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LAHORE, May 28: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council's decision of abolishing the "pass/fail" criterion in the entrance test has proved a boon for the private medical and dental colleges and some of these institutions have admitted students scoring below 30 per cent marks in the test.
It was shocking for the University of Health Sciences (UHS) officials when they found 45 such admissions at 10 private medical and dental colleges for the session 2010-11 during verification of the documents.
The private medical colleges had dispatched cases of these students to the UHS for registration who had obtained below 30 per cent marks in the entrance tests conducted by the UHS in July 2010, according to documents obtained by Dawn.
Admissions were made by the private institutions after the PMDC Regulations 2010 introduced minor changes in the criteria, saying: "The pattern of the paper of the entry test shall be determined and announced by the Provincial Central Admission Authority. There shall not be any pass marks for the entry test and all marks obtained shall be declared."
The UHS Admission Board had expressed its strong reservations to the changes through a letter to the PMDC on April 2011 and demanded review of its decision, warning that it may adversely affect the medical education standards in the country.
The Board also recommended increase in pass percentage from 40 per cent to 60 per cent.
The Council, however, rejected the UHS apprehensions through a letter dated June 2011, categorically saying, "No change in the existing law is warranted and the entry test shall continue to be held without pass or fail (criterion) and marks obtained in the entry test shall be used to determine merit."
Since entrance test for admission to medical and dental colleges was introduced in 1998, 40 per cent marks were set as minimum criterion for the candidates out of total 1100 marks for admission to public and private colleges. This continued till 2009 and finally the PMDC Regulations 2010 abolished the condition.
Commenting on the admissions of these 45 students, some critics termed it a from of corruption while many others were of the view that the medical education standards in the country would further deteriorate if the trend continued.
The documents, a copy of which is available with Dawn, said Lahore Medical and Dental College (LMDC) made admissions of nine students who obtained 233, 241, 279, 286, 299, 172, 261, 286, 289 marks, respectively, in the entrance tests. The total entrance tests marks were 1100.
Similarly, University Medical College Faisalabad admitted nine students who got 250, 295, 182, 225, 254, 262, 280 and 283 marks, respectively, in the entrance test.
Rashid Latif Medical College, Lahore admitted two students who secured 286 and 295 marks, Central Park Medical College Lahore and Wah Medical College, Wah, admitted one student each with 236 and 260 marks, respectively.Another private medical college, Independent Medical College Faisalabad, admitted six students who got 173, 242, 243, 257, 268 and 289 marks, respectively.
Avicenna Medical College Lahore admitted five students who got 205, 208, 219, 232 and 297 marks respectively, Akthar Saeed Medical College Lahore admitted four students who obtained 214, 230, 260, and 278 marks in the entrance tests, respectively, while Islam Medical College Sialkot admitted eight who secured 232, 250, 259, 282, 286, 287, 297 and 297 marks in the entrance tests.
The statistics showed that students who got admissions to public sector medical colleges of the province had higher marks.
According to the documents, the merit for King Edward Medical University (KEMU) Lahore remained 87.20 per cent while last merit for Allama Iqbal Medical College (AIMC), Lahore, remained 85.47 per cent.
Similarly, the last admission merit of the Services Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS) Lahore was 84.09 per cent, of Fatima Jinnah Medical College (FJCM) Lahore 83.91 per cent, Nishtar Medical College (NMC) Multan 83.62 per cent, Punjab Medical College (PMC) Faisalabad 83.10 per cent, Rawalpindi Medical College (RMC) Rawalpindi 83.01 per cent, Quaid-e-Azam Medical College (QMC) Bahawalpur 82.59 per cent, Sargodha Medical College (SMC) Sargodha 82.49 per cent, Nawaz Sharif Medical College (NSMC) Gujrat 82.31 per cent, Sheikh Zayed Medical College (SZMC) Rahimyar Khan 82.16 per cent, Gujranwala Medical College 82.05 per cent, de'Montmorancy College of Dentistry (DCD) Lahore 81.76 per cent, Nishtar Institute of Dentistry (NID) Multan 81.67 per cent, Dental Section Punjab Medical College (DSPMC) Faisalabad 81.62 per cent, Sahiwal Medical College 81.95 per cent, Sialkot Medical College 81.83 per cent and last merit for D.G. Khan Medical College remained 81.77 per cent.
A total of 30,026 candidates had appeared in the entrance test held on July 20, 2010 out of which 8,524 scored 60 per cent and above marks. As many as 5,390 scored 50 to 59 per cent marks whereas 5,743 got 40 to 49 per cent marks. A total of 10,369 candidates scored less than 40 per cent marks.
PMDC Registrar Dr Ahmad Nadeem Akbar said the admissions of medical students having less than 30 per cent marks in entrance tests was highly regrettable and the Council would not spare the institutions involved.
He said the PMDC had taken several steps to improve the education standard in the country and such malpractices by private institutions would not be tolerated.
Dr Akbar said he would take up the issue with the Council to stop such admissions in future.
"I think minimum 40 per cent marks should be declared mandatory for a student in entrance test to become eligible for admissions to public or private sector medical and dental institutions", he said.


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Not one, but two new sources are producing LGBT-friendly baby books to record the highlights of your children's first years. Which one is right for you?
Sarah and Amanda Berry-Williams, two lesbian moms of three from Greenville, Ohio, created Love Leaf Books because they "want every parent to feel included in every aspect of their child's life, and this includes the baby book." When you place an order for one of their books, they e-mail you a questionnaire before they ship it, so they can customize your book with your parental name(s) (e.g., Mommy and Mama), as well as pages about a pregnancy, donor, surrogate, or birth parents, as you desire. They also ask the very open-ended questions, "If there is something unique about your family that we should include or exclude (ie, do you have step parents, adoptive/birth parents, single parent, etc that you want titled as such) let us know" and "Is there any other information that might help us customize your book?"
Amanda informs me that they can include room for as much or as little information about donor, surrogate, or birth parents as desired, including names, spaces for them to write to the child, photos, and more. For adoptive families, for example, the books "are highly customized according to each unique adoption, and in accordance with how much the adoptive parents want." They can include a page about when the child was officially adopted, space for the adoption certificate, and a page about their birth and adoptive names, as well as room for birth parents on the photo pages and family tree page. She also said that they have customized books for children adopted at later ages. (Because of the amount of extra customization required in those cases, however, there may be some additional cost.)
The book itself is a spiral-bound hardback with a cutout on the front, with numerous color selections and your choice of several cute images, plus the child's name, showing through from the first page. Small decorative images on the inside are whimsical without being overly cutesy — a good thing, in my opinion. It includes pages for all of the information one might expect from a baby book — vital statistics such as weight and height, birth date, memories from the trip home, and milestones such as first bath, word, smile, steps, and more. There are also pages for each year up to age five, which allow you to record memories of birthday parties and ongoing milestones, as well as quotations and drawings from your child her/himself. I particularly like that throughout the book, we are encouraged to note not just information, but our feelings about the various events.
My one constructive comment about these wonderful books is that the title of the page for birth information, "It's a BOY [GIRL]," might not sit well with parents who are sensitive about gender labels. Of course, "It's a Biological BOY; Gender Identity TBD" is clunky. It might be nice to offer an option to title the page "It's a BABY." Even if the child turns out to be cis-gender, the lack of assumptions might feel better for some, especially transgender or genderqueer parents. (Update: Amanda confirms that because of Love Leaf's customizable approach, though, you may request this, if you wish.)
The Love Leaf albums are lovely, but for pure stylishness, the baby books from Rag & Bone Bindery have an edge — even though they have a number of limitations that make them less than ideal for many LGBT families. Husband and wife bookbinders and designers Jason Thompson and Ilira Steinman have been producing handcrafted books since 1991. They recently added baby-book options for same-sex parents. Their books reflect their design background, with gorgeous patterned cloth (or cloth and paper) covers, bound in ribbon, and extra-heavy page stock. They've been featured in American Baby, InStyle, Parenting, People, TotSnob, and more.
The Rag & Bone's book's thickness is deceptive, however, since the pages are only printed on one side. That may be a plus for ease of reading, but means there is really much less room for content in these books than first appears (unless you choose to complete the blank backs of pages on your own). The pages also focus much more on "fill in the blank" information, with much less space than Love Leaf's for parents' (and others') free-form thoughts. The books end after the child's first birthday, too — not a problem for those who want to use them as baby books, but not as comprehensive as Love Leaf's five-year span.
More critically, while they offer one page where parents can describe "Our Path to You," there are no areas specific to information for birth parents, donors, and surrogates. Also, the book is set to work for same-sex parent couples, but not single parents. Furthermore, the Family Tree page, while stating "Father" and "Father," also assumes "Grandmother," "Grandfather," "Great Grandmother," and "Great Grandfather" for both sides of the family. That will work for most families, but leaves no room for those who are second- (or third-) generation same-sex parents. (Yes, it's a myth that LGBT parents "make" our kids LGBT — but statistically, some of us are still going to have LGBT offspring.)
If you are a two-mom or two-dad family without same-sex or single parents further back in your family tree, and with little desire to include detailed information on birth parents, donors, and surrogates, then Rag & Bone's beautiful books are worth a look. If you want a more customized book that reflects your family's names and structure, or one that captures more years of your child's life, then one of Love Leaf's still lovely and sturdy, but less stylishly bound albums are the better choice.
If cost is a consideration, note that Love Leaf's books, despite their customization, are only $39.50 (barring particularly extensive customization, as mentioned above), versus Rag & Bones price of $72. Amanda told me that their goal "is to provide quality books for families of all types at an affordable price. Because we don't think having a baby book that suits your family should be a luxury only for the well off."
If you buy a book for yourself or others from either of the above, please tell them Mombian sent you!
(I received copies of the baby books for review, but get no referral fees or other compensation from sales of the above products.)

