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I have a confession to make: I LOVE Chocolate Mousse! It's my favorite dessert and I have tried every imaginable recipe, from healthy ones with Tofu to rich and sweet ones with ingredients like marshmallows and custard. My all time Best Chocolate Mousse recipe just has to be from The Cook's Companion by Stephanie Alexander. I have made this recipe countless times, and on each occasion enjoyed delicious results.
With my recent self imposed sugar ban, I have tried a couple of different recipes but none have come close to my old favorite Stephanie Alexander Recipe – which is simply a combination of eggs, chocolate, sugar and butter. So, as a special treat I decided to whip up a batch, without any added sugar because I feel there is already enough sugar in the chocolate.
I used organic dark cooking chocolate, so feel that although there is sugar in the chocolate it's organic (so, no nasties!) and for a treat once every few months I believe that's ok. After all, this is my favorite, most craved dessert of all time and I feel indulging once every now and then helps keep me sane!
As far as the melting of the Chocolate and Butter – I am a little unorthodox in that I melt them together in a saucepan. I find this method works for me, but if you'd prefer you can melt yours using the double boiler method or in the microwave. In the past I used to melt the ingredients in the microwave, but as I recently got rid of my microwave, that's no longer an option!
This best chocolate mousse is incredibly rich so even the smallest of portions will provide a massive, indulgent chocolate hit!
Best Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Adapted from: The Cook's Companion by Stephanie Alexander
200g Cooking Chocolate (I used Organic & Dark)
50g Unsalted Butter, Chopped
4 Eggs, Separated
1. Melt the chocolate and butter together in a saucepan over a low heat on the stove top. (you could also melt the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave if you prefer)
2. Once melted, allow the chocolate to cool a little then beat the egg yolks through, one at a time, until smooth.
3. Beat the egg whites until thick and satiny.
4. Gently fold the beaten egg whites through the chocolate and egg mixture until combined.
5. Pour the chocolate mousse into a serving dish and refrigerate for a couple of hours until set.
Serves 6 (it's incredibly rich so I easily got 6 adult portions from this Chocolate Mousse)
A word of warning: as this recipe contains raw eggs, avoid serving it to pregnant women, young children or those with weak immune systems.
Chocolate Mousse is my all time favorite dessert! I'd love to hear from you – what's your favorite dessert?
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September 5, 2011Estate Sale At Time Capsule Home With Frigidaire Flip-Up Burners
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We were recently lucky enough to stop in at a local estate sale that turned out to be a fabulous brick ranch time-capsule jammed full of great treasures, including an amazing kitchen and some original bathrooms.
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Ameliorating Attention Problems in Children With Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)
This study has been completed.
Temple University
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First received: July 20, 2006
Last updated: April 29, 2015
Last verified: August 2011
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The purpose of this study is to assess whether methylphenidate is effective in enhancing the cognitive performance of children with the HbSS or HbSC genotype of SCD who have sustained neurological complications on laboratory-based measures of sustained attention, reaction time, and executive functions, and indirectly, verbal short-term and long-term memory.
|Sickle Cell Disease
|Drug: methylphenidate
|Phase 3
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|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment
Masking: Triple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Ameliorating Attention Problems in Children With SCD
Resource links provided by NLM:
Genetics Home Reference related topics: sickle cell disease
MedlinePlus related topics: Sickle Cell Anemia
Drug Information available for: Methylphenidate Methylphenidate hydrochlorideU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Temple University:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Conners Parent and teacher Rating Scale [ Time Frame: 1 week ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Childrens Verbal Learning Test [ Time Frame: 4 hours ]
|Study Start Date:
|June 2006
|Study Completion Date:
|May 2009
|Primary Completion Date:
|May 2009 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Placebo Comparator: Laboratory trial
Compare methylphenidate to placebo in an acute laboratory trial
Drug: methylphenidate
Ritalin 10mg, Ritalin 20mg
Other Name: Ritalin
Experimental: Home/School trial
Low dose and moderate dose methylphenidate are compared to placebo in a home and school trial
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Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of autosomal recessive disorders, affecting an estimated 1 in 400 African American newborns annually. The pathophysiology of this group of disorders involves the production of abnormal hemoglobin (HbS), which causes red blood cells to assume a rigid, sickled shape upon release of oxygen, thereby reducing their viability in circulation. Consequently, chronic anemia and system-wide ischemia result in acute painful episodes, organ system failure, and neurological complications. Among the most debilitating effects of SCD are neurological complications. Despite the mounting evidence for structural and functional involvement of the frontal systems in pediatric SCD, there have been no clinical trials designed to manage the cognitive and behavioral sequelae associated with pediatric SCD.
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Inclusion Criteria:
- Informed Consent can be obtained from parent or care-giver and Assent can be obtained from the child
- Children with sickle cell disease (HbSS or HbSC)
- Age range from 6 to 16 years inclusive
- English is the child's primary language
- T-score greater than or equal to 63 on either the Conners' Parent Rating Scale - Revised or the Conners' Teacher Rating
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of glaucoma for which methylphenidate is contraindicated
- Child or immediate family member has a history of a tic disorder or Tourette's syndrome
- Child is currently receiving antidepressant, anxiolytic, antipsychotic, or stimulant drug therapy
- Family history of substance abuse disorder due to potential for abuse of stimulants by caregivers or other family members
- Recent history of uncontrolled seizures (may be on anticonvulsants, provided seizures are under "reasonable" control and that the patient and family understand the risk of altered seizure control and potential interference with maintaining therapeutic levels of anticonvulsants)
- Hypothyroidism
- Symptoms of affective and mood disorders
- Previously diagnosed with ADHD prior to the onset of neurological complications (e.g., stroke or silent infarct) as documented in the medical record or caregiver report.
