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Do you worry about painful tooth decay, gingivitis or bad breath in your dog or cat like I do? Well it's about the fun of brushing their teeth, NOT! Then the cost of the chicken (or whatever flavor) toothpaste and on and on. Having just adopted Leihla the greyhound who is 7 years old, I don't relish the thought of making her retirement traumatic. I have also come to find out that greyhounds are not known for having good, healthy teeth. Well there is an all natural solution
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Dear Fellow Pet Lover:
You want good dog dental / cat dental health without spending a fortune, struggling with a tooth brush, or having your best friend put under dangerous anesthesia – right? Let me tell you an interesting story.
Years ago I set out on a challenging journey. This was not a journey to a faraway land with strange and wonderful adventures. No, this was simply a journey of discovery.
I wanted to discover two things: First, why nobody had come up with a truly effective product that would clean, protect, and whiten dog's and cat's teeth affordably – a non-alcoholic cat and dog dental care product – that also does not require anesthesia or the painful struggle of a tooth brush.
And second, whether such a product would be received with enthusiastic bow-wows and meows by the ultimate judges, the dogs and cats of America, and maybe even the world.
Can you relate to this situation?
Picture this: You're trying disparately to brush your dog's teeth, but your furry friend is having nothing to do with it. The more you struggle to pry his jaw open, the more he squirms, fights, yelps, and pulls away.
And why shouldn't he? Look at it from your dog's point of view. The act of brushing his teeth is as un-natural as trying to get him to eat his dinner with a fork.
Then you have even less luck with your finicky cat. If she refuses to eat most of the gourmet meals you try to serve her, what chance do you have of cramming a bristly tooth brush, oozing with nasty, gooey, sticky toothpaste, into her mouth?
This was the situation that inspired the first steps of my journey. You see, good dog dental /cat dental health and oral hygiene is critically important for today's domesticated dogs and cats. You might even say it's a matter of life or death.
But scrubbing away harmful bacteria and disease causing plaque and tartar with a tooth brush is… well, ridiculously difficult if not impossible. And taking your dog or cat in for professional teeth cleaning can easily cost up to $300.00 or more. Then there's that whole problem of anesthetic shock … from which many dogs and cats don't return.
Listen to Tracey C. in California**
Here's the root of the problem
Thousands of years ago, before dogs and cats decided to befriend us humans, a typical diet consisted of about 65% protein, 30% fat, and 5% teeth-cleaning byproducts such as bone and cartilage.
Back then, eating was a vigorous activity that
included thorough, automatic teeth cleaning as part of the process. Wolves for example, from which today's dogs evolved, posses a bone-crushing bite force of up to 1500 pounds per square inch. So eating and brushing went hand in hand. Nature's own dog dental program.
But today's commercial dog and cat food industry serves up the exact opposite menu, leaving the natural process of teeth cleaning back in the evolutionary past.
Go ahead, look at your dog or cat's teeth. Do you see the warning signs of gum disease – bad breath, red and swollen gums, a coating of yellow-brown tartar around the gum line? You're looking at periodontal (gum) disease, the number one diagnosed dog dental and/or cat dental problem in America!
If left untreated
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, at three years of age, 80% of dogs and 70% of cats have some form of oral disease. If left untreated, teeth and gums may become infected, creating bacteria which can spread into the blood stream and infect other parts of the body.
"Oral disease is the most frequently diagnosed health problem for pets," says Dr. Henry Childers, DVM, president of the AVMA. "Just as the public has come to realize that their own oral health is linked to their overall health, veterinarians want people to understand that dental health care is essential to maintaining the overall health and well-being of the family pet."
Periodontal inflammation and infection (known as the "silent killer") are linked to multiple dog dental and cat dental problems including:
Let's face it. It's no exaggeration to say that almost every pet has some form of painful and/or infectious oral disease that can lead to life-threatening illness or even death. Likewise, it's no exaggeration to say that almost every pet with oral disease can be helped, if not completely cured, with the right dog dental / cat dental health and oral care.
|So the problem became crystal clear to me: How could I clean my dog and cat's teeth affordably, on a regular basis – without sending them (and me) into conniption fits – when the trusty old tooth brush was as useless as a windshield wiper on a submarine?
Listen to Barbara R. in Florida**
Here's what all the science points to
I'm not going to drag you through the weeks and months of consultation, research development, trial and error I journeyed through in formulating the perfect dog dental solution. Instead, as promised, I'm going to give it to you straight.
The solution is called DentaSure ® All-Natural Oral Care Spray and it is truly an affordable, one-of-a-kind, revolutionary breakthrough in "brushless" dog dental / cat dental health care.
The first problem DentaSure® solves is obvious. Now you can throw away the tooth brush. Forever!
Simply spray DentaSure® on your dog or cat's teeth twice each day for 2 to 4 weeks, then once a day for ongoing maintenance. It's best to apply at least 30 minutes before or after feeding. (Instructions for cats and dogs of different sizes are on the label.) Watch years of ugly plaque and tartar vanish before your very eyes.
Now you can feel better about your furry friend's good health and positive future. You can even amaze your friends with how gleaming white your dog's or cat's teeth have become.
Here's how DentaSure® works
DentaSure ® All-Natural Oral Care Spray contains a scientific blend of legendary, certified organic ingredients that have stood the test of time and clinical scrutiny. When properly combined, these active ingredients deliver a dog dental care cocktail so powerful, it will help:
• Remove layers of harmful plaque and tartar
• Strengthen gums and teeth for optimum good health
• Freshen breath and Reverse gingivitis
• Bullet-Proof teeth against harmful cavities
Listen to Myrna F-S in Connecticut**
What makes DentaSure work?
DentaSure ® combines the four most powerful ingredients holistic veterinarians and dog dental hygienists recommend most often for good dog dental health (and good human dental health, too).
1. Grapefruit Seed Extract (GSE). From organically grown grapefruit, this miracle antioxidant compound has been trusted by naturopathic physicians, medical clinics and holistic veterinarians for over 30 years.
GSE is a multipurpose (broad spectrum) compound with countless uses. Its most frequent uses in humans and animals alike include treatment of:
In addition to human and dog dental health, GSE is a favorite among clinical practitioners for treatment of:
As a bonus benefit GSE alkalizes the body fluids (raising pH). This benefit alone is one of the most important for restoring optimum good health. Disease causing microforms, including fungi, bacteria and viruses, quickly die in an alkaline oxygenated environment.
2. Grape Seed Extract. This amazing, all-natural plant constituent (bioflavonoid) actually strengthens and protects living tissue like a steel trap. In addition to healing teeth and gums in animals and humans, its powerful antioxidants strengthen blood vessels, improve skin, aid in circulation, and reduce the risk of cancer.
NOTE: While it is well known that grapes and raisins are harmful to dogs, the grape seed is completely different from the pulp in its chemical makeup. Grape seed extract is not only harmless to dogs but quite beneficial.
Doctors and dentists in several European countries prescribe Grape Seed Extract for the prevention and treatment of gum disease, tooth decay, cardiovascular disease, varicose veins, water retention, collagen damage, and arthritis.
In a study published by the National Center for Biotechnology Information, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, seed phenolics like those found in Grape Seed Extract, inhibit oral sugar metabolism and retard growth of bacteria causing tooth decay.
One of the polyphenols found in Grape Seed Extract is called resveratrol. In a Harvard Medical School study, resveratrol increased the survival rate of human cells after exposure to DNA-damaging radiation and extended the life span of human cells in another test by up to 70%.
What could be better than a spray that whitens and protects your teeth while guarding against diseases of aging, significantly extending your life span? Now you can feel like a kid again. Dogs and cats can feel like puppies and kittens again. All this in a dog dental /cat dental health spray!
Want yet another benefit? Researchers have recently discovered that Grape Seed Extract helps to stimulate healthy hair growth by blocking the hormone dihydrotesterone (DHT) that stops the hair follicle growth cycle.
