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THERE has been some debate in these pages recently about the ideal language of educational instruction.
One side argues that English is the lingua franca of the world. Never before has a language been as widely used as the common language of business, government and science. Increasingly, it is the language of higher and technical learning.
This alone highlights the necessity of education in English as we strive to compete and stay relevant in a globalised economy.
On the other side, critics weave together anti-colonialism and dissonance between dominant-elite and oppressed-working class narratives into a case against the use of English as the language of instruction.
This side also highlights the pedagogical difficulties of teaching English to children who speak a different language at home.
It may also be mentioned as a point for the 'against English' argument that there simply are not enough trained teachers who can provide instruction in English or teach the language itself if we were to switch to instruction only in English.
It is a good thing that this is being debated, notwithstanding the irony of this happening in the language of our supposed colonial overlords. In important ways, it appears to me, both the 'for English' and 'against English' camps are missing the real issue.
Pakistan is not the only country where people have raged against the use of English at the expense of the native tongue.
Japan, France, China and many others have tried to stem the tide and have failed. Governments in many Asian countries are now funding English-language training and immersion programmes out of fear that their scientists, engineers, doctors and economists might fall behind the rest of the world. In many non-English speaking countries, universities and technical colleges are switching to English as the language of instruction.
Policymakers in a number of low- and middle-income countries have come to the conclusion that fluency in English as a second language is a ticket to technological and economic development for their citizens, individually, and the economy as a whole. This is not some dastardly conspiracy; it is just a fact. As Greek was the language of upward economic and social mobility under the Hellenic empire, Latin in Rome, Arabic under the Caliphates and Persian under the Mughals; so English is the enduring legacy of the British Empire. This may be a colonial leftover, but nobody is forcing it on us.
Perhaps what has been lost in this debate is parental choice, and what forces inform and motivate that choice. Parents make educational choices every year. One of these choices is about the language in which they would like their children educated and this is informed by two broad factors.
First, is an ethno-linguistic; there is a tussle between Urdu and the multiple languages that are spoken in Pakistani households. Many children grow up with a language at home that is neither English, nor Urdu. In such households there are complex identity politics at play. This, of course varies from province to province and ethnicity to ethnicity.
It would be a mistake to enforce in such a context a state-imposed requirement that teaching be in the national language instead of the 'colonial' language. The imposition of one language has been tried in the past with unhappy results. The idea that we need to come together and decide one language in which all and sundry ought to be educated has a certain neat appeal to it, but it ignores the ethno-linguistic realities of Pakistan.
Besides, while we debate the matter, it appears that parents and schools have resolved this problem in a mutually agreeable way. In many urban areas public schools often offer parallel classes for students where the medium of instruction is Urdu or the local language.
These schools often operate near low-fee private schools that offer education in English. This neatly sidesteps the problem and allows parents to choose. Whether instruction in one language leads to better educational outcomes than another is an important question and research needs to be conducted in that direction. Even if such research finds in favour of Urdu (or a regional language), it does not follow that and enforced choice on behalf of the parents and their children is possible (legally or ethically).
This brings me to the second and, arguably, more important factor: economics. These choices are informed by their assessment of potential future economic and social prospects for their child. It can be debated whether they have all the information necessary to make the 'right' choice, but surely the choice has to be theirs.
Finally, there is the problem of matching the demands of the labour market and what we teach at school. To be sure, education is not only about enhancing employability and earning potential but those are major motivating factors behind enrolment decisions. And the language that ensures greater success in important fields of study and employment is English.
Frankly, as it stands today, Urdu (or regional languages) just does not have the vocabulary or grammar to provide an efficient medium for the imparting of knowledge about physics, medicine, mathematics or computer engineering. This largely applies to the middle and high income households, however, and they are already receiving all their education in English.
When it comes to working-class professions fluency in English is largely immaterial. This one fact ensures class rigidity as poor parents have to weigh limited potential economic opportunities in a non-meritocratic society against the potential extra costs of education in a non-native language. How we resolve that is the real question.
The writer is an Islamabad-based policy analyst.


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Monday, 21 April 2014
This Song Will Save Your Life by Leila Sales
Book Summary : Making friends has never been Elise Dembowski's strong suit. All throughout her life, she's been the butt of every joke and the outsider in every conversation. When a final attempt at popularity fails, Elise nearly gives up. Then she stumbles upon a warehouse party where she meets Vicky, a girl in a band who accepts her; Char, a cute, yet mysterious disc jockey; Pippa, a carefree spirit from England; and most importantly, a love for DJing.
Told in a refreshingly genuine and laugh-out-loud funny voice, THIS SONG WILL SAVE YOUR LIFE is an exuberant novel about identity, friendship, and the power of music to bring people together.
My Rating : 4 of 5 stars
My Review : "Sometimes people think they know you. They know a few facts about you, and they piece you together in a way that makes sense to them. And if you don't know yourself very well, you might even believe that they are right. But the truth is, that isn't you. That isn't you at all."
This Song Will Save Your Life is one of those very few books that engages your interest despite not having unexpected twists and turns, or sword and sorceresses.
In a sense, this particular book has the appeal of a long winter. The prolonged bitter-sweetness that lays the foundations for the different emotions throughout the pages, to live the effects and experience the phenomena same as its characters, to muse and dwell in silence as the lingering aftereffect of reading this book.
Without going into tedious dissection of characters arcs and plot, I will try to delineate my thoughts in simple words.
This Song Will Save Your Life is story of an outcast, who sucks at making friends, who lacks social adequacies. I had never been an outcast in my school, nor was I a star. But despite being surrounded by a small group of faithful friends, I often found myself in a world that refused my presence, always longing for an escape. However, my school life wasn't an exact sketch that of Elise's, but at some points it was quite similar. While I took my solace in reading, for Elise's it was DJing.
What I liked about This Song Will Save Your Life is its writing, bestowing an unforgettable level of profound honesty. The author, Leila Sales, is a master craftswoman—her way with words is simply remarkable. Every character she etched in the pages seemed to leap right off in reality. It took me only few minutes to immerse myself into the depth of the story, and after an entire evening, I emerged soaked with muddled sentiments.
And I hope you will too.
Truely. Deeply. Immensely.
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Sunday, 13 April 2014
Half Bad by Sally Green
Summary : In modern-day England, witches live alongside humans: White witches, who are good; Black witches, who are evil; and sixteen-year-old Nathan, who is both. Nathan's father is the world's most powerful and cruel Black witch, and his mother is dead. He is hunted from all sides. Trapped in a cage, beaten and handcuffed, Nathan must escape before his seventeenth birthday, at which point he will receive three gifts from his father and come into his own as a witch—or else he will die. But how can Nathan find his father when his every action is tracked, when there is no one safe to trust—not even family, not even the girl he loves?
In the tradition of Patrick Ness and Markus Zusak, Half Bad is a gripping tale of alienation and the indomitable will to survive, a story that will grab hold of you and not let go until the very last page.
My Rating : 3.5 of 5 stars
My Thoughts : "There is nothing either good or bad but thinking makes it so." - William Shakespeare
Set on the backdrop of alternative England, the book is Sally Green's ingenious take on the old concept of witches and the ever going battle between good and evil. By drawing a distinction between light and dark with great élan, the story is replete with ingredients such as angst and romance and blood and a race against time, and the plot manages to infuse in originality. My only regret is that a book about witches didn't exhibit the flair of magic I had been highly anticipating.
"Niall catches me on the side of the head with the brick and Connor is clinging on to me.
Then I get rammed in my back, which must be with the brick again.
It reverberates down my spine and stops me dead.
I've been hammered into the tarmac like a nail."
In a society of White Witches those are prone to revile Black ones, Nathan is a half-blooded witch locked in a cage, constantly being taunted, tortured and bullied. His only crime was being born to a father who is not only detested by his clan, but the entire White Witch community—an evil Black Witch named Marcus, murderer of hundred. Even Nathan's elder sister Jessica despises him beyond any measure. Though some of his other siblings, Deborah, and Arran, and his grandmother try to protect him, they can't really do much in that department. As his 17th birthday draws nearer Nathan must escape to receive three gifts from his father, or else he will die. And his time is running out.
As a main character Nathan is well-drawn and leaves an impact on the reader's mind. He was successful to hold my concern and sympathy. While reading, I found myself often screaming with rage and desperation for him to stand up against the unjust he was facing.
Thankfully he has a sweet girl—a pure blooded White Witch named Annalise to offer him solace in all his peril.
"Annalise has long blonde hair that glistens like melted white chocolate over her shoulders. She has blue eyes and long pale eyelashes. She smiles a lot, revealing her straight, white teeth. Her hands are impossibly clean, her skin is the color of honey, and her fingernails gleam."