- Mental retardation (FSIQ < 70 on WASI)
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01411280
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01411280
|United States, Pennsylvania
|Temple University
|Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19140
|United States, South Carolina
|Medical University of South Carolina
|Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29425
Sponsors and Collaborators
Temple University
|Principal Investigator:
|Ronald T Brown, PhD
|Temple University
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ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017
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|Temple University
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01411280 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
R21HD049244-01 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
|Study First Received:
|July 20, 2006
|Last Updated:
|April 29, 2015
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Anemia, Sickle Cell
Anemia, Hemolytic, Congenital
Anemia, Hemolytic
Hematologic Diseases
Genetic Diseases, Inborn
Central Nervous System Stimulants
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Dopamine Uptake Inhibitors
Neurotransmitter Uptake Inhibitors
Membrane Transport Modulators
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Dopamine Agents
Neurotransmitter Agents
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Eliminating sales-tax exemption is unfair
Eliminating the sales-tax exemption on candy and soft drinks may seem reasonable on the surface, but if you take a closer look you will see it is arbitrary and discriminatory. The Daily Sentinel's Jan. 31editorial asked, "Is there any reason that soft drinks and candy — which are hardly nutritional necessities — should be exempt from the state sales tax as other food is?" The answer is, most definitely, yes.
Candy and soft drinks are being singled out. However, they are made from the same ingredients as many other foods. Levying sales tax on soft drinks while exempting other high fructose-based drinks, that have the same or worse nutritional profiles, discriminates against the soft-drink industry.
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Recently, minimal yet reasonable gas industry regulations were passed in Colorado. However, our state government chose to leave out the most important restriction that could have gone a long way toward protecting urban homeowners and farmers from harm to their well-being and safety. I am referring here to the quarter-mile setback rule. Such setbacks would ensure that air quality of inhabited dwellings would be at least minimally maintained and that fires would not so easily spread from wells to inhabited dwellings.
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Dave Ramsey says: Don't leave an estate with life insurance
Aurelius maximus Berryville, VAAug. 2, 2014 1:46 p.m.
I think a lot of the advice Dave Ramsey is good but it is still left up to every person to do their due diligence ESPECIALLY when it comes to investing.
sammyg Springville, UTJuly 30, 2014 7:42 a.m.
I was not aware of Dave Ramsey's Primerica connection. I'm not a groupie. I fact checked that and you are absolutely correct.
It explains his anti-permanent insurance bias.
Thank you.
sammyg Springville, UTJuly 30, 2014 7:39 a.m.
"... I agree with the general premise that whole-life policies are often over-priced and not worth the cost."
Hmm, that premise must be something you heard from Dave because that's what he preaches, it wasn't mentioned in this article, universal life was.
While there are many different companies out there selling whole life, these policies are structured to be high on one end as opposed to the other, they do average out. They also provide a guaranteed rate of return, death benefits are tax free, and they have 'living' benefits as well such as being able to borrow against or use as collateral. And some of these companies offer dividends in addition to the interest.
There is also the paid up option where the policy is paid up at a contractually determined time. In this day and age it is possible to out live the premium period and have a paid up policy. It just depends.
Floyd Johnson Broken Arrow, OKJuly 28, 2014 11:49 p.m.
I get a wash at 13 years, but I use different math. Investing at 8% and $600 monthly, she would have $160,000 in 13 years. Her $250,000 insurance policy will cost her $90,000 over 13 years. Assuming $90,000 would otherwise sit in a bank account, the insurance policy is only increasing the value of her estate by $160,000.
This sweet lady should be spending this money on herself. She has no obligation to provide for future generations. Her heirs should be united with that message. $600 per month could pay for light housekeeping, help maintaining a garden, transportation to a restaurant for a weekly lunch with friends, a catered meal with family or whatever she wants to improve her quality of life.
The best gift she can give is to provide for her own retirement so that she does not become dependent on others. If she does not have enough money for a modest estate, she cannot afford $7,000/year for this policy. The appropriate question is: "How do we convince her to cancel this policy so that she will be more stable in a few years?"
sammyg Springville, UTJuly 28, 2014 12:47 p.m.
Some excellent comments here.
Cancelling a policy at age 71 because a radio financial pundit says so is the most absolute dumbest thing a person could do. There are options to explore!
What is not known is if this policy has any cash value. Important fact to know before ever suggesting cancelling a policy. Second is health of the insured. An excellent comment about mortality tables was previously made.
If this person is serious about investing their money in something else I'd be the first to step up and say "Hey, let me take over those insurance payments!" Any children or next of kin should seriously consider buying out that policy if the insured is wanting to put their money elsewhere.
The lady could kick the bucket the next day and man what a tax free windfall and excellent ROI that would be to a relative. A life settlement could be an option as well in the absence of a relative stepping up to the plate.
Never cancel a policy without exploring ALL of the options.
Dave Ramsey is the last person on the planet to trust for sound advice when it comes to estate and insurance planning.
ravonal Syracuse, UTJuly 26, 2014 12:15 p.m.
Dave is a lecturer, author, and financial generalist whose lifestyle depends on seminars, DVD purchases, and book sales. He claims to be CPA but it is known that he formally worked for Primemerica, who owned the AL Williams organization in the past. Dave needs and wants a lightning rod to engage his minions in a turbocharged frenzy in order to distract them from the real issues. He often shoots from the hip when it comes to financial products presumably because he's not held to any licensing or regulatory standards. I am surprised he didn't advise the 71 year old to cancel her policy and buy a 20 year term from his organization, which is his usual canned response. He did say that she should "invest" and would probably or likely accumulate the 250k within a 13 year period, if she was healthy. Isn't that the point the point of the life insurance? Who knows if she'll live that long, which is why she has the life insurance in the first place. He's like a broken watch; correct twice every day.
RSL* Why, AZJuly 25, 2014 4:34 p.m.
I worked as an Insurance Adjuster. Insurance is always priced to make more off of you than what you will gain from it. Very few people beat the insurance company at that game. You might think it is a good deal but there are so many loopholes that they will find a way to decline coverage or limit the amount refunded. Young people are the worst type of people to ever get insurance. That is where insurance makes the most amount of money.
mufasta American Fork, UTJuly 25, 2014 12:51 p.m.
Based on the mortality tables, Dave is absolutely wrong in this case. His assumptions regarding the accrual of $250,000 unreasonable as they assume appreciation of over 13% annually. Life insurance is one tool to be used in sound financial planning but it is not the toolbox. Each situation is unique depending on income, life expectancy, lifestyle, discipline, etc. In this situation, Dave is incorrect.
kevo Saratoga Springs, UTJuly 25, 2014 12:35 p.m.
