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Product Description
This is our most popular unicycle for beginner to intermediate riders, with good reason. Club unicycles are the ultimate multi-talented ride for freestyle, learning to ride, workout machine, capable commuter for the larger wheels, they do it all well. They're the surest answer to the question, "What kind of unicycle should I get?"
*** Not for jumping or advanced freestyle ***
Saddle: Club saddle (black with a pattern on the saddle top)
Seat post: Club 25.4mm x 300mm steel, welded rectangular mounting bracket, 4 hole
Seat post clamp: Nimbus (black) quick release, aluminum - Click Here for Replacement
Frame: Nimbus II 20" (orange) steel with 40mm stamped maincap bearing housings
Hub/axle: UDC cotterless (black) 36H, hardened splindle, 100 mm center bearing to center bearing
Spokes: 14G. stainless chrome (184mm in length for 3X) with silver nipples
Rim: Club 20" (black) 36H, 37mm wide, singlewall, aluminum
Rim strip: Rubber
Tube size: 20" x 1.95 - 2.125"
Tire: Duro Performer X - 20" x 1.95 - Click Here for Replacement
Crank arms: United (chrome) 114mm, cotterless, steel - Click Here for Replacement
Pedals: United, 9/16" threads, plastic
Bearings: 17mm x 40mm
Approx. cycle weight: 11.5 lbs.
great unicycle and customer service
Posted by Deb on May 11th 2017
bought an orange one for my 5'10" son who had already taught himself to ride a 24" wheel. He loves the 20" wheel and the seat adjusts for his height. His only complaint is that the seat is a little hard and narrow. He spends a lot of time riding and so he'll probably upgrade that in the future. Otherwise, he loves it!!!
nice, but the saddle is a little square
Posted by Eva on Apr 24th 2017
I am just learning to ride, so I don't have a lot to compare to (feel free to ignore my comments if you think my inexperience is making me unreasonable). The unicycle seems very sturdy and well engineered and I didn't have any problems assembling it. The instructions were not included (I had to download them from the website) which seemed strange since they included a piece of paper saying where to download the instructions... and the instructions themselves were only a page long!
Overall I'm very happy with my purchase. I took one star off because I don't like the saddle. It's very square and I'm finding it painful to sit on as it keeps pinching my legs when I try to sit down. If I persist in riding once I've gotten the basics down I will probably invest in a nicer saddle.
Good, but saddle not great.
Posted by Bonnie Souter on Feb 21st 2017
This is a nice unicycle, and my first decent one. I got one from Amazon with a seat post that was way too short and general low quality. This is great compared to that. Minus one star because the saddle is uncomfortable. It is not curved as much as the one on my old crappy unicycle, or as much as on my friend's unicycle. But other than that this unicycle is great, well built, high quality, easy to put together. I will probably upgrade the saddle or see if the old one fits.
Wonderful for beginners
Posted by Richard Tharrett on May 23rd 2014
This unicycle is one of the best unicycles for beginners because first of all, it takes a lot of abuse and falls that beginners may encounter while learning to ride. Secondly, it is a great price for the quality of the uni. I would suggest this unicycle for beginners but not to advanced freestyle unicyclists because of the limitations of the frame and cranks.
Great Pricepoint
Posted by unicycle on Mar 4th 2012
This uni is sweet. I do everything with it and it takes a beating, so i would say it could handle freestyle despite what this website says. It's a really sick buy for a great price and great quality. Only thing i would update is the pedals, but for beginners they're fine.
Great Unicycle of any Auburn Unicycle Rider "War Eagle"
Posted by AUnicycleMan on Dec 6th 2010
Bought this Unicycle for my grandson last Christmas. He Loves it. He rode it in the halftime performance at the Auburn Universites Women's Baskball game last week. Would recommend this unicycle to anyone that is in elementary school. Well Made and very affordable.
Posted by sexy kurt on Nov 15th 2010
Begginer unicyclers, must read!!!
Posted by Uniman on May 15th 2010
Tried riding a smaller uni with a 16inch tire.. that didnt go so well. I tried riding that thing for months and got nothing! But after two days of having this AMAZING unicycle I was riding like a pro! Now i can do just about anything including being able to ride a giraffe!!! Love this uni!!!!!!! And its a MUST BUY for beginner unicyclist.


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GEORGE F. FANNING. Among the business men of Macoupin county who have won high standing by years of perseverance and intelligent application George F. Fanning occupies an honored place. During a large part of his life he successfully engaged in farming and he has also evinced marked ability as a merchant and financier, and is recognized as the possessor of keen discrimination and clear judgment, so essential in making headway against obstacles. He was born in Morgan county, Illinois, March 1, 1857, a son of William R. and Nancy (Moore) Fanning, both of whom were natives of Morgan County. The paternal grandfather of our subject was Joseph Fanning, a native of Illinois and a pioneer of Morgan county. He assisted in raising the first log cabin on the present site of Jacksonville. His wife was Susan Nichols. He was one of the useful members of the community and lived to be eighty-six years of age, his wife passing away at the age of eighty-five. They had seven children, William R., Lydia, Jane, Mary, George, Agrippa and Frank. The maternal grandparents of our subject both died from cholera in Arkansas about 1848. They had four children, one of whom died in infancy, the others being Ann, Josephus and Nancy.
The father of our subject was reared on a farm in Morgan county and lived in Scottville township, Macoupin county, about fifteen years. He then moved to Melvern, Kansas, and engaged in farming there until his death, which occurred in 1899, when he was sixty-eight years of age. His wife died in 1903, being then about sixty-five years old. They were both members of the Baptist church. Mr. Fanning was an industrious and public-spirited man and held various township offices while living in Illinois. He and his wife were the parents of fourteen children, twelve of whom grew to maturity: George F., of this review; Huldah Jane, who married James J. Hubbel and died in March, 1911; Robert M., of Delaware, Oklahoma; Anna, who is the wife of John H. Dugger, of Melvern, Kansas; John M., who lives in New Mexico; Hester, who married Thomas Langston, of Mattoon, Illinois; Daniel, of Oklahoma; Helen, of Kansas; Emma, who married Edward Smith, of Melvern, Kansas, and is now deceased; Edward, who is a division superintendent of the Santa Fe Railway in New Mexico; Jesse, of Melvern, Kansas; and Amelia, who became the wife of George Bogue, of Wellington, Kansas.
George F. Fanning was reared on his father's farm in Morgan and Macoupin counties. He received his preliminary education in the district schools and later attended Blackburn University. After leaving the university he began teaching school, a vocation in which he engaged for seven years. He then turned his attention to farming and engaged in agriculture and stock-raising until he was thirty-five years of age. In 1892 he came to Carlinville and for eight years was connected with the Cooperative store. He then associated with L. E. Ross, his brother-in-law, in the clothing business under the title of Fanning & Ross, and has continued without interruption in that line. They carry a large and well selected stock, which is constantly replenished according to the demands of the season. By reliable methods and close attention to the wants of customers the firm has become one of the prosperous concerns of the city. Mr. Fanning assisted in organizing the Farmers & Merchants Bank in Carlinville in 1904 and is assistant cashier and a member of the board of directors. He is also one of the four general managers of the bank, which is a steadily growing institution. His wife owns a farm of one hundred acres in South Palmyra township.
On the 25th of August, 1881, Mr. Fanning was married to Miss Amelia F. Ross, a daughter of Erastus H. and Elizabeth L. (Pocklington) Ross. To this union three children have been born, one of whom died in infancy, the others being: Earl P., who married Miss Flora C. Steinmeyer and has one child, Dorothy Elizabeth; and Lolah F., who is at home. Mrs. Fanning is a native of Macoupin county. Her parents were born in England and were early settlers of this county, locating in South Palmyra township, where they spent the remainder of their lives. In their family were five children, Mary Jane, Martha, Amelia, Thomas P. and Leonard. The grandfather of Mrs. Fanning on the paternal side was Thomas Ross and there were six children in his family, Erastus H., Jane, William, Joseph, Sarah and Mary.
Mr. and Mrs. Fanning are both earnest members of the Methodist Episcopal church. He belongs to Orient Lodge, o. 95, K.P., his son Earl P. now serving as chancellor commander of this organization. Politically Mr. Fanning gives his support to the democratic party. He served three terms as supervisor for South Palmyra township and one term as member of the school board in Carlinville. He has the much desired faculty of making and retaining friends and never hesitates to lend his assistance to any cause that gives evidence of promoting the welfare of the community. The enviable reputation which he has gained throughout Macoupin county is convincing evidence of his business integrity and personal worth.


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Discussion in 'Amels Yacht' started by christo303, Jan 29, 2004.