My objection is with their romance being short. The inadequacy of emotional intimacies in the romance felt very distant to grasp, therefore unreal. I craved for more of Annalise's involvement in Nathan's life.However, she made very little appearance in the pages, which wasn't enough to leave an impression. I wanted her to grow as an individual character rather than the girl Nathan fancies.
In a hidden world of witches that discriminates between Black and White Witches, where violence collides with love and destinies are drawn in blood, I expected an environment strikingly extravagant, blended with fiery spells and evocative magic, and what I got was rather simplistic. The central story being largely focused on Nathan and his quest and how he is being abused (which drags halfway across the book), provides a very little background information despite the occasional stories of Witches and Hunters we stumbled upon.
Also, in my opinion, another drawback was the slow pacing. With such interesting premise the story ought to have been a gruesome, fast-moving and action-packed thriller, but I found myself yawning very often. For the first half of the story nothing happened except Nathan being tortured and making plans. And the second half also fizzles out after a good start.
However, after that ending (where a character from Nathan's past made an unexpected reappearance) I'm really curious to find more in Half Mad.
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Tue Jan 24, 2012, 06:47 PM
Amerigo Vespucci (30,885 posts)
Jeb Bush / Chris Christie 2016. HEY...it's gonna be Jeb and SOMEONE. We all KNOW that.
I can;t wait to see how they "market" Jeb. My guess is that the people who are pissed off at Commander Codpiece now are still gonna be pissed off in four years, UNLESS the economy has gone through a MIRACULOUS turnaround.
I do not expect the economy to go through a miraculous turnaround in the next four years.
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gateley (62,472 posts)
1. Why do the republicans think he's the winning ticket? His father lost, and the Republicans never
utter W's name lest they be associated with him, so I don't understand why they think he's their ace in the hole.
Anybody know why?
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Tue Jan 24, 2012, 06:51 PM
PA Democrat (11,404 posts)
2. Maybe they believe that the third time really is a charm?
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Tue Jan 24, 2012, 07:24 PM
gateley (62,472 posts)
5. Yeah, and really, what would they have to lose? nt
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Tue Jan 24, 2012, 06:54 PM
Amerigo Vespucci (30,885 posts)
4. They have CONSISTENTLY floated him as a possibility during THIS election cycle!
It's because of the 2012 Republican Clown Car, sure. I guess the Republicans think that the "base" will see the current selection as so POOR that Jeb will be their Mighty Mouse..."HERE I come to save the DAYYYYY..."
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Tue Jan 24, 2012, 07:35 PM
rhett o rick (55,981 posts)
6. First of all, it's about the authoritarian masters. Who are the top dogs? Some think the BCF
(Bush Crime Family) is still in control. Others think the new in town Kock Bros are the new masters. But the Kock brothers put their eggs in The Newt's basket and Karl will easily take care of him. I think the BCF is still in charge and Karl is capable of taking out any and all of the current ass-clowns. The hapless gullibles will more than welcome Jeb "The Smart Son".
Come general election, just remember, the republicons only have to make it close and boom they magically (thanks to Diebolt) win.
And should they lose, they have four years to complain about the stolen election, stolen by the massive voter fraud of the poor and illegal immigrants.
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The Business of Blogging | Into The Gloss (Fashion 2.0)
"It's the natural curiosity behind this approach, alongside the site's impeccably professional aesthetics, that have made Into The Gloss one of the most compelling new voices in the fashion and beauty blogosphere with the potential to grow into a full-fledged media business for the digital age."
Retail Recon | Table of Contents is a 'Three-Dimensional Publication' (Insight & Analysis)
"When BoF visited Table of Contents, on a rainy Saturday, the store was calm and filled with a carefully edited array of fashion, accessories, furniture, rare books and design objects, mostly made by niche brands and artfully placed around the self-designed, 1350-square-foot space."
Finding Your M.O. | Part 12: Re-inventing Yourself (Education)
"Moda Operandi (M'O) is less than two years old. But we recently announced a major shift in strategy. In addition to our original pre-order model (pre-order clothes today that will be delivered next season), we are launching in-season e-commerce (buy clothes today that will be delivered immediately) for which we will be buying and holding inventory just like a traditional retailer."
The Queen of Clean (WSJ)
"Sander is one of the few who has managed to return to her namesake company—not just once, but twice. "The first time I left was difficult," Sander admits. "But it was even more sad the second time. I sold my shares and cut completely." In her new setup, as creative director, Sander is an employee of a publicly traded company: She doesn't own any shares; she does not sit on the board; if she doesn't make the numbers, she could be replaced as swiftly as Simons was."
Net-a-Porter CEO: It's no secret we're launching a major fashion magazine (Wired)
"Online fashion retailer Net-a-Porter is planning to launch a printed magazine within the next 12 months, according to CEO Mark Sebba, speaking at the Business Leaders Network's Making it Mobile event."
Stella McCartney named designer of the year (FT)
"Stella McCartney has won the coveted designer of the year award at the British Fashion Awards 2013, the latest in a series of personal and professional coups for the designer and her brand."
In a Click, a Vivid Fashion Garden (IHT)
"The effects of this digital age seem to reverberate beyond computers and smartphones… In the fashion world, it may take a sophisticated designer to work those patterns of burning bright blooms into something stylish and wearable, yet the actual process is just another computer click. The floral effects are rarely just sketched, more probably manipulated. The British designer Mary Katrantzou is an example of a designer whose computer skills have created a new genre of fashion prints."


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text: Hi, I'm trying to figure out how to indicate "a nurse licensed to practice in the jurisdiction". Does enfermero licenciado indicate this, or does this mean that the person has received a degree in nursing? I'm trying to get at the credential to practice, usually regulated by the government, rather than the academic and training program that the person got, e.g. enfermeros diplomados. This is a Spanish translation of an English document for use in the United States. Muchas gracias de antemano.


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FONTANA – A man suspected of leading police on a car chase after kidnapping his girlfriend is scheduled to be arraigned on felony charges Tuesday.
Shawn Hickenbottom, 37, of Rialto was booked Friday into West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga on suspicion of kidnapping, felony evading and assault with a deadly weapon, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
Fontana police said Hickenbottom kidnapped his girlfriend at 12:22 p.m. Friday near the corner of Citrus Avenue and Foothill Boulevard.
Police spotted him driving north on Citrus and tried to stop him, but he sped away, police said.
The chase lasted 25 minutes and traveled through Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario and Upland.
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The victim received medical treatment at the scene and was returned home.
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I currently have 1 tissue expander that has to be removed. It is not inflated and is damaged. The other one was done already. I have decided not to have a breast reconstruction. Is it dangerous to leave it in? How long can this stay without being taken out?
Is It Dangerous to Leave the Tissue Expander In?
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Tissue expander
If you have had a tissue exapnder in, you sholdnot leave it in as the final reconstruction. It is better to place an implant or have it removed.
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Tissue Expander as your final implant
If you are happy with the shape and feel of your reconstructed breast with the tissue expander implant, then there is no urgency to have it removed. However, a softer saline or silicone gel implant will likely be more comfortable. Also remember that if your oncologist recommends MRI, you may need to have your expander removed because of the integrated metal backed port.
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A matter of convenience for tissue expanders
It is just uncomfortable to have an expander which is more rigid than an implant. The expander also has a metal port in it which will prevent you from having MRI's and will show on airport screening machines etc...So it is more a convenient to replace it with a softer gel implant. All the best!
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I can't see any reason why you can't leave an expander in!
An expander is so firm I am surprised you would want to leave it in! I can't see any reason that it would be any more dangerous to leave in than any other implant. I just had a patient that went 6 years with an expander in place and just had it swapped to an implant.
Foreign body
The implant by and of itself is not dangerous to leave in. However, it is a foreign body and can be prone to infection especially if you have an infection elsewhere such as a urinary tract infection or upper respiratory infection.
Scarring and leaving tissue expander is debatable
This is debatable based upon how much scarring you have around that expander. There is no absolute answer either regarding how long it can be left in place.
Expanders tend to be firmer and less comfortable than permanent implants. I would get it out, but I am conservative. If the soft tissue over the expander is healthy, I guess you could opt to leave it in and just see what happened. I don't leave them in long term on a routine basis.