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GE has appointed Charles Nugent as VP, manufacturing, for GE Oil & Gas, reporting to Lorenzo Simonelli, SVP and CEO of GE Oil & Gas.
GE has 192 officers globally who lead large revenue-generating businesses or are in critical technology or functional roles, charged with helping to drive growth.
Nugent has been with the company for 30 years, holding a number of leadership roles in plant management and operations with GE Aviation. Most recently, he served as senior executive of product management at GE Aviation.
Nugent has a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Michigan State University and a master's degree in engineering from the University of Cincinnati.


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Curl enhancing lotion for waves?
I am a 2b and I'm looking for a good curl enhancing lotion. I'd rather it be something a can pick up at Walgreens or somewhere, so nothing that I have to order. Price doesn't matter as long as its not $30 or something. I want something light that won't weigh my hair down. I have average/normal hair thickness and I have no idea about porosity (I'm new). Also I'm looking at mousse because I think gel weighs my hair down. Is herbal essences totally twisted good? Is it CG friendly? If not what is one that is?
Also how do I find out my hair porosity? And how do I know if my hair needs more protein?
I use the HETT Mousse and it works well on my 2B waves. I use KCCC on soaking wet hair and use the mousse after plopping for a little while. I have used the Redken Curl Cream and it was good too, but I like the KCCC better. Hope that helps :)
The HETT Mousse is CG. The HETT Creme is not CG (though I own it and use it occasionally...it's okay, nothing fantastic, but it smells amazing). I've never had much success with mousses or creams. I have used the Garnier Fructis Pure Clean cream, and I disliked it so much that I ended up throwing half the bottle away.
Porosity is...tricky. You can kind of figure it based on your naked hair's drying time, though that's all relative to your hair's length and density as well. You can also run your fingers up a strand of your hair. If it feels rough, it's high. If it's smooth, it's low. If you hear a squeak, it's probably low porosity. Lastly, how easily your hair gets wet. Wets easily is high porosity. The float test, if you've heard about it, is not terribly accurate.
High porosity, damaged hair, and fine (small in diameter) tend to like protein.
I only found one that I like so far. Mixed Chicks leave-in/curl d
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I like KCCC but I like jellies better than creams. Most of the curl enhancers I like have to be ordered online. Some people also like AG re:coil, may be found at Ulta.
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Vixen Battleship Wins Regatta. The Dam Boat is speediest, Black Pearl unsinkable
Just prior to the start of the Cardboard Boat Regatta on Saturday, Sept. 22, crew members of The Dam Boat were trying to get a few extra points with the judges. "Dam Boat, Dam Boat, paddle hard, paddle free," they sang. "Dam Boat, woo-woo, Dam Boat."
"That's completely contrary to what we normally see in engineering," one judge said, laughing. Another agreed but admitted, "We need more of that."
The singing must have worked. Minutes later The Dam Boat blew the rest of the teams out of the water, winning the speed portion of the competition by a margin of about 50 yards.
"It was a lot of work," The Dam Boat member Andria Pasquel '10 said after the race, adding that her team had put in more than 50 hours designing, testing and building their craft.
The overall winner, however, was Vixen Battleship. Their vessel, which resembled a bottom-heavy Civil War ironclad, was awarded "Best Design." That designation, along with a third-place finish in the speed category, earned highest honors for team members Meredith Newman '09, MaryAnne Haslow-Hall '11 and Ellie Craddock '11.
In all, seven boats competed Saturday in the engineering program's annual regatta. In its fourth running, the event is part of Sweet Briar's Homecoming celebration and is sponsored by the Alumnae Association and the Boxwood Circle Society.
Judging in three categories – design, speed and buoyancy – was done by Les Beebe, head designer for Weyerhaeuser Inc.; Eric Maslen, a University of Virginia professor; Kelly Cole of Wiley & Wilson in Lynchburg, and Kent Kozak, an engineer from Trax in Forest, Va.
The students are enrolled in Engineering 110 – Designing our World: An Introduction to Engineering Design. "This is a challenging learning experience," Dorsa Sanadgol, assistant professor of engineering, said.
"The purpose of this project is to have students work as part of a team to design and construct a buoyant vessel using only cardboard and duct tape that can be navigated in an open body of water. Cooperation and teamwork are essential components of this design project."
To design and build the boats, each team was allowed 10 6-by-8-foot sheets of cardboard and 50 feet of duct tape. The boats could not weigh more than 20 pounds and had to be able to carry two people.
On Saturday, the students put their designs to the test. With play-by-play provided by WSET reporter Ishmael LaBiosa, the teams raced their boats through a 265-yard-long, figure-eight-shaped course. The object was to cross the finish line first and, of course, stay afloat.
The "stay afloat" part proved problematic for three teams. Corrugated Crayon and the aptly named Soggy Ducks both sunk within arm's reach of the dock. The Missile SS 007 managed to stay above water for only half of the race.
"It's amazing these cardboard boxes are making it this far," LaBiosa said as he watched the Missile's Laura Payne '11 and Ingrid Rice '11 swim from their doomed vessel to shore.
After the race, the remaining boats were tested for buoyancy. To do this, five-gallon buckets of water were poured, one after the other, into each craft. The Black Pearl, a raft-style boat, won the category, refusing to sink despite repeated dousing.
Designed by Katherine Gray '11, Sarah Jennings '11, Kathleen Thomas '10 and Jenna Wasylenko '10, The Black Pearl was so unsinkable that one spectator was overheard joking about the "hidden Styrofoam" that must be inside.
"I think it was great," Sanadgol said after the competition. "They all worked really hard. I was disappointed that two sunk immediately, but the designs were great. They were all really creative and they learned a lot, which was the whole purpose."
Corrugated board used in construction of the boats was donated by Weyerhaeuser Inc. Trophies and Bistro Bucks, which were awarded to the winners, were provided by the development office.
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They each offer a great product. RCCL has more "glitz", Carnival has more of a laid back atomosphere, Princess, to me, has a more elegant atmosphere. Not "snobby", just a bit more elegant. One of the best differences is the muster. Princess has it right. You go to a lounge or the internet cafe for your muster station. You're inside, usually seated, not having to stand in line while everyone makes there way out to the lifeboats. You listen to the instructions, then at the end put on your life jacket, then you are dismissed. It is a procedure that takes 20 minutes-tops. You don't have 3000 people crowding into 1 door, it's great! For my taste, the food is better. I also think their shows are better. This is all my opinion, only. But each ship that I step foot on, I don't compare to another. Each ship and crew have their own experience. Some I enjoy more than others. It really doesn't make one better than the other, it's just that I enjoy Princess the best. It feels like "home" when I step on board. I prefer the Sun class ships to the Grand class, but that's my preference. The Grand class ships have a lot more to offer as far as ammenities.
I haven't done the balcony dining, but have heard some very good comments from those that have. It sounds like a wonderful idea for your anniversary, very romantic! We have used room service and they have been extremely fast, courteous, and brought what we ordered
I don't have any pictures of the Crown, but I'm sure there have to be some posted on Webshots, Youtube, or one of the other gallery websites. I bet if you google Crown Princess Pictures you'll find a bunch.
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Why Ford's a Better Bet Than General Motors
Citigroup's Itay Michaeli has been arguing that General Motors (GM) is a better bet than Ford Motor (F)--though he does like them both--and the market seems to agree, as shares of Ford had fallen more than twice as much as General Motors so far this year. Nomura's Anindya Das and Masataka Kunugimoto think they both have it backwards:
We initiate Ford with a Buy rating and a target price of $14.00: Ford will retain its commanding share of the highly profitable US pickup truck segment, we believe, as it benefits, albeit slowly, from the recovering housing market. The company is poised to remain competitive in the fast growing and popular crossover segment on the strength of its highly recognized Explorer, Edge, and Escape models. The company's automotive finance business should continue to contribute a significant and steady source of group profits, leveraging Ford's US presence and we expect Ford's cumulative earnings in automotive markets outside North America to steadily improve. Finally, Ford stock offers a very attractive dividend yield, with a steady cash flow from the company's North American operations and a healthy automotive net cash position, helping to support future payouts. We expect Ford to pay out $0.75 per share in FY2017 (including supplemental dividends), yielding 6.2%, the highest among its peers.
We initiate General Motors with a Neutral rating and a target price of $33.00: General Motors' pickup truck business in the US is very profitable and we do not expect the company to suffer from any abrupt changes to its market share in this segment. Following its bankruptcy and subsequent restructuring, General Motors has steadily built up its automotive finance business. This captive finance arm has been doing well and we see room for it to further increase its earning assets over the next couple of years. However, these positives are balanced by downside risks to China's automotive market in 2017, where General Motors has a substantial exposure through its Chinese JVs. Furthermore, outside North America, the company has yet to break even in Europe on an annual basis, and its prospects for doing so in the near term are clouded by Brexit uncertainties. GM also faces comparatively weaker positioning in South America, where it steadily has been losing market share, especially in Brazil, the region's largest market.
Shares of Ford Motor have declined 0.3% to $12.07 at 10:56 a.m. today, while General Motors is off 0.1% at $31.69.


