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1. Power (I) (2014– )
TV-MA | 50 min | Crime, Drama
James "Ghost" St. Patrick, a wealthy New York night club owner who has it all, catering for the city's elite and dreaming big, lives a double life as a drug kingpin.
Stars: Lela Loren, Omari Hardwick, Naturi Naughton, Joseph Sikora
Votes: 22,299
2. Bob's Burgers (2011– )
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Bob Belcher, along with his wife and 3 children, try to run their last hope of holding the family together, which is running Bob's dream restaurant.
Stars: H. Jon Benjamin, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman, John Roberts
Votes: 45,908
3. Bloodline (2015–2017)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Thriller
A family of adult siblings find that their past secrets and scars are revealed when their black sheep of a brother returns home.
Stars: Kyle Chandler, Ben Mendelsohn, Linda Cardellini, Sissy Spacek
Votes: 33,622
4. Six Feet Under (2001–2005)
TV-MA | 55 min | Comedy, Drama
A drama series that takes a darkly comical look at members of a dysfunctional California family that runs an independent funeral home.
Stars: Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy, Lauren Ambrose
Votes: 99,750
5. Party of Five (1994–2000)
60 min | Drama, Family
Five siblings are left to find their own way in the world when their parents are killed by a drunk driver. The series revolves around the struggles of raising each other and the struggles ... See full summary »
Stars: Matthew Fox, Scott Wolf, Neve Campbell, Lacey Chabert
Votes: 7,792
6. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
PG-13 | 166 min | Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Tells the story of Benjamin Button, a man who starts aging backwards with bizarre consequences.
Director: David Fincher | Stars: Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton, Julia Ormond
Votes: 495,141 | Gross: $127.51M
7. Dark Shadows (2012)
PG-13 | 113 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
An imprisoned vampire, Barnabas Collins, is set free and returns to his ancestral home, where his dysfunctional descendants are in need of his protection.
Director: Tim Burton | Stars: Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Eva Green, Helena Bonham Carter
Votes: 213,199 | Gross: $79.73M
8. This Is Where I Leave You (2014)
R | 103 min | Comedy, Drama
When their father passes away, four grown siblings are forced to return to their childhood home and live under the same roof together for a week, along with their over-sharing mother and an assortment of spouses, exes and might-have-beens.
Director: Shawn Levy | Stars: Jason Bateman, Tina Fey, Jane Fonda, Adam Driver
Votes: 59,769 | Gross: $34.29M
9. Bonanza (1959–1973)
TV-PG | 49 min | Western
The adventures of Ben Cartwright and his sons as they run and defend their ranch while helping the surrounding community.
Stars: Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker, Pernell Roberts
Votes: 6,084
10. Royal Pains (2009–2016)
TV-PG | 42 min | Comedy, Drama
An unfairly discredited but brilliant diagnostic surgeon winds up working with his cheesy brother in the Hamptons as a concierge doctor to the uber-rich and ultra-elite.
Stars: Mark Feuerstein, Paulo Costanzo, Reshma Shetty, Brooke D'Orsay
Votes: 17,081
11. Wizards of Waverly Place (2007–2012)
TV-G | 22 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
The Russo family may be an ordinary family with an average restaurant, but behind close doors, all three children must compete to be the next family wizard.
Stars: Selena Gomez, David Henrie, Jake T. Austin, Jennifer Stone
Votes: 22,916
12. Eastern Promises (2007)
R | 100 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A Russian teenager living in London who dies during childbirth leaves clues to a midwife in her journal that could tie her child to a rape involving a violent Russian mob family.
Director: David Cronenberg | Stars: Naomi Watts, Viggo Mortensen, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Josef Altin
Votes: 201,256 | Gross: $17.11M
13. Billy Madison (1995)
PG-13 | 89 min | Comedy
In order to inherit his fed up father's hotel empire, an immature and lazy man must repeat grades 1-12 all over again.
Director: Tamra Davis | Stars: Adam Sandler, Darren McGavin, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, Bradley Whitford
Votes: 112,256 | Gross: $25.59M
14. Brothers & Sisters (2006–2011)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama
The story of the drama surrounding a family's adult siblings.
Stars: Dave Annable, Calista Flockhart, Rachel Griffiths, Ron Rifkin
Votes: 19,482
15. All Good Things (2010)
R | 101 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Mr. David Marks was suspected but never tried for killing his wife Katie who disappeared in 1982, but the truth is eventually revealed.
Director: Andrew Jarecki | Stars: Ryan Gosling, Kirsten Dunst, Frank Langella, Lily Rabe
Votes: 45,118 | Gross: $0.58M
16. A Most Violent Year (2014)
R | 125 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
In New York City 1981, an ambitious immigrant fights to protect his business and family during the most dangerous year in the city's history.
Director: J.C. Chandor | Stars: Oscar Isaac, Jessica Chastain, David Oyelowo, Alessandro Nivola
Votes: 52,464 | Gross: $5.74M
17. Sanford and Son (1972–1977)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The misadventures of a cantankerous junk dealer and his frustrated son.
Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, LaWanda Page, Don Bexley
Votes: 5,784
18. Do the Right Thing (1989)
R | 120 min | Comedy, Drama
On the hottest day of the year on a street in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, everyone's hate and bigotry smolders and builds until it explodes into violence.
Director: Spike Lee | Stars: Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Richard Edson
Votes: 65,464 | Gross: $27.55M
19. The Secret Life of Bees (2008)
PG-13 | 114 min | Drama
Set in South Carolina in 1964, this is the tale of Lily Owens, a 14 year-old girl who is haunted by the memory of her late mother. To escape her lonely life and troubled relationship with ... See full summary »
Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood | Stars: Dakota Fanning, Jennifer Hudson, Queen Latifah, Alicia Keys
Votes: 21,108 | Gross: $37.77M
20. Trumbo (2015)
R | 124 min | Biography, Drama
In 1947, Dalton Trumbo was Hollywood's top screenwriter, until he and other artists were jailed and blacklisted for their political beliefs.
Director: Jay Roach | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Diane Lane, Helen Mirren, Louis C.K.
Votes: 60,374 | Gross: $7.86M
21. The Hollars (2016)
PG-13 | 88 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A man returns to his small hometown after learning that his mother has fallen ill and is about to undergo surgery.
Director: John Krasinski | Stars: Sharlto Copley, Charlie Day, Richard Jenkins, Anna Kendrick
Votes: 7,154 | Gross: $1.02M
22. While You Were Sleeping (1995)
PG | 103 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A hopeless romantic Chicago Transit Authority token collector is mistaken for the fiancée of a coma patient.
Director: Jon Turteltaub | Stars: Sandra Bullock, Bill Pullman, Peter Gallagher, Peter Boyle
Votes: 76,767 | Gross: $81.06M
23. Lark Rise to Candleford (2008–2011)
53 min | Drama, Romance
An adaptation of Flora Thompson's autobiographical novel "Lark Rise To Candleford", set in 19 century Oxfordshire, in which a young girl moves to the local market town to begin an apprenticeship as a postmistress.
Stars: Olivia Hallinan, Sarah Lancashire, Julia Sawalha, Fergus Drysdale
Votes: 5,077
24. Duck Dynasty (2012– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Reality-TV
Follows a wealthy Louisiana family known for their successful duck-hunting business.
Stars: Jase Robertson, Si Robertson, Willie Robertson, Korie Robertson
Votes: 9,663
25. Delivery Man (2013)
PG-13 | 105 min | Comedy, Drama
An affable underachiever finds out he's fathered 533 children through anonymous donations to a fertility clinic 20 years ago. Now he must decide whether or not to come forward when 142 of them file a lawsuit to reveal his identity.
Director: Ken Scott | Stars: Vince Vaughn, Chris Pratt, Cobie Smulders, Jack Reynor
Votes: 64,953 | Gross: $30.66M
26. Pawn Stars (2009– )
TV-PG | 30 min | Reality-TV
Rick Harrison and his family own and run a pawn shop on the Las Vegas strip. They buy, sell, and appraise items of historical value.
Stars: Rick Harrison, Corey Harrison, Richard Harrison, Austin 'Chumlee' Russell
Votes: 13,229
27. Kinky Boots (2005)
PG-13 | 107 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
A drag queen comes to the rescue of a man who, after inheriting his father's shoe factory, needs to diversify his product if he wants to keep the business afloat.
Director: Julian Jarrold | Stars: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Joel Edgerton, Sarah-Jane Potts, Nick Frost
Votes: 15,129 | Gross: $1.82M
28. Cake Boss (2009– )
TV-PG | 30 min | Family, Reality-TV
The staff of Carlo's Bakery in Hoboken, New Jersey, led by Buddy Valastro, shows how it prepares elaborate themed cakes for various occasions. Each episode typically features the ... See full summary »
Stars: Buddy Valastro, Mauro Castano, Danny Dragone, Joey Faugno
Votes: 2,710
29. This Christmas (2007)
PG-13 | 117 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A Christmastime drama centered around the Whitfield family's first holiday together in four years.
Director: Preston A. Whitmore II | Stars: Regina King, Columbus Short, Delroy Lindo, Idris Elba
Votes: 7,022 | Gross: $49.12M
30. Gold Rush: Alaska (2010– )
45 min | Reality-TV
A reality TV show that follows crews mining the gold placer deposits of the Yukon Territory.
Stars: Paul Christie, Todd Hoffman, Parker Schnabel, Jack Hoffman
Votes: 3,205
31. Damien: Omen II (1978)
R | 107 min | Horror
Damien the Antichrist, now thirteen years old, finally learns of his destiny under the guidance of an unholy disciple of Satan. Meanwhile dark forces begin to eliminate all those who suspect the child's true identity.
Directors: Don Taylor, Mike Hodges | Stars: William Holden, Lee Grant, Jonathan Scott-Taylor, Robert Foxworth
Votes: 24,087 | Gross: $3.88M
32. Two Lovers (2008)
R | 110 min | Drama, Romance
A Brooklyn-set romantic drama about a bachelor torn between the family friend his parents wish he would marry and his beautiful but volatile new neighbor.
Director: James Gray | Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Gwyneth Paltrow, Vinessa Shaw, Anne Joyce
Votes: 31,468 | Gross: $3.15M
33. Today's Special (2009)
R | 99 min | Comedy
In this super-feel-good foodie comedy, young Manhattan chef Samir rediscovers his heritage and his passion for life through the enchanting art of cooking Indian food.
Director: David Kaplan | Stars: Kevin Breznahan, Dean Winters, Kevin Corrigan, Jess Weixler
Votes: 4,717 | Gross: $0.40M
34. Taking Woodstock (2009)
R | 120 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
A man working at his parents' motel in the Catskills inadvertently sets in motion the generation-defining concert in the summer of 1969.
Director: Ang Lee | Stars: Demetri Martin, Henry Goodman, Edward Hibbert, Imelda Staunton
Votes: 25,839 | Gross: $7.44M
35. At Any Price (2012)
R | 105 min | Drama, Thriller
A farming family's business is threatened by an unexpected crisis, further testing the relationship between a father and his rebellious son.
Director: Ramin Bahrani | Stars: Dennis Quaid, Zac Efron, Kim Dickens, Heather Graham
Votes: 6,229 | Gross: $0.38M
36. Going Postal (2010– )
185 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Mystery
A con artist is conned into taking the job as Postmaster General in the Ankh-Morpork Post Office.
Stars: Steve Pemberton, Tamsin Greig, Madhav Sharma, Jimmy Yuill
Votes: 6,717
37. Corner Gas (2004–2009)
30 min | Comedy
The life, or lack thereof, of a proprietor of a gas station, which is the only stop for miles around and a hub of action on the Prairies.
Stars: Brent Butt, Gabrielle Miller, Fred Ewanuick, Eric Peterson
Votes: 4,187
38. Family Business (1989)
R | 110 min | Crime, Drama
Jessie is an aging career criminal who has been in more jails, fights, schemes, and lineups than just about anyone else. His son Vito, while currently on the straight and narrow, has had a ... See full summary »
Director: Sidney Lumet | Stars: Sean Connery, Dustin Hoffman, Matthew Broderick, Rosanna DeSoto
Votes: 10,207 | Gross: $12.20M
39. Harvest Moon (2015 TV Movie)
TV-G | 84 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
After her family goes bankrupt, a city woman travels to the country to fix up a struggling pumpkin farm that her father bought as an investment.
Director: Peter DeLuise | Stars: Jessy Schram, Jesse Hutch, Rowen Kahn, Barbara Pollard
Votes: 1,318
40. The Hotel New Hampshire (1984)
R | 109 min | Comedy, Drama
The film talks about a family that weathers all sorts of disasters and keeps going in spite of it all. It is noted for its wonderful assortment of oddball characters.
Director: Tony Richardson | Stars: Rob Lowe, Jodie Foster, Paul McCrane, Beau Bridges
Votes: 6,908 | Gross: $5.10M
41. The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard (2009)
R | 89 min | Comedy
Used-car liquidator Don Ready is hired by a flailing auto dealership to turn their Fourth of July sale into a majorly profitable event.
Director: Neal Brennan | Stars: Jeremy Piven, Ving Rhames, David Koechner, James Brolin
Votes: 18,355 | Gross: $15.10M
42. Sunshine (1999)
R | 181 min | Drama, History, Romance
The fate of a Hungarian Jewish family throughout the 20th century.
Director: István Szabó | Stars: Ralph Fiennes, Rosemary Harris, Rachel Weisz, Jennifer Ehle
Votes: 11,688 | Gross: $5.10M
43. The Family That Preys (2008)
PG-13 | 111 min | Drama
Two families from different walks of life learn to work together.
Director: Tyler Perry | Stars: Kathy Bates, Alfre Woodard, Sanaa Lathan, Rockmond Dunbar
Votes: 6,083 | Gross: $37.02M
44. Tjockare än vatten (2014– )
58 min | Drama
A mother sends postcards to her estranged son and daughter inviting them back to the guest house they grew up in. She gives each of her children one piece of advice and leaves them to ponder the meaning.
Stars: Björn Bengtsson, Aliette Opheim, Joel Spira, Jessica Grabowsky
Votes: 788
45. The Jamie Foxx Show (1996–2001)
30 min | Comedy
Jamie King (Jamie Foxx) is an aspiring actor from Terrell, Texas, who has come to Los Angeles to pursue a career in entertainment. To support himself, he works in his family's hotel, the ... See full summary »
Stars: Jamie Foxx, Garrett Morris, Garcelle Beauvais, Christopher B. Duncan
Votes: 2,060
46. Read It and Weep (2006 TV Movie)
TV-G | 84 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
A shy and retiring high school student develops a peculiar alter ego that changes her life forever.
Director: Paul Hoen | Stars: Kay Panabaker, Danielle Panabaker, Alexandra Krosney, Marquise C. Brown
Votes: 4,303
47. You Can't Take It with You (1938)
Approved | 126 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A man from a family of rich snobs becomes engaged to a woman from a good-natured but decidedly eccentric family.
Director: Frank Capra | Stars: Jean Arthur, James Stewart, Lionel Barrymore, Edward Arnold
Votes: 19,136
48. Management (2008)
R | 94 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A traveling art saleswoman tries to shake off a flaky motel manager who falls for her and won't leave her alone.
Director: Stephen Belber | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Steve Zahn, Woody Harrelson, Margo Martindale
Votes: 15,539 | Gross: $0.93M
49. Rederiet (1992–2002)
45 min | Drama
"Rederiet" is one of the most successful and longest running series in Swedish television history. The story is about a shipping company which conducts passenger traffic on the Baltic sea ... See full summary »
Stars: Bert-Åke Varg, Johannes Brost, Hans V. Engström, Kenneth Söderman
Votes: 823
50. The Colbys (1985–1987)
60 min | Drama
This spin-off of Dynasty (1981) featured the adventures of Jeff and Fallon Colby in California.
Stars: Charlton Heston, John James, Katharine Ross, Emma Samms
Votes: 571


