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Diabetes Care
Specialized services can improve the overall well-being of diabetic clients.
Diabetes affects 24 million people in the United States—7.8% of the population—and 57 million more are considered to be in the "prediabetes" stage, according to the American Diabetes Association. Increasing obesity rates point to the likelihood of those numbers rising—which means that today's spa professionals must prepare to meet the needs of this specialized clientele.
There are multiple approaches to working with spa clients suffering from diabetes. Therapists can help these guests achieve increased wellness by paying attention to some of the disease's most common challenges: persistent stress, decreased circulation and fluctuating blood sugar levels. You will be better able to determine the treatment that best suits these guests through an in-take consultation or questionnaire. (See the In-take Tip boxes sprinkled throughout this article.)
Here, we explore specialized services that are deemed useful in the management of diabetes: acupuncture, mind and body treatments, and pedicures.
Targeted Acupuncture
Before you prescribe a course of acupuncture for a diabetic guest, it's imperative to conduct a thorough consultation to target that client's concerns. "We ask a variety of specific questions—about sleep patterns, energy levels, diet, hunger and thirst levels, body temperatures, stress or pain—to assess clients' overall well-being," says Erica Appenzeller, a licensed acupuncturist at My Acu Spa in San Diego. "Their symptoms comprise a big picture, or pattern, that we can take into account to create an individual treatment plan." My Acu Spa encourages clients to visit regularly over the long term, starting with frequent treatments (twice per week), then, once the body achieves balance, more staggered appointments (weekly, then monthly or quarterly) to help maintain results.
Appenzeller reports success in countering advanced symptoms of diabetes, such as numbness in the feet or hands, poor circulation, slow healing, and fatigue or lethargy, with the application of acupuncture.
Some spas use acupuncture in tandem with other forms of Chinese medicine. I'ao Acupuncture & Spa in Maui, Hawaii, incorporates acupuncture, Chinese herbs, tui na (Chinese massage), TurboSonic whole-body vibration, and far-infrared sauna therapy to holistically treat diabetic clients.
"Acupuncture and Chinese herbs have shown to lower and regulate glucose levels; addressing polyphagia (the urge to eat too much), polydipsia (excessive thirst) and polyuria (excessive urination). They can also boost immunity, improve circulation and vision, and decrease fatigue," says Christine Asuncion, an acupuncturist and practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine at I'ao. "Overall, acupuncture for diabetes focuses on regulating the circulation of blood and qi, balancing the organ systems to improve pancreatic function, and addressing internal heat and depletion of fluids." Chinese herbal formulas, paired with acupuncture, may improve glucose tolerance and address symptoms such as peripheral neuropathy (loss of sensation) and blurry vision.
Mind and Body
Other types of holistic treatments also benefit diabetic clients by promoting harmony between body and mind. Ayurveda is a perfect example. Because of the wide range of diabetes types (ayurveda recognizes 20) and complications, prescribed ayurvedic programs might include purification involving steam bath, oil massage, or a variety of warm bolus massage, says Mark Toomey, Ph.D., director of Maharishi Ayurvedic programs at The Raj in Fairfield, Iowa. Here, technicians provide ayurvedic pulse assessment, synchronized-stroke massage called abhyanga, and transcendental meditation to combat symptoms.
In-take Tip
"A comprehensive health evaluation form is filled out by our clients, and they're asked to bring in medical diagnostic reports such as blood panel work. The type and stage of the diabetes is of utmost importance, as well as their current medical history, because most diabetic clients have other health complications, from arthritis to high blood pressure. Everything must be considered." —Christine Asuncion, practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine/acupuncturist, I'ao Acupuncture & Spa, Maui, HI
An ayurvedic approach is also employed successfully at The Chopra Center for Well-Being at La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, California, where each guest, diabetic or not, receives an initial, in-depth consultation to facilitate individualized treatments and postservice recommendations. Massage is performed to improve circulation and relaxation, and lifestyle choices—diet, exercise, meditation and stress release—are considered equally important for overall health.
"There's a close relationship between insulin, blood sugar and emotions," says Valencia Porter, M.D., director of women's health at the Chopra Center. "Stress has a great influence on the course of diabetes, because when faced with it, the body releases adrenaline and cortisol, which have a direct effect on blood sugar and sugar-regulating hormones." Therapists must maintain an open dialogue with clients, particularly during a relaxing massage, because changes in blood sugar levels are known to occur. A vulnerable client may be at risk for hypoglycemia, which can lead to dizziness or lightheadedness, rapid heartbeat or sweating. In fact, the client may need to monitor her blood sugar throughout the service.
In-take Tip
"When a client arrives, have her fill out a health questionnaire, listing medical issues. Do a consultation and create an appropriate treatment plan but do the research to make sure that the treatment will truly benefit her. Also, ensure that the client's healthcare provider approves of the service you offer."
—Martha Revis, owner, and Nathaly Tanner, esthetician, Skin & Beyond Day Spa, Franklin, TN
Many believe that body wrap treatments may also help assuage the symptoms of diabetes. A body contour wrap can stimulate the lymphatic and circulatory systems in diabetic clients, according to Martha Revis, owner, and Nathaly Tanner, esthetician, at Skin & Beyond Day Spa in Franklin, Tennessee. Stimulating the circulatory system, especially within the lower extremities, has helped many diabetic clients. (One caveat: As Revis notes, any diabetic client who has open sores should not be treated on or around the affected area until the skin has healed. In this instance, Skin & Beyond Day Spa requests a doctor's approval before the treatment is provided.)
Reflexology and massage can indeed benefit diabetics, though the stage of the disease will dictate the treatment approach. "If it's not too far progressed, we'll offer reflexology on feet," says Lois Arsenault, owner of Euro Day Spa & Salon in Winter Park, Florida. "In general, massage, particularly a medium-pressure Swedish one, is helpful, especially when providing neuromuscular therapy in the neck or shoulders." For diabetic clients in advanced stages, the spa requests a physician's approval before providing services.
In-take Tip
"Find out what kind of medication the client takes, how she takes it and, if it's by injection, where she injects. If the area is sore or swollen, it should be avoided in massages. Also, add a question to your intake form: 'Are you under a doctor's care for diabetes?' We have a standard intake form, but as we interview and follow up on specific concerns, that's when most information is revealed." —Angela Howard, certified health coach, Positive Touch Triad, High Point, NC
Perceptive Pedicures
A pedicure on a diabetic client requires heightened vigilance. Of utmost importance is a rigorous sanitation regimen. "Diabetes renders individuals more susceptible to infections, especially with bacteria and fungi," explains Nanette B. Silverberg, M.D., a clinical associate professor of dermatology at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York. "Diabetics may develop loss of sensation in distal digits, especially on feet, which can result in trauma, possible ulcerations, superinfection, and risk of cellulitis and gangrene." Although this should be standard procedure for any nail client, it bears repeating: Technicians should sterilize equipment before and after use, and avoid manipulating cuticles or nicking the skin. For diabetic clients, vigorous use of a pumice stone or foot file is discouraged.
Some spas have taken even greater steps to minimize the infection risks associated with foot baths. "We have a high percentage of clients with diabetes, so we decided to offer the waterless pedicure," says Ke Norman, owner of Nailphoria Day Spa in Oakland, California. "This prevents our client from soaking in a spa pedi chair, water basin or bowl."
The dry pedicure focuses on diabetic foot care techniques: gentle cuticle pushing (no nipping); light sloughing of dry and cracked calluses; vigilant attention to signs of fungus; and gentle massage for improved circulation. Because diabetes affects sensation in the extremities, a therapist may avoid using heat because these clients' feet may not register the pain of burning.
"We're very careful when treating diabetic guests, especially when corns or calluses are present," says Maria Georgakou, owner of Beauty Harmony Spa in Agria, Greece. For clients who are unaware they're diabetic, nail technicians at Beauty Harmony can identify telltale signs, such as dark splotches on the dermis, thinning of skin that causes shininess, or a yellowish plaque that forms over shins.
Diabetics deal with a plethora of health concerns, but with a few adjustments, you can make sure that your services cater to their specialized needs. By incorporating detailed client consultations into your spa's protocol, providing services that address specific symptoms, and following through with personalized recommendations, you'll improve the health of these clients. In turn, they'll prove loyal over the long haul. •


