Cordish Companies offered that would have upped the town's payments from the standard $5,000 offered most other towns to a total of $17,300.
Lancaster has a separate deal because of its proximity to the proposed location, just over the town's border on Jungle Road in Leominster. Lancaster last week signed an agreement that will bring it $35,000 yearly and $200,000 in engineering work on the Route 117 and 70 intersections.
Bolton, however, felt it could do better that the offer from Cordish, especially given the amount of traffic the slots location would generate on already-busy Route 117 through town.
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A Stylish Carabiner with Compass
In the corporate world, everyone knows the great value of exceptional promotional gifts. People are also aware today about the effectiveness of these corporate gifts. They are excellent in terms of winning the confidence of your clients. If you are a little thoughtful about the type of promotional gift that you choose, you can really do a lot to boost the image of your company. Why don't you think about gifting a nice Carabiner with Compass? This would be a very unusual gift and that will help in making your company stand out. Those who are interested in mountaineering or tree climbing will definitely like this Carabiner. It is perfect for those who love to go out on expeditions. If you are aware that your client is setting out for a mountain climbing or hiking trip, then gifting this would be the perfect thing to do at that time.
When you look at the features of this Carabiner closely, you will notice what a fantastic product it is. The carabiner is only 8mm long, but it is very effective. Its ergonomic shape makes it very easy to clip the rope. It comes with a strap and split ring. The bend in the gate helps in clipping and unclipping. It is lightweight and has a perfect strength to weight ratio. The metallic part of the carabiner is anodized so that it offers better corrosion resistance. Those who have used this product appreciate its strength and lightness. Any good carabiner should have these features. With this item, you don have to worry about the quality. The material is excellent and you will not have any problem with it. Another unique thing about this carabiner is that it features a wonderful compass to mark the direction, whenever you want to. By going through our website, you can find out other types of carabiners as well.
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Mariposa Restaurant Review: Located in the Silver Lake Lodge, this elegant restaurant features tree trunk beams, wood floors and a corner fireplace. Menu items include roasted pancetta-wrapped quail, veal tenderloin medallions, Rock Mountain rack of lamb and a white chocolate-and-passion fruit dome. Tasting menus, vegetarian options and nightly specials are also available.
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After quietly leaving UTA last week, Idris Elba is the hot actor in play, and it's suspected he'll either land at WME or CAA. Elba seems poised to finally make that transition from great actor to movie star, so he's a real catch. But the gang at UTA certainly did their job; the agency booked him into Prometheus, Thor, Pacific Rim and Mandela: The Long Walk To Freedom, the latter a film the agency packaged around director client Justin Chadwick. By the time he's done starring in Guillermo del Toro's Pacific Rim this summer and following up by playing Nelson Mandela in the Oscar–bait Weinstein Company release later this year, Elba should finally reach that level of stardom that has inexplicably eluded him. I must say that after watching his turns in The Wire and especially Neil Cross's British crime series Luther, I find it baffling it has taken this long; how many actors out there are as good as this guy? Elba has also established himself as a serial agency jumper in the U.S. He moved from ICM to CAA, back to ICM, and then chose UTA over WME and CAA two years ago. He remains managed by Anonymous Content and agented by Ken McReddie Associates in the UK.
'Luther' And 'Pacific Rim' Star Idris Elba Is In Play At The Big Agencies
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Why has it taken it so long? Because Hollywood is not invested in leads other than whites. Denzel has how many heirs to Clooney's and Brad's? It's ok, Hollywood – you can actually create the future, make it look like the world, not just keep the myopic status quo going. Be the change that's already here.
Good point. The antiquated mindset of "foreign markets not buying non-white leads" is total and utter BS, especially with the emergence of so many non-white markets.
Nobody seemed to mind the non-white actors in LIFE OF PI, which earned $600M+ globally. (Granted, the digital tiger doesn't hurt.)
One more thing on non-white leads in a globalized Hollywood. Just look at Idris Elba's bio to see how interconnected the world has become. His dad's from Sierra Leone, his mom from Ghana. He grew up in the UK. This summer he'll be starring in an American blockbuster, directed by a Mexican, co-starring a Japanese woman, and filled Japanese-style mega-robots. It's the world of tomorrow — today!
good lookin out 4A very handsome, tall, muscular, experienced & of course, dark skin actor, whom is an acclomplished one @ best! i watch all of his movies sink or swim. including, Daddy's Little Girls by Tyler Perry. keep up the good work complimenting dark actors. dont 4Get about; chiwetel ejiofor, collin salmon, david oyelowo, akinyele agbaje-annouye, deobia operai, naomie harris (miss moneypenny), or eamonn walker. WORD!!!
