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"Hell is empty, and all the devils are here."
-Shakespeare, The Tempest
As soon as the financial crisis erupted, the finger-pointing began. Should the blame fall on Wall Street, Main Street, or Pennsylvania Avenue? On greedy traders, misguided regulators, sleazy subprime companies, cowardly legislators, or clueless home buyers?
According to Bethany McLean and Joe Nocera, two of America's most acclaimed business journalists, the real answer is all of the above-and more. Many devils helped bring hell to the economy. And the full story, in all of its complexity and detail, is like the legend of the blind men and the elephant. Almost everyone has missed the big picture. Almost no one has put all the pieces together.
All the Devils Are Here goes back several decades to weave the hidden history of the financial crisis in a way no previous book has done. It explores the motivations of everyone from famous CEOs, cabinet secretaries, and politicians to anonymous lenders, borrowers, analysts, and Wall Street traders. It delves into the powerful American mythology of homeownership. And it proves that the crisis ultimately wasn't about finance at all; it was about human nature.
Among the devils you'll meet in vivid detail:
Angelo Mozilo, the CEO of Countrywide, who dreamed of spreading homeownership to the masses, only to succumb to the peer pressure-and the outsized profits-of the sleaziest subprime lending.
Roland Arnall, a respected philanthropist and diplomat, who made his fortune building Ameriquest, a subprime lending empire that relied on blatantly deceptive lending practices.
Hank Greenberg, who built AIG into a Rube Goldberg contraption with an undeserved triple-A rating, and who ran it so tightly that he was the only one who knew where all the bodies were buried.
Stan O'Neal of Merrill Lynch, aloof and suspicious, who suffered from "Goldman envy" and drove a proud old firm into the ground by promoting cronies and pushing out his smartest lieutenants.
Lloyd Blankfein, who helped turn Goldman Sachs from a culture that famously put clients first to one that made clients secondary to its own bottom line.
Franklin Raines of Fannie Mae, who (like his predecessors) bullied regulators into submission and let his firm drift away from its original, noble mission.
Brian Clarkson of Moody's, who aggressively pushed to increase his rating agency's market share and stock price, at the cost of its integrity.
Alan Greenspan, the legendary maestro of the Federal Reserve, who ignored the evidence of a growing housing bubble and turned a blind eye to the lending practices that ultimately brought down Wall Street-and inflicted enormous pain on the country.
Just as McLean's The Smartest Guys in the Room was hailed as the best Enron book on a crowded shelf, so will All the Devils Are Here be remembered for finally making sense of the meltdown and its consequences.
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10 ways to Make Jesus Famous
10 ways to Make Jesus Famous
Anyone who knows me will know that one of my favourite hash tags is #MJF standing for Make Jesus Famous. I 100% believe that this is my mission in life. "But isn't Jesus already Famous?" You might ask and yes I would agree in some parts of the world but even so, doesn't he deserve all the attention? There are some parts of the world who have never heard of Jesus. For example, I know in Eastern Europe if you mention the name Jesus they will immediately think you are talking about the footballer called Jesus and i'm sure in other parts of the world they would have no idea who you were talking about. Therefore I am going to be obedient in the mission to Make Jesus Famous and I know the Bible is clear that God cares more about our obedience than our sacrifice.
I also know I am not the only one called to do this. I think this is a calling to all Christians. I believe all Christians are called to make the name of Jesus known to their world (family, friends, work etc), their community, their town, their city, their country and to the ends of the earth.
But how do we make Jesus famous?
There are many practical ways of doing this and I believe they are very important but I think a good starting point is in our one to one alone time with God which I will begin with in my Top Ten ways to Make Jesus Famous…
1: Alone time with God
Spend alone time with God just listening to him. Remember we have two ears and one mouth so use them in that proportion. God wants to speak to you, he longs for it because he is love. When we are in love we just want to spend time and talk to that person we love. The scriptures talk about what God whispers to us we will shout from the rooftops. So what is God whispering to you to shout from the rooftops? Anyone can shout from rooftops but if it's from God it will truly make a difference and that will make Jesus Famous.
2: The secret place
Do things in Secret. The secret place is where its at people. I think God wants us to get more excited in our private time with him than in public. The Bible says he will reward us in public for what we
do in secret. Whether that's fasting and praying, being kind or being generous. It may go unseen by the world but not by God and I think the greatest reward is getting to play a small part in being used by him to build the Kingdom of God! When you do this people will see God's hand over your life & that will make Jesus Famous.
3: Lift up the name of Jesus.
Lift up the name of Jesus in your own heart and you can't help but lift him up in the world. The Bible says if we lift up the name Jesus it will draw people to him. Our job is to lift up Jesus, to be unashamed of him no matter what and he will do the rest. We don't draw the crowd, he does and when he draws people to himself, they will see how irresistible he is and that will make Jesus Famous.
4: The goodness of God
Talk about the goodness of God. The Bible also says when we talk about the goodness of God that it will also draw people to him. So take time and meditate on how good God is to you then brag about him big time.
5: Be the same person
Be the same person on stage and off stage. Yeh sure your message will make Jesus famous on stage but off stage will do it more! I always make sure that at any show or anywhere I am asked to speak, that I stay behind to talk to people. Not one person is better than another. This will keep you grounded and it's where the real ministry is. If we are not the same person up close as we are afar we will only hurt people and repel people from Jesus as it's a bad presentation of Jesus. I remember hearing a quote like…' people are not bored of the gospel but are bored of a poor presentation of the Gospel.' I think humility is the best presentation of the gospel as the Bible says God gives grace to the humble and that grace will get us to places we don't deserve or places we could not get to on our own. It gives us a platform to make Jesus Famous.
6: Transparency
We are in a generation where they are fed up of lies. They want the truth and they can see right through things that are false. There was a study carried out with young people which involved presenting them with a bottle of Mountain Dew and asking them what they saw. The top answer was diabetes. You see, people can see right through you if your full of it. So be transparent even when it's hard like my latest video coming out says (check out my YouTube channel www.youtube.com/c/spokenlight15 and make sure you subscribe to get to see it first) 'if you let God he will turn each trial into triumph, each wound into someone else's healing, each test into a testimony, each mess into a message.' So maybe what you went through had a bigger purpose to make Jesus Famous. Keep it real, be the real deal.
7: Be faithful.
The Bible says that God looks down to the whole world for that faithful person to be used by him. So trust him and don't give up on what he has called you to do. God didn't call the qualified he qualified the called.
8: Serve.
Don't try and change people just serve them and Jesus will be made Famous. The Bible says it's not by our strength or might but by his power and one of the most powerful ways I have seen this is by loving God and loving people. I have found the best way to love people is to serve them. The last will become the first. This also reminds me of one the most beautiful images ever: Jesus washing his disciples' feet and telling them, if you want to be greatest in the kingdom you must become the least.
9: Be the promoter not the the boxer
A good promoter will point everyone to the boxer. Promoters are not usually well known but boxers are. I think sometimes we try and be the boxer, trying to fight our own battles and want Jesus to be our promoter when it should be the other way around. We should be like any good promoter or extra in a movie and go unnoticed as we point to the star, Jesus. I am just thankful I get to be in the movie at all.
10: Be willing
Last but not least, be willing, be available, be ready to do whatever God asks you to do because when you follow Jesus and become a true disciple your life will only point to him.
Thank you so much for reading this guys. Me and my beautiful wife had a vision a few years back that we where standing on a stage wearing t-shirts that had text printed on them saying "Make Jesus Famous." So we will soon be launching an online clothing line called MJF Clothing. Part of the profit made will go to charities, missionaries & ministries as we have it in our heart to partner with people to Make Jesus Famous as well as tackling poverty as we believe it is the heart beat of God to help the least of these. Even though this will be cool, we see it more than a clothing line but a mission and movement for Jesus. When people wear the clothes they will Make Jesus Famous in their own world. We will keep you updated when the official launch is but we would love it if you could pray for us as we launch this it would mean so much to us. Love you guys, in the meantime MAKE JESUS FAMOUS!
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Gospel artiste Cwesi Oteng says his songs have made lot of impact on the African scene and beyond.
"My song ebey God wey he dey bless me moved from the 30th position to a top five spot within few weeks in Kenya," he told CITI FM Drive host Nii Kpakpo Thompson, in an interview on Friday December 21.
Cwesi Oteng also revealed he's signed onto the record label BBnZLive, home to rapper/producer/singer EL .
Oteng, who is billed to perform at CITI FM's Decemba2Rememba concert on December 24, says he is all fired up for the show, promising a never-before-seen stage craft.