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What is China doing with all that gold?
Many people know that in 2007 China became the world's largest gold producing nation, a lead the chart below shows it has continued to build upon since:
But China is also the world's largest importer of gold, purchasing almost 400 metric tonnes of the metal last year alone. For perspective, consider that India has roughly 557 tonnes in their reserves, meaning that in 2011 alone China -- the worlds largest gold producing nation -- imported almost as much gold as India has in total.
Further, even though China is the largest gold producer nation, some bullion dealers claim they've never seen any bars in the market they can credibly source to this Asian giant. Here is an interview done last October with Dominic Frisby. Fast forward the clip to 20:40 to catch this fascinating anecdote:
"I had dinner about a year ago with the head of Gold at HSBC and one of the things that he described -- and most of the world's gold goes through HSBC, at some stage -- and one of the things he described looking at the gold in his vault ... despite the fact that China is the biggest producer -- he never sees bars, with Chinese stamps on them ... they do not export any of it … "
So it appears that not only is China producing more gold than any other nation, it is also importing more gold than any other nation, and further, it seems to be hoarding the metal.
Some speculate that China's reserves of gold are approaching 2,000 tonnes and will hit 3,000 by 2015, almost rivaling Germany as the second largest holder. However impressive this measure, keep in mind that even at those elevated levels, China's holdings of gold would account for less than 5% of the nation's total currency reserves. Compare that to the United States or Germany, where gold accounts for over 70% of their total currency reserves.
All of this raises an interesting question -- what is China doing with all that gold?
We get some insight by considering the nation's activity with respect to its trading partners. While China's total stores of gold are rapidly growing, we also see the nation aggressively pushing the use of renminbi (NYSEARCA:RMB) in international trade. According to Standard Bank, some 40% of Chinese-South African trading (a market sized in excess of $100B annually) will be settled in RMB by 2015. HSBC has just launched RMB settlement services to Bangladeshi exporters, noting "China's growth continues to drive intra-regional and global trade. By 2015, we expect a third (US $2T) of China's trade to be settled in RMB and forecast that the currency will be fully convertible within the next five years."
Further driving acceptance of the renminbi, some 41% of Chinese corporations were offering "discounts of up to 3% to counter parties willing to engage trades in RMB."
Finally, consider the growing sophistication of Chinese financiers as evidenced by the rapid growth of the Shanghai Gold Exchange and the recent purchase of the London Metal Exchange (LME). Acquiring LME gives the Chinese financial industry in-depth exposure to the mechanics of derivatives markets, experience that could facilitate the launch of Chinese structured, exchange traded products in the near future. If these products were made available to domestic Chinese investors, both institutional and domestic demand for the metal would sharply increase, but to what end?
While speculation about the Chinese backing their currency with gold have long flourished in the market, the actions documented above support the case that we'll see this sooner rather than later. A Chinese currency, backed either wholly or partially by gold, would see sharply increased acceptance for world trade and bank reserve currency purposes. Further, it would present a clear and credible threat to U.S. dollar dominance.
So how to trade this possibility? I see three different approaches, all with pluses and minuses.
First of all, go long the metal itself, either in physical or exchange traded fund (ETF) form. If you do decide on an ETF like SPDR Gold Shares (NYSEARCA:GLD), beware you're exposed to counterparty risk, which while non-zero, should be small. I would suggest further you keep a percentage of your metal in physical form, preferably under your direct control. For this option, I like minted coins for their wide acceptance and the limited risk of fraud that presents itself with larger bars.
Second, there are three financial products I like for exposure to China in general, and the renminbi specifically. Each differs by how they're structured and the assets they track.
First up is the Market Vectors Chinese Renminbi/USD ETN (NYSEARCA:CNY). This exchange traded note (ETN) is backed by senior, unsecured debt securities issued by Morgan Stanley (so counterparty risk again), is currently sized at roughly $50M and runs annual expenses of 0.55%. CNY is designed to track the Standard and Poor's S&P Chinese Renminbi Index, so you're picking up total exposure to the dollar/renminbi exchange rate. It has a year to date return of 1.25%, and the return since its March 14, 2008 launch has been 3.62%. This ETN is tracked in blue in the chart above.
Second is the WisdomTree Dreyfus Chinese Yuan (NYSEARCA:CYB) exchange traded fund , which tracks total return across two factors -- Chinese money market rates as well as changes in the dollar/yuan exchange rate. Actively managed and running about $246M in size, this fund has a total expense load of 0.45% pa with a year to date return of 2.18%. Return since the product's May 13, 2008 launch has been 5.37%. This product is presented in black in the chart above.
Finally and just announced by Schroders, the New China bond fund looks interesting, as it allows exposure to longer-term RMB denominated bonds, with the manager citing "an attractive yield of 4 per cent for the overall index and 3.6 per cent for the investment grade non-government sector." But beware: this one has a front end of load of 5.26% and annual fees of 0.75%, so it's definitely for the long-term bullish, "buy and hold" crowd. Funds like this generating revenue in a foreign currency can see an increased return in local currency terms should the renminbi appreciate while the investor's domestic currency (e.g., the U.S. dollar) declines in value. In this instance, you'd be receiving not only the coupon income from the foreign bonds, but these payments would increase in value once converted to the weakening dollar.
All of these investment ideas would benefit either from future Chinese actions to further internationalize their currency, or a Chinese currency backed by gold.
Disclosure: I have no positions in any stocks mentioned, and no plans to initiate any positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.