Idris is everything. Such a talent. So handsome. So deserving of mega-fame.
So much shade being thrown at Idris here. Clearly someone has an ax to grind.
not shade. it is TRUTH. this actor has a loyalty problem. why leave UTA? and…RACISM is the reason why it is taking so long for him to pop.
If you've never been told by a producer or movie exec that your lead has to be white because foreign markets don't buy non-white leads, then you've never spent a day in this business. There are exceptions and it's a narrow, uninformed perspective, but it's said every day.
I was told by a very well known and also very good Hispanic actress she was turned down for a sci-fi role with the words, "Whoever heard of a Mexican in space?"
Bwah, what a thing to say! Ricardo Montalban, the original KHAAAANNN!!! was a Mexi.
I can't even believe the writer of this article was disingenuous enough to ask why big stardom has eluded a talent like Idris Elba. Hollywood is too busy trying to make stars out of bland white leading men over and over and over again ( hello Sam Worthington) than to give Elba a shot.
Even if he does pop, the best he can hope for in today's Hollywood is a few third leads in some A list movies.
Man, UTA can't hold on to anyone.
Not RACISM! We're talking "male lead" here. To cross over to that Alpha Position is a hard call for Studios. Can Idris "open" a film? Does he have an audience? In a world where Denzel, Jamie Foxx and Will Smith are still holding position as leading men "of color", and all three of these guys have 20 plus years of acting experience, unfortunately Idris has to continue to fight his way to the top, that's the HOLLYWOOD way!…. He'll get there.
Big fan of Idris. Think he deserves a huge career. I even like the idea of a non-traditional Bond. My problem is that Idris is already in his 40s and Craig is doing two more Bonds, so that's at least another 6 years before he could take over the role which means he'd be pushing 50. I say, go with the idea but find another actor, someone in his 30s.
While I think that it appears that he may lack loyalty, we don't know the full story. But what we do know is that in this day and age of Hollywood back-stabbing, every man has to be for himself. And I think that what we also know is that UTA is more of a "TV" space than CAA and WME are where the big movie stars go. Idris is one hell of an actor, and in addition to being sex on a stick, is about to enter an Oscar campaign. Not being loyal annoys me, but we don't know the story AT ALL so why jump to conclusions? Idris doesn't have to "fight for the top;" he's there, as his fan base has quietly been growing and is about to explode. He'll carry a film (or three or four) soon. Very soon.
He's not that good an actor. he chews the scenery in Luther. far too heavy handed
Would love to see him as Bond someday. Anyone think he'll be next up after Craig?
My God, seeing him in a Bond movie (as a villain maybe?) would be so awesome.
Can we just let Bond be Bond? Sure, he's a sexist, imperialist phallocrat who kills without mercy. But 007 is MY sexist, imperialist phallocrat, and he's awesome. I don't mind if Donald Glover plays Spider-Man. I'm hip to the idea of Denzel as The Equalizer. Let's have Jet Li play Perry Mason as a drag queen for all I care. Just leave James Bond alone!
Yes, let's please "leave" YOUR Bond to enjoy all by your whitebread self. Mkay sounds like a plan.
Since so very many millions enjoy Bond as he is it has nothing to do with bread and everything to do with a well established character and world. Changing Bond's color for the hell of it would be, in this case, only so much 'right on'. Why not make him an Asian woman while you're at it? Or would you prefer to see Chris Helmsworth or Sam Worthington in a rebooted 'Shaft'? I'm with Reggie on this.
If you think Bond's character hasn't undergone massive changes in the past fifty years you don't know anything about Bond or haven't been paying attention. Skin color is the least of the issues at hand. The original audiences that "loved Bond for exactly who he is" for decades wouldn't have recognized the Bond depicted in SKYFALL.
And what makes you think the only reason to change skin color would be "for the hell of it?" Hmm surely it couldn't have anything to do with, you know, acknolwedging the changing face of Great Britain over the past decades, when Britons of west African descent are making contributions at the highest levels of entertainment and science and government, you know, SORT OF LIKE IDRIS ELBA HIMSELF. Or maybe you think they're not "really British" (wink wink), even if they were born and raised in London?
Obsessing over skin color is pretty retrograde, dude. Some people just need to be dragged kicking and screaming into the 21st century…
Your point would be more valid if it weren't for the fact that they change Bonds after four or five films (if varies from actor to actor, but you see my drift).
Idris Elba has the presence, the pure physicality, to be a perfect Bond, which is why – despite those reasons I already gave you – they will probably choose a "lesser" actor who just happens to be white.