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I can't even lie: I started out as a hater, but I couldn't play those fake games anymore. I fucking LOVE Nicki Minaj AND Onika Maraj. All of her music, old and new, deserves respect and I'm here to bring it as a die hard BARB4LIFE
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The Jump Off 2007
If you haven't checked it out, please go on Youtube and look up "The Jump Off Nicki Minaj" Like, just type that in the search engine, and the first video that pops up, I believe should be a shot of the Queen in pink (what else?). Click it and watch/listen. Lemme tell you what, I fell in love with Nicki right then and there. Seriously, I don't know man, I was just so impressed and I loved it...
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How can we outline the discussion on the law and practice of international arbitration? What is the legal process for the drafting of the arbitration agreements or the enforcement of arbitral awards? Long-time international arbitrators Constantine Partasides, Alan Redfern, and Martin Hunters — co-authors of Redfern and Hunter on International Arbitration: Fifth Edition with Nigel Blackaby — sat down with the OUPblog to discuss the latest developments in their field. Watch the following videos to learn more about current views on international arbitration and what changes they expect to see in the future.
How did the idea of writing a book come about?
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We talked to Doctor Mike Rogers about his
experience up in Boston. Rogers is an orthodontist in Augusta. He and his wife Beth are back home and they
are sharing their story about how he crossed the finish line one minute and
twenty seconds before the first explosion.
Mike is just happy to see his family again after running in the Boston
Marathon on Monday. After finishing the race, Mike says he grabbed his medal
and walked a block away from the finish line.
heard a boom. That was the first explosion. I looked at the man next to me, I
think he was from another country, and I said I think that was an explosion. He
said I think you're right. And then we turned back and definitely, totally saw
the second explosion. We saw the smoke from the first one and then the second
one right behind us," says Mike.
says he immediately ran out of the area to look for his cell phone so he could
connect with his wife Beth.
number one fear I had was that she might be at the finish line because she was
going to watch me cross. And they had just blown up the finish line and so that
was… my heart was just sinking thinking about that," says Mike.
And Beth
would have been at the finish line, but she says the area was more crowded than
usual… so she left. However, Beth says she had been following her husband's
progress through her cell phone, so when the explosions happened, she was aware
that Mike had just finished the race.
I knew that he was either at the finish line or after, he was you know, on that
side of it. I knew he wasn't coming in. So I knew he was close," says Beth.
Mike says
he was unable to call his wife, but he says he did get a text message through
to her to let her know he was okay.
was, first of all, so glad that he was okay. But then… get out of there. You
know, you just don't know what is the safest place," says Beth.
couple decided to meet each other at their hotel. Mike says it took him a few
hours to get there, but he says he gave his wife one of the biggest hugs when
he finally saw her. And now that he is back in Augusta, he's had plenty of time
to think about how hard he pushed himself to keep running, even though he had
leg cramps.
more I think about that the more I think if I had just slowed down and not been
shooting for that 4:10 goal. Maybe if I had let the cramps over come me and
maybe If I had finished 4:11. Whatever. I don't know. I probably would have
been right in the midst of everything," says Mike.
Mike says that he did ask a police
officer if he should help the victims because he is a dentist, but the police
officer told him they had enough help and that he should go back to his hotel.


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Seven Predictions for the New York Giants 2009 SeasonSeptember 6, 2009
With just a week to go before the start of the season, it's time to bring out the crystal ball and take a look at what might happen in 2009.
Prediction No. 1—The Giants' offensive line will not be healthy all year.
Over the last five years, the one constant for the New York Giants has been the health of the offensive line. This consistency has produced consecutive 2,000+ yard total offense seasons for Tiki Barber and team rushing titles over the last two years.
The Giants have been both good and lucky to avoid a major injury to this unit. For a history lesson in how quickly an offensive line can go from good to bad, take a look at the Jaguars from last season.
Over the course of the pre-season the starters—David Diehl (29), Rich Seubert (30), Shaun O'Hara (32), Chris Snee (27) and Kareem McKenzie (30)—have had an assortment of minor injuries, limiting them in practice and in game situations. Given the age of the line, this may be the first chinks in the armor.
In 2009, I expect to see rookie offensive tackle William Beatty and center/guard Adam Koets to play significant time this season. How the back-ups play with extended time will be the deciding factor for the Giants playoff aspirations.
Prediction No. 2—Mario Manningham will lead the Giants in receiving yards
Manning to Manningham will be a phrase heard early and often this season. Operating mostly out of the slot, Manningham will finish the season with 70 receptions for 875 yards and a 12.5-yard average. His ability to run after the catch will be the difference, as he'll take several short passes to the house for scores.
Steve Smith (750 yards), Ahmad Bradshaw (600 yards) and Kevin Boss (570 yards) will finish behind Manningham in yardage. The Giants will stay true to their goal of spreading the ball, with six players accumulating more than 300 yards receiving. Hakeem Nicks will on strong late in the season and becomes a true deep threat.
Prediction No. 3—Dominik Hixon will lose his starting job
Dominik Hixon became a Giants receiver because of his special teams ability. In his two years on the team, Hixon has found the end zone seven times on kick and punt returns.
When pushed into a starting role, Hixon's effectiveness as a special teams weapon decreased.
This preseason, the Giants tried out a number of replacements. The returns have been poor: punt returns averaged an anemic 5.6 yards; kick returns averaged only 23 yards.
As the season progresses, Tom Coughlin and the coaching staff will recognize the need for a special teams spark. Quite simply, the Giants will be better with Hixon leading specials and Manningham, Nicks, or Barden stepping up to earn starter's minutes.
Prediction No. 4—The Giants will start the season no worse than 4-1
In the NFL, momentum is as critical to team success as any other factor. The Giants should be heavily favored in four of the their first five games. Elite teams use these opportunities to build confidence and send a message to the rest of the league.
A quick start will go a long way to quite the critics of Kevin Gilbride's playcalling and the perception of the Giants' new wide receiving corps.
Prediction No. 5—The defensive line will live up to the hype
The axiom that you can never have enough pass rushers will prove true yet again this season, as the Giants' defensive line will become the top unit in the league. The numbers will back it up, as the Giants will lead the league in sacks and finish near the top in interceptions.
Justin Tuck will line up all over the line to allow Mathias Kiwianuka, Clint Sintim, and Osi Umenyiora the freedom to rush the passer. He along with the Cowboys' DeMarcus Ware and the Texans' Williams will be in the final discussion on defensive MVP.
Umenyiora, when paired with Tuck or Chris Canty on the right side of the line, is impossible to stop. A return to the Pro Bowl will be secured with a 16-sack season, along with two defensive scores.
The interior line will battle through injuries to start the season, but their depth is rewarded with a top eight run defense to end the season.
Prediction No. 6—The Giants will send seven players to the Pro Bowl
Defensive ends Tuck (all pro) and Umenyiora, cornerback Corey Webster, safety Kenny Phillips, guard Chris Snee (all pro), fullback Madison Hedgecock, and punter Jeff Feagles should all go to Miami for the Pro Bowl in February.
Prediction No. 7—The Giants will win the NFC East and earn a first round bye
The Eagles cannot overcome the losses on defense, and the Vick experiment will end in a full-blown quarterback controversy. They'll finish 8-8.
The Cowboys open a new palace and generate lots of excitement, but stumble again down the stretch, with an 0-3 stretch against the Giants, Chargers, and Saints that effectively ends their season. They'll finish 9-7.
The Redskins will start strong with a 5-2 record but the post-bye week schedule is too tough. They'll finish 8-8.
The Giants will finish with records of 4-2 against the NFC East, 4-2 against the rest of the NFC roster, and 3-1 against the AFC to end the season at 11-5. Their record against teams with winning records is a pedestrian 3-3.
This will be a down year for the NFC East, but the Giants remain a contender for the Super Bowl.


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Alvin and Ellen are getting married! And I got to design their wedding invitation. This week we actually got it in the mail, so now I can finally show it to you. Can you pick out all the different activities they enjoy together?
The back is the same but with the colors swapped. It was a lot of work, but I'm pretty pleased with the result. What do you think?