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The phrase "support our troops" is one that has become synonymous with the war in Iraq. And it's a noble and just directive. But what about those who remain at home: the families, friends, and wives of the warriors battling overseas? These people are soldiers in a battle with uncertainty; and they're the subjects of Silent Heroes, the final play of the 2008 season at the Women's Theatre Project (Sixth Star Studios, 505 NW First Ave., Fort Lauderdale).
Silent Heroes debuted in 2002 at the Pittsburgh New Play Festival to glowing reviews. Playwright Linda Escalera Baggs based the tale on true accounts of two Navy men and the families they left behind. It tells the tale of six Marine Corp wives who've just heard the news that one of their husbands is not coming home. In typical military fashion, information is unclear although they know one man is dead, they don't know which one. As they wait to find out, they drop the rigid code by which military wives conduct themselves and discuss everything that was once taboo: infidelity, abuse, love, and longing. The Women's Theatre Project production runs Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m., until October 26. Tickets cost $26. Call 866-811-4111, or visit womenstheatreproject.com.
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Elizabeth DeBusk, daughter of James Jackson DeBusk and Lucy Ann Aynes, was born 15 Nov 1904 in Brown County, Texas and died 16 Dec 1977 in Anson, Jones County, Texas. Emmett Thackerson, son of Oscar Beason Orbin "OB" Thackerson and Doxie Eveline Carlisle, was born 01 Oct 1908 in Erath County, Texas and died 17 Mar 1989 in Anson, Jones County, Texas. They were married 03 Oct 1926 in Dublin, Erath County, Texas. They are both buried at Fairview Cemetery, Jones County, Texas.
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In the moments after the suspected killer of 32 students, faculty and staff was identified in a press conference at Virginia Tech, groups rapidly formed on social networking sites on the Internet referring to 23 year-old student Cho Seung-Hui in the most derisive of terms. Some messages seemed to have negative racial overtones.
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I have written this article with the hope of discouraging Betta owners from engaging in potentially hurtful practices when it comes to their fish. Bettas are treated quite casually and often abused. I believe they are much smarter than generally known (see article entitled The Underrated Betta Fish) and deserve better treatment.
The most important abuse that takes place is this: they are made to fight with each other in many countries, their owners knowing full well that they fight to the death. In the US and the more "civilized" countries, this practice is not as wide-spread, though what we have here is not a whole lot better. Here we sell Betta aquariums with clear dividers that are meant to house two or more Bettas in clear view of each other. This is supposed to enhance their appearance, because the poor things puff up their fins, thinking their territory is threatened. What few people realize is that this practice is very stressful for the Bettas. Although the fish are not damaged externally, and what I mean by this is that they don't tear each other up, internally they experience the same stress. We all know what stress does to our bodies. Well, it has the same effect on Bettas. How would you like to live every moment of the day continually angry? That is what happens to them when they are placed in those sorts of aquariums. They feel continually threatened, and live in constant stress. Overtime, they get sick and die, whereas they would have had much longer and better lives if they were left to lead a peaceful existence.
Bettas are bred and transported in tiny little jars, and most of them never see a bigger aquarium, since they are also kept in small jars by their owners. This is an error, and it can be attributed to those people who say that Bettas are not pretentious, and that they've even heard of them living in the puddles left by horses' hoofs somewhere in Southeast Asia. Just because Bettas can live in that sort of an environment doesn't mean they like it. Fish love to live in large spreads of water, no matter what species they are.
Another issue is the cleanliness of the Betta aquariums. Just because Bettas can live in murky water doesn't mean the average Betta owner can let the tank water get ridiculously dirty before they change it. What's worse, some people actually believe that they can buy these sorts of Betta jars, where the poor thing is sandwiched in between the bottom of the tank and some silly plant growing above. I'm not sure who spread that silly rumor, but apparently they've said the Bettas need no food or fresh water when they're placed in that sort of jar — and the rumor has spread! Apparently, the jar can be a fully self-contained, perpetual eco-system! What kind of a cockamamie story is that? I'd like to know what these people were on when they came up with this crud. Would you like to live in a tiny jar, surrounded by your own pee and doo-doo, and be forced to nibble on bitter plant roots when you're naturally carnivorous? If you do, there's something wrong with you. Bettas enjoy a nicely sized aquarium as much as the next fish. Don't forget that while their origin is indeed from Southeast Asia, and they are commonly found in flooded rice paddies, their"aquariums" over there are quite large. They encompass entire fields! Yes, the water may be murky at times, and when the sun dries up the fields, they may shrink in size to little puddles, but that doesn't mean the Bettas like to live that way all the time.
A mistake that people make is not spending enough time with their Bettas. Most of the time, they are thought of as ornaments to the room. That's not how a smart fish can be treated. If they are continually ignored by their owners, the Bettas will withdraw into themselves, and will become loners. They will shy away from the owner when they are fed. The owner's face next to the bowl will cause the fish to be frightened instead of happy.
Another problem I've found — and although it may seem minor, it does matter — is the size of the Betta Bits, the round pellets one finds in the pet stores. I'd like to know if the people who make those things have ever tried to feed them to the fish? They are much too big for their small mouths. My poor Bettas struggled to swallow them until I discovered that if I split them in half, it would make the job much easier for them. Why aren't these things sized right? Bettas are not goldfish. They don't have huge mouths. They are not the pigs of the aquarium; they are delicate little creatures, and their food ought to be tailor-made for them.
Do you know of other ways in which Bettas are shortchanged or worse, abused? Write about it in the comments.