3. Propolis Extract. Practitioners of natural medicine have sung the praises of Propolis for decades. This miracle mixture gathered by honey bees is Nature's ultimate antibiotic. Propolis combats harmful bacteria without destroying friendly bacteria the body needs.
Research in both human dentistry and cat / dog dental health show the antimicrobial properties in Propolis actively prevent cavities by protecting against tooth decay and other forms of oral disease.
Propolis has undergone more than 800 peer-reviewed, published, mainstream scientific studies of its medicinal uses. Several such studies have focused on its effective antibacterial treatment for Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), the organism implicated in many cases of peptic and duodenal ulcers.
What's more, this battery of scientific studies reveals that those who take Propolis regularly escape winter colds, sore throats, canker sores, and appear to develop a natural immunity to common viruses including various strains of flu.
Now you can bullet-proof your immune system in the midst of cold and flu season.
4. Pure Stevia. This remarkable herb contains not a single calorie – no sugar, preservatives or artificial flavors – yet has been used around the world as a sweetener for centuries.
Because Stevia does not raise blood sugar levels (a health hazard for dogs), it is widely used in dog foods in the United States. In fact, a study published in the March 2003 and October 2004 editions of "Metabolism" concluded that Stevia helps to both improve insulin sensitivity and increase the production of insulin in diabetic test subjects.
Stevia has been shown to inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria that cause gum disease and tooth decay, making it a common ingredient in popular tooth pastes and mouthwashes… the prefect touch to a dog dental / cat dental health spray.
My journey ends, a new era in Dog Dental Care begins
|Now it is time for me to make you that irresistible offer I promised. But instead of stopping at one offer, I'm going to give you two money-saving offers:
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That's 2 for the price of 1. (One for your best friend and one for you.) Only 10 bucks more for twice as much!
But this is a LIMITED TIME OFFER. Don't miss out. Order your DentaSure® today!
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|We hope you'll become one of our many satisfied customers. Matter of fact, we're so sure you're going to see total and completely amazing results with DentaSure® dog dental / cat dental care that we give you our iron clad, bottom-of-the-bottle, written guarantee:"Every bottle of DentaSure ® is guaranteed to meet your complete satisfaction or your money back! Simply return the unused portion to Natural Wonder Products within 30 days for a full refund of your purchase price (less S&H). No hassle, no questions asked. If you're not happy, we're not happy!" That's a full 30 days! One long month. So you have nothing to lose and everything to gain including good dog dental / cat dental health!Don't wait another minute to begin this safe and effective treatment. Find out why tens of thousands of other responsible dog and cat lovers are already participating in our generous offer.
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These statements have not been reviewed by FDA.This product is not intended to diagnose, cure or treat any disease.DentaSure is a Registered Trademark of Natural Wonder Products Corp
**All testimonials on this website are given by actual customers who use our products. They are not related to or affiliated with Natural Wonder Products in any way, nor have they received any form of compensation for their testimonies.
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P.S. You can trust DentaSure ®
for what it DOES NOT contain – grain alcohol. Unlike other dog dental health products on the market, DentaSure® contains no harmful alcohol. Veterinarians (who are telling the truth) agree that alcohol, even in very small amounts, can cause liver and kidney damage, nerve damage, and other harmful effects in dogs and cats.
P.P.S. Just in case you're wondering, DentaSure ® needs NO REFRIGERATION, will last up to 6 years with no loss of potency, and has been found non-toxic even in doses 4000 times stronger than recommended.
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This is it. The marathon is one week away. I ran my last long(er) run of 8 miles and tried to just make it an easy run. I kept telling my self to slow down, make it an easy 8 miles. That phrase I repeated frequently, easy 8 miles. I finished with a 9:06 pace, which is well below my marathon goal pace of 9:30. The run felt good, the same nagging hip pain that's bothered me the past month or so, but nothing that bad. I have this final week to rest and run very low mileage. So, how am I feeling, am I ready?
I guess I'll be able to answer that question next Saturday night. I find I'm questioning everything about my training, did I do enough, should I have run more, run faster. Why wasn't I disciplined enough to just complete the entire training program as it is outlined? Am I going to have to, (gasp)…..walk?!? All that questioning and all that doubt, that's why I'm doing a marathon. Satan loves to sit and stew in my insecurity, evil little pot stirrer. It's ok that those questions come up, but my response is what really counts. Do I let them infiltrate my spirit for the next week or do I cast them aside and get back to living? I choose to trash them, doubt/fear pops up and I'm plucking it out of my brain and leaving more room for other thoughts, thoughts that are more worth my time.
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I believe in taking risks.
As a child I enjoyed hours of sledding, whizzing down the cemetery hill while snowflakes glittered in my hair. I went "wibber lubbing," our childhood made-up word for walking on ice on a creek near my home while pretending to be exploring the North Pole. Once I fell through the ice and was soaked to my knees. I ran home where Mom wrapped me in a Hudson Bay blanket and put some milk on the stove to make hot chocolate.
While I was a college student in the sixties, my girlfriend and I hitchhiked from Minneapolis to Chicago. Although it was a time when many threw caution to the wind, hitchhiking by a couple of young women was out of the ordinary. In my early forties I rode my motorcycle from Minnesota to Alaska and back. In our late forties my husband and I built our home with our own four hands, an undertaking that involved some physical risk, as well as the emotional risk of failure. Few things in life have evoked a greater sense of accomplishment.
Now in my sixties, I am more cautious, but I still climb my apple ladder and reach for the bright red fruit near the top of the tree. I self-published a book, an enterprise that called forth courage of self-disclosure and the potential risk of embarrassment.
I recently heard that some states are considering laws requiring children to wear helmets for sledding. No wonder children stay inside and watch adventure TV rather than having a pseudo-adventure on a golf course hill. A generation earlier children used a sled or old tire to cut a path through new-fallen snow on that same hill without helmets or adult supervision.
I also heard a radio interview that described using a walk station at work. Listeners were advised to check with their physicians before standing and walking while working. If we can't determine without expert advice whether walking or sitting is better for us, I wonder what happens to our self confidence, to say nothing about our circulatory systems.
Our great-ancestors' almost daily search for food often entailed serious risk. They confronted tigers and bear and wolves and developed the cunning to evade or kill them. Running through the forest in pursuit or fear, they developed muscular strength, enhanced the efficiency of their hearts, and clearly knew their mission. Our biology is adept at confronting risk and the associated fight or flight response.
I suspect our modern day habits of alcoholism and other addictions develop in part out of a craving for adventure that our culture often thwarts. In eliminating many threats to our comfort and safety, we may have eliminated a crucial sense of purpose and mission. Insidious safety messages that bombard us contribute either to a gradual eroding of confidence in self or to having titillating escapades that involve serious risk to self or others. War may be one of the few socially approved ways left to fulfill the young's quest for adventure.
When I am old and risk injury by falling on the ice while hanging my three sheets to the wind on my makeshift clothesline, I hope I continue to take whatever small risks my frail body will accommodate.
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Bagel moved to Longmont, Colorado with his dad in early 2013. The change in altitude, easy access to the Rocky Mountains, and overall dryness of the area agree with the beast. The sun on the plains can be brutal, even in the spring, but this time the humidity is nonexistent. Every night is a cool one and they make twilight walks on Flagstaff Mountain or around the Boulder Reservoir some of Bagel's favorite activities.
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A Grand List Of Tips And Tricks For Working With Lawyers
Do you need a lawyer now? Do you want to know how to find the right lawyer for your situation? Read on for some helpful tips on finding the best representation.
You always need to be researching a lawyer's history prior to hiring them. Having a practice does not make them a good lawyer. Be certain to know the lawyer's record, so you can feel better about his ability to work well.
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The inquiry will also review how the boyand his siblings came to be in Choy's care and how the review board can prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. They do not plan to call on Choy or any of the boy's caregivers, Lambrecht said. Given its specific, narrow scope, and that counsel did not know the mandate of the review panel, LeReverend ruled to move forward with the inquiry.