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Prince Harry Parties In Sin City
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas -- unless, of course, you're a prince.
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Visiting Sin City for the first time, Prince Harry, who is in the U.S. for military training, was spotted doing a little dirty dancing with a blond woman at Wynn Las Vegas's Tryst Nightclub in the wee hours of Saturday morning, according to People.
The 27-year-old arrived at the club after midnight and seemed not to be recognized as he took a seat at a VIP table far from the dance floor. Despite being closely guarded by a security team of nine people, he gleefully chatted and danced with some of the club's female patrons while drinking Grey Goose and tonics.
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It didn't take long for word to get out that a prince was in the club's midst, and People reports that a variety of curious young ladies approached Harry's table before being told the party was private.
As the night progressed, Harry's moves bordered on silly when he leapt into the lap of one of his security team members, before falling down in a fit of laughter. Later, he jokingly landed on bended knee before a brunette dance partner.
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Eventually, though, the prince put his chuckles aside to dance seductively with a blond woman in a cream-colored top and black skirt, before heading back to his room when the festivities subsided around 3 a.m.
Prince Harry's two-month training with the British Army Air Corps in Arizona and other parts of the Western U.S. is set to conclude soon.
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Thu, Jan 3, 2013 at 7:01 AM
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Ok guys, I am going to start a new segment thing on my blogs. I am going to let you guys ask me questions about her songs or what shes wearing, anything you want to know, how much songs she has, or maybe a list of hard Nicki raps or just the opposite with a list of her up beat club hit. You can also ask me what designer shes wearing in award shows. Or anything that i feel like sharing like...
Thu, Nov 22, 2012 at 3:35 AM
We all know Nicki Minaj's song "GIRLS FALL LIKE DOMINOES" right?...well in that song she is talking about that when she feels a certain way she goes hang out with a female celebrity of that type. So I find it funny that she mentions Mariah Carey..her exact lyrics are "Im feeling like a diva then I hit Mariah Carey" i think this is hilarious because it was foreshadowing the incident that...
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Have you heard about the Starships Contest?...i thought so..so today I was making my video..i was lip syncing to it and dancing at the lake..i am not lieing when I said it took my brother and I all day to record it and at the end I was happy, but when I got home and uploaded.my vids from my camara to my computer..the computer would not read the videos. After hours of trying iknew I coukdnt do...
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Officials Debate 'What's Next' Following Health Care Rollout Problems
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius says officials are working "24-7" to make the government's health insurance website better.
Sebelius was in Phoenix on Thursday amid calls for her resignation after the clunky rollout of online insurance exchanges under President Barack Obama's health care law.
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She says most of the people wanting her to step down "do not want this program to work in the first place."
The former Kansas governor is the Obama administration's public point person on the law's implementation.
Sebelius says nobody has been fired over technical glitches and a lot of the problems were caused by a surge in demand.
While Sebelius was in Phoenix, she toured a Health and Human Services call center and spoke with "navigators" who have been trained to educate people about enrolling for coverage.
U.S. Sen. Mark Begich says trying to access the online health insurance marketplace during the first week of its rollout was a "disaster."
But he says he's seen improvements in the site over the last few days. And he dismissed any suggestions that the law should be dumped because of problems with the website.
Alaska's junior senator has joined with several Democratic colleagues in seeking a longer open enrollment period for individuals to buy health insurance under the new federal health care law.
Begich tells The Associated Press he doesn't believe there should be a delay of, say, a year. Rather, he says it should match however long it takes for the website to be properly functioning. He says if that's a month, open enrollment should be extended a month.


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My dad has another coronary angio tomorrow, but he miserably failed his stress test today showing his heart isn't nearly getting the oxygen it needs. They doubt they'll even stent anything and instead, do surgery. He's already scheduled for a consult with the surgeon on Thursday.
The only plus side is I can hand pick the surgeon and staff that works on him. Makes me feel a tiny bit better (but not a whole lot).
He's otherwise healthy and young (62 y/o) so I'm hoping things go well.
I'd appreciate a few good thoughts thrown his way if you have any. Thank you!
And never grow a wishbone, daughter, where your backbone ought to be.
― Sarah McMane
Hugs and prayers to you and your dad. My DD17 will likely be haivng her second open-heart surgery soon and you are right, it is so scary.
It sounds like your dad has a lot of positives in his corner, but I totally understand how you feel.
Another thing that makes this scary is due to his religious beliefs, he will not agree to blood transfusions. He would rather die than accept it. Even though I don't agree, I told my parents that I will abide by his wishes.
I will hold your dad in my thoughts on February 10. I remember how scared we all were my dad was in surgery; I hope you can find some peace and calm in the days ahead. Best of luck.
I was a CVICU RN when my Step FIL had his CABG, and they went to a hospital outside of my network, so I didn't know Jack about the surgeon.
Being in that situation, first hand I know how anxiety riddled it can be.
Sounds like you have a best of situation though with his age, and you handpicking the Surgeon.
On a lighter note, I had 2 patients this week that both had OPCAB's and were extubated, and up in chairs the same day of surgery, and went home in 4 days. YUP 4 days. One isn't even taking pain meds.
I wish your dad that type of recovery as well.


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Achával Ferrer Malbec
2010 / 750 ml.
Ratings Key:
- SP Wine Spectator
- WE Wine Enthusiast
- VN Vinous
- RP Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate
- ST Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
- OT Other Review Service
- Gold Premier Gold - Best Value*
- Plat Premier Platinum - Our Highest Recommendation
- * as rated by our staff
Published Reviews
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91 pts.Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate: 23rd Dec 2011
The 2010 Malbec was sourced from three vineyards, two of which are 66 and 86 years of age, with the wine aged for 9 months in French oak. It is a super-fragrant offering featuring racy red fruits, spice box, incense, and floral notes. Pure, sweetly-fruited, and elegant in the glass, this intense, lengthy Malbec can be approached now and over the next 6–8 years.
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89 pts.Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: Mar/Apr 2012
Medium red-ruby. Blueberry, blackberry, menthol and bitter chocolate on the nose. Juicy, intense and fine-grained, with a restrained sweetness and enticing peppery lift to the flavors of dark berries, violet, licorice and game. This reminded me in weight and flavor of a Saint-Joseph. Finishes with a fine dusting of tannins and good savory persistence.
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88 pts.Wine Spectator: Oct 15, 2011
This lovely red displays aromas of violet and crushed raspberry, following through to a medium-bodied palate, which lingers with a pleasant aftertaste of licorice and mint. Drink now.
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87 pts.Argovino.com: November 1, 2012
Classic malbec with a nose of burnt matches and ink, then bright flavors with a touch of the acrid aromas continuing in the mouth and into the finish. A great choice for malbec purists, and excellent with strong cheeses.


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The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday set Wednesday to fix date to start hearing the appeal filed by Jamaat central executive council member Mir Quasem Ali.
The Jamaat leader challenged his death sentence for committing crimes against humanity.
A four-member Appellate Division panel headed by Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha set the date on Tuesday morning.
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-2 on November 2, 2014, sentenced Ali to death as it found him guilty of 10 charges out of the total 14.
Ali, infamously known as 'Bangali Khan' during 1971, lodged appeal with the Supreme Court on November 30, 2014. His advocate-on-record Joynul Abedin Tuhin sought acquittal of Ali from the charges, citing 181 grounds, according to UNB. - Idrak


