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Finance leaders of the Group of 20 major economies will steer clear of promises to avoid protectionism in a communique on Sunday amid escalating U.S.-China trade tensions, officials say, casting doubt on their ability to take a united front in averting a global recession.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said his scheduled meeting with People's Bank of China Governor Yi Gang will not be a "negotiating meeting" on trade issues, reinforcing the view there will be little breakthrough in the row between the world's two largest economies.
The trade conflict was spilling over to other areas of discussions, making the drafting of the G20 communique increasingly difficult, said an official familiar with the drafting of the communique. "If we go down this route, we risk clogging the G20," the official said. The intensifying U.S.-China trade conflict has jolted financial markets and stoked fears of a global recession, overshadowing a two-day gathering of G20 finance ministers and central bank governors in Fukuoka, southern Japan, concluding on Sunday. Japan, which is chairing this year's G20 meetings, has said the finance leaders won't put trade high on the agenda and won't seek to mediate bilateral trade rows. But the growing economic fallout from the trade war has made it hard for them to side-step the topic.
Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said while global growth was expected to rebound at the latter half of this year, trade tensions were making the outlook uncertain. On the insistence of U.S. President Donald Trump, G20 financial heads in 2017 replaced a phrase about avoiding all forms of protectionism with a sentence that they would work "to strengthen the contribution of trade to our economies." Asked if the new phrasing would be kept this time, a second G20 official said: "Yes, most probably". The communique will keep a pledge to avoid competitive currency devaluations, though the language on exchange rates had not been finalised, the officials said. The communique will be released on Sunday after being signed off by the G20 finance leaders.
Relations between the United States and China have deteriorated since Trump in early May accused Beijing of reneging on commitments to change its ways of doing business with the rest of the world. Washington raised tariffs on Chinese goods and threatened new levies, while Beijing has retaliated. Mnuchin, who will hold talks with China's Yi Gang on the sidelines of the G20 gathering, said the United States wants free, fair and balanced trade with China, in part to close a gaping U.S. trade deficit with China.
"If we can't have that, the end result will be that my expectation is that many companies will move their production out of China to other locations," due to tariffs, Mnuchin said. He added that any major progress will rest with Trump's expected meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at a G20 leaders' summit late this month. In a rare positive development, the U.S. administration said it will put off imposing tariffs against Mexico after the two countries reached a deal to contain the migration of immigrants crossing the southern U.S. border. "It's a very good outcome not just for the United States and Mexico, but for the global economy," the BOJ's Kuroda said.


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Princess Marina Sturdza, Patron of FARA Charity
I was very sad to hear of the death of Princess Marina Sturdza on Sunday 22nd October in New York.
Princess Marina, Patron of FARA Charity will be greatly missed by all of us in FARA and by me personally...she was dedicated to the mission of FARA Charity, caring for Romania's most vulnerable children and young people. Princess Marina was present at all the key events since the founding of FARA 26 years ago, anniversaries and charity concerts, speaking with great compassion about our activities and promoting the work of the charity and seeking support. Every time we met she came up with new ideas of what we can do at FARA Charity.
It was a great privilege to have been a friend of Marina, and I give thanks for her life dedicated to improving the lives of others. May she rest in peace.
Jane Nicholson, Founder and President of FARA Foundation.

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Colin Cowie once said "Everything I do has hands on creativity. A WOW! moment. No matter how small the budget there always has to be a WOW!"
I'm inclined to not argue with the national authority on weddings. In fact, when your wedding celebration rolls around, I'll guarantee you'll find most of your guests will remember your Wow moments more than the average things that you'll find at every other standard wedding.
The fact is, planning a wedding doesn't automatically assure that you will have the best Wow for your buck. You have to plan for them by opening your perspective to new information. At all times look at your planning process by thinking, "How do I create a better celebration?" Most couples planning a wedding don't take that idea all the way. Then again, you're not most couples.
And we're not most wedding djs. ChicagoWeddingDJs has been learning, growing, & evolving with every wedding since the first more than 15 years ago. Sure, our DJs have always known how to play music that gets results, but we're not doing the same things today because wedding entertainment direction has advanced: We know how to help you discover the Wow Moments easier than ever.
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For example, take a look at a sample of our DJ Wedding Planner: http://chicagoweddingdjs.com/index.php/dj-wedding-planner/
Our process has emerged as one of the best DJ wedding planners of this generation–yet our engaging DJ wedding planner isn't built on the traditional plans of un-evolved cookie cutter dj services. In fact, ChicagoWeddingDJs is now a Certified Wedding Pro, avoiding all sub-standard business practices (like bait and switch). If you still view DJs as music-only press & play, it's time to follow Colin Cowies advice and rethink your perspective.
So, are you growing and evolving, or–as Colin cautioned against–are you missing out on the Wow moments?
Every once in a while, I look back at the DJ service we were more than 15 years ago, to see if we still do things the way we did. I look for differences, try to spot ways in which we've grown. If I can't find enough of them, then I know that that DJ Wedding Planner process, circa 1999, needs to up it's game. What practices should I be challenging? What views am I holding that no longer stand up? What could I possibly learn today, and will I be open to it when it comes along?
Those are the questions that every ChicagoWeddingDJs DJ Wedding Planner process is built to answer. And in the years to come you'll be the envy of all your friends for have the Best Wedding…Ever!
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Last week, a census taker visited us, and for the first time, included us in the National Census of India.
The only previous memory of being included in the census was in the 1981 census, when I was staying with my grandparents in Bangalore for the summer holidays. My grandmother was sitting on the stone step outside the front door, removing adulterants from rice, when the census taker visited. My grandmother being a teacher herself, she got into a conversation with the census taker, who was also a teacher. I was playing nearby, and remember being part of the conversation, though I doubt whether I made any insightful contributions, being all of six years old then.
I have no memories of the 1991 and 2001 censuses, and I cannot for the life of me recall why.
The census taker who visited us was very professional with the right human touch – she was familiar without being intrusive. She was also super efficient – she had her census routine down pat and went through it without pausing even for a moment. And it was a bit of a complex routine at that. She had these giant printed forms she was filling up. In one, she recorded our names. For a detailed account of our lives, she used a separate printed form. Both these were rather huge and unwieldy – more than A3 sized.
She wrote down our responses in Telugu, and I was quite amazed by how she repeated whatever I said so that she could get the words right in Telugu. She breezed through the questions, and handled even the caste question quite well. She made out I couldn't speak Telugu and kept to Hindi. Again, I'm not quite the best Hindi speaker in the world, but I could make myself understood. When she came to know that I was Tamil, she said I spoke decent Hindi for a Tamil – I thought she was pulling my leg, but one look at her face showed me she really meant it!
In less than 20 minutes, the interview was over. She made me sign two forms, took my thumbprint on one of them (another first for me!), gave me a receipt, put a sticker on our door, and was gone.
It is a momentous feeling to be part of what is definitely one of the largest census exercises in the world. I am aware I did not do anything special, and participated in something that a billion other people also will. Nevertheless, it moved me enough to write about it.