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Nov 2, 2009 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
ATENEO – concert
The mixed choir ATENEO Palacky University Olomouc was established in 2001 for students interested in choral singing. The choir's repertoire covers a wide spectrum, including classical music (from older time periods as well as contemporary works), choral adaptations of folk and popular songs, and also blues, spiritual and gospel compositions.These works are performed either a capella or with instrumental accompaniment. Since it was established, the choir has been conducted by Pavel Rezny, Associate Professor in the Music Department's Faculty of Education at Palacky University. Ateneo is comprised of approximately 35 singers between the ages of 18 and 30. Its activities are guaranteed by Palacky University Olomouc with support from the County Borough of Olomouc as well as the Olomouc region. Ateneo performs regularly in concerts in central and northern Moravia and has received top honors in performances abroad as well as international competitions and music festivals in Slovakia, Austria, Switzerland, France, Denmark etc. Ateneo cooperates frequently with other musical ensembles including both choirs and chamber orchestras. It has also collaborated with contemporary composers (such as J. Pavlica, A. Tučapský, P. Klapil, R. Pachman, and J. Pospíšil) and participated in the premieres of several compositions (most recently, in the 2008 performance of Antonín Tučapský's Missa Clara).
ATENEO – concert
Monday, November 2, 7 pm
Czech Center New York at the Bohemian National Hall
Pavlica, J.: Velkomoravsky choral
Bortnanskij, D.: Tebe poem
Dvorak, A.: Napadly pisne
Rachmaninov, S.: Bogorodice devo
Stroope, Z. R.: Lamentations of Jeremiah
Lukas, Z.: Lacrymosa
Ruzicka, K.: Our Father
Tucapsky, A.: O vos omnes
Tucapsky, A.: Confitemini Domino
Jackson, R.: Crossin´Ovah
Dvorak, A.: Dyby byla kosa nabrosena
Dvorak, A.: Sipek
Martinu, B.: Chceme my se chceme
Martinu, B.: Bolava hlavenka
Martinu, B.: Pujdeme, pujdeme
Klapil, P.: Daleka seroka
Soupal, J.: Cizmicky moje
Lukas, Z.: Oj, oj, oj
Hrusovský, I.: Zahucali chladne vetry...
Klapil, P.: Kato zlato
Moustaki, G.: Le temps de vivre
Jezek, J.: Ezop a brabenec
Pospisil, J.: V hornom koncu svita
Pospisil, J.: Gde je kostel, tam je fara
Conductor: Pavel Rezny
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Nov 2, 2009 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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NEW YORK, Dec. 5 (UPI) -- News Corp. chief operating officer Peter Chernin has laid out plans to expand MySpace as the next phase of the U.S. company's digital strategy.
Daily Variety reported Chernin as saying this phase prompted last month's executive shuffle in which Fox Interactive Media exec, Peter Levinsohn, head of Digital Media for Fox Entertainment Group, replaced his cousin Ross Levinsohn.
Chernin told sources this new phase is less about deals and more about expanding on what the company already has.
When News Corp. purchased MySpace in July 2005, the deal turned News Corp. into an aggressive player in digital acquisitions, Variety said. Chernin said he plans to expand MySpace to include more advertising and an expansion of video.
"I never want to be in a position where I wake up a year from now and MySpace is the same then as it is today," Chernin said.
Daily Variety reported that questions still remain over how News Corp. will manage its complicated relationship with YouTube, which is both a potential partner as well as a competitor.


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Download a Pixmac Summer Wallpaper – Hi Rez, Multiple FormatsCheck out Pixmac's Summer Wallpapers – 5 cool pics to pick from, in 4 sizes. Download your favorite today! "Doggy" - 960×640 iPhone 4, 1024×1024 iPad, 1280×1024 – 4:3, 1920×1200 – 16:10 Read more »
Interview with the Legendary David Airey – brought up on Merlot.I'd like to introduce David Airey – a legend in the Design world and all round good egg. Tell me a little bit about yourself, where are you from, where do you live now. Do you have a basic design education or have you learned it on your own? I grew up in Bangor, Northern Ireland. It's a small town with a population of around 60,000, located 12 miles outside the capital Belfast. My design education began formally in my [...] Read more »
On the Couch with Damian from DesignersCouch.orgDesignersCouch is one of my favourtite resources for today's savvy designers. So I interviewed Damian Mandray it's founder to find out more about the ethos behind the website….. Tell us a bit about yourself, where you are based, and how DesignersCouch came about? I'm a designer from Guyana, lived in Toronto for 5 years and now I'm based in the USA. I'm not based in any specific location, I'm quite nomadic right now travelling around the US looking for my [...] Read more »
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Prosecutors are expected to lay out much of their case Tuesday against serial killer suspect Felix Vail, charged with the 1962 murder of his first wife, Mary.
Witnesses for the preliminary hearing in Lake Charles, La., are expected to include Isaac Abshire Jr., who worked alongside Vail and was there when he and deputies recovered her body from the Calcasieu River that runs alongside this city.
He shared with authorities a photograph of her body when it was recovered, her mouth completely covered by her scarf, which was found 4 inches into her mouth.
Abshire said everyone there, including him, believed that she had been killed, but the coroner in the case ruled the death an accidental drowning.
In 1962, Felix Vail told deputies he had taken his wife trotline fishing, that she was shining a flashlight for stumps and that when he had turned to avoid a stump, she had fallen from the boat. He told them he had dived after her but was unable to rescue her.
But when deputies checked his boat, the trotlines were dry and still rolled up, according to reports.
After examining the autopsy report at The Clarion-Ledger's request, renowned pathologist Dr. Michael Baden said he believes Mary Horton Vail's death was a homicide.
The Calcasieu Parish coroner has since agreed, ruling the death a homicide.
Baden said the large bruises with bleeding into tissues on the left side of the neck suggest she suffered neck trauma before entering the water.
The scarf in her mouth suggests traumatic asphyxia before entering the water, he said. "Somebody had to push that scarf into her mouth. She had to have that scarf wedged in her mouth before she went in the water."


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What happens when the power goes out? Well batteries, bottled water, generators and board games are a must when preparing for a Hurricane. With this unpredictable weather that we've had in the past year, it's good to prepare for the next catastrophe. Liquor Stores here to help.
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"Everybody's saying that if they're going to be stuck inside, they want to be happy," said Ron Cesare, who manages Liquor Saver in Somerville.
Wayne resident John Reeves took the weather warnings seriously and pre-ordered a half-keg of Land Shark from the Bottle King on Route 23.
"Not a bad way to spend a rainy day," he said with a smile.
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B.Tech. (Computer Science & Engineering)
About the Course
Computers are used in almost every aspect of our lives today. The computer industry is one of the fastest growing segments of our economy and that growth promises to continue in future also. An engineering degree in computer science and engineering (CSE) equips you with strong theoretical as well as practical knowledge of computer hardware and software.
Career Prospects
Computer engineering Is projected to be one of the fastest growing professions over the next decade. Strong employment growth combined with a limited supply of qualified persons foresees remarkable employment prospects in this field. Computer engineers have excellent career prospects in different areas like research and development, information security, software development and programming, project management, database management, system and network administration, data protection, consulting, software and Hardware Management, Sales user support, marketing, market research, controlling and information research, etc
Eligibility Criteria
10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the following subjects; Chemistry, Biology, Bio-technology, Computer Science, are eligible to pursue B.Tech course. Students who have passed diploma in any engineering trade from the Punjab State Board of Technical Education.
