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Have you jumped on the "Salad in a Jar" bandwagon yet? I don't know who started this craze, but it's pure genius. Once you try it, I guarantee it will become a welcome addition to your lunch-packing repertoire.
Why is it so cool? You can fill five jars on Sunday night, refrigerate, and then enjoy healthy lunches all week long no matter how busy your schedule gets; just grab and go. The veggies stay fresh and happy stored this way in tightly capped, glass jars. No worries about BPA or other plastic chemicals. And there's no fretting about how to pack the dressing because it's cleverly layered at the bottom of the jar away from the greens.
Start by adding your favorite dressing to the bottom of the jar. My "go to" dressing is simple and healthy:
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
• Scant 1/8 tsp of each: pink Himalayan sea salt, garlic powder, dried basil and oregano (you can also wait on the salt and add later, so it doesn't draw moisture out of the veggies)
Place the dressing ingredients in jar and move on to Step Two.
Next add your favorite salad veggies, such as red cabbage, red pepper, cucumbers, olives — include whatever veggies you love and have on hand.
Fill with greens, sprouts, chopped fresh herbs. Sprinkle with hemp seeds, sunflower seeds, etc. if desired.
This salad featured our garden arugula and parsley. Both were tucked under row covers this winter and are making an early Spring come back. I also added dandelion greens, cilantro and spinach.
When you're ready for lunch, simply turn the jar over and let the dressing seep downwards. Shake and either eat right from the jar, or pour into a bowl. Enjoy!
Judy DeLorenzo is a holistic health practitioner, garden foodie, and daycare founder. She completed a 3-year course in Transformational Energy Healing, studied homeopathy, earned a certificate from eCornell in Whole Foods, Plant-Based Nutrition, and is currently studying herbalism through Sage Mountain. Her approach as a holistic health practitioner is to carefully look at the complete picture and suggest solutions that promote the person's innate ability to self-heal and maintain vibrant health. You can learn more about Judy DeLorenzo and her healing practice at Biofield Healing and find Judy's blog at A Life Well Planted. Her child care center is called Room To Grow in Litchfield, CT. Read all of her MOTHER EARTH NEWS posts here.
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Israel's attack on the unarmed flotilla last weekend could be a "Kent State moment." When white middle-class students were gunned down on a college campus, it woke up a whole new segment of American society to police killings of minority students. Similarly, while the Israeli military has been killing Arab civilians for years, now that they have attacked European and American peace activists it has created a whole new dynamic.
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Charles Krauthammer's columns defending Israel's handling of the Gaza flotilla demonizes Muslims.
We must maintain the overall pressure to discredit and break the U.S.-backed Israeli blockade and siege of Gaza
The nonviolent activists aboard the flotilla hoping to break the blockade of Gaza were not terrorists, and their provoking of confrontation follows in a long tradition of peace and justice activism.
Israel as we know it, will cease to exist in the foreseeable future.
Pro-Palestinian humanitarian flotilla refuses offer of Gilad Shalit's father.

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Suburban Cannabis Stores Around Denver Are Thriving
The roll-out of retail cannabis sales in Denver's suburbs has been slow due to local bans in some areas. Those that have opened so far are thriving due to the lack of competition. Just because an area bans shops doesn't mean that demand goes away. Demand still finds a supply, it just finds it elsewhere. That's good news for some store owners. Per The Denver Post:
"Jeremy Kindle, general manager of New Age Medical in Edgewater, said his shop has undoubtedly been the beneficiary of the exploding demand for legal weed in the state.
Since New Age added a recreational component to its longtime medical marijuana business on April 1, sales of recreational pot have at times exceeded the medicinal side tenfold.
Kindle credits much of New Age's success to the attitude that officials in Edgewater show toward pot retailers in the city --- charging a nominal licensing fee and keeping red tape to a minimum."
With most businesses, location means everything. This is kind of true for cannabis businesses, as location is still important. However, due to bans, location is usually predetermined for cannabis businesses. Cannabis businesses simply have to open where they can. fortunately, the supply in Colorado is still struggling to keep up at times with demand, so locations will be found wherever they are.
I'm hopeful that areas which currently have bans will see how smooth things are going elsewhere and lift their bans. Cannabis businesses are good neighbors, and provide solid jobs for local communities. The security measures at stores benefit neighbors too, as surveillance and security guards that are for the store also deter criminal activities from happening in the surround area. Retail stores in Denver's suburbs are a great example of how the cannabis industry can assimilate into communities successfully, if they given the chance.


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The Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) is a payroll tax paid by employers on employee wages. The tax is 6.0% on the first $7,000 an employee earns; any earnings beyond $7,000 are not taxed. In practice, the actual percentage paid is usually 0.6%. This is because employers receive a credit of up to 5.4% for any state unemployment taxes they pay. While almost all small business owners will get the full 5.4% credit, it is still important to check state unemployment tax regulations to insure eligibility.
Certain income is exempt from FUTA taxes and does not count towards the $7,000 base. Mileage reimbursement, insurance premiums and other fringe benefits, in general, do not count. A complete list of what counts and what doesn't count can be found in Publication 15 (Circular E) and Publication 15-A (Supplement to Publication 15 Circular E). These publications can also further help to explain FUTA taxes.
Small business owners get a couple of breaks from the IRS on FUTA taxes. The first is in the payment of the tax. The IRS normally requires businesses to pay FUTA taxes quarterly. However, for many small businesses this may not be necessary. This is because the IRS only requires a payment if the FUTA taxes owed are more than $500. If the taxes owed are less than $500 (which will be the case for many small businesses) then the balance can be carried over to the next quarter. This can be done until the end of the year, or until at least $500 in taxes are owed.
The second is that certain family members may be exempt from FUTA taxes. Children employed by parents, parents employed by children, and spouses employed by spouses may be exempt depending on the type of business owned. Publications 15 (Circular E) and 15-A (Supplement to Publication 15 Circular E) explain this in more detail.
The Federal Unemployment Tax Act requires employers to file Form 940 at the end of the year. Along with this form, any FUTA taxes owed must be paid. This form is due January 31 of the following tax year (e.g., January 31, 2018 for tax year 2017).
Remember FUTA taxes are paid by employers — nothing is deducted from an employee's paycheck.


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World ranking 5917 altough the site value is $378900. windguru.cz IP is 22.214.171.124 on lighttpd/1.4.35 server works with 1328 ms speed. The charset for this site is utf-8.
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An inner city doctor wrote to me about the problem he is experiencing with people sleeping and defecating in the verandah of his office, asking me what I would do to help if I was elected to council.
Here is my response:
Homelessness (and associated anti-social behaviour) is a complex problem and not something that council cannot fix alone. Continue reading


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Don't let buying a new mattress be like going Trick or Treat!
20 years ago we introduced the FloBeds Layered Talalay Latex Mattress. Back then we spent a lot of time explaining the benefits of latex foam rubber in a mattress. The superior qualities of Talalay Latex made it pretty easy: comfortable, natural, healthy and durable. Demonstrating the advantages of sleeping on a buoyant, breathable and baby-safe Talalay mattress was not difficult. In 1997, convincing someone they should consider ordering a mattress on line was a different story.
We knew we had to make it risk free, so we designed our mattress to be the first personally crafted latex mattress. Need if firmer or softer, just take out a layer and replace it with the firmness you need. And if you can't get it right.. get your money back! Unheard of in those days.
Over the last 3 years, a 100 new mattress companies have realized that customers like to order from the convenience of their home. Enter the hucksters and snake-oil sales types, which leaves you asking:
Trick or Treat?
At FloBeds we guarantee no tricks, all treats and sweet dreams. How can you tell? Look around the web… our customers love us. Check out the website. Email or call us! We take care of our customers… we always have and always will.
After you realize we are a family business that has a 20 year online record of excellent service offering the best mattresses in the world, Talalay Latex, you know have found the bed of your dreams.