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This property has been removed by the agent. It may be sold or temporarily removed from the market
3 bedroom detached house for sale37 Dalsetter Wynd, Dunrossness, Shetland, ZE2 9JJ
Under Offer £122,000
Property Description
Key features
- Lounge
- Kitchen
- Master bedroom suite
- Two further bedrooms
- Bathroom & En-suite shower room
- Garage
- Large garden
Full description
Superb, extensively refurbished, single storey detached house with a garage, set in a large site at Dalsetter about a mile from the local shop & primary school at Dunrossness, approximately 22 miles from Lerwick, and within easy reach of Sumburgh Airport.
Refurbishment work which has been carried out to a high standard and has included re-cladding, and a stylish new kitchen, bathroom & en-suite shower room, has just been completed. The property was previously re-roofed and had new double glazed doors & windows in 2004. In addition to three bedrooms which includes a large master bedroom complete with walk-in wardrobe & en-suite shower room, the accommodation also includes a 20 sittingroom, a stylish new kitchen with space for a table & chairs and all appliances included, and a new bathroom.
This is a particularly attractive move-into property which has been refurbished to such an extent that much of it is comparable with a new-build. Viewing is essential to appreciate the work carried out.
General Information
The house is situated in Dalsetter Wynd on the east side of Dunrossness in the South Mainland area of Shetland.
Local amenities in the area include a mini-supermarket with post office & fuel, plus a primary school, both of which are situated on the main Lerwick Sumburgh road just over a mile from the house. The location puts the airport at Sumburgh within easy reach.
Although originally built around 1980, a complete refurbishment has just been completed following on from re-roofing with Decra tiles and new double glazed windows & doors in 2004. The extent of work carried out means that much of the property is now effectively comparable with a new-build house. Externally the property has been completely re-clad with rendered blockwork. Internally much of the house has been re-lined, all skirtings & door surrounds have been replaced, smart new internal doors in an imitation walnut finish have been fitted, and a new kitchen, bathroom & en-suite shower room installed, all to a high standard. The house has been completely re-decorated and new floor coverings laid. Heating is by electric storage / panel heaters.
The property is being sold as is, complete with all floor coverings and kitchen appliances included.
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Police: Longview woman schemed to get baby by killing mother
Richard Yeakley
July 5, 2012 at 11 p.m.
A Longview woman who lost a child to a miscarriage schemed to steal a newborn baby - either by killing a mother with a newborn or by killing a late-term pregnant woman and removing the child from her womb, investigators say.
Tanya Lynette Bradley, 30, is being held in the Gregg County Jail on two warrants for criminal attempt to commit capital murder.
She was arrested Saturday by Longview police outside Good Shepherd Medical Center after two of Bradley's friends alerted police.
The informants told police they shopped with Bradley for murder weapons and knew of her plans, according to the complaint. They also said Bradley planned to find a mother of a newborn at Good Shepherd and kill her to take the infant.
The women said Bradley planned to wait outside the hospital until a mother came out with her newborn baby. She was going to ask the new mother for a ride into the country, and the informants were going to follow in a separate vehicle. When they got to the country, they were all supposed to kill the mother and take the baby, according to the complaint filed in 124th District Court.
Information contained in the complaint indicates Bradley may have tried unsuccessfully to get a baby on June 21, when she convinced a woman who was 35 weeks pregnant to give her a ride home then tried to lure the woman into her home on Pineridge Street. One of the informants told an investigator that Bradley said her intent was to get the pregnant woman inside her home, kill her and remove the child from the womb.
The pregnant woman, identified as A. Gonzales, told police during the ride that Bradley offered her many items for her unborn child. Gonzales said she felt uncomfortable and refused several invitations to enter Bradley's home.
Bradley admitted to police she received the ride from Gonzales but denied she tried to convince the mother to enter the house to kill her and take the baby.
According to a statement Bradley gave to police, her friends said if the scheme worked, they "would wait about six months for everything to die down. Then we would go to Houston or San Antonio, somewhere big," and find a way to steal babies for them also. Bradley also asked if she was going to jail for just joking.
According to the complaint, Bradley admitted she lied to her husband and told him she was still pregnant even though she had miscarried in December because she was overwhelmed by the loss.
She blamed one of the two informants as being the person who came up with the scheme to steal a baby.
Bradley was held Wednesday in the Gregg County Jail on bonds totaling $500,000.


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When you are uploading blobs from a stream using multiple roles (web or worker) to a single azure storage location it is possible that you may hit the following exception:
System.ArgumentException: Waithandle array may not be empty.
at Microsoft.WindowsAzure.StorageClient.Tasks.Task`1.get_Result()
at Microsoft.WindowsAzure.StorageClient.Tasks.Task`1.ExecuteAndWait()
at Microsoft.WindowsAzure.StorageClient.CloudBlob.UploadFromStream(Stream source, BlobRequestOptions options)
at Contoso.Cloud.Integration.Azure.Services.Framework.Storage.ReliableCloudBlobStorage.UploadBlob(CloudBlob blob, Stream data, Boolean overwrite, String eTag)
The above issue is caused by a known issue, when utilizing parallel uploading for blobs in Storage API and it could occur in very rare occasion if conditions are matched for this issue to appear.
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Randi is looking heavy. Is it the blue dress? Nope - I can see it in her face as well.
Randi is looking heavy. Is it the blue dress? Nope - I can see it in her face as well.
I have always admired Debbie Allen, but she has become really wordy lately. Or have I just never noticed it before?
Randi danced her solo a little better tonight than last night.
Why is Kupono wearing Hammer-time pants? Are those things popular again?
Randi isn't the thinnest girl, that's true.Originally Posted by TopCatDC;3580262;
But curly hair on a round face adds lots of visual weight. She's cute with the curls, but if I were her stylist, I'd recommend against a style that bouncy.
Isn't Kupono into costuming, too?Originally Posted by xmaskat;3580271;
I like his style, but I like quirky & eccentric.
I don't think Kupono follows trends. He starts them.Originally Posted by xmaskat;3580271;
Ok , mine was the last post before the database burp - so sorry if I brought down the site!
Bottom line:
Randi - Gone
Kupono - Gone
Next week - guest judge: Mia Michaels
Special guest judge: Ellen DeGeneres!
Dang ya, TopCat! LOL
No surprises tonight, really.
Love Evan..I don't know squat about dancing, but he entertains me lol
I don't think his partner dances have been bad, in fact at the begining the judges raved about him, I thought his hip hop a couple weeks ago was really fun..the only ones I personally thought he struggles with was the samba and the waltz..but everyone has a couple they don't do well..
Clay Aiken "when everyones working on it change isnt impossible, its inevetible"
Ouch, FORT got slapped hard this time, didn't it?
In other news, Kup O' Coffee thankfully goes home, and Debbie Allen plays favorites and calls out Ballerina girl for something ALL of the contestants did--repeating a solo.
She's a self-important blowhard and loves the sound of her own voice. And has been for a long time I think.Originally Posted by Klyn;3580269;
"You don't rehearse Mr. T, you just turn him loose."
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Sold my .45 to buy strictly 9mm ammo and master my carry system
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My gripe is selling the SIG 1911 still
Difference in mindset.
While it may be possible that a person could be equally good and perform to a very high standard with many different action types and holster types and carry positions and calibers, most people will benefit from focusing on a single handgun carried in a particular holster and carried in a particular position. This will allow them to reach the point of "Unconscious Competence" and be able to react quickly and decisively to any threat to their life and get inside an opponents OODA loop even when they start behind the curve when attacked.
Running at 60% of a persons ability with 3 or 4 different weapons is not as good as being at 90% with a G26 or whichever type of weapon a person chooses to focus on.
Most people, average civilians in particular, don't get enough practice with their carry weapon in realistic defensive shooting. The mostly do slow fire accuracy at 7 yards.
Call me cocky if you want, I really don't care. I shoot weekly so maybe that's why, but I've mastered several of my guns and am extremely adequate with them all. Practice in general makes perfect.
You do some FAST drills with each of your mastered weapon types and see how you compare with some of the guys who focus on a single weapon type.
You might find out you are an undiscovered handgun phenom and become the next Dave Sevigny or Rob Leatham or Jerry Miculek but across multiple action types and even start your own shooting school.
I am no longer participating in gun forums.
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An ex-Crosley dealership in Crisfield, Maryland still operates.
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- In Crisfield, MD the Tawes Brothers, Inc. ex-Crosley dealership is still operating. Maurice Dana Tawes, whom everyone calls Dana, and his younger brother Robert opened their new car business in 1939. The district manager for Pontiac Motor Division asked Egbert L. Quinn, the owner and editor of the Crisfield Times if there was someone in town who might want to open a car dealership. Bert sent him directly to Dana. According to Bob, he told them "Take one car, sell it, and I'll give you another one." "We bought it," he said. "I was 17. Dana was eight years older so he signed the GM contract as the legal dealer." The Tawes brothers opened their first showroom on Broadway. In 1940, they moved the business to the corner of Main and Eighth Streets. They sold new cars and trucks and any used vehicles they got as trade-ins. They say they weren't happy with Crosley. Bob said they were "the worst cars we ever had. The best were always the Pontiacs. Dana found a 1941 Pontiac Streamliner at a showroom in Philadelphia. It was so attractive he bought it for himself, figuring he could always sell it used."