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A 33-year-old man has appeared in court in Dublin following the seizure of heroin with an estimated street value of €900,000.
The man was arrested in Newcastle, Co Dublin by gardaí targeting the sale and supply of drugs by an organised crime gang in the Clondalkin and Ballyfermot areas of the city.
The man was remanded on bail to appear in court again on 19 June.
A 46-year-old man who was also arrested at the scene was later released without charge.


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Boxer Larry Holmes Threatened Me
Interning on Late Night with Conan O'Brien during their second season on the air meant I was exposed to many "firsts." It was the first time I had to track down nude photos of someone (a guest who had appeared in Playboy). It was the first time a celebrity flirted with me (she thought I was a segment producer, not an intern). And it was definitely the first time a champion boxer threatened me. See, I was supposed to get a karaoke laser disc for boxer Larry Holmes to sing along to, like a late night infomercial. Well, the one i brought back didn't have English subtitles, only Japanese. Larry was mad - he thought I was trying to make him look stupid - but once we ran through the skit I was let off the hook. You see, everyone realized it was funnier to have Japanese characters scrolling along the bottom of the screen while Larry sang the classics. Instead of a punch, I got a hug.


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Steamboat Springs, CO (May 2, 2014) — Effective January 1, 2015, SmartWool LLC – a wholly owned subsidiary of VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) – will begin operating in Canada through VF Corp's Canadian platform, VF Outdoor Canada. SmartWool will join The North Face, Vans, Reef and Jansport to take advantage of the logistical, planning and back office support of VF Outdoor Canada.
"SmartWool is committed to a partnership business model," says Mark Satkiewicz, SmartWool LLC president. "By investing in the business and moving to the VF Outdoor Canada platform, retailer partners from Halifax to Victoria will benefit immensely through a direct connection to the brand." To this end, all sales reps will remain unchanged, providing stability and consistency to Canadian SmartWool accounts. SmartWool retailers will also benefit greatly from investments in marketing assets and other tools to elevate brand awareness and drive sell-through.
SmartWool® products have been distributed in Canada through Bud Shirley and BlueRiver Trading (BRT) since 1996. BRT will continue to support SmartWool through December 31, 2014. "We could not be more grateful to Bud, Helyn and the entire BlueRiver Trading team for nearly 20 years of dedication," adds Satkiewicz.
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First, I'm no doctor so this advice is not intended to be substitute for consulting with a medical professional. If you think you are experiencing a medical emergency, seek immediate medical attention.
But I am a Dad and these things interest me. So I hopped on over the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and took a page out of their book "What to do in a Medical Emergency" They have information on everything from Abdominal Pain to Snake Bites to Vomiting. But what interests me the most is the fundamentals like "Is It An Emergency?" because before we go diving into the particulars of specific emergencies, its' good to look at it from 30,000 feet.
AECP says it is essential to know how to recognize the signs of a medical emergency – because correctly interpreting and acting on these signs could potentially save the life of a loved one — or your own life — one day. Many people experience the symptoms of an emergency, such as a stroke or a heart attack, but for various reasons (such as fear), delay seeking care right away. For many medical emergencies, time is of the essence, and delays in treatment can often lead to more serious consequences.
Emergency physicians believe it is the responsibility of every individual to learn to recognize the warning signs of a medical emergency. The following signs and symptoms and are not intended to represent every kind of medical emergency, but rather to provide examples of common issues.
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AECP says you also can learn to recognize — and act on —emergency warning signs by taking a first aid class and learning CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). Your local hospital, American Red Cross or
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DUP MEP Diane Dodds has raised awareness of persecution against Christians globally after attending the launch of the Open Doors World Watch List for 2014 in the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
The World Watch List is the only survey that measures how the religious freedoms of Christians are being upheld globally. Within the EU Parliament, Mrs Dodds has been instrumental in highlighting the plight of Christians worldwide, most recently co-hosting a seminar to publicise the experience of victims of violence in Nigeria.
Mrs Dodds, commenting after the event, said: "It was a great privilege to be able to attend the launch of the Open Doors World Watch List 2014 and to once again highlight global persecution against Christians in Europe.
"In the past five years, I have made it a personal priority to put the spotlight firmly on these violations of religious freedoms. This event provided an excellent opportunity for MEPs from across the 28 member states to come together to help raise awareness and give a voice to those who have been silenced because of persecution," said the MEP.
"It is no surprise, but equally deplorable, that North Korea is the most dangerous place on earth to live as a Christian. The 2014 World Watch List highlights a worrying trend in that persecution in 36 of the 50 top countries is motivated by Islamic extremism," she added.


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Donkey Kong 3
Review by MRowe_
"Good game that gets a bad rap..."
Well I got this game the other day just because my fellow reviewers here at GameFaqs said it was bad. Well in my opinion on this one they couldn't be anymore wrong, but remember folks it's just my little opinion.
Graphics 7/10
Remember people when you [lay this game it's a 8-Bit system so don't say the graphics stink, because for the graphics system the 8-Bit NES ran on these graphics are pretty good.
GamePlay 8/10
Gameplay in this game is pretty good, but not as simple as the classic gameplay for the first two Donkey Kong games. But in the first few levels it's easy as pie, but when you hit level three or four, then it becomes a little harder than the average game.
Sound 8/10
There aren't many sounds in this game, so there isn't much to grade. But the sounds od the spray and losing a life aren't too bad.
Fun Factor 7/10
This game is hard at times, but that's what has always made the Donkey Kong series great. So yes this game is very fun, but can get on your nerves when you die a lot in one
Rent or Buy?
Well I made a trade for this game so I really didn't buy it, but I think this game is a must have for classic arcade fans and Donkey Kong fans alike. Or maybe for a little one who is learning the art of 8-Bit gaming. But if you aren't any of the above then I recomend a rent and not a buy. But like I said if you are on the above list buy this game if you can find it!!!!!
Over All 8/10
This game is the port of the third part of the classic Donkey Kong arcade game series to hit the NES and this is one of the better arcade ports the NES had, so if you love the Donkey Kong series or just love ports of classic arcade games then buy this game, if not get it from a friend or rent it, but at the very least give this classic game a chance.
Reviewer's Rating: 4.0 - Great
Originally Posted: 09/01/00, Updated 09/01/00
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-- Mary Catherine Dwyer, 79, 1490 Willard Drive, died Sunday evening, Dec. 13, 1998, at Aultman Hospital in Canton, after a two week illness.
Services will be Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Christ United Church of Christ on North Main Street in Orrville, with the Rev. Randy Gehres officiating. Burial will be at Crown Hill Cemetery in Orrville.
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Arrangements are being handled by Auble Funeral Home in Orrville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Christ United Church of Christ Memorial Fund, 301 N. Main St., Orrville 44667.
Surviving in addition to her husband are sons and daughters-in-law, Tom and Maureen Dwyer of Medina and Terry and Annette Dwyer of Orrville and a daughter and son-in-law, Maryjo and Patrick Landers of Stow; grandchildren, Anne Marie Everett, Kelly Kathleen Dwyer, Catlin Mary Dwyer, Sara Elizabeth Dwyer, Nickolas Andrew Dwyer, Erin Francis Landers and Emilee Kathleen Landers; a great grandson, Cody Anthony Everett; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill and Jean Ott of Jeromesville and Delbert and Libby Ott of Marshallville; sisters and a brother-in-law, Violet Zeigler of Marshallville, Maxine Pressler and Pauline and Clark Bricker, all of Massillon; and numerous nieces and nephews.