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David Healy: Options are open to me for the future
I know there was a lot of discussion and debate about my club future over the last few weeks, especially with the transfer window coming to a close.
I am also aware that some are surprised that I didn't leave Sunderland before the 5pm deadline on Tuesday.
There were a few possibilities for me, one of which was Coventry City.
I spoke to the Coventry manager Chris Coleman, but in the end I decided to stay put.
In relation to my situation at Sunderland I still have two years left on my contract and have continually said that I am happy to fight for my place. What has been forgotten about in the rush to get deals done is that the loan window opens shortly, so I have options.
For now though all my energy and focus is on Northern Ireland and our World Cup qualifying campaign.
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Subversion for USB, or something...
I'm working in a group and are machines aren't networked (laptops, no Wifi, no internet).
After working a shift data is handed over on USB to the next person.
Personally, I like to backup the data before handing over the data as well.
Sometimes it's really bisy and so I have stay on after my shift, working on a
copy of the data to finish off the work.
Other people do the same.
The end result is that there can be multiple copies everywhere, and if everyone's not careful
the latest version can be overwritten with an older copy!
Obviously, subversion and so forth is over the top.
All that it needs is to agree on how to handle the work.
This is what I'm considering:
- make a single USB drive the primary source of data. Work live on this USB stick rather than
coping to hard drive
- use a program to automatically backup the USB stick whenever it is inserted. Only backing up
changed files. (where can I find such a freeware program for Windows though?)
Generally the last modified file is the most up to date file. Surely this could be used as well?
I just wondered what other people would do in this situation?
I do not know if you would consider something like a file synchronization tool. I used for a similar task : unison (over the network, but I think you can do it between two directories also).
So when you plug the usb, it will copy to it the newer files from your computer to the stick, the newer files from the stick to your computer and, in case of conflict, ask you what to do.
PS: but really, why not setting up a network ?
Windows has the "Briefcase" that shows differing files each time you put something in the folder, and I think it also asks what to do-I know Linux has got to have a similar function/program-yes?
There is a tool called rsync on Linux which will update source to destination replacing only differing & new files; checkout rsync's -a, -u, -r and -v options. Git is another version control system, but might be an overkill.
On windows you can make autorun.ini file in root directory of USB; program autorun.ini to run some update program that will update USB when its inserted. I don't know if there's a similar thing on Linux though.
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Super Bowl Fan Weekend Hosted by ATL Ravens
Mary Conyers-Taylor
Friday, February 1, 2013 at 5:30 AM - Monday, February 4, 2013 at 8:00 PM (EST)
Who's Going
San Francisco, California
London, United Kingdom
Florence, Italy
Event Details
2013 ATL Super Bowl Fan Weekend
New Orleans, LA
Friday, February 1, 2013 -Monday, February 4, 2013
3 Day Trip Itineary: (Please note that the Itineary is subject to change at discretion of the ATL Ravens Leadership) ( Seeking later departure times from New Orleans)
Day 1:Depart on 2/1/2013 at 5:30 a.m. from GA International Convention Center
Arrival in Biloxi, Miss at approximately 12 noon Hotel check in Four Points Sheraton, Biloxi Beach
Lunch at hotel (optional not included in price)
Depart Hotel to New Orleans at 4 p.m. via Charter bus
Return to Hotel from New Orleans at 12 Midnight
Day 2: Depart on 2/2/2013 Hotel (Biloxi) to New Orleans at 12 noon via Charter bus
Return to Hotel from New Orleans at 12 Midnight
Day 3: Depart on 2/3/2013 Hotel (Biloxi) to New Orleans at 12 noon to Mercedes Benz Super Dome
Return to Hotel from New Orleans at 12 Midnight
Day 4: Depart on 2/4/2013 Hotel (Biloxi) to ATL at 12 noon ATL for arrival in ATL at approximately
6 p.m.
***If we have more than 1 bus then we could offer an itinerary that allows those who choose to stay in Orleans late to do so and those who desire to return earlier to do so.
Prices below include bus and hotel cost and all things noted below in package***
$705 per person based on Single Occupancy (1 pp/room) (hotel taxes and fees not include)
$415 per person based on Double occupancy (2 pp/room) (hotel taxes and fees not included)
$325 per person based on Triple occupancy (3 pp/room) (hotel taxes and fees not included)
$275 per person based on Quad occupancy (4 pp/room) (hotel taxes and fees not included)
Package Includes:
*Roundtrip luxury charter bus from Atlanta to a Biloxi Hotel (Beverages and Snack service included)
*Free Wifi on charter bus
*Movies an games on bus
*Hotel for 3 nights
*Daily Breakfast at the hotel (Sunday to include a Champagne Brunch)
*Roundtrip luxury charter bus from Biloxi Hotel to New Orleans daily (Game Day included)
*Party Beads (black and purple)
*Information on NFL events in New Orleans
*Information on NFL team designated bars in New Orleans
Payment Deadline: Bus: January 29, 2013 for full payment of bus $80.00 per person
Payment via paypal. Due to the short time before departure, full payment is due. Payment is non refundable
Payment Deadline : Hotel: January 29,2013 for hotel registration. Please review the Group hotel website for additional information and hotel policies. The Group Hotel Website and reservation code will be provided to you once you have completed the payment of your bus ticket. Please review you ticket confirmation for this information.
Hotel: Four Points by Sheraton Biloxi Beach Boulevard
Website: http://www.fourpointsbiloxi.com/
940 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530
(228)546-3100/ 866-932-7530
Pickup Locations and Time: Atlanta
February 1, 2013: 5:30 a.m.
Georgia International Convention Center
2000 Convention Center Concourse Atlanta, GA 30337
Please be prepared to arrive at your pickup location before the bus arrives. The bus will depart on time.
Location for personal vehicle parking:
Off site airport parking facility across the street from Georgia International Convention.This would allow people to park cars at the park and fly located off airport for approximately $7-$10 per day. Parking of personal vehicle is not included in the price of the trip.**
Please remember to eat before arriving at the bus. Know your limit. Do not over do it. Everyone is asked to be careful drinking. You can bring your own small cooler of your own favorite beverage. Must be 21 years or older to drink alcoholic beverages. Alcohol is not provided as part of this package. **
*** ATL Ravens Leadership is continuing to negotiate other free or optional activities and events for the group. Additional information to be forthcoming. Revisit website for updates. Also visit ATL Ravens Facebook website for additional infomation that may be posted by the group leadership.
For questions contact: MCT Travel
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Telephone: 678-710-9909/ 888-345-4748
Fax: 888-345-4743
Twitter: MCTTRAVEL1
When & Where
New Orleans
Friday, February 1, 2013 at 5:30 AM - Monday, February 4, 2013 at 8:00 PM (EST)
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Jenna Bush to Put Her Bong Down Long Enough to Write a Book
US News reports that Jenna Bush is shopping a book proposal around.
You can soon add the title of author to first daughter Jenna Bush's résumé. Whispers learns that the 25-year-old blond twin of Barbara Bush is shopping a book proposal to major publishers in New York City. We're told that the project is vague and that she's initially only gauging publishers' interest. The White House wouldn't comment, but others say it will be a young-adult book based on the former grade school teacher's experiences with charity causes in Latin America. It ought to sell: She's represented by super lawyer-agent Robert Barnett, who squired her around publishing offices in the Big Apple earlier this month. The profits will go to charity.
Ugh. This chick was so much hotter when she was running around wasted and smoking up with Ashton Kutcher in a halter top. Writing a book and donating the proceeds to charity is so unsexy. It borders on dowdy, even. So sad. A virtual spinster at 25.


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A tireless champion of her people, Ida B. Wells was the first of eight children born to Jim and Elizabeth Wells in Mississippi in 1862, six months before chattel slavery was ended with the Emancipation Proclamation.
Her parents, who had been slaves, were able to support their children because Elizabeth was an excellent cook and Jim a skilled carpenter. But when Ida was only 16, her parents and youngest sibling died of Yellow Fever during an epidemic. In keeping with the strength and fortitude she demonstrated throughout her remarkable life, Ida took responsibility for raising her six younger siblings with her grandmother's help. Educated at nearby Rust College, a school run by white missionaries, Ida was forced to drop out; she got a full-time teaching job by lying about her age, and spent weekends washing, ironing and cooking for her large family.
Wells eventually moved to Memphis, Tenn., where she taught school in a small town called Woodstock and continued her education by attending Fisk University and Lemoyne Institute during the summers.
Ida's career as a writer was sparked by an incident that occurred in 1884, while riding a train back to her job in Woodstock. Wells was asked by the conductor to move from her seat in the ladies' car into the smoking car.
"I refused," she later wrote, describing how the conductor tried to drag her out of the seat: "the moment he caught hold of my arm I fastened my teeth in the back of his hand. I had braced my feet against the seat in front and was holding to the back, and as he had already been badly bitten he didn't try it again by himself. He went forward and got the baggage man and another man to help him and of course they succeeded in dragging me out."