They had two mechanics, a helper and a salesman, plus Bob. Bob estimates that they moved 28 new vehicles the first year. Dana helped sell cars in the evenings. During the day he (and a couple of cats to take care of the mice and rats) worked at the J.P. Tawes & Bros. marine hardware store and ships' chandlery at 11th Street and Main, built by the brothers' grandfather, John P. Tawes Sr. The business remained there until it closed in February of 2007.
On Feb. 3, 1941, President Franklin Roosevelt called the 29th Division of the Maryland-Virginia National Guard into service. Dana and Bob were both members of the Guard. Their mother Leila Dana Tawes (Mrs. John Maurice Tawes), was able to sell the few remaining cars after Bob and Dana left.
On June 6, 1944, the 29th Division fought in the invasion of Normandy. Dana was a captain and a battalion operations officer on that morning and he stayed with the men all the way to Germany.
Bob entered the war as an enlisted man with the rank of corporal. He became part of a new 98th Division, together with troops from the New York State Army Reserve. The 98th was activated to invade Japan. "That ended with President Harry Truman and the atomic bomb," Bob said. Bob left the 98th Division with the rank of captain.
After the war, the 29th re-formed under different leadership. Dana remained with it for 38 years. When his cousin, J. Millard Tawes, was Governor (and therefore commander-in-chief of the Maryland National Guard) he appointed Dana a general. Crisfield's armory building is named for Dana. A portrait of him in full uniform hangs in the car dealership showroom.
In 1945, Bob married Elsie McMurry. Dana's wife was the former Lois Dize. Their brother, John P. Tawes II, now also a partner in the auto business, was rising in state politics. His wife Margaret Lee and Miss Elsie taught in Crisfield schools.
The Tawes brothers' dealership re-opened downtown. Bob and Dana ran the business out of the hardware store until they could build a new showroom to house the dealership. In 1947, it opened at 907 West Main Street. They began selling GMCs, and in 1952, Buicks. Bob's granddaughter Jenny now runs the Blue Crab Junction shop in the Main Street building vacated by the car dealership in 1995. The dealership is now at the corner of Route 413 and Burton Avenues. The business, however, no longer sells Bob's Pontiacs. General Motors declared bankruptcy in 2009 and was bailed out by the US governmen. As part of the bail-out, the federal government directed General Motors to close some of its smaller showrooms. Bob received a letter of intent noting that the Tawes car business was one of them.
"Our customers came to the rescue," Bob said. "They wrote letters to our representatives in Washington. Our former Congressman Frank Kratovil, backed by the national and Maryland auto dealers associations, sponsored legislation to allow dealers who were making a profit to continue in business. The legislation passed in an overwhelming vote. The Tawes brothers' contract with General Motors was renewed. Today there's a staff of 14 who sell and service vehicles at the Tawes car dealership, the only new car dealer to have survived the economic slow-down in Somerset County. Asked how Tawes Brothers survives, Bob answers "Some days it's a struggle to stay open. But as long as we have loyal customers and we work hard at satisfying them as best we can, we'll stay in business in Crisfield."
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Photo Flash: The Ladies Who Sing Sondheim
Legendary composer/lyricist Stephen Sondheim, who served as an apprentice at Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut 56 years ago, returned to the Playhouse as guest of honor for "The Ladies Who Sing Sondheim." The evening, a gala tribute performance of Sondheim's works, took place on Monday, September 25.
"The Ladies Who Sing Sondheim"'s star-studded talent included: Tony Award-nominee Laura Benanti (The Wedding Singer, Nine), and Tony Award-winners Kristin Chenoweth (Wicked, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown), Barbara Cook (The Music Man, She Loves Me) and Patti LuPone (Sweeney Todd, Evita), as well as Donna Lynne Champlin, Lauren Molina and others. The performance wasdirected by 2006 Tony Award-winning director John Doyle (Sweeney Todd, Company). Musical direction was by Mary-Mitchell Campbell.
Stephen Sondheim's career has spanned nearly 50 years since his Broadway debut in 1957 as the lyricist for West Side Story. Along the way he has won seven Tony Awards, a Pulitzer Prize in Drama, an Academy Award and a 1993 Kennedy Center Lifetime Achievement Award. He wrote the music and lyrics for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Anyone Can Whistle, Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, The Frogs, Pacific Overtures, Sweeney Todd, Merrily We Roll Along, Sunday in the Park with George, Into the Woods, Assassins, Passion and Bounce, as well as lyrics for West Side Story, Gypsy, Do I Hear a Waltz? and additional lyrics for Candide. Film work includes Dick Tracy, Stavisky and Reds. He is on the Council of the Dramatists Guild and the National Association of Playwrights, Composers and Lyricists, having served as its president from 1973 to 1981.
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L R, 1st row: Barbara Cook, Patti LuPone, Kristin Chenoweth, Laura Benanti, John Doyle (director); 2nd row: Donna Lynne Champlin, Diana DiMarzio, Angel Desai, Lauren Molina.
L-R, 1st row: Kristin Chenoweth, Laura Benanti, Stephen Sondheim; 2nd row: Diana DiMarzio, Angel Desai and Lauren Molina
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Tampa Bay Lightning's Ryan Malone cut by teammate's stick blade at informal lockout skate
A bleeding Ryan Malone left the ice Monday after he inadvertently was cut above his right eye by the stick blade of Tampa Bay Lightning teammate Marty St. Louis.
"You had to ruin it for everybody else," Malone joked as he retreated to a locker room at the Ice Sports Forum in Brandon, a towel to his face.
Said St. Louis: "It was an accident."
It is believed Malone, who left the rink with blood caked in his eyebrow and his eye closed, needed stitches to close the wound, though that could no be immediately confirmed.
The left wing is the second Lightning player injured at informal skates being held during the NHL lockout. Defenseman Eric Brewer needed six stitches to close cuts around his left eye caused by a deflected puck.


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Welcome back to Japanator Saimoe, the only tournament governed by the Four Laws of Moe and possibly the Quantum Seinen Theory, should someone decide to write that. We've reached the second half of our Semifinals, and we're only one week away from crowning a champion!
Today's round features the winners of our two closest Quarterfinal matches, the Fall and Winter groups. Kuroneko survived the toughest round of the tournament, defeating heavyweights MOE Nagato, Squid Girl, and the only Misaka that matters by a fairly narrow margin. Homura held off a late surge from Victorique and fan favorite Charlotte, denying us the all Goth-loli matchup I'm sure some of you were hoping for. Going head-to-head against Kuroneko means Homura has an uphill battle ahead of her, but both girls have their fair share of supporters. Will it be the dark and mysterious Fan Girl or the actually dark and mysterious Magical Girl? We will soon find out.
Read on to find out who our first Finalist will be, then get ready to vote in the comments.
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Despite some passionate campaigning from the Rin camp, Kanade continued to do what she has done all tournament: destroy the competition. Rin kept things close through the first day, but by the end of day 2 the match was over. Kanade punches her ticket for Monday's Championship Round and will meet the winner of today's Semifinal.
Speaking of which, let's take one last look at our Semifinalists and how they got here:
Ruri "Kuroneko" Gokou
Voiced by: Kana Hanazawa
First Eligible Appearance: Ore no Imouto ga Konna ni Kawaii Wake ga Nai Episode 2 - October 10th, 2010
Tournament Statistics
Ranked #2 Fall Group
Opening Round: 61 (Tied 1st of 64)
Quarterfinal: 44 (4th of 16)
#1 Yuki Nagato
#3 Mikoto Misaka
#4 Ika Musume
#7 Last Order
#10 Kneesocks
#15 Stocking
Homura Akemi
Voiced by: Chiwa Saito
First Eligible Appearance: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Episode 1 - January 7th, 2011
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Ranked #1 Winter Group
Opening Round: 48 (6th of 64)
Quarterfinal: 46 (3rd of 16)
#2 Victorique de Blois
#3 Charlotte Dunois
#4 Eucliwood Hellscythe
#8 Haruna
#9 Kyouko Sakura
#16 Hildegarde
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There is much to be said that's critical of charter schools that's also true. But the allegation that charter schools are to blame for Dayton Public Schools' looming fiscal crisis (see here, here, and here) is false--and confuses symptoms with disease.