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Harvest Moon: Magical Melody
Review by Sephiroth101
"Flawed, yet still an excellent game that returns to the roots."
I hate lengthly introductions, so lets make this short. Magical Melody aims to return to the roots of the Harvest Moon series and get away from the way the more recent installations (Save the Homeland/A Wonderful Life) work. In other words, back to putting farming back in the spotlight instead of the socialization factor. While it works excellent for the most part, there are a rather alarming amount of major flaws, mostly from the result of a rushed product. The intro to this game is like the others, of you coming to the farm and how you got there. This involves having to rescue the Harvest Goddess from previous games, who is mysteriously encased in stone. This involves collecting musical notes, and hence the title of the game, Magical Melody.
Gameplay - 9
Magical Melody plays a lot more like the SNES Harvest Moon and Harvest Moon 64 than the games on the current generation consoles. This means you have a sizable amount of property and plenty of ways to make cash from farming crops, raising animals, foraging, and mining. A new aspect is a visible stamina and fatigue meter, though it is MUCH shorter when compared to previous games. This tends to limit physical activity in a very large way. If you plant say six fields of 3x3 crops, it will take all your starting stamina to water it. You must then work by eating random things to bring it back up. The limitation here is massive and impacts the game drastically, though it is needed because of some following points.
Crops in the game are significantly cheaper than in the others. Most crop seeds will be bought for 20-60g at the store. In turn, this can plant up nine crops. Each crop can then sell from 100-300 on average. On average you can make 45 times more in profit than what you spent. This makes the game extremely easy if you decide to load up on crops. Grass costs 50g, only one-tenth of that when compared to the previous games. Money flows in Magical Melody.
Animals are much better and more balanced. Bringing them inside and out is relatively easy. They have a high initial cost and will not produce any significant profit for a long time. One thing that seems odd is that chickens will not lay eggs outdoors. They do eat for free, but it seems that they are destined to be indoors 24/7. You can bring them out in the morning and put them indoors at night to get the best of both worlds, but it takes a significant amount of time to do so. There is also a significant framerate hit when a large amount of animals are on the screen.
Mining in this game is an even easier way to get gold compared to crops. Even mediocre ores will sell for vast amounts, and when winter rolls around, you can leave will your pockets overflowing with money. Mining takes a good amount of real world time though and patience to help counter that, plus the limited stamina.
Moving onto the rest of the game, it doesn't flow in real time. People do not walk from location to location, but teleport to where they should be if you leave the screen and come back. Fishing is for the most part much improved, and is done much like in Animal Crossing. There are a significant amount of fish and places to fish year around. Individual townsfolk are so-so. There are a total of 21 people to marry (10 girls, 10 guys, one guy/girl mix) and each one varies a lot from the previous one. Unfortunately, dialogue and cutscenes are few and far between compared to previous games once again. Each person has one to three lines that they say for each level of friendship. The character pictures that you see next to dialogue are also missing from the game. Each person you can marry has a rival, though for some reason only one scene for each couple was shipped with the U.S. version and the couples also never marry each other. Once married, you can have a child though it doesn't grow up, much like the SNES/N64 games.
Music/sounds - 4
One music track plays for each season (Winter/Spring/Summer/Autumn). It gets rather repetitive and is a throwback from A Wonderful Life where you could select from a large amount of songs to play. Sound effects are good, though each character has only one or two "sounds" they make when you talk to them, most done in a rather comedic tone of voice (things like "Hi!" "Hey" "Ugh" "Ma!"). Overall it is pretty good, but the very limited selection of music and sounds devastates the score.
Replayability - 10
There are a LOT of ways to play this game. You can be a rancher, a farmer, a miner, a socializer or all of the above. You can spend all day fishing or all day foraging for goods. You have control over who moves into town and who leaves by your friendships. You can deweed the town or deforest it. There are a large amount of properties to buy in the game and an even larger amount of friends to make. Let us not forget that you can also choose to play as a boy or a girl. There is also the main goal of the game, to save the Harvest Goddess by collecting music notes. These are things simple like stay in the sun for X amount of hours or more challenging like make X amount of friends. Collecting them all or as fast as possible leave plenty of challenges for replayability. There are also a few multiplayer minigames if you got a friend to play with.
Execution - 4
While the game itself is very fun and massive, there are many flaws and missing things that can't go by without mention. These include things like the limited sounds, the limited dialogue for each character, the extreme ease of making money, the lack of a real-time world, which nearly every Harvest Moon before had, the total lack of rival marriages and more cutscenes, all which were in the Japanese version but cut for U.S. release. Localization teams also censored all instances of alcohol by replacing things like wine with soda but left the ability to axe your pet and the townspeople. Small things like the lack of the greenhouse nibble away at the score.
Overall - 7
Do the flaws hurt the game? Yes. The game made many leaps forward but too many steps back. None-the-less, it is an excellent game with a rather large amount of replayability. The game could have been perfect, but when release dates have to be made, things will get cut. Rent it or buy it, the experience is worth it.
Reviewer's Rating: 3.5 - Good
Originally Posted: 04/25/06
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Antipodean Anti-Gloss Pop ...
Welcome to The Electric Era's power transfer station.
The truth is we neither sell power nor cars, we make music. We like the taste of it. We are a dash of 80s Dunedin ginger pop tarts a la The Clean, The Chills and The Verlaines, with added hints of British caramel Post-Punk reminiscent of Joy Division and The Cure, all blobbed on some Berlin-era Bowie steamed pudding.
It taste like …
The Electric Era's Antipodean Anti-Gloss Pop.
Band Members
Karsten: Vocals and guitar
- Leal: Backing vocals and bass guitar
- Anna: Drums
Guest Kooks: Brignall Wood, Marcel Bellve, Taneth Peel, David Chechelashvili, Aroha Harawira, Matthias Postel