1986 saw the launch of another Bannenberg designed yacht : the 180'33 LADY GHISLAINE.
Lady Mona K
She was originally designed for a brother of the Saudi arms dealer Adnan Kashoggi but eventually when that project did not go ahead, her first owner, the late media mogul Robert Maxwell stepped in and he was her owner untill his death near the Canary Islands in November 1991.
Lady Mona K
After the death of Maxwell and the collapse of his financial empire, the yacht was impounded and placed on the market through order of the receivers... She was snapped up by her present owner was renamed her Lady Mona K and who also ha her refitted at Amels : a new stern was added. In this photo you can see the already refitted Lady Mona K next to Kingdom at La Napoule near Cannes in 1997.
Lady Mona K
Lady Mona K one evening in september arriving at Cannes
Lady Mona K
I saw lady mona k last week in Turkey, in Bodrum
Hi Gidro!
Welcome aboard! Thanks for sharing the pic of Lady Mona K! So..... where's the interior pics?
Lady Mona K
I see Lady Mona K last week in Corfu and later Arillas (little city in north Corfu).
Who is this yachts current owner?
Hi PapPa!
Welcome to YachtForums, I am sure you will find a lot of information on yachts here, but not on owners as we usually don´t reveal names if they are not very associated with the yacht already.
But last time I was in the same port as Lady Mona K, there was a very nice family that owned her.


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3:06 am
January 10, 2011
I've been doing a lot of surveys online (I have always enjoyed surveys of all kinds) and several lately have covered the topic of mental illness. One thing that has struck me is how many ask questions about would you want someone living next door to you or dating your daughter who has undergone therapy or counseling. It has me wondering. Have we advanced any, or do most of us still want to help, as long as whoever doesn't work with us, etc.
6:28 am
January 10, 2011
As a person that does have a mental illness, I'm not afraid of being a sounding board to people that have it. There are a few that I am a bit terrified of, but in general, I can relate to those that have it. Unfortunately, there are many people that understand it. I have bipolar and get depressed a lot. It is frustrating when somebody tells you, "Cheer up" or "Just get over it." I mean, if we could choose to be happy, I think we would. Why would anyone choose to be depressed?
Anyway, getting a bit off-topic. I'm not really afraid of talking to anyone with problems such as these. In fact, I've thought about becoming somewhat of a mentor--not sure if that's the right word--to those that have mental illnesses.
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January 10, 2011
I don't think the world has come as far as everyone thinks when it comes to mental health. Even with all of the celebrities that have come forward and the commercials about depression and other issues people still have a general opinion that they seem to look down on people that have gone to counseling or have mental health issues. I think we are heading in the right direction but we have a long way to go.
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ARCAPTA NEOHALER- indacaterol maleate capsule
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Medication Guide
ARCAPTATM (ar-CAP-ta) NEOHALERTM
(indacaterol inhalation powder)
|Important: Do not swallow ARCAPTA capsules. ARCAPTA capsules are used only with the NEOHALER inhaler that comes with ARCAPTA NEOHALER. Never place a capsule in the mouthpiece of the NEOHALER inhaler.
Read the Medication Guide that comes with ARCAPTA NEOHALER before you start using it and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This Medication Guide does not take the place of talking to your health care provider about your medical condition or treatment.
What is the most important information I should know about ARCAPTA NEOHALER?
ARCAPTA NEOHALER has been approved for COPD only. Therefore, ARCAPTA NEOHALER is NOT to be used in asthma.
ARCAPTA NEOHALER can cause serious side effects, including:
What is ARCAPTA NEOHALER?
ARCAPTA NEOHALER is used long term, 1 time each day, in controlling symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adults with COPD.
LABA medicines such as ARCAPTA NEOHALER help the muscles around the airways in your lungs stay relaxed to prevent symptoms, such as wheezing, cough, chest tightness and shortness of breath.
ARCAPTA NEOHALER is not for use to treat sudden symptoms of COPD. Always have a short-acting beta2-agonist medicine with you to treat sudden symptoms. If you do not have an inhaled, short-acting bronchodilator, contact your healthcare provider to have one prescribed for you.
It is not known if ARCAPTA NEOHALER is safe and effective in people with asthma.
ARCAPTA NEOHALER should not be used in children. It is not known if ARCAPTA NEOHALER is safe and effective in children.
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Tell your healthcare provider about all of your health conditions, including if you:
ARCAPTA NEOHALER contains lactose (milk sugar) and a small amount of milk proteins. It is possible that allergic reactions may happen in patients who have a severe milk protein allergy.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. ARCAPTA NEOHALER and certain other medicines may interact with each other. This may cause serious side effects.
Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of your medicines with you to show your healthcare provider and pharmacist each time you get a new medicine.
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What are the possible side effects with ARCAPTA NEOHALER?
ARCAPTA NEOHALER can cause serious side effects, including:
Common side effects of ARCAPTA NEOHALER include:
Tell your healthcare provider about any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
These are not all the side effects with ARCAPTA NEOHALER. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for more information.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
How should I store ARCAPTA NEOHALER?
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Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. Do not use ARCAPTA NEOHALER for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give ARCAPTA NEOHALER to other people, even if they have the same condition. It may harm them.
This Medication Guide summarizes the most important information about ARCAPTA NEOHALER. If you would like more information, talk with your healthcare provider. You can ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for information about ARCAPTA NEOHALER that was written for healthcare professionals.
For more information, go to www.arcapta.com or call 1-888-669-6682.
Active ingredient: indacaterol
Inactive ingredients: lactose monohydrate (contains trace levels of milk protein)
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Neutrogena Build-a-Tan Gradual Sunless Lotion Reviews
OrangeFirst of all, it takes forever for the color to build, and when it finally does it turns you orange. It sucks really. Dont buy — 5 years, 4 months agobrycemonroe | 5 reviews
Never buying againI used this maybe twice and barely used any ... It turned me the orangest color of orange you could find — 5 years, 7 months agomakeupqueen1221 | 5 reviews
I don't know if its a gradual tannerIf you read on the back your tan starts develop in two to four hours, so it's not like other gradual self tanners that take days to see results! It says it dries in 5 minutes but I finds its tacky until dry and I love that! I don't have to set the timer! ! It smells lovely citrus, girly, clean!!! I put this on around 11 this morning and my husband came at 3 and noticed I had a little tan!!!! I'm v...read moreery fair and just want a little color so my in laws and step daughters will stop saying I need a tan, or you look so depressed!! One application of this last about a week for me!! I got a pretty deep color!!! Like 3 shades darker than before I put it on and no orange! I am sensitive to dihydroxyacetone which makes every self tanner a self tanner, so I try to make sure I put lotion were I'm supper sensitive but I still get an even streak free tan!! — 5 years, 7 months agojessie2010 | 28 reviews
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made me tanI did look tanner after application, but once i showered it would fade and rub off and i would have to apply again. One application is a bit darker than expected, not so gradual i guess. I gave this product a chance using more than half the bottle on my legs. But i hated knowing and smelling that it was on my skin. It made me feel so self conscious. — 5 years, 8 months agoMinibear | 22 reviews
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Orange anyone?This is the worst self tanner i have ever used and with my search to get rid of my pale sun tan resistant skin i have tried many! This is orange and unfortunately stays on far to well. — 5 years, 10 months agocoppercurls | 2 reviews
OK.This stuff does work, but it smells awful (like most tanning lotions I suppose). It also does streak, so you have to be very careful when applying. I can only use it 2-3 days in a row before I start to look orange. All in all, I will not be repurchasing. Jergins gradual tan works betters in my opinion. — 6 years, 2 months agoJYoung1272 | 72 reviews
Pretty goodThis give a good gradual tan pretty quickly. It does have a bit of a stinky chemical-y smell, but it's barable. — 6 years, 3 months agovmporciello09 | 118 reviews
Neutrogena Build-a-Tan Gradual Sunless Tanning LotionI love this product and have used it for 2 years. Using it every other day after showering produces a natural looking tan. I only use it on my legs and apply only a one pump portion per leg. My goal is not a deep tan; just a healthy look ... I have very fair skin. It has a neutral scent ... I am allergic to most product scents, but rarely with Neutrogena. I was shocked to see this on the Worst List. Maybe people are using too much. — 6 years, 4 months agoesperanza121 | 1 reviews
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There are better tanners out thereNot a fan of this, I have very light skin and I don't burn nor is it sensitive but I had to coat my body with this stuff for 3 days until I saw color and if I kept it up everyday the color did look really good but it doesn't last, maybe 2 or 3 days max. So much energy and time to apply and it barely lasts, will never buy again. — 6 years, 5 months agoJ_Mullins | 24 reviews
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Amazing.I read some of these reviews before i bought it, and i must say most of them are WRONG ! I was really scared because most of them are negative, but i have had pale skin ALL my life. My mom would call me pastey... So I tried it anyway. And I look naturally tan , not orange. And the lotion doesn't stink! It actually makes my skin softer in the process. You just have to make sure you rub it in evenl...read morey, and put your normal lotion on your knees, elbows, ankles, fingers, feet, and toes before you do it! :) — 6 years, 6 months agopaisleigh_bonitaa_boothe | 1 reviews
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text: The Sundance Award-winning comedy Afternoon Delight tells the darkly funny tale of Rachel, a stay-at-home mom who becomes inexplicably obsessed with saving a stripper named McKenna. It's nine a.m. You've just dropped your kid off at school. Pick-up is at four. No one knows where you are, and no one needs you. So what now? Rachel (Kathryn Hahn, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgandy) is a quick-witted and lovable, yet tightly coiled, thirty-something steeped in the creative class of Los Angeles's bohemian, affluent Silver Lake neighborhood. Everything looks just right: chic modernist home, successful husband, adorable child and hipster wardrobe. But when she visits a strip club to spice up her marriage and gets a private dance from McKenna (Juno Temple, Killer Joe), something cracks open. Rachel returns to the scene of the dance to get to know McKenna, and soon after, adopts her as a live-in nanny, much to the shock and dismay of her family. This bold move eventually unleashes unimagined and colorfully chaotic waves of change into Rachel's life, marriage and community. The debut feature from writer/director Jill Soloway (a producer on HBO's Six Feet Under), Afternoon Delight also stars Josh Radnor, Jane Lynch and Michaela Watkins. (Dir. by Jill Soloway, 2013, USA, 95 mins., Rated R, Film Arcade) Digital


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What's New In Breast Cancer Treatments?
