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Endometriosis, it is a disease in which tissue (endometrium) will grow outside of the uterus instead of growing inside the womb. We can find the endometrium tissue outside of uterus, area between rectum and vagina, abdomen of the ovaries, and the pelvic cavity in a women who have this disease. Endometriosis cause painful periods and infertility. Many women have Endometriosis without any symptoms or mild symptoms in this case it is difficult to diagnose. The misplaced tissue grows outside but it will not leads to cancer.
There is only one way to diagnose the endometriosis that is known as laparoscopy which is a minor surgery. Gynecologists identify the misplaced endometrium using a thin scope by putting it on patient's abdomen. After identifying he can take the right treatment to the patient.
The biggest complication for women with endometriosis is infertility so the chances of getting pregnant is very low.
The treatment offered for endometriosis are medication, surgery to remove the misplaced tissue and hormone therapy for slow growth of tissue. Hormonal birth control pills are the first step of treatment for women who are not trying to become pregnant. Treatment for women who are trying to get pregnant involves gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonis, which helps to stops the ovulation according to women's health.
This treatment is usually recommended for only six months at a time, then pregnancy is possible once treatment is stopped. Most of the women's will get a relief from pain after the surgical treatments but the pain may come back within two years. If the symptoms coming back after surgical procedures a hysterectomy or total removal of uterus may be needed.

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Case Studies
Increase market liquidity and share valuation to improve access to capital.
4,000 shares of daily average volume at .20
• 278,048 shares of daily average volume with a high of $1.70
• Volume up 6,850% • Price up 750% (at high)
• Content Marketing
• Investment Newsletters
• Press Release Consulting
• Search Engine Optimization
• Website Optimization
• Outbound Marketing Consulting
• Phone Room
Last year we ran a very successful investor marketing campaign for the company. After reorganizing a bit and going through a quiet period, the company started to make news again, however, investors were not paying attention. The company's share price was also well below what they thought was a fair valuation.
The last time we worked with the company, we redesigned their website, perfected their story, and made them several assets such as explainer videos to optimize investor conversion. With that in place, we knew we needed to concentrate on outreach. The company wanted us to be aggressive in our efforts, so we did just that. We began by placing advertisements on several investment newsletters and created a robust pay per click program across several platforms. While doing this we continued to work with the company to monitor the analytics on their website, as well as any feedback from investors. By continuing the optimization process we maximized investor acquisition.
The chart shows that the campaign was a success. The company went from .20 to a high of $1.70 per share. The company acquired the attention of the investors and is closer to their perceived fair valuation. The company is now ready to continue growing its business.
Increase market liquidity and share valuation to improve access to capital.
5,000 shares of daily average volume at .33
• 191,000 shares of daily average volume with a high of .825
• Volume up 3,800%
• Price up 248% (at high)
• Content Marketing
• Article Writing & Distribution
• Press Release Consulting
• Search Engine Optimization
• Website Optimization & Conversion
• Outbound Marketing Consulting
• Phone Room
The company was having trouble attracting shareholders and needed an edge to compete with the more established biotech companies on the market. The biotech sector is highly competitive and the company was setting up for major growth. They are a very exciting company with talented executives. What they needed, however, was a strategy to not only attract but to also engage and convert a variety of new shareholders.
We quickly realized traditional methods would be costly and have a small ROI. Thinking critically, we came up with a solution that required more of an approach that allowed for investors to find them and not trying to go out and compete with the same investors' everyone else was. This led us to really dig into the "investor's journey". Where do they start their journey to become a shareholder and how can we be there right from the beginning? How do we establish them as a leader in their space? How do we engage with them to keep them on track? Finally, how do we get investors to convert from interested and engaged to confident and committed shareholders?
We implemented an advanced content strategy that included a new website, search engine optimization, inbound marketing and a pay per click campaign. While the answer was simple the strategy was complex. Everything had to be done perfectly for it to work. Our efforts and out of the box thinking quickly became a winner for the company and Hilton Advisory.
Increase market liquidity and share valuation to improve access to capital.
4 million shares of daily average volume at .002
• 25 million shares of daily average volume in 2015
• 50 million DAV in 2016 with a high of .095
• Volume up 600% in 2015 and up 1,250% in 2016
• Price up 4,750% (at high)
• Volume (2015): +600%
• Volume (2016): +1,250%
• Price: +4,750%
• Capital Raised: $4 Million
• Article Writing & Distribution
• Press Release Consulting & Distribution
• Funding Introductions
• Website Optimization & Conversion
• Outbound Marketing Consulting
• Phone Room
In the second half of 2014, the biotech sector had a negative effect on investors and biotech companies alike. The company was still executing upon its long-term growth strategy and delivering encouraging results. However, the company's stock was undervalued and options for financing were almost non-existent.
The company had some awareness among short-term traders, however, was still unknown to long-term biotech investors. We created a content strategy aimed to get the company in front of these investors. We focused on placing their story where investors were looking rather than strictly utilizing traditional outreach methods.
Since engaging Hilton Advisory, the company has increased their valuation, liquidity and overall awareness in the investment community. They have been featured in investment reports and followed by analysts. They have also caught the eye of some larger investors which has delivered over 4 million dollars in financing so far. The program exceeded expectations, attracting billions in market liquidity, a 4,650% increase in share valuation and a committed shareholder base. Following the initial success of the campaign, Hilton Advisory continues to assist the company in creating content to engage both potential and current investors as the company works to prove the efficacy of their PRP treatment. The goal is to continue to improve their ability to raise capital and uplist to a higher exchange.


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Army veteran, Dennis Magnasco spent two days trying to make a doctor's appointment at his VA clinic in Bedford, MA but couldn't get anyone to come to the phone. So, it was decided to film the never ending not-so-merry-go-round process. Huffington Post
Please watch this compelling video…
Editor's note: If you will notice, the vet ends up at the same place he started, "Hello, welcome to the Bedford VA."
Terminally Ill Vet Says VA Abandoned Him
SGT. John Marshall, diagnosed with terminal cancer says VA denied him benefits due, in part, to missed appointments while he was hospitalized for pneumonia and battling PTSD. Highly decorated combat vet says his terminal cancer can be traced to the time spent over burn pits in Iraq where everything from IEDs to batteries were burned. Fox News
Editor's note: Too bad this veteran lacks the ability to be in two places at the same time.
Veteran Fired After Confronting Robbers
Store Manager, Joe Morici, has been fired from CVS Pharmacy in Beltsville, MD for stopping shoplifters. Robbers attempted to assault Mr. Morici with large screwdriver. Washington Times
Editor's note: Apparently it is against company policy to stop a crime or defend yourself. Our vet obviously acted out of his instinct to protect. Well done!


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Select a mutual fund and a Dow 30 organization.
Determine asset classes for the mutual fund and compare its market performance to the Dow 30 organization. Explain how such classifications and the current investment environment affect decisions concerning portfolio composition.© BrainMass Inc. brainmass.com October 10, 2019, 4:26 am ad1c9bdddf
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These are a group of securities that have similar characteristics and subjected to similar rules and regulations. It is also imperative to state that these securities behave in a similar way in the general market place. The asset classes are categorized into four asset classes which are inclusive of stocks or equities, fixed income bonds, real estate or other tangible assets and the money market or cash equivalent. The selected mutual fund in this case would be the capital world bond fund that will be under the bond type of funds. The objectives of these funds will be to give provisions for a long term a higher level of returns that are consistent with the appropriate investment management efforts. The returns are comprised of income that is generated from the funds and the gains that are attained from the market value on the investment funds (Levy, 1994).
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In the world of LinkedIn, where everyone in your network can see everyone else you're connected to, there's a simple rule to follow: If someone wants to meet someone else in your network, don't make the introduction without asking him or her first. These "cold" intros can be off-putting, and they can leave the recipient feeling off-balance, annoyed, and unsure of what to do next.
There's an easy way around this—emailing your contact and asking for permission before you make the introduction. Here's how to do it, politely and professionally.
OK to Intro You to a Contact?
Hi [Name],
I was asked by [referral name], a [context: e.g., smart student in my seminar / former colleague from XYZ company, good friend] for an introduction to you. I know you're busy, but thought it could be a useful connection because [upside: e.g., you share a passion for analytics / he could be a good asset to your team / she has experience in something you want to know about].
I wanted to run it by you first, however, out of respect for your time, and I'm happy to suggest a short call instead of coffee or a meeting, depending on what you prefer. Let me know if that's OK!
[Your Name]
Remember that you never want to ask for more than is reasonable from your contacts. If your cousin's, er, "questionable" friend wants an introduction to your company's CEO, it's perfectly fine to respond with, "I know Mark is very busy right now, so I don't quite feel comfortable making the introduction. Is there anything else I can help you with?"
TopicsTemplates , Networking , Tools & Skills , Email , Syndication , No Seriously—Do This Now By Alex Cavoulacos , Communication
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Alex is the President & Founder of The Muse, where she focuses on the growth and operations of the fast-growing business and pursuing constant innovation. Her book The New Rules of Work, written with her co-founder Kathryn, came out in April 2017. Outside the office, Alex can be found on her road bike or deep in a book. She also loves productivity hacks more than candy.More from this Author


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I just saw Kent Conrad on MSNBC explaining that the reason the House needs to overwhelmingly give weigh to the Senate in the conference committee is that you can see how hard it is to get sixty votes in the Senate.
Pragmatically speaking, Conrad is absolutely correct about this. It is very difficult to get sixty votes in the Senate. And, pragmatically speaking, if House leaders want to see a health care bill signed they are going to have to give ground to the Senate on almost every point. But the smug tone in which Conrad said it rankled. A lot. The Senate rules of procedure aren't handed down by God. They're not even handed down by the United States Congress. They're written by Senators. Senators like Kent Conrad. These are unjust rules. He could advocate changing them. Indeed, he has a moral obligation to do so. Not to go on TV preening about the fact that these unjust rules strengthen his bargaining position in a House-Senate conference.