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Many would search for breakdown cover using the term roadside assistance, but are you aware that this option may not provide you with everything you need should you need a callout? Normally this rescue service is the most basic, simple and cheapest of the insurance agreements. It ensures an engineer will visit your stricken vehicle and attempt to fix the problem by the road. Normally 4 out of 5 motorists will be on their way with this service, but if the problem is more serious, you will be towed to a local garage or at best towed home within a short distance.
Most of the breakdown cover service providers, use roadside assistance prices to attract us to buying their policies. they often have prices that are very attractive, but you need to make sure that this option really does gives you the protecting to suit you motoring needs. Reviewing other options may give you a more suitable solution.
|Roadside cover is what the RAC call their this type of policy. With competitive pricing they are always a consideration
|Just a simple Roadside is the term that the AA have chosen to represent their entry level option.
|Green flag see the term Rescue as a way to describe their basic service. they often aim to be the cheapest of the big 3 providers. See if this is so.
|The breakdown cover organisation that has been around for 75 year, calls their service just Roadside. Will get you home within 15 miles.
|Breakdown direct 101 service is the representation ofthe basic package. It also includes a local recovery service.
|Churchill keeps it simple by naming this as level 1 and shows the chart with what is covered at this entry level. Cover is by Green Flag
|Quoteline don't define their different levels but ask you to fill in one form with your needs.
|More Than says it as it is, "Roadside Assistance" accurately describes the basic service they offer choosing to use the full term
Most service providers have well stocked vans and trucks to ensure the best opportunity to repair your car with roadside assistance and get you on your way. This includes common car parts, some identical to your car requirements and some that will just get you home. They also have a professional range of tools to analyse the problem and fix as much as they can. This is some of the reasons why 80% of all people who breakdown, will have an engineer there within an hour and will eventually be back on the road.


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There's been a little discussion that it was insensitive to start the Emmys with a plane crash bit, considering the Comair crash that had occurred only hours before. I can see why they didn't cut it - the crash is really incidental to the rest of the sketch but necessary to set up the Lost bit. (I'm sure that there was no time to shoot another bit at the same production value probably factored in as well.) It's obvious their intentions are to parody Lost not attack a recent tragedy. I don't think they had to cut it for that reason alone. Intentions trump an uncomfortable setup.
But perhaps the setup wasn't necessary - could the skit have worked just as well if it began with Conan wandering out of the ocean? After all, anyone watching the Emmys probably knows how the Lost castways got there. What do you think?
Update: Well, NBC apologized. No real need to - nobody was making fun of the victims. Everybody feel better now?
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I'm going to be wrapping up all the shows and events I saw in Aspen below, but I wanted to give you the winners from 2006 now:
Best Stand-up – Aziz Ansari and Mitch Fatel
Best Alternative – Kristen Schaal
Best Sketch – Whitest Kids U Know
Best One Person Show – Rick Cleveland, "My Buddy Bill"
Entertainment Weekly Breakout Award – Eliza Coupe
As you can tell, there's a huge representation from both New York and UCB (a fact Matt Besser pointed out to me with deserved pride). Film winners after the jump.
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We're not too far away from Oscar time now. It's been fascinating to watch how much media coverage there's been around Jon Stewart hosting the show this year, every question being "Are you nervous? How about now? Now are you nervous? Now? NOW?"
Jon's handled every single one of these incredibly well but my favorite responses have been from his interview Monday with Larry King. On bombing:
"I bombed in front of, you know, a lot of different audiences. This will just be the most famous audience that I bombed in front of."
His defense of Letterman's stint as Oscar host was also interesting. I remember nothing of it save for the "Oprah? Uma?" bit. He points out that his follow up line, "Oh, and also I want to introduce you to my friend Keanu" killed. The memory is different from the event itself. If I remember anything of previous Oscar's host performances, it's only a single bite. All I can think of from Chris Rock's appearance was his line about how few stars there are and how Jude Law is just a "popular person." Jon, of all people, from satirizing how the media reduces the political process to a bite, knows that he can't control which of his lines he'll be remembered for. So his conclusion: do the show and enjoy it.
As predicted, Chris Rock won the 2006 Grammy for Comedy for his album "Never Scared", his third after winning in '99 for "Bigger & Blacker" and in '97 for "Roll With the New". Richard Pryor also was posthumously awarded a lifetime achievement award, which was accepted by his widow Jennifer Lee Pryor who recalled what Richard said about the honor: "It's about fuckin' time." (The guy won five Grammys for albums that are sadly mostly available only in the boxed set: "And It's Deep Too")
I think the real winner from the Grammys might be Rick Moranis and his li'l bit country/li'l bit comedy album "Agoraphobic Cowboy", which has seen a bit of press in his native Canada (including Ottawa Citizen and Toronto Star - What? No Backbacon Journal?). The backstory of his dropout of the entertainment industry due to his wife's death and his subsequent discovery of this little sidepath makes for some fascinating reading. I haven't picked this up yet, but I'm curious after reading about it. Being recognized for a lark is a wonderful thing.
Chris Rock deserves all the accolades he gets, particularly since comedy, perhaps deservedly, doesn't have an award show of its own. I don't think Grammy judges know what's funny, but I'm divided about whether we need awards for comics anyway. Though it's cool to get recognized by your peers, comedians are supposed to deflate high status but ridiculous events like winning an award for having the genetic material to make your vocal cords that vibrate just so. Roasts are the perfect comedy awards as far as I'm concerned. Do we need a comedy awards show or not?
Previously: And the Grammy Might Go To…
Grammy Nominations are in for best Comedy Album of 2005. They are:
I imagine it's pretty likely Chris Rock is lock for this (considering he's won twice already and still putting out quality material ), with Larry the Cable Guy a close second. Lewis Black has an outside chance, considering the Daily Show audio companion to America the book won last year. I'm a little surprised Dane Cook's Retaliation, with it being the biggest comedy album in years sales-wise, didn't make it. Of course, Dane lives in a strange fame forcefield - a number of blog posts I read about his recent hosting of SNL started with "I've never heard of him, but…" And of course, it'd be a bit more interesting to see something a bit more experimental and independent on the list, like The Absurd Nightclub Comedy of Eugene Mirman or Todd Barry's Falling Off the Bone. I know, I know. It rains puppies and gumdrops in my chocolate Shangri-La!
Any favorites in this group? Anything else that should have been nominated instead? Comment below.
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The 2005 Emerging Comic of New York Award nominations have been set and are now open for voting. If you lust after a particular downtown comic, this is the best way to get their attention, outside of a balloon bouquet sent to their temp job. Vote now!
On Blogging Sundance, Jason Calacanis wonders if there should not be a separate award at the Sundance Film Festival for Comedy, citing that funny films just can't compete against films that are "socially important."
I'm of two minds on this. I can see the value of having an award… comedy is far too often overlooked, not just for awards, but as something that does contribute to society in valuable ways. Having a separate award would certainly give some well-deserved attention on people not grinding out ha-ha films for Hollywood. And it could start creating a higher standard for film comedy, which tends far to often to rely on premises that are only sketch-thin.
But I dislike putting comedy aside, like it's something incapable of reaching the heights of a dramatic film. It can and has (see "Doctor Strangelove"). Look at how powerful late night monologues have come about defining our political leaders, traits that were broadly stroked by Johnny Carson have become pinpointedly defined by Jon Stewart. There's no reason why film comedy can't be as effective in defining our times.
I'm also well aware that a reason why comedy can reach people better is that they're guard is down. They aren't expecting something good for you… something "socially important." Let dramatists beat people over the heads with "points" and receive the accolades. Far better to be ignored and have the ideas sink in the back way.