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I am in the process of developing a project that wants to be offered to the client either via a website or via an app or both, but the main worry is there can only be one database to hold all the data.
Is it possible to have an app being used by some people, a website being used by another set of people and when they fill in the forms on each they go into a single database so that the managers can read them, and respond.
Yes that's easily possible, I've built a few sites that way where the content system + database is used to manage content, then the content is fed to the app or web site as required.
Hi bluedreamer,
So the app and the website are hosted together then?
The idea with this, is that there is a content management system which displays the data from the database to the manager, viewable through a central website but the app and the customer side website is used to feed reports into the database.
Thats good news then, as I can stage the development so that the website is available first to trial with a few companies, then basically if it takes off I can then add a second level of development for the app.
Could I ask a favour, with this in mind do you know of a good book that I can get on app development, and have you used any software that will allow me to develop apps on a PC.
My concern at the moment as I dont really want to put a log in screen for the websites, is that anyone can get access to it, whilst the app can be downloaded only for the client.
This is another worry of mine with the app, I'm guessing I develop the app and then upload it to itunes for the client to download it, isnt this again a problem as anyone can then download that app.
What would you do in this situation.
This is very new to me, so I'm glad to be able to hopefully discuss it with you a bit.
Hi Multichild
Mobile apps do not connect directly to a database. Your website will be hosted on whatever server and connect to the database. That website, will need some kind of RESTful api, that the app communicates with and that api does the database connection. So the mobile app sends http POST or GET requests with the parameters expected by the api.
I hope this helps
I use Cordova PhoneGap to make my apps for iOS and Android. You want to develop apps on a PC, but that means you won't be able to develop for iOS. You need a Mac to port it to iOS. (But you can create the app files on any system.)
Are you thinking of limiting the app to particular clients? If so, then you may want to make it a web app usable from the web site. Apple iTunes will let everyone download the app. To restrict iOS apps to particular clients, you'll need to order the Enterprise account, which is rather expensive year by year, unless you expect to recoup those fees in your business. Normal developer account is $99/year. I don't use the Enterprise account, so I don't know how those apps are distributed; I don't think they come through iTunes.
One good book I read for PhoneGap users is Apache Cordova 3 Programming by John M. Wargo, which covers the current versions of PhoneGap, and is available now.
Regarding login screens: do you use them now? If not, then I don't know why you would need to put them in. I imagine you'll create a login page for people to input the data into a database though. That addresses a security concern.


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Even-though the premise is the same, the story has been re-vamped. This is what makes the OVA a better watch than the series. While watching the series, I experienced a bit like too much was going on. The revisions in the OVA fixed that for me. Yes, it's a post-apocalyptic that is similar to the likes of Evangelion, Escaflowne & RaXhephon, but there's a different fight here. Most have not seen this because they are too wrapped up in the fact that it resembles older titles. In a sense, I could even say it is similar to Voltron. This title like the others, has a specific fight. Like I don't give away the story (because others have already), I would recommend a watch of the OVA as it is only 2 episodes. If you are curious to know the difference of the series, see if this holds your attention well enough, then check out the series. Also, find the true battle in this story. read more
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This can be compared to The Animatrix & Batman Gotham Knight. It is a collection of stories that take you into the Halo universe. It gives you a history of how things began & stories from other perspectives, that will tie-in answers to unanswered questions of the game followers. Those who don't follow the game are in for an experience into this universe that has been at war throughout space & time.
This collaboration of stories have been written, animated & produced by a collection writers, directors, producers & animation studios from Japan. The main directors overseen the entire production in making sure that each episode stayed true to the original story line of the game. The 8 different episodes all have a different animation look. Each one, even-though done in a different animation style, brings to life a different aspect in how the story is viewed (from who's eyes) based on story being told.
Like with anything, in order to know what it's truly about, you should watch it and base your own opinion; especially if you're reading these reviews - it only shows you have a curiosity of what's going on.... If you're gonna base whether you watch it or not based on these reviews & you go into it with a formulated opinion, remember... it wasn't your TRUE opinion to begin with.
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This is a story of "good vs. evil" told in the culture of the Japanese, placed in a future, post apocalyptic era in a multi-cultured society as we live in today. The music combined with the mixed Far East/Western scene combinations sets "Afro Samurai" in a place where no other creator has dared to go. Not only did "Afro Samurai" catch up with the times of our society in its visual & musical aspects, but it bridged the gap of Eastern & Western societies.
Its story is a "straight-to-the-point", "pay-attention" story; no fluff added - but it keeps your attention & makes you want more. Its 5 episodes are packed with action and a deep underlined story; anymore development would have taken away from the intensity of the story.
This is NOT your typical anime; it is the "Akira" of THIS millennium. Like all anime, it is meant to bring entertainment, but it is like fashion where it makes a statement. "Akira" made a statement in 1987 & has grown to be a classic of its kind. "Afro Samurai" made a statement in 2006 & it already has its place amongst the classics. read more
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in '86.... that was highly impressive & revolutionary for an animated story. for you to look at it now, you'd see it as 'corny' with 'over-rated' dialogue. as an enthusiast, your approach to watchin' THIS title... you have to be able to transport yourself back in order to appreciate the values on this story & it's innovation of the time. only then, will you fully see "Fist of the North Star" for the classic it has become. read more