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Final Fantasy IV
Square has had a lot of success stories in its time on this planet. Final Fantasy brought RPGs to the mainstream on consoles, helping to establish a genre which today is one of the biggest stomping ground of developers next to shooters and sports games. The Final Fantasy series has spawned lots of sequels; and in turn, these sequels have spawned lots of remakes, ranging from lazy ports to full-blown reinterpretations, like Final Fantasy III's 3D outing on the Nintendo DS. Following the success of III's well received port, Square has continued the series with Final Fantasy IV, another DS remake featuring 3D graphics and other bells and whistles. It may be a rehash, but it's one of the best damn rehashes ever.
Final Fantasy IV was quite groundbreaking back in the day. It featured a surprisingly political plot, ditching generic fantasy tropes for a web of intrigue concerning a disillusioned officer in the Red Wings, an elite military force in the kingdom of Baron. It was the battle system that would make the biggest splash, though; instead of a strictly turn-based affair like previous Final Fantasy games, IV introduced the active time battle system, now a staple of many RPGs. ATB allowed for strategic timing of attacks, as each move would take place as soon as the player chose it, and the enemy would attack whether or not the player did anything. Everything operated on a recharge, highlighting the importance of critical thinking during otherwise slow-paced battles. The graphics and soundtrack were also praised, and in the end, Final Fantasy IV sold millions of copies and was ported to both the PS1 and GBA.
This version, however, has received significant upgrades. The graphics are entirely 3D, and cut scenes have been redirected to be more cinematic, highlighting the impressive character detail and adding voiceovers. It's shocking to see such well directed scenes playing out on a DS screen; the production values are through the roof. Players who have experienced the original game will instantly be able to recognize classic character and monster designs, and the gameplay has remained untouched – other than rudimentary touch controls for menu selection – but it still feels like an entirely new game.
Final Fantasy IV sports the familiar overworld system, featuring a large map for the player to traverse. Battles are random encounters, which might be a turn off for some. It's an outdated system, to be sure, but it hardly ever feels frustrating in this version, thanks to the brand new presentation. The battle system, as previously mentioned, speeds up battles by forcing the player to act, adding an imaginary ticking clock to every fight. It's this kind of pressure coupled with the gripping story that makes trudging around the admittedly bare overworld a worthy undertaking. As always, a little grinding is recommended – another old-school RPG trope that remains intact in this updated game. It really is a relic in disguise; the difficulty can reach brutal heights in some areas and as with any RPG, save points can be few and far between. Luckily, Final Fantasy IV supports quicksaves, allowing players to save at any point and resume later on – but only once. Saves aren't catalogued, so reliance on actual save points is still imperative.
Ultimately, Final Fantasy IV successfully proves that remakes can be an honest business. Sure, we've played this game before, but never like this – this feels closer to a director's cut than a port. The cut scenes feel brand new, the graphics are brand new, and the gameplay holds up after all of these years. By applying a caring amount of polish to a classic game, Square has raised the bar they set for themselves when III was unleashed on the DS. It's a must buy for fans of the series; and for DS owners looking for a challenge, it's a great game to start with. It both pushes the handheld's limits and preserves old-school gameplay well beyond Final Fantasy IV's original release.


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The Academy Awards has a reputation for being less than inclusive to say the least, yet in the weeks before the show the criticism seemed even louder than usual, as the decades old debate over the lack of diversity reared its head once again, as Social Media helped launch the #OscarsSoWhite discussion back onto the forefront, as many criticized the fact that all 20 nominee slots had been filled entirely by white actors, something that had not happened since 1998.
Race wasn't the only issue discussed throughout the evening, as many winners used their special moment to accept their award while also highlighting a number of social social issues. After winning the award for Best Actress, Julianne Moore made sure to mention Alzheimer's disease, while Eddie Redmayne accepted his award for Best Actor before acknowledging those suffering from ALS, a nod to his portrayal of Stephen Hawking. Best Supporting actress winner Patricia Arquette made a plea for equal pay for women during her acceptance speech.
Those hoping that famed comedian Eddie Murphy would redeem himself for his awkward appearance during SNL's 40th Reunion special were disappointed as he only came out to present, refusing to tell any jokes or repeat his appearance during the 1988 awards, when he went off the teleprompter to explain that Black Americans would "no longer ride in the caboose of society."
Running long as usual, one of the brightest points of the show were it's musical performances. Taking a break from her usual theatrical performances, Lady Gaga gave an incredible salute to "The Sound of Music," singing beautifully in a reminder to America of just how talented she truly is.
Snubbed in every category but Best Original Song, though Ava DuVernay's film Selma arguably did not receive the nominations that it deserved, it's feature song "Selma" stole the show, as Common and John Legend united to perform the track before delivering potently eloquent acceptance speeches about the injustices still faced in present day. Salute