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Top of the Agenda: Obama in Seoul for Nuclear Summit
U.S. President Barack Obama urged North Korea and Iran (LAT) to abandon their nuclear programs, in a speech at Seoul's Hankuk University ahead of an international nuclear summit that begins today. Obama later condemned North Korea's planned rocket launch for next month, a move he suggested could put in jeopardy a recently agreed food aid deal between the two nations. The president vowed to work for a "world without nuclear weapons" (BBC), pledging to work with Russia to reduce the U.S. and Russian nuclear weapons arsenals.
"For the United States, continued North Korean long-range missile testing highlights the priority concern of North Korean vertical proliferation and underscores the concern expressed by former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates in December 2010 that North Korea's development of a long-range missile capability could become a direct threat to the United States," writes CFR's Scott A. Snyder in the CFR blog Asia Unbound.
"It's striking if you look at the numbers--the cost of this missile program and test. It's well in excess of what it costs to feed the North Korean people for a year. So while the world is being forced to save North Koreans from starvation, its government is pursuing these programs that will just bring further isolation. There's clearly a lack of certainty in Pyongyang both about where it wants to go and about what it can get away with," CFR's Michael A. Levi said in this CFR Interview.
"North Korea has perfected this cycle of provocations, negotiations, and concessions. And yet every time, the West falls into the trap. Both Washington and Seoul are well aware of Pyongyang's pressure points. Instead of countering the Kim clan with sustained financial sanctions and other measures though, they are enthralled every time the dynasty leaves open the window of opportunity for future talks," writes Sung-Yoon Lee in the Wall Street Journal.
UK Urges China to Launch Investigation Into British Death
The UK asked China to launch an investigation into the death of British businessman Neil Heywood in the city of Chongqing late last year. Heywood allegedly maintained close ties with the family of Bo Xilai (WSJ), the recently ousted Chongqing Communist Party chief.
Expert Minxin Pei looks at the political transition under way in China and discusses prospects for change in this CFR Interview.
U.S. Compensates Families of Afghan Victims
The U.S. government paid $50,000 to each of the families (LAT) of the sixteen Afghan civilians who were killed by a U.S. soldier in Kandahar province earlier this month, the Kandahar provincial council confirmed. The soldier, Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, was charged with seventeen counts of murder, including for the death of an unborn baby.
AFGHANISTAN: A man wearing an Afghan army uniform shot and killed two NATO soldiers (BBC) at a military base in Helmand province before being killed by coalition troops.
This CFR Timeline examines the events that precipitated the U.S. war in Afghanistan as well as the history of the war.
U.S., Turkey to Give Syrian Rebels 'Nonlethal' Aid
The United States and Turkey agreed to provide Syrian opposition groups with "nonlethal" aid, including communications equipment and medical supplies (NYT), while Turkey announced today it would withdraw its diplomats from the Syrian capital.
Expert Joshua Landis discusses the fault lines in the Syria uprising in this CFR Interview.
IRAN: The Iranian government is set to increase the cash subsidies it provides citizens (al-Jazeera) by more than 50 percent, amid rising inflation and a depreciating currency.
Wade Concedes Defeat in Senegal Election
Longtime Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade conceded victory to rival Macky Sall (Reuters) in the country's closely watched presidential election, boosting the West African nation's democratic standing.
MALI: Capt. Amadou Sanogo, the leader of a military coup that overthrew President Amadou Toumani Toure last week, said he had solidified his control over the country, while offering peace talks with Tuareg rebels (BBC) that have been advancing in northern Mali.
Merkel Likely to OK Euro Rescue Fund Increase
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is expected to shift course and drop her long-held opposition to increasing the size of the eurozone bailout mechanism ahead of a summit of eurozone finance ministers in Copenhagen (DerSpiegel) at the end of this week.
The eurozone, once seen as a crowning achievement in the decades-long path of European integration, is buffeted by a sovereign debt crisis of nations whose membership in the currency union has been poorly policed, explains this CFR Backgrounder.
FRANCE: Prosecutors charged the older brother of the man suspected of killing seven people in and around Toulouse with allegedly assisting in terrorist acts (WSJ), French prosecutors said. The suspected killer, who claimed to have ties to al-Qaeda, died following a standoff with police last week.
Pope Presides Over Open-Air Mass in Mexico
Pope Benedict XVI delivered an open-air Mass to half a million people in León at the end of a three-day visit, which is expected to boost support for the conservative National Action Party (NYT) of President Felipe Calderón. The Pope is set to travel to Cuba today.
Under President Raul Castro, Cuba has begun economic and political reforms while bolstering ties with the Vatican, says CFR's Julia E. Sweig in this CFR Interview.
VENEZUELA: President Hugo Chávez began chemotherapy treatment in Cuba (AP) over the weekend, one month after having a tumor removed. Chávez's time in Cuba will overlap with Pope Benedict XVI's visit to the country.
Louisiana Exit Polls Also Show Economy the Main Issue
Rick Santorum won the Louisiana GOP primary Saturday, where exit polls (CNN) show that not only is the economy the number one issue with voters, but that most of them think it is getting worse.
Newt Gingrich told conservatives who gathered Saturday at the Pennsylvania Leadership Conference that not only would increased drilling lower gas prices, but U.S. energy independence would alleviate foreign policy problems (Politics PA), such as Iran's threat to close the Strait of Hormuz.
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What Kind Of Butter Cream Should I Use Before Applying Fondant?
Decorating By mellbel25 Updated 21 Apr 2013 , 3:14pm by mellbel25
AHey everyone.
I have been making cakes for couple months now and so far I have been doing good, but there are a few things I need help on
Number one: what kind of frosting should I use on the cake before applying fondant? If I decide to use store bought BC, Do I have to add something to the can for it to stiffen up? I have used just the can before and it melted and messed up the fondant, so I had to start all over again. Very frustrating!
How do I get the fondant to look soo smooth? Some of my cakes have came out a little lumpy with bubbles. ;(
Any tips would be helpful! Thank you.
AHi there and welcome to cc. Are you buying frosting from the grocery store? Pretty sure you don't want to use that under fondant, it will never harden like you want it to ( unless someone here tells it different I could be wrong ) You can buy wilton buttercream from a craft store but its very stiff and very hard to work with, you really want to make your own buttercream its not hard to make. This makes a fairly small amount of buttercream I double the recipe if I make this recipe.
The buttercream takes a few minutes to harden up after you are done smoothing it out. Here's a video on how to put buttercream on a cake so that the buttercream is smooth.
AThank you very much! I appreciate it. I also know how to make my own buttercream, but for the last couple cakes I have been using the store bought. I guess I just have to go back to making my own.
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NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Yum! Brands (YUM) and McDonald's (MCD) have taken different approaches to this week's tainted meat scandal in China that hit this week. McDonald's is standing by the company while Yum! Brands has severed ties.
Yum! shares are down 2.3% for the year to date as of the Thursday close of $73.84 while McDonald's, which reported earnings earlier this week, is down 2.3% and closed at $95.35.
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On Monday Chinese authorities shut down OSI Group's Shanghai Husi food plant for wide ranging food safety violations. A Chinese TV report showed workers in the food plant picking up meat from the floor as well as mixing expired meat with fresh meat. The report also captured workers saying that if the their clients knew what they were doing the company would lose its contracts. OSI operates 50 manufacturing facilities around the globe and have been a supplying McDonald's since 1992. Yum! has been a client since 2008.
This is the second major food safety scandal to hit fast-food companies in China, the last one occurring in 2012 when it was reported that KFC chicken was being pumped with excessive amounts of antibiotics. That scandal hit Yum! Brands' KFC particularly hard. This second scandal is likely a large reason the company severed ties so quickly.
So why the different strategies for Yum!! and McDonald's?
Yum! is the largest fast-food operator in China with over 4,400 KFC restaurants alone. Yum! is expecting China to be the driver of its future revenue growth and can ill-afford a set-back in the growing market. China food companies do not have a good reputation in China, thus giving foreign food purveyors a foot-hold. That is quickly dissipating with increased local media coverage of issues at foreign food suppliers.
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In a press release Yum! stated, "It is difficult to believe and completely unacceptable that the management of Shanghai Husi, a division of OSI, would oversee and organize illegal and dishonest operations, "Yum! China unequivocally condemns these actions." In the same release Yum! detailed how OSI is not a major supplier of meats to the company in China, saying, "This supplier is not a major supplier of Yum! China. KFC and Pizza Hut have arranged alternative suppliers and we do not anticipate disruption to KFC restaurants."
Yum! is also severing ties with OSI in Australia and in the United States where it says a few items were supplied to it.


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Recently I came across another footnote of Etienne Lamotte, ( in Shuramgamasamadhi sutra), there he says that beyond Uttara Kuru there is another continent called Uttara Mantrina. What is this Uttara Mantrina ?
As we have explained before Jambudvipa is Indian subcontinent. Long ago when this Mandala map was formed Jambudvipa/India was an independent continent, and that is a really long time ago.
At the centre of the Mandala map is the Earth's axis, but it is the otherway round, i.e. in its centre is Antarctica. It is also the Mount Meru.
Opposite India/Jambudvipa is South America/Uttara Kuru. Cuba and Caribia are Kurava and Kaurava.
North America is the Uttara Mantrina that Etienne Lamotte mentions.
The compass directions of today are not valid here. According to compass the four main directions from Antarctica/Mount Meru are all to the North ! Ancient directions "south" etc... do not correspond with magnetic compass directions South,West, etc...
Europe and Asia are the "border lands" of this ancient Mandala world map.
The four main continents, around Antarctica/Mt Meru, are: Videha/Africa, Jambudvipa/India, Gondaniya/Australia, and Uttara Kuru/ South America.
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El Cajon, Calif.—After playing to a scoreless tie in their first meeting of the season on October 3, the San Diego Christian College Hawks and Vanguard Lions were not without offense on Wednesday afternoon, as the Hawks defeated the Lions 3-1 on Senior Day at SDCC.
"Winning on senior day is a great feeling," said Senior Captain Brent Oglesby. "Having played with a lot of these guys for four years, and seeing how far our program has come in that time frame, it means a lot to get this win."
The Hawks got on the board first when Leandro Vianna converted a penalty kick at 22:01 to push San Diego Christian up 1-0.
Just over ten minutes later, the Hawks tacked on another goal when Emmanuel Padron sent a free kick to Andrew Robles in the box. Robles dribbled around a defender and connected with Oglesby who put the ball into the back right of the net. San Diego Christian maintained their 2-0 lead heading into halftime.
The second half was scoreless until VU's Kyle O'Brien cut the Hawks' lead in half in the 72nd minute. O'Brien drilled a shot that was blocked by SDCC's Ricky Ramirez. The ball came right back to O'Brien who slipped the ball past San Diego Christian goalkeeper Alex Cozzi.
Vanguard had one final shot in the 87th minute, but the Lions' Luis Valdivia's shot was stopped by Cozzi.
SDCC added one more goal with less than a minute left, when Eduardo Medina cleared a ball down the left side to a streaking Emmanuel Onywera. Onywera tapped the ball past the oncoming goalkeeper and into the empty net.
Vanguard outshot SDCC 13-12, while the Hawks maintained a 5-4 advantage in shots on goal. Cozzi played all 90 minutes, collecting three saves.
San Diego Christian is now 10-4-1 and 6-2-1 in the GSAC. The Lions fall to 6-8-1 and 4-3-2 in conference play. With the win, SDCC stays in second place in the GSAC with one game remaining. With a win on Saturday at Hope International, the Hawks would earn a first round bye and host a semifinal game on campus.