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HUNDREDS of people flock to Stourbridge's bi-monthly vintage fair and organisers hope May's event will be no exception.
Clothing, accessories, homeware and collectables with a vintage twist will be available to purchase from the fair at St Thomas' church hall on Saturday May 17.
A pop-up hairdressing and beauty salon will be on site to give shoppers a makeover to compliment their new purchases.
Refreshments will be served at a tea room and crochet workshops will take place throughout the event, which runs from 11am to 4pm.
Wolverhampton based Compton Hospice, will also have a stall at the event, selling a variety of interesting, collectable items from its charity shops.
Maria Kaye, who organises the fair with her friend Ella Gardiner, said: "This is a popular event, attracting more than 600 people each time. We are encouraging local traders and crafters to get involved, sell their wares and demonstrate their skills.
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Shoppers who experience problems with films and music they have paid to download online will benefit under the Bill, which would simplify and consolidate complex consumer laws into a single framework.
A new Consumer Rights Bill, expected to be announced in the Queen's Speech on Wednesday, will give extra protection to paying customers in a move that ministers believe will save the economy billions of pounds.
Trading Standards will also be given new powers to ask a court to force rogue builders and other companies to pay compensation when they have broken consumer laws.
Research published last year estimated that consumers spent a total of 59 million hours trying to put right problems with goods and services that they had bought.
Jo Swinson, the Consumer Minister, said the government wanted to "a number of changes to improve consumer confidence".
"This area of law over the years has become unnecessarily complicated and too confusing, with many people not sure where to turn if they have a problem," she said. The Bill will cover consumer rights including goods such as laptops and mobile phones, services such as painting and decorating, and unfair contract terms.
It would update the law to take account of customers' rights when shopping online for digital music, films, games and software.
More than £1billion was spent on downloaded films, music and games in the UK in last year but some 16 million people experienced at least one problem with digital content.
Wednesday's Speech will also contain measures including an Immigration Bill, which is expected to curb foreigners' entitlements to welfare and free healthcare on the NHS. It is also expected to make contain measures to make it easier to deport foreign criminals.
The Speech will contain a Bill on elderly care reform, and a series of measures aimed at boosting economic growth, cutting red tape and reducing National Insurance for small firms.
However, in a letter to the Telegraph, more than 20 senior doctors attack the government for failing to force tobacco firms to use plain packaging for cigarettes.
They say they are "dismayed" by the decision and warn the government's disregard for the health implications of smoking is "chilling".


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Monday, September 25, 2017
Prostate Cancer
Prognosis and Cure for Aggressive Prostate Cancer
First visit and biopsy reveals prostate cancer that is aggresive. How bad is this progrosis and what, if any, is a cure on a 73 year old male?
Varied options are present and these include radiation therapy and surgery. I would need to know more information to be more specific such as the Gleason Score, the number of biopsies taken and the percentage involvement with tumor, your PSA and also your general health.
I would expect that your physician should be able to review the pros and cons of the various options with you.
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Kathmandu: Virender Sehwag may now be only an India 'A' player but he sure has a following in Nepal. The annual souvenir of the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has a batsman on its cover with an uncanny resemblance to the Nawab of Najafgarh.
In a front-page article headlined 'Howzzat? CAN caught right at silly point', Tuesday's edition of the Himalayan Times newspaper highlighted this gaffe calling it a "total embarrassment for cricketers, fans and Nepali cricket".
Accompanying the article is a picture of the souvenir cover showing a Sehwag lookalike kitted in Nepal's deep blue uniform and wearing a helmet that has CAN's crest.
"To make matters worse, watermark images have been used on almost all the 40-page souvenir," said the article. Former Nepal cricketer Raju Basnyat has been quoted as saying that this was a "complete disgrace…. It seems as if there are no cricketers in Nepal..."
Accepting that it was a mistake, Kiran Rana, a former player and member of the CAN's executive, told HT that the souvenir was distributed during the recent annual general meeting in Pokhara, 141 kilometers from here.
"Maybe, the press entrusted with printing this had a Sehwag fan. The picture is blurred and we didn't notice it then," said Rana.
CAN has distributed to representatives of the 38 districts and nine regional centres that attended the AGM, he said. CAN has no plans of selling the souvenir of which 150 copies were printed, said Rana.
The souvenir, according to the newspaper, was distributed at a media conference on Monday where CAN announced how it plans to take Nepal through the World T20 and the 50-over World Cup qualifiers.
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What We Really Think of Youth
"But, oh, what a wonderful time to be young! You have knowledge of many more things than we needed to have. It is my conviction that your generation is better and stronger than was ours—better in many ways! I have faith that you young men and young women can meet the world on its own terms and conquer it!"
President Boyd K. Packer, President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, "To Young Women and Men," Ensign, May 1989, 54.
Making Your Mark
Marking your scriptures can help you focus on specific ideas and concepts as you study the gospel. There are many ways you can mark your scriptures; just make sure you find a method that works for you. Below are some suggestions for marking scriptures:
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Use pencils or colored markers. Avoid using pens that bleed through the paper.
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Shade, underline, bracket, or outline specific words, verses, or groups of verses that have special meaning to you.
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Avoid excessive marking. The benefit is lost if you can't understand your markings because you have made too many notes, lines, and colors.
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When several ideas in a verse or passage are related, number the ideas in the margin or text.
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Draw a small symbol in the margin for key verses to help you remember why you marked it.
Focusing on Service
A group of 43 teens in Larimer County, Colorado, were able to help a young man complete his Eagle Project, collect 1,800 pounds of food, take the Christmas spirit to the elderly, gather emergency supplies for disaster victims, and build relationships with each other—all in four days.
Each December these youth plan a special youth conference that focuses on building relationships with each other. Last year the youth decided they wanted to make their conference more meaningful. To do this, Sarah Fenton, 17, says, "We decided to focus on a service project."
By the last day, the youth had collected 1,500 pounds of food for the local food bank and another 300 pounds to go to 40 families in the community. This was 1,200 more pounds than their goal of 600. They then split into two groups. One group sorted and cleaned supplies for the homeless while the other group put together humanitarian aid kits to be sent to Korea. That evening the group went to retirement and assisted living homes to sing Christmas carols to the residents. The priests quorum president, Tanner Kahl, said it was his favorite youth conference and hopes they can do the same this year.
Photographs courtesy of Brendon Cameron
This Month in History
July 30, 1837 Outracing other baptismal candidates to the River Ribble, George D. Watt became the first convert in Great Britain when he was baptized by Elder Heber C. Kimball.
Calling All Poetographers
Have you ever wondered where we get the poems and photos you see on the inside back cover of the New Era? We get them from you—our readers. So if you're a poet, or a photographer, or even a poetographer, send us your poems or photos or both. Be creative. Rather than sending us another photo of a sunset, maybe send us a photo of a spider web or of popping corn. (We could actually use photos of both of these to go along with poems we already have.)
Send in your poems and photographs by going to newera.lds.org and clicking Submit Material.
Or send them by mail to:
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What's Up with You?
As you can see, this is a new look and feel for the What's Up? section of the New Era. We hope you like it, and we hope you'll help us fill it with interesting ideas and events that are going on in your classes and quorums. Write in and tell us about what you and your friends are doing at Mutual or in seminary. Along with your story, remember to include some photographs of the activities too.
Send in your stories and photographs by going to newera.lds.org and clicking Submit Material.
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Moses 1:39 Sudoku
The objective of a regular Sudoku is to fill the 9×9 grid so that each column, each row, and each of the nine 3×3 boxes (also called blocks or regions) contains the digits from 1 to 9 only one time. For this puzzle, instead of numbers, use the scripture reference and the eight words in bold to complete the puzzle.
For behold, this is my work and my glory—to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man.(click to view larger)
Kevin K., Germany
In a Word
Ordinance: In the Church, an ordinance is a sacred, formal act performed by the authority of the priesthood. Some ordinances are essential to our exaltation and are called saving ordinances. These include baptism, confirmation, ordination to the Melchizedek Priesthood (for men), the temple endowment, and the marriage sealing.
While other ordinances—such as naming and blessing children, administering to the sick, and father's blessings—are not essential to our salvation, they are valuable for our comfort, guidance, and encouragement.
By the Numbers
Number of books in the Church History Library collection.
When stacked on top of each other, the books would be as tall as Mt. McKinley in Alaska!
Great Group Date Idea
Get together with a group of your friends for a photo scavenger hunt. Divide up into groups of four or six; each group will need a digital camera and a list of possible photos. Before the date, create a list of objects or activities that could be photographed for the scavenger hunt, and make sure to have lots of possible picture options (20 or 30). On the date, set a time limit for the scavenger hunt, and then meet up afterward for treats and a slide show of the photos. Award points for each picture.
Here are some photo ideas to get your list started:
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A cow wearing a hat (8 points)
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Someone playing a harmonica (7 points)
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$7.82 in coins (5 points)
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A building at least six stories high (5 points)
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Someone in your group shaking hands with a police officer (7 points)
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Two people with matching shirts (8 points)
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Your entire group on a playground slide (10 points)
Quote from Conference
"By our example, let us teach our family members to have love one for another."
Elder M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, "Finding Joy through Loving Service," Ensign, May 2011, 47.
My Favorite Scripture
This verse has always been my guide and inspiration whenever I'm in doubt, despair, or a difficult situation. It has been my favorite passage since I have questioned why there needs to be an opposition. Why should there be contradictions? Why can't life just be positive, happy, easy, and good? Why should the bad exist?
This verse helped me understand life and its complexities. It helped me appreciate more the meaning of life. It made me realize the purpose of opposition and that I should be thankful for it. For without it, we would not know the real essence and beauty of life. Without opposition, we would not know how to love, how to be happy, or how to succeed. I've learned to love life and accept it as it is and to trust in the Lord because His wisdom is unquestionable.
Sheena P., Philippines
What's a QR Code?
You may have noticed several QR codes (short for "quick response codes") like the one below in recent issues of the New Era. If you have a camera-enabled smartphone, you can scan a QR code to link straight to a video, article, or website without having to type in its web address. Here's how:
Search for QR-code apps in the app store for your smartphone. Free apps are available for most smartphones.
Install your selected app to your smartphone.
Open the app, and scan the QR code. Once the code registers, the item it links to will appear on your smartphone.
Try out the code below to go to youth.lds.org, and check out more on pages 15, 25, and 48. This is an emerging technology that works best with iPhones and Android phones and may not work on all devices. E-mail feedback to email@example.com.
The Church in the Philippines
During the Spanish-American War in 1898, two men from Utah who were members of a U.S. artillery battery, and who were also set apart as missionaries before they left the United States, preached while stationed in the Philippines. Missionary work ceased in the Philippines at the beginning of World War II.
In April 1961, President Gordon B. Hinckley (then Assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles) rededicated the Philippines for missionary work. By 1969, the Church had spread to eight major islands and had the highest number of baptisms of any area in the Church. The Manila Missionary Training Center (above) was established in 1983.
Here are a few facts about the Church today in the Philippines:
Wards & Branches
Photograph courtesy of the Missionary Department
How to Have Clean Thoughts
How to Have Clean Thoughts
Even though bad thoughts come knocking at the door, we ought not invite them to come in and have a seat. The best time to defend ourselves against temptation is when the thought begins to take shape; destroy the seed, and the plant will never grow. When I find myself in this situation, I sing my favorite hymn and try to have the image of Jesus in my heart until I can resist. If we persistently resist bad thoughts, they will depart.
Jorge G., Venezuela
Photograph courtesy of Jorge G.
5 Scriptures to pick you up when you're down
We've Got Mail
Mutual Theme for 2011
When I saw the January 2011 issue, I really liked how it laid out standards of morality and achievement. I love the new theme and the articles expounding on it. I am always strengthened by the ever-present articles regarding standards, conversion stories, and the great examples set by Latter-day Saint youth for those around them.
Wesley S., Arizona, USA
We Are His Hands
During family home evening I read the story "We Are His Hands" (July 2010) and decided I would like to do a service project for teenagers like me. We looked online for humanitarian projects but could not find any specifically for teenagers. Where can we find ideas?
Tarah H., Tennessee, USA
Editor's note: You can find nearly 100 ideas at lds.org/go/715. Just scroll down to "Nifty Ways to Serve Your Brother."