One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Advances in the treatment of breast cancer offer women improved outcomes, with survival rates as high as 98%. Join us for a discussion that includes information on genetics and breast cancer, as well as advances in treatment.
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The Hunton & Williams Privacy and Information Security Law Blog reports on the release of a book containing Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department anti-terrorism documents leaked on the Internet in October. The 469-page book contains the unedited personal information of foreign residents being monitored by Japanese authorities, the report states, and also includes names of police officers involved in the cases as well as individuals who are cooperating with police investigations. A court has halted sales of the book after several affected individuals demanded legal action to prevent further damage.
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The Birth Police—Rights of Pregnant Women and Their Families
In the current wave of state legislature proposals, the threat to a woman's reproductive rights goes far beyond whether or not she can choose abortion, as the founder of Trust Women PAC explains.
When we think of reproductive health and rights, we think of protestors, Roe v. Wade, the struggle for equality, difficult choices, bullets, bombs, bloodshed and abortion. For more than 35 years, the fight for a woman's right to control reproduction has centered on the singular event of abortion. But the realm of reproductive rights is much more than abortion, political talking points and sensationalized headlines. It is about the worth of a woman and the continuum of individual fertility and all aspects of pregnancy.
A case in point is the sheer volume of bills proposed across the country to police women's pregnancies—more than 300 bills to restrict the decision making of pregnant women. Some of these bills have passed and will be signed into law.
In discussing legislating reproductive rights—whether contraception, birthing rights or abortion—the central question should be this: Does the proposal honor the ability and right of a woman to make her own decision? Unfortunately, far too many pieces of proposed legislation and established laws do not; it's too often not even a part of our dialogue.
In many states, women can be arrested while in labor and forced into a c-section if a doctor believes she needs one. A woman can be denied the morning after pill or life saving coagulants if a pharmacist has a moral objection to her need for them. Proposed legislation in several states have attempted to grant personhood to human eggs, allow for the murder of abortion providers as "justifiable homicide" and even scrutinize the circumstances of each and every miscarriage, making grieving women the subject of criminal investigations.
The universal theme here is clear; there is no trust in women's decision-making ability. The worth of a woman seems to disappear the second she becomes, or, even could potentially become, pregnant. We need to closely examine what it truly means to be "pro-life."
Being "pro-life" should mean respecting and supporting the choices of living human beings, understanding that free will is essential to life. It means recognizing that women are able to make and understand complex decisions and that every child born should be wanted and loved. It means that mothers should be able to labor and deliver in a manner of their own choosing without fear of prosecution or incarceration. To be "pro-choice" is to be "pro-life" in the truest sense of the word because it means trusting in women and families.
No woman gets pregnant for the purpose of obtaining an abortion. No one who believes in choice wants to force a woman to seek an abortion. And yet, once she has made that decision, there are brave men and women across the country who are not only willing to help her and her family, they are committed to helping and trusting these women—even if it means risking their lives.
Since 1993, eight abortion providers and staff members have been murdered. There have been 17 attempted murders, 153 assaults and three kidnappings, 41 bombings, 173 arsons, 91 attempted bombings and countless threats and incidents of vandalism and trespassing. Abortion isn't black or white. There are shades of gray. And it is in those shades of gray that people are living their lives, making the most difficult and sometimes heartbreaking decisions. The missing element oftentimes is trust. Do we trust that a family will do what is best for them in their own situation?
What we don't often realize is the impact that so-called "abortion" laws have on women and families who are simply trying to make the best decisions possible about each and every pregnancy. Across the country, women are being charged with murder after losing a child due to fetal demise or still birth, adding gross insult to the deepest of injuries. In Oklahoma, for example, Theresa Hernandez spent five years in jail for having a still birth. And in Maryland, although the charges were later dropped, Christy Lynn Freeman was held without bail after the still birth of her child. It is shocking to find out how many women trying to have a natural, unassisted birth, such as Laura Pemberton in Florida, have been required to deliver their babies via forced c-section under threat of prosecution or removal of their children by the state. This is happening in America. If you think that so called "abortion" laws don't affect you, I'm betting none of the pregnant women arrested who were carrying their babies to term thought they would either.
The question that we have to answer collectively as a society is whether or not women are capable of making decisions about their pregnancies, free from retribution by federal and state governments. Think about who can be trusted. Can you be trusted with these decisions? Can your sister? Your daughter? Your wife? Your mother?
As for myself, I'll put my trust in women—the givers of life.
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2011 ACM Awards Winners and Show Highlights
Miranda Lambert is once again the belle of the ball. The Texas songbird led the 46th Annual Academy Awards winners with three trophies: Top Female Vocalist, Single of the Year and Video of the Year for her huge hit, 'The House That Built Me.' The songwriters behind the tune, Tom Douglas and Allen Shamblin, also won for Song of the Year.
"I feel so blessed and so humbled," said Miranda, fighting back tears upon accepting her Vocalist honors. "I thank God for giving me the blessing of living my dream. I love country music fans!"
Taylor Swift is the new ACM Entertainer of the Year, taking home the night's top honors with a tearful tribute to those who voted for her. "This is the first time I've ever won this, and I'm losing my mind!" she said upon accepting her trophy. "The fact that this was from the fans is so beautiful. You are the best thing that has ever happened to me."
For the first time in ACM history, live performances came from two different stages: the MGM Grand arena and Mandalay Bay, where Sugarland hosted the first-ever ACM Fan Jam. It was a night of a lot of brand-new music, kicking off with Brad Paisley singing his latest, 'Old Alabama,' accompanied by the legendary Alabama. Toby Keith followed suit with his brand-new single, 'Somewhere Else.' Carrie Underwood was next rocking something else new — pink streaks in her long blond hair — to sing 'Undo It,' with the audience going crazy as Aerosmith frontman and 'American Idol' judge Steven Tyler appeared during the second verse to join the 'Idol' winner on her hit, followed by the two belting Aerosmith's classic 'Walk This Way.'
Sugarland's spine-tingling performance of 'Tonight' kicked off the simultaneous broadcast at the Mandalay Bay, followed by Dierks Bentley singing his brand-new 'Am I the Only One' while doing a simultaneous workout, running up the stadium stairs to high-five fans in the nose-bleeds.
Keith Urban brought it back to the ACM stage with his romantic 'Without You,' followed by a trip back to Mandalay Bay to Top New Solo Vocalist winner Eric Church for the rockin' 'Smoke a Little Smoke.'
The night's first award didn't come until 53 minutes into the show when Song of the Year honors went to 'The House That Built Me.' Taylor Swift followed, playing banjo for the live debut of her song, 'Mean.' Then it was back to Mandalay Bay for Top New Vocal Duo or Group winners the Band Perry singing the poignant song that launched them to country stardom, 'If I Die Young.' They added Top New Artist winners to their resume directly after the performance, winning the first fan-voted award of the night.