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Compassion Theatre Company Presents 'Mrs Warren's Profession' 7/14-25
Compassion Theater Company Presents George Bernard Shaw's "Mrs. Warren's Profession" July 14 through July 25.
The show will be performed at Shetler Studios & Theaters located at 244 West 54th Street, 12th floor New York, New York 10019 Between Broadway and 8th Avenue on 54th Street. 75 seat theater in Midtown Manhattan. 12th floor accessible by elevator. Refreshments available. One intermission. Air Conditioned.
The story centers on the relationship between Mrs Warren, a prostitute, described by Shaw as "on the whole, a genial and fairly presentable old blackguard of a woman," and her "prudish" daughter, Vivie.[1] Mrs Warren is a middle-aged woman whose Cambridge-educated daughter, Vivie, is horrified to discover that her mother's fortune was made managing high-class brothels. The two strong women make a brief reconciliation when Mrs Warren explains her impoverished youth, which originally led her into prostitution. Vivie forgives her mother until learning that the highly profitable business remains in operation.
Shaw said he wrote the play "to draw attention to the truth that prostitution is caused, not by female depravity and male licentiousness, but simply by underpaying, undervaluing, and overworking women so shamefully that the poorest of them are forced to resort to prostitution to keep body and soul together."
The cast includes Beth Adler, Carina Moses, Alexander Harvey, Vincent Petrosini, Dave T. Koenig, and Franco Pistritto. The creative team includes Directed by Juan Reinoso, Costumes by Victoria DePew, Set Design by Robert Eggers, Lighting and Sound by Vincent Allen, Stage Manager Chimmy Gunn.
For tickets online visit www.TheaterMania.com Or call: 866-811-4111 or 212-352-3101
Tickets are $17.00 for adults and $15.00 for students and seniors


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It was sloppy, inconsistent and at times downright ugly. In the Nebraska-Creighton rivalry, though, that's the way it usually seems to be.
With both teams combining to shoot 15-of-64 from 3-point range and neither establishing any sort of sustained offensive consistency, it was Nebraska that made the most plays down the stretch to top its instate rival 59-54 on Sunday at the Devaney Center.
After shooting just 3-of-18 from beyond the arc in the first half, the Huskers (6-2 overall) came out firing to start the second and opened with a 22-8 run to turn an eight-point halftime deficit into a 43-37 lead with the help of six 3-pointers.
Nebraska never trailed from that point on, though the Bluejays (4-4) did pull within just one point in the final minute. The Huskers have now won three straight over Creighton, marking their longest winning streak in the series since 1998.
"There's no question (the turning point) was us starting to make shots, because they were definitely going to make us shoot them," head coach Doc Sadler said. "At least we weren't showing the tentativeness that we had shown in the past of jumping up and shooting it. No question about it, making those 3s was probably good for our spirit. It got the crowd into the game. I can't imagine sitting there as a crowd watching that first half. That's hard to get into."
Creighton looked to be on its way to taking the game in the last minute when center Kenny Lawson Jr. hit a jump hook to cut it to 55-54 with 1:08 to play, but the Bluejays couldn't get the stop they needed and sent NU senior guard Lance Jeter to the line with 26.3 remaining.
Jeter hit both free throws to make it 57-54, giving Creighton one last possession to tie the game. Lawson had an open look at the top of the key that was off target, but he pulled down his own rebound and kicked the ball out to guard Antoine Young for one last shot.
Young couldn't get his feet set and put up a fade away 3 that fell short, and Jeter hauled in the rebound. Surprisingly, the Bluejays didn't foul Jeter, and he passed the ball up court to senior guard Drake Beranek for a breakaway lay-up with .06 on the clock to seal the win.
"It feels good," junior guard Brandon Richardson said. "We've got our bragging rights, so we're going to carry that through next year until the next time we play."
Offense was definitely hard to come by for both teams in the first half, as even though Creighton took a 29-21 lead into halftime there was little offensive rhythm on either side of the floor.
While the Bluejays made just one of their first 10 shots of the game, they were able to get some momentum going behind tough and physical play on the boards. Behind eight offensive rebounds in the first half, CU put together a 19-5 run to jump out to a 27-16 lead with 3:20 to go in the half.
Nebraska was able to chip away and cut the deficit to eight points, but it definitely didn't help itself with its perimeter shooting. The Huskers shot 18 3-pointers in the first half, making just three, while also turning the ball over seven times.
Richardson, who scored eight of his game-high 18 points in the opening half, was the only somewhat consistent scoring threat for NU.
"Neither teams' offense was real aggressive (in the first half), and I don't know why that was," Sadler said. "One reason probably was one team shot 18 3s and the other team shot 15 3s. Well if you're shooting all 3-point shots, then obviously you're going to be playing on the perimeter all the time, you're not going to get to the free throw line and you're not going to get a chance to get your offense going. I think that had a lot to do with it."
When all was said and done, Nebraska shot a season-high 31 3-pointers, making nine, while Creighton shot just 6-of-33 from beyond the arc. The 31 3-point attempts were the Huskers' most in a game since 2007 and the fourth-most under Sadler.
Though they helped NU get a victory Sunday, Sadler said his team wouldn't be able win too many more games shooting that much from the perimeter. His players agreed.
"We've got to throw the ball to the post," Richardson said. "The game is played inside-out, and it's much easier if we can throw the ball down there. You can't really win a lot of games shooting 30-plus 3-pointers, but it just so happened that we did tonight. I'm sure we'll get it corrected going into next game, but it was just one of those days where we just had to because they were open."
Jeter finished 12 points, six rebounds and six assists for the Huskers, who have now won four straight games since losing their first two games of the Puerto Rico Tip-Off last month. Freshman forward Doug McDermott was the only Creighton player to score in double figures with 10 points, as the Bluejays have now dropped three in a row.
Nebraska returns to action on Wednesday for another home game against Alcorn State.
"We're just trying to take every game step by step and win every game, because these are big games," Jeter said. "You never want to lose at home, because it can hurt you, and that's what we're going to do, just keep protecting our home and keep getting better each day."
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***Sophomore forward Christian Standhardinger was held out of the lineup for the second straight game for academic reasons.
"As soon as he gets caught up (academically) he'll be back out here," Sadler said.
***Nebraska's eight turnovers in the win were a season-low, as it hadn't committed less than 12 in any of its first seven games.
***With six assists and zero turnovers, Jeter continued his impressive run of ball security in recent weeks. Over the past three games, Jeter has an assist-to-turnover ratio of 16-to-1.
***Though he only finished with six points, junior guard Caleb Walker hauled in a career-high 10 rebounds on Sunday, and he was also 2-of-3 shooting from beyond the arc.


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I had both lids done 4 weeks ago. I have some ectropion on the outside of both bottom lids.I have been using warm soaks and massage. Should I still be thinking that this will correct itself or has enough time passed to start thinking about some other correction measures?
How Long Does It Take for Ectropion to Correct Itself After Eyelid Surgery?
Doctor Answers 2
Ectropion after eyelid surgery
Unless the ectropion is causing ocular surface damage, waiting is probably the best recommendation since the full healing can take 6-12 months. Even if your eyes feel OK, consider getting a detailed cornea and anterior segment exam (by your ophthalmologist or oculoplastic surgeon) to determine if there are subtle exposure-related changes that may need more intense management.
Ectropion may require revision blepharoplasty.
Of course you should wait several months. Sometimes injecting a tiny amount of Kenalog helps, depending on the anatomy. But you may well need a revision blepharoplasty with canthopexy. Sometimes, lid shortening helps. This can be tricky surgery.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.