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Although a few people seem to have had issues, I'm removing this big RED warning as these instructions work well where it says tested, but still: Use this guide at your own risk!!!
Rooting guide for the new 14.2.A.1.136 firmware:
This will void your warranty, don't flash without a full battery or if there is a black cat near by. If this bricks your Z-Ultra I blame the Waikato Draught
Upgrading from .290 already rooted Unlocked BL Working
Flash ftf and follow Coming from stock 14.2.A.1.136 with unlocked BL
Path 1. Coming from stock 14.2.A.1.136 with unlocked BL Tested as working
This will give you Dual Recovery (CWM+TWRP)
- Download @Chainfire's SuperSU http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
- Download @jackie099's kernel and recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2631866
- Copy SuperSU to SD card of phone
- Flash @jackie099's recovery kernel from flashtool (boot into fastboot mode)
- Boot into recovery
- Flash SuperSU update from recovery
- Re-boot
Path 2. Coming from stock 14.2.A.1.136 with unlocked BL Tested as working
This will give you these Recoveries (CWM & PhilZ Touch & TWRP)
- Download @ChillyChan's dual recovery kernel https://db.tt/MSIQ5ZNW (read about it here http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2575909)
- Download XZDualRecovery kernel with recovery http://nut.xperia-files.com/download...EuZmxhc2hhYmxl
- Download @Chainfire's SuperSU http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
- Copy SuperSU and XZDualRecovery to SD card of phone
- fastboot boot (hotboot from flashtool) @ChillyChan's dual recovery kernel (we only want to boot this kernel/recovery, not flash it)
- Flash XZDualRecovery from recovery
- Flash SuperSU update from recovery
- Re-boot
Coming from stock 14.2.A.1.136 or 14.2.A.0.290 with locked BL
Get a rooted .290 install then continue from below "Upgrading from .290 already rooted Locked BL"
To get root on .290 follow below or [NUT]'s/jackie's stock .290 for locked BL
- Flash [NUT]'s .532 http://forum.xda-developers.com/devd...ct/dl/?id=3442 (read guide here http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2593918)
- skip setup
- settings
- - enable dev settings
- - enable usb debuging
- Root with this tool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1886460
- - Option 0
- Run http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2426739 to get recovery
- Download DoggRom for C6833
- Download latest ZU-lockeddualrecovery2.7.xx-BETA.flashable.zip
- Save both to SD card
- Download .136 ftf for your Ultra - Save in flashtool firmware folder
Now comes the tricky bit
- Charge phone - I used 40% of the battery while doing this
- Reboot to recovery
- Wipe Data
- Flash a stock based rom (DoggRom for c6833 or [NUT]'s etc) from recovery - DON'T REBOOT
- Flash ZU-lockeddualrecovery2.7.xx-BETA.flashable.zip from recovery
- POWER OFF the phone - don't reboot
- Start flashtool
- Select flash
- Select Flashmode
- Select the .290 ftf or .136 ftf
- [Top Box] Uncheck everything
To make sure that there are no mismatch issues like on the Z1 that has lead to DEAD devices
- [Middle Box] Check excludes for system only. We may need at least all of these: KERNEL, ELABEL, BOOTBUNDLE, AND BASEBAND
- Flash
- Reboot phone when done
- Run XZDualRecovery 2.7.xx from the pc to get recovery if needed
Upgrading from .290 already rooted Locked BL Should be working
The easiest way ATM is to use [NUT]'s 136 ROM ( testing stages):
Thankyou to these good folk.
With out your work all of this would be most difficult.
@jackie099 and @[NUT] for the base of the rooting guide for .290 on locked BL
@chemcup for the FTF
@ChillyChan & @[NUT] & @jackie099 for the recoveries and kernels
@abuihsan for the ric tip
many more as well...
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A man is suing Apple because he claims that two of the company's iPods enabled the Mafia to send him threatening messages.
Gregory McKenna, Florissant, Mo, says the iPods contained illegal receivers that allowed the Mafia to contact him.
McKenna purchased an iPod Shuffle from eBay in 2005 and discovered that the Mafia was able to send him audio threats through the device. McKenna also said an iPod Mini that he owned enabled the Mafia to generate death threats.
The lawsuit is claiming damages in the amount of $14.2 million.
Now eBay may not be the safest place in the world to buy goods, but having two iPods, both with Mafia receivers in them is quite a misfortune. It sounds like a nightmare…literally.
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Peterkin, Maher notch individual titles—
With the addition of four teams from last year's True Team Section 4A meet, the Rush City boys track and field team placed fourth of 20 teams with 980.5 points last Tuesday in Maple Lake. The host team defended its title with 1,284 points, followed by Concordia Academy-Roseville (1,047.5 points) and Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted (1,014).
Sophomore Demario Peterkin excelled in three events to earn big points for the Tigers. The sprinter placed first in the 200-meter dash as the lone runner to cross the finish line under 23 seconds, clocking in at 22.97. Peterkin also took second place in the 100-meter dash in 11.43 and was also the runner-up in the 400-meter dash with a time of 52.34.
Junior Zeth Langworthy had strong showings in the hurdles, as he placed second in the 300-meter hurdles among a field of 29 with a time of 43.53. Langworthy also took seventh in the 110-meter hurdles in 19.09 and seventh in the long jump with a distance of 18-9.25.
Senior Garrett Larson earned 10th place in the 1600-meter run with a time of 4:57.85 to round out the top individual finishes on the track.
Dan Johnson, Luke Maher, Mathijs von Deberg, Caleb Swanson made up the 4×100- and 4×200-meter relay teams, which each finished fifth of 18 with times of 48.02 and 1:41.77, respectively. Luke Maher was the headliner in the field events. The junior captured first place in the pole vault by clearing 13-0. The next closest competitor cleared 11-0.
Junior Kevin Nelson came in 12th in a field of 30 in the high jump by clearing 5-4.
Sophomore Caleb Anderson earned fifth place of 38 in the discus with a mark of 113-3 and fourth place in the shot put with a distance of 40-9.5. Johnson placed 12th in the shot put at 34-11.5.
The Tigers fell two spots from last year's runner-up finish at the event, but head coach Mike Vaughan said he was proud of the way his kids battled throughout the meet.
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The Curtiss XF-87 Blackhawk was a high-altitude jet fighter, capable of seeking out and destroying enemy aircraft and ground targets in all weather (Specified in the military characteristics of 23 November 1945). The low wing, cantilever XF-87 monoplane was fitted with two wing-mounted jet units in elongated nacelles.
The sleek and shiny-black night fighter looked just as deadly as its builders hoped that it would be. With it, on the flight test series just beginning, rode the last hopes of the Curtiss-Wright Corporation. If the XF-87 should win the Air Force's competition for a turbojet all weather (night) fighter, a good production run would be assured. The Blackhawk would be up against formidable competition, however: Northrop's XF-89 Scorpion.
The aeronautical business had not been going well for Curtiss since the end of World War II. The company had been working at full capacity to turn out a huge number of its workhorse P-40 Warhawks and C-46 Commandos during the war, and its research and development (R&D) had suffered.
None of its new military designs satisfied the military's postwar needs and it had nothing to offer the civilian market. The jet era offered the company another chance. Its first jet-powered design, the XA-43, had been a large and heavy ground attack plane with two pilots, a bomb bay, and a revolving nose turret with four 20mm cannon. That was asking a lot of the puny jet engines of the day, so Curtiss designed the XA-43 with four Westinghouse J-43 axial-flow turbojet engines of 3,000 pounds thrust each, mounted in pairs in two pods on its straight wing. When the night fighter competition was announced in March 1945, Curtiss engineers adapted the attack design for an entirely new role.
The XF-87 looked deadly enough as Curtiss test pilot Lee Miller lifted it into Muroc's skies that March morning. If the wide fuselage and straight wings were not particularly inspiring, they were certainly reasonable by late 1940s standards. With smoke trailing from its two huge engine pods, the Curtiss XF-87 Blackhawk lumbered off the South Base runway for its maiden flight on March 5, 1948.
Alas, subsequent flights showed that the Blackhawk's performance was no more inspiring. It was cumbersome, lacked agility, and was plagued by buffeting problems which were never completely solved. The Air Force concluded that Northrop's Scorpion design offered a great deal more growth potential, and so the XF-87 disappeared from the skies forever and a more powerful XF-87A was never built.
This gave way to the XF-87A Blackhawk, a modified XF-87 equipped with J-83 engines designed to operate at night and in inclement weather. A total of 80 productions of the XF-87A were tentatively ordered, but later cancelled in favor of the Northrop F-89. The XF-87A was never flown.
A reconnaissance version of the Blackhawk was also seriously considered.
Not long afterward, Curtiss shut down its Airplane Division and eventually sold its assets to North American Aviation.
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Nelson Week round-up…
Last week was the launch bonanza for Nelson from Blank Slate Books. It really seemed to catch some sort of comic-cultural zeitgeist thingy… although that might be down to a combination of having 54 different creators involved, and all the associated Twitter, Facebook, Blogging related to the 54 building up to some kind of comic critical mass?
However, it really is a work of genuine importance (and refreshingly for a work of genuine importance, it's damn enjoyable on many levels as well).
Beginning the week at Thought Bubble Leeds…. the big launch event. And for most of those involved, the very first time they'd seen the completed book. In fact, because of the way they completed the work, each artist receiving the material done up to their year, it was often the first chance many had to see the completed story!
(Anecdote of the weekend – Suzi Varty (1974) comes up to the Blank Slate stand, chats to a few people and then enquires of the Scottish gent who he is…..
"I'm your publisher" says Kenny Penman, the notoriously camera shy boss of Blank Slate Books.)
In the weeks leading up to the convention the buzz about Nelson had been building, and having at least 30 of the artists involved in the book at Thought Bubble meant a much larger sales team than usual. There were times during the weekend you couldn't walk more than a few yards without seeing one of the Nelson team, clutching either the book or wearing one of Lauren O'Farrell's exclusive Nelson badges.
Molly even got into the whole fun of the Nelson launch as well, deciding she was going to get as many signatures in the book as she possibly could. All weekend she wandered the halls finding more and more contributors, and as we walked round clutching the copy of Nelson looking for contributors to sign, a lot of people were talking about how lovely it looked and just how intriguing it was.
My couple of Nelson at Thought Bubble pics…
(Woodrow Phoenix – fresh off the plane from Buenos Aires, but looking amazingly fresh and utterly cool.)
(Rob Davis relaxing at the SelfMadeHero stall, in front of his Don Quixote display)
After this I'll be handing over the reporting and photographic duties to the lovely Sarah McIntyre, who has almost turned into a one woman Nelson documenting machine – excellent reports, excellent pics….
Next up in Nelson week….. The Cartoon Museum Launch, London…..
I didn't go down to London, but Sarah McIntyre's report and pics captures the event perfectly, including this wonderful picture below, taken by Dan Fone, which I just love, a perfect picture of the two men without whom….. etc etc. Mr Woodrow Phoenix and Mr Rob Davis:
Then we had the willful defacing of the windows at GOSH leading up to the GOSH signing and the glory of little knitted Nel, courtesy of Lauren O'Farrell…
All in all, a spectacularly good week, capped off with the news that the Nel auction raised £250 and little knitted Nel is off to the USA and that the first print run of Nelson has now sold out with Blank Slate going back to print on it very soon.
If you haven't already considered it, I'll add my voice to those encouraging you to pick it up, read it and love it, just as everyone who we talk to about it seems to. And yes, it would most certainly make the perfect Christmas present.
Buy it from all good book and comic stores….. and if you want the exclusive limited edition hardback head to the Blank Slate website.
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Every week on Food52.com, Senior Editor Kristen Miglore is unearthing recipes that are nothing short of genius.
Today: Creamed greens were always comfort food, but now they don't need the steak on the side.
Creamed spinach — let's own it — is just an excuse to eat swirls of cream.
The greens are almost an afterthought to get it to sit up on the plate, a thickening agent. You could be eating creamed mesclun — would you know the difference?
And there's nothing wrong with that. Some go to the steakhouse for the sides alone. But there's so much potential to tease out from the presence of a good green, and add even more dignity to cream's noble head start.
Enter: kale. Specifically, lacinato. Unlike spinach, it doesn't lose its structure, and shrink into pudding.
You've met kale, right? It's that thing you ate for lunch the past three days. But while we usually pigeonhole it into salad and smoothies, this is kale for the holidays. (Thanks for letting us borrow your kale for a minute, juice cleansers, we'll try not to get too much cream on it.)
More: 8 (Actually Different) Kale Salads
The recipe comes from Portland chef Trent Pierce, and its name alone shows off three major attractions: miso, cream, kale.
Any one of these is more than reason enough to pay attention. Making it is as simple as any other sautéed green, despite its fanciness and glowing reputation.
Here's what you do:
De-rib and trim down to size an enormous bunch of kale, or two smaller ones. (Here's how.)
Sauté shallots and garlic, then heap and heap in your kale. This is not a stir-fry, it's an exercise in pile management.
Meanwhile, there is a butter-mushroom-soy experience that will go down in a separate pan. This will be your dressy topping, and will test the limits of how much umami you can use to gird a single dish.
Finally, pour in some dry vermouth, scrape around and watch it steam away.
And work in your cream and miso.
Where cream alone could blur, vermouth and miso lay their anchors; where butter gets rich, soy battens down. It's a little too much, and just right at the same time. Just like the holidays.
It would pretty great for any winter dinner party, or a night alone with a glass or two of sturdy red wine.
And of course, it fits right in sidled up next to a nice slab of roast beef or turkey — you'll just need a lot less gravy.
Trent Pierce's Miso-Creamed Kale
Adapted slightly from Oregon Live (January, 2012)
Serves 4, as a side
3 to 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 large shallot, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large bunch lacinato kale, or 2 smaller ones, stems removed, roughly chopped
1/2 cup shimeji mushrooms with stems, or shiitake mushroom tops
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup dry vermouth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon white (shiro) miso, or more to taste
1. Place 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large, heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. When melted, add the shallot and garlic. Cook over low heat without letting the garlic and shallots color, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the kale and continue to cook for a few more minutes until wilted. If it won't all fit in the pan, just add what's left after it's cooked down a bit.
2. Meanwhile, in a small pan set over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the mushrooms and cook until softened and cooked through, about 5 minutes. If the mushrooms become too dry, add another tablespoon of butter. Stir in the soy sauce, cook another minute and turn off the heat.
3. Once the kale is wilted and soft, increase the heat to medium high, add the vermouth and cook until it's just evaporated, about 1 minute. Add the cream and miso, stirring until completely incorporated. Reduce heat to medium and cook about 2 more minutes until the sauce reduces slightly and tightens up the around the kale. Taste for seasoning, add salt and pepper if you like (but don't forget the mushrooms have soy sauce). Place the kale on a warm platter and scatter the mushrooms over the top. Serve immediately.
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Audi has quattro drive, so it has 4 wheel drive. 70% of the power goes to the front wheels, and 30% to the back wheels.
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Discussion in '2005 - 2009 Specific Tech' started by Scot_94GT, Dec 9, 2003.
They are already working nights, weekends, and holidays.
Someone get me a SAWZALL, I can fix that convertable problem in a couple minutes.
I say the Base and GT coupe will be out first followed by the Verts approx. 4-6 months after with a price range around $1000.00 more than current. In Spring of '05, look out for production specs on the Shelby/Mach 1 and maybe Cobra and on the market in late Summer/Fall '05 with prices not exceeding $1000.00-$3000.00 over current prices. Rumors state the new Cobra to have 450-500hp range. Damn, the '03 Cobras are close to 450bhp now (+/-430bhp). Go to SVTperformance and see how cheap it is to get a '03 Cobra to 500bhp. Shelby Mustangs will be in the same price range as Saleen/Roush...maybe more (Shelby isn't stupid). Ford will not shoot themselves in the foot. The dealerships may try to cash in on some customers with price hikes, but those prices will come down eventually.
aaaaaaaawwwwwwwwww damnit. Ive been dreaming and drooling about a new saleen
I was gettin ready to say i coulda swore there was a cobra in both those years
Did I miss something? When did this happen?
I hope Shleby makes an 05 Eleanor body kit
My BIG question to everyone in here is: If the Shelby Mustang is going to be built, will it be a COBRA Shelby Mustang or NOT a Cobra? What I am trying to ask here is if the Shelby Mustang will be a "separate" model from the Cobra model. What do you know about this?
Check the northwest forum there was a thread on it there.
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I've never had children my self, but my sister lost five pregnacies before she was diagnosed. With the help of the Woman's clinic she was able to carry two babies full term and they are healthy beautiful teen agers now....and driving her completely mad hahahahaha. I love them to bits.
She never gave up on having children...though people certain tried to make her feel guilty about it. Her husband was mostly concerned about her well being. But he was willing to continue to try if she was. It broke his heart to watch what she went through each time she lost one.
She went into remission shortly after the second child was born and has been there ever since. I don't know why she's been in remission so long; I'm just very happy for her.