Idris Elba was good in 'Luther' but tended to go over the top. But you (especially HW and Brian) seem so keen for him to be the next Bond purely because he is black. At present he has yet to establish himself as an actor who can open and carry a film, let alone a franchise, in the way Samuel Jackson and Will Smith have, not that I would want to see either of those two gentlemen play Bond. You are simply saying Bond should be black and whom can we cast? For the record, though, there were a couple of Black Britons in the frame for the role but the job eventually went to Daniel Craig. Idris Elba maybe, one day, possibly, perhaps, but not yet.
He's the next Bond. Hands down. Whoever has a problem with it should start preparing themselves now.
Yep. It's a pretty obvious win-win all around. He will bring in tons of new audiences into the franchise and will alienate/lose probably none. Total no-brainer for the Broccoli's to revitalize the franchise.
if Idris Alba were Bond, I might actually bother to see one of those movies.
Sorry, I seem to have married the guy off to Jessica Alba by accident…
How silly – I'd stop watching them. Have you read the books? Bond has a whole backstory, he's not just some random guy. Why not cast John Cho as Bond, if they want to throw everything out and reinvent?
You will not be missed if you stop watching, plenty of others will START watching. News flash: dark-skinned Britons, born and raised in the UK, serve the government at all levels. And have for years.
Second news flash when it comes to Bond's "backstory." The dude in SKYFALL wasn't actually 90-some years old, which he must be if fidelity to his "backstory" is your primary concern. If it is, every single Bond film must take place in the late 50s/early 60s, end of story. Unless you seriously do want a 90-year old James Bond running around in the present-day. Or his age and eye color and height can all magically change, dear God just not his skin tone!!!
Love Idris and hope he becomes a hugely successful actor stateside, partly because he deserves it and partly to put a dagger in his music career. If you want to continue to think Idris is super sexy and talented and awesome, do not, I repeat, DO NOT watch his Private Garden video. Trust.
Haha. Agree. He actually was a musician/DJ before he became an actor, so he's technically one of the very few that are so much better in another field of entertainment.
@Skiki and anonymous,
Idris is sex on a stick, but I COULD NOT stop laughging when I watched the Private Garden vid. I thought it was awful. I know he's a good DJ though. He WILL be the next Bond, people. He ain't going anywhere. Trust. :)
WME would be the best choice but we shall see.
How about Elba for Moriarty on Elementary?
And as for the next Bond, what about Richard Armitage? That man does things to me……
Oh…..both of them would be fantastic sexy Bonds, actually.
Just to add some more clarity to the comment about Agency skipping, he first got critical acclaim in the US before ICM when he was at Paradigm.
Mediocre to awful in Prometheus (that accent!), awful and over the top in Luther. No interest in seeing him lead a film. Very good in the Wire though, so willing to see what he does with Mandela. In a world with Forest Whiticker, Sam Jackson, Denzel Washington, Jamie Foxx, Morgan Freeman, Tyler Perry, Don Cheadle, Terrence Howard and David Oyelowo . . . . . . . . he's been overhyped. We'll see if he has what it takes to join them at the top.
Idris is one of the most talented actors out there. He is on the cusp of being a huge star.
I like him because he is a very good actor, excellent in Luther and the Wire, very good in the Losers and other films.
Most of the comments here show what is wrong with Hollywood and society, that being………. You judge him on his colour and put him foward for roles (bond) based on his colour and not because of his acting ability.
I see him as an actor, colour does not even come in to it. Yes actors x,y and z of colour can open films but so can no coloured actors also.
Maybe we should stop worring about skin color of an actor and and worry if he can do the job. Would he be good as bond, yes probably but he wont ever be bond as he will be 50 by the time craig is finished and would he be a better bond than say clive owen, im not sure but the reason for not being sure is not black & white it is due to me thinking owen is more suited to bond.
On the other actors mentioned, Im a huge fan of Jamie Foxx, not because of colour but becasue he is a good actor and Denzil is amazing. Tyler Perry is shockinly bad, Alex Cross was a terrible movie and that had nothing to do with Tyler's skin colour, it was due to it being a dog pile of a movie.
Hollywood needs to understand that a good/great actor is not defined by their skin colour but how good they are.
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These are the first pics of Jamie Lynn Spears in public after giving birth to daughter Maddie Brianne. Just to be clear, I don't want this post encouraging young readers to consider teenage pregnancy because your body apparently snaps right back into shape like nothing ever happened. So, that being said, GOOD GOD!