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• Kate Moss makes her debut as contributing fashion editor for Vogue UK with a punky shoot channeling rockstar style, starring Daria Werbowy, shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. Editor-in-chief Alexandra Shulman talks about how quickly Moss adjusted to her new role in her editor's letter: "From gathering the initial mood board to talking me through the rail of clothes in the Vogue fashion room and adjusting the accessories on Daria Werbowy, Kate took on the complete role of fashion editor," she wrote. And what did Kate do to unwind after a long day of shooting? Hit the town, naturally! "perhaps not every editor takes her model out partying the first night of the shoot," Shulman mused. (WWD)
• Can't wait 'til fashion week to see what all the editors will be rocking? Check out Fashionista's list of 18 pieces you will likely see on all your fave style mavens this week. (Fashionista)
• Cameroonian pop singer Dencia made headlines last month with the release of her dark-spot eliminating cream, Whitenicious. She's faced quite a blacklash from people who say her product (which sold out almost immediately) promotes self-hatred within the black community. Ebony.com sat down with Dencia to hear her side of the story. Not only does the singer say that most of the people (80% to be exact) buying her product are black Americans, she also makes light of the skin bleaching issue, ignoring its health risks, despite being given medical statistics, and equating lightening skin with relaxing one's hair. She denies that her product is a skin bleach, noting that the small jars in which the product comes "can't even go on your whole feet." Hmm… read the full article over at Ebony, and tell us what you think of Dencia's defense. (Ebony)
• Steve Madden has joined forces with The Blonde Salad's Chiara Ferragni on a 9-piece limited edition shoe collection, due out February 5th. The range offers everything from peeptoe lace-up booties to sleek slip-ons, all named after various cities around the globe. "This collection is really strong and represents who I am and what I want my style to be," Ferragni told Glamour. "It's something you can wear with jeans, leather trousers, and dresses." It's affordable, too. Prices start at $129, and go up to $179. See anything that tickles your fancy? (Glamour)
• You might be seeing more fuller-figured women on the runway than ever during NYFW. Page Six reports that IMG models–the same firm that represents Gisele, Chanel Iman, and Joan Smalls, have added plus-sized models to their NY Fall/Winter 2014 show package. According to a source, IMG is the first firm to present such a mixture for their package. I'm interested to see which shows wind up actually booking plus-sized models. Any guesses? (Page Six)
• Cameron Diaz's first collection as artistic director at Pour La Victoire is about to be revealed in full this week. But between her movie shoots and promotional appearances, Diaz says this has been one of the most challenging projects she's taken on, particularly with the fashion industry's hectic calendar: "in fashion, you have pre-fall, fall, holiday. You have all these little mini collections that you have to do," she told WWD "I can't keep track of it. It's literally not my language. But I'm trying to learn it. They are teaching me and I'm learning from them, and they are learning from me." From what we can see so far, there seem to be a lot of heeled mule-style options. I'm interested to see the line in full! (WWD)
• ELLE's Ruthie Friedlander went to work last week dressed in a lace catsuit and bustier à la Beyoncé during last week's Grammy performance. Yep, you read that right. Find out how people reacted to her risqué getup. (ELLE)


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what causes coolant to weep out of the little weep hole on the pump?
I just recently changed the oil and I ran a sludge remover (automotive snake oil???) thru the crank case.
I also recently had the tank off to replace the clutch cable and while it was off - I did top off the coolant a bit (bad idea???)
I was reading the manual which states that the oil pump and the coolant pump are in fact the same pump - Now I am having visions of a crank case full of antifreeze (is the possible)
The stuff looks to be only coolant - but I hadn't really thought to look for oil being in there until I read the part about the oil/water pump
Anyone with any advice/past experience?
I am going back to the garage for further research
thanks in advance for the help


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'The Common Things: A Declaration' by Cherubino Gambardella | 2011
Mixed Media on brown paper
The mixed media collages of the Neopolitan architect…
"Both dizzyingly vibrant and wonderfully dark, Naples has a classical beauty tempered by decaying grandeur and crime-ridden streets. As the architect Luca Molinari once said: 'In the bowels of Naples you can find anything.' And while some may find this half-sinister ambiguity alarming, Neopolitan architect Cherubino Gambardella has found the urban scene to be an endless source of inspiration and a recurring site of speculation.
Like in a 'dose of unreality', this Futurist-Surrealist lovechild Life with Objects: the Manifesto is taken from Gambardella's latest book (La vita con gli oggetti / Life with Objects). With an intuitive creativity scarcely glimpsed in his more pragmatic built work, this collection of drawings offers a vision to purge the city of its pathologies and endless tedium, describing new architectures sprouting out of the old.
From the rushed yet purposeful qualities of the differing media used, to the recurring sun motif (as exemplified in the popular Neapolitan folksong O Sole Mio), and the collaged photographic references of ad-hoc construction, the city has clearly shaped the architect's imaginings. Or, as Gambardella would have it, 'by observing the ordinary city, the space for a new beauty will be born'."