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OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologized for past state-sanctioned discrimination against LGBTQ people in Canada, but advocates argue his Liberal government could be doing more to stop it from happening now.
"I think there's a lot of work to do," said Gary Lacasse, executive director of the Canadian AIDS Society.
"We do believe that the apology was a step in the right direction, but it does not mend all the fences."
Trudeau acknowledged as much during his speech, referring to remaining restrictions on sexually active gay men donating blood and the ongoing criminalization of those who do not disclose their HIV-positive status to sexual partners, even if there is no transmission of the virus.
"The government must continue to work with its partners to improve policies and programs," Trudeau said.
The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that consent to sexual activity can be considered null and void if the accused person failed to disclose, or lied about, his or her HIV status. The Crown must also prove the person would not have consented to sex if he or she had been aware of the HIV status.
That can lead to a charge of aggravated sexual assault — the most commonly applied, although there have been others — so long as the sexual contact has either transmitted the virus to the complainant, or put them at significant risk of contracting it.
Advocates, who argue the law has fallen far behind the science on the level of risk, were buoyed last year when Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould promised to examine the issue, including reviewing current practices on laying charges and going ahead with prosecutions.
As the one-year anniversary of that promise made on World AIDS Day approaches, advocates are getting tired of waiting for change.
The Canadian Coalition to Reform HIV Criminalization issued a statement earlier this week, endorsed by more than 150 organizations nationwide, urging the Liberal government to go beyond issuing prosecutorial guidelines and reform the Criminal Code.
Richard Elliott, the executive director of the Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network, said one of the reasons the coalition wanted take their demand to a higher level is because provincial attorneys general have still not brought in any guidelines for how — or when — to prosecute these cases.
"If provincial attorneys general are unwilling or are unable to actually ensure that their prosecutors don't misapply or misuse that tool, then they shouldn't be allowed to have it," Elliott said.
The House of Commons justice committee intends to study next year how the criminal justice system deals with HIV non-disclosure.
The ongoing restrictions on donating blood for men who have engaged in sexual activity with other men within the past year is another issue that advocates argue undermines Liberal efforts in the LGBTQ community.
"It is discriminatory and worse than that, it allows a stereotypical myth to encourage and allow the climate for transphobia and homophobia to continue," New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh said Tuesday.
The previous Conservative government lifted the lifetime ban on gay men donating blood in 2013, requiring instead that potential male donors not have had sex with other men for five years.
The Liberal government last year allowed Canadian Blood Services and Hema-Quebec to reduce the deferral period to 12 months and Trudeau has tasked Health Minister Ginette Petitpas-Taylor with developing a plan for blood services that balances safety with non-discriminatory donation policies.
Liberal MP Randy Boissonnault, a special adviser to Trudeau on sexual orientation and gender issues, noted the federal government committed some $3 million to support the blood agencies as they work towards finding a way to lift the restrictions.
"Am I happy where we are? No," he said.
Meanwhile, more details have emerged of the agreement in principle reached in a class-action lawsuit launched by federal employees who were discriminated against because of their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
The details must still be finalized and approved by the Federal Court.
The Liberal government is prepared to pay between $5,000 and $150,000 to LGBTQ individuals who were investigated, sanctioned, or forced to quit or fired from the military or federal public service. The total amount is capped at $110 million.
Those affected can also apply for a personal apology and have their military service records updated to reflect the fact that they were sanctioned, quit or discharged "as a result of a wrongful historic policy of Canada" and that they were not unfit to serve.
Another $15 million is being set aside for reconciliation and memorialization measures related to how LGBTQ federal employees were treated by the government for decades after homosexual acts were decriminalized in 1969.
— With files from Kristy Kirkup
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By default, the web application and schedulers scan and remove unsafe HTML tags from any user input. User input areas include report cells, report descriptions, filter fields, and so on. This is to protect the applications from any potential script injection attacks. Removing unsafe tags is referred to as a blacklist approach, because input is filtered against a blacklist of tags which are deemed unsafe.
You can choose instead to remove all HTML tags except those you specifically deem are safe. This is referred to as a whitelist approach. This can have a more unpredictable effect on user input, but it is generally safer if script injection attacks are a concern.
Note. HTML formatting generated by the application, such as the built-in report viewer, is not vulnerable to script injection.
To filter user input by a whitelist:
- Edit the appropriate appSettings file in a text or XML editor:
- Web Application:
- Scheduler Application:
- Web Application:
- Add the following text between the
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<add key="inputSanitizationMethod" value="Aggressive" />
- Restart the application or service.
(v2016.3.7+) To view and edit the tag whitelists, edit the appropriate whitelist file in a text editor:
- Web Application:
- Scheduler Application:
Note. The whitelist files contain a JSON-formatted array of strings. To learn more about JSON, see Using JSON. Be cautious about adding potentially unsafe tags such as <input> and <iframe> to the whitelist. Removing HTML tags from the whitelist may cause existing reports to display incorrectly.
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Dec. 6, 2001
The 2001 NCAA Women's Soccer College Cup kicked off Thursday as teams North Carolina, Santa Clara, Portland, and Florida each held its news conference in the Paul B. Loyd Jr. All Sports Center on the campus of SMU in Dallas, Texas.
Friday's semifinals begin at 5:00 p.m. central time when defending champions North Carolina battle Portland. Following at 7:30 p.m. central time will be the Santa Clara and Florida game. Winners will advance to Sunday's championship game at 3:00 p.m. central time.
Head Coach Jerry Smith
"We are very happy to be here. SMU has done a great job, and they have a great stadium. It has been very well organized and I want to congratulate them for that. We have a good mix of young and old players. We have great leadership from our seniors. We start five or six freshmen, so we rely a lot on our senior leadership."
(on Florida's Abby Wanbach)
"Abby is the consummate goal scorer. She can score with both feet and she volley's very well. One of the traits of a great goal scorer is the ability to score with their head, and Abby can do that. I am not sure there is a player in collegiate soccer that can score as well with their head. Danielle (Slaton) will mark Abby in deadball situations. We don't assign anyone to any player during play. We play a zone and will always play a zone. That will give her more space. You can't eliminate her from the game."
(on Santa Clara's toughness as compared to College Cup trips in 1998 and 1999)
"It's not that we are tougher than we were before, but we were never behind in a game in 1999 until we faced Notre Dame in the semifinal. I am glad we have a couple losses this year. I am glad we have some overtime games, that we have had to find a way to win. In 1999, when we fell behind we panicked. It was like 'Oh my God, we're behind.' Last week (3-2 win over Virginia), we panicked when they scored two quick goals and cut the lead to 3-2. We didn't play well the last 20 minutes. We know the game is going to be tough. There haven't been any one-sided games at the College Cup since 1994 and there won't be any this weekend."
Comments on the closing of their career:
Danielle Slaton - "Every playoff game could be my last - I've been dealing with that fact the last three weeks. There's no other place I would rather be. There are not a lot of seniors that have been in the College Cup as many times and be in this same situation."
Anna Kraus - "You look back and ralize how important this is and how special College Cup is. Relish the time you're here and enjoy every moment of it."
Game vs. Florida:
Danielle Slaton - "You don't forget the losses (in 98 and 99), but this is a new team, new personnel, new situation. All that matters is tomorrow, regardless of past games."
Difference in this year's team as in the past:
Aly Wagner - "There's more confidence in this team to pull out the big wins if we got in tight situations. We look to each other to pull together. We grind through a game and pull out a win. That's the key to get to the next level."
Head Coach Becky Burleigh
"We are very excited to be here this season. The season started off different than we hoped but we have come full circle now."
"It is a little eerie how the bracket is the same as 1998, and we hope it ends the same way as '98."
"One similarity to 1998 that this team has is that they really enjoy coming to play every day."
(On the UCLA win)
"That win really mentally propelled us very far. It was a huge win."
(On Santa Clara)
"We have a ton of respect for their team. They have a lot of talent and are well coached."
(On Florida's senior)
"The strong senior class really makes all the difference. With the seniors we have, it has made all the difference."
Sr. D/M-Karyn Hall
(on her experience at the 1998 College Cup as a freshman compared to this trip)
Coming in as a freshman, I was more in awe. I couldn't believe I was here. It was something I grew up watching on television. I couldn't really appreciate the experience. This time I am going to relish every moment this time more than I could my freshman year."
Sr. F/M-Andi Sellers
(on the seniors influence on the team)
"The coaches put a lot of trust in the seniors, and that feeling of trust makes it more enjoyable. The coaches let us have an influence on the direction of the team."
Head Coach Clive Charles
"We have had a good run so far, and we have come together nicely. The results in the postseason have been good, but the games have been a lot harder than the score shows. We have had the opportunity to break games open late. You can look at the scores and see that we have 15 goals to one for our opponents and think we are just rolling teams coming into the College Cup, but those games have been tighter than the score suggests."
(on the team since the 2-1 loss at Santa Clara November 2)
"Santa Clara is a quality team. We didn't start well that game, and they really took it to us. We grew a little as a team as far as knowing how to start a game. We learned that every game you have to play 90 minutes."
(on expectation's for Friday's semifinal match with North Carolina)
"You have to believe you can win. You have to forget you're playing North Carolina and their record and what they have won. This is a new year, and every team that is here deserves to be here. If we get beyond that, then we can go out and play."
(on have Jr. M-Erin Misaki at 100 percent)
"It is very important. When the players that are up here (Jr. M-Betsy Barr, Jr. M-Erin Misaki, and Sr. D-Lindsay Smart) play well, we play well. She is our playmaker."
(on how this game with North Carolina may differ from the last meeting)
"Northy carolina doesn't change much. They play a 3-4-3 and have a lot of talent. They try and run teams over. I don't think they are going to bunker in against us. We are more technical, and we have a more well rounded talent base than in the past. I don't think we have had the talent to match up with them. I am not sure we do now, but we are going to try."
Junior Erin Misaki
(on battling injuries)
"Its been a battle for me this season with injuries, but its been good. I've gotten a different perspective this year with being out."
"Its been good also, because it has shown me how much I really like playing, and miss playing when I am out."
Head Coach Anson Dorrance
"We're excited to be here. By the entire setup here at SMU, I can see that SMU has bent over backwards to make us comfortable. This is the strongest field ever assembled. The teams are getting better and better each year and we're still competing."
"There are more strong teams this season by seeing all of the upsets that occurred along the way in each round."
"Winning a one-game series in soccer is incredibly challenging."
"Our senior class consists of great leaders and great role models - not just for me but for our sport."
"Clive's (Charles) has players that can finish and hold a lead, especially the way they're playing now."
On Christine Sinclair: "She is a player with very few weaknesses - as a striker, her totality of the game is her strength. You can call her a freshman but you certainly cannot treat her as a freshman. She is a formidable opponent."
On Portland: "Portland is a big and skillful team to play against. We're looking forward to it."
Sr. M-Jena Kluegel
(on the balance between expectation and tradition at North Carolina) "I don't think about it. It is a battle to get (to the College Cup) every year. I am just happy to be here. I don't think thinking about past final fours will help us win games this year."
(on comparing this North Carolina team to last year)
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If you read my previous blog about freedom, then it served as a good portal to this one. However, if you missed out, I would recommend reading it or merely read this one with the understanding that freedom is something most American's either can't explain or don't exercise correctly. If you've bothered to glance at a news broadcast, newspaper, or this blog, you've heard of what is now being called the 'Jena 6.' In response to racial tension and no doubt agitation, 6 black teenagers, brutally beat a fellow white student.
There is no doubt in my mind, that this attack was provoked by ignorant and unnecessary mocking from the white student. However, is that ever an excuse to brutally, nearly kill your aggressor? It troubles me that thousands upon thousands of individuals, as well as social figures around the nation are flocking to Jena, Louisiana to fight for the freedom of 6 teenagers who snapped and made the decision to nearly kill an ignorant Redneck. This is not a defense for the victim's actions that caused the attack. But on that same note, I don't believe for a second the Jena 6 deserve any sort of defense either.
Yes, the person was probably provoking them and was quite racist. Yes, prejudice and racism are travesties this day in age. Yes, if and when I am faced with prejudice in my life I think (and I do stress think) about physically harming the ignorant. But the absolute, hard-lined no of this situation is responding the aggressors with violence. That is why the Jena 6 are on trial. Whether or not the legal practices of Jena, Louisiana are in fact racist, is an issue of locale that should be rectified, however, these 6 young men did break the law, they did attack someone, and therefore should be prosecuted to the maximum amount.
Having said all that, I now will talk about freedom. This is America. We have a constitution that outlines what rights are granted to us and protected for us by Federal law. One of which is freedom of speech. Throughout the years and numerous Supreme Court cases, this has gone to encompass quite a number of things. One of which, if you really look at the fine print, is the freedom to have opinions. Whether if its on who you're voting for or what church you pray at, you are entitled to think for yourself and form your own opinions. This even encompasses who you choose to hate.
Personally, I hate people who stand in the express lane with a cart that totals way over 20. This list includes people who stay in a merging lane until the very last foot and swerve in front of me causing me to gasp, slam on my breaks, and grab my heart. People who smack their food also make the cut. I also, probably more than anyone else, hate people who are close-minded, prejudice, and ignorant (these things tend to be a package deal.). I always have a few choice words I wish I could utter and wish for bodily harm to come to these people, but the point is I don't. I restrain myself from doing these things, while reserving the right to inwardly hate them and complain about these people at a later time.
Unlike the Jena 6, I don't brutally attack every individual that happens to make a snide remark directed at me. That is why these individuals are sitting in jail right now and await trial. Whether or not they receive a harsher sentence for being black is irrelevant. The point is they broke the law in a severe way, the victim did not. So, Mr. Sharpton, go home! Jesse Jackson, shut up! This isn't a race issue. It is a matter of a law clearly being broken.
This may have started with racial tension. But at the time, that's all it was and well-grounded, calm individuals could have made strides to diffuse the situation, not jump on this guy's head. When it comes to living in this world, we cannot help how we are perceived. We lack the power to control others' opinions of us. We are helpless to directly influence what comes out of strangers' mouths. We lack this power of control because of the power of freedom that has been entrusted to those around us. On the other hand, we have the power to control ourselves, how we respond and how we handle such situations. The Jena 6 are in jail now because they made a bad decision in response to an even worse situation, not because they are black.