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BOSTON, MA, September 23, 2003 — PAREXEL International Corporation (Nasdaq: PRXL) will release First Quarter FY 2004 financial results on Tuesday, October 21, 2003 before the opening of trading. The announcement will be available on PAREXEL's website at www.parexel.com and on the PR Newswire website at www.prnewswire.com.
Following the release of its results, PAREXEL will host a conference call and live webcast at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results. To access the webcast, visit PAREXEL's website at www.parexel.com, click on the Investor Relations menu and select "Webcasts". Double-click the microphone labeled "Q1 Fiscal 2004 PAREXEL International Earnings Conference Call" to begin. This webcast will continue to be accessible for one year following the live broadcast. To participate via telephone, dial (612) 332-0523 and ask to join the PAREXEL quarterly conference call.
PAREXEL is one of the largest biopharmaceutical outsourcing organizations in the world, providing a broad range of knowledge-based contract research, medical marketing and consulting services to the worldwide pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. With a commitment to providing solutions that expedite time-to-market and peak market penetration, PAREXEL has developed significant expertise in clinical trials management, data management, biostatistical analysis, medical marketing, clinical pharmacology, regulatory and medical consulting, industry training and publishing and other drug development consulting services. Its information technology subsidiary, Perceptive Informatics, Inc., develops and offers a portfolio of innovative technology-based products and services that facilitate clinical drug development and are designed to decrease time to peak sales. The technology portfolio includes web-based portal solutions and tracking tools, Interactive Voice Response Systems (IVRS), Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS), electronic diary and investigator database solutions. Perceptive also offers advanced medical diagnostics services to assess rapidly and objectively the safety and efficacy of new drugs, biologics, and medical devices in clinical trials. PAREXEL's integrated services, therapeutic area depth and sophisticated information technology, along with its experience in global drug development and product launch services, represent key competitive strengths. Headquartered near Boston, MA, PAREXEL operates in 57 locations throughout 36 countries around the world, and has 5,095 employees.