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New York native
Wedding date
Seeing lots of movies
Playing tennis
Playing basketball
Traveling to Europe whenever I can
Planning home projects
So much brunch
So much whiskey (this has changed to gin post-30)
So many beers
Some martinis too
Going toe-to-toe in Seinfeld trivia
Planning day trips
Woody Allen, Whit Stillman, Nora Ephron, Noah Baumbach, Coen Brothers, Wes Anderson, Albert Brooks, Sidney Lumet, Mike Nichols, Godard, Hitchcock, but mostly just the movie Charade
Seinfeld, Mad Men, The Americans, Broad City, You're the Worst, Master of None, Love, Freaks & Geeks, The OC, Louie, SNL, Bourdain, CBS Sunday Morning, 60 Minutes, Jeopardy!
Mates of State, Vampire Weekend, Fountains of Wayne, Stars, T-Swift, Miley, Jay-Z, Simon & Garfunkel, Billy Joel, Steely Dan, Beyonce, Chvrches, Ella Fitzgerald, Belle & Sebastian, Queen, Huey Lewis & The News, and I still listen to that one Postal Service album
Russ & Daughters, Katz's, Mile End, Grady's Cold Brew, oysters
podcasts: all of the ones you listen to
Rag & Bone Fit 2
Rick Steves
Large black coffee, please
NYC history
DVR management
Zipcar day trips
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What's happening every night
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No, this is not going to be some post about the 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy', even though it's a great film. This post is more about my life and what is happening with it or rather what's not happening with it.
Ever since I turned 16 I've been wondering as to what to do with my life, worrying that I might make a wrong decision and end up in a job or life that I don't want. Well, 8 years later and I'm none the wiser. However I have decided that I now need to actively decide as to what I want to do.
Yes, I have decided to decide. ;)
Jokes aside, I have actually made the first step towards it. As of last week I am enrolled for an Open University Course "An introduction to Humanities" which is one year long and costs too much money! Today I also have an appointment with the local college to discuss my application for an AS English course. If I complete that I can finally prove to everyone, including myself and my grandparents, that both my spoken and written English are to a high standard.
Even though I have not yet decided what job I want to do and where I want to live, I have given myself one year to come up with something, otherwise I will just go in one direction and further myself that way.
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With more than 700 vineyards, Washington state has become a premier location for viticulture. One community college has created a winemaking degree that fosters economic, environmental and cultural sustainability in and around the city of Walla Walla where vineyards continue to sprout. Special correspondent John Tulenko reports. Continue reading


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Time: September 23, 2011 to October 9, 2011
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Insight, the Marketing Fair of IIMA, will make case studies on 6 NGOs of the city and invite participation for giving solution to the problems faced by each NGO. The final two teams in contest for each NGO comes down to Ahmedabad on 9th October to illustrate the solutions practically, and the team with the best implementable solution takes away the prize.
Each NGO get 10 solution and one best solution to their problems. The beneficiaries of these NGO will be invited on IIMA campus, given a stage to show their talent and have fun. Also, each NGO gets a free stall to talk to visitors about their operations and sale their merchandise.
The six NGOs to benefit from this event are Prayaas (an IIMA students' initiative), Jagriti(a MICA students' initiative), Saral(an Institute of Management, Nirma Unicersity students' initiative), Pehchaan, Samvedna and Yuva Unstoppable.
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The son of a former telephone linesworker who died over the weekend from mesothelioma has lashed out at Telstra for failing to alert former employees who were exposed to asbestos that they may have inhaled the deadly substance.
On Sunday, Douglas Parkes – who started working for the Postmaster-General's Department during the 1960s – passed away after learning only within recent months that he had contracted mesothelioma.
"I am angry at the system to see my father suffer like this," Mr Parkes's son Douglas said on Tuesday.
"He was just a hard-working man to the end – he broke his back at the workplace. I feel so helpless to see him go pass away like this and I don't want others to go through this."
Mr Parkes's case adds to Telstra's problems over the asbestos cement used in its pipes and pits over many years that was disturbed in the construction of the national broadband network. While the focus has been on the exposure to asbestos dust by contractors and residents around pits that have been disturbed, Telstra's immediate problem is dealing with the many of its former employees and those of the PMG and Telecom who were exposed.
Unions are now calling for a national audit of all commercial and public buildings to identify asbestos and a national awareness campaign. , in line with the recommendations of a 2011 asbestos management review.
"It is time we come to grips that we have a deadly fibre that proliferates in our community, that there is no safe level of exposure, that people will continue to die and contract asbestos-related disease and that we can do something about it," Australian Manufacturing Workers Union national secretary Paul Bastian said.