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JLL Indianapolis in Growth Mode
Welcome to the JLL Indy Team!
Mike Gresham has joined our Midwest Project Development Team as Senior Project Manager. Mike is responsible for managing all aspects of design, construction, financial management and procurement for projects in the Central Region. Mike previously worked for DTZ Commercial Real Estate where he was a Senior Project Manager for Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Columbus where he provided project management, assisted brokerage and property management teams, maintained client relations throughout the construction process; specializing in new building construction, building renovations, tenant improvements and healthcare.
To better meet the increased demand for retail tenant representation and agency leasing expertise in the Midwest, Tim Murray has joined the team as a Vice President. In his role, Tim will work closely with JLL's Retail Market Lead, Larry Kilduff, to grow the firm's retail presence in Indianapolis, and support retailers and investors expanding in the market. Tim brings more than 12 years of experience to the firm, and was most recently a Senior Leasing Representative at a national retail real estate investment trust where he specialized in creative and aggressive leasing and retention strategies. Prior to that he held senior advisory positions at two global commercial real estate firms, focusing on retail leasing and investment sales. He holds a bachelor's degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Murray is an active member in the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).
Matt Waggoner has joined our Tenant Representation team as Senior Vice President. Matt is responsible for increasing the business development efforts for local and national office tenants by developing and implementing strategic real estate plans that allow companies to align their workplace with their company culture and vision to grow their business and recruit and retain the best workforce. Matt's team will also be responsible for leading the overall strategic vision and execution of the Indianapolis Tenant Representation group.
Matt previously worked for Summit Realty Group where he was Vice President of the Office Advisory Services team, advising clients totaling more than 1,000,000 s.f. in Indianapolis over the last 4 years. He also served a variety of multi-market clients by functioning as their "in-house" real estate department, handling all facets of their reals estate needs.


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If you caught last Sunday night's premiere of Showtime's excellent new drama series Homeland, you might be interested in what's to come for the show in its second episode, which airs Sunday night. We have a clip to show you, as well as a video featuring the series creators as they talk about the show and their intentions.
One of the greatest things about Homeland so far is not knowing whether Claire Danes' character Carrie is on the right track in suspecting Brody is a terrorist, or if Brody is really just a man hoping to reclaim his life after spending eight years being tortured. From what creators Alex Ganza and Howard Gordon have to say in this video, it seems they're looking to keep us guessing. "Homeland will challenge people's notions of what a hero and a villain are," Gordons. Ganza takes it further, stating, "If we can get the audience to sympathize with a character who might be a terrorist, then we've succeeded." Tricky! Let the mind-games begin!
As for what's to come, here's a clip from this Sunday's episode:
What's going on in the garage?!
Homeland airs Sundays at 10:00 p.m. ET on Showtime.
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AROUND 250 paintings will be going on display at a massive watercolour exhibition, taking place over the Bank Holiday weekend.
Artists from all across the Midlands will be showing off their best pieces at Berkswell Reading Room and one picture will be raffled off in aid of Cancer Research UK.
The exhibitors have all been tutored by professional artists Trevor and Andrew Boult - who hail from Balsall Common.
Sheila Gibson, from Kingshurst, is one of the painters whose talents have been nurtured by pair.
"There will be 50 artists putting their work on display and they come from all over - we've got people from Solihull, Sutton and Coventry in the group."
The group in question is the Warwickshire Watercolourists. Members come together for a couple of hours every week to work on their latest paintings.
A lot of patience goes into the pictures, which cover a host of subjects from flowers and wildlife to landscapes.
The 2009 exhibition will be held over the Bank Holiday weekend. It will be open to the public between 10am-6pm on August 29-31 and from 10am-1pm on September 1.


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Partitioning a table in Oracle to improve performance
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MERIDIAN — The city of Meridian is banning openly carried weapons in all public buildings and city parks and playgrounds. The Meridian Star reports the city council took action this past week to keep such weapons out of city hall, the Meridian Law Enforcement Center, all fire stations, all municipal offices, city parks, and playgrounds. It makes exceptions for public ...Read More »
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City mulls the banning of firearms from buildings, parks
NATCHEZ — Natchez is considering a firearms ban for city-owned building and property. The Natchez Democrat reports Alderman Ricky Gray asked city attorney Hyde Carby if the city could post "no firearms" signs at city buildings and parks. Gray said he believes prohibiting firearms on city property would be in the best interest of public safety. Carby says the city ...Read More »


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Dr. Krajekian
Joseph Krajekian, D.M.D., M.D., FAAOMS, DABOMS, is a board certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. Dr. Krajekian attended dental school at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Following his D.M.D. degree, he obtained his medical doctor degree at Drexel College of Medicine. He then completed the six-year residency program and surgical training at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania which included two years in general surgery and chief residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
After graduation, Dr. Krajekian was appointed faculty for eight years at The Cleveland Clinic main campus in Cleveland, Ohio. In addition, he was also associate clinical facility at Case Western School of Dental Medicine. Currently, he is on staff at Metro Health Systems and Southpoint Hospital of the Cleveland Clinic.
Dr. Krajekian is well versed in all aspects of oral and maxillofacial surgery with great emphasis in utilizing the most advance surgical techniques and technologies. He is at the forefront in utilizing virtual surgical planning in his reconstructive surgeries, orthognathic surgery (also known as corrective jaw surgery) and dental implants.
Special interests include:
- Maxillofacial reconstructive surgery
- Surgical and non-surgical management of temporomandibular disorders
- Surgical and non-surgical management of obstructive sleep apnea
- Reconstructive orthognathic surgery
- Maxillofacial trauma
- Dental implants
- Bone grafting procedures
- Wisdom teeth
While at the Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Krajekian was co-founder of a one-of-a-kind multidisciplinary team in the management of temporomandibular joint disorder, and he was founder of the virtual simulation course for management of medical emergencies at the dental office.
Dr. Krajekian is actively teaches and lectures both locally and nationally. He has numerous publications in various aspects of oral and maxillofacial surgery, and he currently serves as editor for the Oxford Journal of Surgical Case Reports and International Advances in Dentistry and Oral Health. He also serves as an expert for the Ohio State Dental Board and is an active member of the American Medical Forensic Specialists.
Dr. Krajekian lives in Cleveland, Ohio with his wife and daughter. He enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling and volunteering his time with nonprofit organizations that provide free oral and maxillofacial care to Veterans of the Armed Forces. Dr. Krajekian also participates in mission trips in Central and South America and provides no cost dental care to those in need.


