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by PacoSvengali
This is the first part of a cuckold story. If you don't like wives having sex with men that are not their husbands, with no revenge, then I recommend not reading it.
I'm sure every good husband has only the best to say about his wife; I'm of no exception. Though you have only my word to believe, I promise you the person I'm about to describe is of no exaggeration. My wife, Irene, was beautiful in every possible way one could fathom. What I found most amazing about her beauty, was its ability to go unnoticed; when she wanted it to. I certainly don't mean that for any instance she was not the same beautiful woman she always is; however, if almost by magic, she would just blend in. Anyone passing her on the street would almost certainly give her no extra attention. But the moment she wanted to be the center of attention, the switch would be turned on and she would light up any room she walked into; though that is very rare. Now, that certainly is an accomplishment that would be difficult to achieve without effort and so it almost goes without saying, my wife worked hard at it. It was a skill she had been training from the first day that boys started noticing her. It came from her vast sense of modesty and reserve. Though she did not often have the urge to flaunt, I can certainly say with confidence, that she was not prudish. Irene was petite, with a full size bust and tush. It was amazing that she manage to keep her figure even past collage, but I guess that came from all that time in the gym.
Dwayne , or as I would call him "Old Man," is exactly as the name implies, an old man. One who could describe himself with a lot more flatter than I. It wasn't that I had a hatred for the man, just a proverbial bad taste. Which you will later learn came with good reason. The worse part about it all, would be that I needed the old man. The way a person who wants to sell his soul needs the devil. And like those few, who have an unquenchable thirst that leads them either success or madness, I did something previously unimaginable; I surrendered to my greedy lust. Now, I don't mean to paint the old man as some kind of living Beelzebub; that would be harsh and I have to be honest, far worse than his actual character. Except for his arrogance, the man was actually decent, having no worse fault than the next guy. Perhaps the real demon that I was trying to describe was inside me; the one we all have but are not suppose to pay any attention. Well, mine had taken complete control and was behind the wheel. But I'm getting off track, back to Dwayne. He is around 60, aged well and actually decent shape for his milage. But I've always heard black men aged like a whiskey. Contrasting with his dark skin was greying hair and I believe for any woman around his age would consider him a great catch. But how could a woman many years younger be attracted to this man? With my help, the answer is my wife.
How it all began:
It was our anniversary, and I had the usual plans; dinner and drinks. It would have been like any other weekend that we went out. Except, this time we was going to a new place, a higher end joint and we had the attire to match. Myself, a nice dark gray tailored suit; with the right amount of color splashed in at the rights spots. I was putting on the finishing touches when Irene comes gliding into the room. Until then, I hadn't seen her dress except on the rack; it was a black, form fitting, and a work of art. A dress that wrapped around her body like it was created just for her. Stopping right above the knee, with the sides open allowing her legs to tease any onlookers while she walked but would swiftly close back when she had stopped. The tops of her white smooth breasts clearly showing, allowing the most perfect cleavage. To finish it off, as if that wasn't enough, only a few well placed threads covered her back. With the open back, tapering closed right above her large round tush. I had never seen my wife dress like this before, and if it wasn't for the expensive reservations then I would have made love to her right there in the room.
However, we was off on our date. Upon entering the restaurant, which was more of a club, we was sat down in a corner booth. From there we could see all the dancing in the center of the room as well as the patrons sitting at the bar.
"Thank you, so much," Irene spoke to me; breaking the silence which slightly startled me. I look up from my plate and see her staring at me with those beautiful eyes; she was grinning ear to ear.
"For what?" I said, smiling back.