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2x OCZ Technology Vertex Series 30GB MLC SSD's
1x AMD/ATI Radeon HD 4890 1GB PCI-E Graphics Card
1x AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Processor
1x AMD Phenom II ??? Black Edition Processor *TOP SECRET*
To get the most out of this event, we've decided to split the prizes up among three different contests. You will need to register at www.techreaction.net/forums in order to qualify for any of the prizes. Here's how to win:
The OCZ Vertex Giveaway!
To qualify to win either of the two OCZ Vertex SSD's, simply make at least 35 posts, or at least three new threads per week* by August 1st. Names will be picked at random from those who qualify.
The AMD Phenom II X4 955 BE & Radeon HD4890 Overclocking Contest!
In order to win either the Phenom II X4 955 or the HD4890, you will need to tweak!
- The benchmark is 3DMark 05.
- The objective: To achieve a 3DMark Score of 25000, or as close to it as possible. The first person to nail the score on the button will have his/her pick of either prize, and the next person closest to the score will win the remaining prize.**
- Any hardware and any operating system will qualify.
The AMD Phenom II ??? *TOP SECRET* Giveaway!
This giveaway is for a soon to be announced product from AMD. Once this new chip is launched, there will be a review posted on the front page of TechREACTION.net. In this review will be a keyword you'll need to find.
Once the product is launched, the review is posted, and you have read the review to find the keyword, there will be a short quiz posted in a new thread in the forums. In order to qualify you will need to post in this thread and answer each of the questions about the new chip and the review correctly. Those who answer the questions correctly will have their names tossed into a hat where one name will be selected at random.
The best part about this giveaway is that there is something for everyone. Come register at the forums and participate to win! This contest is world-wide.
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The processor name is Phenom TWKR
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top secret =TWKR or x4 965 BE?:)
[...] TechREACTION.net is proud to announce a brand new promotion for the month of the July! The promo will consist of both an overclocking contest for the gifted, as well as a plain old hardware giveaway for the average user! This month we will be giving away some of the latest and greatest hardware on the planet. The prizes include: 2x OCZ Technology Vertex Series 30GB MLC SSD's 1x AMD/ATI Radeon HD 4890 1GB PCI-E Graphics Card 1x AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Processor 1x AMD Phenom II ??? Black Edition Processor *TOP SECRET* View the official post over at TechReaction.net here as well as the forum thread about the contest here. The contest is pretty fun and should be obtainable with any number of newer setups. Get out your 3DMark 05 and start tweaking [...]


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Jerusalem (Nov. 23)
Premier Menachem Begin said that he would like to invite the opposition Labor Party to discuss the possible formation of a national unity government but the conditions demanded by Labor were "unreasonable" and unacceptable.
Begin made his remarks at yesterday's Cabinet meeting after a flurry of speculation in recent weeks that a national coalition might be under consideration. The speculation was touched off by the activity of Education Minister Zevulun Hammer who raised the idea in private talks with Begin and Labor Party leaders and by former Premier Yitzhak Rabin who said, in a published interview last week, that he would favor a Labor-Likud alliance provided the government thus formed established new guidelines.
Begin said yesterday that it was "a pity" Hammer was unable to elicit a positive response from the Labor Alignment. He said Rabin's conditions — that Labor have veto power over new settlements on the West Bank, that basic policy lines be revised and that all parties pledge to hold new elections in one year — were absolutely unacceptable to Likud. Rabin, as "a serious politician" should have known this himself, Begin said.
He added, however, that he would like to see a unity government established and if Labor agreed to enter negotiations without pre-conditions, "I would be happy to invite them."
Begin has made such offers in the past. Labor Party chairman Shimon Peres told a press conference in Tel Aviv last week that Begin had no intention of forming a coalition with Labor as an equal partner and therefore Labor could not possibly consider such a move.


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Time Off Work + Mommy Makeover
Hairstylist Here Getting MM. How Long Till I Can Be Comfortably Back at Work?
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I am a full time nail tech, I was wondering when is the earliest I can go back to work and should I avoid doin pedicures until 2 weeks or 6 weeks post op? READ MORE
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I am a mother of three beautiful children. They are in their teens and I have thought about giving my body a tune-up. After researching for months, I... READ MORE
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Hello to all, Thank you in advance for your replies.... I'm schedule for a MM on Nov 19 of this year, the thing is I only get a week off work - no... READ MORE
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Do I need liposuction as well? Do you think i am a good candidate for these procedures? I work in a hospital working essentially 12 hours walking, 3... READ MORE
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I would like to get a breast augmentation and a tummy tuck. I'm debating on the tummy tuck because I work at a spa as a massage therapist and I get... READ MORE
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I am able to take 14 days off of work and want to make this cost less as well as have only one downtime but am worried about safety.my other option... READ MORE
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The Nike Air Footscape Woven Chukka is already on the shelves this fall, and it looks like its relative in low-top, unwoven form is also making a comeback this season. The Air Footscap...Read More
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text: FSC had a great time last week, at the AVN Adult Expo held at the Sands Expo Center, in Las Vegas. Lots of fans and stars attended the annual convention, which features the best and the next in adult entertainment. The companies featured above are all strong supporters of FSC – and one of the best things about the Vegas show is it's the one time of year that we get to see friends, old and new. The adult entertainment community is tight-knit, and we are proud to be a part of it. – jc


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November 17 2013
Play resumes Sunday at Mayakoba
Play resumed under partly cloudy skies Sunday at Mayakoba, with the leaders facing a 29-hole finish at the OHL Classic.
Robert Karlsson birdied the par-3 eighth hole right after play resumed to get to 16 under for the first time.
It's going to take a lot of birdies to win Sunday -- the field has been playing lift, clean and place, and the course remains wet from the four inches of rain that fell on Thursday.