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With such a vast mission, CMC needed a website that could accomplish great things. Their staff and volunteers, a force of over 500, conduct 4,000 wilderness trips yearly, attended by nearly 20,000 people. Sheer numbers dictated a unique and strategic communication and organizational tool that could be used by both staff and their membership base. Linear Method gave them exactly that. The features of their custom website include:
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Samuel Adams announces winners of the first Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream Experienceship Award
Boston Beer Co.'s philanthropy program, Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream® Experienceship, has got it's first winners. They announced on Sunday during Great American Beer Festival in Denver, CO that San Francisco's Jim Woods, of MateVeza, and the duo from NY's Roc Brewing Co., Chris Spinelli and Jon Meryine, have been given the chance to check out the Samuel Adams Boston Brewery and soak-up all the info about brews and business that they can.
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Nic came along to our engagement party for an hour and took some gorgeous photos. He came early and wasn't in any rush to leave until we were happy we had captured as many moments as possible. Lots of our guests commented on how lovely the photos were and how much of a nice person Nic was. Very responsive throughout the booking process and professional throughout. Would book again without a doubt. Thank you, Nic!
Thank you Nick, we had such good fun at our shoot, you were brilliant with the boys and the results are amazing. The photos really capture the boys personalities. I would highly recommend you …. we travelled a fair few miles for the shoot but so glad we did.
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Here is a step by step process to help you from the very beginning planning stages all the way through to when you are packing your bags to go on your magical vacation to Walt Disney World. This site exists because Walt Disney World is a force to be reckoned with. There are pages and pages of helpful information to help people plan their vacations, but many people ask, "Where do I start"?
- The first thing you should do is decide when you want to go to WDW, because the time of year will impact the cost of the nightly rate, theme park tickets, restaurants and travel. While Disney tries to announce refurbishments well in advance so you can plan accordingly to what will be open during your vacation, it doesn't always pan out. But, go to Walt Disney World's Refurbishment Schedule to see if you will miss out on any of your most important attractions you want to see so you can decide if you need to change your dates for vacation to WDW or not. Also, WDW no longer has "low crowds", they have "less busy times". According to Disney's crowd tiers, click here for the Best Weeks to Vacation At Walt Disney World.
- Next thing to do is you need to think about your budget. How much are you willing to spend on a hotel? If you prefer to know how much all of it would cost in order to save the amount needed, go to the next step, but also go to "Tips On How To Go To Walt Disney World On A Limited Budget" That page has helpful information on how to save money for your trip including earning Disney dollars with a Disney Credit Card.
- Ok, where to now? I started with finances, because Disney has 3 levels of hotels. They have value, moderate and deluxe. It's not just about location or if there's a restaurant in your hotel, there are relatively big differences between all 3 levels. Yes, you will probably be spending most of your time in the parks so why bother to spend so much on any other resort other than a value? The answer is "Comfort". There is a difference with the pillows, beds and square footage between all 3 levels. Maybe you want a kitchen in your room. If you have more than 6 people, you need a deluxe resort bedroom villa unless you plan on staying in multiple value or moderate rooms. Want to stay on the monorail? You need a deluxe resort. If you need more space or a better, quality bed, a value resort is not the place for you. That's just a few examples. To see all the differences between the 3 resorts, go to these pages: Moderate Vs. Value Resorts and Should I Choose A Moderate or Deluxe Resort?
- Once you decide on which resort level, then you need to decide on which hotel! What?! Yup! That was just deciding a level. Now you ask, "Which one is best"? Well, they're all great! They are all themed in their own special way. When it comes to Value or Moderate, I choose the resort with the least expensive nightly rate. Deluxe is a different story. Not all of the deluxe resorts are on the monorail. In my opinion, I prefer the buses. I've had some inconvenient and not-so-magical experiences with the monorails. If you stay at the Contemporary, you can walk to the Magic Kingdom. Animal Kingdom Lodge is nice and quiet. It's a beautiful resort and is my favorite out of all of them. Choosing a Deluxe resort is purely a personal preference. Go to our YouTube page for videos of some rooms and/or our Facebook Group to ask for recommendations if the descriptions about each resort on the Walt Disney World Site are not sufficient.
- Once you get all of that done, the rest flows smoothly. How many days do you want to go to the theme parks? Many will have the first and last day as their travel days and consider them to be "down days". They'll go to Disney Springs, swim at the resort, go resort hopping, etc. TIP: Try to book your outgoing flight late morning or in the afternoon. When taking Disney's Magical Express back to the airport, you board 3 hours before your flight. That's just for a domestic flight. It's more if you are flying international. You don't want to hurry up and rush your last morning at the Happiest Place On Earth. So, keep that 3 hours in mind when booking your flights.
- When booking a room and ticket package with WDW, you are given the option to purchase the dining plan. That's the next thing to consider. Click here to review the dining plan information.
- Once you've decided on the time of year, resort, tickets and dining, look for specials! If it's too early to look for specials for the time you plan on going, you can still book your package with the required down payment and make payments as frequent as you want. You simply continue to look for specials and call WDW when you see one that impacts your vacation. They will adjust your trip accordingly as long as it's at least 45 days before your check-in date.
- If you're flying, start looking for prices for flights if you choose not to have Disney schedule your flights as part of the package.
- Set up "My Disney Experience" on your computer on WDW's site and download the app to your phone, if you have a smartphone. This is where you would choose your MagicBand colors and names and you can see everything from your resort reservation to your dining reservations, fastpasses, theme park hours, create an itinerary, book Disney's Magical Express to pick you up at the airport to bring you to and from your Disney resort hotel, etc.
- Then you can sit back, make payments on your trip (if you book a package), look at Table Service restaurants you want to dine at and wait for the 180th day from your check-in date. Be sure to have a plan ready for 6am EST on your 180th day. On the 180th day, you can book all of your dining reservations (180 +10 days if staying in a Disney hotel). Click here for 7 Tips For Successful Dining Reservations.
- In the mean time, decide what attractions you want to schedule FastPasses for on the 60th day from your check-in date. What is a FastPass? Here's all the info you need about FastPasses and Tiers. Knowing the tiers is important. You also need to know Attraction Height Requirements for the little ones. That is a quick reference listed by heights instead of having to look for each individual attraction for the height requirement on Disney's site. There's so much to do! What are the most important attractions to see? It's a personal preference, but here's a list of the most popular attractions/shows that many people recommend for each park. Click here to see A List of Must-Do's For Each Theme Park.
- Another thing to think about to add to your package is Memory Maker! Also, how will you carry your camera, portable phone charger or basic necessities like bottled water? Here's a look at inexpensive, lightweight bags to use! There are also lanyards for Disney pin trading.
- The final things to do are packing, looking at the weather so you can pack accordingly, allocating cash tips for dining, bell services, bus drivers, travel to the airport, etc. Here are some other important links to look at: 7 Things You Need To Know About WDW, Guests With Disabilities, a list of dining and resort information, a list of articles/tips/helpful info/trivia and Top 10 Disney Travel Suggestions.
Final thoughts, if you are a US military veteran and/or active duty, Disney has discounted rooms and tickets at really good rates. Plus, look at Shades of Green, which is on WDW property as an option for your stay. It could save you money.
AllAccessDisney.com has everything you need to know to plan your vacation, but I highly recommend you go to Walt Disney World's site and price out packages. Play around with different options. You're not held to anything until you are putting your credit card information into the system to pay. That's when you stop unless that's the package you want to book. Disney will take your choices all the way to the end showing you the cost with taxes. Just don't put your credit card info in unless you are sure that's the package you want. You can always upgrade with Disney, but you can't downgrade. (Certain exceptions apply, packages versus individual purchases, etc.)
Feel free to ask questions through our Contact Page, Twitter, Facebook Page, our Disney Vacation Club group and our Facebook Group! Just remember to have a magical time on your vacation!