Charters did not and do not siphon district resources. Rather, parents and students have fled the district and into charters because of DPS's dismal academic record. For years, DPS languished in Academic Emergency--the state's lowest rating, akin to an "F" grade. Finally--just this year--the district jumped to Continuous Improvement, the equivalent of a "C" grade from the state, as a praiseworthy result of hard work by DPS teachers, staff, and district leadership (as well as the stiff competition provided by charter schools). Yet, despite these recent gains, the district's overall academic performance still places it near the bottom of regional and state rankings.
The district indeed faces financial challenges (as does every single charter school in town, all of them grievously underfunded!). But charters aren't the cause. In fact, they've buffered DPS against even worse fiscal grief.
How can that be?
Imagine that each child entering a DPS school arrives with a backpack of cash. That cash equals some $12,732 (using 2005 figures) and represents the full amount of taxpayer dollars for this child's education. Yet the money really consists of three stacks. One represents federal dollars (about $2,207); the second consists of state dollars ($5,766); and the third stack is local tax dollars from Daytonians ($5,061).
When a child leaves a DPS school for a local charter school, his backpack grows considerably lighter. That's because it only contains two of the three stacks: the state and federal dollars, totaling about $8000. (Conflicting state laws make for some commingling of state and local monies, resulting in some local dollars accompanying children into charter schools. In Dayton and other urban districts, however, such sums are minimal.) The majority of local tax dollars paid by Dayton residents and property owners (more than $5000) stay behind with DPS even though that child no longer attends a district school.
Charter schools thus find themselves trying to educate needy kids for about 30 percent less than district schools receive. Some charters do a remarkably good job despite the added challenge; others flub the assignment. Nobody denies that they're a mixed bag educationally (though charters' average reading and math test scores surpassed DPS in 2005-6). But let's be clear: when children leave DPS for charter schools, they leave lots of money in district coffers. This blunt fact helps to explain why per-pupil spending in DPS rose from $9,854 in 2002 to $12,732 in 2005: the system found itself educating fewer children with more money per student.
At least two critical factors actually contribute to the district's current financial crisis. One is dramatically rising healthcare costs. (This won't come as a surprise to private sector firms such as G.M. and Delphi, whose strong unions and generous benefits packages have forced drastic cuts and shuttered factories.) DPS, like many Ohio districts, provides extremely generous benefits to its teachers and staff, including heavily subsidized healthcare (individual plans cost around $50 a month, and family plans about $110). Bound as it is by union contracts, the district has been forced to absorb recent spikes in healthcare costs, which have risen an average of 17 percent in each of the past two years.
Second, like investors who heedlessly bought technology stocks in the 1990s, DPS assumed that short-term windfalls were the norm, not the exception. Consider the district's $45 million reserve that officials are now bemoaning even as they spend it. Most of that money came from one-time payments such as a delinquent tax collection payment and a desegregation settlement. Once spent, such funds do not get replenished.
The contention that charter schools are somehow responsible for DPS's money troubles is a distraction and a canard--meant to generate sympathy from taxpayers who, it seems, will soon face another levy to keep the district afloat. We hope it passes. But taxpayers shouldn't be misled. The real issue is not whether DPS needs money because charter schools have drained its resources--but whether taxpayers want to support the district because they believe that district schools are improving and have earned the additional support.
A similar version of this editorial appeared in the October 19 issue of The Dayton Daily News.
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Margate, UKCatherina Mckiernan's victory on England's Kent coast yesterday may not have been as significant as some of her previous victories in Britain, but the Irish star was understandably delighted to return to winning ways.
McKiernan enjoyed success at the 1994 European Cross Country Championships in England, not to mention a London Marathon triumph, and the 33-year-old was still full of smiles after winning over 5.5km in the Margate Reebok Cross Country International - EAA Permit - race.
The four-times World Cross Country silver medallist did exactly what she hopes to do in Edinburgh next month and that is help the Irish team to victory, although their task will undoubtedly be harder in the European Cross Country Championships.
With Rosemary Ryan in second, Ireland recorded a convincing team victory over the East of England and France, and they have former World Cross Country champion Sonia O'Sullivan to add their team for Edinburgh so are understandably hopeful of making the podium.
McKiernan will run the Irish trials in two weeks but her pedigree, and her return to winning ways yesterday, will surely see her in the team for Edinburgh. She settled into fifth on the opening small loop but once onto the first big lap she effortlessly moved to the front and never looked like relinquishing her lead.
Having signalled a return to form with second place in the Belgian CrossCup in Gent, McKiernan lived up to her role of pre-race favourite and came home 16 seconds clear of team-mate Ryan, who twice ventured off course.
On the first occasion, French star Laurence Duquenoy, who won this race seven years ago, followed Ryan but the pair soon got back on track and gradually worked their way through the field.
But there was no denying McKiernan victory, one that has boosted her confidence ahead of Edinburgh. She said: "I felt good, despite the fact I had trained hard during the week without easing down for the race.
"I needed a hard run ahead of the Irish trials and it was a good feeling to win again. I am enjoying my running again although I don't have any plans to run any more marathons, at least until I have stopped running seriously."
"The marathon is a long way so I have just been enjoying running some shorter road races, and of course I have always loved cross country. All I am looking for in Edinburgh is to help Ireland run well as a team."
Seamus Power made it an Irish double by winning the men's race, comfortably in the end although for two of the three laps he simply could not shake off Frenchman Irba Lakhal.
He said: "I tried to drop him for two laps but he just stuck with me. I tried slowing the pace down but he just stayed on my shoulder and I was worried the others were catching us so I picked it up again. I feel more comfortable running at a sustained pace but I had to try other tactics to try and drop him."
Early into the final lap Power finally surged ahead and Lakhal's challenge faded as he was then passed by Adrian Mussett and Billy Farquharson, who will both run Saturday's British trials for the European Cross Country Championships.
A third Irish success came in the under-20 junior international where Mark Christie, who is likely to run the junior race in Edinburgh, started cautiously before going ahead during the final lap.
England's Kelvin Hardy and James Ellis, plus Kristof Mouton representing the Flemish Athletic Federation, challenged going into the final lap but Christie proved too strong.
The junior women's international saw Kirsten Braem bouncing from the illness that has held her back this year, winning comfortably as the Flemish squad filled three of the first four places.
Braem was 21st in the junior race at last year's European Cross Country Championships and again looks set to make the Belgian team for next month's event.
Also competing on the south coast in England yesterday, Jo Pavey easily won a 4km cross country race at Brighton and the World Championships 1500m finalist will make a decision later this week whether to compete in Saturday's UK trials at Liverpool.
Paula Radcliffe will not compete as she will line up in the following day's Chiba Ekiden Relay in Japan, but the trials will see the likes of Kathy Butler, Hayley Yelling, and sister-in-law Liz Yelling among the favourites. Former world 10,000m champion Liz McColgan had contemplated running the trials after surprising herself with a few recent road and cross country races but she has now decided not to compete.
Bob Frank for the IAAF
Men (9.5km)
1 Seamus Power (IRL) 28:43
2 Adrian Mussett (GBR) 28:49
3 Billy Farquharson (GBR) 28:54
4 Irba Lakhal (FRA) 28:59
5 Haggai Chepkwony (GBR) 29:03
Women (5.5km)
1 Catherina McKiernan (IRL) 17:49
2 Rosemary Ryan (IRL) 18:05
3 Laurence Duquenoy (FRA) 18:36
4 Sharon Morris (GBR) 18:42
5 Julie O'Mara (GBR) 19:01
Under-20 men (6km)
1 Mark Christie (IRL) 18:30
2 Kelvin Hardy (GBR) 18:37
3 James Ellis (GBR) 18:42
Under-20 women (3.5km)
1 Kirsten Braem (BEL) 12:02
2 Hayley Beard (GBR) 12:08
3 Marieken Verhaeghe (BEL) 12:09


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About Stuart Hamm
As a student at Berklee's College of Music and an instructor at the Bass Institute of Technology, Hamm has proven his dominance as a premier bassist. For years, Stu Hamm has been the grounding force providing basslines beneath guitar wizards like Joe Satriani and Steve Vai. During that time he has not only proven himself as a capable backing man, but also as one of the residing technical experts of bass guitar. His lightning-fast licks have set new levels for lead guitarists trapped in bass player's bodies -- and his extended techniques of popping, slapping and tapping leave aspiring rhythm sections discouraged with little blisters all over their fingers. It was The Urge that really established Hamm in the Bass Player magazine polls, but Outbound (2000) should continue his low frequency dominance.