"Taking me out to this place and dressing up. For just being so loving and caring. I know dancing isn't your thing and it would have been easier to just take me to our usual spot. I understand we have hit a rough spot and I can't help but feel it is my fault"
I didn't care much for dancing but I cared a lot for her and she loves to dance. I knew the rough spot she was referring; things has slowed down in the bedroom. But that was expected, no two people could be sexually at each other all the time. Especially after being married for a while. Still, we couldn't help notice it, even it was perfectly normal. Except, I been acting strange and Irene believed it was from our lack of love making. I have to admit, however, that I accidentally put the thought into her mind. See, I have recently developed a fantasy; one that might be considered slightly eccentric. From discovery the topic; then avidly reading Hott Wife stories, I began to have a strong desire to see my wife fuck other men. I can't fully explain how a man can have such a drive but I had it. I think it came from a strong enjoyment for porn. I really enjoyed seeing women get passionately fucked, especially beautiful innocent looking women. And there is no woman I find more beautiful than my Irene, except she doesn't just looks innocent, she is innocent. It sounds something akin to being psychotic, after saying it outloud but I wanted to see her lose her innocence. I don't mean raped or even in the slightest forced; I wanted her to willingly surrender it. I wanted to sit back and watch her, just for the night, get fucked. It would be like my own private porn. I could see all the details and hear all the sounds. It was from this constantly consuming mad desire that I finally got up the nerve to talk to Irene about my fantasy. I don't know what I was hoping to achieve or what reaction I expected from her. Truth was, I didn't care. It made no sense, but there was no talking sense back into me. I waited until we was laying in bed one night and I asked her if she had any fantasies. I got the usual romantic fantasy, candles and whatnot. It was then that I asked her if she ever wanted to sleep with anyone else. She immediately got upset and started to battering me with questions. She asked, "Are you wanting to sleep with someone else or see other people?" I panicked, I might not have planned her reaction but I certainly didn't imagine this would have been it. I tried to reconcile and explain I had a fantasy of my own but the damage had already been done. She didn't want to hear anything else; she believed I wanted to sleep with other women because of our own slowed sex life. She eventually cheered back up but I knew it was still on her mind. From fear of opening up an old wound, I left the topic alone. But tonight, I wanted to address the issue and let her know that I didn't have any desire to be with other women. So it was now that I took the plunge and replied to her previous comment about the "rough spot."
"Babe, I know you believe that I want to sleep with other women and that our love making is not at the level I want. But I promise you that isn't the case. That night, I simply wanted to ask your fantasy and tell you one of my own; which doesn't involve other women."
"I know, and I'm sorry" she replied. "I just keep hearing about men having these high sex drives and I was afraid you wanted to be with another woman. I know I overreacted and should have let you finish before I jumped to conclusions."
We reached out and held hands for a second to say "I love you." Before we could pick up conversation, the waiter came over to our table with a new round of drinks.
"I didn't order these," I told the waiter.
"It is from the gentleman over there," he replied; pointing at an older black gentleman sitting at the bar. Me and my wife raised our glasses to him simultaneously smiling, in a show of thanks.
"Why do you think he bought us these," my wife asked me.
Replying with, "I probably say he thinks you're attractive, you are the best looking woman in the place."
"Don't be silly; we are clearly together. And I am not the best looking woman here." my wife stated with curious tone of voice.
"Yes you are. And apparently I'm not the only one who thinks so. Think about it; what other reason would he?" I stated.
"If that was the case then why did he buy you one too? Don't tell me he thinks we are both attractive," she jokingly asked.
"Of course not, but he isn't going to just buy you one with me here. I'm sure he is bold but probably not that bold." I returned.
My wife stared at her drink in thought and I couldn't help but wonder why this gesture had her in such awe. Then it dawned on me; my wife never had a guy buy her a drink. She wasn't much of a drinker before we married and didn't, if any, go to bars. I had not just been the only guy to have sex with her but really flirt with her. It was at that moment, I done something without really thinking. I looked over at the man and waved him over. Now I know what you are thinking, I did this in the hopes of fulfilling my fantasy but I really didn't. I guess, I thought he was too old for my wife to find attractive. I had simply wanted to see her reaction to a little bit of flirting, kind of a test run. My wife saw what I had done and began to panic.