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May 30, 2009
Another Europe Trip
PS:I Love You
Last nite I watched this movie (Ps:I Love You) with my dear ofie. Ok, u probably asking how on earth we do that bcoz we r far apart rite?Simple, juz on your webcam and watch together and pretend that we watch side by side. hahahaha. Brilliant!
Ofi watch the movie first till the 26 minutes, then he stop n wait for me. Then we continue watching it together after the minutes 26. When I watch it without him, I cry a lot but when he's around, I didnt cry that much. Maybe coz I can see him n even though the story was sad I still feel happy. Hehehehe. Now I know why I didnt cry when watching movie together. But when I watch alone...tears keep coming down. T__T
Love the story. Recommended to all. Not a very chick flick muvie. So sweet but sad...I cant spoilt any of the story to u..go and watch it urself. Hahaha.
My fav quaotes of coz "PS:I Love you" and "I know what I want,because I have it in my hands right now. You!" juz make my heart melt......
Actually I dont like hillary swank coz she's not that pretty. She has a boyish face...'handsome girl' but in this movie, she look nice n a bit pretty. Hehehehe.
Ps:I Love you ofi
May 29, 2009
Champion Leauge vs Pension Finance
Last 2 days was my pension finance class and also the champion league. Bcoz of these, only 15 students turn up for the class. hahahaha. Wow..first time in my history in CASS. Khalid n frenz asked yin to record the lecture so we cannot talk n 'gossiping' while lecture. Hahaha. Sengsara sgt2. =P
OKla...will be joining a competition at 11am today at my school about entreprenuerial decison making. I dunno why I agree to join effy's group. Hahahah. The winner will get 300pound, which of course will not be our team. hav a nice day everyone
May 28, 2009
May 25, 2009
IQ Test Edisi 1
Answer will be given in 2-3days. Hehehehe.
a rope anchored on the ground, a candle is slowly burning the rope,
and the lion is waiting for you to drop and be his lunch.
around to help you. So what to do or how?
Start Cooking
Chatting wif my bestfriend
Ever since I'm in UK, I didnt contact my best frenz except for Tasha coz she's the only one yg ada YM. The others??Harap la...Hehehehe. But coz its jessica@girl@bulat beday, I text her to wish happy birthday. There goes my 20 pence. hahahah. Then girl gave me her msn id. So this morning juz add her n we chat a bit la. Antara cerita perbualan kami (dlm bahasa ibunda ya):
DJ:Bah, bila c vv punya tunang tu?
Girl:31 Mei. Adik bongsu plak yg duluan ni (coz vivi is the youngest among us,muda bln jak!)
DJ:Ya bah plak. Ko tu bila lg?
Girl:Lepas c vv ko la pastu br tasha pastu br aku
DJ:Kenapa plak?
Girl:Sbb sdh yg bongsu duluan, so ko yg 2nd bongsu (klu ikut turutan mmg aku 2nd muda,hehe)
DJ:Ish, aku lm lg ni. Maybe 2-3 thn lg (jwpn skema yg slalu diberikn pd kwn2..tp tiap2 thn pun ckp 2-3 thn lg..hahaha..ada la org mengamuk ni)
Girl:Yaka?C tasha bilang dia maybe 1-2 thn lg
DJ:C tasha la tu kali duluan..pastu ko pastu br aku
Girl:Ndak la, tiada lg yg confirm mo kawin sm aku ni
Girl:Ko klu engage jgn lupa invite kami org ya
DJ:Aku x da tunang2 ni..terus kawin (hahahaha...bengang la lg budak tu..hohoho)
Tajuk perbualan dgn c girl mmg xda lain..psl bf jak. Hahahah. Tp terselit jg psl kerja ok.
So my best freind getting engaged this end of may. Congratulation to you Vivianna Selvister @ a*** (censored). My congratz goes to Nur amirah as well(classmate time uitm n x-housemate)...wedding on 1st august (napa x tunggu kami balik???). Waduh!!!
I'm thinking of buying ipod for my dear ofi coz his ipod slalu buat hal. But if I add some..I can buy him a flash gun for his dslr. But If I save some more money instead, I can buy gas grill for us (for future use). Still thinking which investmnt worth, but of coz la the third option plg worth. heheheheh.
May 23, 2009
Summer's Flip Flop/Sandals/Shoes
Rite now the weather here is not that cold...aha..soon it will be summer. Need to buy new sandal/flip flop. Tried some sandals in Primark last week, but still not decided yet which one to buy. Any idea??I dont like the pattern n fashion here. Aha..but the gladiator sandals n heels r everywhere. Hahahah. Will get my feets on it soon. Conclusion???I miss Vincci..the style, fashion and got the rite size for my cute lil feet. Hohohoh
May 20, 2009
BTS:Weekend in Amsterdam
*** Had our breakfast. Bekal nasi goreng and lepak at Burger king to hav some coffee then continue our trip to Keukenhof Garden. No need to tell the story again..juz see the pic in previous post. Heheheh. ***
After kew garden, we went to amsterdam central. Lots of bicycle and a lil motorcycle and sk8ters. I think the mean transport there is bicycle?? There's tram too. Sempat la lari2 lintas jln tram, last time in Barcelona..punya takut mo lintas jln tram. Hehehehe. We look for halal restaurant and we did found it. But...the staff (dunno la the chef or the owner??) did something horrible...mmm..cam harrassmnt tp bukan jg mcm tu..a bit la to one of us. But definitely not me la. Dare to touch me?..siap kena karate nnt..Wachaa!!!! So we pon angkat kaki from the restaurant. But not long after that, we saw an accident juz in front of us. A motorcycle and a sk8ter. Woooo....i dont like the scenes. After that we went to burger king to eat some fries..hahahaha..eksiden terus makan??Takut sgt sampai the only thing that we can think off is eat :) *** After jalan2 di kota amsterdam (x lawa mn pon), we take the 10pm coach back to london. This time I'm ready with my cam to take some photo while in the ferry. Unfortunately, this time no ferry. Waa..sedih!!! Hav u heardabout The Channel Tunnel??It connect the french and england via this tunnel. I'm so amazed!!! This time our bus use the eurotunnel shuttle service. Va va voom. Photo restricted inside the shuttle but here some of pic I got from wikipedia. But to tell u the truth..till now I'm still amazed. How can they build this tunnel?Tak sangka..tp selama ni tau jg la ada eurostar (train) dr england to france..tp x terrpikir plak. Hahahaha. Enuff of the story. So we arrived home safely at 9am sunday. Then terus masak2 and the story continue in previous post about aisyah's beday. Hahahah. *** Overall I spent 33 euro only. Itu pun 20 euro for connection bus and keukenhof entrance fee. Souvenirs for my housemate (diorang byr blk la). So x la spent byk pon. But still records goes to my trip in Barcelona. 50 euro for 3d2n trip. Hoho..sgt la berjimat cermat. Next trip to france, italy and berlin,German. (insyaAllah). Klu swine flu dah tenang la. Lots of pic from effy n djasme x transfer lg. Cant wait for my pic with sunglasses...hohohoho
May 19, 2009
Happy Belated Beday to Ainul Afidah
May 18, 2009
Aisyah's beday
May 17, 2009
Weekend in Amsterdam
To A*, the kursus BTN usually organized by MARA and juz wait for them to called and it is after signing the agreement with them (conditional offer).
The monthly allowance for postgraduate as at 2008-2009 are:
Rate A - 1093pound
Rate B - 920pound
Rate C - 748 pound
A:London, Oxford & Cambridge
B:Surrey, Reading, Bath, Bristol & Edinburgh
Usually before fly, they gave us 6 month allowances + RM1500 (winter clothing) + 400pd (if not mistaken...around that la for book allowance). Subject to change...
p/s-juz got back from holland...will upload photo after celebrate my housemate beday..penat2..br balik je terus masak. T____T
May 15, 2009
Sapa ni??
The Bz Bee
May 12, 2009
Happy Belated Mother's Day
May 8, 2009
I'm Bored like ________ !!!!!
Juz finish my exam. Whoah!!!! I'm so bored. Dunno what to do. No books to read...hehehhe =P
Btw, I've juz finished watching all the Dr. Black Jack Tv series anime (44 episodes)...lot of movies such as the butterfly effect, he's juz not that into u, spice world and many more. I'm totally run out of movie rite now. hahahahah. n when I'm so bored...I will disturb or can say destroying? other people life..and the lucky person is of coz ofie! hahaha. Keep on ym him...msg..call (call x la slalu pon sbb mhl kan..)...maybe YM la...always buzz him around. Poor him...I know how it feels when someone clinging u around like 24/7. So to make things better...I get myself bz cooking n baking. Plese dont be mad at me ofie, I'm sorry. Hehehehe. And thanks to ofi's mum too..coz she invites me to spend a nite in aunty sarah's house in buckinghamshire. Yippie...can get rid my boredness. Thank you so much!!!!! Eiii..my bored virus will be gone next week. Yup..will start my third term on tuesday. Class????Whoah...I'm not ready yet...my brain still tired n malfunction..but doing nothing n feeling bored also can damage my brain. Better go to class lor....
Dont forget to visit my foodsie...banana cake, roasted chicken and many more recipe...keep on bz cooking can reduce my tense a lil bit.