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It's safe to say there are millions of people who are angered by President Obama's recent proposal to unilaterally enact gun control measures. One man, however, had some choice words for Obama.
Tennessee State Representative Andy Holt said what we were all thinking when he wrote President Obama a scathing letter about his executive order on gun control.
In the letter, Holt cited Federalist Paper #46 where James Madison said that the States have the power to contest the federal government via legislation. He subsequently referenced HB1341, a policy that prevents the State from enforcing federal gun control measures.
Holt also made it clear that it doesn't matter whether the actions taken by the President are Constitutional or not, because he doesn't have the power to mandate States enforce federal law.
"If the feds want to enforce the law, then they can come here and do it themselves," he said.
After telling Obama that he can "take your gun control and shove it," Holt closed out his letter with "#MolonLabe," a Greek expression meaning "come and take them."
Rep. Holt had previously made headlines when he introduced an "ag-gag" bill which mandated that anyone who took videos or photos of cruelty against livestock to turn over the unedited evidence to law enforcement, and turn themselves in. Failure to comply with this law would be a class C misdemeanor, punishable by fine.
He debated the issue on Twitter with country singer Carrie Underwood, whom he told to "stick to singing."
Gov. Bill Haslam vetoed the bill.
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A committee formed by the provincial government to investigate the Bannu jailbreak will submit its report by March 31.
Committee members examined Bannu prison which was broken into by Taliban militants to free their accomplices. They inspected the main gate, walls and cells that were damaged in the jailbreak. Some of the terrorists who fled were sentenced in high-profile cases.
Committee members also interviewed jail officials to determine how the militants had managed to gatecrash the prison and walk away with the prisoners without the least resistance.
The committee is headed by Reform Management and Monitoring Unit Director Dr Ehsanul Haq and comprises Additional Inspector General (AIG) Masud Afridi, AIG prisons Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa,provincial secretary schools and literacy and special secretary interior.
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LEWISTON, Maine -- Bates head baseball coach Edwin Thompson has announced that the first annual Bates College Baseball Golf Outing will be held May 14, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. at the Martindale Country Club in Auburn, Maine.
To enter into the golf tournament as an individual the cost is $150, or $100 for Bates graduates from the Class of 2000 through 2009. Foursomes can sign up for $600.
For more information on the golf outing, fans may call the Bates baseball office at (207) 786-6063. They may also get in touch with assistant coach Tyler Hanson at email@example.com.
The day will have a variety of events; there is a chance to win a new car with a hole in one. Longest drive and closest to the pin contests will also be held with prizes being awarded for first-, second- and third-place teams. An auction for sports memorabilia and other items will be held at the conclusion of the tournament.
The golf tournament also has several donor options available. For varying rates, people can choose to be a hole sponsor or a cart sponsor. Donations are also welcome. To become a sponsor, please fill out the corporate sponsorship form or contact Stephanie Dumont or at firstname.lastname@example.com. All money raised will be used for the Bates baseball program.
Martindale Country Club is an 18-hole course which has hosted all of Maine's major championships. For directions and more information on Martindale, visit www.martindalecc.com or call (888)-451-4144.


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During an interview with Hillary Clinton, Barbara Walters asked her if her age was "a concern" should she run for president in 2016, noting that the Secretary of State would by 69 in 2016.
"It really isn't," Clinton replied. "I am– thankfully, knock on wood– not only healthy but have incredible stamina and energy. I just want to see what else is out there."


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Release Date: 1995 |
Album Rating: 4.5I hate you guys
faib (forgive me for shortening your username), I'm finding it a little difficult to grasp the sound of this album from your review. It's not necessarily a bad review per se, but I'm still struggling a little. That is one reason why I always prefer that reviewers fill out the 'Recommended By Reviewer' section. It gives readers a little pointer to similar albums/music/sound.
Hmm, I might just look into this. I'm intrigued.
Album Rating: 4.5you know I usually try to put in some recs but I forgot for some reason I'll do that now
It's darkwave by the way I'm sure I mentioned it somewhere
Zoo I would look into this band if I were you, you're taste is eclectic enough to enjoy thisThis Message Edited On 12.24.08
Album Rating: 4.0Good review. I was yes, not here for this review but am currently in another looming ethereal phase. I will acquire pronto.
Digging: Drowning With Our Anchors - You can never go home again
Album Rating: 4.5looking forward to your conclusion
Album Rating: 4.0I've had the whole disk 1 for some time now. Too lazy to get disk 2 or even crank 1 fully. It was good the first time around, need to listen to it morew though.
man i missed this one
nice review
Album Rating: 4.5thank you
Album Rating: 4.0This is good.
Album Rating: 4.0this is SO gd
ya their best
A Day in the Stark Corner and Cold are good too
Album Rating: 4.0yea gota get cold
i mean this is long as shit but perfect borin mood music
Album Rating: 4.0sleepless omg
Band is slept on so hard
Album Rating: 4.0album makes me cry in the manliest way possible
Band is slept on so hard [2]
Digging: Tetsuo - ?? (Ranshuo)
I should try to rate this.
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Bayou Barbary (GNIS FID: 551981) is a populated place located within the Parish Governing Authority District 8, a minor civil division (MCD) of Livingston Parish.
The elevation of Bayou Barbary is 10 feet. Bayou Barbary appears on the Whitehall U.S. Geological Survey Map. Livingston Parish is in the Central Time Zone (UTC -6 hours).
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Washington State will take one uplifting thing away from the 2008 season: At least the Cougars aren't Washington.
The comeback victory in the Apple Cup meant there was at least one more miserable team in the nation than the Cougars, and it certainly felt good to make their rivals that team.
Still, coach Paul Wulff's first season was a mostly dismal affair. See: the Cougars' 31-point average margin of defeat.
WSU, which finished 2-11 overall, was the first team to give up 60 or more points four times in one season, and that doesn't count games in which the defense surrendered 58 and 59 points.
Little went well. After losing the top three quarterbacks on the depth chart to injury, Wulff had to hold open trying outs to add warm bodies at the position.
The Cougars, whose other win came against Portland State, a mediocre FCS team, couldn't score. They couldn't defend. And it didn't help matters that their 38 turnovers were the most in the nation.
Turning point: After getting blown out in their first three games, the Cougars crushed Portland State 48-9. Even though it was just a win over an FCS team, it suggested there was hope for the season. The next weekend, however, Oregon crushed those hopes with a 63-14 victory in which the Ducks outgained the Cougs 507 yards to 271, despite completing only nine passes. It became fairly clear at that point WSU wouldn't be doing much winning in 2008.
Offensive MVP: Wide receiver Brandon Gibson hauled in 57 receptions for 673 yards, both team highs. He completed his career as the Cougars' all-time leader in receiving yards (2,756), and is second on WSU's career receptions list (182).
Defensive MVP: Linebacker Greg Trent, who started 37 consecutive games, recorded a team-high in tackles (88) and tackles for a loss (10.5). He finished his career with 323 career tackles, good for seventh on the school's all-time list.
What's next: Fifteen starters from the final depth chart will be back in 2009, including eight on offense. Nine of those were freshmen or sophomores this year, and 26 different players recorded their first career starts this past season.
So the general feeling is maturity should bring improvement. But how much?
Recruiting seems to be going fairly well. Unless new Washington coach Steve Sarkisian stages a late rally, they Cougars will win the state this winter.
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Cherry Healey Gives Us Her Top 10 Tips For Making The Most Of Your Food
Let's face it, be it food or clothes or shoes, we all love shopping. But most of all, we love a bargain. So with payday quite a way off, we spoke to TV presenter Cherry Healey to get her top ten tips for supermarket shopping. Her new series Britain's Favourite Supermarket Foods hits our screens tomorrow (Thursday 18 July) on BBC1 at 8pm.
If, like me, you are a browser, get into the habit of always putting three things back at the checkout. This will minimise the frustration when you get home and wonder what you'll do with sun-dried chilli pumpkin paste.
If shopping with a child, order all heavy items online so the shopping experience will be less of a bicep-pumping-survival-test and more of an enjoyable(ish) activity.
Buy the best fresh food you can possibly afford. With anything that you consume but don't cook, such as milk, fruit and salady items, buy organic wherever possible. Or, if too expensive, research online farm deliveries (less of a faff than it sounds - took me about three years to get around to it and wish I'd done it sooner).
Don't be embarrassed about taking your time to read the labels. It's worth having a glance at the back of the packet as if you don't understand many of the ingredients it might not be something you want in your body. Anything that sounds like a character from Star Wars is to be avoided.