Single Record of the Year honors were next, going to — no surprise — frontrunner Miranda Lambert for 'The House That Built Me.' Her fiance Blake Shelton followed with his new song, 'Honey Bee.'
Lady Antebellum, who swept the Grammy Awards with their hit 'Need You Now,' take home ACM Album of the Year honors for the CD of the same name. "Thank you, Miranda Lambert, for winning this last year and not being in the category this year!" Lady A's Charles Kelley joked upon accepting the trophy.
Sara Evans' triumphant return to the ACM stage with her new single, 'A Little Bit Stronger,' was met with a standing ovation, as were Top Vocal Group winners Lady A, who took the stage for their second win of the night to thank friends, family, colleagues and all the artists who had them as opening acts on the road.
Miranda was next with 'Heart Like Mine,' followed by Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles and Rihanna's powerhouse vocals combining on the R&B/pop star's 'California King Bed.'
Ronnie Dunn made his awards show debut as a solo act with his new single, 'Bleed Red.' Then it was back to the Mandalay Bay for Sugarland to accept Vocal Duo of the Year honors for the fourth year in a row.
Martina McBride's brand-new 'Teenage Daughters' was next, with the gorgeous mom of three singing in front of projected photos of moms and daughters.
Dad of two sons Brad Paisley is the ACM Top Male Vocalist for the third year in a row. "I'm so grateful to the fans of country music who gave me the chance to do this for a living," he said from the stage. "I don't know who got paid … I'm just kidding, it's all very fair!"
One of the most touching moments of the night came next, with Darius Rucker performing 'Music From the Heart,' a song co-written by Chris Young, Brett James and 25 developmentally disabled young adults at the ACM Lifting Lives Music Camp last summer — all of whom joined Darius for the performance, receiving wild cheers from the standing audience.
Reba McEntire hosted the ACMs for the 13th year, with Blake Shelton as her co-host for his very first awards hosting gig. The two provided lots of laughs throughout the three hour broadcast, poking fun of celebrities and one another. Check out some of their best jokes here.
• Jason Aldean
• Toby Keith
• Miranda Lambert
• Brad Paisley
• Taylor Swift – WINNER
• Keith Urban
• Jason Aldean
• Brad Paisley – WINNER
• Blake Shelton
• George Strait
• Keith Urban
• Miranda Lambert – WINNER
• Reba McEntire
• Taylor Swift
• Carrie Underwood
• Lee Ann Womack
• The JaneDear girls
• Joey + Rory
• Montgomery Gentry
• Steel Magnolia
• Sugarland – WINNER
• Lady Antebellum – WINNER
• Little Big Town
• Randy Rogers Band
• The Band Perry
• Zac Brown Band
• Eric Church – WINNER
• Easton Corbin
• Randy Houser
TOP NEW VOCAL DUO or GROUP OF THE YEAR
• the JaneDear girls
• Steel Magnolia
• The Band Perry – WINNER
• The Band Perry – WINNER
• Eric Church
ALBUM OF THE YEAR [Award to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company]
• 'Hemingway's Whiskey' – Kenny Chesney (BNA)
Produced by: Buddy Cannon, Kenny Chesney
• 'Need You Now' – Lady Antebellum (Capitol Records Nashville) — WINNER
Produced by: Lady Antebellum, Paul Worley
• 'The Guitar Song' – Jamey Johnson (Mercury)
Produced by: Arlis Albritton, Dave Cobb, The Kent Hardly Playboys
• 'Speak Now' – Taylor Swift (Big Machine Records)
Produced by: Nathan Chapman, Taylor Swift
• 'Up on the Ridge' – Dierks Bentley (Capitol Records Nashville)
Produced by: Jon Randall Stewart
• 'You Get What You Give' – Zac Brown Band (Southern Ground / Roar / Bigger Picture / Atlantic)
Produced by: Zac Brown, Keith Stegall
SINGLE RECORD OF THE YEAR [Award to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company]
• 'A Little More Country Than That' – Easton Corbin (Mercury)
Produced by: Carson Chamberlain
• 'As She's Walking Away' – Zac Brown Band Featuring Alan Jackson (Southern Ground / Roar / Bigger Picture / Atlantic)
Produced by: Zac Brown, Keith Stegall
• 'If I Die Young' – The Band Perry (Republic Nashville)
Produced by: Paul Worley
• 'Love Like Crazy' – Lee Brice (Curb Records)
Produced by: Lee Brice, Doug Johnson
• 'The Boys of Fall' – Kenny Chesney (BNA)
Produced by: Buddy Cannon, Kenny Chesney
• 'The House That Built Me' – Miranda Lambert (Columbia Nashville) – WINNER
Produced by: Frank Liddell, Mike Wrucke
SONG OF THE YEAR [Award to Composer(s)/Publisher(s)/Artist(s)]
• 'A Little More Country Than That' – Easton Corbin
Composers: Rory Lee Feek, Don Poythress, Wynn Varble
Publishers: A Sling And A Prayer Music (ASCAP), Chrysalis One Music (ASCAP), Don Poythress Songs (ASCAP), Precious Flour Music (BMI), Universal Music-MGB Songs (ASCAP), Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI)
• 'As She's Walking Away' – Zac Brown Band Featuring Alan Jackson
Composers: Zac Brown, Wyatt Durrette
Publishers: Angelika Music (BMI), Weimerhound Publishing (BMI)
• 'If I Die Young' – The Band Perry
Composer: Kimberly Perry
Publishers: Pearlfeather Publishing (BMI), Rio Bravo Music, Inc. (BMI)
• 'Love Like Crazy' – Lee Brice
Composers: Tim James, Doug Johnson
Publishers: Mike Curb Music (BMI), Sweet Radical Music (BMI), T-Bird's Music (BMI), Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI)
• 'The House That Built Me' – Miranda Lambert – WINNER
Composers: Tom Douglas, Allen Shamblin
Publishers: Built On Rock (ASCAP), Sony/ATV Tree Publishing (BMI), Tomdouglasmusic (BMI)
VIDEO OF THE YEAR [Award to Producer(s)/Director(s)/Artist(s)] *(Off Camera Award)
• 'Hillbilly Bone' – Blake Shelton Featuring Trace Adkins
Producer: Randy Brewer
Director: Roman White
• 'Only Prettier' – Miranda Lambert
Producer: Trent Hardville
Director: Trey Fanjoy
• 'Stuck Like Glue' – Sugarland
Producer: Tony McGarry
Director: Declan Whitebloom
• 'The Boys of Fall' – Kenny Chesney
Producer: Don Lepore
Director: Shaun Silva
• 'The House That Built Me' – Miranda Lambert – WINNER
Producer: Trent Hardville
Director: Trey Fanjoy
VOCAL EVENT OF THE YEAR [Award to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company] (Off Camera Award)
• 'As She's Walking Away' – Zac Brown Band Featuring Alan Jackson (Southern Ground / Roar / Bigger Picture / Atlantic) – WINNER
Produced by: Zac Brown, Keith Stegall
• 'Blue Sky' – Emily West Featuring Keith Urban (Capitol Records Nashville)
Produced by: Mark Bright
• 'Coal Miner's Daughter' – Loretta Lynn, Sheryl Crow and Miranda Lambert (Columbia Nashville)
Produced by: John Carter Cash, Patsy Lynn Russell
• 'Cold Beer' – Colt Ford Featuring Jamey Johnson (Average Joes)
Produced by: Shannon Houchins, Adrian Young
• 'Good to Be Me' – Uncle Kracker Featuring Kid Rock (Top Dog/ Atlantic / Bigger Picture)
Produced by: Kid Rock


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Providing High-Quality Services to Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) Under Managed Care
Structuring Contracts
Ensuring High-Quality Care for Children with Special Health Care
Elizabeth Wehr, J.D., Research Scientists, Center for Health Policy Research, The
George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
The quality of care provided to CSHCN under any type of managed care arrangement will
ultimately depend on the State's ability to enforce its policies through contracts with managed
care plans.
Elizabeth Wehr, J.D., a Research Scientist for the Center for Health Policy Research
at The George Washington University Medical Center, discussed her recent national research on
State Medicaid managed care contracts.
The purposes of the study were to establish a baseline to
understand what services States are asking Medicaid managed care plans to provide and to create
a resource for States on the contracting activities of other States. She said that the study found
that there are several general contracting principles that States need to remember, which are to:
In addition, Ms. Wehr described the major domains of Medicaid managed care contracts as
benefit coverage, the service system and plan practices, the plans' relationship to the larger
health care system, and the business relationship with plans. She also provided examples of
specific Medicaid managed care contract language to show how this language must be carefully
written to ensure that high-quality care is provided by the plans.