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Our aim is to ensure your satisfaction
At Wolverhampton Volkswagen we pride ourselves with being able to meet our customers' needs. Everything from finding the right model for you to booking a test-drive and understanding finance (for both new and used cars) comes under their remit.
Our aftersales team are here to help maintain your vehicle to Volkswagen standard with surprisingly affordable prices. We also have a range of service plans designed to help you budget. For competitively prices Volkswagen Genuine Parts and accessories our parts department is always more than happy to help. For those customers who need support with Motability our specialists are in place to answer any questions you might have.
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Carrier® High Efficiency Heat Pump with Greenspeed™ Intelligence Named One of the "Hot 50 Products" by GreenBuilder Magazine
Indianapolis, Indiana, May 17, 2012 – The Carrier® Infinity® 20 heat pump with Greenspeed™ intelligence was recently voted one of "The Hot 50 Products of 2012" by GreenBuildermagazine, a leading North American residential building industry publication. The GreenBuilder panel of judges selected the Carrier heat pump product based on its overall impact, innovation and reliability. Carrier, the world's leader in high technology heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions, is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).
Introduced in 2011, the Infinity heat pump with Greenspeed intelligence has an HSPF (Heating Seasonal Performance Factor) efficiency rating up to 13, making it the highest heating efficiency ducted, air source heat pump on the market. The Infinity heat pump delivers up to 69 percent higher heating efficiency in the three-ton size.
"Carrier is proud that the Infinity 20 heat pump with Greenspeed intelligence has been named one of 'The Hot 50 Products of 2012' byGreenBuilder magazine" said Matt Nuijens, Carrier brand manager. "As a company committed to sustainability, Carrier continually improves on the performance and efficiency of its products. It is a tremendous honor to have this new heat pump included as one of the 50 building products that raise the bar a little higher in the industry."
The Infinity 20 heat pump with Greenspeed intelligence was one of four HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) products to receive the "Hot 50 Products of 2012" designation from GreenBuilder magazine.
"One of the many innovative features of the Infinity 20 heat pump is its ability to provide warmer air at the register when outdoor temperatures fall into the teens," said Rob Lambert, Carrier product manager and application engineer. "Under similar conditions, standard heat pumps may deliver cooler air at the register when outdoor temperatures decline. The Infinity 20 heat pump is one of the highest efficiency air source heat pumps built with consumer comfort in mind."
When installed as part of a complete Infinity system, the new heat pump adjusts its output within a range of 40 to 100 percent of capacity to match the heating or cooling requirements of a home. This innovation is made possible by pairing the superior communication ability of Carrier Greenspeed intelligence with a Copeland Scroll® variable -speed compressor from Emerson Climate Technologies, optimized specifically for this heat pump.
With cooling efficiencies of up to 20.5 SEER and variable-speed compressor technology, this new heat pump is also ideal for superior cooling and humidification in regions with warmer temperatures and high humidity.


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"We look forward to meeting with you ..."
You can usually tell if a verb is functioning as a gerund by substituting other nouns to see if the sentence continues to make sense. So ...
"We look forward to it" - sounds okay to me!
So "meeting with you" is functioning as a gerund phrase.
Perhaps, it might help you if you consider the word 'to' to belong to the verbal phrase 'to look forward to' rather than the verb 'to meet'.


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In January we mark twelve years of producing Peak Moment Television episodes. As the picture below shows, we've produced 336 episodes with 373 unique guests, the "Peak Moment Stars." Sometimes our project feels small next to the gigantic needs and losses elsewhere, like the … [Read more...]
The Solar Eclipse: a Guest Post
These are photos Robin took of the 2017 solar eclipse. She experienced the 1979 total solar eclipse near Goldendale, Washington, and it was a such a wondrous experience for her that she wanted to share this one with me. So, at the last minute, we packed up the … [Read more...]
Savoring the Peak Moments of Our Lives
I was recently interviewed by Carolyn Baker for her "New Lifeboat Hour" podcast, to which she gave the delicious title above (thank you Carolyn!!) Carolyn is the author of numerous books, including Navigating the Coming Collapse, and Dark Gold: The Human Shadow and the … [Read more...]
A "New Tribe Training" Transforms Our Lives
What would it be like to be part of a group of deep friends who live nearby — people committed to being there for one another come what may, building intimacy and trust over the years? Having a community of friends who live in their own homes but are committed to staying in … [Read more...]
A Frog Blog
Earth Day at Lone Bobcat Woods was a mixture of joy and grief. We celebrated the beautiful bountiful wildflowers and rich greenery which have sprung up since the late March rains (yes, the poison oak is bountiful, too). Pacific Chorus Frogs in our pond regaled us with … [Read more...]
Visualizations for a Healthy Breast
I don't normally blog about my health or really personal issues, but I wanted to share these with you. Thermograms of my right breast show a hot vascular pattern. This can be an early sign of trouble. Fortunately nothing is visible on mammograms or ultrasound. In … [Read more...]
Janaia Offers the Last Word in Grief Video
Guy McPherson, intrepid chronicler of abrupt climate disruption, recently declared he has arrived at stage #7 of Elizabeth Kubler-Ross's Five Stages of Grief.* (His self-defined stage #6 is "Gallows Humor," some of which he shared with us in Living Each Moment in the Face of … [Read more...]
Janaia interviewed on Nature Bats Last (audio)
Last week I was interviewed by Guy McPherson and Mike Sliwa on their Nature Bats Last podcast. It's fun to turn the tables: I've interviewed Guy twice: Climate Change and Human Extinction - A Personal Perspective (2014) and Living Each Moment in the Face of Abrupt Climate … [Read more...]
Readying "Le Cube"
Here's a small picture essay of our focus the last month or so, as we downsize and move belongings out of our house and garage. We had a pad leveled not far from our "little house" (RV), and brought in a shipping container we've named "Le Cube" since it's a high cube model … [Read more...]


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I Loved You (an altered cover of I Love You by Avichyil)- this song is about looking back on romantic relationships in which you loved your ex partner at the time, but are now OVER THEM for good (and finally have found the closure that you were seeking).
I never told you what I thought
I'd slip so much that I'd get caught
On how you'd occupy my mind
I was always hiding from myself
Emotions hurt and so I dealt
And I pushed them far behind
There were times when you'd look at me
Said my eyes gave me away
And I'd hold onto the urgency
Of what my heart wanted to say
I loved you, I loved you
I almost said "I do"
I loved you
How you dumped me was so cruel
Back then I loved you. Back then I loved you.
It took a lot of bravery
To say you meant so much to me
In hindsight I saw the caution signs
Maybe I should've let you know
I'd have a hard ass time lettin' you go
That you'd stay my heart for such a damn long time
Your smile spoke with poetry
And my eyes drank you like wine
But you played me like a melody
As you could never be just mine
I loved you, I loved you
I almost said "I do"
I loved you
The way things ended wasn't cool
I really loved you. I now no longer love you.
All those nights of bliss and ecstacy
I let those memories fade away
back then you truly meant so much to me
so to close sing today…
I loved you, I loved you
And I'm so glad we're through.


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There was this guy who had a legion of mental problems. Legion is a term indicating about 2000. Bound in chains to keep him under control, he lived in the tombs outside of town.
He had quite a problem, but it wasn't what you might think. His problem involved a group of swine-herders working nearby. In this story swine-herder is simply another name for symptom-watcher, and they were good at their job! They watched this man rage and cry and cut himself while they herded swine in the neighborhood. They had seen all his 2000 symptoms over the years. They were convinced this man was a mess - a complicated case. They were afraid of both him and his problems. It made sense that such a complicated case would require a complicated solution, right?