To make the most of the 2-4-1 deals, team up with a neighbour and split the cost/food. I wish I was organised enough to do this.
For a healthy snack; buy a bulk pack of almonds, cover in soy sauce and paprika and roast in the oven on a medium heat for 15-20 minutes. Make sure you keep checking on them as they can burn very quickly – I have ruined so many batches! Almonds are the food of gods - fiendishly high in nutrients and leave you satisfied for a long time. Plus, they aren't as high in calories as the packet might suggest (* as explained in my programme Britain's Favourite Supermarket Foods!)
At home, take all of the fruit and veg out of the plastic packets and put into clear bowls. They will look inviting in the fridge and might distract from the Kit Kat's at Snack O'clock.
Another healthy snack; buy a large pack of sugar snap peas (the fattest ones you can find). Cover in a little sesame oil, salt and sesame seeds, and chill in the fridge. When the peas are fat and fresh they taste almost as good as crisps. Ok, that might be a slight exaggeration but they're pretty darn lush. This also works really well with carrots.
Careful of 'low fat' products. They can be low in fat but packed full of sugar - often hidden in the form of fructose or other mystery names that essentially boil down to the same thing as fat. It's a different route with the same destination. Cheeky.
Coconut water and Coconut milk are wonder products. If you've had a heavy night out, make sure you drink a big glass before bed - this will minimise any damage! It's also a brilliant pre and post exercise drink, especially when it's straight out of the fridge. Coconut milk from a carton is a fantastic substitute for the fattier, tinned coconut milk/cream when cooking Thai dishes and is also my favourite of the milk alternatives - all of which I think taste pretty urgh!
Cherry is presenting Britain's Favourite Supermarket Foods which starts on Thursday 18 July at 8pm on BBC 1
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Down to Earth
THIS SONG IS ABOUT HIS Parents and his girl friend and this song is just amazing and its superb I loved it
I think everyone should listen it once.
I love JB! HE IS SO CUTE AND HANDSOME
This song is SO GOOD, also really emotional because he is talking about his parents' divorce. It's really catchy and his voice sounds amazing in it. It should be higher on the list!
This is my favorite song from justin, I really love it, he expresses everything in this song really inspiring and his voice is really good I simply love down to earth.
Its Just Amazing, words struggle to Describe it. I love most Of Justin Bieber's songs but this is definitely my favourite! Justin Bieber and love this song...
Very unique song, much different than his other songs. This and "Pray" are my two favorite songs by Justin Bieber.
My opinion: I love this music because I think its very emotional, because he wrote this song to his parents, wh
this is one of the last sonqs I have learned by justin bieber but I like it alot.
at first, I am no big fan of JB but when you hear this, you gotta love this. this song is so cool
This is a really amazing song. It should be in the top ten
"You tell me this is for the best so tell me why am I in tears? A world so far away and now I just need you here".
These are my favorite lyrics.. It means so much to me..
I love Justin since day one, and I'll never stop.
This song is about two beautiful hearts...its amazing
Wow I like all songs of Justin Bieber he is my favorite, he is so cool this song shows how much he loves his parents I cried hearing to this song I love Justin biber because I know he loves his fans. I am proud to be a beliber.


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U. of Oregon Seeks Supreme Court Review in Lawsuit by Ex-Ph.D. Student
In a legal case that university officials say goes to the heart of the graduate student-professor relationship, the University of Oregon has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review an appellate court's ruling that allowed a former doctoral student's discrimination lawsuit to go forward, The Register-Guard, a newspaper in Eugene, Ore., reported.
The case was brought by Monica Emeldi, who was a doctoral candidate in the university's College of Education in 2007 when she complained to administrators that her dissertation adviser was not giving her as much help as a male counterpart was receiving. Her adviser then quit as chair of her dissertation committee, and 15 other faculty members afterward declined to take on the task, leaving her unable to finish her degree. Ms. Emeldi sued under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, asserting that the university had retaliated against her for complaining about discrimination.
The university, which has hired a prominent Washington, D.C., lawyer to press its appeal, argues that the adviser's decision to step down was an "exercise of academic judgment unaffected by discrimination." It wants the Supreme Court to limit the use of a "burden-shifting" test that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit applied in its ruling last fall. That ruling found that the adviser's resignation and Ms. Emeldi's complaint of discrimination were "not completely unrelated" and said the case could proceed to trial.
A lawyer for Ms. Emeldi told the newspaper that the university had "severely punished" his client for pointing out inequities and that it was eager to avoid a trial because "they don't want a jury to see that." Ms. Emeldi, who now lives in California, is asking the university to let her return and finish her degree. She is also seeking monetary damages in compensation for the time she has been out of work and unable to find a job in her field.
It is not known when the Supreme Court will decide whether to hear the case. In general, the court accepts only a small percentage of the petitions for review that it receives each year. If it rejects the university's petition, the case would go back to a trial court for further action.Return to Top


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I like itThis was my first bottle of expensive fragrance, though not the most pricey at Macy's, it far more than I ever paid for a bottle before. I like the smell. Which is light and pleasant consisting of floral fruit. This really make you feel sexy which is money well spent. I do have to respray it half way through the day for maximum effect. My ex said she could still smell it at night when I had only s...read moreprayed it once that day but just barely. I have tried other since my first bottle but this is the one I keep on buying though I admit being tempted by Chanel. — 4 years, 7 months agoAlana_Danes | 58 reviews
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An American Foreign Legion
If large numbers of troops under the American flag ... are going to be required in the present crisis, I for one would be very pleased to see U.S. Army recruiting offices opened for business in any or all the European countries which would allow such a proceeding. . . .
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I was advised by my PS to not massage (Im 3 days Post OP). He had mentioned that he didn't want to risk any unecessary shifting of my implants; however, I've noticed others being given the green light to start massaging as early as the day after their BA. I'm following my PS's adivce but was curious as to the potential harm that could happen if I were to massage my breasts. Why are there conflicting answers depending the PS you have?
To Massage or Not to Massage?
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To Massage or Not to Massage?
I would follow your surgeon's advice. You chose him based on outcomes, and his patients presumably got their outcomes following his routine instructions. None of us do things precisely the same way, and the evidence on massage is soft at best. With the newest implants (Allergan 410), patients are actually advised not to massage.
All the best.
Massaging breasts
There is no scientific evidence supporting the use of breast massage after breast augmentation. Many surgeons suggest doing it. I do not think it can hurt for most patients if they are instructed on how to do it. Inherently to me it makes sense.
Massage after augmentation surgery
Personally, I do not think that massaging helps. I also don't think it is damaging as long as it isn't painful while massaging. Obviously, the massage should not be as vigorous right after surgery as it can be after healing. So I tell my patients that they can massage if they want to as long as it is not painful. Good luck to you.
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When to start breast implant massage?
Every plastic surgeon will have a different post operative routine following a breast augmentation. I generally have the patients start light massage between the first and second week. Follow your plastic surgeons advice.
Massage or not?
Hello and thank you for your question.
I personally don't think its a good idea to start massaging right away, not matter what implants are used. I have my patients wait 1 -2 weeks before this happens, then give them specific instructions on how to massage, what direction, what to look for etc. During surgery, I place the implants exactly where I want them, so I like to let this area heal a little bit before any manipulation is done.
Best Wishes,
Pablo Prichard, MD
Breast massage after breast augmentation
Breast "massage" is designed to keep the breast soft by stretching the pocket, or capsule, that it is in. As you push the implant right, left, up and down, the forming capsule will stretch, and avoid being tight around the implant. I personally wait about two weeks to begin this, because the breast is swollen and massage causes inflammation while the breast is trying to heal. This varies depending on the degree of swelling.
Massage after breast augmentation surgery
It depends on your surgeons preferences and they type of breast implants used. For example if you had got the form stable anatomically shaped cohesive silicone gel implants "Gummy Bear" implants you are not supposed to massage the implants so you do not move them out of place.
Follow your surgeons instructions since he knows what he had done during surgery.
Good luck
Learn more: http://www.talroudnerplasticsurgery.com/breast/breast-augmentation-miami-fl/
Massage after breast augmentation
As far as how to massage, I recommend displacing the implant in all four directions (up, down, left and right). Example, pinch the breast on the top to displace the implant downwards. For the lymphatic massage, it is much more of a light gentle touch. We often recommend a massage therapist to help with this or we show patients how to do this at home. You can repeat this several times a day.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.


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Archive - Jun 5, 2008
Astronauts Enter Kibo
The shuttle and station crews opened the hatches to the newly installed Japanese laboratory Kibo at 5:05 p.m. EDT Wednesday. The experiment module was installed on the Harmony Node's port side Tuesday.