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Extinction's toll could rival climate change
Loss of biodiversity appears to affect ecosystems as much as climate change, pollution, and other major forms of environmental stress.
"Our results show that species extinction can have major impacts on the ecosystems upon which we all depend," says co-author Andrew Gonzalez, an ecologist at McGill University. "We have shown that biodiversity loss matters, and that it will rank as one of the most important forms of global change for the 21st century."
Full story at Futurity.
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The full range of products, hand made in Sheffield to this day using age-old techniques and skills, covers all manner of household, kitchen, garden, industrial, craftsman, leisure and ceremonial ribbon-cutting scissors applications.
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Skepticism remains despite "fiscal cliff" deal
Wall Street soared Wednesday after the House of Representatives passed the deal that moved the country away from the fiscal cliff.
Enthusiasm over a last-minute budget agreement to avert sweeping tax increases on Capitol Hill pushed the Dow Jones Average up 308 points at closing. Inaction on companion spending cuts, however, has prompted skepticism.
"The Federal government is spending about 30 percent more than it is taking in right now. So think of it as we are taking in $100 a month in revenue and we are spending $129," said Kevin Brinegar, Indiana Chamber of Commerce.
Brinegar says small business will continue to flounder until Congress addresses its spending problem.
"The bill they passed this week only takes in $3 more. So now we are taking in $103 a month and we are still spending $129. It doesn't solve the problem."
"Stop playing games and get down to business," said Brian Biehn.
Just over a year ago, Biehn started Van Valer Home Services Plumbing and Heating. Now, his company has 15 employees, but expenses coupled with increasing taxes and uncertainty out of Washington is hindering expansion.
"We need to work on cutting expenses. That is what I have to do in my business. I can't keep printing money or doing what I want to do unless I can pay for them. I'd like my government to do the same thing," he said.
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"If it would have happened, we would have gone from $1.1 trillion in new debt to $500 billion. That is a pretty big cut in our deficit and, at the time, we thought they were brave for doing the right thing. Apparently, they chickened out," Will said.
Congress did extend a one-year Production Tax Credit and Investment Tax Credit directed at the wind industry. Currently, 18 Indiana companies manufacture wind energy components and two new facilities have been announced, including one in Muncie.


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Qawalli sequence in Zanjeer remake to be shot on a grander scale
Remaking an old classic is very tricky. While many makers try to blend elements of the original in their new film, others like director Apoorva Lakhia take it to another level.bollywood Updated: Dec 03, 2012 18:52 IST
Remaking an old classic is very tricky. While many makers try to blend elements of the original in their new film, others like director Apoorva Lakhia take it to another level.
In Zanjeer, his remake of Amitabh Bachchan's 1973 film of the same name, the makers will have a qawalli.
In the original, the qawalli Yaari Hai Imaan Mera was shot with Pran and Amitabh, when the latter goes to Pran's house for his birthday.A source says, "In the remake, though, it will be a huge iftaar party with all three stars - Sanjay Dutt, Ram Charan Teja and Priyanka Chopra. They will soon be shooting the qawalli, but it won't be a version of Yaari Hai Imaan. It will be bigger than the earlier one."
Anu Malik has composed the song, and while the earlier version had only Pran singing, the source adds, "This one will be a proper song and dance that's bigger in terms of visualisation." The song is slated to be shot in late January or early February. "They are putting things in order and locking the choreographer. As of now, discussions are on to figure out if Priyanka will dance in the song," says the source.
Having just wrapped up a long schedule in Hyderabad, the director will soon shoot an action scene between Sanjay Dutt and Ram Charan in Mumbai. "Priyanka and Ram Charan shot the Telegu and Hindi versions of the film simultaneously. It was tough for them to shoot in both languages at the same time. They have tutors who teach them Telegu and Hindi respectively. But because one is an expert in Telegu and the other in Hindi, they help each other out with diction during rehearsals."
Original too pricey!
The makers wanted to use the famous qawalli 'Yaari hai imaan mera' from the original. An insider says, "But the music company Saregama (formerly HMV) asked for Rs 40 lakh to part with the song or asked them to sell them the rights of their music. None of that was acceptable to the makers so they went ahead with a brand new qawalli for the film."