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DuPont Pioneer Commits $300,000 to Food and Agricultural Education Grants
Second Year of Grants Allows Educators to Reach Even More Students
JOHNSTON, Iowa, and LEXINGTON, Ky., April 22, 2014--DuPont Pioneer (DuPont) and the National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE) announced today that for the second year in a row, DuPont will award $300,000 in grants to agriscience educators to fund training and classroom resources that will help them implement advanced agriculture curriculum.
Grant recipients are teachers who are implementing Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education (CASE) in their classrooms. CASE is a multi-year approach to agriscience education with rigorous educator training requirements and hands-on, inquiry focused learning activities. Teachers will use the grants to attend training, purchase equipment and materials, and conduct end-of-course assessments.
"We expect agriculture teachers to be "jack of all trades" as they must teach a variety of agricultural and natural resources related subjects while enhancing core-academic disciplines, such as science and mathematics," said Dan Jansen, CASE project director. "However, our agriculture teachers have minimal resources to equip themselves and their classrooms to provide rigorous instruction. Funding provided by DuPont is essential for teachers to gain cutting-edge professional development experiences with CASE to enhance their teaching practices and implement STEM-based agriculture courses. The long-term impact of this support will benefit hundreds, if not thousands, of high school agriculture students."
"Ensuring there is enough safe, affordable and nutritious food for all will require that more students understand agriculture and become future leaders in food production," said Michelle Gowdy, director of Community & Academic Relations for DuPont Pioneer. "We know that we cannot do this alone and are working with others in agriculture and education to give teachers the best resources to encourage children to understand agriculture and consider careers in the industry."
The DuPont Pioneer Global Giving Program is intended to improve food security by advancing agriculture through science, education and innovation and to enhance the quality of life for farmers and their communities globally. Addressing the unique challenges of our local communities promotes economic growth, improved health and overall quality of life--all factors important to a healthy and strong business climate.
CASE is an instructional system that is changing the culture of agriculture programs by equipping teachers to elevate student experiences in the agriculture classroom, and preparing students for success in college and careers emphasizing science, technology, engineering and math. To learn more about CASE, visit www.case4learning.org.
The National Association of Agricultural Educators manages the CASE curriculum. NAAE is the professional organization in the United States for agricultural educators. It provides its nearly 8,000 members with professional networking and development opportunities, professional liability coverage and extensive awards and recognition programs. The mission of NAAE is "professionals providing agricultural education for the global community through visionary leadership, advocacy and service." The NAAE headquarters are in Lexington, Ky.
DuPont Pioneer is the world's leading developer and supplier of advanced plant genetics, providing high-quality seeds to farmers in more than 90 countries. Pioneer provides agronomic support and services to help increase farmer productivity and profitability and strives to develop sustainable agricultural systems for people everywhere. Science with Service Delivering Success®.
DuPont (NYSE: DD) has been bringing world-class science and engineering to the global marketplace in the form of innovative products, materials, and services since 1802. The company believes that by collaborating with customers, governments, NGOs, and thought leaders, we can help find solutions to such global challenges as providing enough healthy food for people everywhere, decreasing dependence on fossil fuels, and protecting life and the environment. For additional information about DuPont and its commitment to inclusive innovation, please visit www.dupont.com.
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Ben Edlund outdid himself with this script, weaving together humor, parody, horror, and tragedy, throwing in a healthy portion of classic Sam and Dean, and just a pinch of mythology. We started out with huge laughs, abruptly injected some true terror, and ended on a note of pathos. It was brilliant. I've only watched Ghost Hunters a handful of times, but the parallels to that show in this episode were obvious even to me. I imagine if I were a fan, I would have found Ghostfacers! even funnier. Although completely different, this episode was very evocative of the X-Cops episode of The X-Files, and I loved it just as much. Well done, show.
It was very cool to see Supernatural try something so different. We had the opportunity to see our beloved boys from an outside POV, a view without any appreciation for the depth and nuance we see every week, and a view decidedly and unexpectedly indifferent to the irresistible Winchesters. Although you could tell by the end that Spruce was already falling under the spell of the Dean ("Wow, you're strong!"). hee! Through the lenses of the Ghostfacers' cameras, I saw two take charge guys with deep, twangy voices, a cute one who was impossibly tall, and a gruff one who was impossibly pretty. They yelled a lot, bickered some, and had a way of swearing that made me weak in the knees.
I imagine the technical challenges were considerable, given the darkness of the set, the extensive use of handheld cameras, and the need to keep an amateurish look while still finding shots that had stunning visual impact, and that advanced the story effectively. Phil Sgriccia did a wonderful job, and I think this episode was a big success. I especially liked the whole show-within-a-show premise, right down to showing the Supernatural opening credits at the end, to preserve that illusion. And once we were firmly back in the familiar world of Sam and Dean, with the color and clarity we love so much, Phil treated us to that glorious parting shot of the Impala, peeling out and roaring off to adventures unknown. Awesome!
Big kudos to the design team as well this week. There was a lot of detail to absorb in the Morton House, and it all conspired to creep me out, big time. No motel room this time, but they more than made up for it with that amazingly authentic garage set. I've been in that garage, I swear! It even had a working door, which we saw to hilarious effect when Ed's dad drove up and hit the garage door opener, sending the white board flying and the Ghostfacers scrambling. "Aw, Dad! Come on!" Too funny.
It was fun to have Ed and Harry back. Hell House is one of my favorite episodes, and no, it's not just because of Sam's towel scene! :) I also liked the rest of the Ghostfacers bunch, each of whom had their own special charm. I loved their earnestness, their naivete, and their slightly deluded confidence. Their bumbling, misguided efforts as hunters served to remind us how skilled our boys truly are, and quite frankly, just made them look hotter! My quick affection for poor, sweet Corbett took me by surprise (I think he won me over with the smitten way he talked about Ed), and his tragic end hit me harder than I ever would have anticipated. Then they really pulled out the big guns with that little video tribute at the end. *sniffles* I should have paid attention to his telltale red shirt at the beginning.
It would be ridiculous to try and list everything I loved about this episode, especially because every time I rewatch I find something new, but I have to mention a few of the highlights for me. First of all, when Sam showed up in the opening credits, I squeed! And when he was immediately followed by Dean, wearing his game face and flipping a pixelated bird, I screamed out loud!! Ed and Harry's fake slo-mo strut was beyond funny, as was the fact that they drove up in a Gremlin. hee! I loved that we heard the Impala before we saw her, and that there was no mistaking either that lovely rumble or the rock music that accompanied it. The swearing. Oh, God, the swearing. Although how hilarious was it that Sam, with an unlimited arsenal of cuss words finally at his disposal, calls Ed and Harry goofballs? *snerk*
I adored every scene of the boys talking to each other, oblivious to onlookers, intent on the job at hand. They're so hot when they're working: finding the clues, reviewing the lore, sifting through the possibilities, and deciding on a plan, all the while throwing around hunter jargon, and exchanging wordless, meaningful looks. Oh, show, I've missed you so! I also loved the way the episode suddenly introduced the scary in with the funny. I wasn't that worried when Corbett was first taken by Daggett, but when Sammy disappeared, I freaked! Then Corbett was killed horribly, Sam was tied up, the baddie was advancing on him, and I was flashing back to the fingernail incident in the Christmas episode! *cries* I couldn't even laugh at Sammy in his adorably askew party hat until the second time I watched. Yikes.
I liked that the Ghostfacers learned from Sam and Dean, and used that knowledge to both save Corbett's death echo from eternal torment, and to save themselves. I thought it was cool that it was Corbett's love for Ed, and Ed's openness to that love, that made their salvation possible. I don't know if that was a shout out to fandom's love of slash, a political statement about tolerance and gay rights, or just a cute plot twist, but it totally worked for me. And on some level, I was gratified that not everyone got out alive. Because even in a funny episode, hunting is still serious business, and no one is ever completely safe.
Didn't I say a few of the highlights? :) Well, even so, I'm not finished yet. In an episode full of quotable quotes and snarky one-liners, here are my five favorites:
Ed: "Two lone wolves need... other wolves."
Sam: "Holy shit!"
Dean: "Fuck me."
Ed: "Listen here, chisel chest, okay?"
Dean: "Hey, Ed? Listen to me! There's some salt in my duffel! Make a circle and get inside."
Ed: [long pause] "Inside your duffel bag?"
Dean: "In the salt! You idiot!"
Harry: "C'mon, guys. Don't be 'facer haters."
Random thoughts: Gamble General Hospital? hee! I liked that the script poked fun at both the writers ("Lazy fat cats.") and the suits ("Yeah, we're not Hell Hounds anymore, okay? Didn't test that well."). Who else squeed when Dean threw Ed up against the wall? For someone with a Stanford education, Sam sure says "ain't" a lot. And I loved Smart!Dean and his killer electromagnet!
All in all, I loved everything about this episode, and I know I'll watch it again and again. I hope everyone had as much fun making it as I did watching it. And after a good laugh this week, I'm ready for some angst, some heartache, and the tortuous cliffhanger I fear they're plotting for us. Bring it on, Kripke!
One little footnote: I thought Corbett bore more than a passing resemblance to Bret Harrison from Reaper. Another demon hunter named Sam, whose show took Supernatural's time slot during the hiatus? Yeah, I could see the show having a little laugh killing off his look-alike. But maybe it's just my imagination. What do you think?
Screen cap courtesy of oxoniensis, with my thanks.
And I leave you with the lyrics to the song I can't get out of my head:
Ghost! Ghostfacers! We face the ghosts when the others will not!
Ghost! Ghostfacers! Stay in the kichen when the kitchen gets hot!
Ghost! Ghostfacers! We face the nightmare, we face the dread!
Ghost! Ghostfacers! We face the faceless, we face the dead!
When you trip and fall, into the supernatural,
We're who you're gonna call, we face them all.
Ghost! Ghostfacers! We face the faceless, we face the dead!
Face ghosts! Ghostfacers!