Wehr E. Medicaid Contracting for Managed Care Services for Children with Special Health Care Needs. Center for Health Policy Research. The George Washington University Medical Center:1-7.
Rosenbaum S. "A Look Inside Medicaid Managed Care." Health Affairs July/Aug. 1997;16(4):266-71.
Wehr, Elizabeth. Major Domains of Medicaid Managed Care Contracts. Center for Health Policy Research. The George Washington University Medical Center.
Under contract to the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research, Health Systems Research, Inc., assisted in planning and conducting this workshop.
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Yes! We've reached the big finale! Now, if you're expecting variety, I'm sorry to say you won't find that in this entry . But remember, a number of these themes are found in several different Zelda games, so this top five really isn't as one-dimensional as it might seem.
This is just such a peaceful theme. I love every version of it, but the OoT version stands as my favorite (but I must say, the SS version isn't far behind), partly because I've heard it the most. It's really just beautiful music; I don't know what else to say about it. Hopefully nothing more needs to be said, though.
As you can probably already tell, atmosphere is a big thing for me when it comes to dungeon music, and the Spirit Temple theme has that in spades. I feel like I'm in a completely different world when I play through this dungeon. It feels mysterious, it feels ancient. And I always get a little sad going through the Spirit Temple because I know my adventure is almost over, and that sadness is reflected in the music. It just works extraordinarily well for this dungeon.
This is really just a classic. There are many iterations of the Song of Time, but none have the same impact that this theme has. The Temple of Time is one of my favorite places in this entire game; when I walk in, I really feel like I'm on sacred ground. The place feels important, as it should, since several key moments of the game take place here. And walking through the Door of Time, when you first lay eyes on the Master Sword with that ray of light shining down on it... such a beautiful sight.
Again, though there are many iterations of Zelda's Lullaby, this one always stands out to me above all the others. The ocarina and the harp just sound so perfect together. You get a hint of the royalty and elegance that define Zelda, but there's also a simplicity to this theme. The mood is understated, but it comes across so clearly. I just love everything about this theme.
I know this isn't the most common choice for a favorite Zelda song, and I've probably caught a few of you off guard. But the Forest Temple is my favorite dungeon not just in Ocarina of Time, but in any Zelda game. I love the feel, the atmosphere, the mood. This theme is mysterious, ambient, and the perfect match for the dungeon itself. It's hard to describe exactly what it is about the Forest Temple that I love so much; it's just a place that has always fascinated me. I savor it every time I play through the game, and sometimes I'll just go visit the Forest Temple and take in this beautifully cryptic music. I don't know that any other piece of video game music has ever captured my imagination the way this theme has.
Well, that's a wrap! I hope you enjoyed these themes, just like I hope you've enjoyed the list as a whole! A big thanks to all of you who have been following the list from the start and commenting on each entry. I really enjoyed reading your thoughts. I've got one more Zelda blog planned -- which I'll try to do tomorrow -- and then I swear I'll back off the subject for a while.


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Silver and Squadron shoot for revamp of Gulick Park
Taking advantage of the unseasonably warm weather Friday morning, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and state Senator Daniel Squadron shot some hoops on the Lower East Side while announcing their hopes to redo a rundown park.
Luther Gulick Park, in the shadow of the Williamsburg Bridge just east of Pitt St., includes a well-used playground, basketball and handball courts that need repairs and a barren sitting area with cracked paving and little greenery. Local residents say the park could use $6 million of work, including new bathrooms, lighting on the courts, new sidewalks and storm sewers and an overhaul of the sitting area. The first phase, which would just cover the sitting area, would cost $2 million.
So far, the project has $360,000 in the bank from former Councilmember Alan Gerson, a commitment that his successor, Margaret Chin, said she would keep. On Friday, Squadron announced that the state Senate would contribute another $100,000, and Silver and other officials hope to add some money as well — but it will be at least a year before the project gathers enough funding to start work, said Namshik Yoon, Parks Department chief of operations.
Still, the mood was light Friday morning as Silver and Squadron walked around the park with Yoon and local residents. The visit brought back memories for Silver, who grew up nearby and said he spent lots of time at Gulick Park as a child. Tilting back his head, he indicated a barely visible scar just beneath his chin, which he said came from a boy on a swing kicking him many years ago, a blow that required several stitches.
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Alireza Nader is a senior policy analyst at the RAND Corporation and the lead co-author of Coping with a Nuclearizing Iran. Prior to joining RAND, he served as a research analyst at the Center for Naval Analyses, where he conducted extensive research on Iran's internal political dynamics and its foreign policy. Below is a brief Q&A with Alireza on Iran's role in stabilizing Afghanistan.
Q: Recently there has been a lot of international media attention on Iran, but more specifically in the context of a potentially nuclear Iran. Yet Iran is also a key actor in the quest for peace in Afghanistan. How does Iran view Afghanistan?
Alireza Nader (AN): Iran arguably is one of the most influential regional actors, along with Pakistan. It is also primarily concerned with the U.S. presence in the region. And given the state of tensions between the United States and Iran, Iran fears that Afghanistan could be used as a base for attacks against its territory, such as in [Sistan-e-Baluchistan], Iran's East.
So Iran doesn't necessarily want an unstable Afghanistan, but rather, it is doing things to destabilize the country and undermine the U.S. troop presence there.
Q: You have mentioned that Iran is engaging in a 'balancing act' in Afghanistan. In other words, in the region it does things that are indirectly in the interests of the United States, and at times it does things that are destabilizing. Can you provide examples of some of these activities?
AN: Iran was instrumental in helping the United States establish the Karzai government in 2002. It has also spent hundreds of millions of dollars on reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan. At the same time, Iran has provided measured support to Afghan insurgents, including the Taliban, who are fighting coalition forces.
While Iran has played a positive role in stabilizing Afghanistan at times, its rivalry with the United States has also led it to provide support to the Taliban, a group religiously, ideologically, and politically opposed to the Islamic Republic.
Q: So, if the United States were to leave the region, do you think that Iran would still maintain certain linkages to Afghan insurgent groups, like the Taliban?
AN: It's hard to tell. Iran might go back to its traditional policy of giving support to the Tajik and Hazara groups, if there is a situation of civil war in Afghanistan, and Pakistan shows support to the Taliban and the Pashtuns.
At the same time, Iranian policy is not that black and white, so it's difficult to say what policy Iran will choose in the future. In particular, Iran does have a stake in the future of Western Afghanistan; any developments in this part of Afghanistan, to an extent, will affect Iran too.
Q: There has been quite a bit of international attention on a the possibility for a nuclear Iran. As tensions increase between the United States and Iran over its nuclear program, how do you think this will affect the prospects for a stable Afghanistan?
AN: Sanctions seriously impede Iran's ability to stabilize Afghanistan. Iran is such a key player in the region. Obviously, the two countries have converging interests in Afghanistan, but because of the rut between the two countries, in some ways Afghanistan will continue to be a country subjected to Iranian manipulation.
Q: What do you think it will take for Iran to actually implement policies in the region, namely Afghanistan, that are in the interests of Afghanistan, and not just in its own strategic interests?
AN: Iran has always been the bigger country.Unfortunately in comparison to Iran, Afghanistan has a relatively weak government, which Iran has for the most part encouraged for reasons of self-interest and advantage.
If there is government transition in Afghanistan and a new government in Iran that is different in character from the current regime, Iran and Afghanistan will have better relations. Nevertheless, Iran will continue to have the relative advantage with far greater economic resources and a bigger military, so in the future it will most likely be the major power in the region and in Afghanistan, and it will have to plan for that.
* Due to the inaudibility of specific segments of the interview, Alireza Nader's responses have been abridged. For more in-depth insights on the role of Iran in Afghanistan's peace process, click here to see Alireza's remarks at a recent panel held at the United States Institute of Peace.


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7 Movie Scenes To Reenact
4- Unfaithful
The scene: This movie has several incredibly hot sex scenes, but two really stand out from the rest. One of which being the first time Diane Lane's character cheats on her husband. Sensing that she is uneasy with what she is doing, Olivier Martinez's character encourages her to hit him at first, which only intensifies her raw emotions for him. He uses a similar approach later in the movie when he is taking her from behind in the hallway of his apartment, making her say exactly what she wants, "I want you to f**k me."
The reenactment: Take initiative similar to Martinez's character and encourage your girl to do some things she may not normally do, like slap you and beg for what she wants. Take her out of her comfort zone and into a new realm of erotica (in a safe, respectful way). If you don't, odds are somebody else like Martinez will.
5- Fatal Attraction
The scene: After a brief lunch date, Michael Douglas' character takes Glenn Close's character on the kitchen sink. What makes this so incredibly hot is Close turning the faucet on and splashing water on her lips and her erect nipples.