Isn't life insurance benefit received TAX-FREE? Hard to find an investment acct that will allow you to grow your money tax-free and take it out tax free. How much of that $250k will her beneficiaries be able to keep AFTER taxes. Keep the life insurance policy, dude. And no, I'm not a life insurance guy/salesman/whatever.
carman Wasatch Front, UTJuly 25, 2014 9:44 a.m.
Life insurance should be used to close the gap between potential cash flow needs of a dependent (the beneficiary of the policy), and the income they will have available without the policy. Dave Ramsey is spot on in principle: Life insurance is not an investment, but insurance. And generally speaking, it should be used that way. I would never count on insurance as a good vehicle to build wealth. The rich certainly don't engage in this silly kind of thinking. Insurance is just a tool, used for a specific purpose. Don't let insurance salespeople talk you into 1) buying more than you need, and 2) buying it for the wrong reason.
T2 SLC, UTJuly 25, 2014 8:27 a.m.
Once again, Mr. Ramsey shows his advertising bias regarding proper Estate and Tax Planning. While the exact product that the mother is taking might not be the most appropriate vehicle, some type of life insurance is usually the safest way to leave a legacy. In a previous article posted by Mr. Ramsey in the Desnews, he gave a reader the advice to "not gamble". Well, that's exactly what investing in mutual funds amounts to...gambling. Why would you want your mother to put her money at risk in the stock market? Only Wall Street would. Not very smart. However, it does make sense that Mr. Ramsey gives this advice since his two biggest advertisers are mutual fund and Term Life companies.
TaxMan ARLINGTON, VAJuly 25, 2014 6:33 a.m.
Dave's assumption that she will have $250,000 saved up after 13 years of investing at $600 per month assumes a compound annualized rate of return of 13.4%. That's a pretty aggressive assumption to be able to assume those types of returns will be obtained consistently over a sustained 13-year period. So - she's making a bet on (1) living past 84 and getting a very high return over the course of that time and (2) dying before 84 or having a lower-than expected return on the investment. Seems like there should be a better alternative based on her numbers.
That being said, I agree with the general premise that whole-life policies are often over-priced and not worth the cost and your funds can be better employed elsewhere (assuming that she doesn't know something about her health that would suggest she might go sooner rather than later).
MAYHEM MIKE Salt Lake City, UTJuly 24, 2014 10:25 p.m.
@Diligent Dave: I couldn't have said it better! Once again, Dave Ramsey looks at the issue from one (biased) view, only. His view: insurance is a rip-off. His view: the woman will definitely live long enough to invest. Doe he have a crystal ball to predict when she will die? As far as Ramsey's "infallibility," he once told a woman on his radio show she didnt' need to get a living trust to plan her estate, but a simple will. "The trust will cost you $3000; the will, next to nothing!" Wrong, again, Dave! Many lawyers charge far less for trusts. He also forgot to mention to her was that he sells will forms on his web site and that the will needs to be probated to be valid at your death. (In some states, like California, probate can cost thousands of dollars in legal fees.) It would be great fun to debate Ramsey. Finally, no, I don't sell life insurance; yes, I am an estate planning attorney.
Diligent Dave Logan, UTJuly 23, 2014 6:55 a.m.
Yes, generally speaking, life insurance shouldn't be used to "leave an estate". But, depending upon the size of the premium this woman is paying, and will yet have to pay, her strategy may be smarter than Dave Ramsey's advice. In all likelihood, her premium is probably quite high. If so, and depending on her personal perceived prospects on how long she may yet live, yes, following David's advice may be smarter. But, I can see where, unless it happens within a year of the initial purchase of a life insurance policy (because then, the insurance company would just return the premiums paid, instead of honoring the policy, if the person dies), buying the life insurance policy, if the person on whose life the policy rests, if they anticipate they might die between maybe 12 months and 5-years or so, paying the life insurance premium might be the smarter investment choice for someone wanting to leave an estate.


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Tokyo, Japan, 2012/08/29 - Dentsu Inc. announced that it has entered into an agreement with Mumbai-based Indian advertising agency Taproot India Communication Private Limited. Tokyo: 4324
Dentsu Inc. (Tokyo: 4324; ISIN: JP3551520004; President & CEO: Tadashi Ishii; Head Office: Tokyo; Capital: 58,967.1 million yen) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Mumbai-based Indian advertising agency Taproot India Communication Private Limited (Co-Founders: Agnello Dias and Santosh Padhi; Headquarters: Mumbai; hereinafter Taproot") for the acquisition of a 51% stake by Dentsu in Taproot.
Partnering with Dentsu will enable Taproot India to offer a more comprehensive bouquet of services to their clients and across larger market geographies. Taproot India, now a part of the Dentsu Network, will continue to operate independently under the management control of its current leadership.
Founded in 2009, Taproot India today has an impressive roster of blue-chip clients and an unparalleled reputation for cutting-edge creative capability. The brainchild of co-founders Agnello Dias and Santosh Padhi, Taproot India has, within a short span of three years, emerged as one of the Cannes Lions top 20 independent agencies in the world.
Rohit Ohri, Executive Chairman, Dentsu India Group, said,Taproot has, very quickly, become one of the most respected communication agencies in India. In fact, Aggie and Paddy are globally recognized and celebrated creative talents. We are delighted that they have chosen to partner with Dentsu. This alliance will give a significant fillip to our growth plans for India. Our collective vision is not to be the biggest but to be the best in the industry.
On how this acquisition impacts Taproot, Rohit added, Taproot"s everyday operations and management will remain unchanged. We will ensure that Taproot"s independent spirit and fiercely creative culture stays intact. It will just have a lot more firepower added through integrated communication execution capability and an all-India network.
Agnello Dias, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer, Taproot India said, While we are doing alright on the creative front, we felt that we needed to add a bit more logistical and service capabilities across markets. With Dentsu as our partner we feel we can scale up several areas of our operations very quickly without losing what has been working for us so far.