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Ramadan is a time for spiritual purification achieved through fasting, self-sacrifice and prayer. It is noted in the ninth month of Islamic calendar, is observed to quickly every day from sunrise to sunset. Fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam. Islamic faith, which requires Muslims to observe the five basic duties in order to strengthen their faith, all Muslims are trying to realize these five pillars in his life.
Ramadan ends with a 3-day festival known as "EID" or "Eid ul-Fitr," which literally means "the feast of violation / break the fast." The holiday marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting and is the culmination of a month's struggle to a higher spiritual state.
In 2012, the religious rites of Ramadan begins on Thursday evening, July 19, and ends with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr marking the end of the holy period of the Islamic lunar calendar, a time of fasting, prayer and spiritual reflection. For Muslims, Ramadan is the most important holy day of the year. With this in mind, here are 5 facts about Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr.


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When you look around in the world, what do you see?
What kind of people is it filled with? How do events generally tend to transpire over and over again? Are there any clear patterns you can recognize?
Is it a cruel world? An unfair world? Or a fun one filled with love?
Is there a lot of misery going on despite the abundance of possibilities?
Or does it amaze you how people always find what they need to be happy even with the limited resources they have?
How many Trumps does it take to change a light bulb?
...these are not just some random questions I put at the start of a blog post to engage the reader and draw them in (even though they are 😉 ). They are some of the most important things you can ask yourself for your own growth as a person.
But before we'll start to dive into why these questions are so helpful, I politely invite you (read as: "strongly urge you") to take a sheet of paper and write down as many things as possible you believe are truths (based on experience) about other people or the world around you.
• Things that are great about it
• Things that you hate about it
• Things are beautiful about it
• Things that annoy you
• Things that downright piss you off
• Things that always seem to happen
• Recurring traits most people seem to have
• Anything you can think of that is generally true about most people or most situations you encounter
If you want to, you can even go on all out and have a full on binge-rant where you complain about everything and everyone you can think of. (You know what really grinds my gears??? Pepijn with his stupid blog posts that I somehow still end up reading to the end every time.)
Don't read this blog post first, make the list first. Otherwise the rest of this post might influence your thoughts 😉
Why are you still reading, dammit … Go rant that rant 😉
Life as a Mirror
What I'm about to tell you might be something you really don't want to hear. But for your own benefit, suspend your arguments and bear with me until the end of this article.
What you wrote down, was not about the people you thought it was.
It was not about the world either.
It was all about you.
The things you loved were things you loved about yourself, consciously or unconsciously. The things you hated were only parts of yourself that you hated. And the traits you think everyone has, are traits you have. Whether you like it or not.
Now depending on what you wrote down the above idea might make you really pissed off about my way of thinking. Don't go that route. Don't try to argue about why it wouldn't be true in your case.
Instead, think about the following: If this knowledge could empower you to stop running into those same situations, or into people with those traits you despise. Wouldn't you like to know?
Wouldn't you be willing to just try going along with my train of thought for 5 minutes? Just for the heck of it? Can't hurt, right?
Or do you enjoy constantly experiencing things you hate so much that you'd rather dismiss an idea that could help you stop this right away? 😉
(See what I did there?)
Last year, I wrote a short post called "Maps of Reality", about how and why everyone looks at the world completely differently. If you'd like to know the exact process of how this happens, you can read the original article. But to give you the summary of the summary, the process goes like this:
Step 1: Some light waves hit your eye. (Let's say, someone on the bus with a neutral expression on her face, not smiling, but not looking sad either.)
Step 2: Your brain interprets the light waves and translates them into an image.
Step 3: You see the image.
You're probably familiar with this process, but you may or may not have considered the full implications of it:
If the information is processed by your brain before you see the image, that means anything inside your brain, any beliefs/opinions/knowledge/patterns deducted from earlier experiences will influence what you see.
Even though her face was just a neutral resting expression, you might think "Why isn't she smiling? All these commuters are so unhappy. She probably has a boring job and a boyfriend she settled for. I wish more people were happy."
Or on another day, you might think "She looks so calm and peaceful. She must've had a great day at work without any stress."
Now where do these random judgments come from?
They are projections of things you believe about yourself. And since your brain uses these to create your interpretation of the world (as anything you observe passes through it first), you could say that in a way, the external world you see around yourself is a mirror image of the internal world inside your head.
That's right. Everything you see is just your own reflection.
It's easy to dismiss that idea immediately, especially when it comes to the things you don't like about the world you live in. But if you do that, you are neglecting to take advantage of one of the best free resources out there for resolving your own personal issues and becoming a happier person.
Finding Your Blind Spots
What's the coolest (or cruelest, depending on your self-image 😉 ) thing about mirrors?
...they help you see your face.
It may or may not have occurred to you, but your own face is a major blind spot. Without a mirror, literally everyone with eyes can see it, except for you.
In the same way, there's lots of things about your own character that you yourself are oblivious to, but are blatantly obvious to anyone else. That's nothing to feel bad about though, everyone has these blind spots. Think of that one guy you know that's delusional about his own dancing skills or being smooth with the ladies for example. Everyone sees it, but he doesn't.
If only you had some kind of mirror you could use to see those and fix them, just like the one you use for fixing anything about your looks you want to change…
Like that little rant list you made at the start of this post 😉
If you keep in mind that the world you see is created largely by your beliefs about it, and that human beings have a natural tendency to deny the existence of certain qualities they have and attribute them to other people, it's safe to say that some (if not all) of the things you mentioned during your little rant are blind spots you have about your own personality.
In my case I've found this to be true in some way almost without exception.
I used to get frustrated when women canceled on dates or band mates canceled rehearsals at the last moment. It took me a couple of years to realize that meant I was a very flaky person myself. Since the start of this year I've begun to make an effort to really stick to any appointments I make. Interestingly, now I doesn't bother me any more when other people cancel on me. I just use the free time for something else.
Something I've noticed myself complaining a lot about recently, is the inefficient way in which a lot of companies operate.
Am I right about the fact that they are inefficient? Of course, just like you're probably right about a lot of the things you ranted about. But when I take a moment for myself to stop complaining and remind myself of the fact that the world around me is nothing but a reflection of the one inside my head, it becomes painfully obvious that what I'm complaining about is the fact that I need a more efficient work routine myself. The annoyance I experience dealing with inefficient companies and officials is just my brains way of telling me to get on top of my shit. (Not literally of course.)
Your Turn
Now have a look at your little rant. What is on there? And how can you interpret those things when you only allow yourself to believe that they are reflections of your own personality... and nothing else.
• Do you believe the world is unfair? Perhaps your expectations are unfair.
• Are people often too hard on you? Maybe that means you're being too hard on yourself.
• Is there no one you can trust? Maybe that means you are untrustworthy. In fact, people with trust issues have repeatedly proven to be some of the most untrustworthy and manipulative ones out there.
• Do you see the world as a beautiful place with endless new interesting things to discover? Then maybe that's how you see yourself, great!
Now of course it isn't all that black and white. The world is complicated. People are rarely one-dimensional beings. But even when you acknowledge that fact, the sides of that world (or those people) you get to see will still be reflections of what's going inside you at that moment.
No one is 100% friendly, 100% manipulative or 100% loving and caring all the time. But you bring out the traits in them that align with your own inner vibe at the moment. Not a lot of people bring out their fun side when they're hanging with a person that's, well... Unfun 😉
Using This Belief to Empower Yourself
Is the idea that everything in life is just a reflection of you always unconditionally true? Maybe. And no, nothing is. But that's not the point. If you take on the perspective that it always must be true, that'll keep you from denying some of the most important truths about yourself you don't want to face.
And using this perspective for a while is very empowering when you realize it works in both directions. Anything you dislike about your current life experience can be altered by changing your own inner world.
Tired of meeting manipulative women or jerks that emotionally abuse you to get into your pants? You can fix that by becoming more honest and vulnerable yourself. (That's not wishful thinking, it's how attraction works.)
Do you see a world filled with rich assholes while the poor get nothing? Work on your own financial situation & mindset.
Does it bother you that your dog keeps urinating on your rug because that rug really ties the room together?
Perhaps that means you yourself need to learn to become less picky when it comes to choosing which places to... Nevermind... I guess there are limits to this 😉
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Many women suffer with pain during their periods. The University of Maryland Medical Center recently deemed acupuncture as a safe and reliable treatment option for menstrual pain. The National Institutes of Health also recommends acupuncture, either by itself or along with other treatments, for menstrual pain. Painful periods, or the medical term dysmenorrhea, is a very common complaint for women, and is twice as common in women who suffer with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
Signs and symptoms of dysmenorrhea include:
- Abdominal cramping that can move to the low back and legs
- Nausea and sometimes vomiting
- Heavy menstrual flow
- Headache
- Diarrhea or constipation
- Low back pain
One thing to try at home is avoiding alcohol, caffeine, and sugar before your period. If you still do not get relief, acupuncture can make a big difference. Acupuncture tends to have a cumulative effect on your body, and it's recommended to start with weekly acupuncture treatments for one month leading up to the start of your period.
We take each individual case into consideration when coming up with a treatment plan. For example, with my patients some of the things I look at include how long you've had dysmenorrhea, how severe it is, and additional factors such as lifestyle, diet and level of exercise. You don't need to suffer! Please contact our office to learn more about acupuncture treatment. Appointments are available at both our Loveland and Fort Collins locations.
Ashley Engler, L.Ac., M.S.O.M., is a licensed acupuncturist who has treated patients at Scott Family Health since 2009. She holds a a masters in Oriental Medicine from Southwest Acupuncture College. Ashley has extensive training in motor point therapy and specializes in digestive complaints and women's health. Her patients are her priority!