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Managing Symptoms and Developing a Treatment Plan
Sickle cell disease, a rare hematological disease, results in misshapen red blood cells that can block the flow of blood through the body (called vaso-occlusive crises), causing intense pain, as well as problems such as stroke, acute chest syndrome, joint damage, kidney issues, occasionally even heart problems.
Pfizer researchers are working to develop treatments for the condition and its complications. We are partnering to develop a potential therapy that would address vaso-occlusive crises, which is now in Phase III clinical testing.
Learn about the work of the Sickle Cell Disease Council For CHANGE and read the report, "Improving Vaso-occlusive Crisis (VOC) Management,"
Learn more about the results of our National Sickle Cell Disease poll with Howard University and the NNPA.
On this page, you'll find information on the condition, its diagnosis and treatment, our pipeline, as well as useful Pfizer resources.
Disease Education Information
What is Sickle Cell Disease?
Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders that causes the cells to be crescent ("sickle") rather than disk shaped. It is traced to abnormalities in hemoglobin, the protein that carries oxygen throughout the body.
Patients with the disorder are now living longer than they did in the past, thanks to a better understanding of how the disease works and earlier diagnosis and treatment. Creating a plan for managing symptoms of the disease is critical in improving patient outcome and requires close collaboration with healthcare providers. This collaboration is especially important when patients make the transition from seeing a pediatrician to seeing a doctor who treats adults.
Sickle cell disease is usually accompanied by anemia (or low levels of blood), resulting from the quick breakdown of the fragile sickle red blood cells. The defect that causes thalassemia (or other conditions such as hemoglobin C or E) can also be inherited along with the defect that causes sickle cell disease. However, the signs and symptoms of the disease are similar to having only sickle cell anemia.
Who gets Sickle Cell Disease and How?
Sickle cell disease is passed on genetically by carriers or people with the "trait" (those who carry only one sickle cell gene along with one normal gene and typically do not have any manifestations of the disease other than mild anemia). If both parents carry the gene, there is a 25% chance per pregnancy of having a child with sickle cell disease and a 50% chance of passing the gene on to their children.
In the US, about 90,000 to 100,000 people have the disease and about one in 12 African-Americans carry the trait. In other parts of the world (Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, South America, Caribbean Islands, and India), the prevalence is much more, with millions of people being affected.
What Are the Symptoms of Sickle Cell Disease?
Symptoms can vary in form and severity, depending on patient, but typically include
- Serious pain
- Fatigue
- Shortness of breath
- Headaches
- Dizziness
How Is Sickle Cell Disease Diagnosed?
Sickle cell disease is diagnosed by a blood test. In the US, all newborns are now screened for the condition before they are discharged from the hospital. Parents are usually given the results of this test at the child's one-month checkup. If a child is diagnosed with sickle cell trait, his or her parents may wish to see a genetic counselor to understand what it means to be a carrier of the sickle cell gene and what the chances of having a child with the disease might be.
If the child has sickle cell disease, they should see a hematologist (specialist in blood disorders) to better understand the type of sickle cell disease the child has and to provide optimal care.
Can Sickle Cell Disease Be Treated?
There is currently no widely available cure for the disease. In cases where a patient's red blood cell count falls to a life-threatening level, blood transfusions may be needed. Bone marrow transplants have been used to treat some forms of the disease and have cured symptoms in some patients, but the transplant procedure can be risky and complex. Hydroxyurea has been used to help reduce some of the symptoms of the disease as well.
Managing symptoms is the key to helping patients live a normal life. Patients should understand the disease and their individual symptoms and track them closely, with the help of a hematologist, to understand what triggers them. Patients will need to see a hematologist at least twice a year and a primary care physician annually.
Because treatment relies on clear communication, patients should visit prospective doctors and choose a physician they are comfortable with. For patients on the brink of adulthood, it is best to get referrals while they are still being treated by a pediatrician.
A number of therapies are being developed. Stem cell treatment can cure the disease for some patients, while gene therapy holds potential for the future.