The reenactment: The next time you see your girl in the kitchen working on the dishes, take advantage of the opportunity by helping her out. "Accidentally" run your hands against hers in the sink, and start washing a plate together. Follow this up with kissing her lightly on the neck and whispering into her ear that you're going to take her right there, right now on the sink.
6- Swim Fan
The scene: Sure the plot behind the movie is a total rip off from Fatal Attraction, but does that make watching Erika Christensen taking it in a pool with a sexy pink bra on any less enjoyable? Nope.
The reenactment: Find a pool that you can have access to late at night. Under the stars and the moon, you have the perfect setting to turn a playful dip in the pool into a real wet night. Just be careful to watch that pool temperature, boys. The last thing you want is a George Costanza "shrinkage" incident.
7- Desperado
The scene: Set in Mexico, Antonio Banderas puts down his guitar just long enough to make sweet music with hottie Salma Hayek. He really turns up the Latino heat when he takes the spurs from his boots and lightly runs them across the small of Hayek's back.
The reenactment: Find small things that you can use as props. Something as simple as rubbing a flower against her body can trigger all kinds of sensations for her.
lights, camera, action...
Watching sexually charged big-screen movies are like enjoying a few moments of soft porn with your girl, without any of the guilt she would normally throw your way for such viewing habits. So grab some popcorn and take advantage of this little loophole. Hopefully, you'll be able to replicate a few of these scenes with your lady as they happen on screen.


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FONTANA >> A 21-year-old Victorville man died in a car crash early Sunday.
The man was driving a 2007 Toyota Prius north on Sierra Avenue at 4:02 a.m. when he veered off the road north of Summit Avenue, drove over a dirt embankment and then slammed into a power pole, police said.
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Gamespot reports that work is at an early stage, with a rep confirming that the firm is currently "looking at several designs".
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TAMPA — Greg Windham tossed two touchdowns and ran for one to pace host King to victory. Windham iced the game in the fourth quarter for King, capping a 10-play, 71-yard drive with a 1-yard touchdown run for the final score.
He led King on a four-play, 50-yard drive to open the game. After George Green carried for 34 yards on the first three plays, Windham hit wide receiver Reshard Brown on a 16-yard touchdown.
Middleton answered in the second quarter as quarterback Aaron Midthus found receiver Aydrick Brown for a 32-yard score, but King blocked the extra point.
After Windham's 42-yard touchdown to Chris Murray and a two-point conversion gave the Lions a 15-6 lead, an odd play brought Middleton back within 15-12. Aydrick Brown fumbled after a 17-yard carry, but teammate Richard Benjamin recovered the ball and ran in 40 yards for the touchdown.
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Following my intuition has always served me well, and the investigation I have been doing into the death of Michael Hastings, Rollingstone Reporter, is no exception.
Whereas, this latest article on his death mentions the FBI investigation with regard to Michael's article in the Rolling Stone "Americas Last Prisoner of War":
"..The documents reveal that, a year before Hasting's death, the FBI wanted to "memorialize the controversial reporting" in Hasting's June story about Private First Class Bowe Bergdahl, "America's Last Prisoner of War."" -- SCOTT KAUFMAN www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/09/10/fbi-document-show-it-decided-to-memorialize-the-late-michael-hastings-articles/
Why is Michael Hasting's article mentioned above not available for viewing?
See pic: just how "temporary" is this?
..."A redacted passage says Hastings' report reveals private email excerpts. According to Hastings' story, Bergdahl wrote the emails. The excerpts include comments about being "ashamed to even be an American," and the threat that "if this deployment is lame, I'm just going to walk off into the mountains of Pakistan."--Jason Leopold, Al Jazeera article: america.aljazeera.com/articles/2013/9/9/fbi-releases-redacteddocumentonmichaelhastings.html
I am currently reading Michael Hastings' book "The Operators".. highly recommended for an inside look at Afghanistan on the ground and inner workings of being embedded with a top general in a controversial war/country "rebuild" effort. The hypocrisy is rampant. He really gets into the madness of a war effort that extends from Afghanistan, to Iraq and now on the road to Damascus... next stop Iran... the debacle that is the American/UK/Israeli effort to rebuild the world in their image.
Whereas, there is no doubt that the Hastings article on the capture/prisoner of war, [June 7, 2012 — "America's Last Prisoner of War" — about 27-year-old U.S. soldier Bowe Bergdahl's deployment to the war in Afghanistan and his capture by the Taliban in June 2009. Bergdahl is believed to still be in the custody of the Taliban.] -- coming hard on the heels of the Bradley Manning trial and recent flood of soldiers rebelling against further deployment to the Middle East:
...as well as the statements via email from soldier, Bergdahl, will have added more fuel to the fires of revolution.
However, after some research I believe the real reason Hastings was killed was because he may have found out information either from McChrystal or someone close to him regarding the Black Projects that McChrystal was involved in prior to his assignment to Afghanistan.
I am looking for anyone who knew Hastings and can tell me what he might have found out. There is a reason why someone like me (as a "fringe" journalist) gets away with posting the truth about the Above Black World, whereas someone like Hastings is much more threatening to the cabal.
I encourage everyone not to stop investigating the real truth behind the whistleblowers (both above top secret and below) who are being coerced (like Greenwald and his partner) and/or dying untimely deaths. An investigative journalist who tells the truth about what is really going on in the Matrix is by definition a whistleblower.
As the truth behind the facade becomes revealed the mainstream press is going to have to sit up and take notice. As another one of their own (Rolling Stone Magazine journalist, Michael Hastings) falls on the sword of truth it behooves the people to take notice and not let Hastings die in vain.
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The NYPD released photos of two men accused of robbing a straphanger of an iPhone on Monday, July 9.
The incident occurred on a northbound Q train at the Kings Highway train station.
If you have information about the men in the photos, call 800-577-TIPS. You can also submit tips at www.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.
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Thread: Need middle name help!
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Need middle name help!
After going back and forth between a lot of different names my husband and I have narrowed our list down to 3 girl names: Elaina, Aria, & Emilia
Elaina has become our front runner by far, we love it and it honors my Grandmother, Elaine. We are a little worried about the increasing popularity of Aria. We are also worried that Emilia will get lost in a sea of Amelia's and people will see it as the same name as Amelia.
We have been trying to think of middle names to pair with out top 3 names but we are having a very hard time. Our last name is 3 syllables so we would like a middle that is 1 or 2 syllables. I would love to use a nature name or flower name for the middle but haven't really found anything that my husband and I both like. I also think something short, sweet & classic like Mae would work well in the middle.
Here is the short list of middles we have come up with:
-Madeleine (breaks the 1-2 syllable rule but it would honor my husbands grandmother)
-Nora ( too many "A's")?
Can you please help us brainstorm some more ideas??? Thank you!!!
June 18th, 2014 04:30 PM #3
Emilia Wren
Emilia Fleur
Emilia Posy / Posey
Emilia Violet
Emilia Iris
Emilia Primrose
Emilia Poppy
Emilia Calla
Emilia Orchid
Emilia Daisy
Emilia Margaret
Emilia Aven
Emilia Bluebell
Emilia Bryony
Emilia Caltha
Emilia Clover
Emilia Delphine
Emilia Flora
Emilia Anise
Emilia Robin
Emilia Aster
Emilia Aurora
Emilia Autumn
Emilia Birdie
Emilia Coral
Emilia Emerald
Emilia Fawn
Emilia Hazel
Emilia Jade
Emilia Maple
Emilia Ruby
Emilia Rue
Emilia Willow
I think most of these work quite well with Elaina, too even though I do prefer Emilia.
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Ottilie Rosa & Margo Lavinia
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I love the suggestion of Rue. This would work well with Elaina...
Elaina Rue
Elaina Bird
Elaina Brooke
Elaina Faith
Elaina Faye
Elaina Ivy
Elaina Jade
Elaina Jasmine
Elaina Holly
Elaina Laurel*
Elaina Lilou
Elaina Lou
Elaina Lux
Elaina Magnolia* (this may be too long but I love it with Elaina)
Elaina Primrose
Elaina Rae
Elaina Rose*
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Ok, This is where mass customization goes very wrong…..
MyTwinn offers a unique, and very wrong approach to dolls for children. Send them a picture of your child and they will make a doll that looks exactly like them.
So what happens when little princesses out of control brother attempts to destroy Mini Me in a voodoo ritual??
No fear, The My Twinn Doll Hospital staffs specially trained doll doctors will reattach the head for only $20, or treat Mini ME to a Doll Makeover Package that will freshen the overall appearance of your My Twinn doll. Wash & restyle hair, Re-paint lips, cheeks and freckles, Clean arms, legs, face & Replace eyelashes.