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Our vision is to develop processes which will enable people to actively make their own choices and processes which will result in alleviation of poverty - results which can be clearly identified and seen.
Our mission is to enable the poorest of the poor in Cambodia to recognize and develop inherent skills and resources in a way that brings dignity and respect within the people we work with; within the country and within the world; and that will result in measurable and visible improvement in the lifestyles of the people we work with.
Tabitha Foundation Cambodia currently works in thirty seven (37) areas within fifteen (15) provinces of Cambodia providing programs that make significant changes / development in the lives of the Cambodian people.
Tabitha operates with minimal overhead and running costs. All funds are used directly to help the poorest of the poor in Cambodia through programs that focus on personal and financial development.
A group of Tabithas and supporting groups in Australia, Singapore, Canada, USA, UK, Netherlands, Dubai, Hongkong, China, and other countries were established to focus efforts on the joint goal of lifting more Cambodians our of poverty. They are continually fundraising and supporting the programs of Tabitha Cambodia and that makes Tabitha stable.
Tabitha's main activity is the Savings program (Family Partnership). Before joining Tabitha, many families have no savings or may only save a few cents each week as the family earns less than $1 (US) a day. Along with their savings, people set goals to make their lives better. Tabitha staff make weekly visits to families in the program to offer support and collect the savings. After 10 weeks, the families receive back their savings - they use the funds to buy items they need thus achieving their initial goals. Then they start the cycle again, with new dreams and short-term goals. When families graduate from the program after 5-7 years, they usually have enough food, clean water, shelter and a sustainable source of income.


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From our recently modernised premises, Greenhous DAF supply commercial vehicles from the market-leading range of DAF Trucks, that suit every transport application from 7.5T rigids to 44T tractor units. Our experienced sales team are available to assist with your new vehicle requirements, guiding you through all specifications, a full range of financial packages, and maintenance options. With factory-trained IRTEC technicians, professional service advisors, fully-equipped workshops, 25 parts delivery vans, and £3million parts stock, our priority is to offer the highest levels of back-up to keep your vehicles on the road, day and night.