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Live on Skysports 1: Sun 16.00: Norwich, at 23/20 (BetVictor) can edge a low-scoring Premier League affair against Sunderland.
Sunderland have managed just one league win in eight attempts and with the Black Cats subsequently just one point above the drop zone, the pressure is increasing on boss Martin O'Neill as he takes his team to Norwich.
By contrast, the Canaries are in decent shape ahead of the Carrow Road contest, having gone seven games unbeaten and it's perhaps unsurprising that they're favourites for the points ahead of this one.
What was a shock was that City were available at as high as 13/10 earlier in the week to pick up all three points but punters eagerly took advantage of that price and the hosts are now 23/20 at BetVictor to send William Hill's 14/5 outsiders home empty-handed.
Norwich's last seven Premier League outings have all produced fewer than three goals, a sequence that Stan James price at 8/11 to be extended and as Sunderland have tended to struggle in attack this term, the three goals they scored against the ten men of Fulham aside, it's hard to overlook Ladbrokes' 6/1 for the Canaries to register a 1-0 success.
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Our Weekly Newsletter We hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season! We woke up to a White Christmas here in upstate New York and couldn't feel mor
We hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season! We woke up to a White Christmas here in upstate New York and couldn't feel more blessed. As I write, sitting cozily by the fire, it's easy to dream up lots of new projects with all of the beautiful fabric we've received in the last week!
At fall Quilt Market, I had the delightful pleasure of meeting one of the sweetest and most genuine souls you could hope to meet in the textile world. Miss Sarah Watson is spirited and delightfully humble. I can see why Art Gallery would want to snatch her up as one of their new licensed designers.
Sarah's hand-drawn artwork
Pieces in Sarah's Quilt Market Booth
As you can see from her hand drawn artwork, her motifs are beautifully organic yet confident and precise. With Luxe in Bloom Sarah draws on inspiration from her current home town in Brazil and takes us on a stroll through an exotic garden, where the smallest detail is an inspiration. You'll find geodes, vines, exotic tile-work, and brush strokes along the garden walk.
Anna Griffin's new Chinoiserie fabric collection pays homage to exquisite Chinese silk wallpaper, made popular in the western world by 18th century French and English courts. Naturally, I see this line being used for elegant window treatments and decor, quilts, darling dresses for little girls, and lovely apparel for ladies.
For more on this classic trend, head over to Habitually Chic!
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Attention apparel sewers, and anyone looking to take the plunge into sewing clothing - Anna Maria Horner's Field Study Rayon Challis is here! I know that sounds a little intimidating, but Anna has graciously filled a week's worth of blogging with tips on sewing with this new substrate. For example, about the Look and Feel of this fabric, Anna writes that "Rayon moves like water where Voile moves like air. Rayon is swishier where Voile is floatier." Anna continues with tips for Washing, Pressing, & Planning, advice on Cutting and Sewing, and inspiration for Adventuring with Rayon. Happy Sewing!
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Valentine from SEI is a great group of happy hearts for the sweetheart in your life! The line looks great paired with the LOVE line from Robert Kaufman!
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The Wizards won the game on a wild Jordan Crawford three-pointer, but Damian Lillard had maybe the nastiest highlight of the night with this serious facial on Nene's head. Check out Washington's bench on this one. They couldn't help themselves.
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Greg Davids
District 28B State Representative
Last week, Minnesotans got even more bad news about MNsure. While Governor Dayton jets off to the Super Bowl on the taxpayer dime and busies himself with discussions of removing historic Civil War paintings from Minnesota's Capitol, Minnesotans continue to suffer under the failure of leadership that led to this point.
And you don't have to take my word for it. Optum Health, the company that provided a free review of MNsure's myriad problems, said that the new state agency's "management structure… is nonexistent."
The problems with MNsure run so deep, Optum proposed scrapping the entire system as one of three options. After spending more than $160 million of taxpayer money, Governor Dayton and Democratic lawmakers may have left Minnesotans with nothing but a broken website. Imagine if that happened where you work.
Hardworking Minnesotans need a fix before federal penalties kick in on April 1, but the Optum report said there's no chance that MNsure will be fixed by then. That leaves us with two major problems.
First, MNsure is the only place where Minnesotans can get federal premium tax credits to offset the increased costs of premiums as a result of Obamacare and MNsure. These tax credits may be the only way some folks are going to be able to afford the high prices on MNsure.
But, MNsure's website often tells people they're eligible for the wrong tax credit or no credit at all, even if your income entitles you to it. In our area, MNsure prices are so expensive that people who don't get tax credits are left with a choice of leaving a hole in the family budget or being penalized by the IRS. Not great choices.
Second, the expensive prices, frustrating call center, flailing website and complete mismanagement have left MNsure unable to attract customers.
Gov. Dayton's administration estimated that, for 2014, MNsure's commercial market enrollment would be as high as 270,000 households.
Unsurprisingly, that was later revised down to a goal of 102,800, with 69,904 of those being enrolled in coverage by March 31.
Today, MNsure's most optimistic data says that just 27,775 are in the process of enrolling, and payment has been confirmed for only 18,136 of those households. That means, with more than two thirds of the open enrollment period over, MNsure is anywhere from 60 to 74 percent below its March 31 goal. These are dismal numbers.
Without meeting those enrollment goals, MNsure is going to run a significant deficit this year and into the future. That means more taxpayer money to bail them out, even though a legislative subcommittee found MNsure executives received bonuses while the agency was in total disarray.
Minnesotans are in for even more pain and frustration if those who gave us the MNsure mess don't provide a way out. There is no reason that the government should penalize Minnesotans for not buying health insurance if the government's method of providing it – MNsure – is completely broken.
Greg Davids represents District 28B in the Minnesota House.


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|Embedding Decision Heuristics in Discrete Choice Models: Assessing the MERITS of Majority of Confirming Dimensions, Extremeness Aversion, and Reference Revision
|LEONG, Wai Yan
|Multiple Heuristics
Context Dependence
Random Regret Minimisation
Relative Advantage Maximisation.
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|University of Sydney.
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|Contrary to the usual assumption of fixed, well-defined preferences, it is increasingly evident that individuals are likely to approach a choice task using decision heuristics that depend on the choice environment. These include heuristics defined by the local choice context, such as the gains or losses of an attribute value relative to the other attributes. Recent empirical findings also demonstrate that previous choices and previously encountered choice tasks can affect the current choice outcome, indicating a form of inter-dependence across choice sets. A number of these heuristics, namely the majority of confirming dimensions (MCD), the extremeness aversion and the reference revision heuristics, are analysed. These heuristics are not new, but their application, using the discrete choice modelling framework, to the transportation field has only barely begun. In particular, arising from the extremeness aversion heuristic, three models are discussed. The first is a recently developed model of context dependence known as the random regret minimisation (RRM) model. The second model is a non-linear utility model that makes reference to the worst attribute level in a choice set. The third model is a "relative advantage maximisation" (RAM) model, with an updated version of the existing RAM model introduced in this thesis. All these models are compared against one another and with the standard random utility maximisation (RUM) model. The results strongly indicate that incorporating context dependency into existing models should be a key consideration for the practitioner. Moreover, having identified some heuristics of special interest, the role of multiple heuristics in choice behaviour is also analysed. Interestingly, the heuristics themselves can be embedded directly into the utility functions by means of heuristic weighting functions, which weight the contribution of each heuristic to overall utility. The thesis examines the validity of such an approach.
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I don't really feel any better for trying to stay with the WW, but I don't regret the extra time living in the same house with my girls.
So its off to divorce/separation forums and at some point new beginnings....just an update for those at the onset of a infidelity situation similar to mine...as a wise member here often says "affairs kill marriages" which was true in my case, but I wish those of you that are trying to R the best of luck, it takes two very strong people to recover from this crap. (thanks to this site I did survive infidelity, it was just my marriage that didn't)
By far the very worst experience of my life. Thankfully, we are in successful R and are in a better place.
You obviously gave it your all but understandable infidelity IS a deal breaker for so many.
I hope that you find true happiness as you venture on to another chapter in your life.
[This message edited by RidingHealingRd at 10:19 PM, September 25th (Wednesday)]
The truth hurts, but I have never seen it cause the pain that lies do.
It was good that you gave reconciliation a shot. It is also good for you to realize that you shouldn't have to be miserable. I really find it so sad here when some are so miserable in their marriages but they refuse to end it for any number of reasons.
Best of luck on your new journey!
"Oh, why do my actions have consequences?" ~ Homer Simpson
"She knew my one weakness: That I'm weak." ~ Homer Simpson
"affairs kill marriages"
By far the very worst experience of my life.
I would agree....
SM....We haven't told the girls yet, waiting until after the youngest birthday to tell them, don't want her to associate her birthday with the divorce news. I work shift work so she is getting physical custody and I am getting every other weekend and liberal visitation.
Tred...I was quoting UO, she is spot on with that saying!
Have a wonderful life and enjoy your kids.


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Golden Eagle Indoor Teams Compete At The Houston Indoor Invitational
The Southern Miss men�s and women�s indoor track teams competed in the Houston Indoor Invitational in the Yoeman Field House, Saturday.
Both Golden Eagle teams recorded several improved performances and marks. Shane Brandford recorded a time of 7.03 in the 60-meter dash. Durran Dunn finished eighth in the 200 meters with a time of 22.59. Matthew Cheruiyot finished sixth in the 3,000 meters with a time of 8:44.34.
In field events, Michael Hardrick finished tied for sixth in the high jump with a height of 6�5�. Matt Fant posted a season-best height in the pole vault at 15�7�. Steve Griffin took fifth in the �B� long jump at 22�3�. Marvin Lucas posted his best jump in the long jump with a jump of 23�5.25� this season. Cedric Norman finished sixth in the triple jump with a jump of 47�4.25�.
Several Lady Eagles showed improvements in times and marks several events as well. Prudence Reid posted a season-best time in the 60-meter dash, 7.57, advancing to the finals. Angela Johnson advanced to the finals with a season-best time of 7.84 in the 60-meter dash as well. Johnson followed that performance with a season-best time of 25.88 in the 200 meters. Jessica Crump posted a time of 2:18.03 in the 800 meters, finishing ninth. Alisha Edwards ran an improved time of 2:29.48. Keri White finished third in the 5,000 meters with a time of 19:14.23.
In field events, Kate Juedes finished eighth in the high jump with a jump of 5�5.75�. Sabrina Norwood turned in a height of 5�3.75�, just missing a top 10 finish. Angela Johnson took first-place in the �B� long jump in the with a jump of 18�7.75�. Shannon Weaver finished fifth with a jump of 18�0.25�.
Both teams will compete in the Middle Tennessee State Indoor Invitational, Feb. 15.


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