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37 yo mother of one met with Dr. Oscar Aguirre regarding labial changes making sitting and clothing uncomfortable, as well as for vaginal pain symptoms following the delivery of her child. During consultation with Dr. Aguirre, she describes vaginal pain during intercourse, as a tearing-type sensation with initial penetration as well as deeper penetration. She is also bothered by the aesthetic appearance of her vulva describing the labia as dark and large which pull inward during sex. Upon examination, Dr. Aguirre found bilateral redundant lateral prepuce, labia hypertrophy with hyperpigmentation and asymmetry, in addition to excess perineal skin. After patient consented to surgery, Dr. Aguirre performed in-office Labia Minora Reduction (Labiaplasty), Clitoral Hood Reduction with Pexy, Excision of Excess Perineal Skin, and Anal Tag Removal.


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Tablets on track to outpace PCs in the UAE by 2017
Dubai: The tablet computer market in the UAE is set to surpass the PC (portable and desktop) market in 2017 due to remarkable growth from the home segment and aided by steady expansion in the commercial segment as well.
In 2017, total tablet sales are expected to be 2.39 million as opposed to 2.32 million computers.
The tablet market will cross one million units this year to 1.27 million units compared to 619,770 units last year, registering a growth of 104.91 per cent.
"Education projects like Shaikh Mohammad's 'Smart learning' initiative in the UAE are expected to drive commercial tablet sales in the coming years. The hospitality, banking sector and the aviation sub-sector are expected to be other key industries," Fouad R. Charakla, research manager at IDC, told Gulf News.
In 2016, he said the tablet market will overtake the portable PC market.
Best-selling product
"The mass market is progressing towards low-cost tablets for mobile use of connected devices," said Yousuf Saidi, Group COO of Eurostar Group. He said the seven-inch tablet was the best-selling product in the last period and "we are continuously increasing our sales quarter-on-quarter in the region".
"We enjoy 30 per cent market share in the low-cost tablet segment apart from our high-end models. We will bring out innovative products with a stress on value for money, quality and features," Saidi said.
He added: "Global players will not be able to compete with us as we are close to our markets and customers, so we customise our products accordingly to enhance the customer experience with thematic concepts on our tablets".
According to Arif Khan, director at Simmtronics Semiconductors Ltd., tablet computer sales have been very good in the UAE. "We are vendors as well as manufacturers of our products. Majority of our competitors do not have their own plant. We make our own products and it is 100 per cent made in India."
He said that even though their products have the same look and features as those of bigger names, their products were more affordable.
"We are going up the ladder. We have sold 30,000 tablets only in the UAE in the first quarter and have crossed 40,000 units in the second quarter. Our target is to sell 150,000 tablets in the UAE alone," he said.
Fall in prices likely
Going forward, Khan said prices of low-cost tablets will fall by around $3-$4, but consumers are not bothered about this small fall in prices. They are looking for a "stable product."
Traditional PC vendors, although initially counting on the Windows 8 platform to grow their tablet market share, are now pushing their Android tablets alongside Windows at competitive prices in order to capture share in the tablet market.
The average selling price of a tablet is expected to fall to $346 (Dh1,270) this year compared to $477 last year.
"The strong growth of Android and Windows 8 tablets will inevitably have an impact on Apple's market share," said Charakla. He said Apple's iOS is expected to continue losing share, while the market share of Android-based tablets is expected to increase this year, largely due to a high number of tablet models priced $150 and below.


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Hi everyone, I want to start off by saying coming across this website has been a blessing! I've been nonstop reading other ladies' stories on their breast augmentation experience. It makes me excited but scared! A little bit about me, I'm 24 years old and will be 25 years old this coming summer. Small frame with some curves (except in the chest area) I have a super small wasit, 4"11 at 123 lbs... READ MORE
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Which size would be best for me? mod plus silicone 375/350cc or 400/375cc? (Photo)
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What is the minimum wage in Florida? • That question was put to the two millionaires running for governor on Monday night. • Republican Rick Scott and Democrat Alex Sink both guessed $7.55. • It's 30 cents less. • Surprised? • The thing is, you can't see minimum wage from a back seat on the interstate. • Minimum wage is drive-throughs, rooftops, off ramps, shadows. It is sweat and Lysol. It looks like weed-eaters and fry cooks. Like the slow dirge when the work vans have come and gone from the day-labor shops from Pinellas Point to Pasco, from Brandon to Brooksville. The lucky disappear, and the rest wait around parking lots until 8 or 9 or 10 sometimes, hoping in work boots, and then they head home. • To wives, children. To bills and needs. • They know what minimum wage is, to the penny.
He'll do anything, often gets nothing
Fidel Ybarra rises at 3. Shower, shave, eggs. This part of the morning is good. He is 50 and ready to work. He will sweep your floors, clean your bathrooms. He used to lay tile and hang drywall. He had a house. Savings lasted a year. He can't afford to drive his Toyota pickup, so he walks predawn to AWL on Channelside Drive or Ready Labor off Columbus in Tampa. But there are often too many men, and the vans come and go and the morning sours. He doesn't blame the politicians for not knowing about guys like him. "Because they don't work. Not like this," he says. "How would they know?"
A lifetime spent making the least
His first job was at Nathan's Famous on Coney Island, N.Y., around 1960. He was 17, fresh from Puerto Rico. He remembers he made the minimum. Fifty years later, Jesus Rodriguez is 68, and he sweeps floors and cleans stalls at Gaspar's Grotto in Tampa for $7.25 an hour. Fifty years, and still at the minimum. He sleeps in the Sunshine Hotel for $80 a week. He spends what's left on rice, beans and potatoes.
By the numbers
980,000: Number of Americans earning minimum wage
48,000: Number of Floridians
20: Percentage of Americans under 25 who are paid an hourly wage
50: Percentage of that group who earn the minimum wage or less (they may receive tips or commissions)
$15,080: Gross annual income of a person earning $7.25 an hour
$21,954: Federal poverty level for a family of four
$13,991: Federal poverty level for a couple
Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau
This article has been revised to reflect the following correction: 4.9 percent of Americans who earn the minimum wage are in Florida. A story Wednesday was wrong on this point.


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Pelican Rapids school bus accident investigation nears finish
Residents of Pelican Rapids say emotions are still frayed and hearts remain heavy as they wait to learn why a school bus returning from a trip to Chicago in April left the road and crashed, killing one student and injuring others.
"It's still very raw. There are certainly questions, but kind of a resolve: This is what we have to deal with," said the Rev. Roger Rotvold, pastor at Faith Lutheran Church.
Jessica Weishair, 16, who attended the church and was a band student at Pelican Rapids High School, died April 5 after the bus she was riding left Interstate 94 and tipped over near Albertville, Minn.
The Forum has made repeated attempts in recent weeks to obtain information about the cause of the crash from the Minnesota State Patrol, which is in charge of the investigation.
A State Patrol spokesman said Friday the investigation into the crash is expected to wrap up sometime next week, but no details could be released until a report is presented to the Wright County Attorney's Office.
Some crash probes can take up to six months to complete, according to Nathan Bowie, a spokesman for the State Patrol.
"That's just the nature of how it works, unfortunately," Bowie said. "When you have two fatal crashes and three injury crashes a week or so, it does build up," he said.
Nancy Huseby, a Pelican Rapids teacher, said feelings remain touchy in the community, but people generally have been understanding about the time the investigation is taking.
"I think people are being patient. I can't speak for everybody, of course," said Huseby.
The driver of the bus, Loren Ernst of Moorhead, was treated and released after the crash.
Reached outside his home Friday, Ernst declined comment.
"I got nothing to say," Ernst said.
Calls left for Jay Richards, co-owner of Richards Transportation, the Moorhead bus company Ernst was driving for at the time of the crash, were not returned Friday.
Whatever the outcome of the investigation, Rotvold said finding blame is not on people's minds as much as sadness.
"I think there's a lot of feeling for the bus driver about what he must be going through, whether he is at fault or not," said Rotvold, who added that events late in the school year kept memories of the crash fresh.
Weishair's sister, Brooke, graduated this spring during a ceremony that prompted many tears, Rotvold said.
At a band concert in May, a bouquet of flowers occupied Weishair's chair in the flute section and the performance was dedicated to her memory.
Students injured in the crash are recovering, Husbey said, though she added many in the community continue to nurse emotional wounds.
"I think for all of us, there are times when everything is fine and calm and all of a sudden this tidal wave hits you.
"I think it's still kind of raw," Huseby said. "We're still mourning the loss, and we're still healing those who were hurt."