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Anthias are members of the family Serranidae. Several different genera comprise this family including; Pseudanthias, Nemanthias, and Serranocirrhiti. All are collectively referred to as anthias. The anthias most familiar to saltwater aquarium owners belong to the genus Pseudanthia. There are several species within this genius. This article is meant to be a generalized description of the genus.
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Anthias inhabit all the topical oceans and seas around the world. These are considered the quintessential reef fish and often account for the majority of the fish population swarming around tropical reefs.
Anthias are typically among the smaller more docile fishes made available by the saltwater aquarium industry. These are extremely popular ornamental fish because of their intense and varied coloring. Common color variations found among Anthias include pink, purple, orange and yellow. They will live an average of five years but have been known to live as long as eight.
Anthias are generally considered hardy fish in their natural habitat but they have been known to have problems adapting to a life of captivity. They are quite often traumatized to the point of not bothering to eat. They have frequently been known to starve themselves to death. It is strongly recommended that you ask your fish store to watch them eat before purchasing them. If they are feeding they will be more apt to acclimate to your aquarium. Live food will often aid in the acclimation process.
These are a shoaling fish. In nature they congregate by the thousands very often schooling in larger populations. There are innate subdivisions within these schools typically referred to as harems. Harems have a hierarchical order. This hierarchy is comprised of one dominate and up to two subdominant males. Subdominant males are generally smaller and less colorful. And what is a harem without a female population? There are often as many as twelve females populating the harem all of which have their own hierarchy.
Anthais are considered good additions to a community tank. They are "reef safe" and are accustomed to living with a variety of other species. They range from 1.5 to 5 inches depending on their particular species. The size of a specific species should be inquired about to select suitable tank mates. You want to raise them with other mild mannered species. Despite their inherent nature to live in communities a single Anthais can be added to your tank. However several will allow you to watch them act as nature intended. A new arrival will often adapt to unfamiliar surroundings if you already have an established anthais community in your aquarium. Unless you have a very large tank you will want to have a single male to avoid territorial issues. However a few may establish a social order. A harem of females is appropriate when raising theses fish in a community. Anthais prefer subdued lighting. They are hiders by nature and should be provided with plenty of plants, rock work or hollow aquarium décor.
Anthias are dither fish. They communicate with each other. They will warn each other if there is danger approaching and then issue an all is clear signal once the potential threat has passed.
Anthias are protogynous hermaphrodites. All species are born as females. If the dominant male of the harem perishes this event will often trigger a hormonal response in the largest female transforming her into a male. This can lead to aggressive behavior between the two. The dominant male views the largest female as his potential replacement, while the largest female's body is surging with testosterone because of her rank in the harem's social structure.
Anthias are Zooplankton feeders. Zooplankton are microscopic organisms that float in the oceans and seas of the world. They typically float in columns. These columns are inhabited by crustacean larva, and extremely smaFll crustaceans like daphnia, and radiolarians.
Zooplankton can be purchased commercially. Anthias can also be fed vitamin enriched brine shrimp, other varieties of tiny crustaceans as well as frozen protein enriched food for marine fish. Anthias are active fish with healthy appetites and should be fed at least three times a day.
Many home aquarium owners cringe at the thought of maintaining a saltwater aquarium. What most of them don't realize is that a Jellyfish Fish Tank Aquarium requires little more maintenance than a freshwater tank. Keeping Pet Moon Jellyfish is the hottest new trend in aquarium ownership.
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Media Composer 8 Student / Teacher Edition is a single license, electronic download of the 64-bit non-linear editing system for Mac or Windows computers. To qualify for the student/teacher license you will first need to create an Avid account using the Avid website. Proof of your status as a student or teacher will need to be supplied to Avid upon creation of your account. Once your account is established you will enter the download code that is printed on the activation card and follow the steps the Avid website provides in order to active your copy of Media Composer. Media Composer 8 allows you to work - without transcoding - with most file formats and resolutions, including SD, HD, stereoscopic (3D), 4K and beyond. It also features built-in effects, transitions, and titling tools. With Media Composer 8, you can mix and match different formats, frame rates, and resolutions in the same timeline without rendering. Media Composer 8 features Full 4:4:4 HD RGB support, color correction tools, and ProRes encoding (Mac version only.)Featuring built-in support for stereoscopic/3D footage, it is a full-fledged stereoscopic editing system. It is also compatible with a wide range of effects plug-ins. It features a multicam editing mode for cutting between 9 cameras simultaneously, with added support in version 8 for multicam in 3D. For audio support, Media Composer 8 features built-in 7.1 surround sound support and audio mixing of up to 64 audio voices. It also features improved audio keyframing on the timeline and supports Pro Tools RTAS plug-ins. It supports available Avid and non-Avid hardware I/O cards and devices and comes bundled with NewBlue Titler Pro v1, EDL Manager, and FilmScribe. Plus, you will be entitled to one-year of standard Avid Support, which features complimentary software updates and can be renewable annually.
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American novelist, best-known for his Godfather saga. The novel stayed on The New York Times' best-seller list for sixty-seven weeks. Puzo's book had a deep impact on American society through its film adaptation, and the saying about "I'll make him an offer he can't refuse" has became a clich. Mario Puzo was born into an immigrant family in New York City in the area known as 'Hell's Kitchen'. His father was a railway trackman.
Puzo lived with his six brothers and sisters above the railway yards. During World War II Puzo served in the US Air Force stationed in East Asia and Germany. He studied at New School for Social Research, New York and at Columbia University. Puzo then worked for 20 years as an administrative assistant in government offices in New York and overseas.
In 1946 he married Erika Lina Browse; they had three sons and two daughters. Puzo's his first book, Dark arena, appeared in 1955, when he was 35. The novel dealt with the relationship between Mosca, a soldier, and Hella, a German native, and explored the problems created by the characters' different backgrounds. From 1963 Puzo worked as a free lancer journalist and writer. In 1965 appeared Fortunate Pilgrim, which followed one family of Italian immigrants from the late 1920 s through World War II. The plot centered around an Italian peasant woman's perception of the 'American dream', and juxtaposed her honest and determined progress with that of a corrupt climber.
Neither of Puzo's first two books was a financial success, though both received good reviews. The themes of love, crime, family bondage, and Old World values were further developed in Puzo's novel Godfather (1969), his international breakthrough story about roots of mafia, corruption, violence and honor. The central character, Don Corleone, is rebel-former of an influential crime syndicate. His values are at once 'domestic' and anti-social. Puzo describes Don Corleone's struggle among the underworld bosses for power, and how family values are transferred from one generation to the next and how they change under social pressure.
With the book Puzo achieved his financial goals, but he also confessed that he wrote below his gifts. Puzo's international bestseller was also adapted into screen. Director Francis Ford Coppola did not like the book at first, but his films, Godfather and Godfather Part II, received several Oscars, including best picture and best script (written by Puzo and Coppola). The production was beset with difficulties.
Before shooting began, the Italian-American Civil Rights League held a rally in Madison Square Garden and raised $ 600 000 towards attempts to stop the film. Finally Coppola agreed to eliminate the words 'Mafia' and 'Cosa Nostra' from the screenplay. The third part (1990), which was not based on the original book, was written by the director Coppola and Puzo. Fools Die from 1978 was set in Las Vegas, Hollywood, Tokyo, and New York during the 1950 s and 1960 s. The protagonist in the story was a dishonest fiction writer who considered himself as a modern-day magician. Puzo's later works from the 1990 s include The Fourth K (1991), a global political thriller in the spirit of Frederick Forsyth and Ken Follow.