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Jazz Bands: Bedfordshire - for your Event
Live Music Booking Service for Your Party, Wedding or Event from - Midsummer Music - the music people
Create the intimacy and romance of the swing era at your next party or event with the GW Swing Band. Bedfordshire is within this Jazz Band's local performance area.
Available for private event bookings as a duo, trio or quartet, Gary and his band recreate swinging renditions of beautiful songs in 'Rat Pack' style whether for dancing or listening.
The Quartet also oplay Dixieland and Latin Jazz.The quartet is well suited for weddings, dances, corporate receptions, parties, 1940's events where high quality of music is appreciated.
The KH Jazz Band is a full time professional Swing & Party band specialising in Weddings & private entertainment. Top class musicians, wonderful vocals, slick dance steps and smooth patter make this great band a must for any event. This Jazz Band is well known in Bedfordshire. The KH band is fully self contained with state of the art sound & lighting. This band can offer a Swing/Jazz set for the first half of your wedding or event followed by a livelySoul & Party set.
Performing a broad selection of songs you'll know and love from the Swing era plus 1940's (with uniforms) – Five Star Swing from Benny Goodman and Glenn Miller through to songs like Mr Bojangles & Bad Bad Leroy Brown plus foot stomping Blues, Jive & Jazz. An ideal Jazz Band for a wedding or party in Bedfordshire. The band as shown here are a 5 piece band but they do perform as any size from four to seventeen-piece featuring at least three multi-instrumentalists / vocalists and lead by Chris & Simone Smith. This band have performed for Dame Vera Lynn, ... more
Classy jazz music performed by professional musicians and a fantastic singer. With a keen attention to detail, they play the classy and enjoyable sounds of Jazz, Bossa-Nova and Latin Jazz combined with smooth vocals and quality musicianship that will seamlessly integrate with your event.
This jazz quartet was formed out of love for 'Swing' music and a desire to perform it for others. Their aim is to provide an intimate glimpse of some of the most memorable songs recorded. Bedfordshire is within this Jazz Band's local performance area.
The quartet comprises piano, drums, double bass and male singer. Additional musicians are invited to perform for certain occasion s or venues if required or requested.
The Quartet specializes in events such as Wedding Receptions, Cocktail Parties and Jazz evenings, in fact, any event which requires t ... more
The MK Trio, with classic New York line-up of piano-double bass-drums, plays straight ahead jazz inspired by the music of writers Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, George Gershwin and the like who created what we know as "great American songbook". This Jazz Band is well known in Bedfordshire. The trio perform with great energy guaranteed to generate a "feelgood" atmosphere at your event.
16 piece big band playing a wide range of music from Basie and Ellington to Pat Metheny for dancing or listening pleasure. Vocalist can be included if required. Themed events a possibility. An ideal Jazz Band for a wedding or party in Bedfordshire.
The HY Jazz Trio are a highly professional & experienced jazz band perfect for weddings, corporate events & parties. Performing Rat Pack, Swing plus Pop & Soul classics, the HY Jazz Trio are great for both background instrumental music and vocals-led entertainment and/or dancing.
Led by singer/saxophonist Guy their talented musicians have a wealth of experience and have played thousands of gigs all around the country. The Jazz Band plays regularly in Bedfordshire from weddings to charity events.. Their comprehensive repertoire is based around songs that people of all ... more
The FQ Jazz Band are a collective of highly experienced and versatile London based musicians with a setlist that includes a wide variety of modern and classic pop songs performed in a jazz style. Suitable for mellow background music at weddings, corporate events and more!l Christmas repertoire. Bedfordshire is within this Jazz Band's local performance area.
The DA Jazz Trio is a jazz guitar group based in South East England. This Jazz Band is well known in Bedfordshire. They play with either a vocalist, allowing the full range of jazz standards; or a violin, for the classic "hot club" fiery jazz sound. The group takes influence from both the European gypsy guitar style of Django Reinhardt and the dramatic emotion of South American music. They set a classy, romantic, or upbeat tone to any occasion, and will adapt to fit parties, gallery exhibitions and restaurants, as well as weddings and conc ... more


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Nicole Kidman carries her cutie pie daughter, Faith, as they visit Gymboree on Wednesday (February 8) in Los Angeles.
The 44-year-old Aussie actress, who will hit the big screen next opposite Zac Efron in The Paperboy, kept it cute in a pair of skinny jeans and a pair of low-top Converse sneakers as she stepped out with her 13-month-old daughter.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Nicole Kidman
Over the weekend, Nicole, Faith, big sister Sunday and papa Keith Urban all went out for a playdate!
FYI: Nicole is wearing Joe's denim shirt.
10+ pictures inside of Nicole Kidman and Faith going to Gymboree…


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Teacher resources and professional development across the curriculum
Teacher professional development and classroom resources across the curriculum
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Industry Takes Center Stage
In the summer of l877, former president Ulysses Grant was vacationing in Europe when he heard alarming news from home. A railroad strike, the Great Uprising of l877, was sweeping across the country, from Pittsburgh to Chicago. Striking workers were burning and pillaging industrial property, and fighting pitched battles with federal troops sent to crush the strike by President Rutherford B. Hayes. Hayes was acting at the insistence of some of America's leading capitalists, and Grant was puzzled by this.
During Reconstruction, Grant had been attacked by these same capitalists for using federal troops, under General Phil Sheridan, to protect black people in New Orleans against Klu Klux Klan-style violence. Now "the whole power of the government," Grant said, was being used "to suppress a strike on the slightest intimation that danger threatens." Grant wasn't the only one to note the irony.
"I wish Sheridan was at Pittsburgh," a neighbor declared to the son of abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison. "Indeed," Garrison shot back, "but remember how you denounced him at New Orleans." This little exchange showed how the country had changed. "The Negro issue," as one paper called it, was dead.
The Strike of l877 had pushed to the forefront the issue of "capital and labor." The strike was over in a few weeks, crushed by troops and canister shot. But it had awakened Americans to the fact that they were living in a new country where industry was the dominant force, industrialists the new American Medici, and continuing labor strife a certainty.
Following the strike, the Chicago department store magnate, Marshall Field, donated money to the city's police force to buy an arsenal that included four l2-pound Napoleon cannons. Chicago and other cities began constructing armories to house beefed up National Guard units, and General Sheridan, now stationed in the Chicago area, began issuing threats against labor agitators. "The better classes," he said, "are tired of the insane howlings of the lowest strata, and they mean to stop them."
This was indisputably a new America, and the revolution that was creating it, the Industrial Revolution, was for the next century and more the greatest agent of change in the history of humankind. The Civil War had spawned a new generation of capitalists: Andrew Carnegie in steel, John D. Rockefeller in oil, J. Pierpont Morgan in banking, and Philip Armour and Gustavus Swift in meatpacking. Working closely with inventors like Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, and George Westinghouse, they would radically transform this country and much of the world.
In these years, America came to be known to the world as a technological nation, a nation of builders and inventors: makers of roaring steel mills, long-reaching railroads, and wondrous suspension bridges. As the writer William Dean Howells declared: "It is in the things of iron and steel that the national genius most freely speaks." America's most characteristic and character-shaping achievement has been its talent for inventing and making things. And in no period was this more decisively in evidence than in the final three decades of the nineteenth century.
Chicago and the Meatpacking Industry
In this golden age of American invention, independent inventors introduced the light bulb, the telephone, the typewriter, the fountain pen, the railroad refrigerator car, the air brake, the electric trolley, the Kodak camera, the movie projector, the phonograph, and the zipper. To see this new America unfolding, there was no better place to go than Chicago, a scene of boiling industrial activity and technological ingenuity. With its far-spreading, factory-like environment, dominated by giant industrial concerns, it was the prototypical American industrial city.
Chicago hosted a myriad of industries, producing everything from straw hats to pianos. New York's small shops and factories produced more manufactured goods than any other American city. But the long, thin, crowded island of Manhattan wasn't able to support the gigantic new factories that were the mark of the age.
The sprawling, prairie-city of Chicago was, and it was the place that most foreign visitors went to see the industrial future that America, the wonder country of the world, was hammering into shape. Chicago was the international center of meatpacking. And in its vast stockyard district, it was inventing a new way of making things that would transform the world.
The Chicago Stockyards are the concentrated illustration of the industrializing process that would sweep the world. If you understand their operation, you begin to understand the magnitude and complexity, the heroism and human suffering of the American Industrial Revolution. "You shall find them about six miles from the city," wrote the visiting Englishman Rudyard Kipling, "and once having seen them you will never forget the sight." The first impression was the scent, which could be picked up six miles away, a combination of mangled meat, animal blood, dung and urine.
Then there was the scale of the place. In l890, the Chicago meatpacking industry was the greatest concentration of labor and capital in the world. More than 25,000 men, women, and children worked in this empire of blood and order, processing l4 million animals a year. The two largest packing houses, run by Philip Armour and Gustavus Swift, did a business worth $200 million a year.
The business was based, as all American big businesses were, on the railroad. Each day, acres upon acres of pens would fill with animals arriving by rail from places as far away as Wyoming and Texas. Once in the yards, the animals were bought and sold by traders on horseback and then sent to the killing floors of the packing houses. By the end of the day, almost all the pens were empty, and the ritual of collecting, selling, and killing began all over again.
The stockyards were not only Chicago's biggest industry. They were also, believe it or not, its biggest tourist attraction. On a tour of North America, the actress Sara Bernhardt said that the thing that most impressed her about Chicago was the "butchering of the hogs, a terrible and magnificent sight."
Inside the House of Blood was America's first assembly line, or, more accurately, disassembly line, for the product was pulled apart rather than put together. Here's how the procedure worked: A live hog was attached to a giant wheel by a chain around one of its hind legs. When the wheel began to rotate, the hog was jerked into the air, upside down, squealing and kicking, and was carried by the movement of the wheel to an overhead rail that ran the length of the building, on a descending angle, from the top to the bottom floor.
Then the pig's throat was cut and the carcass was cleaned, washed, and butchered by hundreds of hands as it passed along the overhead wire to the cold storage area. The entire operation, from the killing wheel to the death locker, took less than ten minutes. The killing and cutting process for cattle was different, but was performed with equal efficiency.
Foreign writers and businessmen came to Chicago to observe the operations at the stockyards. One of the most astute visitors was the French novelist, Paul Bourget. When Bourget went to the Union Stockyards in l893 with a group of his countrymen, he went with the idea of learning more about the ideas and ingenuity that would make the next century, he was convinced, the American Century, with Chicago as its vanguard city.
After touring Armour and Company's Houses of Blood, Bourget and his companions stepped into a carriage and headed back to their hotel, excitedly discussing the significance of what they'd seen. As Bourget wrote in his notebook, "We all agreed, that the first characteristic of this enterprise is the stupendousness of its conception."
But behind it all was a passion for order.
Bourget saw this union of order and vision as the key to American industrial supremacy. But he and his colleagues were surprised at how little Armour's production system depended on modern machinery. Organization, not invention, explained the amazing efficiency of Chicago's packing plants.
Meatpacking was not susceptible to mechanization because the raw materials, the hogs, and sheep, and cattle, varied greatly in size, and shape, and weight. Meatpacking, ironically, became the first assembly line industry because packers weren't able to mechanize their operations. This forced them to turn from technology to Adam Smith's concept of division of labor as a way of reducing production time and costs.
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Modern Mission? Why Not Modern Glass?? – Warbird Radio LIVE! – Ep530
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WARBIRD RADIO – We're talking avionics on this episode of WRL. If you're flying your priceless warbird to airshows and displays why not get there safely with some modern avionics. Reduce your work load and improve accuracy at the same time. The new AVMap Ultra is a newly introduced EFIS and GPS combo that won't molest your original panel (or break your bank account).
You can literally plug this gem into a standard size instrument hole and connect it up to your pitot-static line. The goal here is safety without a cockpit remodeling project. If you're displaying or having your aircraft judged and "originality points" are coveted just pop your old A/N gyro back in when you land. Simply put…if the mission for your airplane has changed you should consider a change in it's equipment.
Listen in as Grant Farrell from AVMap and Scott Yoak from Aerospace Specialties tackle this ever debated topic and introduce the new AVMap Ultra EFIS.
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Training in Sandplay Therapy is now available in Australia with the Australia New Zealand Sandplay Therapy Institute (ANZ-STI).
ANZ-STI provides a unique intensive training program which brings a deep understanding of theory, practice and presence in Sandplay Therapy as devised by Dora M Kalff, informed by the work of CG Jung.
The ANZ-STI program is the only complete curriculum offered in Australia which meets learning requirements for international Certification as a Sandplay Therapist with ISST.
ANZ-STI promotes and offers the study of Sandplay as developed by Dora Kalff. It provides ordered, in-depth and systemic study of sandplay for practitioners committed to exploring the intricate workings of the human psyche, trauma-recovery, the activation of Self-healing, and the development of the personality.
ANZ-STI Training Program
The ANZ Sandplay Therapy Institute Program 2019 provides quality professional training for counsellors, therapists, psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists, pastoral counsellors, play therapists and advanced trainees in these professions.
The core ANZ-Sandplay Therapy Institute curriculum covers all essential aspects of Sandplay Therapy training. This includes clinical approach and requirements, Jungian psychology, the development of symbolic thinking, mythology and dreamwork, sandplay stages, structure, form and therapeutic progression. The program is integrated with clinical sandplay case material of children and adults. The weekend seminars are taught by Sandplay Therapy Teachers of International standing, [see 2019 Teaching Faculty]
Completion of ANZ-STI's training program meets the coursework requirements for ISST certified membership. Modules in Sydney are presented in Macquarie Street, Sydney, close to bus, train and parking, several accommodation and dining options.
Prerequisite learning, Fundamentals of Sandplay Therapy, is available either on-line or in one 12 hour weekend learning program. An additional option for program entry will be presented in Adelaide in August, 2019.