Lateral Entry to Second Year
The minimum qualification for admission to 2nd year/ 3rd semester of the B.Tech. degree courses is as under:
- All those candidates who have passed the diploma in Engg. Technology in any branch (as per list attached in Information Brochure of PTU) from any Institution of Punjab / other State and have Punjab Domicile with a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate (for SC/ ST 40% J or equivalent grade point are eligible for admission to various disciplines of B.E. / B. Tech. course. Provided, however, if some seats remain vacant even after considering all the aforesaid candidates, then candidates from outside Punjab who have passed the diploma in any branch of Engineering/ Technology (as per list attached in Information Brochure of PTU) from any other institution in tne country, affiliated to any recognized Board witn a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate (for SC/ST 40% ] or equivalent grade point shall also be eligible for admission to various disciplines of B.E. / B. Tech. course provided diploma courses in Engineering £ Technology have been approved by AICTE.
- The candidate must possess a good moral character. He / She must fulfill the conditions mentioned in Punjab Government Notification No. 35/44/95-fT(2]/978 dated 21.3.2003 incorporated in PTU, CET Brochure. He / She must fulfill the requirements laid down by PTU. He/ She is a citizen of India. 10% seats of total intake of each branch are filled in second year out of which 33.3% seats are reserved as management quota which are filled directly by the college. Admissions to all seats are made on the interse meritin qualifying exam.
Admission Procedure
Admission is carried out on the basis of AIEEE rank for Punjab domiciles and for students belonging to other states through online counseling conducted by PTU, Jalandhar. 66.6% seats form the State Quota while 33.3% seats in each discipline are reserved for Management Quota. Admissions to all seats are made on the basis of merit of AlEEE/10+2 marks.


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It's been just over three years since UFC 74 when George St-Pierre and Josh Koscheck battled in the octagon for three rounds ending in a win by unanimous decision for GSP.Tension between Koscheck and GSP has been building over the three years since UFC 74 and has only intensified with these two fighters being featured on Spike's UFC Reality Show, "The Ultimate Fighter."
This fight is going down in St-Pierre's backyard and his hometown Quebec fans are paying up to support him in the welterweight title fight against Josh Koscheck. UFC 124 prices are the highest of any UFC ticket prices card since SeatGeek started covering MMA.
UFC 124 Average Ticket Prices Compared to Previous Events
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Commentary and fight card discussion courtesy of David St. Martin. David is an editor and MMA contributor for SB Nation including the MMA blog Watch Kalib Run. You can follow him on Twitter @SaintMMA.
I don't think it would be out of bounds to say that Georges St. Pierre is now the UFC's top drawing fighter. With the recent unseating of Brock Lesnar by Cain Velasquez at UFC 121, I expect to see GSP take the lead in straight PPV buys. I just don't see Lesnar being able to draw after the manner in which he lost, but we'll have to see when and who he fights next.
St. Pierre's marketability makes him a selling force. Since signing endorsement deals with both Gatorade and Under Armour, GSP is easily the most mainstream fighter competing in MMA today. While he already has a fairly faithful male audience, it's his ability to bring in female viewers that makes him such a prize for marketers. With the entire Canadian nation — and market — behind him, why wouldn't he be?
In addition to UFC 124's main event between Georges St. Pierre and Josh Koscheck, there are a number of other great matchups that seem to have been neglected due to the GSP mania.
Jim Miller vs. Charles Oliveira
After breezing through his first two opponents since joining the promotion in August, Charles Oliveira faces his toughest test in Jim Miller. Miller — a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt — has only ever dropped fights to Frankie Edgar and grey Maynard, the two men about to tangle for the lightweight title. Miller has also never been stopped, losing both times by decision. The 21-year-old Oliveira is going to have all he can handle on Saturday night.
Joe Stevenson vs. Mac Danzig
This fight is do or die for Danzig. After winning the the sixth season of Spike's 'The Ultimate Fighter,' Mac has gone a discouraging 2-4 inside the octagon. A poor showing on Saturday night could make him the latest TUF winner to be released after not living up to expectations. Fellow TUF season winner Stevenson is coming off a very one sided loss to grappling ace George Sotiropoulos, so I expect him to have a strong rebound on Saturday night. Stevenson claims to be reinvigorated since joining Team Jackson, but whether or not the move helped is yet to be seen.
Thiago Alves vs. John Howard
This fight has as good a chance as any to win the coveted 'fight of the night' bonus. If either of these guys make an error, we may also see 'knockout of the night' be handed out here. Both men are knockout artists, at their best when standing teeing off. Both men are claiming they plan on doing exactly that, so fans have a great one here to look forward to.
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Over at the Team Fortress 2 blog Valve's Robin Walker posted an update regarding the next round of content additions and tweaks. Since the title's release in the fall of 2007, Valve has been working on updates on a class by class basis for its online shooter, adding in new functionality and tweaking what already existed. Adjustments to the Scout class are essentially finished at this point, says Walker, and work on the next update is underway.
"The weapons and achievements are all nailed down, and we just have to finish up the final artwork on them," said Walker. "We like to do the final art as late as possible to ensure that we don't waste any work, which turned out to be a good decision this time around due to the large number of unlockables we tried out as alternatives to the Scattergun. Balancing his replacement weapon has been very tricky due to large threat difference of the Scout between skilled and non-skilled hands. More on that soon."
Walker also addresses the release timing of the Scout pack update. "We've got an update that should be out tomorrow with a bunch of bug and exploit fixes. Later this week we hope to have another update out that changes the way we store your unlockable items," he said. "…Once that's out of the way, we'll be able to ship the Scout pack."


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During the holiday season, it's a great time to spread holiday cheer. If your heart is calling you to help our furry friends out, there are many things you can do!
Adopt. If you're in the market for a furry friend of your own, now is a great time to adopt. Add a four-legged friend to your home and make this holiday season special for you and them! Shelter pets are definitely the best when it comes to getting a pet of your own, they know they've been rescued and they're forever thankful. Come into Seattle Humane and see all of our adoptable pets today, because no one wants to be alone for the holidays.
Foster. If you aren't able to adopt, maybe consider fostering a pet. With the help of our foster parents, we are able to help and save the lives of so many more pets. Last year, 5,483 shelter animals benefited from foster care. The care these dedicated volunteers provide is invaluable, both to the animals and to the people who adopt them. You can foster as much or as little as you like for a wide variety of animals including kittens, puppies, cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs and other small critters. Fostering is a rewarding and enriching experience, and a great volunteer project for families or individuals who love animals but cannot commit to having a full-time pet. Learn more about our foster program and orientation date here.
Volunteer. Volunteers truly make all the difference here at Seattle Humane. The work our organization accomplishes would not be possible without the generous contributions of our volunteers. We offer a variety of ways that you can help people and animals. Volunteers are always needed to help with adoptions, foster care, cleaning, grooming and socializing the shelter animals. In addition, positions are also available in fundraising, education, special events, reception and many other areas. Learn more about the various roles our volunteers play at Seattle Humane.
Young Volunteers. We are unable to offer volunteer positions to people under the age of 18, but there are still many ways to help the animals! Humane Teen Club is for teens age 13-17 that help a variety of programs and help prepare our teens to become volunteers when they turn 18. If joining our Humane Teen Club is too much commitment, we also have some other options for you.
Pet Food Drives. Throughout the year, we rely on groups and individuals to help us meet the needs of the animals served through our Pet Food Bank! If you are interested in organizing a pet food drive in your community, school, church, or business, please contact our Community Outreach Coordinator at (425) 649-7566.
Additionally, each winter the Seattle Humane organizes a Holiday Pet Food Drive with local grocery stores. Shoppers may purchase pet food to donate to the Pet Food Bank and deposit it into barrels available in designated stores.
Donate. We rely on the kind financial support of our community to provide programs and services to the Puget Sound region. Through the generosity of people like you, we have placed more than 50,000 loving companion animals during the last decade alone.
Founded in 1897, the Seattle Humane is a nonprofit organization. We depend on the support of our friends in the community to fund our programs. All gifts are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
We receive no United Way or government funding — we are entirely privately-funded. We promise to be good stewards of your gifts. That's why we make sure that $0.80 cents out of every dollar we receive goes directly towards caring for and supporting animals through life-saving programs.