On Monday, Telstra chief executive
But Mr Parkes – who started legal proceedings against Telstra before he died – became aware of his illness only after his son used the internet to find out what had been causing his father to require regular hospital treatment.
In his work for the PMG, Mr Parkes handled the pipes and pits daily and worked alongside workers who cut the pits to size using saws.
"He was totally unaware he had been exposed to asbestos working for PMG," Mr Parkes told The Australian Financial Review. "It is only in the past few months that he has known he has been exposed to asbestos . . . and in the past month he went down really quick. If Telstra was aware of this, then they should have been contacting people who worked for them.
"It is only courtesy you do that, rather than turn a blind eye to it, seeing what my father went through it is just horrible. You would think they would have a duty to contact these people."
"It is just overwhelming what he has had to go through and suffer, it is just unbelievable."
Mr Parkes must now care for his mother, who has advanced Parkinson's disease and his disabled brother. "My dad had been the rock for them all."
A Telstra spokeswoman said it was not possible to test for asbestos-related diseases until the symptoms become evident. "We first became aware of Mr Parkes's condition when he commenced his proceedings. Telstra will continue to engage with Mr Parkes's estate, and [we] pass on our condolences to his family."
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WASHINGTON (Jan. 31)
Islamist prime minister assumes control in Turkey. Turkey rebuffs United States on Iraq. Six Jews killed in synagogue bombings in Istanbul. Those 2003 headlines were guaranteed to chill the lobbyists, diplomats and Jewish community professionals who have carefully nurtured a Turkish-Israeli-American alliance.
Just three years later, however, there's a consensus that the alliance is stronger than ever — thanks in no small part to Osman Faruk Logoglu, the unassuming Brandeis graduate who helmed the Turkish Embassy during a time of potential crisis in the relationship.
"What made Ambassador Logoglu successful is that he spoke not only English, but also American," said Soner Cagaptay, director of the Turkish research program at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, a think tank that leans pro-Israel. "It gave him a grasp of the country that in a time of crisis made him likeable and approachable, that made it go forward."
Speaking last month just before the end of his four-year term here and of his career as a diplomat, Logoglu said the American Jewish community played a critical role in keeping the U.S.-Turkish relationship smooth.
"They are as committed to our relationship with the United States as we are to the relationship with Israel," Logoglu told JTA. "We provide support and understanding to Jewish concerns as they provide support to us in matters of our concern in this country."
As an example, Logoglu cited efforts by the Jewish lobby to head off Armenian-American attempts to get Congress to declare as genocide the mass killings of Armenians in Turkey during World War I.
Leaders of the Jewish community unanimously return Logoglu's compliment.
"To have an ambassador of Turkey who was accessible and reached out was extremely important for our community," said Dan Mariaschin, executive vice-president of B'nai B'rith International, who visits Turkey frequently.
"Everyone has nothing but enormous respect for the man," agreed Barry Jacobs, director of strategic studies at the American Jewish Committee.
Logoglu forged a close friendship with Daniel Ayalon, the Israeli ambassador to Washington.
"Ambassador Logoglu is deeply understanding of the importance of relations between Turkey and Israel and worked tirelessly to strengthen relations between Ankara, Jerusalem and Washington," Ayalon told JTA.
The ambassador's low-key, avuncular approach was crucial.
"He's just a calm person," Cagaptay said. "In a period of crisis a calm, well-anchored, extremely sophisticated personality really calms nerves."
Mariaschin and others say Logoglu's undergraduate years at Brandeis four decades ago helped establish his closeness to the Jewish community and lifelong friendships with American Jews. He also has a doctorate from Princeton University.
More crucial, however, was his steadfast adherence to the traditions of modern Turkey — secularism and a Western outlook — at a time of political upheaval in his homeland.
His presence here helped convince Americans that the ascension of Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a politician once associated with Islamist causes, to the premiership in 2003 was not a threat to the alliance.
Whatever his politics, Erdogan's ascension proved the resilience of the Turkish-Israeli alliance, Logoglu said, showing that it could thrive under a prime minister who had made outreach to other Islamic nations a campaign platform.
"The relationship, especially the military relationship, is very robust," Logoglu said. "I get complaints from the U.S. defense sector because some tenders go to Israel."
Trade between Israel and Turkey has grown almost 20-fold in the last 12 years to $2 billion annually. Turkey has taken a proactive role in midwifing the Gaza Strip to stability after Israel's withdrawal a few months ago, providing Palestinian Authority police with non-lethal equipment and training and, in recent weeks, investing in the rebuilding of the Erez industrial zone.