In The Last Don (1996) Puzo returned to the world of Godfathers. The head of the most powerful Mafia family in the country, Don Clericuzio, decides to make his enterprises legal, and the story follows how the don's plans for his family future succeed. Puzo died from heart failure on July 1999 at his home in Long Island, after completing his latest organized crime book, OMERTA, which came out in July 2000. Bibliography:
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The New York State Energy Conservation Construction Code ("Energy Code") will be updated in accordance with the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code in 2016. This new Energy Code will be more complex and present new challenges for the building design construction and enforcement industry.
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Distant Deity
Dragon God of Magic
Progenitor of the Draconian race, and seer of immense intuition. Presumed dead.
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It has been broken into the Fragments of Arcana, Elements, Harmony, Mentalism and Primal, each now governing a share of magical aspects. Their influence gave rise to a slew of talents and skills among the mortal races, but most importantly the Arcanists, Elementalists, Harmonists, Mentalists and Primalists.
The Fragment of the Elements was the one that played the most important role in giving life to the incorporeal Shards. Then the elements taught them how to cauterize wounds, how to breath, how to swim and drink and last but not least how to make the earth fertile. Those chosen by the Elements are called Elementalists and they wield the power of Air, Fire, Earth and Water. Apart from the devastation they can cause, these individuals are a great asset for any group of warriors or explorers as they can use their powers to heal injuries, cleanse maladies and disrupt enemy tactics.
An Elementalist can master skills of Fire, Air, Earth and Water.
The Fragment of Arcana was the spark that the mortals needed in order to delve deep into scientific exploration. Many scholars and scribes has been touched by this fragment and it is rumored that the Fragment of Arcana is responsible for granting people common sense and academic curiosity. Those tampering the energies of this fragment are called Arcanists. These individuals can shape the spill of the Ether around them to cast powerful spells that can manipulate the laws of the Cosmos and its contents. They dictate new, albeit temporary laws, in the form of wards and enchantments, change the form of matter, command forces, and so on. Some say they have even mastered control over time itself.
An Arcanist can master skills of Mysticism, Incantation, Enchantment and Chronomancy.
The Fragment of Harmony is responsible for the clarity of spirit and the well being of the soul of Mortals. It is also the fragment that gave birth to poets, writers, singers and actors. A Harmonist is an artist that has managed to evolve his art to a tool (or a weapon) that can physically affect the world around him. He is a chanter of words that carry will and power, which that can boost the morale of his allies, sow fear to his enemies or exploit faults in the strongest weapon or armor. And those Harmonists that delve into the more abstract find that they can cajole other forces to lend their aid, including the elements, spirits, or, perhaps, even gods.
A Harmonist can master skills of Elicitation, Narration, Exhibition and Invocation.
The Fragment of Mentalism governs sentience and sapience to their extremes, and it is often referred to as an anchor of sanity. A Mentalist hones his art constantly, and discovers more about the mind with each step forward. Reading thoughts, telepathic communication, object reading, and similar feats are common for someone that explores the unknown potential of mindscapes, but even those feats pale in front of what master Mentalists can achieve; muddling their opponents' senses with indistinguishable illusions, controlling their very thoughts - and thus, often, actions - enforcing emotions, and so on. But hushed rumors claim of a further step of evolution in the path of a Mentalist, where they can enforce their thoughts into reality itself, manifesting their wishes by shaping the world to accommodate them.
A Mentalist can master skills of Illusion, Divination, Psyche and Thought Projection.
The Primal Fragment gave birth and nurtured the majority of the mortal primal instincts. Moreover it enabled the communication with the wise spirits of the land, making it possible for the mortal races to cultivate it in order to survive. Those that follow the path of the Primalist are able to tap into the land itself, rousing its beasts and inciting its forces to act. They can aggravate mortal minds into a rage that can only be quenched by bloodbath, or calm the weary to serenity, for both are extremes of natural states. Elder Primalists can call upon more ancient spirits, bestowing boons, invoking curses or even summoning ancient horrors themselves to loose upon their enemies; and those that are one with the Land may attempt to rouse it itself, bringing untold calamities upon the heads of those that provoked them.
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DIPLOMATS COME FROM many different backgrounds, yet they all work to advance American interests abroad. They serve in countless roles: from economists and health care specialists to translators and administrative assistants.
Most diplomats are Foreign Service Officers (FSO). Every FSO must pass the Foreign Service Exam which consists of a written exam, an oral interview, and a negotiating exercise. If you pass the grueling exams and a medical checkup and receive a security clearance, you may finally be asked to join the distinguished ranks of the Foreign Service. The Foreign Service is more selective than Harvard University.
If you make it into the Foreign Service, the next stop is the Department of State's National Foreign Affairs Training Center for A-100, a ten-week introduction to the Department of State and work as a Foreign Service Officer. You will probably also spend time at the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) to take foreign languages classes in preparation for traveling to your new posting. There may also be classes on the history and culture of the region, specific diplomatic functions or skills, and important issues on human rights.
Every year, FSOs bid on jobs across the globe. Officers submit their preferences from a list of available jobs in countries around the world, then wait to hear where they will be stationed and what they will be doing. Often, newer officers must prove their dedication by accepting postings in dangerous countries or places with few of the comforts of home.
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The village of Champlain is considering becoming a Clean Energy Community, in an attempt to implement clean energy actions and help improve the environment.
CHAMPLAIN — The village is considering to make a difference by becoming a Clean Energy Community.
The NYSERDA-sponsored initiative is a way to get New York communities to implement clean energy actions and help improve the environment.
Trustee Janet McFetridge asked the board last week to consider joining. The board agreed unanimously to continue discussions and gather more information.
To be eligible, the board must successfully complete four out of 10 of NYSERDA's listed actions to help improve New York communities.
Right now, the village is leaning toward adopting a policy to report the energy use of buildings and training up to four officials in energy code best practices.
Village officials also want to focus on solar energy by updating the zoning laws to include the installation of ground and rooftop solar panels.
"It's a smart way to save some money for the village and promote clean energy at the same time," said McFetridge.
McFetridge put solar panels on her rooftop in September as part of the Solarize the Adirondack Coast Campaign, an initiative designed to make investing in solar power easier and more affordable for residents in Clinton and northern Essex counties.
"It was quite an investment," she said. "But it's worth it in the long run."
McFetridge declined to comment how much money was put toward the panels because she didn't want to disclose personal info. But she did say the investment will pay for itself in future savings.
The Peru Free Library went solar in 2009. Since then, the library has not paid one electric bill, said Library Director Becky Pace.
The village also discussed tackling other projects to save future funds, like switching all street lights over to LED.
Schuyler Falls is already in the process of making this change.
Supervisor Rick Potiker said the town plans on creating a resolution for next spring to gather prices on how much this switch would cost.
The town currently pays around $30,000 for electricity each year. Potiker said LED lights would drop that expense by about 80 percent.
"Over time," he said, "electric bills will drop too."
Potiker said while this change isn't part of the Clean Energy Communities Program, he plans to look into the offering more.
Upon successful completion, participating municipalities will receive designation from the state and be eligible to apply for grants for future clean energy projects.
"We're all trying to be environmentally conscious now," Mayor Greg Martin said. "This program is a great way to start."
Further discussion, along with a possible presentation, will take place during the next Champlain village board meeting on Jan. 9 at 6:30 p.m.