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Confession time: One of my least favourite questions to cover in a tarot reading is, "When will I get married?"
I remember the first time it came up with a client. It was at an outdoor event in the summer and the woman was sure I would be able to give her a date. She was in a relationship, but said she wasn't sure if her partner was ready.
But the cards didn't seem sure this client was ready herself. All the messages told her to focus on finishing school and building her career first. There was an underlying theme of making sure she was creating something for herself.
It wasn't the answer she was looking for, but that's a lesson we all have to be reminded of sometimes: What we want right now isn't necessarily what we need. Sometimes, there are other things to take care of first.
Since then, I've been careful to help clients reframe their relationship questions. I also now have a policy in place that states I will not answer the question, "When will I get married?" unless a client is already in a relationship.
Not that it prevents the question from sneaking through. I've had a few clients over time who've asked for general readings about what's to come for them in terms of career and relationship overall, but a few minutes into the reading they've stopped everything and said, "I really just want to know when I'm going to get married."
Here's my golden rule on the marriage question: If you are single, then my answer is always the same: You will get married when you find someone who you really want to be with, and who really wants to be with you.
Together, you'll both decide to get married, and when.
Because the first thing to remember is that marriage isn't just about having a wedding date. It involves mutual love, respect, and will – yours and a partner's. There's a journey you both have to be on together, and there's a process involved in two people deciding to take that next step.
If you don't have a person in your life right now, then a better question for the cards might be, "How can I foster new relationships?" Or, "What's most important for me to focus on in the year to come?" Perhaps love will be the answer, but it might be something else entirely.
The toughest thing to remember when you're asking about marriage is that it's operating under the assumption that you will get married.
What if you don't? There are people who go their entire lives without enter into a nuptial agreement. So just as someone else has to want to marry you, you also have to meet someone who you want to marry, too.
Asking the tarot, or any oracle, about when you will get married may or may not be the right question for you.
If the cards show you will be married within a year, they might not show whether you will you be happy about it. How do you know you won't be settling?
How do you the wedding won't feel rushed and pressured, because now there's a timeline involved in having a wedding date? You might both end up feeling like the whole thing is being forced.
Will this be a lasting marriage? This is another question that many don't consider. Some clients assume that once they're married, that's it – as though it's something to cross off a bucket list.
But your first marriage may not be your last, or your best. Many people get divorced and remarried, some several times in a lifetime.
Which is why I won't explore this question for anyone who is single anymore. There are just too many unknown factors at play.
Better questions to explore might be, "How can I invite love into my life in the year to come?" "How can I stay open to new relationships?" "How can I love myself, with or without a partner?"
Another question I might put back to someone asking about marriage is, "What are you expecting will happen when you get married?"
What is the end goal? Because there is no finality to marriage – it's the continuation of a commitment that must already be in place before your wedding day. And all relationships take work.
So what is the expectation around being married? You will still have to respond to another person's needs. You and your partner will still encounter insecurities about yourselves, your jobs, your overall health and stability.
And…you will still argue, or disagree, or make each other angry. Even the most even-tempered couples will have their moments.
Expectations around finding a soulmate can certainly play into this. A soulmate won't be able to read your mind, or know your every wish and desire, especially if it's left unsaid. Communication and patience are going to be major factors at all stages of a relationship.
People need to be given the chance to talk, heal, and move beyond their mistakes. If you're going into a relationship thinking that The One will be flawless, and every moment will be perfect, then you're setting yourself up for failure – along with everyone you meet.
Life will still get in the way in a relationship, and you will both have to keep responding to the challenges – and the blessings – and grow accordingly.
If you feel concerned about getting married, and it's affecting your ability to focus on other areas of your life, you might want to ask the tarot, "Why is this is so important to me?" "How can I open myself up to other possibilities that life may offer?"
There are also things that can happen in a marriage that you might not see coming, which is why I like to understand what's motivating this type of question.
People get sick. They lose their jobs. They have accidents. When I was growing up, we lived next door to a young family that had just started having kids shortly after we moved into the neighbourhood. The woman worked at a bank nearby and was held up at gunpoint in a robbery one day. It was such a traumatic experience that it affected her ability to work.
Then, not long after their third child was born, she was diagnosed with MS and was eventually confined to a wheelchair. They were very young, probably still in their 30s. It was heartbreaking to witness their lives change so drastically, and their plans and hopes for the future to be altered by such unexpected events.
"In sickness and in health" can become a reality at any age, and even the strongest relationships can be tested in the process.
To explore the concept of marriage before there is even a relationship to build upon isn't necessarily going to indicate whether the fairy tale ending you're hoping for is actually going to come true.
Which brings me to the next question…
Do you want a wedding, or a relationship? And what does marriage mean to you overall?
Do you want to get married because you think it means you've found The One, or are you subscribing to a societal ideal of gender roles, age, and love?
"Look beyond the 'script' that relationships are supposed to follow: meet 'the one,' date, have sex, get married, have kids, die. It helps to stand back and look at the big picture to see how society is feeding us these models and creating pressure to conform," says Carrie Ichikawa Jenkins in this excellent article about modern love.
The thing to remember, too, is that we can have more than one soulmate in a lifetime. I've had one relationship where I felt absolutely certain marriage would be next for us – boy was I wrong! And in hindsight, I am so glad I was.
I've also had a relationship that started off so fast and furious we were giving serious thought to eloping after being together just a few months. I am also highly satisfied that that did not happen. But if you'd asked me at the time, I would have told you 100% that I had found my soulmate.
There are a lot of unhappy unions out there. Asking, "When will I get married?" doesn't necessarily answer the question of whether you will be happy together, or whether you will be right for each other.
Sometimes, relationship readings end up highlighting personal work that you might have to do first, before you can truly enter into a healthy, lasting commitment with someone.
No one can make you "whole." At the end of the day, we are responsible for our own decisions, actions, and behaviour. We are also responsible for learning that we are already complete on our own.
If you are looking for a marriage believing that it will fill a gap, or hoping that your soulmate will come swooping in and everything that's been wrong will magically be made right, think again.
Tarot has a way of pulling up unresolved issues and acting as a mirror to show you where you work still remains. Some helpful questions to explore in this case might be, "What do I need to see in myself?" "How do others see me?" "How can I build my inner strength?"
No matter how much others may support your healing, you still have to present and mindful in the process, too.
Until next time,
Liz xo


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The most promising feature of the newly launched machine is the faster drying with ActivDry, that's designed specially to reduce the tedious and time- consuming process of drying the clothes manually. Understanding every household's needs and requirements, Intex launched this washing machine in three variants of capacity: 7.5kg, 8kg, and 8.5kg. You can pick the one which is most suitable as per your needs at a pocket-friendly price, starting at just Rs 14,900!
Along with ActivDry, there are various other notable features too, that make this washing machine, a perfect choice for your house. The unique 4 Fins Multi-Pulsator is designed to generate dynamic and multidimensional flow to prevent the formation of twists and tangles. This ensures an efficient wash every time. There are small holes present at the base that discharge multiple Micro Bubbles. These bubbles reach every nook and cranny of your clothes to make sure that dirt is expelled efficiently. The Micro Bubbles also facilitate better dissolution of detergent that helps to remove the grime from clothes and make them shine even better. To top it all, the washing machine is complemented with Waterfall Technology that creates dynamic flow and an effective rinsing process. The technology helps water penetrate deep into the fabric which in turn removes all the traces of detergent. Another feather to the cap is the Scrub Tub which gives a unique space to pre-wash the delicate or heavily soiled clothes in the prewash stage thus enabling a proper wash for such clothes.
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Scarlett is such a sweetheart in this forest green Versace collection. She rocks though. From the plunging V- neckline,her pretty haircut, to her killer curves that she carries so well.In the midst of all this statement, that necklace is not needed, as its on a wrong dress.
The emerald statement necklace carries so much drama that distracts the beautiful dress. So imagine her without the neck piece,she will sure stun better than this.