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Save Teaching American History Grants–Contact Your Senator Now!Breaking News
The National Coalition for History is asking you to email letters to your U.S. Senators as soon as possible urging them to save the Teaching American History (TAH) Grants Program and Civic Education funding (through competitive grants).
Legislation is currently being drafted in the Senate that would fund federal programs for the rest of this fiscal year, FY 2011. It is absolutely vital that our members send emails as soon as possible to save TAH and Civics funding in FY'11. We will be sending a separate sample letter regarding FY'12 appropriations and the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) later this spring.
The immediate, critical first priority is to save these two funding streams in the FY'11 budget for the U.S Department of Education. The House of Representatives has already targeted TAH and civics education for elimination. However, the Senate is drafting its FY'11 funding bill now and there is still time to save these programs if we act quickly.
If you click here you will be directed to a sample letter. Please feel free to craft your own letter, the important paragraph to be sure you include is:
"To help our nation's schools meet their civic mission to help students understand their rights and responsibilities as citizens, Congress should retain the Teaching American History Grants program and maintain federal funding support for civic education, while making the civics grants competitive. The civic education grants should go to non-profits with a demonstrated ability to deliver civic education programs, emphasis should be on programs serving currently under-served student populations." You can put that in your own words, but be sure to get the points in that paragraph across.
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If we lose the funding for these two vital programs at the Department of Education in FY'11 it will be very difficult to get that funding back in FY'12 appropriations and the ESEA re-authorization. That is why it is vital you send your e-letters to your US Senators today! Thank You!
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Back in March of this year, there was a minor fire stirred up over some comments that former Denver Broncos quarterback Brady Quinn said in reference to Tim Tebow leapfrogging him in his eyes to become the starter. Basically they boil down to Quinn saying Tebow got the nod because of the fans, and maybe because of the billboard that was up of Tebow as well. Considering Quinn's current stature of being an NFL bust, not much was made of these few sentences.
Apparently though, Tebow has been holding a slight grudge about it and decided to get back.
According to GatorZone,com, who has since removed the story from it's website, Tebow took a less than subtle shot at Quinn while speaking to a pro-Gator crowd at an event in Winter Park, Florida recently.
"I had a teammate at Denver who played the same position as me and he went to the University of Notre Dame," Tebow said. "He would brag about his university, how great it was. Most of us in the locker room were like, 'C'mon, we all had opportunities. We chose not to go there.' … But he talked so much about his university that it became easy. I'd say, 'Your whole team had one guy who ran under a 5.0 40 (yard dash). Our kicker ran under 5.0.'"
Ok, maybe saying that Florida's kicker was faster than Quinn's entire Notre Dame team was not the harshest barb ever to be uttered, but the fact that it was said by Tebow at all shows a more human side of the QB that he's ever shown before. Just this barest hint of trash talk is like water to a man dying of thirst, both refreshing and greatly needed. It just goes to show that even those upon the highest pedestals sometimes share a negative view on things.
Here is a couple of other snippets from Tebow's speech at the event.
On the New York media: "They've been very accurate in their reporting. First, I was living in the city. Then I was in Hoboken — and I've never even been to Hoboken. I think I've dated three or four different girls I've never met. But it's been interesting. And fun."
On his game-winning drive against the Jets: "I think I had seven carries on the drive, and I take so much pride in being in shape and being one of the best conditioned athletes out there — but I was fighting for every yard I could possibly get; I was so winded and so tired because it was back-to-back-to-back. We literally called the same play every time. … It got to the point that when we went back to the huddle I was so out of breath, I'd say, 'Same play,! Same play!' Everybody was like, 'What?' I wasn't going to call a play because I was so out of breath. But we were going right down the field.
"It got to third-and-4 from their 20. Very big play. I'm out of breath, so fatigued. So I get them up to the line, I'm getting ready to do the cadence, getting ready to say, 'Set! Hut!' when I hear whistles and I look over and some Denver fan has jumped down from the stands and starts streaking across the field. Most of the time you pay attention and maybe laugh. I was like, 'Thank you, Lord!' I was able to catch my breath. That was 100 percent divine intervention, right there."
James LeBeau is a sports contributor for CraveOnline Sports and you can follow him on Twitter @JleBeau76 or subscribe on Facebook.com/CraveOnlineSports.


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Lest We Forget Memorial Concert @ Turner Hall Ballroom
May 26, 2012
You might expect groups that have been out of the game for years to be a little rusty and out of tune, but that certainly wasn't the case, whether it was the Midwestern power pop of the Blackholes or the swing- and rockabilly-inflected new wave of the Rock-A-Dials. Everyone just seemed to be falling back into old grooves, and things seemed easy and casual. It was very much like a long-overdue high-school reunion for rapidly aging punk rockers, with people posing for photos and screaming "I haven't seen you in forever!" everywhere you looked. The positivity and excitement were infectious.
After a lead-in from Sacred Order and the Tense Experts, the latter of which pulled off an impressive cover of Wire's "Ex Lion Tamer," it was time for the night's most anticipated reunion, Die Kreuzen. For how impressive their set was here, how full and dynamic and loud they sounded, it's a bit mind-boggling to think how good they must have been in their prime. Even though they had Couch Flambeau's Jay Tiller filling in on guitar (ably) and just a short time to rehearse with original drummer Erik Tunison, the group was incredibly tight. They took pains to touch on all of their diverse discography, but material from Century Days and their blazing self-titled debut seemed to come to the fore (and, yes, they played "All White," and it was awesome).
Judging by how much of the sold-out crowd seemed to vanish after they played, it's safe to say Die Kreuzen was the main draw, but by the time they finished their set, the show had also already been going on for about five hours. Organizers got the bands on and off stage with amazing efficiency and filled the minimal downtime by projecting fascinating rare footage of some of the groups that couldn't be there, like The Oil Tasters and The Haskels, but it was unavoidably a bit of an endurance contest. It wasn't too long per se, just exhausting in a satisfying sort of way. Lest We Forget didn't feel like a funeral; it felt like a celebration, an evening of remembrance that was more than memorable in its own right.


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" The Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority, in charge of coordinating public bus transportation for Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties. "
Every time I've been to Orlando, I've never felt the need to hire a car. Mainly this is due to the expense involved in hiring. You prepay in the UK, but its not cheap, then there's the price to park which is not a bargain at the theme parks. I also like the idea of being able to have a glass of wine with my lunch, or a beer if I wanted. With a car this would not be possible.
This is where the Lynx bus system really comes in handy. We generally stay a week on I-Drive, then a week at Disney. While on I-Drive (the main tourist strip running from Universal Studios in the north end to Premium Outlets in the southern end, a 14 mile strip!).
The Lynx bus operates along this strip, but goes further afield. We have used it numerous times to take a trip to Florida Mall, as well as the attractions along I-Drive, such as Wet and Wild and Sea World. A bus can also be taken from this area to other destinations such as Disney, and other Orlando locations, all you need to do is a bit research on their website before you go.
The bus has frequent stops, it's clean, air-condition (which is a must in the Florida heat), safe and cheap to ride. They also seem to run pretty much to the timetable also, so time it right and you won't have to wait long.
They have a website where you can get info regarding timetables, where buses stop, how to plan a journey and which bus to get. I always print off the time tables at home for the journey's I plan to take and take them with me when I go on holiday.
My kids go every where by car at home, so when they get on a bus it makes up part of their holiday, its like a bit of an adventure to them!
I know a lot of people do not drive and this may put them off going to a destination such as Orlando, but with a bus service like Lynx it makes getting around really easy.


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In-Flight Electronics Rules Eased After Two-Day Crackdown
The Associated Press is reporting that increased security measures on international flights inbound to the United States have been eased. The government has not publicly announced any changes, but the AP's report cites unnamed airline officials "familiar with the matter."
How Will New Rules Affect In-Flight Gaming?
It's not a petty concern. Since Friday's incident en route to Detroit, airlines are ramping up security procedures at the behest of the government, and "approved portable electronic devices" have long been a whipping boy for this sort of thing.


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New Policy in New York – Police Stop and Kiss! [VIDEO]
New York city administration in full support of new 'stop and kiss' policy!
Okay, not really…but 'The Onion' sure does make it seem real. No one parodies the insanity of the news better than 'The Onion'. My favorite part of the video is the last sentence she says. Hysterical!