Injured students included Hannah Klovstad, who suffered five fractured ribs and an injured spleen.
"She's getting better," said her father, Peter Klovstad, whose wife, Mary, was a chaperone on the bus their daughter was riding.
Klovstad said his son was on the second bus and wasn't injured.
He declined to say much more about his family's situation.
Out of respect for Weishair's family, Rotvold said many in town are mindful of what they say.
"The Weishairs are having a hard, hard time," he said. "This is forever for them. There is a lot of sensitivity to that."


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The case for federal online poker legislation was once about adults' freedom to spend their money as they like and states' need for an extra source of revenue.
When that fell flat, online poker advocates regrouped and began calling for federal legislation as a way to combat gambling addiction and abuses, especially among children and senior citizens.
But Wednesday morning, a panel of experts Sen. Dean Heller gathered before the Senate Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Consumer Protection argued that the chief reasons to pass federal internet gambling legislation were a need to stop money laundering and stymie terrorists.
"There are indications that terrorists in Afghanistan have been using online gaming to launder their funds," said Chuck Canterbury, national director of the Fraternal Order of Police. "There is no legal or regulatory framework for law enforcement to shut down this activity."
The hearing on the expansion of online gambling — the first official action on the subject in the Senate this year — was called to hear from experts about the best ways to rein in the current "free for all," as Heller put it, of online gambling access and regulation across the country.
The assembled senators and panel of experts had high praise for the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, the 2006 law that rendered interstate banking transactions to process gaming payments and wagers illegal. They also had significant criticism for the December 2011 reading of the 1961 Wire Act that allowed states to legalize online gaming transactions within their own states.
"The reason the administration changed this was so their friends in Illinois and New York could put their lottery tickets online," Heller said. "With one decision, the DOJ effectively rendered all laws that have been on our books, put together by members of Congress over 50 years...useless to regulate and stop Internet gambling."
Subcommittee Chairwoman Claire McCaskill, meanwhile, worried that interstate compacts between states that have legalized the same type of gaming laws "will make it incredibly easy for consumers to gamble across interstate lines."
"Online gambling is inherently an interstate matter," she said. "The borderless Internet does not recognize the boundaries and jurisdictions of individual states."
But universal reproach for the reinterpretation of the 1961 Wire Act and a shared sentiment that the federal government needs to do something to combating illegal gambling did not bring the room any closer to agreeing on just what steps ought to be taken.
Most senators, including Heller, had clearly come into the meeting hoping to discuss the dangers of children and other vulnerable populations abusing the anonymity of the Internet to get into real trouble.
"We need to be making sure we can stop children and perhaps problem gamblers from getting caught up in this web," Heller said.
The subcommittee had Thomas Grissen, CEO of Daon, a technology security company, do a demonstration of how facial and voice-recognition software could prevent identity theft, as well as identify children who ought not to be gambling online.
Grissen said that to his knowledge, there are no states that have mandated online gaming operators they are licensing under new interpretation of the Wire Act to adopt such technologies.
"I've not seen any overtures to try and look aggressively at this technology," Grissen said.
But panelists questioned whether those technologies could actually mitigate the worst risks or gambling online.
McCaskill worried that the idea of people trusting casino companies with all their biometric information — which would be saved online — would turn off many potential customers.
"It creates a real friction between those people who want privacy in this age of big data," McCaskill said. "I don't know how they're all going to feel about being able to play online poker if they're not willing to take their picture every time they walk in."
Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut worried that the information held online simply wouldn't be safe.
Mass theft of passwords and credit card information is a fairly commonplace occurrence on the Internet these days, and if bad actors had access to biometric information, identity theft would be even more difficult to combat.
"If I were a Russian crook, I think I'd open up a casino online and steal credit card information," said Jack Blom, a lawyer who focuses on money laundering and tax evasion.
But most critically, the experts dismissed the technology as providing a barrier to the worst crimes.
"The technology we've seen here today, I'm not sure it would prevent the money laundering, though it does help in the aspect of underage gaming or troubled gaming," Canterbury said. "We know that the terrorist groups have been using any kind of Internet sales, not just gambling, to try to launder money."
"This is a tool that's being used by people who want to launder money...and my special concern is that some of this casino operation could be used to move funds from the United States to a foreign location," Blum said.
Blum, reminding the panel of how the history of casinos was inextricably linked to organized crime and money laundering, pointed out that online, tracing funding streams would become more difficult to track.
"In truth, a casino is a bank," Blum said. "Now on top of everything else, we have an artificial currency called Bitcoin, which would even take it out of the realm of policing it through the banking system."
The panelists hardly spoke of online poker. In fact, only Heller mentioned the reasoning for singling out the game, once. "Poker, a game of skill, not a game of chance, is different," he said.
Instead, they simply pleaded with the assembled senators to do something.
"Law enforcement won't be able to attack terrorist activity...with 50 laws," Canterbury said.
"We don't know that the profits of the casino aren't disguised profits of crime," Blum said. "The only way you can do that on the Internet is to have a uniform federal standard. The current situation is open season."
"We recognize that Congress did not create this problem," said Matt Smith, the fourth member of the panel and president of Catholic Advocate, a Catholic lobbying organization to Congress. "But here is an opportunity for Congress to address this before it becomes a crisis."


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Chevrolet Repair Questions? Ask a Chevy Mechanic for Answers ASAP
The check engine light does not come on so I haven't checked for codes. The engine will misfire but only after it has been running rough for a while and is fully warm. It acts like it is getting too much or not enough fuel. When I look into the throttle body it seems to be getting plenty so I'm guessing it is getting too much.
Since it went from running great to running bad all at once, it seems unlikely that it is worn tune up parts, but I will check to see when they were replaced and will check them out. Since it gets better when I restart the engine, even when it is warm, it seems unlikely that it is the pick up in the distributer. If you have any more ideas, let me know, otherwise I'll get back to you after I check these things out.


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Because they're worth it – 5 paid top Android apps
You've probably been there too – browsing Google Play for some new apps and seeing something you really like, deciding to get it but changing your mind in the last moment, because it was a paid app. Then you start thinking if it's really worth paying for, how can that app make your life better and so on, ending up with switching to the free apps category. If you're that type of person, this is the place to be. Or read, I guess. UnlockUnit presents a top of 5 paid apps for your Android phone, which really justify their price, so if you have a few bucks to spend, here are some tips:
1. SwiftKey Keyboard – One of the best, if not the best, keyboard apps ever made. It simply replaces your Android device's keyboard, to help you type in easier, faster and less frustrating. It comes with a pack of typing-helping features, like a prediction engine, which learns how you write in order to predict your next word and SwiftKey Flow, which lets you write phrases without lifting a finger. It can also figure out where spaces may have been missed and it supports up to 60 languages. Get it while it's hot!
2. Beautiful Widgets – If you're into customization and making your phone really yours, this is the app for you. Tons of widgets and themes allowing to make the user interface of your phone unique, personal and reflect your personality. Let's not forget that this was the first paid app reaching 1 million downloads. I think this is a pretty strong argument for getting it.
3. Poweramp – Because smartphones are being used as mp3 players more and more often, it was pretty clear that an music-dedicated app was necessary. Thus, Poweramp hit Google Play and it became the #1 paid music player in the store. As the most powerful music player, it offers gapless play, a great equalizer, crossfade and support for a lot of popular music files. And more than 1 million users, who already have it, agree with us.
4. Adobe Photoshop Touch – If you want to do some photo editing on your phone, then do it like it should be done, using the best software. Of course, I'm talking about Photoshop, which is now available for mobile device, under the name of Touch, allowing you to create mind-blowing images, using some of its most popular features.
5. Office Suite Pro 7 – Forget about all your problems with viewing .doc, .xls, .ppt or .pdf files, as now they can be all done using the world's top rated mobile office app, installed on over 100 million devices, in more than 205 countries. View, create, edit, print and share Word, Excel, PowerPoint on the go and enjoy your PDF files every time. You don't have to worry about the storage, as Office Suite Pro includes integration with top Cloud service providers, like Dropbox or Google Drive.
Of course, there are a lot more of sensational paid apps which really deserve a few dollars and we will definitely cover them in a future article. Until then, spend wisely!
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Scotch tape finds new use as grasping 'smart material'.
Scotch tape, a versatile household staple and a mainstay of holiday gift-wrapping, may have a new scientific application as a shape-changing "smart material."
Researchers used a laser to form slender half-centimeter-long fingers out of the tape. When exposed to water, the four wispy fingers morph into a tiny robotic claw that captures water droplets.
The innovation could be used to collect water samples for environmental testing, said Babak Ziaie, a Purdue University professor of electrical and computer engineering and biomedical engineering.
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