Mission specialists Karen Nyberg and Akihiko Hoshide prepared Kibo for activation before opening the hatches. Shortly after entering Kibo, the crew members sampled the air and tested for contamination. Crew members wore protective goggles and masks inside Kibo until they were sure the Japanese lab's air was clean.
Mission specialists Mike Fossum and Ron Garan will review procedures for their second spacewalk and sleep in the U.S. Quest airlock overnight to purge the nitrogen from their bodies. During Thursday's spacewalk, the second of the mission, the spacewalkers will outfit the new lab and prepare the Japanese logistics module for relocation.


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Discussion in 'Android Devices' started by samsunglover, May 30, 2012.
How to copy all files from phone memory to SD Card?
I'd also like to know how to do the reverse so I can format my card without having to reinstall all my apps.
OK I figured it out. Go to -> Settings -> Applications -> Manage applications ->
Now you can select on the top "Downloaded" or "All" - I think All will just show you a bunch of shit you can't move. I think only downloaded applications can be moved but even some of those can't. For example facebook wouldn't move (wtf?)
From this screen click on an application and you will have the option to move it to SD or from SD card to phone.
Anybody know why some downloaded apps can't be moved like Facebook and 8tracks?
we're just the same problem...in Samsung galaxy..maybe mini-tool partition can solve our problem..
i hope there someone more idea on how to solve our problem..
You have to root your phone in order to move most apps to the SD card. However moving widget to the SD Card could cause problems...... (After root you can find apps from Google play like Super App2SD that move almost everything to the SD Card. With these apps you can do the reverse, too!!!)
I don't know why you need root but I've done it and freed my phone memory!
Please consider answering my thread, too!!!!!! (http://androidforums.com/samsung-ga...dervolt-underclock-dangerous.html#post4471739)


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I cant seem to find anyone who has my hair texture. i have a spongy hair texture. i usally see either silky textured people or cottony textured people. while i appreciate others comments i would like to see what they have to say about this kind of hair.
here is the description of spongy hair
Spongy - Hair has a high sheen with low shine with a compacted looking frizz. Absorbs water before it gets thoroughly wet.
does anyone think that the slow absorbtion of water inhibits curl defition because i noticed my curls just do not get defined unless i have left conditioner on it for a while. when i leave my hair with no products and no manipulation the end result is very undefined and resembles 4b hair.
i only get definition with a gel . i have to shellac it on before my hair starts to react to it and it then gets super defined(and super hard) LOL. its so annoying! im still searching for something that defines my curls with out the crunch. sometimes i feel like giving up.


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Trump says NFL too worried about players' safety
"Going to the White House was a great honor until you showed up!"
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Deborah speculated that the lobster might have been frozen. Then I thought of "lobster pounds." In winter, lobsters move out farther and deeper into the sea and are harder and riskier to catch, so are more expensive (and actually taste better). "Lobster pounds" — giant saltwater tanks — are commercial facilities where Maine lobsters caught earlier in the season are kept alive. But their flavor deteriorates, compared to fresh-caught crustaceans. Well, whatever the cause, it's also probably the source of the bisque's unlobsterly flavor.
Despite our early arrival, the servers subtly pushed us to eat up and get gone. (In a restaurant that closes at 10:00 p.m., we were the last to leave, at 9:00.) Our waiter was cute and charming but evidently miscalculated how much we'd be talking along with eating — those noisy neighbors couldn't stop us, even if we had to yell to hear each other! He had the kitchen fire up the entrées a little too soon, about two minutes before we'd have finished with appetizers — and, like the goat cheese, all the entrées were delivered just past lukewarm.
The surprise was smoked chicken, available both on the prix fixe and à la carte. As Deborah said, "I never order chicken in restaurants; I cook it often enough at home." But this was chicken you're not likely to cook. Half a free-range bird, its snap-crackle-pop skin literally puffed off the tender flesh. The in-house smoking is gentle, just a hint. The whole array was savory. Deborah fell in love with the puffy cubes of sweet potatoes and crisp fine bacon mingling in a faintly sweet sauce. Debbie was ravished by the accompanying spinach mixed with a generous waft of sesame seeds for crunch and nuttiness.
Coulon's signature dish is Cabernet-braised Prime-beef short ribs in a star anise and wine reduction (also available both early-bird and à la carte). They're rich and fork-tender, served over creamy Yukon Gold potato mash splashed with that supernal wine gravy, with seasonal vegetables: cauliflower florets; melting baby zucchinis; firm, skinny yellow string beans; and button mushrooms for depth. I stubbornly bogarted the dish until I could taste every element, while the Debs impatiently switched plates around.
Little wonder, because they'd started with two disappointing dishes. Spicy blackened hamachi (both prix fixe and à la carte) is a carryover from the opening days, when it was one of my favorite entrées — highly spiced but an earthy-sweet red miso balanced out the fire. This time, a line-chef stubbed his toe on the cayenne, producing the kind of plain, blasting heat that instantly exhausts your palate instead of exciting it. Lost under the fish (tender but overwhelmed) were sliced carrots, shiitake, zucchini, bean sprouts, snow peas, and loads of cilantro. "It reminds me of New Mexico red chile sauce," said Deborah. "Just dried red chiles cooked in stock, nothing much else to complicate it." "Whereas the complications make great spicy food," I said, "the layers of flavor coming up from below to enjoy, once you get past the heat."
From the à la carte menu we'd chosen cassoulet ($24), a staple at Coulon's grandfather's Belgian Lion. It's a great bistro dish because its flavors get friendly with each other over time — just like its N'awlins cousin, red beans and rice, you can cook a big potful on a Monday and serve it all week long. A glorified Gallic version of baked beans, the traditional model includes white beans, duck confit, garlicky Toulouse sausage, and bites of lamb and/or pork, all slow-cooked in a meat-and-poultry stock with tomato and herbs and finished off in the oven, topped with crisp buttered bread-crumbs. Well, sorry — no crisp crumb topping this time. No deep taste of stock in the overfirm beans. Pork bits dried out. The duck was okay, if a bit tough. I did like the juicy sausage. (If it's not authentic saucisson de Toulouse, it's close enough for folk-cooking.) But we've all had better. For that matter, we've all cooked better. Another victim of the nuker?
Ah, but the half-price wines! Had to skip those great four-figure aged French reds, but the back of the list includes French regional bottlings, including undervalued Loire and Rhone choices. Aiming at the cold seafood platter, I chose a Muscadet, a crisp, insouciant Loire "oyster wine." The discount brought its price down nearly to that of bottled water. (And I was so glad for it after hitting that blackened fish! Capsaicin, the hot-pepper chemical, isn't water-soluble — needs cold alcohol!) For our "short-ribs red," we scored a gorgeous 12-year-old Côte Rôtie from reliable shipper Guigal, $120 cut to $60. (More affordable yet, there's a fine Qupé Syrah among the California reds for $32 list price.)
The early dinner offers three desserts: Chocoholic Debbie chose Belgian chocolate torte, chocolate cake layered with chocolate meringue, mousse, and cream, with ice cream on the side. This sounded like one of Michele Coulon's pastries but somehow didn't taste as exquisite. A "deconstructed" gingerbread cake with wine-poached pears (and persimmon ice cream) should be reconstructed: the dryish cake needs the fruit and ice cream right on top to moisten it. (Third choice is an ice cream sundae.)
My espresso was marginally acceptable, served lukewarm. Deborah's decaf espresso was odious (sent back and replaced by a much-better cappuccino). The regular coffees were tepid and weak.
Given how good the good dishes are at Quarter Kitchen, I wouldn't give up on it, I'd just order differently to replace the early-bird's unthrilling starters and sweets with better stuff for a barely higher bill. I'd get there early on a weeknight for the wine discount and, if I were set on the fabulous short ribs (regularly $28), consider ordering one prix-fixe meal. For the rest, I'd go cannily à la carte, starting with a shareable bowl of "Steamed Mussels Social Style," sauced with white wine, fennel, and cream, with frites for dipping — just $11, sized for two. (Coulon should manage this luscious Belgian classic handily.) For entrées, besides the smoked chicken ($20), you could gamble on another fine French-Belgian archetype: salmon in tangy sorrel cream sauce with yummy Pommes Anna ($22), or try "duck two ways" ($30) (confit and grilled breast), with a riot of garnishes including tangerine foam on top. For dessert ($10), consider sharing a pumpkin cheesecake or apple-cranberry frangipani tart. This "eat this, not that" version of a three-course dinner runs $30–$41 per person for two or more.