Notably, Turkey and Israel are in close agreement on Syria. The Bush administration is openly contemplating the ouster of Syrian strongman Bashar al-Assad because of his support for Palestinian terrorism, his interference in Lebanon and his failure to contain insurgents filtering into Iraq from his country.
Israel and Turkey agree that Syria must be pressured to change, but fear that replacing al-Assad could make the situation worse.
"We should keep talking to Bashar Assad to press him with these demands," Logoglu said.
A turning point in the relationship was Turkish reaction to the attack on Istanbul synagogues in November 2003, which killed six Jews and injured dozens of others. Erdogan was emphatic in emphasizing that the attacks, believed to be carried out by an Al-Qaida affiliate, were as much an attack on Turkey as they were on Jews. The prime minister reinforced that message with a visit to Israel last year.
"Turks and Jews have been friendly to each other throughout history," Logoglu said, noting as an example the safe haven that Jews fleeing the Spanish Inquisition found in Ottoman Turkey.
That may be, U.S. Jewish leaders say, but Logoglu's persuasion was critical in getting Erdogan to go the extra mile.
That was not always easy: The conservatives running Turkey did not always trust Logoglu, a modernist who said he will devote his post-diplomatic career to fighting for women's rights in his homeland.
"It was not easy for Logoglu," said a representative of an American Jewish organization who deals with Turkey. "Often I would get notice from the Turkish government for some visitor coming in before he did. But he kept his equanimity and his common decency."
That was especially critical in smoothing relations with the United States after the Turkish Parliament, in an 11th-hour vote on March 1, 2003, banned U.S. forces on its territory from launching attacks on Iraq.
"He was able to help Washington understand Turkey, what Turkey's concerns were about Iraq, which are so alien to us," Cagaptay said, referring to Turkish apprehensions about the ascendancy of Iraqi Kurds and how that could inspire Turkey's own restive Kurdish minority. "I think he was able to get through to Ankara the real environment and attitudes to Iraq policy in the run-up to the Iraq war."


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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- AJ McCarron is enjoying himself these days. With so many quarterbacks in camp this spring, he has been able to take a step back and relax. After 40 career games and three national championships, it's a nice change of pace. He's a full-fledged veteran now, and that comes with some perks.
"It helps getting a break," said Alabama's rising senior at quarterback. "It's fun to sit back and watch the younger guys compete, watch them grow. It's going to be a fun spring."
Judging from McCarron's first scrimmage -- he reportedly completed 15 of 28 passes for 291 yards, four touchdowns and one interception Saturday -- his comfort level couldn't be any higher.
But beyond him, the competition at quarterback has been tight. Only five practices remain before A-Day, and the question of who will back up McCarron in 2013 remains unanswered.
Blake Sims won the day at Alabama's first scrimmage this past weekend, coming in second to McCarron in passing yards. Sims, a rising junior, was 13-of-19 for 129 yards, a touchdown and an interception. But it's still far too early to call off the competition for the No. 2 spot at quarterback. Since UA doesn't provide full scrimmage statistics, it's impossible to know how the rest of the crop of young quarterbacks performed. Presumably Phillip Ely, Alec Morris, Cooper Bateman, Parker McLeod and Luke Del Rio took snaps under center. The fact that Sims finished second in passing Saturday simply might have been an indication of the game plan from coaches and not the performance on the field.
"What we've tried to do is get everybody an equal opportunity," Saban said after the scrimmage. "But we've kind of got to pick who is going to get the reps, trying to pick the four guys who are going to get the reps that particular day -- especially with the ones and the twos.
"Today we actually had Blake play about a third of the time with the ones so that he had an opportunity to do that, so we would have a few more reps for some of the other guys with the twos and the threes. But everybody got a chance today, some guys a little more than others. Probably in the next scrimmage we'll sort of shake it up and do it a different way so that all the guys get an opportunity, as well."
Wide receiver DeAndrew White caught seven passes for 132 yards and two touchdowns during the scrimmage. He said what he saw from the quarterbacks was promising.
"The new guys, they are coming along very well," he said. "I can't put one ahead of the other, because they all just got here, and they're all learning the plays. They all got really good arms, so they look pretty good."
Brian Vogler, a potential starter at tight end, said he's taking it slow when judging the youngsters at quarterback as well.
For as much as spring is about competition, it's also about patience. It's a time for learning for many rookies getting their first taste of football on such a big stage.
"Coming in high school and being a quarterback, it's tough to learn this stuff right off the bat," Vogler said. "Coach [Doug Nussmeier] has made a good transition for them to understand and even work on their delivery. Obviously they're not at that point they'll be when they're finally playing, but they're learning fast and it's really promising.