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Bellway celebrated a milestone in the regeneration of North Solihull with the launch of a new show home at Digby Court.
The development, located on the former Bishop Wilson Primary School site in Pike Drive, is the latest to be delivered by as part of the regeneration project.
Cllr Robert Hulland, who is Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council's cabinet portfolio holder for environment and housing, cut the ribbon to open the three-bedroom Stafford show home during the launch celebrations.
Bellway sales and marketing director Stephen Rose said: "It's always exciting to open a new show home and it was great that so many people turned out to have a look around. We have been working closely with Solihull MBC for nearly 10 years as part of the North Solihull Partnership. We were delighted that Cllr Hulland was able to join us to open the show home to celebrate this latest milestone."
Digby Court will provide a range of new homes, from one and two-bedroom apartments to three and four-bedroom family properties.
Bellway has been a member of the North Solihull Partnership since its inception in 2005, building hundreds of private and affordable homes. The regeneration project is one of the largest of its kind in the UK.
For more information about the homes available at Digby Court, you can call 07805 745 878 or visit the sales centre.
Photo: Cllr Robert Hulland, left, with Bellway Sales and Marketing Director Stephen Rose at the launch of the showhome at Digby Court in North Solihull


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For the past 25 years, Escondido residents have enjoyed the sight of the Joor Muffler Man — an iconic 20-foot statue — dressed as Santa Claus, but economic times have been tough, even for him.
For the past two years, the muffler man hasn't been in the holiday spirit. The large Santa suit was destroyed by rain and vandalism, and Joor Muffler Service couldn't afford a $5,000 replacement.
"We'd like to see it up there too," owner Nick Manning said, "but five grand is five grand."
The costume, which requires yards of cotton and Velcro, and about six months of work, only lasts three to four years at most before it has to be replaced. When the last costume was ruined, the muffler shop tried to set up a fund to replace it but couldn't drum up the support.
"It's a shame," Manning said. "People ask about it a lot. But times are tough, and no one wants to work for free."
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Love took the stand in New York in her landmark libel case and said it was an accident when she publicly suggested in a June 2010 Twitter post that her ex-lawyer Rhonda Holmes had been "bought off".
Love said that she was a "computer retard" who thought she was sending a private message to two Twitter users at the same time, reports the New York Daily News.
"Now I know how to (direct message) perfectly," she said. "Then I didn't know how to (direct message) perfectly."
Holmes is suing Love for unspecified damages in the first Twitter libel - or "twibel" - case to go before a jury.
Love had hired Holmes in late 2008 to hunt down lawyers and accountants suspected of "looting" her late husband Kurt Cobain's estate.
Holmes claims she was fired because she asked Love to stay clean and sober, but that Love was "angry" and "retaliated" with the tweet because Holmes moved on to other clients.
Love, who appeared nervous during her testimony, said she considered Holmes a friend who had "abandoned" her.
She said Holmes was one of the few people who believed her conspiracy claims, and that the lawyer's prior help and support was "the biggest deal ever".
"It was like I wasn't wearing a tinfoil hat anymore," she said.
Love broke down crying when she described going into her daughter Frances Bean's room to say things would get better with Holmes in their corner.
"She could talk about boys again and have me back as her mother," Love said.
She called Holmes her "saviour" and "white knight" and said she never intended to fire the lawyer.
"To this day, to this trial, I would have her come back in a second," Love said. "I just didn't understand why she left."
Under cross examination by famed libel lawyer Barry Langberg, Love admitted she was "angry" the night she wrote the tweet and that she also "probably" told Britney Spears' former manager Sam Lutfi that she thought Holmes had been "bought off".
Langberg asked if Love considered her tweet "reckless" considering Holmes was a friend as well as a lawyer dependent on her professional reputation.
"I believed it when I said it," she testified. "I don't think so."
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How to Bounce Back from Emotional Pain
I was sitting in a rustic camping lodge on an island in Washington State with a crackling fire in front of me. The smell of pine and earth and wood smoke delighted my senses with each inhale. Around me, people were chatting intently and occasional spurts of laughter erupted in the great hall.
I didn't want to be there.
It was a retreat – a spiritual retreat – that my employer had sent me to over my protestations. But the theme of the retreat was about learning to be more welcoming in the world and the agency for which I worked found this to be very pertinent to their mission.
So here I was, sitting on a chair and kicking the pine floor idly with my toe, wondering what was going to happen next.
I didn't want anything to do with spirituality.
A decade prior, a college ministry I was involved with had treated me with a stunning betrayal, humiliating and treating me with remarkable insensitivity. After that, any mention of religion, church, or spirituality automatically raised my hackles.
And yet, there was something about this woodsy retreat that was softening me. Perhaps it was returning to the evergreen environs of my native state of Washington or perhaps it was the friendly and open countenances of my co-retreaters, but I could feel a subtle shift inside me.
I remembered my partner's words that morning as I left for the airport, "Maybe this will be good for you." By the time the retreat facilitators called us to the evening session with the energetic and alluring beats of African drums, I had decided to give this experience a chance.
"To be more welcoming of others, we need to be more welcoming of ourselves," the facilitators said. With that in mind, the plan for the next day was to prepare for and then participate in a healing ritual.
The next day, with the logistics of the ritual in place, the leaders directed us to write down an issue we were struggling with that we would like to be healed. As the other participants scribbled busily on their pieces of paper, I wrote one word:
There were three parts to the ritual: fire, water, and earth. The fire portion did nothing for me. No miraculous healing there. I began to feel some of my old resistance and suspicion arising.
The guide for the water segment of the ritual approached me in the darkness, asked me to pick out a small stone from a bowl, then led me to the edge of the water down the hill from the lodge. She explained that the stone I had picked out represented forgiveness. I was to wade out into the water and, when I was ready, toss the stone into the water as a symbol of forgiveness that was needed in my life.
I took off my shoes and socks, rolled up my pant legs and took a few steps into the icy water. I thought about the people who had wounded me so deeply in college. "At last," I thought, "I'll be able to forgive them."
I dipped the stone into the water and then, as though my hand took on a life of its own, it moved the stone to touch my forehead and then my heart. I directed my lips to form the words, "I forgive them all." But, as my hand moved back and then arced forward to release the stone, I heard myself say,
"I forgive myself."
I gasped and both of my wet, salty hands flew up to cover my mouth. Tears burst from my eyes as I began to understand what had just happened.
My anger wasn't at them, it was at me.
For holding onto the hurt for all these years, for allowing myself to get into a place where I could be so dreadfully wounded, and for locking my spirit away for so long.
I rushed out of the water, grabbed my shoes and socks, and blindly ran back up the hill in the darkness. My bare feet were almost pierced by the sharp rocks on the path, but I didn't care. My utter joy outweighed any physical pain I was feeling.
I burst into the lodge where the earth group was conducting the last part of the ritual – connecting with Mother Earth with all of her comfort, security, and love. I lowered myself onto a mound of earth in the middle of the great hall and, as my hands and feet were gently covered with soil, I lay there with muddy tears of joy streaming down my cheeks knowing, once and for all:
I was free.
You might need self-forgiveness if . . .
1. You continue to struggle with anger that is hot and bubbly at the surface for years after the event took place.
I found that I rarely talked to friends about my college experience because I would become so livid in the retelling of the story that it was hard for me to become calm for a long time afterward.
When I gained more perspective, I began to notice that most times in my life when I continuously felt extreme anger toward someone, it was because I was compounding it by being angry for myself for getting into the situation in the first place.
If you find yourself angrier than usual or for longer than is normal for you, be honest with yourself about who you're really angry with. Sometimes it helps to talk this out with a friend or therapist.
2. You suddenly cut something completely from your life that was previously very important to you.
Spirituality was – and is – very important to me but I erroneously equated the whole concept of spirituality with one group who had hurt me. Trying to avoid pain, I threw the baby out with the bath water.
If you have unceremoniously dumped a healthy component from your life due to pain or anger, take a deeper look. Was it really necessary to excise that piece of your life? Are you hurting yourself in other ways by severing your connection to something that was once meaningful to you?
Perhaps you need to forgive yourself instead of hurting yourself further.
3. Your sensitivity to a certain topic is blown out of proportion.
Prior to my retreat experience, anyone who brought up a topic that was remotely spiritual became the object of at least eye-rolling on my part if not outright cynicism. And I'm not a cynical person!
Do you ever overreact when certain subjects are brought up? Might there be some wound underlying your reaction that needs the healing balm of self-forgiveness?
Two ideas for sparking self-forgiveness
Once you have decided you need to forgive yourself, it can sometimes be hard to allow the experience to happen. Here are just a couple of ideas to get the ball rolling:
1. Be open to manifestations of grace.
Grace as in "a favor, or kindness."
Sometimes the Universe, a divine presence, or just great timing can provide you with the freedom you seek through self-forgiveness. Be open to it. If I had remained closed to the ritual and other events at that retreat I attended many years ago, I might still be struggling with soul-sucking anger.
2. Use symbolism.
Rituals, ceremonies, or other procedures that involve symbolism can help your mind and heart to connect on a deep level and release your core of self-forgiveness.
Personally, I don't think talking about my anger or my need for self-forgiveness would have ever brought me what I needed. But using the symbolism of a ritual got me out of my head and into my heart and my spirit that had been jailed for so long within me.
You can do a ritual with friends or by yourself. Write a letter and burn it. Toss a stone of forgiveness into water or a canyon.
Be creative and follow your heart. Your freedom is worth it.
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Want more help bouncing back? Download my free e-book, Bounce Back! 5 keys to survive and thrive through life's ups and downs.
Emel, B. (2013). How to Bounce Back from Emotional Pain. Psych Central. Retrieved on September 25, 2017, from https://blogs.psychcentral.com/bounce-back/2013/05/how-to-bounce-back-from-emotional-pain/