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- "A warrior shaman received a vision from the panther goddess Bast, who led him to the Heart-Shaped Herb, a plant that granted him superhuman strength, speed and instincts. The warrior became king and the first Black Panther, the protector of Wakanda."
- ―N'Jobu[src]
Bashenga was the first Black Panther and King of Wakanda.
According to Wakandan lore, Bashenga was once a warrior shaman of Wakanda. During the war between the tribes over an alien metal that struck the heart of the territory, Bashenga was guided by the goddess Bast, who led him to discover a powerful herb grown in the soil fertilized by the strange metal. Bast instructed Bashenga to consume the herb, and in the process gain the power to unite the warring tribes into a powerful nation.
Bashenga became the first king of Wakanda, and his descendants formed the Golden Tribe. After his death, Mount Bashenga was named after him.[1]
Powers and Abilities
- Heart-Shaped Herb Enhancement: After having consumed the Heart-Shaped Herb, Bashenga's physical attributes have been greatly enhanced to levels comparable to a super soldier. These powers are long-lasting, at least until the user drinks a serum to negate the powers of the herbs for a trial combat for a fair fight to become King of Wakanda.
- Enhanced Strength: After having consumed the Heart-Shaped Herb, Bashenga's strength is tremendously enhanced beyond the peak of human potential, moving into the early levels of superhuman condition.
- Enhanced Speed: After having consumed the Heart-Shaped Herb, Bashenga can move at speeds beyond the peak of human potential, moving into the early levels of superhuman condition.
- Leadership: As the King of Wakanda, Bashenga held political power around his nation, and a vast influence over his people.
- Spear of Bashenga: The Spear of Bashenga is the spear that Bashenga used during the war of the five tribes of Wakanda.
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- In the comics, Bashenga was the first to hold the title of Black Panther and formed the Panther Cult so that anyone holding the title would guard against all intruders of Wakanda.


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One of Palin's 2010 targets, Rep. Betsy Markey (D-Colo.), says aiming at women like her undermines the rapport that women from both parties enjoy in Congress — where they make up only 17 percent of members.
"It certainly doesn't help the cause of trying to get more women in Congress now, because I think as a whole I think we do a good job of working together, the women members," Markey told POLITICO. "What Sarah Palin is doing simply doesn't promote that idea of as women we all work together, whether you're a Democrat or a Republican."
If nothing else, Palin's tactics are upending a stereotype often associated with female politicians: that they're better consensus-builders and listeners than men. And many of her preferred candidates — congresswomen like Bachmann and Schmidt — are cut from a similar mold.
"One of the things that people were praising Hillary [Clinton] for was her ability to accept a position, listen, talk to both sides — and that is a real anathema to Palin and to Michele [Bachmann]," says Schroeder, who served 12 terms in her Denver-based seat. "With Sarah and Michele, they're not listeners — they want to tell you what to believe, so it's a very different style than most women in politics have had," she said.
Palin's political style — and her cold-blooded approach to targeting races — also places her at a distance from some of her party's top female officeholders, most notably those in the Senate.
While GOP Sens. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas), Olympia Snowe (R-Maine), Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) walk the halls of the Capitol in well-coordinated suits, at a recent election rally for one of their Senate colleagues, John McCain, Palin showed up dressed in a leather motorcycle jacket that accentuated her image and made her octogenarian former running mate pale by comparison.
That willingness to break with political convention, both in dress and in her targeted candidates, will make Palin a singular force on the campaign trail, says Dannenfelser.
"The deep roots of the liberal feminist movement are in the Democratic Party. To the extent that this idea that we can't be happy with men is still around; it's probably living out its life there more than in the Republican Party," says Dannenfelser. "The fact that women feel a little bit more likely now to be able to look feminine … is a great thing, because it means that at least we're not trying to be the same people anymore. We know that we're different, we know that we're equal."