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Amber Rose Upgraded From Random Pretty Girl To Proper Model
Dating a rapper can sure do wonders for your career. Case in point: Amber Rose. The blonde bombshell, who has been cavorting across multiple continents with Kanye West, has just been signed to Ford Models. Not a bad deal, considering Ford is the world's top agency, with legendary clients like Chanel Iman, Ashley Tisdale, and Bar Rafaeli. [All That's Fab]


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TEL AVIV (Aug. 10)
The Syrians are reinforcing their positions in the Bekaa valley in Lebanon and are apparently preparing to remain there for a long time, according to Brig. Gen. Yehuda Cohen, commander of the Israel Defense Force Engineering Corps.
He told military correspondents today that hundreds of tank positions have been prepared in the valley and extensive minefields have been laid there, facing the IDF positions.
Cohen disclosed that his men have begun to move some of their equipment from the present Israeli front line in Lebanon. He stressed, however, that this removal did not endanger the IDF positions and that the efficiency and safety of Israeli soldiers would not be affected even if the government ordered the IDF to remain in its present position, postponing its redeployment for any reason until after the winter.


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Horace the Horse by Justyna Kacprzak
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Horace the Horse
This pattern is available for $3.50 USD
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This is a crochet pattern for a cute little horsie. It's full of very helpful photos, taking you step by step through the process of crocheting this toy.
A finished toy will measure about 12,5cm (4.9 inches) sitting.
All the instructions and terms are in US English.
List of abbreviations used:
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
sl st – slip stitch
inc – increase
dec – decrease
sc3tog – 3 stitches worked together
x5/x3 – repeat 5 times/3 times
(n) – number of stitches in a round
rep. – repeat
PDF pattern will be e-mailed to you within 24 hours of payment.
Hope you'll enjoy it! :)
Feel free to ask if you have any questions :)
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U.S. Sens. Lamar Alexander and John McCain participated in a Purple Heart ceremony at Fort Campbell on Sunday.
McCain, an Arizona Republican and five-term senator, awarded the Purple Heart to Capt. Perry S. Cloud, who was wounded in Afghanistan.
"The men and women serving at Fort Campbell demonstrate every day the unwavering dedication and professionalism of ourarmed forces," McCain said. "I was deeply impressed and inspired to spend time with our men and women in uniform, who represent our nation's finest."
The two lawmakers also toured the military base and were briefed by Brig. Gen. Mark Stammer. Their trip was in advance of the Senate's consideration of the 2014 Defense Authorization Act, which would fund military pay and benefits along with weapons programs.
"The National Defense Authorization Act is the most important legislation affecting themilitary, and this visit gives Senator McCain and me firsthand information about Fort Campbell's most pressing needs," Alexander said. "We owe a debt of gratitude to those who have worn the uniform of our armed services that we couldn't possibly repay, and it was an honor to be reminded of the bravery and the sacrifice of our soldiers."


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HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - Authorities are asking for the public's help in identifying a man who robbed a dollar store at gunpoint.
Investigators said a surveillance camera captured the robbery at a store in the 2600 block of Eldridge Parkway in Harris County.
Harris County sheriff's deputies, the man was talking on a smartphone during checkout around 9:55 p.m. on Feb. 22.
He continued his conversation on the way to the front exit, where he hung up and attempted to lock the doors of the store, deputies said.
Unable to secure the exit, the man drew a pistol and ordered a woman to lock the doors and empty the store's safe, investigators said.
Deputies said the victim was led to a back room, where another store employee emptied the safe, and surrendered its contents. The man fled through a back emergency exit with an unknown amount of cash.19225206
The man was described as a black, between the ages of 45 to 55 years old, 6 feet 11 inches tall and about 260 to 280 pounds. Investigators said he has short hair and piercing in his left ear.
At the time of the offense, the man wore a black baseball cap, dark-colored sweatshirt, blue jeans and black shoes, deputies said.
Crime Stoppers said it will pay up to $5,000 for any information called in to 713-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org that leads to the filing of felony charges or arrest of the suspect in this case.
Tips may also be sent by text message. Text TIP610 plus your tip to CRIMES (274637). All tipsters remain anonymous.
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how to make blueberry paint!
July 20, 2010
6 comments:
- Christianne @ Little Page Turners said...
Fun! Yes, it's been too hot here for us to try blueberry picking - can't imagine being pregnant this summer! Ugh.
Blueberries for Sal was my hubby's favorite book as a child. He bought it for me years before we started our family. :)
- July 20, 2010 at 9:22 AM
- butterfly wishes and Wonderland Dreams said...
we love blueberry paint i never made it from real blueberries just used the syrup from canned, horrible i know! :)
another great blueberry book is: blueberry mouse, Peter in Blueberry land and blueberry girl!