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Social media of all forms has its place. From email to next gen systems like WeChat, there is a place in our information-needy world for social media. However, Facebook-induced Depression is a real thing and we should all recognize its risks.
What is Facebook-induced Depression? Well, researchers have begun to see that there are three ways Facebook induces Depression: 1) Through isolation; 2) through negative internal feedback and envy; and, 3) through negative messages.
What we've learned through "process addictions;" that is, behaviors such us compulsive gambling, eating, and/or shopping, is that the same anxiety, compulsive relief cycle is present just as with substance addictions. I would add Facebook usage to the list of process addictions. When people spend too much time on Facebook, they do so at the expense of real-life. They tend to both become isolated and isolate others. Isolation is a typical trait of depression; it appears that over use of Facebook opens the door to future Depression due to its isolating nature.
Among the "rewards" present within Facebook addiction (not sure if anyone else is using the term) is "like" and "comments." There is evidence to suggest that there is similar Dopamine surges when there is feedback to a Facebook post as there is when someone compulsively shops/eats, etc. But, there is also evidence to suggest that when someone does not receive the desired feedback, they become frustrated and envious of those who do. As a matter of fact, a particular study out of the University of Michigan found that not only do people become envious and frustrated by those who receive dozens of "likes" and "comments," but they also become saddened when they compare people's "online life" against their "real-life." For example, teenagers are particularly susceptible to this comparing, as when they think others' lives are better because of the pics they post or because of the feedback they receive to their posts. But, I'm beginning to hear more and more stories of people who drop into envy spirals due to the comparing of either (or both) their Facebook lives to others or their real lives against others' Facebook lives. This envy and sadness are both gateways to real Depression.
Lastly, when people use Facebook to post hurtful or bullying comments, they're posting strong, propagating, and permanently hurtful messages that can quickly become internalized and can flat-out cause a person to think negatively about him or her self. Couple these hurtful messages with the other Facebook gateways to Depression and I think it's easy to see that Facebook, like anything else, should be used in moderation and not become the focal point of someone's life.
I don't hate Facebook; but I think its use should be studied more as a way to understand that it can be both a way to avoid reality, or worse, a tool that will induce clinical Depression. Especially if someone already exhibits compulsive tendencies: Using Facebook too much is a real risk for real life problems. If you don't believe me, Google "Is Facebook-induced Depression real?" and see for yourself.


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Ebersole, Esparza, Mitchell to Guest Star at Spelling Bee
Tony Award-winners Christine Ebersole and Brian Stokes Mitchell, as well as Tony Award-nominee Raul Esparza, will join the cast of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee for one night only as guest spellers at the Bee's first ever "Broadway Night at the Bee" on Sunday, March 18 at 7:30pm. One more guest speller from the Broadway community is still to be announced.
"A hilariously hip musical comedy, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee features six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learning that winning isn't everything and that losing doesn't necessarily make you a loser," according to press materials on the show.
Ebersole is currently starring on Broadway in the musical Grey Gardens, for which she received the Obie Award, Drama Desk Award, Outer Critics Circle Award, and a Special Citation from NY Drama Critics Circle. Her other Broadway credits include Steel Magnolias, Dinner at Eight (Tony and Outer Critics Circle noms.), 42nd Street (2001 Tony and Outer Critics Circle awards), The Best Man, Getting Away With Murder, Harrigan 'n Hart, Camelot (opposite Richard Burton and Richard Harris), Oklahoma!, On the Twentieth Century, I Love My Wife and Angel Street.
Esparza is currently starring in the critically acclaimed Broadway revival Company. His other Broadway credits include Taboo (Tony nom., Drama Desk Award, Best Featured Actor); Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang; Cabaret; Rocky Horror Show (Theatre World Award), and Off-Broadway's The Normal Heart; Comedians; tick, tick, BOOM! (OBIE Award, Drama Desk nom.). Esparza was also seen in the national tour of Evita (Joseph Jefferson Nom) and the Kennedy Center Sondheim Celebration's stagings of Sunday in the Park with George (Helen Hayes nom.) and Merrily We Roll Along.
Mitchell earned a Tony nomination for his performance in the title role of Man of La Mancha. He won the 2000 Tony, Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk awards for his performance as Fred Graham/Petruchio in Kiss Me, Kate, and his other Broadway credits include lead roles in King Hedley II (Tony nom.); Ragtime (Tony nom.); Kiss of the Spider Woman; Jelly's Last Jam; Oh, Kay!; Mail and the City Center Encores! productions of Kismet, Do Re Mi and Carnival.
Spelling Bee is the Tony Award-winning musical with music and lyrics by William Finn, book by Rachel Sheinkin, conceived by Rebecca Feldman and directed by James Lapine. The Broadway production of Spelling Bee opened on May 2, 2005 before launching a national tour in September of 2006 and an open-ended engagement in Chicago in March of 2006.
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[JURIST] Israeli military Brigadier General Yair Golan received a reprimand [press release] Thursday after an investigation [JURIST report] by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) [official website] into allegations that Golan improperly used Palestinians as human shields. Golan, commander of the West Bank army division, will not be promoted for at least the next nine months as part of his reprimand. According to an IDF statement, Golan was reprimanded for using "the 'Preliminary Warning' procedure, contrary to his orders." The IDF defined "preliminary warning" as "an operational procedure used during an arrest operation in which forces use a local resident to warn the residents of a house that an arrest is imminent. The use of the procedure is meant to enable uninvolved civilians to leave the house and allow the suspects to turn themselves in, thus minimizing the risk of injury to civilians." In a 2005 Israel Supreme Court ruling [JURIST report], the high court ruled that another procedure - the "neighbor procedure" - from which the preliminary warning procedure is derived, illegally involved the use of human shields.
Since the 2005 ruling, human rights groups have reported a decline in the once-common use of human shields, though many believe the practice is still employed. In April, video footage [JURIST report] taken in the West Bank showed IDF soldiers ordering two Palestinian teens to stand in front of their vehicle to protect it from stones being thrown by local bystanders during a military raid. The IDF also conducted a criminal probe [JURIST report] into an another human shield incident similarly caught on tape in February. Human shields are a violation of Article 51(7) of the 1977 Additional Protocol to the Geneva Conventions [text] and other international agreements. AP has more. The Jerusalem Post has local coverage.


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History and background of Montana
The late Helse Dolsey once called Claude Montana the "Leader of Paris fashion," but that could be said of many Paris designers. Another name for him has been "King of Shoulder Pads" which is a more apt title, looking to the size of the shoulders of many of his designs. He has spent a good deal of his career designing men's clothes for women.
Claude Montana was born in Paris in 1937 to a Spanish mother and a German father. At the end of 60's he went to London, and began designing jewellery made of Mexican papier mache and rhinestones. He sold them in the streets and markets of London. He had a modest success and was featured in British VOGUE. He returned to Paris in 1970 and started working for a French leather company called McDouglas, where he learned the basic skills of pattern cutting/grading. He left them to start up on his own.
In 1976 Montano staged a fashion show at Angelina's Tea Room, in Paris. His designs were acclaimed and his rise was meteoric. In 1979 he set up his own company and began creating masculine styles for women. Large sharp shoulders became his trade-mark.
During the 80's he designed futuristic space-age clothes, as many other designers also did. He also continued with his heavy, broad-shouldered designs. He brought out his men's clothing line transforming the clean lines and pure forms of established men's tailoring into a more unstructured and casual alternative. He used a soft layering look, well-designed and well executed.
From 1989 to 1991, Claude Montana designed for the house of Lanvin. He designed five award winning collections. During the 90's, his style gradually changed and became more simple and sophisticated. His collections announced a whole new set of styles with exquisite drapery, fluidity, movement and minimal construction. He used a much more feminine look. Gone were the bulky masculine overcoats, and in came furs of white fox, or coloured mink capes, and he began to make liberal use of fabrics such as velvet, crepe, mousseline, and leather. His leather collection in the 80's caused a violent reaction in the American press, which saw them as neo-Nazi wear. The "Fly-away" jacket, a trapeze cut flared from just below the shoulder blade, was a significant new shape.
In 1993 Claude Montana married his long-time girl-friend and earlier model, Wallis Francken - famous for starring in the Emanuelle films. They were married in Paris at the Mairie in the rue de Grenelle. The bride naturally wore a Montana outfit, a soft white crepe pantsuit. The designer wore a pair of beige and black Montana cowboy boots flown in especially from Mexico. During the late 90's Montana designed swim-wear and soft flowing gowns with a bias cut. In 1996, he brought out a line of Jeans called BEST MOUNTAIN made by his concern Best Montana. His beloved wife Wallis committed suicide in 1995. Montana faced considerable financial difficulties, and sold his house to a French concern, who are continuing the name. Stephane Parmentier This French designer took over in 2002. He had earlier worked with Karl Lagerfeld, Givenchy and Lanvin.
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CRAIG Campbell, exuberant and larger-than-life Canadian, has extended his 50-date 'Thrilling Mic Hunt' tour and brings his belly-achingly funny show to Tiverton Comedy Hall on June 7.
A masterful and inventive storyteller, his high octane performances are littered with eccentric travel tales of motorbiking and mountain climbing, stories of his own humiliation and gentle fun-poking at his fellow Canadians, whom he dubs 'a nation of ninnies'.
"He may be known as the 'Grizzly Adams of stand-up', but most of his stories are about how he fails to live up to his wild-bearded image. For instance, in this show he does a fantastically slapstick routine about being attacked by a duck." says Steve Lodge who runs the Comedy Hall.
"Nevertheless, he's planning to perform the world's highest ever comedy show on Everest next year. Better catch him while he's still close to sea level!"
And Craig can't wait to return. He said: "I'm looking forward to returning to the TCAT in June as it's always nice to perform 12 miles from my feathery bed – well, it has feathers in it anyway – and in a venue with indoor toilets.
"As former compare for the room's previous monthly format, I'm chomping at the bit (actually wearing one) to unleash my current tour show containing many Devon-based stories upon the best audience in the West!"
Campbell was a regular on Canadian TV before he moved to Britain. He began his British comedy career with The Dinks in an Edinburgh fringe show back in 2003 which led to an invitation to perform in the Best of Edinburgh programme in New York. Since then he's been the support act on Frankie Boyle's last two sell-out national tours, as well as appearing on 'Dave's One Night Stand' (DAVE), 'Russell Howard's Good News' (BBC Three) and 'Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow' (BBC One).
He's also toured with the critically acclaimed Edinburgh show 'Return of the Lumberjacks' alongside fellow Canadians Stewart Francis and Glenn Wool. Campbell is a former MC at Comedy Hall and the club say they're delighted to see him return with his own show.
Craig Campbell is at the Comedy Hall in Tiverton on June 7 at 8pm.
Tickets cost £15 from www.comedyhall.co.uk.