Through tax-deductible donations, the Seattle Humane is able to save the lives of orphaned or abandoned companion animals, bring the healing touch of animals to the elderly and those who are terminally ill, provide humane education and serve as a community resource for pets when community members are displaced from their homes due to fire, flooding or other disasters.
Help make a life-saving donation to the animals today.
Seattle Humane wants to thank all of you for everything you do each and every day for all of our furry friends – Happy Holidays!


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I just found out yesterday that there's a chance I may be able to attend the GHEA convention (Atlanta, GA) to represent TOS. I've already got CHAP (Harrisburg, PA – MY state's convention) and FPEA (Orlando, FL) on my schedule for May as well. So, it's going to be a busy month.
I'm hoping that, at least at CHAP, I'll have opportunity to do a bit of shopping. And, while I'm thinking back over this school year and planning for the next, I thought it might be worth mentioning a few of the things that we've used and loved this year.
We are really enjoying the Bible curriculum from Positive Action for Christ. We received a few of their products to review this year and have been using them faithfully ever since. Right away, Ashley asked if we could order another one for next school year – and she requested the high school study of Proverbs. I saw that they also offer a Proverbs study for middle school students, so I'm thinking we'll get that one for Gracie. I was excited to see that they will be at conventions this year, so I'll be able to drop by their booth and actually see these things before I buy. What I really want to see is their Kindergarten curriculum. The one page that is shown in the catalog looks pretty simple, so I want to compare it to First Grade and see if I want to order for Ian.
We've been enjoying our study of history this year, using All American History Volume 2. I think that I've shared before that I'm really not all that thrilled with the textbook itself. But, we just LOVE all the extra stuff that we've added as fill-ins and activities – most of which are suggested in the Teacher's Guide. I would think that a true unit-study family would benefit from studying American history using JUST the Teacher's Guide, but I probably shouldn't be recommending that. I think that, for next year, we'll go back to Mystery of History Volume 1. Hopefully, by the time we make it through the first 3 volumes again, volume 4 will be ready!
We were introduced to Institute for Excellence in Writing this past year and what a breakthrough! Gracie, my always very reluctant writer, really took off using this approach. Because we decided to put a rush on the end of our school year, she and I discussed it and decided to put this program on hold for now. We plan to start back into it next year, but we'll bump her up and use the Group B program instead.
We chose to go a different route with math (for Ashley) this past year. We did Abeka's Consumer Math program and I'm SO GLAD we did. Talk about PRACTICAL. She learned about all the things that actually apply to her life this year – things like buying a car, getting a job, opening and maintaining a checking account, etc. It is math that actually makes sense and is needed for every day life. In all honesty, I think EVERY student should be REQUIRED to take this math course!
We used Total Language Plus for a 2nd year and both girls really liked it. Gracie did 3 book studies this year, and Ashley managed to squeeze in 4. We really like this approach to language arts. While Ashley will be moving on for next year, Gracie has chosen to do TLP again – so we just need to pick out which books she'll be studying for next year.
What has stood out to you as WONDERFUL this past year? What's on your list for next year? Any recommendations? Do you have your list made?


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Rainbow Frosting Recipe
Use this rainbow frosting recipes to add the perfect touch to your baking.
2 cup butter, at room temperature
1 cup shortening, at room temperature
2 teaspoon vanilla (or to taste)
5 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup milk (more or less)
** you can change shortening to butter. Shortening stabilizes the icing. A straight butter icing may have tendency to melt in warmer temperatures
Food colour gels
** you can use normal food colouring but this will thin out your icing. With the gels, it keeps the consistency of the icing and gives you more vibrant colours. (plus more variety of colours)
(Frosts about 24 cupcakes)
Cut up butter and shortening and put them in a mixing bowl. Mix them on high speed until light and fluffy.
Add in confectioners and vanilla, mix slowly until incorporated, them mix on high speed for at least 10 minutes or longer. (you can't over mix this, the longer the better)
Add milk if you feel the icing is too thick. Otherwise just omit. Also take a taste of the icing and add more vanilla for more flavour.
Separate your icing into different bowls and add colouring as needed.


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Goals are important for your carrier. You must see your goals clearly and especially before you can set out for them. One of the most necessary things you need to do for yourself is to choose a goal that is important to you. Hold them in your mind until they become second nature. Before you go to bed each night imagine yourself accomplishing your goal.
Do the same while you brush your teeth or take a shower in the morning. Goals are not dreamy, pie-in-the-sky ideals. They have everyday practical applications and they should be practical. The following goals should be:
- Realistic. Not that you can't be president some day, but shooting for state envoy might be a wiser first step.
- Locked into your mind. Always stay focused on what you want, and what you don't want.
- Exciting and meaningful to you. Otherwise, where will your motivation come from?
- Acted upon. There is no sense in having a goal if you aren't going to go after it.
- Well-defined. You won't know if you've reached them if you haven't established exactly what they are.
We all have dreams of what we would like to be doing, what we would like to have, who we would like to be with. Think about your dreams. What goal would you go after if you knew you would not fail? If you had unlimited funds, If you had infinite wisdom and ability? How do you come across your goals?
Sometimes we get into career paths or relationships that are really not what we want and then we struggle to make them work. As a result, we become aggravated and puzzled. If you need to set goals for your career, find a job or career that is important to you additional than the bills that it pays. It is very important to your growth as a person that your work is more than a job to you; that you have a higher purpose for doing what you do.
A woman told me once that when she went in to work at a job that she reviled, it was like a refrigerator declining on her shoulders as soon as she stepped inside the door. She knew that she had gone as far as she would ever go in that job, and it weighed heavily on her. She was stuck in that job and it was stuck on her. They were paying her just enough to keep her from quitting and she was working just hard enough to keep from getting fired.
If you find yourself in that pattern, you must change your thinking and your behavior; otherwise you will continue to carry the weight of mediocrity on your shoulders.


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JENNY SEAGROVE is set to tweak the tail of her old flame, the noted gourmet and bon viveur Michael Winner. She is today launching a campaign with the World Society for the Protection of Animals to spoil his fun by banning foie gras from restaurants across the country.
Winner says graciously: "I certainly eat foie gras, but then again I'll eat anything. I'm a pig. But good luck to Jenny."


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Los Angeles: Music mogul Simon Cowell shared that he got a hi-tech DNA test that predicts the year of death, and it revealed that he is expected to live until the age of 95, despite his 20-a-day cigarette habit.
"The X Factor" judge shared that despite the prediction, it definitely doesn't account for an unnatural death like a road accident, reports mirror.co.uk.
"I had the DNA test done in LA which predicts when you're going to die. They take your blood and DNA, then give you back a sheet of paper which says 'We think you're going to be alive until xxxx. Obviously it doesn't take account of the fact you might get hit by a bus tomorrow," Simon said.
"I got told I'd die aged 95 - which is about as good as you can expect," he added.
He also shared that being a dad to 19-month-old Eric with partner Lauren Silverman, 38, has helped boost his life expectancy.
"I think a lot of it is down to having a family now, and a lack of stress. I've learned to deal with stress much better now, things don't bother me in the way that they once used to," he said.


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Janet Groene
A paid, freelance journalist since the age of 12, Janet Groene (GRAYnee) was a junior high school student when the local weekly newspaper hired her as a stringer. More than two dozen books and thousands of magazine features later, Janet is a full-time writer whose lance remains free.
Groene began freelancing in earnest as a way to work at home and choose her own hours when her husband, Gordon, was a professional pilot. While still in their young 30's the couple sold everything, bought a sailing sloop and left cold winters behind. For ten years, the Groenes were happily homeless, sailing the tropics in winter and summering in their fully self-contained, 21-foot diesel RV.