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31 Awesome Things to Do in January
Kick off the new year with the best events, sights to see and places to explore in January.
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Plunge at Coney Island
January 1
There are many organized New Year's plunges, but the original is in Coney Island, New York. The annual Coney Island Plunge is organized by the Coney Island Polar Bear Club, the oldest ice swimming club in the U.S. The yearly dip into the Atlantic begins at 1 pm sharp; afterward, if you're still breathing, check out the famous Coney Island Boardwalk.
Watch a Movie at the Palm Springs International Film Fest
January 2-15
Hob-knob with some of the movie industries biggest movers and shakers at one of the largest film festivals in North America. With over 135,000 attendees each year, the two-week long Palm Springs festival includes new and celebrated international features and documentaries. The festival is also known for its annual Film Awards Gala, honoring the best achievements of the year by a celebrated list of talents.
Jog Through All Four Disney World Parks
January 3-6
High-five! Kick off the New Year at the 25th annual Walt Disney World Marathon. For the super-fit, a 26.2-mile course runs through all four Walt Disney World Theme Parks. If you're not up for the full marathon, do the half-marathon, 5K or 10K course.
Ski to the Steamboat Springs Music Fest
January 4-9
In its 33rd year, this music festival continues to draw thousands of people to Colorado who love skiing and music. The six-day festival features 50+ bands and live performances of Americana music. If you can't secure tickets to some of the top-name performers, there are free concerts at Gondola Square. In between shows hit the slopes, go for a snowmobile tour or a dog sled ride, soak in the hot springs or try a flight in a hot air balloon.
Go to a Three Kings Parade
January 5 or 6
Many cities around the world celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany or Three Kings' Day on the 12th day of Christmas. The celebration marks the day on the Christian calendar when the Magi brought gifts to the baby Jesus. Parade, performances and feasts are all part of the tradition. New York and Miami hold big parades as well as many cities in Mexico, Spain and other parts of Latin American and Europe. No matter which celebration you go to, be sure to get some rosca de reyes; it's a sweet bread baked in a ring shape to represent a crown and decorated with candied fruit to represent the jewels.
Party at Aruba Carnival
January 6 - February 11
Aruba doesn't wait until a few days before lent to party, they start in early January. The Aruba Carnival is a month-long celebration filled with music (lots of steel drums), dance contests, jump-ups (they're like street parties), parades, and warm-up parties that promote local beer. Oh, and let's not forget Aruba's gorgeous beaches!
See Rodin at The Met or Trains in the Garden
Thru January 15
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City is exhibiting nearly 50 marbles, bronzes, plasters, and terra cottas by Auguste Rodin. The exhibition features iconic sculptures such as The Thinker and The Hand of God, as well as masterpieces such as The Tempest. If you're looking for a more kid-friendly activity, check out The New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show. The beautifully lit exhibition features more than 25 G-scale model trains and trolleys zipping over a quarter mile of track. The elaborate displays are made up of moss, twigs and leaves. The trains chug around 150 New York City landmarks, each one painstakingly reconstructed using natural materials. Classic visitor favorites include Grand Central Station, Yankee Stadium, Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty. Both these exhibits will be gone by January 15.
Celebrate Elvis' Birthday
January 8
On Jan. 8, 1935, Elvis Presley was born in a two-room house in Tupelo, Miss. Every year, Graceland — Elvis' estate in Memphis — hosts a five-day-long birthday celebration. Rise bright and early for the Elvis Birthday Proclamation Ceremony on Graceland's North Lawn, and stay for the birthday-cake cutting.
Geek Out at the Consumer Electronics Show
January 9-12
You don't have to be a tech geek or even be in the tech business to go to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). For four days in January, Las Vegas becomes the gathering place for all things consumer technology. It often serves as the proving ground and the place to unveil the latest and greatest breakthroughs in high tech.
Take In Some Art in L.A.
January 10-14
The Los Angeles Art Show is the longest running venue for contemporary, modern, historic and traditional art in the country. With more than 200,000 square feet there's something for everyone, but the show is broadly divided into sections — modern, contemporary and traditional — to make it easy to find what suits your tastes.
Party at Winterskol in Aspen
January 11-14
Raise a toast to winter in Aspen's annual Winterskol Festival. The winter tradition is more than 60 years strong and was started by a lodge owner who wanted to enliven the Aspen winter season following Christmas. Today, the four-day winter fest includes a snow sculpture competition, a soup cook-off and a downhill race with apple strudel at the finish line.
Stroll Through a City Made of Ice
Thru February 25
Ice carving in Northeast China is said to have developed back to the Qing dynasty when fishermen would pull ice from the Songhua River to carve into lanterns. All those years of experience evolved into the epic Harbin International Ice & Snow Festival, with artists and sculptors competing to create the largest, most extravagant and intricately detailed structures. Attracting 10 to 15 million visitors a year, entire buildings are recreated in frozen form to make a city of ice. The sculptures are life-size versions of famous buildings, structures and characters, all created by master sculptors and artists. Observe the sculptures during the day, and engage in other optional activities such as sledding, ice hockey and ice mini golf. Revisit the festival at night, when the ice is lit up with colorful lights.
Climb an Iceberg in Jasper, Canada
Thru January 31
The Canadian Rockies is the place for adventure in January. Besides the predictable winter activities — skiing, shoe-shoeing, skating — Jasper in January hosts fat bike snow races, sleigh riding, dog sledding and ice climbing. And that's just during the day, Jasper's evenings offer wine and whiskey tasting, food-a-paloolza, live music, entertainment, kids' scavenger hunts, plus stargazing and northern-light viewing with s'mores.
Take a Ride Over to the Detroit Auto Show
January 14-28
Also known as the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), this annual auto show is among the largest car shows in the world and no doubt the most popular. From high-performance muscle cars to self-driving cars, NAIAS has something for everyone. The show is traditionally where automakers reveal their new designs and introduce the latest technologies, so you'll get a sneak peek at the vehicles you may be driving in the future.
Give Back on Martin Luther King Day
January 15
Celebrate the life of the civil rights leader during the MLK Day of Service. In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., hundreds of nonprofits and volunteer centers nationwide observe the federal holiday, named in King's honor back in 1983, as a day of giving back to local communities and shelters. Grab a hammer and lend a hand.
Listen to Blues in Memphis, Tennessee
January 16-20
The Blues Foundation presents the 32nd International Blues Challenge, the world's largest gathering of blues acts. The clubs up and down Beale Street are filled with a variety acts as they compete for cash, prizes and industry recognition. The quarter-finals take place throughout the clubs on Beale Street and then the finals held at the Orpheum Theatre.
Stay at an Ice Hotel
Dates Vary With Location
There are several locations with accommodations made of ice, Norway, Quebec, Alaska and Sweden to name a few. This is the IceHotel located in Jukkasjarvi Sweden; it is 200 km north of the Arctic Circle and is open year-round. Regardless of the temperature outside, the air in the Icehotel is always between 17 and 23 degrees Fahrenheit. The bedrooms have blocks of ice as beds, covered with fur, skin, hides and sleeping bags so you'll stay toasty warm.
Take in a Movie at the Sundance Film Festival
January 18-28
The Sundance Film Festival is a 10-day event held every January in Park City, Utah. Get your tickets early, many of 100+ screenings sell out in advance. This very popular festival showcases independent movies from all over the world. Named for Robert Redford's character in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, the festival has seen Redford play an integral part in building the festival's status over the years.
Watch Ice Cross
January 19-20
If ice hockey is not rough enough for you, go see an ice cross competition. The Red Bull Crashed Ice in St. Paul, Minn. is like roller derby but going downhill with sharp turns. The competitors race down a 1,600-foot-long frozen track that drops 12 stories with hairpin turns all along the way. To succeed in this extreme sport, competitors need a serious background in speed, slopes, head-to-head battles and agility. The event draws about 120,000 spectators so get there early to get a good spot.
Celebrate National Cheese Lover's Day
January 20
Celebrate National Cheese Lovers Day by throwing away your New Year's resolution and enjoying a comforting bowl of mac 'n cheese. Check out one of these five restaurants that specialize in cheesy pasta goodness.
Eat and Drink at the Crab, Wine & Beer Festival
January 19-28
Mendocino County, California is home to a lot of fishermen, grape growers, winemakers and brewmasters. This 10-day countywide festival is a celebration of all their efforts. It takes place in the middle of the long winter season when things are a little bit slower, allowing more time to partake in fine seafood, wine and beer.
See Captain Kirk's Chair at Seattle's MoPop
There's so much to see at the Museum of Popular Culture (MoPop), it's hard to pick just one exhibit to talk about. But, if you're a Trekkie, you must make the pilgrimage to see 100+ artifacts and props from the five Star Trek television series, spin-offs and films. The most noteworthy part of the exhibit is Captain Kirk's command chair and the navigation console which is on display for the first time to the public! If seeing the bridge of the Enterprise isn't your thing, you'll likely find something to pique your interests like the Jim Henson exhibit, a collection of David Bowie photos, a gallery of horror movie villains or the "We Are 12" Seattle Seahawks exhibit. Also, don't forget to enter Travel Channel's Ultimate Seattle Trip Sweepstakes.
Learn to Cook in Yosemite
Thru February 2
Take a tour of the Majestic Yosemite Hotel, the grand Yosemite National Park hotel that has hosted its share of famous guests through the years, from Walt Disney to Queen Elizabeth II. Visit this January for the annual cooking event, A Taste of Yosemite and embark on a Northern California culinary adventure.
Be a Foodie at the Key West Food and Wine Festival
January 24-28
Ditch the winter boots and grab your summer flip-flops. Escape the winter cold at this ninth annual foodie festival. Savor fresh Florida Keys seafood, fine wines from around the world, and the laid-back tropical vibe of the island that bears the festival's name.
Feast at a Robert Burns Day Dinner
January 25
Robert Burns (1759 — 1796) is thought of (but not officially named) Scotland's national poet. Every January 25, Scots and British celebrate his life and poetry with formal dinners where guests recite Burns work and dance to his lyrics. The dinners usually consist of several courses including a whisky course and a plate of haggis.
Celebrate Australia Day
January 26
Australia Day is an official holiday throughout the entire country. It marks the anniversary of the 1788 arrival of the First Fleet of British ships at Port Jackson, New South Wales and the raising of the Flag of Great Britain at Sydney Cove. With community festivals, concerts and citizenship ceremonies, the day is celebrated in small towns and big cities around the nation.
Party at Carnival in Venice, Italy
January 27 — February 13
Probably one of the longest running festivals, the Carnival of Venice (Carnevale di Venezia) is said to date back to 1162. The festival is world famous for its amazing and unique masks that people wear during this event. The carnival's grand opening and the main event is January 27 and 28, but the carnival runs through Ash Wednesday on February 13. Venetians adorn their boats with colorful decor and parade up and down the Grand Canal. There are also competitions for the best masks and costumes, plus all sorts of entertainment and music.
Go Ice Fishing in Minnesota
January 27
The Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza draws over 10,000 anglers annually who compete for more than $150,000 in prizes. All proceeds from the event are donated to local charities.
Shuck It at the Low-Country Oyster Fest
January 28
The Low-Country Oyster Festival is located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, just outside of Charleston. The 35th annual event — held at the Boone Hall Plantation — serves up over 80,000 oysters. Besides the tasty fare, the festival includes an oyster shucking contest, oyster-eating contest, live music and lots of beer to wash it all down.
Dress Up Like a Viking at Up Helly Aa Festival
January 30
The traditional festival of fire known as "Up Helly Aa" takes place annually on the last Tuesday of January in Shetland, UK. Participants in full costume haul a Viking longboat through the streets as paraders throw flaming torches into the galley.
Volunteer in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico was one of the hardest hit islands by the recent hurricanes, and many parts are still without water or electricity. But that doesn't mean you should avoid the entire island, and visitors can help by bringing needed supplies. San Juan is slowly getting back to business and many hotels are accepting reservations. They're also offering voluntourism programs, like rebuilding local farms and raising funds for Puerto Rico Rising. See Puerto Rico lists resources for voluntourism trips beyond San Juan. Travelers can help clean beaches or assist with water filtration through Local Guest and Waves for Water.