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His Airness will not be slinging steaks downtown anytime soon.
Crains reports that a deal for a high-end Michael Jordan steakhouse in a River North office tower at 353 N. Clark Street has fallen through.
The deal between Cornerstone Restaurant Group LLC and Mesirow Financial was close to happening, to the point where a lease was ready to be signed, but the deal went sour and negotiations broke off, Crains reported.
Jordan currently owns one sixty blue on West Randolph Street.
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Week 13 NFL Power Rankings: Four teams clinch playoff spots
BY SEAN SCHOONOVER, Couchsideshow.com NFL blogger
There are four weeks left of the 2012 NFL season; and Houston, New England, Denver and Atlanta have all claimed their spots in the postseason, with wins in week 13. With those four already in the playoffs there are now eight open playoff spots still to be redeemed. With that, here are your week fourteen NFL power rankings:
(Last week's ranking), Team, (record)
- (1) Houston Texans (11-1)- The Texans wrapped up a playoff spot last week with a win over the Titans 24-10, but they have not secured the AFC South crown, yet. Their next matchup against the New England Patriots provides a lot of implication for the Texans securing that division crown as well as home field advantage in the playoffs.
- (2)Atlanta Falcons (11-1)- The falcons defense stepped up last Thursday night intercepting Drew Brees five times en-route to a 23-13 victory over the Saints. With the win Atlanta secured the NFC South title and can now put their sights onto home field advantage which can be awarded this weekend with a win over Carolina and losses by Chicago, Green Bay and San Francisco.
- (4) New England Patriots (9-3) – the Patriots win streak is now to 6, with a tough win over the Dolphins 23-16. The Patriots clinched the AFC East with the win. However, they now are fighting for the number 1 seed in the AFC, which will be put to the test Monday night against the (11-1) Houston Texans.
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Week 13 NFL Power Rankings: 49ers offense provides boost
BY SEAN SCHOONOVER, Couchsideshow.com NFL blogger
We are now three quarters of the way through the 2012 NFL season; five weeks now remain and things are getting interesting as teams hit the home stretch. Division races are starting to clear up, but wild card races in both conferences are still highly contested. With that here are your week thirteen NFL power rankings:
(Last week's ranking), Team, (record)
1. (1) Houston Texans (10-1)- The Texans won their second overtime game in five days, beating the Lions 34-31 on Thursday. Their defense the last two weeks has proven to be very vulnerable, especially in the passing game, but Matt Schaub and the Texans offense have overcame their deficits, putting up superb numbers in both weeks.
2. (2)Atlanta Falcons (10-1)-The Falcons won another close one, ousting the Buccaneers 24-23 on Sunday. Julio Jones proved to be the difference catching six passes for 147 yards and a touchdown; showing that when healthy he is almost unstoppable.
3. (5) San Francisco 49ers (8-2-1) – With Colin Kaepernick making his second straight start, he and the Niners provided a dominant performance downing the Saints 31-21. The question now is will that performance earn him the starting spot over Alex Smith for the remainder of the season.
To see who else made Sean's top 10 NFL teams after week 13, please visit: https://couchsideshow.wordpress.com/power-rankings/nfl/
Christian Ponder, Minnesota Vikings Have High Expectations
BY MICHAEL RATH, Feedcrossing.com syndication
Quarterback Christian Ponder is entering his second season in the NFL for the Minnesota Vikings. Ponder had a sub-par year last season as he played in 11 games throwing 13 touchdowns and 13 picks. However, this year, Ponder is coming in with lofty goals for himself.
Earlier in training camp, Ponder mentioned to the media that it was his goal and the Vikings goal to score every time they had possession. What has he done so far this preseason? He has put the Vikings in position to score every time he has been in as they have scored four out of the five times he has been in. The only time they did not score was when rookie Blair Walsh missed a field goal. How about that for living up to a goal?
While this will obviously not keep up for the rest of the year, and it is a small sample size, it is a great start. However, Ponder made another statement. According to a blog by Mike Wobschall and NFL.com, Ponder said, "We want 75 percent completions on first and second downs. That's the number we're shooing for. Obviously, we were in a lot of third-and-long situations a year ago, and we want to get out of that." This obviously is a lofty, lofty goal. (more…)
Bears RB Forte needs to sign soon
BY CHICAGO BEARS ADDICT, Feedcrossing.com syndication
"Da Man" is of course the do it all running back of the Chicago Bears, Matt Forte. The still unsigned Forte seems to be serious about not signing the contract that is on the table from the Chicago Bears, and the Bears are quite content to stand pat on their offer. There's also the little 7+ million dollar franchise tag that is awaiting Forte's approval. When neither side is willing to budge in a negotiation, the side with the least leverage and the most to lose has no choice but to cave. Forte has no leverage and everything to lose. The only play in this situation is to sign the long term contract the Bears are offering.
Whether you side with the player or the team, you have to look at the negotiation from a business standpoint. The revamped Bears offense will be just fine without Matt Forte. Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffery will help out the passing game. Offensive coordinator Mike Tice and quarterbacks coach Jeremy Bates are set to install a more Jay Cutler friendly offense. And Michael Bush (a starting quality back) was brought in as running back insurance. If the Bears were to play without Forte in 2012, they'd be OK. From a financial point of view, if Forte were to hold out the 2012 season he wouldn't be OK. Matt Forte needs the Bears far more than the Bears need Forte. (more…)
Draft Recap: How do the 2012 rookies rank in fantasy football?
BY GREG BROSH, Feedcrossing.com syndication
It's never too early to start thinking about Fantasy Football, after all drafts will start happening in just a couple of months so here's a little preview of who everyone will be scrambling to land out of the rookies this year.
With the 2012 NFL Draft wrapped up and experts grading out all 32 teams' picks, it's time to dive right back into Fantasy Football for the 2012 season and see where the new guys rank. This is definitely a list that Dynasty Football owners will want to take a look at since most rookie-only drafts will be taking place within the next several weeks to months.
1. Robert Griffin III – Washington Redskins
2. Andrew Luck – Indianapolis Colts
3. Brandon Weedon – Cleveland Browns
4. Ryan Tannehill – Miami Dolphins
5. Russell Wilson – Seattle Seahawks
6. Ryan Lindley – Arizona Cardinals
7. Brock Osweiler – Denver Broncos
8. B.J. Coleman – Green Bay Packers
9. Kirk Cousins – Washington Redskins
10. Nick Foles – Philadelphia Eagles
I really like Griffin's potential as a QB2 in larger redraft leagues this year. With better coaching, better players around him and his ability to run, he could be a strong sleeper option in leagues that allow two starting fantasy quarterbacks. Luck should have success right out of the gate. But with an iffy backfield and Reggie Wayne as the lone veteran weapon in the offense (Austin Collie is right behind him), Luck will take a bit longer to truly succeed. Either way, both are going to be the top two quarterbacks taken in all dynasty leagues. Whether or not Colt McCoy is still a Brown by training camp is irrelevant. The job will be Weedon's to lose. Tannehill is going to find it rough going in Miami and could be a boom-or-bust prospect. After the top four, it's anyone's call. Wilson and Lindley could find success entering quarterback stables that are on shaky ground. Everyone else will be backups or third stringers for the time being. The Redskins are believed to have drafted Cousins for the sole purpose of trading him for future picks. (more…)
Couch Side Podcast — Episode 13: NFL Draft Recap
After one week off, Couch Side hosts Wade McMillin and Craig Paul return to review the 2012 NFL Draft. The gang also discusses Lamar Odom possibly leaving reality TV, the NHL playoffs and Hideki Matsui's signing with the Tampa Bay Rays. Special guest this week is Heidi Pierce.
Click here to stream/download Couch Side Episode 12 via iTunes
Click here to stream Couch Side Episode 12: NFL Mock Draft via our host site, TalkShoe
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You know how Pixar always shows an animated short right before its feature film?
We just did that! Not for Pixar, though. Sorry, was that misleading?
For the last few months, I participated in an exciting local project called We Make Seattle, which began as a Kickstarter campaign to fund a short film for and about Seattle's vibrant start-up and maker community.
Many stories about Seattle were collected for the film, but not all of them made it into the final cut. One of those stories came from Robi Ganguly, the CEO and Co-Founder of Apptentive.
Producer Bryan Zug had this to say on the We Make Seattle blog:
Robi told a story about what it was like to wear a hoodie around Seattle that he had gotten from the Flickr team – A story that really captures what makes Seattle such a welcoming place for people who make awesome things.
We were asked to capture his story via animation as a surprise bonus for the backers and friends of We Make Seattle, and it premiered at the event last week just before main film.
More on the event and Robi's reaction after the video embedded below (or click here to watch on YouTube).
The We Make Seattle team promised Robi a surprise, but he had no idea he was animated until we revealed the video.
As someone who's been animated for a video before (more on that another day), it's pretty fun to hear your voice and see a cartoon version of yourself on the big screen.
I think he was into it:
It's rare that we get to witness the drama around the release of our projects, so this was a special treat for us. Usually I get excited emails with a few exclamation points, and I consider it a job well done.
But to be in the room when a project is revealed, to feel the reaction from the audience and experience it with a crowd for the first time — that made me a little verklempt!
Many thanks to my very talented co-founder, Andrew Imamura, for creating Illustrated Robi, and to our amazing animator, Aaron Bishop (pictured below, with Robi) for bringing him to life.