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The underachieving Japanese economy is still importing record volumes of one product. Every day, hundreds of pounds of free advice are airlifted to Tokyo. Much of this counsel is at cross-purposes. For example, whereas one set of eminent authorities urges a weak yen, another prescribes a strong one. All seem to agree, however, that Japan is in a bad way. The Japanese themselves don't deny it. Many refer to the past 10 years of missed opportunity as "the lost decade." The interesting question concerns the next 10 years. Can Japan reclaim its place as a functioning member of the world economy?...


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In a Silent Way: Rarities by Jerome Hiler and Nathaniel Dorsky
Jerome Hiler and Nathaniel Dorsky in person!
First Public Screening!
In the Stone House (footage)
Jerome Hiler | 1967-70/2012 | USA | 16mm/18fps | 30m (approx.)
Two Personal Gifts a.k.a. Fool's Spring
Jerome Hiler and Nathaniel Dorsky | 1966-67 | USA | 16mm/18fps | 7m
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Kodachrome Dailies from the Time of Song and Solitude (Reel 1)
Nathaniel Dorsky | USA | 2005-6 | 16mm/18fps | 30m (approx.)
Two companionable masters of contemporary silent film will present a very special program of intimacy and risk usually reserved for invitational sub-rosa, subterranean home viewing. Call it (Koda)chrome Dreams or The Basement Films. The works presented will be projected as unique prints or spliced original reversal stocks. The most recent works have never been shown in public before. This is a night for exhilarating cinema celebrating the poetics of perception in everyday experience. The timing of this program is in honor of the inclusion of Dorsky's The Return (NY premiere at VIEWS NYFF 2011) and Hiler's Words of Mercury (World Premiere at VIEWS NYFF 2011) in this year's Biennial of The Whitney Museum of American Art. Both Words of Mercury and The Return made several of the most informed top ten lists of 2011 in national journals. With inspirations deriving from Japanese renga poetry, medieval stained glass, ancient and contemporary music, and a continuum of cinema that embraces Ford, Ozu, Brakhage (and many others), Hiler and Dorsky have each forged a personal language of open confidences, films that are experimental, shorn of narrative fiction, addressing and involving the viewer directly in the adventure of seeing and feeling.
Curated by Mark McElhatten.
In conjunction with this event, Film Society will present free screenings of Oswley Brown III & Jerome Hiler's Music Makes a City: A Lousiville Orchestra Story (2010), for which Nathaniel Dorsky was a key editor, from March 15 – 22 in the Film Center's Amphitheater.


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hi everyone, i hope you had a great week! the sun is shining today and goes perfectly with todays pins. enjoy!
first the parisian kitchen of jean-louis deniot (no. 1), incredible textures from the giles miller studio (no. 2), gorgeous gold sugar rimmed champagne glasses (no. 3), and a delicious recipe for a limoncello pound cake (no 4.).
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text: Share: Kale Recipes Add this nutrient-rich ingredient to soups, salads, pasta dishes and more in these popular kale recipes. 1 - 11 View all thumbnails Cheese Tortellini and Kale Soup A steaming bowl of this hearty soup is always a welcomed dish with both my family and neighbors. I often serve it when we get together during the cold months to watch football games. I add crusty bread, sliced cheese and grapes to round out the meal. —Marlena Liimatainen, Denton, Maryland Get recipe Kale with Bacon The hearty bacon flavor in this side dish makes you forget that you're eating right. Seasoned with garlic, it's a great way to enjoy vitamin-rich kale. —Margaret Allen, Abingdon, Virginia Get recipe Penne with Kale and Onion I love kale; my husband hates it. But when I swapped it into a favorite penne-with-spinach recipe, it was so delicious, he asked for seconds! —Kimberly Hammond, Kingwood, Texas Get recipe Ruby Red Beet & Apple Salad Because I grow beets I eat them a lot. This is among my favorite recipes. One heads-up: The beets usually turn the apples pinkish-red (maybe your fingers, too). — Kathy Rairigh, Milford, Indiana Get recipe Italian Shredded Pork Stew Need a warm, soothing meal for a blustery night? Throw together this slow-cooked stew loaded with sweet potatoes and kale. And the shredded pork is oh-so-tender! —Robin Jungers, Campbellsport, Wisconsin Get recipe Brussels Sprouts & Kale Saute In an effort to add more greens to our meals, I created this dish—and my kids eat it up. The crispy salami is the "hook." —Jennifer Mcnabb, Brentwood, Tennessee Get recipe Kale & Bean Soup Chock-full of veggies, this soup soothes both the body and the spirit. The kale is packed with nutrients, including omega-3s, and the beans add a natural creaminess. —Beth Sollars, Delray Beach, Florida Get recipe Steamed Kale You'll find a wonderful accompaniment to most any entree in this good-for-you Steamed Kale recipe, which is packed with vitamins. I use garlic, red pepper and balsamic vinegar to keep my family coming back for more! —Mary Bilyeu, Ann Arbor, Michigan Get recipe Tuscan Portobello Stew This is a heart-healthy, one-skillet meal that is quick and easy to prepare, yet elegant enough for company. Vegetarian teachers and students alike appreciate this stew at school potlucks. —Jane Siemon, Viroqua, Wisconsin Get recipe Kale & Bacon Salad with Honey-Horseradish Vinaigrette Totally scrumptious and packed with nutrition, this salad was my response to friends who asked how they could incorporate kale into their diets without sacrificing taste. —Elizabeth Warren, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Get recipe More Healthy Recipes Quinoa Recipes Top 10 Light Dessert Recipes ‹ › Back to slideshow Cheese Tortellini and Kale Soup Kale with Bacon Penne with Kale and Onion Ruby Red Beet & Apple Salad Italian Shredded Pork Stew Brussels Sprouts & Kale Saute Kale & Bean Soup Steamed Kale Tuscan Portobello Stew Kale & Bacon Salad with Honey-Horseradish Vinaigrette More Healthy Recipes Popular Collections Comfort Food Recipes Autumn Recipes Quick & Easy Recipes Healthy Recipes Email a Friend Send a link to this slideshow to your friends, along with a personal message. From: To: Use commas(,) to separate up to 5 emails. We will not maintain any record of these emails. Your Name: Your Message: Send me a copy: Send Cancel Please wait... OK


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the People's Space Program
It has been a while since I've talked about space programs, especially those non-American ones. Some of you may recall that I'm a huge fan of the space programs belonging to the European Union, India, Japan, Brazil, and of course – China. This because NASA has proven over the last decades that they're basically the bitches of the military industrial complex and not interested in exploration and science. (not including the science of killing or spying)
So of course I must express excitement at the fact that yesterday the second Chinese space mission ever was launched.… Read Full Text