Santosh Padhi, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer, Taproot India added, Most importantly, we are assured that this alliance will be mutually beneficial to Taproot India and also to each one of its employees going forward, without changing our creative offering or the nature of the relationships we share with all our clients.
Taproot India brings to Dentsu 33 full-time employees and a roster of clients that includes PepsiCo, Airtel, The Times of India, Polycab, Marico, Karbonn Mobiles, Myntra.com, Mumbai Mirror, Nirma, DSP BlackRock Mutual Fund, UTV Bindass, and UTV Stars among others.
A wholly owned subsidiary of Dentsu Inc., Tokyo, the Dentsu India Group comprises three standalone full-service advertising agenciesDentsu Communications, Dentsu Marcom and Dentsu Creative Impactas well as Dentsu Media and Dentsu Digital.
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KV Racing Technology – Lotus press release
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – OCTOBER 13, 2011 – KV Racing Technology – Lotus will be looking to finish the 2011 IZOD IndyCar Series season with strong showings and two-cars in the top-10 in the final standings at this weekend's IZOD IndyCar World Championships at Las Vegas Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Although all three KVRT – Lotus drivers will be making their first appearance on the 1.5-mile D-shaped oval, the team has been exceptionally competitive on ovals this year. In the seven oval races contested this year, counting Texas as two starts, KVRT – Lotus has finished in the top-10 eight times, including four top-five showings and one podium performance. The team has earned one pole and led laps at Texas, Milwaukee, Iowa and New Hampshire.
Tony Kanaan, No. 82 GEICO – KV Racing Technology – Lotus, currently fifth in the championship race with 366 points, is having his best season in three years and is looking to become the first KVRT driver to finish in the top-five in the standings. Team co-owner Jimmy Vasser holds the team's season high finish placing sixth in the standings in 2005. Kanaan leads KVRT – Lotus with nine top-10 finishes including seven top-five showings and three podiums (second at Iowa, thirds at St. Petersburg and Baltimore). In six oval events this year the 36-year-old Brazilian has earned three top-five finishes with one podium (Indy 500, fourth; Texas race No. 2, fifth and Iowa, second) and led 97 laps (Texas No. 2 , 39, Milwaukee, 33 and Iowa, 25).
"I'm excited to go to Vegas for the season finale," Kanaan said. "Although I've never raced there I have been to the track in the past for some sponsor commitments and I think it's the perfect place for the championship race. IndyCar did a great job promoting this weekend and I'm confident that we'll have a good race for our fans. Everyone at the GEICO - KV - Lotus team worked hard all year and I want to reward them by having a good race and securing the 5th spot in the championship."
Takuma Sato, No. 5 MGM Grand – KV Racing Technology – Lotus, is having a solid year in his second IndyCar season. He has been in and out of the top-10 in the points all year and is currently 13th in the standings with 297 points, just 17 out of 10th. The 34-year-old from Japan has finished in the top-10 seven times this year including his first three IndyCar top-five finishes (career-high fourth at Mid-Ohio, fifths at St. Petersburg and Texas). He has also earned his first two IndyCar poles (Iowa, oval and Edmonton, street circuit) becoming the first Japanese driver to do this and led his first IndyCar race (Brazil) and subsequently three others. On ovals, Sato has earned three top-10 finishes (oval career-high fifth at Texas race No. 1, seventh at New Hampshire and an eighth at Milwaukee) and earned his first career IndyCar pole and led his first oval laps, seven, at Iowa (also led 13 laps at New Hampshire).
"Hard to believe it is already the final round of the 2011 IZOD IndyCar series," Sato said. "Las Vegas will be a major big event as the League has planned many promotions and lots of events. I have a final school visit for With you Japan campaign there and look forward to seeing all the students and to inviting a hundred of them to the race - so a big thank you for the special support from the League. The track should be straightforward but after our difficult last race, we will have a different approach and it should be bring us back on the pace.
E. J. Viso, No. 59 PDVSA – KV Racing Technology – Lotus, is currently 18th in the standings with 241 points. The 26-year-old Venezuelan has finished in the top-10 four times this year, twice on ovals, a season-high seventh in race one at Texas and 10th in the second plus road-course season-high ninths at Toronto and Sonoma. He has led two laps on an oval this year both at Texas No. 2.


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One of the best things about fall is getting to go pick out a pumpkin at the pumpkin patch, but there are some who may not be able to do that. This year you can bring them pumpkins to them with this adorable pumpkin patch themed card. Are you already thinking of all the great times you had with a pumpkin? Send some good, fall oriented thoughts to someone you know and help them enjoy their memories, too.
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What is a Co-op?
Jacksonville co-ops, also known as cooperatives, are local businesses that are owned and managed by the individuals who shop at them. They are really great diversity of co-ops that provide either merchandise or services and sometimes both. A few examples of Jacksonville co-ops include:
- Food Co-ops
- Marketing Co-ops
- Service Co-Ops
- Purchasing Co-ops
Jacksonville co-ops benefit the community by promoting the local economy and providing consumers a voice and direct control over the variety of products and services that are offered to get. Also, because co-ops remove the middle man they might offer their members affordable prices which is a big draw for many consumers.
What is a Food Co-op?
Food co-ops are essentially very small grocery stores and maybe the most common form of cooperative. They are owned and operated by a group of people in the community which often includes local farmers. Most of the time Jacksonville food co-ops sell all natural foods which are in season. During the last several years more and more people have begun to understand the benefits of organic food and the demand has increased. Food co-ops are a fantastic selection for shoppers that are looking for organic food at less costly prices.
You can become a member of a food co-op in North Carolina by paying a membership fee which provides you all the benefits and advantages of being a member of the co-op. The membership fee varies with respect to the co-op but it will be set low enough permitting its members to recoup the cost via the affordable food prices. Membership in Jacksonville food co-ops also allows you to have a say in how the co-op is maintained.
The members of Jacksonville co-ops are equal members and make the decisions regarding what sorts of food their co-op will carry and sell to the co-op members and the community. This enables everyone to feel like they are contributing equally. It also promotes democracy and community togetherness because members need to come together and combine their resources to be successful.
If you desire organic food and products at a bargain price and also assist your community then you need to look into joining your local food co-op. It is a good way to get to know members of your community and become interested in helping your community have great food at good prices.