It soon became clear that Janet's writing and Gordon's photography could sustain them in a new career as professional travelwriters. When assignments began taking them all over the world to write about sailing and powerboating they sold their boat and settled in Florida. They still have the RV. Gordon's health keeps him closer to home now so, when they aren't traveling in the RV, Janet travels alone now to most of her assignments.


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Nicolai and Eve Riot were lucky enough to participate in the Shenanigans of the League of Supremely Evil Revolutionaries (LOSERs for short) during the convention!
This past weekend was the debut outing of the Cirque des Bêtes aerial and burlesque troupe! On January 16-19th our troupe was to be found aboard the Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA at the steampunk symposium hosted by Moche Productions. We performed 3 aerial/flow shows, one burlesque show, and a murder mystery as well as joining in in the general festivities.
All in all it was a fantastic debut that was well received by the steampunk community and we are excited to hopefully be present at more events this year as well as establishing ourselves further with other like minded artists.
Our aerial shows included silks, lyra, contact juggling, hooping, poi and fan dancing. Each artist did at least one number with our Ringleader Eve and Animal trainer Nicolai performing silly skits in between. Selia was both high flying and making objects fly while Igor stunned the crowd with his knowledge of gravity and spheres. Crocodile Tears seduced our audience with her smooth movements and Sapphire and Eve Riot both defied gravity. Nicolai proved that he could...eventually... be bribed into jumping through a hoop.
Our burlesque show was at the Friday night concert right after Lee Presson and the Nails! We went on at 11 pm that night, which was kind of a bummer because we were competing with the massively talented Unwoman as well as the spooky event hosted by Aiden Sinclair and Drake & McTrowell. However we had a great turn out for our short show, hosted by Nicolai! Selia Something wow the crowd with her flexibility and good humor. Crocodile tears lauded the joys of being evil and under the influence of other. Eve Riot made you want to pray on your knees and promise to never leave her again. And the daring Sapphire Starfire created the perfect piece of steampunk revelry-she really did just want to take off that damn corset.
Finally our murder mystery! Written by Crocodile Tears and investigated by Nicolai, the troupe of Cirque des Bêtes and several L.O.S.E.Rs acted out an opening night where things run afoul. We discover that a troupe of performers are a rather vicious group with drug addicts, kleptomaniacs, pyromaniacs, egomaniacs and a murderer most foul! Everyone hammed it up and in the end justice was found! Our audience was great at asking probing questions to get to the answer and we commend our sleuths for participating and giving us interesting solutions to read. In the end we awarded two prizes: one for the most creative (the detective was having an affair with the clown who wanted to be the headlining act? SHOCKING!) and one for the most accurate (the false mystic murdered her sister's murderer).
Finally to sum up the rest of this exhausting yet amazing weekend. Our troupe attended panels including parlor games, Cthulhu prayer, and female villainy. We shopped in the vendors hall, patronizing the leather and jewelry stands in particular. We danced: to chap hop by Poplock, to swing by Lee Presson & the Nails, to Gothic steampunk by Cirque Noir, to the Nathanial Johnstone Band. We drank tea and whiskey!
All in all, we had a very successful weekend and hope that this is a start to many beautiful friendships with the steam community!
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|UTI Symptom ??
Jan 23, 2003
Im a female who had unprotected vainal sex--with someone who later admitted he had one male sexual experience.hes had no symptoms and says he had no reason to suspect any problem --the guy he was with was also heterosexual,had no reason to suspect he had been exposed ,and in any case there was no ejaculation inviolved -- very brief anal(less than a minute. I came down with a UTI 3 weeks later,Ive had these before ,about three times,not related to this experience,Some went on for weeks with repeated antibiotics traetments and the resultant yeast complications. Same thing here.Doctors urine tests showed bacteria (probably from anal fecal matter,possibly from the vaginal sex--I did rear entry vaginal position, ),he also cited holiday stress,poor diet,high sugar,etc. took two weeks to clear up with treatment with antibiotics and resultant yeast (again related directly to the anti biotic--amoxicllin and bactrim.At the very end I felt really tired for one day with 101 fever--but it was gone in one day and next day I felt great.I assumed this was all OK and wasnt worried until i read about ARS symptoms within 2-4 weeks.Can this UTI be a symptom ?? Ive had nothing else,no "flulike" problems, or swollen lymphs, no chills,no nite sweats etc--just this UTI ---I cant sleep now and am immoblized with fear, Is Urinary tract symptom ARS!!!
Response from Dr. Wohl
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are not a sign of acute HIV infection. As your doctor said, during sex germs that can cause UTIs can get introduced into the urinary tract causing infection.
Likewise, your less than a day of fever and fatigue is atypical for acute HIV.
I suggest you get an HIV antibody test. It will let you know what your status is now and as it seems like your exposure was over 6 weeks ago it will tell you whether you were infected during this experience (highly unlikely).
Of course, it goes without saying that all this angst could have been avoided if you used condoms. They work and can provide relief later on when you get to know a bit more about your partner than you knew the night before. DW
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I'm finishing up another seminar class. I believe this one has, by far, been the best one I have taken. The material is practical and relevant. It is helping me "put legs on" beliefs and views I have held for a while about church and religion.
I'll be sharing many of my thoughts with you (via this blog) over the next few weeks (or longer).
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
A New Paradigm
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Disneyland: What will you celebrate?
Its been awhile. But lets come back on something happy... Its summer. its hot! well atleast around these parts! and ive been wanting to go to disneyland.... now im a total cornball when it comes to this kinda stuff but damn... if you dont find this moving in anyway ... i would call you heartless...
I WANT GOEZ TO DIZNEYLANDS! whos with me!
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Forever, Michael
A little over 24 hours ago we were shocked as tweets, updates and queries overloaded Twitter, Facebook and Google with the King of Pop's death. It was sort of surreal when I first read it in my Twitter timeline. Like many, I couldn't keep up with the "updates." I had heard he suffered a heart attack... and then was in a coma... and couldn't believe it when the news broke that he had passed. I refused to believe it until CNN or NPR made an official statement and even then it seemed unreal. At the age of 50, the international superstar passed away after suspected cardiac arrest in his Los Angeles home.
24 hours later, the news is just now starting to sink in for me. It's hard to explain, but in my mind it just didn't seem possible that THE Michael Jackson could die. I had grown up listening to Michael. He sang the soundtrack of my childhood and adolescent life and in my twenties it's his songs that get me on the dance floor every time at any club (you can't tell me you don't get the urge whenever you hear a hint of "Beat It" or my all time fave, "PYT"). I guarantee that we've all got some memory that involves a Michael Jackson hit (my memory? My very first junior high slow dance was to "You Are Not Alone" lol!).
Love him or hate him, you can't deny his talent and the timeless influence he's had on the music industry. The youngest member of the Jackson 5, he quickly out-shined his siblings at an early age. During his solo career, he went on to earn 13 Grammy awards, 13 #1 singles, and sell over 750 million records... tell me that don't give the man some braggin' rights!
In the early 80s he became a dominant figure in the pop world after his breakthrough album, Off the Wall, and the world's best-selling record of all time, Thriller. And who could forget his "mini-film" for "Thriller" that forever set the bar for subsequent music videos? Oh, and his dance moves? They've influenced everyone from Chris Brown to Usher, and even inmates at the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center in the Philippines.
But, as we all know, behind most musical geniuses is often a troubled soul. Michael Jackson, with his unorthodox lifestyle, was no exception. He was by no means a role model and for the last decade of his life, was the center of controversy and scandal. Anyone with his level of stardom would clearly have to battle some personal demons during his/her lifetime, which without a doubt would effect one's professional life and image too. Out of respect, I won't go into those details here. Besides, I'm sure all that-- and more-- will resurface elsewhere as the days go by...
However, despite all that, as we found out about his death, people of all ages everywhere flocked to music stores to complete their MJ collections, hundreds gathered in the streets to celebrate his legacy, and DJs played tribute to him all night long. And if you ask me, that's a testament to his musical greatness. Although many may try, his legacy is unlikely to be surpassed (or forgotten).