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Shane says he was misguided by someone in the house he got confused and didn't know what to do. All he was hearing from everyone in the house was "You can't trust frank you can't trust boogie" Boogie asks if POV is played: "Are you up to stick with the plan or is this Disco Wars" Shane: "no we can talk" Boogie: "If I knew you were considering this I wouldn't have gone for the 10 grand whats that after taxes"
Boogie says about Britney that she doesn't give a f**k about Shane she's going to use him she's going to ride your back to the end" Shane says Britney put things in his mind and he still really trusts her because she his coach.
Frank and Boogie Nominated
(Frank is really pissed and he shows it.. Boogie is keep his cool.. Shane blames the nominations on Britney)
Shane thought this was going to be a lot worse he thanks them for being cool. Boogie reminds him that the thing about putting a duo up is one of them stays. Boogie isn't mad he knows if they stay this week they still can work with Shane.
Shane: "I don't want to blame… It's ultimately my decision… I never watched this show before I have no idea about I'm doing"
Boogie really stresses that Britney is using Shane. Frank chimes in says Britney doesn't care about him. Boogie tells him over and over that Britney is bad and is lying to him.
Frank assumes that Dan is also one of the people who is telling him to put them up.
Shane: "Dan did not come to me directly he could have influenced Britney's decision though"
Shane: "all in all It was accumulation of things from people mostly Britney.. and in the end it was my decision to make"
Boogie: "She wants you to do all the dirty work"
Boogie says that he should have gone for the safety or HOH last night he would of won it. Frank explains why he thinks Britney went for the Safety "She wants you (shane) to take one of us out then she can play for the HOH next week and take the other one out" (thats the plan I think)
The entire time Shane just nods.. "Ya ya.. Ya ya.. oh ya.. thats it… thats it.. ya… ya… thats it.. sure OK… yeah"
Boogie and Frank tell Shane is not too late to turn things around he has a good chance to win the POV take one of the down. Boogie: "Joe has nothing to offer you"
Frank is now telling him he should pop britney up if the POV is played, "we have the votes we'll send her home". Shane: "Oh ya maybe.. it's not in my benefit to keep her here she's clouding my judgment"
Boogie now trying to use the brigade angle on him saying that the 3 of them can go to the end and take Britney out like during Big Brother 12.
7:41pm Cam 3-4 Shane and Britney
Briney: "Why are you upset?"
Shane: "I wanted to get to you before they did.. I didn't entirely blame it on you but I told them you made me realize the best move for him"
Shane mentions that Frank is onto Dan they think he's the one that influenced his nominations.
Shane: 'I want to tell you exactly what they said incase its us and them in a room.. " Shane rattles off a couple things that were discussed with Chilltown. They offered him a deal if he uses the POV.. they said Britney is using him.. if one of them go home the surviving player will be targeting him..
Britney: "Did you get any clues about what is going on"
Shane: "No:"
Shane says they want him to put Britney up if the Power of Veto gets played.
Britney: "You can't put me up?"
Shane says they were all over him saying that Britney is using him, he's going to do all Britney's dirty work and he's Britney's meat shield she's going to rid hip to the end.. "I'm sticking to my guns Brit"
Britney is getting pretty upset to find out Shane is insinuating that putting Boogie and Frank up was her idea. Britney: "For you to act like this was a little bit my fault.. and all I was ever trying to do was help you .. I don't understand why you threw me under the bus.. you said I had a influence in your decision that makes me a HUGE target.. "
Shane: "I'm a much bigger target and so is Dan.. I told them I was the one who had the ultimate decision"
Britney says she 100% understands what he did.. the blood is on his hands and the blame looks like it' on hers.. "I'm still upset but I understand"
Shane: "I'm going down there tomorrow telling them 'game on' all the blood is on my hands I'm going after them"
Britney: "Nooo"
Shane: 'It's like the boogie mist they make it sound like I should work with them.. my intentions are to go to the end with Dan, Danielle, Britney.. and if that means i'm the biggest target out of use then so be it"
Britney reminds him the Frank and Boogie will be nice until Veto then they will play the PISSED card. Britney says that Jenn is trying to get a all girls alliance put together so if Jenn ends up winning a HOH they can try and influence them.. Brintey says that all week now Boogie and Frank will be calling her names downstairs.
Britney tells him if Frank leaves this week then Boogie will probably give up but if Frank is the one that stays he's going to try and rally people and come after them.
7:50pm Cam 3-4 Danielle and Shane
Danielle asks him if everything is OK Shane explains that he told Boogs and frank a lot of people were in the house telling him that he's the target and that Britney was a vocal proponent of that.
Shane knows that BRitney is a bit pissed but they all need to take some of the heat for these nominations because it's helping them all out.
Danielle brings up the girls alliance that Jenn is pitching. Kenn wants to target Frank.
Shane tells her that Boogie and Dan are not after Danielle in any way he was able to keep their names out of it. Shane warns that Frank is very suspicious of Dan though.
Danielle mentions that the Veto is going to be huge they have been building it all day. Danielle smells food and they go down for dinner.
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Although Candy Crush is quite upfront about its in-app purchases the more general concept of microtransactions has been facing increasing criticism from both parents, who find their children have spent thousands on an allegedly free game, and from adult gamers upset to find microtransactions creeping into their paid-for home console games.
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Megha Mary- Tell us about your channel partners.
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But as far as this GST product is concerned there are no channel partners involved. To reach the masses we would love to create a 'pull' factor rather than a 'push' factor. So, as that enable the user to directly subscribe or download the application without involvement of the channel partners and the company. So we have tech solution providers.
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