Better Prices on Organic Food and More at Co-ops in Jacksonville, NC
As mentioned above, one of the primary advantages of Jacksonville food co-ops are that they help to lower the expense of organic foods and produce. People require proper nutrition in order to remain healthy. Food co-ops in Jacksonville supply many different varieties of organic food which help encourage excellent nutrition and healthy eating habits in general. This has a ripple effect that leads to other positive changes in the community.
If folks are healthier then health care costs are lower which helps the economy. Obesity is a huge problem throughout the state. Many people don't realize how much it affects all of our lives. More and more children are developing diabetes as younger ages because of poor diets. This eating habits are being passed down generation after generation. Even our national security has suffered because obesity has negatively impacted military recruitment. A food co-op helps to alleviate this problem by offering affordable organic food and products at very reasonable prices. This means that people do not have to turn to junk food in order to save money on their grocery bills.
The environment can also be helped by a food co-op. Many farmers use harmful pesticides and chemicals when they grow their food. These chemicals seep into the soil and eventually get in to the water supply. By growing organic fruits and vegetables, this reduces some of the damage that would have been done in order to grow that fruit and vegetables. If people are supporting their local organic farmers more people will have a stake in creating a clean environment which improves standard of living for everyone in the surrounding area.
Community Improvement Though Jacksonville Co-ops
Jacksonville co-ops help to bring people together. A community is only as strong as its citizens and a co-op is only successful if its members cooperate and work together in order to make their venture thrive. Members have an equal say and must focus on how to build the co-op and help to produce enough products to feed and serve as many people as possible.
Jacksonville co-ops help local farmers and merchants because they put focus on buying goods and services from others in the community. They promote local companies that may have otherwise gone unnoticed. Anyone in the community can usually shop at a co-op even if they are not a member but typically the co-op offers better benefits and discounts to its members because they pay a membership fee. Regardless this means that local farmers and merchants will have more business from not only the co-op members but also everyone in the local community.


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Aries Merritt: Greatest of All-Time
Aries Merritt adds a world record to his 110m Olympic gold medal
At the final Diamond League meet of the outdoor season in Brussels, Belgium, Aries Merritt ran the world record in the men's 110m hurdles. His time of 12.80 surpassed the previous mark of 12.87 set by Dayron Robles of Cuba from 2008. USA Track and Field news stated, "It was the biggest drop in the world record since Renaldo Nehemiah dropped 0.28 seconds off the mark from 13.21 to 12.93 in 1981."
Merritt's performances during the 2012 outdoor track and field season now make him the greatest hurdler of all time. Merritt began him dominant campaign at the USATF Indoor Championships in February, where he ran a personal best of 7.43 in the 60m hurdles. At the 2012 World Indoor Championships in March, Merritt won his first gold medal of the calendar year in the 60m hurdles over 2004 Olympic gold medalist and former world record holder Liu Xiang.
His incredible fitness indoors immediately translated to success in the 110m hurdles outdoors. Following two sub-13 performances in Fayetteville, Arkansas and at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, Merritt began his reign as the king of the 110m hurdles. Other than preliminary heats and two disqualifications, Merritt did not run over 13.00 or lose another 110m-hurdle race for the remainder of the season. Sub-13 performances and wins came at Diamond League races in London, Monaco, Lausanne, Birmingham, Berlin, and Brussels.
The biggest highlight of his season came at the 2012 London Olympic Games, where Merritt won the gold medal in the 110m hurdles in a near Olympic record time of 12.92. Merrit also broke the Robles' world record for most wind legal sub-13 races in one season with eight.
At a teleconference hosted by USA Track and Field, Merritt reflected on his race. Merritt said, "This is a dream season for me, I guess. It's a dream season for anyone because I don't think anyone has done what I've done this year, ever. It's amazing. I'm still pretty much in shock at the time. I knew it was going to happen but I didn't think I was going to sneak under 12.90"
"All of my races felt the same. I've been running the same times over and over. But this time I just knew this time that I didn't float any hurdles. Normally when I run really fast, I have to back off in order to not [hit any hurdles] because the hurdles are coming up so fast and sometimes I'll mess up the finish and I won't run a complete race. But this is the first time I didn't have to back off. I just said forget I'm just going to keep running because whatever happens happens because it's the last race."
This dream season has been a long time coming for Merritt since 2004. At the 2004 World Junior Championships, Merritt took home the gold medal in the 110m hurdles over former world record holder Dayron Robles in 13.56. In 2006 at the University of Tennessee, Merritt went undefeated in all hurdle races that year, broke the University of Tennessee hurdles school record, and posted the second fastest 110m hurdles time by a collegian with a 13.21 clocking.
Merritt stated, "I think that in 2004 when I became World Junior Champion that it was only a matter of time before I would succeed at the pro level, but obviously there is a lot of development that needs goes on - I have to develop as an athlete, I have to develop as a person, and there's a lot of things that I have to do in order to develop. It comes with age - you just don't wake up one morning and you're good. You have to train really hard, you have to mature in all aspects in life, and I think I did that this season."
Merritt changed more than one aspect of both his training regiment and living standards this past year. The major technical change that Merritt made was that he switched from an eight-step approach to the first hurdle to a seven-step approach. If you watch his world record run, you will notice that even though he does not get out of the blocks very well, he makes up ground very quickly because of his more powerful steps.
"The best way I can describe it is like trying to write cursive with your left hand if you're right handed. It's really difficult to make the switch. For some reason, I was able to adapt to it really quickly. I spent my entire indoor season trying to find a rhythm for the first hurdle and I ended up making some small discoveries in training… Sometimes I'd get it right and sometimes I wouldn't get it at all. It was a consistency thing I had to overcome in training."
Often hurt in the past, Merritt reflects on the injuries he collected over the years. "… I tore my left and right hamstring, I tore my quad, I've had torn ligaments in my ankle, I've had a stress fracture in my foot, I've blown out my knee - I've all kinds of things." This year marks the first time where Merritt has been healthy throughout an entire season. He attributes one of the factors to staying injury free to a change in his diet. Merritt stated, "I'm lean and more fit because of my diet. I'm able to recover faster because supplementation and proper eating and I didn't get hurt this year."