May you rest in Peace, Power and Paradise, Michael Jackson. No matter what, we never can say goodbye.
agent dee at 6/26/2009 08:24:00 PM 1 comments
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Back to the Feature
Okay, so my i'm-over-hip-hop phase is kinda over...
If you recall, I've been a fan of Wale for a while. I've been bumpin' his last two mixtapes for a minute and finally, the long awaited Back to the Feature mixtape dropped this weekend via twitter.
From an initial run through, it holds it's own against 100 miles and running, which was my fave. I still have to give it a really good listen, but so far so good.
Sharing is caring, so download it and let us know what you think.
Also, if you're in the Bay you can catch Wale live at PST tomorrow night.
agent dee at 6/22/2009 03:29:00 PM 0 comments
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AD NAUSEUM: Her Morning Elegance
I've been going through my usual I'm-over-hip-hop phase. I'm currently uninterested in the new new that's floating around out there and have either completely immersed myself in other genres or gone back to the classic old love-of-my-life hip hop. Recently, I stumbled onto Oren Lavie's video for "Her Morning Elegance" and since then have been absolutely in love with both the video and song. Maybe it's due to my current state of mind, but the melody invokes a sense of nostalgia. "Her Morning Elegance" was featured in a Chevy Malibu commercial that first aired back in February '08:
According to Oren Lavie's bio, he's never owned a car in his life. Nonetheless, I thought the song was fitting.
Now peep the video, which was released on iTunes on January 20th of this year as the download of the week:
It's become one of my favorite videos. I've probably watched it a dozen times since finding it late Friday night.
The song is off the album The Opposite Side of the Sea (US released 2008). His website includes a brief yet entertaining history of the album, upcoming shows and a "bad reviews" section with Oren's responses to said reviews, which I thought was pretty cool.
agent dee at 6/14/2009 04:54:00 PM 0 comments
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Welcome Home Agent Mike: AIDS Lifecycle 2009
Watching more than 2000 people ride in on bikes was impressive and the ceremonies to follow were moving. Between the videos of the ride and the speakers speaking on the state of AIDS in the US, there weren't many dry eyes in the crowd. With the many other things going on in the world, we often tend to forget the things that aren't in our face all of the time. Although it is not often in the news, AIDS is still a big problem facing people all over the world. Hearing people talk about AIDS in a very personal way, seeing flags dedicated to those affected, and all of the HIV positive participants (the positive pedaler holding the flag to the right) helped to remind those at the ceremony how real it all still is, and how much more of a problem it is in these economic times (government is looking to cut AIDS funding as a way to save money). It seemed, from all of the riders, that the experience was a very positive one. In speaking with mike, and watching the closing ceremonies, it made me really want to participate in the ride next year.
So in short, congrats to Agent Mike, and the rest of the 2000+ riders in your 545 mile journey through california and in raising so much money in such hard times, the feat is impressive to say the least!
agent Adrian at 6/13/2009 05:15:00 PM 0 comments
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Another Ozzy clip? Samsung Alias 2 X OZZY OZBOURNE
Well everyone knows we like new gadgets... And well every now and then some voodoo... Thanks to Stacy Stace for this cool little clip of Samsung's cool new Alias 2 cell phone. And to those wondering.. yes we read every single email we do get!
what you want more?
check out SAMSUNG DOT COMZ
agent Anonymous at 5/21/2009 12:58:00 PM 1 comments
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Pacquiao's post-colonial knockout
Although it's almost been two weeks since the big Pacquiao vs. Hatton fight, Pilipinos are still rejoicing and reliving the moment they saw the astonishing knock-out. Even from a hospital bed my dad, who doesn't follow boxing what-so-ever, gushed about Pacquiao's win when I came to visit him.
I can't even front-- I don't know anything about boxing either. However, I was born and bred in the Yay so if anything big goes down involving Pilipinos, I'll hear about it.
That said, I came across this interesting read on wiretap and wanted to post it since I couldn't have said it any better myself:
Why Pacquiao Matters
by Matthew Ledesma
I grew up in Turlock, CA. Born in Manila, Philippines, but I spent childhood and adolescence in a small suburban/rural city in the California Central Valley. During elementary and high school, I was able to count all the other Filipinos on one hand.
College and post-college life was split between San Diego and the Bay Area; both areas are demographically far different from what I experienced growing up. These two cities are political opposites, but have, among others, one thing in common: a critical mass of Filipino-Americans. Having lived in areas where faces were similar to mine, I was able to be comfortable in my own skin. There was no need to explain where the Philippines and what a Filipino is.
How does this all connect back to Manny "Pacman" Pacqiuao, who recently presented Hatton with a post-colonial knockout? Along with others, he has facilitated the process of making Filipinos a common face in the mainstream. He's had two of HBO's award winning series 24/7 feature him, and he's been the topic of conversation on Sports Center numerous times. It's cool to see Mickey Rourke and Mark Wahlberg be enthusiasts, but it's even fresher to know that Diddy and Jay-Z threw after parties for him. With the cries of boxing's decline, considering the current "post-De La Hoya" period, Pacquiao's left hook resonates to boxing fans and casual observers and prevents the "____ is dead" discussions from inflating.
With all the success, he has been able to stay grounded and humble, fighting not for self-glorious reasons but for the people of the Philippines, the bayan. For a turbulent country that has had little in the ways of optimism, he offers the people hope. One just needs to be reminded of the mythical, yet true, anecdote that crime and gunfire stops in the Philippines during a Pacquiao fight. While he lacks what I wish he possessed, a consciousness of Ali, who spoke against racism and for social justice, Pacquiao sees the inspiration that he instills in the people of the Philippines and the Filipinos who have since been part of the diaspora.
For the Filipino American, the past couple years have allowed us to move away from the margins. A lot of work still needs to be done in terms of institutional change, but for the youth growing up today, the change has been seen within whom they are able to identify on television. Jabbawockeez and almost every other crew on MTV's America's Best Dance Crew has provided semblance of similarity. Cherice Pempengco, Arnel Pineda, and more recently, Rin on the Rox [sidenote by agent dee: Rox is from the Vee! w00t! Vallejo, stand up!] made names for themselves via YouTube, gained national attention, and appeared on various television programs. Additional names have also been making waves in other sectors of pop culture.
Growing up in Turlock, all I had was Rufio and Ernie Reyes, Jr. I remember having to argue with classmates that they were Filipino and not Chinese. But what is different today, is that today's Filipino youth have individuals who are not forced to hide their identity to appeal to a broader audience. Rather, many of the Filipinos currently in the mainstream proudly wear their culture on their chest. We see flags being waved on MTV and t-shirts emblazoned with the eight-rayed sun.
Filipino youth living in pockets with a large Filipino community have been able to identify with people that look like them on a daily basis. For the youth living in the Central Valley or the Midwest and whose parents do not have The Filipino Channel, it is a more alienating experience. The alienation lessens when you see folks that could be your kuya, ate, pinsan, tito, or tita on your television set, offering themselves as a role model who wants you to be proud of your heritage and the country from which your parents had been pushed.
Currently, it would appear that it's fly to be Filipino. Though, many Filipinos would say that we have always been fly. Whether or not this is a "Filipino renaissance" will remain to be seen, but it's important to take notice that the margins are not a place where Filipinos plan to stay.
agent dee at 5/12/2009 01:19:00 AM 0 comments
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The Making of Lance Armstrong X OBEY X TREK Madone for Giro D'Italia
Shepard Fairey's Trek Madone being created for Lance Armstrong's run in the 2009 Giro d'Italia by Trek artist Shane Siedschlag.