I need to get all of these again and do a blueberry day :)
- July 20, 2010 at 9:53 AM
- Deborah said...
I love that book and the blueberry paint! Awesome
- July 20, 2010 at 10:35 AM
- vanessa @ silly eagle books said...
We haven't read those other blueberry ones yet, thanks for sharing!
- July 20, 2010 at 9:15 PM
- Bending Birches said...
love blueberries for sal!!!!! great site, glad to have found you!!!
- July 24, 2010 at 5:39 PM
- Silver Rose said...
This is awesome! I loved reading this book with my grandmother when I was a kid. :)
- August 20, 2010 at 10:15 PM


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020 – That's Not Rain, That's PUKE!
Dr Steve and PA John answer uncensored medical questions. Topics include: Big Jo's Peeping Tom, a weird yeast infection, and meds for anxiety. Dr Steve talks about getting barfed-on at a fair. The Riotcast and Weird Medicine apps are discussed. General hilarity ensues. We interrupted Big Jo's Monthly Visit so many times laughing that I may have to post a clean version separately.
PS: Bookmark the links below. If you join Gamefly, they'll give you an extra free trial. Gamefly now has unlimited PC downloads for some games (this is FANTASTIC). Seriously, it's like NETFLIX FOR GAMES.
The Amazon link just helps your old pals Dr Steve and PA John keep Weird Medicine on the interwebs. You're going to buy stuff from Amazon anyway, so use this link whenever you need to buy something from them! Click on it, bookmark it, and use it whenever you buy something from Amazon. This one easy step helps your old pals keep their dumb show on the air.
until next time, I remain,
yr obt svt,
Dr Steve


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From the mistake on the lake comes this sad story sent to me by loyal reader "Kundagratz" of the North Hills of Pittsburgh...
Cleveland, OH (AP) - A seven-year old boy (identity withheld) was at the center of a Cuyahoga County courtroom drama yesterday when he challenged a court ruling over who should have custody of him. The boy has a history of being beaten by his parents and the judge initially awarded custody to his aunt, in keeping with child custody law and regulation requiring that family unity be maintained to the highest degree possible.
ABOVE: Spanking has been an Ohio custom since who knows when...I'm sure this kid deserved it.
The boy surprised the court when he proclaimed that his aunt beat him more than his parents and he adamantly refused to live with her! When the judge then suggested that he live with his grandparents, the boy cried and said that, incredibly, they also beat him!!! What was with this boy's family?
ABOVE: Many the youth has been threatened with the aerodynamic paddle-style turner. This ingenious device has less wind resistance which equals greater velocity and thus more pain in your butt. It also leaves a telltale "badge of honor" which you can show off to your buddies.
After considering the remainder of the immediate family and learning that domestic violence was apparently a way of life among them, the judge took the unprecedented step of allowing the boy to propose who should have custody of him.
After two recesses to check legal references and confer with child welfare officials, the judge granted temporary custody to Eric Mangini, Coach of the Cleveland Browns, whom the boy and the Court firmly believe is not capable of beating anyone.
Hey what can we say, it's Cleveland Browns week here in the Burgh!
ABOVE: Could you imagine having a logo as goofy-looking as this for your football team? That's Cleveland for you!


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Hearty Walleye Sandwiches Recipe
Our family likes to fish, so I'm always looking for different ways to prepare our catch. This one has turned out to be a family favorite.
- 1 walleye fillets (about 12 ounces), cut in half
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 4 Jones Dairy Farm Dry-Aged Bacon strips
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 2 submarine buns, split
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
- 1. Sprinkle fillet with lemon juice, salt and pepper. Coat with cornmeal and set aside. In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings.
- 2. In the same skillet, cook fillet in reserved drippings for about 4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Meanwhile, butter cut sides of buns. Place buttered side up on a baking sheet. Toast under broiler for about 1 minute or until golden brown. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and garlic; spread on buns. Top with lettuce, tomato slices and fish. Yield: 2 servings.
Nutritional Facts
1 each: 1123 calories, 63g fat (18g saturated fat), 202mg cholesterol, 1681mg sodium, 84g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 50g protein.
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text: Rupert Murdoch's arrival at The Wall Street Journal is being greeted by American journalists with roughly the level of enthusiasm with which the Romans greeted Alaric the Visigoth. The Atlantic Monthly proclaims that the day the elderly tycoon took over the Journal was "a date that will live in infamy for a certain generation of American newsmen". Read more