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Miley Cyrus Twerks + Performs "Baby Got Back" Karaoke At Cat's Meow In New Orleans
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It's official. Miley Cyrus is in New Orleans. She celebrated her arrival by twerking (surprised?) during a karaoke performance of "Baby Got Back" at Cat's Meow.
Miley is in New Orleans on her Bangerz tour and is set to perform at the Smoothie King Center tonight (3/18) but it looks like she gave NOLA a little taste of Miley in the form of a twerk-tastic karaoke performance at the legendary Bourbon Street bar.
Watch as Miley hops on stage (around the 1:23 mark) to join a group of girls for a performance of Sir Mix-A-Lot's booty-bass classic. She looked to be in "high" spirits even after her 'Bangerz' tour bus caught fire on the side of the road earlier on her way to the Big Easy.
Luckily, no one was hurt and Miley was able to bless Cat's Meow on Bourbon with her infamous twerking moves in poetic fashion, being that her booty (or lack thereof) was popping in the city where the provocative dance originated.
Here's another look from a cell phone that recorded the Miley's karaoke antics from the crowd. If you're still thirsting for Miley Got Back, here's one more below.
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5 Things You Can Easily Give Up To Help Out The Kids At St. Jude
We've asked our listeners to become Partners in Hope with St. Jude Children's Hospital, and if you're looking for a way to find it in your budget here are a few things you can give up.
You can call 1-800-372-4999 or or text FIGHT to 785-833 to become a Partner in Hope by pledging $20 a month or more in a credit card. $20 a month may seem a lot of money for some, but it's not nearly as much as you think.
Here are a few things that you could easily give up (or at least cut back on) and save more than enough money to become a Partner in Hope—helping to save lives and find the cure for these life threatening diseases.
The average beer drinker spends around 100 bucks per month on beer. We're not asking you to give up your precious brew, but by cutting back a couple of 12-packs you can make a St. Jude kid really happy!
Eating Out
The average American family spends around $225 a month eating away from home. Just like we did with beer, we aren't asking you to eat cereal and egg sandwiches at the house, but for literally one sit down meal outside of your home you can help a St. Jude patient get back to theirs. Think about it.
We love fancy coffee just as much as the next basic American, but did you know that coffee drinkers spend just as much on coffee as beer drinkers spend on beer? That amounts to around $100 a month, and by skipping the drive thru just a couple times a month you can feel good knowing that as a Partner in Hope you're part of the fight to end childhood cancer!
How many times have you hit the vending machine at work to grab at $1.25 bag of chips? It never fills us up, and it seems like we're constantly feeding it money. We seem to spend a good bit of cash on food while we're on the go, but the truth is we're paying more for convenience than actual food. When it comes to dollar amount, some studies have shown that we spend more on junk food than real food, and by cutting down on a few trips to the machine we could easily save cash and help out our little friends at St. Jude. Those bags are filled with mostly air anyway.
This may be one of the hardest things to give up, but if your looking for extra cash to help the kids at St. Jude, giving up dessert is where you may find it. I know that almost sounds blasphemous, but nearly 50% of adults between the ages 18-44 order dessert at least once a week.
Who knows—you may be fortunate enough to become a Partner in Hope and still be able to afford all of these amazing treats. If that's the case, that is amazing and we thank you.
If not, one less beer, snack, dessert, fast food meal or trip to the vending machine per week will easily allow you to make that difference!
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How Much Do You Like a Duochrome Polish?
China Glaze Unpredictable Nail Lacquer ($4.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "multi-dimensional gorgeous green." It's a seafoam-like green that flashes from true seafoam green to darker, almost forest green (but there's still some aqua to it that it's not true forest green). The only similar shade I could think of was OCC Chimera, which matches the darker green color you see at an angle. If you know of a dupe, please share it with us!
The consistency of this one was a little thin, and it wasn't as pigmented as other shades in the collection or China Glaze's polishes in general. After two coats, there was a very slight translucency in places, because it was somewhat streaky when applied. I would recommend going with three coats on this shade to get full color coverage. There are noticeable brush strokes, and they were fairly easy to control. I typically get a week of wear out of China Glaze's formula with minor tip wear but no chipping.
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The first semi-credible live photos starring the yet to be announced Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime have cropped up online, flaunting what looks like a shinier basic GS5 with the same perforated back cover.
Sammy definitely gets an A for effort, but sooner or later, their no doubt imminent Galaxy S5 Prime was poised to rear its head and show its face on the interwebs. And what better timing than mere hours after LG's G3 likely stopped being an aesthetical question mark once and for all?
The two upcoming high-end smartphones seem to share certain metallic design elements, though neither is confirmed to sport an all-aluminum chassis. Bizarrely, the S5 Prime pictured today could easily be mistaken for a standard flavor by untrained eyes, clearly surrounding the screen with superior, sturdier build materials, but rocking an overly familiar rear.
Wait, wait, wait, is Samsung really considering adding, like, 5 percent metal to S5's plastic exterior and branding the resulting product as a "Premium" slab? If so, they're probably making a bigger mistake than when they rolled out the polycarbonate, Full HD Galaxy S5 in the first place.
Speaking of which, the latest batch of S5 Prime images comes with no insight on specs, so right now, our best guess still calls for a screen resolution bump to Quad HD, RAM upgrade to 3 gigs and, possibly, the replacing of the on-board Snapdragon 801 chip with a slightly punchier S805.
Back to aesthetics, let's mention the USB port lid and rear camera shelter have been subtly redesigned, helping the S5 Prime a little in earning its own identity and, more importantly, lending credence to the aforementioned "leak".
Sure, it's possible we're looking at a hoax, but I just don't see anyone going through so much trouble in Photoshop to tweak tiny details like how the camera and heart rate monitor cross paths. Right?
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Mr. William CARTER of Boughton under the Blean in the county of Kent, Yeoman, this day requested me to write down his wishes in certain particulars, namely that the thousand pound bond that was given by Mr. Arthur APSLEY, Miller of Boughton, to Mr. William CARTER.
He, Mr. William CARTER, gives this to his daughter Ann CARTER, for the purpose of
educating her and bringing her up.
The thousand pounds will be payable to the said Ann CARTER at the death of Mr. Arthur APSLEY when it is his will that the thousand pounds should be so paid to her or to persons legally authorized to act for her.
Thomas William WRIGHTE
William CARTER
Signed in the presence of us,
Thomas William WRIGHTE, Vicar of Boughton under the Blean
Elizabeth CARTER
Mary CARTER
Admon. with the before registered will annexed of William CARTER deceased was on the eighth day of March 1817 before the Reverend John FRANCIS, Clerk Surrogate of the Right Honourable Sir William SCOTT Knight, Doctor of Laws Commissary General of the City and Diocese of Canterbury lawfully constituted granted to Elizabeth CARTER, widow, the relict of the deceased (there being no executor or residuary legatee appointed therein). She being first sworn well and truly to administer etc.
William CARTER died on 4 February 1817.
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Vince Gill will be honored with the 2014 CRB Career Achievement Award at the Country Radio Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Feb. 16. Gill's friends Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell will perform a tribute and present the award, which is given to an artist who has made a significant contribution to the development of country music and Country radio. "Vince Gill is unquestionably one of the greatest artists in the country genre," says CRB Executive Dir. Bill Mayne. "He is a remarkable ambassador for country music with his talents, grace, class, leadership, humility, humanity, style and wicked sense of humor." Previous winners include Dolly Parton, Brooks & Dunn, Merle Haggard and George Strait.
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Returning to cross stitch
So I've been going through my stash and destashing stuff..and deciding to use what I've been squirreling away.
I took elements from border pieces and started piecing them together on a kitchen towel.
I should have actually counted everything out, and there are maybe three mistakes that are obvious to me, but overall? Considering I really haven't touched this stuff in..maybe ten years? .. I'm pretty pleased.
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text: Ok, so i finally got the camera out and taped myself putting....What do you see that i may be missing? I noticed right off that i am keeping all my weight on my right leg the whole time without any real weight shift and that i never straighten my back out. What else am i doing / not doing? I was putting from about 15' out on this video. Let 'er rip!


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Dodge Repair Questions? Ask a Mechanic for Answers ASAP
On the third illustration #1 is pointing at a bypass hose. You should replace this hose with the water pump. It is exposed to high heat and is usually the first hose to spring a leak.
REMOVAL The water pump on all models can be removed without discharging the air conditioning system (if equipped).The water pump on all gas powered engines is bolted directly to the engine timing chain case/cover.On all 3.9L/5.2L/5.9L gas powered engines, a gasket is used as a seal between the water pump and timing chain case/cover.If water pump is replaced because of bearing/shaft damage or leaking shaft seal, the mechanical cooling fan assembly should also be inspected. Inspect for fatigue cracks, loose blades or loose rivets that could have resulted from excessive vibration. Replace fan if any of these conditions are found. Also check condition of the thermal viscous fan drive.
Loosen heater hose coolant return tube mounting bolt and remove tube from water pump. Discard the old tube O-ring.
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Understanding and Managing Diabetes
Diabetes presents unique difficulties for women. If you have diabetes, you're at increased risk of a heart attack — at a younger age — than someone without diabetes. Because diabetes damages the nervous system, it can be more difficult to recognize symptoms of a heart attack. And, if you have diabetes when you get pregnant, you're at higher risk of miscarriage, or of having a baby born with defects.
What Is Diabetes?
When your fasting blood sugar is always higher than 125, you have diabetes.
There are several kinds of diabetes. The two most common are known as type 1 and type 2. They can be caused by genes inherited from your family, but lifestyle, illness, stress, and other factors play a role in whether or not you will develop diabetes — regardless of whether you inherited these genes.
Damage to the pancreas can also cause the disease. The damage can be the result of injury, illness, or from taking certain medicines. In type 1 diabetes, your immune system destroys your body's beta cells, and the body can no longer make any insulin. In type 2 diabetes, your body can't make enough insulin to keep up with the body's needs, or can't use the insulin in the right way. When this happens, the body isn't able to use or store the sugar it gets from food. Instead, the sugar stays in the blood, causing high blood sugar.
A third type of diabetes is gestational diabetes. This type only develops during pregnancy, and usually goes away after the baby is born. Once you've had gestational diabetes, it's important that you're screened for diabetes every year because you have a greater chance of getting type 2 diabetes later in life. Be sure to remind your doctor so you stay on track with regular screening.
Diabetes can come on slowly. At first, you may not have any symptoms. But when blood sugar levels stay at a high level, you may feel more thirsty and tired than usual, and urinate more often. These are often the first signs of diabetes.
Why Insulin Is So Important
Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas, one of your body's organs. Insulin helps the body turn sugar into energy. It also helps the body store sugar in muscles, fat, and the liver, so it can be used later. Without insulin, the body can't use or store sugar for energy. Instead, the sugar stays in the blood.
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After we eat, the sugar in our blood rises. This rise in blood sugar tells the pancreas to release insulin into the bloodstream. Insulin travels through the blood to our cells and tells our cells to open up and let the blood sugar in. Once the sugar gets inside, the cells convert it into energy or store it for later use.
Insulin Resistance and Impaired Glucose Tolerance
People with diabetes have trouble processing insulin. They may become insulin resistant, meaning that the cells in the body won't allow the insulin to turn blood sugar into energy. Another way diabetes disrupts the body's use of sugar is known as impaired glucose tolerance. This happens when the pancreas can't make enough insulin to keep your blood sugar in a normal range.
Glucose tolerance is measured by blood tests that may return a value under 100 (normal) or between 100–125 (impaired).
Self-Management Is Key
Although diabetes is a serious lifelong condition, it's possible to manage it successfully. The first step is to eat a healthy diet, exercise, and manage stress. You may also need medication — either pills or insulin shots — to keep blood sugar levels in the normal range.
It's important to keep track of your blood sugar levels through regular checks, and to stay on top of regular health care exams and lab tests.
If you don't manage this health condition carefully, diabetes can lead to serious, long-term health problems such as heart disease and damage to the kidneys, eyes, and nerves. You can greatly lower the risk of these complications through good self-care.