Even though he has avoided any major injuries, clocking the fastest time in 110m hurdles history has overloaded his body. Merritt laughingly says, "I feel like my hamstrings are about to explode [and] my calves are cramping up. I'm experiencing a lot of pain; more pain than normal. Normally when I run I don't really tighten up, I just feel regular because I can come back the next day and I don't feel like I can come tomorrow and run fast."
Merritt does not have to come back the next day and run fast. For him, the greatest hurdle campaign in the history of the sport has now been concluded. To break a world record, an athlete must have the audacity and confidence to run faster than any athlete before him or her. Merritt accomplished this task through consistency, dedication, and confidence in his abilities.
Looking towards the 2013 season, Merritt realizes that there are added pressures and expectations. During the 2012 Olympic Games, Merritt told NBC Olympics, "In my mind, until I become an Olympic Champion or the world record holder, there could be no pressure on me because this is my first Olympics." Now that he has both, Merritt is "… going to take it one day at a time, one race at a time…" and solidify his mark as the greatest 110m hurdler in history.


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The Bob Burden Comics Online Store is Now Open!
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The Adventure begins!
The past, present and future of independent comics is now on display at http://flamingcarrot.com/ This is the template for how indie products will be advertized, promoted and sold from here on in. Up until now, non-mainstream artists and publishers were dependent on producers and distributors from outside their companies in order to get their projects out to the public. Not anymore. The power of social media plus the current availability of services that are already programmed (and are either free or inexpensively priced) are leading to an explosion of creativity for all the world to see!
And it all starts with Bob Burden, the visionary writer and artist best known for his quirky Flaming Carrot Comics. The title character first appeared in 1979 in a magazine published by the Atlanta Fantasy Fair entitled Visions #1. Described as an example of surrealism, Flaming Carrot Comics can be seen as a superhero comic book turned on its ear. Formerly published by Aardvark-Vanaheim, Renegade Press, Dark Horse Comics, and Image Comics and appearing, or making cameos in, comics published by Atomeka Press, Fantagraphics, and Mirage Studios, Burden is now the Chairman of the Board of a publishing company that is virtually self-sufficient.
With some clever wiring, the Bob Burden Comics online store at http://bobburdencomics.com/ started delivering digital products in December of 2012, but the store wasn't officially open for business until January of 2013. However, this online commerce entity has been doing land-office business ever since! The mission of this venue is to display, sell and ship the best independent property ever with maximum clarity and speed. Additionally, the support feature, firstname.lastname@example.com is monitored constantly to answer any questions.
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Velez caps consecutive comebacks
Velez caps consecutive comebacks
With a mix of veteran hitting and youthful aggression, San Francisco officially is on a roll. Including Sunday's 5-4 victory against the rival Dodgers at AT&T Park, the Giants have won six of nine games and have taken three consecutive series for the first time since April 2007.
Never before in 2008 has music blared in the postgame clubhouse so frequently than it has this past week. In taking a series from Los Angeles for the first time since last September, San Francisco also won its first homestand of the season.
And to think, an hour before Eugenio Velez laced his walk-off single up the middle against Hong-Chih Kuo, Manny Ramirez had come perilously close to ruining the day for Matt Cain and his teammates.
With a 3-2 lead in the seventh, Cain surrendered a heater to Ramirez that the slugger lined to center field to score a pair of runs. Cain said he tried throwing the pitch inside but it ended up over the heart of the plate.
A one-run lead turned into a one-run deficit. For nearly two innings, a deflating loss seemed assured.
But Randy Winn opened the ninth with a single to right field and Aaron Rowand followed with a single of his own. Then the youth took over.
Jose Castillo hit what should have been a double-play ball to end the game, but Casey Blake botched the play. Emmanuel Burriss scored Winn with a groundout to second base and beat the throw to first to avoid another potential game-ending double play.
Then, with "Beat L.A." chants filling the air, the rarely used Velez hit the game-winning single that barely slipped through Kuo's legs.
"I was on first literally telling myself, pumping myself up for him ... 'Just hit it on the ground, somewhere on the ground,'" said Burriss of Velez's at-bat. "If he could do that, I was pretty confident I could make it to second. And there's always a good chance if he hits the ball on the ground, he could beat it out."
Asked whether he thought the Dodgers would get him on his own hit, Burriss simply said, "No shot."
That confidence is now prevalent inside the Giants' clubhouse.
Sure, they're all but out of the playoff race. But they just stuck it to the Dodgers in consecutive games. They've won 10 of their past 18 and they're nearly .500 (21-22) in National League West play.
None of the Giants' statistical feats would be considered impressive for a playoff team. The Giants, though, were expected to lose 100 games.
"It's a good sign when the club isn't giving up," said Winn, whose three hits and three RBIs added to his already impressive homestand stats (13-for-25). "Even when we fall behind, we still battle and battle, and it's paid off the last two nights.
"Each person does their job, you keep the line moving and we did that."
Cain did his job brilliantly for the first 6 2/3 innings. He allowed only two runs and five hits before surrendering Ramirez's double on his 119th pitch.
In the past several weeks, Cain's found a groove, maintaining a 1.26 ERA over 35 2/3 innings before Sunday's game. For a while, he seemed in line for his first win against the Dodgers -- he's 0-5 against them in nine career starts.
Regardless of who got the decision (Jack Taschner, one inning, two strikeouts), Cain was pumped about beating the Dodgers the past two nights, keeping them from grabbing the NL West lead.
"There's nothing greater than that," Cain said. "It's always pretty fun to walk the Dodgers off the field. It's good to kind of give it back to them."
Not two weeks ago, Los Angeles starter Chad Billingsley gave it to the Giants with a shutout. He dominated San Francisco, allowing just five hits in a 4-0 victory.
On Sunday, the Giants made Billingsley work, taking ball after ball, forcing him out after six innings and 116 pitches.
Dave Roberts, Rowand, Winn and Ivan Ochoa each had multiple hits, leading to a run in the first and two in the third.
For a while, all that offense seemed wasted. Then the Giants came back.