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Once again we are joining forces with the Urchins, this time to celebrate Beaujolais Nouveau day
On November 15th Hantverk will be closed for the evening as we transport ourselves to Northdown Road for a night of simple French classics, such as Beef Bourguignon, Oysters with mignonette, pan fried scallops in garlic butter and creme brulee. There will be vegetarian options available, and you are welcome to come along just for a drink, although tables will be reserved for diners.
We will have plentiful Chateau Cambon to drink and as its a mid-month Thursday, we will be keeping things cheap and cheerful! Bookings aren't available online for this, but call or email us or Urchin and we'll sort you out.


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The Committee objectives are to assist the Board in safeguarding assets, monitoring internal control systems, identify and monitor risks as well as designing and implementing appropriate systems to manage the risks.
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The Committee's objectives are to oversee litigation processes with regards to suits by or against the Commission and to scrutinise proposed legislation or amendments to existing legislation.


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Whether it's the roar of falling pieces, or the gradual mix of colors, or just the simple act of destruction, there's always something strangely satisfying about watching a bunch of dominoes fall down. The latest elaborate creation from a professional domino artist on YouTube, however, takes the feeling to the extreme with a new and insanely elaborate domino course that appears to have set a new world record.
Hevesh5, the master domino builder who blew the world away with her enormous spiraling maze of 15,000 dominos last September, is back with a new video (shown above) in which she claims to break the world record for the longest domino line. The massive line of dominos, while less elaborate than some of her previous creations, fills much of a large room with a staggering -- and record-breaking -- 15,524 dominoes. Look closely and you'll see she even incorporated the letters "W" and "R," presumably for "world record," with white dominoes. The previous record was 12,610 dominoes, according to the video's description.
Although it took two days to painstakingly place each domino, it all comes crashing down in little more than five minutes. Five extremely satisfying minutes. Watch and enjoy.
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New York—More than 40 young professionals from varied backgrounds and diverse careers attended a cocktail reception in Manhattan at the home of Carol Feinberg and Ken Gilman. Rabbi Alan G. Ciner, vice president of the Touro College and University System (TCUS), noted, "Touro is launching this initiative for young adults, offering them an opportunity to learn about Touro and join together for future educational and social events." Ms. Feinberg sits on the boards of several philanthropic organizations including The Smithsonian Science Education Center and Mr. Gilman is the former vice chairman of The Limited and is also involved with a number of philanthropic bodies.
The young professionals heard Touro College President and CEO Dr. Alan Kadish offer an overview of the growing networks of academic excellence and educational innovation at Touro.
"Touro offers professional and graduate programs in fields that include education, law, medicine, pharmacy, social work, and business," said Dr. Kadish. "Furthermore, as one of the largest health care educational systems in the nation, Touro offers a wide array of degree programs in medical and health sciences. In fact, Touro will play an integral role in changing the way that health care is taught and delivered both here in the United States and throughout the world. Touro also provides a comprehensive range of baccalaureate degree programs in the liberal arts and sciences."
Many of those in attendance were interested to learn of the breadth, excellence, and bold vision that Dr. Kadish described.
"I had no idea that Touro is such a forward-thinking and growth-oriented institution," said Hal Levy, a faculty member at Manhattan Day School. "I was thoroughly impressed by the school's ideals and its commitment to providing a practical education to help people become contributing members of society."
Shira Konski, an attorney in attendance, said that she plans to attend future events and remarked that she particularly enjoyed "meeting and speaking with many young professionals."
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SAN DIEGO — Comic-Con International showed its age this week as an unusually seasoned string of stars charmed the huge pop culture convention with some old-school movie magic.
Helen Mirren, the Oscar perennial who turns 65 on Monday, told fans that the hardest part about shooting a gun — as she does in the coming "Red" — was trying not to make a funny face while blasting.
Bruce Willis, 55, showed some buddy-picture love by dropping in on a presentation for "The Expendables," in which he has a bit part. He had just spent the better part of an hour plugging "Red," in which he co-stars with veterans like Ms. Mirren, John Malkovich, Morgan Freeman, Richard Dreyfuss and even the august Ernest Borgnine.
And Sylvester Stallone, 64, the director and star of "The Expendables," talked about coming back, again and again, when Hollywood has written you off.
"I don't want to quit," Mr. Stallone told a crowd of 6,000 of all ages in the San Diego Convention Center's giant Hall H.
In its 41st year, Comic-Con, on the surface, still looks like kids' stuff. The throngs who come dressed like Alvin the Chipmunk or a suicide bomber (clutching fake dynamite sticks and harnessed in strap-on "explosives"; go figure) mostly appear to be in their teens and 20s.
But the convention has long been wrapped around a core of graybeards, bald heads and, in some ways, deeply conservative attitudes.
This week, the convention's older faction was nowhere more apparent than in the sprawling exhibit hall, peopled by vendors hawking T-shirts, sketches and, yes, comic books, that pay homage to 70-year-old pop gods like the Flash and Green Lantern. Late Thursday, the artists Anthony Tollin ("The Green Lantern") and Larry Marder ("Tales of the Beanworld") were among the many in their 50s who could be spotted packing up shop after a long day of sketching and signing autographs along the exhibit hall's Artists' Alley.
One disappointment: the filmmaker John Milius, 66, did not make a scheduled Friday appearance to promote his new video game Homefront, about an invasion of the United States by North Korea.
Told of the showing by older film stars, Stan Lee, the superhero creator and grand old man of the convention, was delighted. "That's great news for a guy like me," he said. "I'm the oldest of them all." (He's 87, and was there to unveil his latest concept, a gang of superheroes led by a character version of himself.)
The conservative streak typified by the appearance of so many Hollywood oldsters surfaced throughout the week in a series of jabs — from panelists and fans alike — at the film industry's new obsession with 3-D.
Even those pushing "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World," about the youngest, hippest film in the Comic-Con lineup, told in a comic book style, caught the retro spirit.
"On Aug. 13, 'Scott Pilgrim' will be released in 2-D at regular prices!" hollered the movie's director, Edgar Wright, to cheers from the crowd.
Earlier, Comic-Con's director of programming told the audience to put on their 3-D glasses "because you're about to see something cool." When it turned out to be a blatant ad for RealD, a 3-D company that just went public, the backlash was considerable.
"Seriously? Seriously, that's what this place has come to?" said Victor Juarez, 43, who said he had attended Comic-Con eight times over the last 15 years.
By Friday morning, however, the dark glasses were back on, as Nicolas Cage, 46, showed up to plug "Drive Angry 3D," an action flick that was designed to be seen in three dimensions.
"What could I do that might go into the fourth row of the audience?" Mr. Cage said.
He was offering his logic for getting involved with a revenge film — it's about a man who uses cars and guns to hunt down his daughter's killer — that uses exactly the kind of in-your-face 3-D techniques that filmmakers like J. J. Abrams ("Star Trek") and Joss Whedon ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer") were mocking here on Thursday. In the clips from "Drive Angry 3D," for instance, Mr. Cage sends an outsize bullet at the bad guy's head, and pretty much into the audience, in slow motion.
"This movie was conceived from the get-go to be a 3-D movie," said Patrick Lussier, its director, who spoke without apology — unfortunately to a hall only a little more than half full.
Mr. Cage seemed to feel that the future lies with Mr. Lussier and those like him. "Patrick to me," he said, "is a purist."


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Microsoft today is beginning to roll out the new LinkedIn app for Windows 10, displaying some of the integration promised when the Redmond technology giant completed its $26.2 billion purchase of the business social network last year.
Microsoft and LinkedIn both detailed the new app in a pair of blog posts Monday morning, saying that it is available to some users starting today and will be available globally by the end of the month.
The LinkedIn app "delivers real-time professional updates, including new messages, insights on who's viewed your profile, trending news in your industry and other timely highlights on your professional network," through the Windows Action Center, according to the LinkedIn blog post. But for those worried about being bombarded by notifications, the LinkedIn app gives users the ability to control which updates they see.
The app and its capabilities are part of a series of early integrations announced in December, as the LinkedIn acquisition was completed. Here are a look at some of those early priorities, as detailed by the two companies last year:
- LinkedIn identity and network in Microsoft Outlook and the Office suite
- LinkedIn notifications within the Windows action center
- Enabling members drafting résumés in Word to update their profiles, and discover and apply to jobs on LinkedIn
- Extending the reach of Sponsored Content across Microsoft properties
- Enterprise LinkedIn Lookup powered by Active Directory and Office 365
- LinkedIn Learning available across the Office 365 and Windows ecosystem
- Developing a business news desk across our content ecosystem and MSN.com
- Redefining social selling through the combination of Sales Navigator and Dynamics 365
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said last year the goal of the acquisition was "to help professionals transform how they work, realize new career opportunities and connect in new ways."
Microsoft also wants to make sure everyone benefits from technology. With LinkedIn on board, Microsoft will attempt to do that through helping "people develop new skills online, find new jobs and easily connect and collaborate with colleagues," Nadella wrote in a December blog post.


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I started my trip in a Bangkok hotel room wondering was I going to last the distance. I'd waved goodbye to a lot, including relationships that I knew would change forever. Without any hesitation I knew I was doing the right thing but I was in limbo. I'd made the journey but I hadn't, Read More
I just didn't get Bali the first or even second time round, it wasn't for me but something magical happened the third time and everything just slotted into place. I'm so pleased I didn't give up on it and went back to surf in Canggu.
I joked before I left that one of my goals for this trip was to 'find myself'. That exact phrase was said tongue wedged firmly in cheek because it has become such a cliché. I've also 'been on a journey' and 'life's a rollercoaster', but seeing as I'm not coming out of the Big, Read More
Due to poor planning and a bit of bad luck I've found myself completely winging it around Malaysia but hitting quite a few dead ends. Who knew number 1 dive spot Semporna (and islands off Semporna) isn't safe to travel to due to political unrest, kidnappings and a recent murder? Did you know you, Read More
Like most of Asia, Indonesia's spiritual side is on display for everyone to see. The insanely large country made up of multiple islands is home to many religions and in the areas I saw the people live fairly harmoniously, although locals tell me this isn't the case according to their media. I had conversations, Read More
How many times have you watched the news over the years and cried silent tears over devastation in a far away land? I'm holding my hands up now, I'm often a channel turner on the sad bits during Comic Relief. Not because I don't care but because it breaks my heart, especially to see, Read More