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WASHINGTON (Aug. 21)
The failure of the coup staged this week by hard-liners in Moscow is likely to be a net gain for the country's sizable Jewish minority, Soviet experts and advocates for Soviet Jewry agree.
It is likely to embolden the restored government of President Mikhail Gorbachev to crack down on the same ultra-conservative elements within the Communist Party that have opposed emigration reform and other liberalized policies that have generally benefited Jews.
Martin Wenick, executive director of the National Conference on Soviet Jewry, said the episode will "probably increase the potential for emigration" from the Soviet Union.
There is a much greater likelihood that "the authorities will fully live up to their constitutional and international obligations" relating to emigration, Wenick said.
Activists point out that Soviet Jews will feel secure in the short term, but will wonder when such a coup attempt might occur again.
Soviet Jews will "start asking if there will be a next time," said Rabbi A. James Rudin of the American Jewish Committee, and who was a co-founder of the Interreligious Task Force on Soviet Jewry.
Pamela Cohen, president of the Union of Councils for Soviet Jews, said the nerve-racking events of this week would confirm that "the fears of Soviet Jews are justified, and I think that this will serve to spur on the aliyah."
But Adam Garfinkle, senior analyst at the Foreign Policy Research Institute in Philadelphia, said that if Soviet Jews emigrate in larger numbers, it will likely have more to do with concern about basic survival this coming winter than any fallout from the coup.
He said Soviet Jews are having more difficulty than other Soviet citizens in "hoarding" necessities in expectation of supply shortages this winter.
Such hoarding is often done by bribing those who transport goods throughout the country. But "it's harder for Jews to make bribes in the Soviet Union because (suppliers) just don't trust them," Garfinkle said.
On the other hand, he said, some Soviet Jews "will imagine that there is a prospect for fundamental reform" that would make the Soviet Union "a more habitable place."
A State Department expert on Soviet Jewry called the failed coup an "absolute watershed in Soviet politics, basically because the bad guys were exposed and defeated."
As a result, the Soviet government will move in a more "peaceful, democratic direction," which will be "better for everybody," the official said.
But in the aftermath of the coup, the country's republics may be granted greater autonomy, and that may unleash a new outpouring of ethnic nationalism.
Wenick of the National Conference said he expects Soviet Jews to "get caught up in the middle of that," and is especially concerned about anti-Semitic sentiment in the Ukraine and Moldavia.
Garfinkle agreed that those two republics in particular have the potential for electing as their leaders conservatives who could be anti-Semitic.
Soviet Jewry analysts were divided in their assessment of the failed coup's impact on anti-Semitic groups, such as Pamyat, that emerged as Gorbachev lifted restrictions on free expression.
Cohen of the Union of Councils said that Jews won't feel more secure until the Soviet courts impose tough penalties for "hate crimes" committed against Jews.
She said that aside from a two-year prison sentence given to one Pamyat member for disrupting a January 1990 meeting of liberal writers in Moscow, there have been no attempts to prosecute members of the anti-Semitic group.
Dan Mariaschin, director of international and public affairs at B'nai B'rith International, said that Pamyat and other anti-Semitic groups had not aired any "overt expressions of anti-Semitism during the coup."
"It could have been that the Pamyat forces and others were waiting" for the outcome of the coup, he surmised.
Mariaschin said his hope is that, like the conservatives who failed to topple Gorbachev, Pamyat will be "discredited as well, because they are part of the non-democratic forces."
The State Department official said Soviet Jews, like other minorities, could easily remain targets of hatred if the country's enormous economic, political and social problems are not solved. "Non-official targeting of violence is possible," he said.
But Jack Matlock, who just stepped down as U.S. ambassador to Moscow, told ABC News on Wednesday that if the restored Soviet government continues "to move toward constitutional rule, you will find that the ability of these right-wing forces to stir up people and to appear to be a threat will be reduced.
"They won't, of course, disappear; they will still be a problem, but I think they will be a marginal problem," he said.


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Troubleshooting » Sound and Image freezes
Sound and Image freezes
- Make sure all the connecting cables (most notably the RJ11 cable/ADSL filter connected between the Freebox and the wall phone socket) are in good shape and have not been damaged.
- Unplug, then reconnect, the peritel/HDMI cable connected between the Freebox and your television. It may be that the cable connection elements are making a poor contact with your equipment. Check for a loose and/or poorly connected cable. If the cable is damaged, replace it with a new one of the same type.
- The Freebox is very sensitive to electromagnetic fields. Try to isolate the Freebox ADSL box from any source of electromagnetic disturbance. Almost anything electric will generate an electromagnetic field, but here is a list of the worst offenders : halogen lamps, neon lamps, electric cables, microwave ovens, home automation systems, and large hi-fi speakers.
The other big problem which can cause freezes is line attenuation. If you have a France Telecom subscription, make sure all telephones connected the phone wall sockets are equipped with ADSL filters. Do not use telephone extension cords to connect the Freebox to the phone wall socket. Make sure there are no condensers installed in your phone wall sockets. If you have 4 or more phone wall sockets, connect your Freebox ADSL box to the wall socket which is closest to the point where the telephone cable enters your home or apartment.
- Finally, go to your Management Interface (My Account) page, click the 'Internet' tab, then click on the link, "Change my ping setting", and set your ping to 'Serenity' mode, then validate. The change will take effect the next day. This change can often fix freeze problems for subscribers with poor line characteristics.
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U.S. oil reserves tapped twice
When our oil reserves are tapped, how does that work? Does the government sell the oil to local refineries?
The U.S. Department of Energy says there are 726.6 million gallons of crude oil stockpiled in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, the highest level in its history. It was established after the 1973-74 oil embargo as a way to give the president an option to a disruption in oil supplies that might threaten the U.S. economy.
The oil is stored in a complex of four sites with deep underground storage caverns created in salt domes along the Texas and Louisiana gulf coasts. The area was chosen because of the presence of more than 500 salt domes, which are an inexpensive and secure way to store oil, and because of the proximity to oil refineries and to distribution points. The reserve has been tapped just twice by presidential order:
• In 1991, the government sold 17.3 million barrels of oil to 13 companies as its part of the international effort to mitigate oil flow interruptions caused by the war against Iraq.
• In 2005, 20.8 million barrels were sold to five companies to offset the lost production caused by Hurricane Katrina.
The oil can be drawn down at a rate of 4.4 million barrels a day, and it takes about two weeks from the issuing of a presidential order for the oil to enter the U.S. market.
When a presidential order to tap the reserves is issued, the oil is offered for sale. The government solicits bids and oil is sold to the highest bidders. The oil is then pumped out of storage and transferred to those companies, primarily by pipeline but also via tankers or barges.
For further details, see fossil.energy.gov/ programs/reserves/spr/spr-facts.html.
A closer look at ethanol
Is it true that the production of ethanol uses 6 gallons of water for every gallon of ethanol distilled? And that gasoline containing ethanol pollutes more than straight gasoline?
The amount of water used to produce ethanol is strongly dependent on the type of process and feedstock used and what co-products are produced, Jen Stutsman, spokeswoman for the U.S. Department of Energy, told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
The vast majority of ethanol in the United States is made from corn. DOE's biomass program is working with industry to develop cellulosic, nonfood feedstocks that will have many advantages over the use of corn, including using less water, she said.
Ethanol is usually added to gasoline to reduce pollution over straight gasoline. It serves as an oxygenate that the EPA says "can boost gasoline's octane quality, enhance combustion and reduce exhaust emissions."
Emissions from vehicles using pure gasoline or gasoline containing ethanol vary among different vehicles, she wrote.


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LXer: Flip Cinnamon panel to top of desktop
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GNOME 3 is a perfect example, but it is not the only one. I could cite many examples from the K Desktop Environment too. Even Cinnamon, a desktop environment that was created out of dissatisfaction with the stock GNOME 3 interface, has it share of one-too-many-mouse-clickers.
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Only a couple more days away until Gloc-9's much-awaited "Ang Kwento Ng Makata" Live at the Music Museum concert! The rap maestro confessed it's a lot of hard work, but he can't wait to perform for all of his supporters! This is his way of giving back to the people who keep him driven and motivated throughout his music career!
We were able to catch up with Gloc-9 during his concert rehearsal with special guests Julie Anne San Jose and Parokya Ni Edgar frontman Chito Miranda!
The month-long concert series serves as the rapper's 18th anniversary and birthday celebration too! So make sure to catch Gloc-9 with some of his special guests like Aiza Seguerra, Bamboo, Ebe Dancel, Rico Blanco, Yeng Constantino, KZ, and more!
We caught up with Gloc-9 and Julie Anne San Jose to see how they're doing as the concert nears! Check out what they had to say in the video below!
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Eva Longoria's Las Vegas Weekend
Everyone looks okay, except what the in the hell is up with Danny Masterson's psychiatrist-hating, Scientology ass? Bitch looks like the Unabomber. He's going to start leaving pipe bombs in parking lots and sending out mimeographed copies of his manifesto. He's not exactly a good example of how Scientology affects your appearance. Kirstie Alley looks healthier.
Eva Longoria and Tony Parker also attended the Vitamin Water Charity Poker Tournament at the MGM, hosted by 50 Cent. Photos of the couple, along with Brody Jenner, 50 Cent, Harry Morton, Jamie Kennedy, Danny Masterson, Jamie Lynn Sigler, Akon, Kevin Connelly, Shawn Marion, Jason Mewes, Harper Hill and Young Buck are after the jump.