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brownie, buttermilk, buttermilk brownie, chocolate, family favorite, texas sheet cake, tradition
There are certain things that I've been eating since childhood. They are recipes that were simple for my mom to whip up and made plenty for her family of 7. This is one of those family favorites. We call them buttermilk brownies and we are still in love after all these years! One thing my mom always told me was that when I needed something fast that fed a lot of people, this was the thing to make. There are no unusual ingredients, so I usually have everything in the house all the time. It only uses a pot and a whisk, so you don't need big kitchen equipment. The biggest factor is that once you've done it a few times, it can be made start to finish in 30 min. That's amazing!
I start by preheating the oven to 375 and getting out the 1/2 sheet pan, then separate the ingredients… butter, water and cocoa powder in the pan. This is my favorite kind of cocoa powder. I love that it's fair trade, organic and affordable!


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One of the reassuring qualities of contemporary cars is that they need much less-frequent service to keep them running well. Changing the spark plugs, breaker points, and condenser used to be a seasonal exercise, and body rust was accepted as a normal if unfortunate hazard of aging. Now many spark plugs can go 100,000 miles between changes. Electronic ignition has done away with the points and condenser. Chassis, suspensions, and even some transmissions are lubed for life. And factory rust-through warranties typically run six years or longer. What's more, reliability has improved significantly. The result is that most late-model cars and trucks should be able to go 200,000 miles with regular upkeep.
When you buy a new car, you may ask how to maintain your new car and want to prolong your car's life.
Here are a few simple, periodic checks and procedures you can do that will help you get there.
1. Check the engine oil
The first key way to maintain your new car is checking the engine oil regularly—monthly for a vehicle in good condition; more often if you notice an oil leak or find you need to add oil routinely. The car should be parked on level ground so you can get an accurate dipstick reading. Don't overfill. And if you do have a leak, find and fix it soon.
2. Check tire air pressure
The second key way to maintain your new car is checking tire air pressure once a month and before any extended road trips, use an accurate tire-pressure gauge to check the inflation pressure in each tire, including the spare. Do this when the tires are cold (before the vehicle has been driven or after no more than a couple of miles of driving). Use the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle's manufacturer, not the maximum pressure embossed on the tire's sidewall. The recommended pressure is usually found on a placard on a front doorjamb, in the glove compartment, or in the owner's manual. Also be sure to inspect tires for abnormal or uneven wear, cuts, and any sidewall bulges you can see.
3. Give it a wash
The third key way to maintain your new car is to try to wash the car every week, if you can. Wash the body and, if necessary, hose out the fender wells and undercarriage to remove dirt and road salt. It's time to wax the finish when water beads become larger than a quarter.
Meanwhile, when your car running for 20000miles, there other things you need to pay attention.
For normal driving, many automakers recommend changing the engine oil and filter every 7,500 miles or six months, whichever comes first. This is sufficient for the majority of motorists. For "severe" driving—with frequent, very cold starts and short trips, dusty conditions, or trailer towing--the change interval should be shortened to every 3,000 miles or three months. (Check your owner's manual for the specific intervals recommended for your vehicle.) Special engines such as diesels and turbocharged engines may need more-frequent oil changes.
Remove the air-filter element and hold it up to a strong light. If you don't see light, replace it. Regardless, follow the recommended service intervals.
2. Check the constant-velocity-joint boots
On front-wheel-drive and some four-wheel-drive vehicles, examine these bellowslike rubber boots, also known as CV boots, on the drive axles. Immediately replace any that are cut, cracked, or leaking. If dirt contaminates the CV joint it can quickly lead to an expensive fix.
If you're willing to make under-car inspections, check for rusted-through exhaust parts that need replacing. Also tighten loose clamps. Do this while the car is up on ramps. If a shop changes your oil, have them make these checks. Listen for changes in the exhaust sound while driving. It's usually advisable to replace the entire exhaust system all at once rather than to repair sections at different times.
For most people it makes sense to have a shop check and service the brakes. If you handle your own brake work, remove all wheels and examine the brake system. Replace excessively worn pads or linings, and have badly scored rotors or drums machined or replaced. The brakes should be checked at least twice per year; more often if you drive a lot of miles.
On many newer cars, the automatic transmission is sealed. On cars where it is not sealed, check the transmission dipstick with the engine warmed up and running (see the owner's manual for details). Also check the power-steering-pump dipstick (it's usually attached to the fluid-reservoir cap) and the level in the brake-fluid reservoir. If the brake-fluid level is low, top it up and have the system checked for leaks.
Prevent overheating by removing debris with a soft brush and washing the outside of the radiator with a detergent solution.
Check the battery's terminals and cables to make sure they are securely attached, with no corrosion. If the battery has removable caps, check its fluid level every few months—especially in warmer climates.
Besides, doing regular engine carbon cleaning is necessary. It will promote your car's property. Thus, we recommend HHO Carbon Clean Machine.
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New Barbie Webcam: online safety for girls going cheap
MTR on 2GB with Ben Fordham
Radio host Ben Fordham interviewed me today about a Barbie Webcam he'd found in an electronics store. I argue that a webcam marketed to little girls is one more weapon in the corporate arsenal to groom girls for a lifetime of seeing themselves as on display in a culture that rewards exhibitionism. You can listen to the interview here.


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The Saturday before Halloween, I dragged my friends to a corn maze, which turned out to be kinda lame and not at all like Knott's Scary Farm. We salvaged the night by going bowling, which brought out some fun competition (med students competitive? what?).
Sunday we had a pumpkin carving party.
Josh's creation this year, which earned some compliments from trick-or-treaters:
I even decorated the house with spider webs.
And then I toasted 2 1/2 pumpkins' worth of seeds, using this recipe with some modifications (no garlic salt so I just used all seasoned salt; no worcestershire sauce; and doubled the seasoning ingredients). They turned out pretty well if I do say so myself. Tip: spread out your pumpkin seeds on a cookie sheet or two and let them dry out overnight before toasting.