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ACS Architects, Costa Mesa, CA, US, Job Captain
FoxLin Architects, Capistrano Beach, CA, US, Designer
Art Installation design and development, put together a proposal package to be submitted to the Coachella Design Review Board for 2013. Also participated in design meetings and discussions regarding various proposals.
Spiral Paper Tube Company, Pico Rivera, CA, US, Creative Designer
Develop alternative uses for paper tubes. Created a modern rendition of the "log cabin" contructed from paper tubes. Will continue to develop creative content to contribute to their blog. http://spiralpaper.com/blog/
Brandon Architects, Inc., Costa Mesa, CA, US, Designer
Commercial interior branding and design. Design custom wall art for the conference room that reflects the sustainable values and strategies held by BA. Project in development...
Private Residence, Sausalito, CA, US, Designer
Provided schematic sketches, design development and construction documents for a remodel and small addition to existing kitchen.
Coldwell Banker, Los Altos, CA, US, Graphic Designer
Marketing and graphic design consulting for a high-end listing in Los Altos Hills; included photography, copy writing, developing brochures/flyers/mailers, and a website.
L&D Group, San Antonio, TX, US, 3D Modeler
3D visualization for two projects; constructed physical models for physical therapy addition in Newport Beach and a schematic model for a 3 story SNF in Indio.
Gregg Maedo + Associates, Orange, CA, US, Designer
Designed, managed, and completed projects, which involved initial conceptual development, the creation of working drawings, and carrying project through the completion of construction. Worked with consultants, clients, jurisdictional officials, and coworkers.
SEED People's Market, Costa Mesa, CA, US, Designer/Vendor
Designed and manufactured a furniture series promoting eco-effective designs for display and sell.
Coldwell Banker, Los Altos, CA, US, Graphic Designer
Marketing and graphic design consulting for a high-end listing in Sausalito, included photography, copy writing, creating brochures/flyers/mailers, and a website.
Private Residents, San Luis Obispo, CA, US, Construction Manager
Management services; included replacement of all existing windows, removal of carpeted areas, replacement of ~200 sqft of damaged hardwood flooring, finishing and sealing exposed hardwood floor.
Donald Lee Avery Architecture, San Luis Obispo, CA, US, Arch. Draftsperson
Assisted architect throughout multiple phases for the 20-year master plan of Dunn School; photography, graphics, redline corrections, attended consultant and client meetings.
Haniway Company, Sunnyvale, CA, US, Jr. Deisgner
Responsible for schematic and design development for single family homes and small commercial projects, assisted Sr. Designer through all phases of project development to attaining building permits.
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA, US, BArch, Architecture
Cal Poly is known for its "learn by doing" education philosophy that encourages students to solve real-world problems by combining classroom theory with experiential laboratory exercises. Working on projects like creating a water collection system using bioremediation for the favelas of Brazil, or developing a low-income medium density housing prototype for the elderly, or hosting student furniture design exhibitions all contributed to my growing knowledge and skills. Go Mustangs!
Also received a SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTS MINOR.
Design 'N Gather, 1st Place
Mosaic design competition
Chorro Creek Housing Student Competition, 3rd Place
Prepared a comprehensive proposal for a $2,000,000 low-income housing model. Collaborated with client, future inhabitants, and construction management students to prepare submittal.
AIAS Chair Affair 2006, 2nd Place
Monetary award for 2nd place, included a trip to the ICPF convention in Chicago
Published in AIAS Crit issue 62, AIAS website, Cal Poly's Mustang Daily (052506), and Cal Poly's CAED website
Circuit Tour - AIA Convention in Los Angeles, National Building Museum in Washington DC, Green Scene in San Diego, and ICPF Convention in Chicago.
VELLUM Furniture Design Competition, Honorable Mention
This event provided a venue for students to present/display products and meet with local community professionals.


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The violent Miami fugitive who is believed to be at large in North Texas since Monday night has a long criminal record that includes reckless driving, stealing thousands of dollars in exotic birds and sexual assault, according to The Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
Alberto Morales, 42, as been described as a "very dangerous individual," by Grapevine police. The man escaped from his two Miami police escorts on Monday night in Grapevine. Morales had been extradited to Florida for a sexual battery case and was to be returned to Nevada, where he faces 30 years to life in prison for sexual assault with a deadly weapon.
Police say Morales was alone with one of the Miami detectives in the Walmart parking lot on State Highway 114, while the other was using the restroom in the store. The criminal stabbed the detective with a broken eyeglasses earpiece. The detective is recovering from his injuries at Parkland Memorial Hospital, Miami police said.
According to the Star-Telegram, in 1994, according to records, Morales punched his girlfriend in the face when he came home and found she did not have dinner waiting for him. In 1995, Miami police conducting a traffic stop found that he had stolen four exotic birds valued at $5,000.
In 1996, police say Morales shot several dogs at a wildlife center, where he stole $250,000 worth of animals. He was arrested when he sold the animals to a police source, reports the Star-Telegram. That year, police also arrested him after finding him looking through the back yards of homes. Authorities seized a bag of cocaine from his car and 11 lovebirds in a pillowcase.
Alberto Morales is 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighs 175 pounds and has brown hair and brown eyes. He is of Cuban descent and has a tattoo of an American Indian on a horse on his left shoulder and scars on his left hand, left arm and nose, authorities say.
He was last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, blue shorts and one shoe. A reward of $17,500 is being offered for information leading to his capture.
Anyone with information about Morales' whereabouts should call 911, Grapevine police at 817-410-8127 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-252-8477.