"It's been awhile since we've done that," manager Bruce Bochy said. "To come back these last two games and get great wins like this, it does so much for the spirit, the mood of a ballclub, the sense of confidence that goes throughout that clubhouse and how important it is to fight for nine innings."
David Biderman is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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This is how it works. Under a system that could have been developed by Cuba's state planning commission, the federal government forces energy retailers like Origin to buy certificates representing the power output from solar panels. Retailers must buy certificates either direct from householders or via installers and other market traders.
Retailers buy the certificates in proportion to the amount of power they sell across their business and the share of the nation's total power that is produced from solar panels. Say roof-top solar produces about 10 per cent of the nation's power – retailers must then buy certificates for solar power equal to 10 per cent of the total power they sell. This, in itself, does not worry retailers too much since they can and do just add the cost to punters' power bills.
The problem arises because it is hard to estimate the required quota of solar certificates but, in all eastern states except Victoria, tariffs are regulated a year in advance. In fact, retailers can and increasingly do try to lure customers with special deals, but about half of all customers are still on these regulated tariffs which are calculated based on expected costs of power generation and delivery plus a margin for the retailers' profits.
This year, regulated tariffs have been set too low due to a big underestimation of the solar certificate cost. The Federal Clean Energy Regulator last year guesstimated that, in 2013, retailers would have to buy solar power certificates equal to 8 per cent of their total sales. But in March, the CER realised its guesstimate of solar power output was too low and bumped the number up to 19 per cent. People keep installing more solar as panels grow cheaper and state and federal subsidies remain.
There are questions about why the CER keeps getting its guesstimates of solar power production so wrong. Meanwhile, regulators had already set regulated prices for 2012-13 assuming the low estimate of the required purchases of solar certificates.
So Origin is right to say it will lose out because it can't raise prices to reflect the need to buy more certificates. But in NSW, from January, the regulator has said retailers will be allowed to pass through all the extra costs with interest. The price per megawatt hour will rise by $2.20. This is actually just a small cash flow issue for Origin in NSW.
Perhaps Origin's main concern is Queensland where it is a big player but where price regulation has been especially politicised. The moral is that the uncapped and subsidised household solar scheme is crazy and doubly so when linked to a regulated tariff scheme.
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" An educator might sometimes think, 'Why must I share what I have developed? It's mine.' But to thrive in today's digital world, we must work in more flexible and collaborative ways. "
Marion Vrielink, project manager for IBM Connections adoption, Saxion University of Applied Sciences
Saxion University of Applied Sciences
Deployment country
With some 24,000 students and 2,500 staff members, Saxion University of Applied Sciences is one of the largest institutions of higher education in the Netherlands, an important center of expertise at the regional, national and international level. The university has four campuses in the East of the Netherlands, in the Dutch cities of Deventer, Enschede, Hengelo and Apeldoorn.
Business need
Saxion University of Applied Sciences needed to increase employee effectiveness through better communications, collaboration and streamlined ability to locate needed expertise.
The university implemented a program for rolling out IBM® Connections, social software for business that can help people engage with others in the context of critical business processes.
By training staff to use Connections software tools for work tasks, Saxion streamlined the meeting process, made it easier to identify and contact experts, and improved employee productivity.
IBM products and services that were used in this case study.
IBM Connections, IBM Sametime, Lotus Quickr, WebSphere Portal
Social Business Framework, Middleware - Digital Experience - Digital Experience
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Todd Hallett, AIA, President of TK Design & Associates, Inc. (tkhomedesign.com) has been designing award winning homes for over 20 years. He spent 15 of those years working for a $50 million production building company. Todd designed all of their homes but also worked in every other aspect of the company including purchasing, development, land acquisition, product development, and operations, and was President of the company for three years.
Danger Will Robinson! Danger! The IBS plan review sessions are starting to get booked up.
Professional Builder is hosting House Review Live with six different leading Architects and Designers (including yours truly) from across the country to help you review your existing plans and elevations. So bring your best plans, worst plans, any plans and I am sure we can help you improve them for 2012. Look for us at the Show Village demonstration homes Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. You can book time slots with the Architect of your choice at www.housingzone.com/housereviewlive.
When it comes to trusses "Piggyback" is a four letter word. Piggyback trusses are little trusses that sit upon larger trusses to allow the roof configuration to reach a certain height/span. In general a piggyback system is very expensive and time consuming to put together. Piggyback systems can cost anywhere from $800 to $1500 per house depending upon the configuration, and in many cases this waste can be eliminated.
As many of you know by now Professional Builder is holding three days of plan reviews by some of the top designers and architects in the country during the International Builders Show. I am honored to be part of that group and very much look forward to the event. Here are some juicy insider tips to help you take advantage of the opportunity:
One of the benefits of working with builders and customers all over the country is that I get a real grasp of what is happening with design trends. For the longest time it seemed everyone wanted a second floor Laundry Room. The logic was that all if all of the bedrooms (including the Owner's) are upstairs then that is where the Laundry should be. Here are some of the supporting points to that logic:
Happy New Year! IBS 2012 is going to be great. Unlike recent years past there is a distinct feeling of optimism going into this event. A lot of builders are looking at this year as an opportunity for growth. If you haven't already considered using Lean as a platform for this growth - do. It will allow you to maximize profits and optimize the marketability of your homes.
I love the easy ones! Scott Sedam and I were implementing a Lean Plan Workout recently and a very simple cost saving opportunity presented itself. Eliminate the tire stop in the garage. A tire stop is an area of raised curb in the garage designed to remind drivers to stop once they are in their garage. The argument is that if they really need this reminder maybe they should not be behind the wheel in the first place.
Designing a new elevation series is a lot of fun. It is an opportunity to define your brand and create homes that will speak to buyers emotionally. Here are three things to look out for when your elevations are in the sketch phase:
My psychiatrist told me I'm going crazy. I told him, "If you don't mind, I'd like a second opinion." He said, "All right. You're ugly too!"
When it comes to TJIs we should take a cue from Rodney Dangerfield and get a second opinion or at least a second look at our joist layout. We send our plans out to the lumber company. The lumber company creates a truss joist layout, develops an estimate, and once agreed upon sends the joists to the job. Simple right?