Lance's artist bike series is curated by Jamie O'Shea/Supertouch (supertouchart.com) in an effort to raise awareness for the upcoming "Stages" art show to benefit the Livestrong Foundation that kicks off on July 16th during the Tour de France 2009.
agent Anonymous at 5/06/2009 12:27:00 AM 0 comments
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Official White House Flickr: A Behind The Scenes Look @ OBAMA
The Official White House Photostream's photostream
This Photostream provides an amazing look behind the scenes of President Barack Obama during his tenure of Presidency. Amazing what this photographer can catch with just 1 shot moments, no lighting, and no setup. Alot of these images are very powerful, and i think due to the improvisation of every photo it brings it that much more to life.
I can really appreciate all that Obama and his staff are doing to find new media outlets to spread the message. Its very effective in involving the people around America and giving us these type of insights on how our administration works. This type of marketing takes some of the edge off what was once known as the all powering Government.
agent Anonymous at 5/04/2009 09:55:00 AM 1 comments
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Swine Flu - Bird Flu '09
Well it seems swine flu (also known as influenza A(H1N1)) is all the rage on TV and internet news, this years bird flu. While some, like myself, are not really worrying much about it, others are flooding hospitals at the smallest sign of flu-like symptoms. If you are worried you might have it, check if you have it here before going to a hospital.
While there seems to be more any more cases popping up every day, it seems scientists might be on there way to pinpoint its origin and how to prevent it in the future:
On a more serious note, please realize that if you are going to catch swine flu, you are going to catch it from other people, not from eating pork, so go on, enjoy that lechon!
agent Adrian at 5/03/2009 01:44:00 PM 1 comments
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Mayer Hawthorne Breaks it Down
Hawthorne was featured on BBC 1Xtra with Benji B not too long ago. Peep the show to hear some of his upcoming tracks (my personal faves are "I Wish It Would Rain" and Love's Alright") and find out more about this soulful white boy from Motor City. Don't sleep.
agent dee at 5/01/2009 04:34:00 PM 0 comments
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MASH SF haz Vimeo Page On Cycling Vidz
THE REVIVAL from morehartfilms on Vimeo.
our favorite renegade cycling bunch set up a video page to share all videos fixie/track related.. check them out.... lots of great ones on there..
agent Anonymous at 4/30/2009 11:31:00 AM 0 comments
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Bay Area GET DOWN! What's Jerkin?
Well.. Another dance craze to report on. Now a few of us from the ¢ollective were in the bay area last weekend for SF BEERFEST, which was totally awesome btw. (Big ups to Agent Adrian for the organization of such a large crew from Los Angeles, San Diego, Irvine, all over CA.)
So here we were, a few of us in the Westfield Shopping Centre SF / Powell Bart Station Mall. and i was headed out of Bloomingdales with a good friend of mine on the way to check out Clarks or something, and i see a bunch of hypebeast/skater kids straight up just dancing in the mall...
I didnt think anything of it and thought it was just some random crazy stuff. But then i passed these two filipino kids on the escalator (they looked young) and i heard them talking about these other kids (the ones i saw earlier dancing in front of the Banana Republic. And as soon as we stepped off the escalator, he proceeded to attempt his dance moves, which was similar.
It was at that moment i was like WTF is going on... When it all hit me like a MACK truck... THEY WERE JERKIN...
Now here in LA my friends and I have this little inside joke about this song JERKIN by new boyz... One of the good homies would always bump this hard, and now in my car i bump this hard... My favorite Jerkin vid is still with the little kid in the playground on the kiddie slide, thats always funny!
So to all those SF kids i saw in the mall getting down... Go ahead! and get ya JERKIN on!
This is how we get down JERKIN in C-ARSON. South Bay Edition!
agent Anonymous at 4/29/2009 09:55:00 AM 0 comments
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Im On A Bike! - Lonely Island?
well many of you know about im on a boat feat. tpain and lonely island .....
but since most of us here on the collective dont own a boat.. .we really cant relate... but we sure as heck can relate to riding a bike!!!!
gotta love white people doing they thang!!!! here is another classic white rapper!!!
this one is for you mike..
agent Anonymous at 4/23/2009 09:45:00 AM 2 comments
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We're Going To Have To Let You Go...
I sat down, participated in the remainder of the meeting, as usual, and returned to my desk. I cranked out some work (I was very productive that day) until lunch time came around. I called in a Turkey Cobb from Con Pane (some of the best sandwiches in town) and got ready to go pick it up when my project manager suggested that I cancel my lunch order and he could take me to lunch. This seemed odd as we usually went to lunch on Fridays, and he never took me lunch, we went and got lunch together. This seemed odd but I didn't think much more of it.
As we were driving to get some fish tacos from Blue Water Grill (best grilled fish tacos, period) I noticed, in my peripherals, that my project manager was looking at me a lot. It seemed as if he was trying to gauge my mood or get some sort of feedback from me. I thought this was odd but just kept acting as I normally would.
I stepped up and ordered my food and so did my project manager and he pulled out the corporate card. I asked, "oh, it's on the company today?" and he responded with a simple, yet uneasy, "yeah." I walked over to use the restroom while he finished paying. I used the toilet, washed my hands, paused, looked at myself in the mirror and said out loud, "I'm getting fired."
I went out and joined my project manager at the table. We made a little small talk and when we hit a small lull in the conversation, he started in with, "I'm sure you know why we're here." It was pretty generic, but very fitting. We sat and talked for a long while, it was a very positive meeting and I took a lot away from it. I went back to the office, signed the paperwork with my boss, and then was asked to pack up my things and leave that day.
Overall this is a positive thing. I was looking to move on soon and this puts me in a better place financially than if I had quit. Positives aside though, it was a very surreal experience. For much of it (after lunch), I felt very detached from the process, it was as if I was observing what was happening, rather than being a part of it. For over two years they trusted me in foreign countries, a company cell phone, and a company credit card, yet, they spoke of my departure as if I was never trusted to return to the office (even if for a visit). If I forgot anything, just e-mail someone and they could get it for me. I understand they have to protect themselves, but it felt as if I was being voted off the island, rather then respectfully discharged.
Above all though, the oddest thing about it all is a loss of identity. I am no longer a Design Engineer for an environmental company, I am defined by the other things (volunteer, unemployed engineer, etc.). No matter how much you may not like your job, it is still a huge part of who you are and to lose that identity was probably the biggest adjustment of all.
That being said, here's to bigger and better things!
agent Adrian at 4/23/2009 02:27:00 AM 0 comments
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text: BP refuses EPA order to switch to less-toxic oil dispersant --Oil washes ashore on 50 miles of Louisiana shoreline as tensions mount over how to treat the spill in the Gulf of Mexico. 23 May 2010 BP has rebuffed demands from government officials and environmentalists to use a less-toxic dispersant to break up the oil from its massive offshore spill, saying that the chemical product it is now using continues to be "the best option for subsea application." On Thursday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency gave the London-based company 72 hours to replace the dispersant Corexit 9500 or to describe in detail why other dispersants fail to meet environmental standards.


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Noetic Hatter's review published on Letterboxd :
I have read a few of the Hellboy and BPRD comics – enough to know that this film captures their tone quite accurately. At his best, Hellboy walks a line between comedy, absurdity, and horror that have made him one of the most beloved characters in modern comics. He's Wolverine meets Ben Grimm meets Ghost Rider. Del Toro gets it. Ron Perelman, John Hurt, and Selma Blair get it. (and David Hyde Pearce is just distracting as the voice of Abe Sapien, but it's not really his fault)
We get slimy immortal monsters, a creepy assassin who may or may not be clockwork, Rasputin back from the dead (or was he ever dead?), Nazis, kittens, and Jeffrey Tambor. What's not to love? Even the 10-yr old CGI looks pretty good – especially when Liz goes all "flame on".
The film might have been a half hour shorter. Some of the fight scenes dragged, and they were at times tough to follow. I could have done without the scenes of new kid Myers trying to chat up Liz, too -- we knew that wouldn't go anywhere. But apart from those nits, I'd be hard pressed to find anything to dislike about this wonderful genre picture.