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A sign in a general store read, "If we don't have it, you don't need
it." That implied they carried anything and everything. Maybe so,
but much was probably stuff you'd never want or need.
At Corson Music,
we would rather say, "If we don't have it, we'll get it... just for
you." We'll order it and offer a price that may surprise you. You
don't have shop online for a great deal and here you'll have a lot more
fun looking!
There's the larger main location on University Avenue in Champaign and the Corson Music's Guitar Store
on the corner of Main & Race in downtown Urbana. Visit both
locations and see what each has to offer. If you're tired of those
endless catalog sites full of stock descriptions and tiny photos, you'll
enjoy browsing through the real stuff. We think you might want to play
that guitar or hear that amp before you put your money on the counter.
Plus you just may see an old friend or make a new one.
We can match most
major online retailer's advertised prices on new gear! Plus, all new
guitars can be setup to your liking at no extra charge. You also have
additional security knowing that if you ever have a problem with any
piece of gear, you can have a face-to-face talk with one of our techs
without having to call a support line.
Our commitment has been
demonstrated over the years serving the cities of Champaign-Urbana.
We're staffed by experienced, knowledgeable professional musicians who
will assist you in making the right purchase whether it's an upscale
guitar or an entry level amp. Need help choosing an electronic tuner or a
microphone? We can help with that too.
Corson Music was started
with one purpose in mind... to serve this vital, diverse and active
music community that's flourished year after year. We know how to do
it. Our efforts have been directed to that goal and our success is due
to developing you as a loyal customer.
You probably have an
idea what you're looking for. If unsure, our knowledgeable staff of
working musicians knows the ins and outs of the gear in real world
settings. They hold no bias between brands we carry those we don't.
Quality and reliability are the watchwords. A product may look cool but
does it perform as advertised? How do you get the best sounds? They'll
answer those questions and more.
If we don't have it, we can usually put special orders
in your hands faster than online stores, often, the next day. Plus,
this service is often provided FREE OF CHARGE, with no over-night fees
or hidden "convenience" charges!
For additional bargains, visit our eBay store for special items and clearance products.
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Silverstein Bomb Punctuates Waves 11-2 Victory Over VCU
Sophomore left-hander Matt Maurer throws five complete shutout innings in victory.
Waves Come Up Big in the Middle Innings to Beat Alumni, 9-2
Great turnout for the alumni, including four current major leaguers.
Blue Squad Takes Game Three and Playoff, Wins Blue and Orange World Series
Dickerson and Moscot pitched strong innings for the Blue team.
CAREER HIGHS: Strikeouts: 2, 2/22/11 at UCLA; Walks: 2, 2/27/11 at Fresno State (G2); IP (start): None; IP (relief): 2.0, 4/5/11 at Cal State Fullerton; Winning Streak: None; Losing Streak: None; Low-hit CG: None.
2011/FRESHMAN: Pepperdine Scholar-Athlete ... Received West Coast Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll "bronze" honors ... Appeared in six games out of the bullpen and posted a 5.14 ERA through 7.0 innings pitched ... Faced 31 batters and allowed four runs on seven hits with two walks and five strikeouts ... Made collegiate debut at UCLA (2/22) and limited the Bruins to two hits in 1.2 innings with two strikeouts ... Delivered two scoreless frames in relief outing at Cal State Fullerton (4/5) with one punch out.
2010/FALL: Pitched and batted for the Blue team during Pepperdine's Fall World Series ... On the mound, delivered 4.2 innings of relief, in which he gave up three runs (none earned) on four hits and two walks ... Two of those runs were scored on Matt Maurer's game-tying home run in the eighth inning of game five ... Recorded one strikeout in 2.0 innings of game three (11/10) and picked Harrison Kain leaning off first base ... Went 1-for-5 at the plate with an fielder's choice RBI in game one's 5-5 tie (11/6).
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated with honors in 2010 from Cypress Woods High School where he was a three-year varsity letterwinner for head coach Thomas Loria ... Pitched and played both corner infield positions ... Helped lead school to a No. 2 state ranking in 2009 ... Finished scholastic career with a .400 batting average ... Made the all-district team and the state 5A second team following a senior year in which batted .374 with six home runs and a district best 32 RBI ... Finished the 2010 season 3-0 on the mound ... Batted .428 as a junior ... Made school's distinguished honor roll all four years.
CLUB: Played for Houston Kyle Chapman from 2006 to 2010 and placed second with them at the Premier Sophomore National Championship ... Once hit six home runs during a series in Cooperstown, N.Y.
PERSONAL: Given name is Cody Ray Dickerson ... Born in New Orleans and raised in Cypress, Texas ... Moved to Houston from New Orleans because of Hurricane Katrina ... Pre-business administration major ... Son of Gregg and Stephanie Dickerson ... Father, Gregg, played baseball at USC ... Brother to Derek ... Chose to attend Pepperdine for its renowned academics and traditions, and its great location.
FAVORITES: Evan Longoria (pro baseball player) ... Philadelphia Phillies (pro baseball team) ... The Five People You Meet In Heaven (book) ... Grown Ups (movie) ... Two and a Half Men (TV show) ... Nickelback (musical artist) ... Enchiladas (food) ... Football (sport other than baseball) ... Hobbies include hanging out with friends and family.


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Head Pastry Chef
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with more than 1000 properties in over 100 countries, is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels and resorts with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis�, The Luxury Collection�, Sheraton�, Westin�, Four Points� by Sheraton, W�, Le M�ridien�, Aloft�and ElementSM. Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., a subsidiary of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., is one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com or www.starwoodvacationownership.com.
Due to open 3rd Quarter 2012 and with an unparalleled address at the heart of the spectacular Abu Dhabi Corniche, The St. Regis Abu Dhabi will provide easy access to everything that this incredible city has to offer. In the heart of the business and cultural districts the hotel is a short distance from the magnificent Abu Dhabi Mosque, the city's many shopping malls, golf courses, museums and major attractions, including the incredible Formula One Grand Prix circuit and Ferrari World on Yas Island. The hotel comprises 283 fabulously appointed guest rooms including 55 suites, most of which have incredible views of both the Arabian Gulf and the city of Abu Dhabi, the one of a kind Bridge suite between the two Nation Towers is quite simply breathtaking. Each room and suite will be serviced by the celebrated St Regis Butlers who will provide ever-present yet unobtrusive attention to detail, while attending to each request with discreet precision.
Among the hotels vast array of amenities will be eight outstanding food and beverage venues including the hotels signature restaurant, - a partnership with celebrated British Chef, Gary Rhodes. The Nation Riviera Beach Club attached to the hotel and accessible via a tunnel under the Corniche will offer guests a magnificent stretch of private beach and outstanding leisure facilities. Further outlets that will be housed in the magnificent Nations Towers include, St Regis Bar, Champagne Bar, signature Italian Restaurant and Beach Side outlets that will possess a view to rival all.
The Pastry team is part of the Food and Beverage Culinary team and the succesful candidate will report directly to the Executive Chef of the Hotel.
Job Description
Effectively monitor the daily operations of the respective outlet, including provide support and guidance to fellow outlet Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chef to ensure success and effective operation ending in a positive guest experience.
To produce the majority of pastry items for the hotel, including the dessert displays, show-pieces, chocolates, petit-fours and specified bread items to a high quality standard of ingredients and appearance.
Work in conjunction with Gary Rhodes team in terms of recipes execution and ensure outstanding commitment to deliver require product quality.
Apply The St. Regis core values to exceed guest expections.
Main Responsibilities
Knowledge of all standard procedures and policies pertaining to food preparation, receiving, storage and sanitation
Responsible for the direction and control of the Pastry department, for the work of the staff in that section and to work in unison with the other sections of the brigade.
Full awareness of all menu items, their recipes, methods of production and presentation standards
Assess quality control and adhere to service standards
Support the control of food cost.
Ability to produce own work in accordance with a deadline and to assist and encourage others in achieving this aim
Seek own solutions to obstacles that occur from time to time
To project a pleasant and positive professional image to all contacts at all times
Review all written communication, ie, resumes, daily/weekly, reservation, rooming list, BEOs, to determine appropriate staffing levels.
Communicate with restaurant manager for smooth running of front and back of the house.
Responsible for maintaining a strong client relationship and ensuring that all outlets are communicated to and execute by all hotel operation departments making for a successful meeting experience for the meeting planner and attendees.
Responsible for the development and maintenance of all policies, procedures and quality standard within the department, utilizing a continuous improvement approach to ensure a high quality, cost effective and customer focused operation.
Maintain a high level of service by constantly training and coaching all direct reports and talent.
Inspect and overseas the cleanliness and maintenance of all function space, public areas, and service areas.
Coordinate with restaurant manager, executive chief steward, housekeeping and engineering to ensure the highest level of product delivery.
Responsible for monthly schedule and payroll for the outlet.
Responsible for stock rotation, direct purchase and control of expiry food product on the shelving.
Knowledge of all food & beverage procedures standards, quality presentation, service and products and local health & sanitation standards.
Significant track record in this area, ideally 10 years plus experience and must have held minimum of 2 previous Exec/Head Pastry roles.
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That's not to say that its successor, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, was inexpensive. But the $400K+ price of the joint Mercedes/McLaren development was as ungainly as the car itself.
Mercedes-Benz struggled to sell the cars they produced, and run-out models were still leaving showrooms in the U.S. in 2010 and in Canada in 2013. Between 2004 and 2010, Mercedes-Benz USA reported 713 SLR McLaren sales.
Historical Monthly & Yearly Porsche 911 Sales Figures
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The SLS AMG, on the other hand, with its genuine gullwing doors and sticker price closer to $185,000, inevitably became a much more common car.
Though outlandish, it also looked impressive, rather than obnoxious, on the road. The last SLS AMGs are being delivered to customers as we speak - 2720 have been sold all-time in the United States. Sales began in May 2010 with the best-ever month for the SLS AMG. 168 were sold that month. Mercedes-Benz USA topped the 100-unit mark on a monthly basis only twice more.
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But with improved styling, less exotic pricing, and still more than 500 horsepower, the new car is set to be the more frequently sold Mercedes-Benz sports car.