Construction drawings are complex and getting them right involves a whole lot of moving parts. From working with builder and trades countrywide I have uncovered the five most common areas where mistakes are made:
1. Plan Dimensioning - One of the biggest causes of premature gray hair amongst framers is poor dimensioning. I suggest that you ensure that your drawings are done consistently with what I call dimension logic:
Do you remember David Copperfield making the statue of liberty disappear? It was pretty cool, but I felt certain the green lady was not going to be gone for long. I'm a sucker for a good magic trick though. Here's a chance for you to play magician and make waste disappear for keeps.


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Below is a teaser video for M83's forthcoming (currently untitled) new album. The video ends with four simple words: M83 New Album Soon. As the equally concise title of this brief post makes clear, M83 will tour soon, too. The dates are listed below, as well as on the band's website—a site that wins the Internet for the best URL ever.
Also, check out the Pitchfork article on how this new album is really a double album. No need to be coy, Mr. Gonzalez.


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With more and more people turning to the Internet for information on the law and their legal options, LegalFish will strive to provide a valuable resource. Personal injury, family law, bankruptcy, criminal defense and business law are just a few of many areas being covered by the new initiative.
The goal of the LegalFish LegalResource Initiative is that those wishing to investigate their legal options can do so before submitting their case for review. In an age where every website seems to be marketing a service or product, it is important for the client to understand that their need for accurate information is the first priority, so all content is researched thoroughly to supply the most accurate information. The LegalResource Initiative will greatly expand our service offering to individuals and businesses seeking to understand their legal issue in particular and the law in general. We recognize that an educated client can work with their attorney more effectively and is better able to attain their goals. To that end, we will strive to provide the best and most relevant legal information in various forms to our visitors, said Anish D. Shah, Managing Director of LegalFish.
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June 23, 2010
IFMA Forms New Chapter in Albany, New York
HOUSTON — The International Facility Management Association is pleased to announce the formation of its newest chapter, the NY Tech Valley Chapter of IFMA, located in Albany, New York.
The chapter was formed to promote the facility management profession and to highlight educational opportunities available to IFMA stakeholders throughout the Capital District of upstate New York and surrounding areas. It is IFMA's first new domestic chapter since 2005.
The chapter has identified its leadership for the inaugural term, consisting of a four-person executive board. Oleh Turczak, of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, is president; Daniel Green, of Farm Family Insurance, is vice president; David Hammons, of RD Weis Companies, is treasurer; and Carolina Rock, of Express Scripts, is secretary.
About 35 facility professionals and associates have already joined the chapter.
"Being a member of a prestigious organization such as IFMA is a privilege because the extent to which you can get involved knows no bounds," said Turczak. "The saying 'you get what you put into it' is the best way to describe the benefits. The success of our chapter hinges on the involvement of each member. Members can grow both personally and professionally from the benefits of this chapter, so I encourage them to get involved."
The IFMA board of directors gave approval to the formation of the NY Tech Valley Chapter of IFMA in April at the association's Facility Fusion conference in Philadelphia, Penn. The board will formally present the charter certificate to chapter leaders July 30 at Proctor's Theater in Schenectady, New York.
For more information about the NY Tech Valley Chapter of IFMA, visit http://ifma-nytechvalley.org. To learn more about IFMA's chapters, click here.
IFMA is the world's largest and most widely recognized international association for professional facility managers, supporting more than 19,000 members in 78 countries. The association's members, represented in 124 chapters and 16 councils worldwide, manage more than 37 billion square feet of property and annually purchase more than US$100 billion in products and services. Formed in 1980, IFMA certifies facility managers, conducts research, provides educational programs, recognizes facility management certificate programs and produces World Workplace, the world's largest facility management conference and exposition. To join and follow IFMA's social media outlets online, visit the association's LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter pages. For more information, visit the IFMA press room or www.ifma.org.


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Well, somehow filmmaker Eric Red found a way to make Famke Janssen look slightly less hot than she normally does. I don't know if that's an accomplishment or something he should be punished for…
Said look is from the first still from Red's return to the director's seat, the supernatural thriller 100 Feet. Arrow in the Head, of course, were the first guys to get the first official still cause, well, that's just how they roll. Click the little image to see the whole thing!
AITH also announced today the launch of the official 100 Feet blog, which of course they will be hosting on the site. Check out the official 100 Feet blog here for updated news on the film, entries from the filmmaker(s), behind the scenes stuff and a lot more!
Wish you could tie Famke to your radiator in our forums!
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So on Wednesday I came in to work to find that my building's firewall had started blocking Disqus. I'm sure you're asking why this matters. Well, for quite some time now I've prided myself on remaining one of the most active members on MyIGN for nearly a year (next week will be my 1 year anniversary here) not only through blogging but also contributing to the community by reading others' blogs as well. It's not only something I do to make the day here at this dead-end job move a little faster, but something I get enjoyment out of as well. I would much rather read a grammatical-error ridden blog from a member of the community than some padded opinion piece from cnn.com. However, since Disqus is now blocked, I am unable to comment on blogs from work (which is normally where I do a majority of my reading) and as a result, I find myself at a loss of motivation to read as many of them without being able to properly leave a response.
I don't want you to think I plan to leave the community or anything of that sort, because I don't! I may take a hiatus here and there but I plan to stick with this community no matter who or who isn't around. I enjoy reading and I enjoy writing. I plan to still do plenty of both... I just might not be able to leave an immediate response like I used to. So from now on, if you have a blog that you are particularly proud of and you think is worth reading, feel free to leave a link on my wall to it. I won't be one of those users that gets annoyed by it. If anything, it's a reminder to me to check it out. I still plan to continue actively blogging and if you write a response to one of my posts that is longer than 3 words, I'll respond. It just may take a few hours before you see it since I can't respond from work anymore.
I just wanted to let everyone know what was going on. My usage on here has been sporadic at best lately anyway since I've been blowing through an 800 page prep book for my CCNA exam, but I am still here for you guys.
PS - this is not an "I'm Quitting" blog... just in case you were wondering.