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Alright, I can admit it, I fell behind on checking emails. I do have a great excuse, I haven't turned the computer on in three days. My ass has been grinding in Ancient Rome, trying to read between the lines and find that nugget that Woolf so desperately sought in that library way back when. It is right there just waiting for me to grasp it, or so it seems. I keep digging. I feel like a linguistic archeologist's apprentice digging around for the first time, partially blinded by excitement and nerves.
Anyway, the following is the second email I received concerning Bill James' anti-homosexual comments.
Victory in NC! Now stop Chick-fil-A from sponsoring homophobia
Dear Monique,
Because of you, we just scored an important victory for equality and now we're going to win another.
After 28,024 Change.org members flooded the email accounts of Mecklenburg County Commissioners in North Carolina, they passed a strong resolution late last night condemning anti-gay bias and affirming diversity and inclusion. This controversial resolution passed after Commissioner Bill James used his office to call gay people "sexual predators" and homosexuality a "crime against nature."
With battles like this brewing across the country from city councils to corporate America, we've got to keep up the fight against homophobia. Check out the story below and help win again by taking action now.
Remember the backlash against Target last year for bankrolling strongly anti-gay politicians? Apparently, the Chick-fil-A restaurant chain wasn't paying attention.
Chick-fil-A is known as one of the fastest growing fast-food companies in the country. But it turns out the restaurant is serving up far more than just chicken sandwiches. Chick-fil-A has joined with the Pennsylvania Family Institute to sponsor a February event aimed at preserving "biblical" marriage and denouncing marriage equality for same-sex couples.
The Pennsylvania Family Institute (PFI) has been the leading voice in the Keystone State against same-sex marriage. They have argued for a constitutional amendment banning gay couples from getting married. They've said that same-sex couples harm civilization. They've even stated that for same-sex couples to consider themselves married would be like a dog considering its tail a leg.
And now Chick-fil-A wants to throw their corporate support behind this homophobic organization? Not on our watch.
Please join Change.org members now in demanding that Chick-fil-A pull their sponsorship from this anti-gay event immediately. Just click here to sign the urgent petition.
It's not the first time that Chick-fil-A has been connected to anti-gay groups. In years past, the business also partnered with Focus on the Family, the Colorado ministry founded by Rev. James Dobson. Focus on the Family labels homosexuality a disorder, supports "conversion therapy" for LGBT people, and once said that same-sex marriage would be a bigger disaster than Pearl Harbor.
As one of Focus on the Family's state affiliates, the Pennsylvania Family Institute is attempting to pass a constitutional amendment in the state banning same-sex marriage. Chick-fil-A's endorsement of PFI's event legitimizes their campaign and threatens the civil rights of every LGBT person in Pennsylvania -- and across America.
It's time to get Chick-fil-A on record. Are they interested in being a fast-food restaurant that serves all Americans, or partnering with and catering to some of the most radical anti-gay groups in the U.S.?
Send Chick-fil-A a strong message that homophobia is not acceptable. Period. Add your name to the petition telling Chick-fil-A to stop sponsoring this anti-gay event immediately:
With your help, Chick-fil-A will realize that they should value all of their customers, including their LGBT customers and straight allies for gay rights. Together, we'll win again.
- Eden and the Change.org team
P.S. I just started at Change.org as Director of Organizing for Gay Rights and I'm really fired up that we won a big victory together on my first day. I'm excited to join you and more than 1 million other Change.org community members focused on equality and 11 other critical causes -- from the environment to education. If you'd like to get in touch with me, shoot me an email at email@example.com.
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You want changes? Then, it is time for you to take an active interest in the good of the Republic. Do not leave governance to career politicians. Run for office. Vote for third, fourth, and fifth parties.)
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Rare May Snow
Several cm/Inches of heavy wet snow feel in the predawn hours of May 17th; 2.54 cm/1 Inch of which was still around later in the morning when these pictures were taken. The weight of this out of season event collapsed my new, $200.00, mosquito screen tent. Oh the humanity! This was the latest measurable amount of snow that I've recorded in my 13 years (since January of 1994) of detailed record keeping for the area.


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Sarah Victoria Organic Softwears
It's incredibly challenging to get a new business established in Australia. Even with cheaper air transport, telecommunications and the web. It's been labeled the 'tyranny of distance', and not only applies to how far everything is from Australia, but how spread out is the internal economy. We have seven per cent of the US population dispersed across a land mass 83% the size. But this hasn't deterred Sarah Victoria from launching a line of certified organic clothing. Although it's only a young range, she has already found retailers in half of the country's states to stock her organic apparel for men and women. She suggests, in the online store, that a purchase of organic clothing will save about 226 gms of toxic chemicals from contaminating soil, compared to conventionally grown cotton. Wool, hemp, silk, flax, and it seems Tencel, also get a look in. The garments are currently made in Australia and therefore are not in the budget end of the price spectrum. But the styling does seem both contemporary and classic so you should get a decent life from your purchase. ::Sarah Victoria.


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Archive for October 24th, 2009
Not So Slack.
Slackbastard has good posts on neo-fascists in NZ and Australia.
I'd never realized that they were so numerous down-under, but then again thinking about the treatment of the Māoris, the whole settler mentality and Anglo-Saxon racism, etc it shouldn't be too surprising.
Slackbastard's stuff on the Roma and how they are being targeted is well worth a read.
His Francis De Groot Brigade guide is good.


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Dear Brothers I am not a leader in CCA or CGN and I have not taken sides with either one of them. In fact the leaders in both CCA and CGN said that I had left the Calvary Chapel movement. Which is not true and has never been true. They also said that I had … Continue reading CCA or CGN?
Author: georgelbryson
Statement of Faith
Dear Pastor Bryson I have been reading some of your books and articles and have enjoyed them very much. I am a serious student of scripture and at one time planned on becoming a Calvary Chapel pastor. My pastor allowed me to attend a CC national conference in which you spoke. As you know, there … Continue reading Statement of Faith
Same-sex evangelicals
Dear Pastors I would be absolutley stunned if anyone I know as a CC pastor is at risk of rationalizing same-sex marriage. This is true, I believe about CC pastors in CCA and in CGN and unaligned CC pastors. Nevertheless, I recently came across an article on a website written to warn all Bible beliving … Continue reading Same-sex evangelicals
CCA and CGN
Dear Pastor As you probably know I have not sided or supported CCA or CGN. Still I pray for the leaders and believers in both camps and consider pastors in both camps as long-time friends. At the time of Chuck's departure, to my knowledge, there was no CGN as it is known today. However, Chuck … Continue reading CCA and CGN
Calvary Chapel Movement
Dear Pastor It was great to hear from you. I try to not get involved with division between CCA and CGN. With so many years in the Calvary Chapel movement, people just assume that I have taken sides between the two groups. I have not. Like many others, I still see myself in the Calvary … Continue reading Calvary Chapel Movement
What is the biblical doctrines of grace? To ask the same question differently, what does the Bible teach, relative to salvation by grace? All free-grace believers, in contrast to those who believe in what is called Reformed grace (otherwise known as Calvinism, the five points of Calvinism or even theistic fatalism) teach the five points … Continue reading THE BIBLICAL DOCTRINES OF GRACE
Prof. Tom Eckman CONTEXT: As we study prophecy and the end times, we've seen that even if we take a literal-historical approach to interpretation, there are still points which are difficult to determine. While we may agree that there is a literal, future tribulation of 7 years and a literal millennium following it (Christ on … Continue reading REASONS FOR A PRE-TRIBULATION RAPTURE
Biblical inerrancy and women who teach the Bible to men
Biblical inerrancy can and should be defined as: "Scripture in the original manuscripts does not affirm anything that is contrary to fact". In 1 Timothy 2: 12 the Apostle Paul says: 12 ...I do not permit a woman to teach [the Bible to] a man… If we can agree that the prohibition for a woman … Continue reading Biblical inerrancy and women who teach the Bible to men
Biblical inerrancy and six day creationism
Biblical inerrancy can and should be defined as: "Scripture in the original manuscripts does not affirm anything that is contrary to fact". Many Christian pastors and leaders want their congregants to believe that they affirm everything affirmed in scripture. Nevertheless, many popular and well-known pastors and leaders in the church or Jesus Christ, say they do not … Continue reading Biblical inerrancy and six day creationism
A POSITIVE VIEW OF THE SHACK According to the Calvinist Ryan Couch: Michael Newnham [ also a Calvinist and host] of the Phoenix Preacher recently interviewed Tom Stipe, a Calvary Chapel Pastor with whom I deeply respect. I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Tom at the NWPC and what a privilege that was. Tom … Continue reading TWO VIEWS OF THE SHACK


text: I recently hung up this large piece, about 3.5 feet by 1.5 feet, which consists of painted small illustration board squares with drawings on mulberry paper glued to them. Then I glued them in a line, joined by string, to a painted black framed wooden board. Quite the complicated mixed-media thing in the end. I'd like to share one of the squares today. It's only maybe 4 inches by 4 inches.