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Clichy plans Gunners stay
Gael Clichy insists he does not want to leave the Emirates ¿ with his ultimate ambition being to win the title with the Gunners.
Last Updated: 10/04/11 11:36am
Gael Clichy insists he does not want to leave the Emirates - with his ultimate ambition being to win the title with the Gunners.
The French full-back joined Arsenal from Cannes in August 2003 but will have just a year left on his contract in the summer.
Merseyside rivals Liverpool and Everton are thought to be interested in the 25-year-old but he insists he wants to stay and help Arsene Wenger's side win the title.
Clichy told The People: "When I arrived at Arsenal it was because I wanted to improve myself as a player and to win titles, and that is normal with any player.
"Wenger persuaded me to come here at a time when I was receiving offers from other clubs - and I have to say that my present and my future is with Arsenal.
"I am leaving talks over my contract with my agent so that I can focus on my football.
"I know that there are rumours about me going elsewhere but I have nothing to say about that.
"I have always wanted to be at a club where I am content. Money is important but it is not a decisive factor. All I want is to win a title - that's my ultimate ambition.
"It is unquestionable that Wenger is a great coach but the problem is it becomes more difficult to win the title every year.
"He is trying to develop the young players at this club and I think that is something you cannot put a price on in football."
Manchester United beat Fulham 2-0 at Old Trafford on Saturday to move ten points ahead of the Gunners, who have two games in hand and face Blackpool on Sunday.
Clichy added: "We know it will be difficult to catch United but we won't give up hope.
"It is frustrating that we were chasing four trophies and have fallen away at crucial moments in all of them.
"But it can also be a lesson for us as we move forward. While it is sad now, it is important for the future.
"It is difficult to explain the difference between ourselves and United, but perhaps experience has been the key for them to manage the situation better.
"We have also missed out on too many points at the Emirates.
"But we'll be back because every year we are improving."


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Film Review: You Ain't Seen Nothin' YetA playful, intellectual consideration of memory, theatre and love lost and regained for strictly highbrow viewers.
The confluence of theatre, memory and real life for a group of actors in an explicitly artificial world sparks rarefied aesthetic pleasures, up to a point, in You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet. Its contracted, slangy English title specifically insisted upon by the director himself, this reflection on the past, love and death through the prism of layers of theatrical endeavor is both serious and frisky, engaging on a refined level but frustratingly limited in its complexity and depth. Alain Resnais' latest will appeal most to devoted fans but doesn't approach the delirious heights of his previous feature, Wild Grass, in 2009.
Resnais and screenwriters Laurent Herbiet and Alex Reval have used two works by the eminent late French playwright Jean Anouilh, Eurydice and Cher Antoine ou l'amour rate, to provide a frame through which to assess the enduring viability of the themes stemming from Greek mythology and well as their emotional meaning in the lives of multiple actors who have performed the drama of a love story, that of Eurydice and Orpheus, that bridges the worlds of life and death.
Contriving the setup required to assemble the diverse thespians together brings out Resnais' customary playfulness, just as it recalls his long devotion to the theater and the form's useful array of artifice. In a beguiling opening interlude, roughly a dozen actors receive identical phone calls informing them that their famous theatre director, Antoine d'Anthac, has died and requesting that they journey to his country home for a reading of his will and funeral service.
As the actors—all playing themselves—arrive, they are welcomed by the deceased's elegant manservant Marcellin (Andrzej Seweryn) onto what is self-evidently a set of a large room strewn with black sofas. They are assembled, explains Marcellin, to watch video footage of a provincial theatre company's proposed staging of d'Anthac's play Eurydice (actually Anouilh's) to decide whether it holds up and if the estate should grant permission for its performance.
This fanciful setup establishes the terms under which Resnais' entire film must be watched and even among viewers of specialized and foreign films, quite a few won't be keen to embrace this intellectual conceit involving literary time travel between French theatre and Greek myth. (The fact that Anouilh's play was written in 1942, during the Nazi occupation of France, and had special meaning within that context is ignored.)
The video, which Resnais engaged Bruno Podalydès to direct, features young actors performing in a bare warehouse and, altogether, amounts to roughly 28 minutes of material. But rather than an end in itself, it serves here as a springboard to stimulate the emotional memories of d'Anthac's veteran actors, who are then seen playing their old roles once again, regardless of their sometimes vast age discrepancies with the characters.
For a while, the different pairings and performance styles hold the interest and even stimulate; revisiting one old production are Sabine Azéma as Eurydice and Pierre Arditi as Orpheus, while another, regularly intercut, stars Anne Consigny and Lambert Wilson. Greatly enriching these impromptu flashbacks, or resummonings of dramas past, are Jacques Saulnier's wonderful sets which, despite their color, deliberately evoke the poetic realism of French cinema in the 1930s and into the 1940s, especially in a beautifully rendered train station; in all respects, the film is technically immaculate. Further harkening back to that same period is Seweryn's role as a detached impresario who orchestrates the proceedings.
Unfortunately, the film severely limits the richness of these reprised performances by providing no indications of the actors' own relationships, now or decades before. The intense dialogues about love, lost and recaptured, could have achieved much greater resonance—be it sincere, ironic, painful, wistful or whatever—had the interpersonal histories of the actors been illuminated, with all their inevitable passions and rivalries. But Resnais is operating here on a more intellectual, game-playing level, constricting all responses to the brain and not the heart.
Furthermore, Resnais devotes a lion's share of the final stretch to Azéma (his wife) and Arditi, whereas, to be blunt, the beautiful Consigny and Wilson are much more enjoyable to watch. Azéma provides Eurydice with a neurotic component that goes way over the top, drawing unneeded attention to the fact that this film is all talk, all the time.
You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet is an amusing title for a film by an 89-year-old director, one who has already announced another project. At the same time, there is something both gleefully self-effacing and egotistical about centering a film on a puppet master-like director who, from the grave, summons his associates to do his bidding.
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January Jones took Xander, 2, to her friend Diane Kruger's house in Malibu, Calif. on Saturday (November 9).
As the Mad Men actress carried her toddler into the party Dawson Creek's Joshua Jackson – Kruger's boyfriend – was right behind her.
In her interview with The New York Times earlier this year – Jones talked about growing up in South Dakota.
"I wasn't brought up with money. I don't think I'd spend more than $150 on a shirt. I'm almost O.C.D. You will never find a piece of clothing on my floor. I can't relax if I'm sitting in a mess."
She added, "(Xander's) first word was 'Mama,' His second was 'back,' 'cause I keeping saying, 'Put it back.' "
When the topic of her son's father came up she replied, "That's my son's business. It's not the public's business."


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Drunk Driver Busted With Zebra and Parrot in Car [VIDEO]
Jerald Reiter was arrested for drunk driving after leaving an Iowa bar. Reiter did not pick up any 'strange' at the bar, but he did have two very weird passengers, a zebra and a parrot!
KCRG is reporting that he actually tried to take the animals into the bar, but the owner said no. Maybe that bar needs a sign that reads, "No Shirt, No Shoes, No Wild Animals, No Service"!


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