"What you doing!?" she firmly asked.
"I figured we could thank him for the drinks." I replied, matter of factly. " It would be rude if we didn't." Before anything else could be said, the older gentleman had arrived at our table. "We wanted to thank you for the drinks. Please, have a seat" I told him.
"Your welcome," he spoke. It was actually my way of saying thank you.
"For what?" My wife asked with genuine curiosity. I was actually shocked she said anything at all but I would soon learn that my wife was full of surprises.
"For bringing that beautiful face here in this joint." He told her. This made my wife blush and look away. I could tell she didn't know how to take the compliment.
"You're welcome," I quickly replied on her behalf. It was at that time I introduced us, with him doing the same. It was at that time I learned his name, Dwayne; it would be one that I didn't forget. The conversation continued along with the drinks. None of us was getting drunk but we was certainly feeling it. My wife began to open up more with her eventually becoming actively engaged in the conversation. It was after a while that I noticed the conversation had became mainly between her and him. I was now on the side lines and though they was a sting of jealousy, it was a pain I enjoyed. I simply set back and watched the show. Irene wasn't heavenly flirting but she was enjoying herself. She kept laughing a lot and smiling. After the old man made one of his jokes, he manage to place his hand on her's; it was only for a second before she pulled away but the fact they touched, sent my mind rampant. It was inevitable that my wife had to use the lady's room. She excused herself thus leaving me and the old man to talk.
"You have a very beautiful wife." He told me. "Mind if I take her out on the floor for a dance?"
"I don't mind but my wife is very shy. If you can get her on the dance floor with you then you have earned it."
"She doesn't like to dance?" He asked.
"Oh no, she loves to dance and is great at it. But again, my wife is very shy until she gets comfortable with you and that normally takes a while. However, I have to admit, you have gotten her to open up a lot in the conversation, she normally doesn't say more than a few words to strangers. So you might have a chance"
"We hit it off nicely; perfect match." He said, more as a spoken thought to himself. Then with clear direction toward me, he informed, "Just don't intervene and I will do more than dance with her."
"What does that mean?" I asked; shocked by his bold comment; not expecting it. "What are your intentions with my wife?" I should have told him to get the hell away and I attempted to portray some authority in my words but if I had to be honest then I was intrigued. My demons had stopped me from making what would have been considered as a rational reaction.
It was at that point the old man spoke with sternness. "Listen, I have gotten bolder with my age and I never was one for modesty. When you get closer to the end of your life you aren't afforded patience. I don't want to waste my time, if you want me gone then I'm gone. But if you want this to happen as much as I do and I have a sense you do, then just stay out of my way. And if you want to help then just follow my lead."
I just set there for a second with my mouth slightly open and a dumb look on my face. Before I could say a word my wife returned. Dwayne stood up and excused himself to the restroom next. I must have still had that look because my then asked, "Honey, what is wrong? You look like you have seen a ghost."
I didn't know what to say or what to do; I was faced with one hell of a dilemma. In one hand, I have the proper thing to do, by either telling the old man to leave when he got back or avoid a possible confrontation by leaving the restaurant. In the other hand, I just do as he said, sit back and enjoy the show. Deep down I knew that was what I wanted. I kept asking me if he could really pull it off: could he get my wife to bed and make her lose all inhibition.
"Of course not; what am I thinking?" I said to myself. My proper conservative wife, that has only slept with me, hook up with this old man; talk about ridiculous. But I was fighting a losing battle with myself. The images kept coming back into my thoughts; playing over and over. Earlier I had rationalized that with him being an older man would have made it almost impossible for any relations to develop between them. However, now I didn't worry about the probability, just how sweet it would be to see it happen. What more depraved to see innocence lost to someone like that. Even though the old man was clearly in shape, there was still a vast age difference. The battle came to an end within my mind, with no clear winner. I just kept telling myself, "We will see what happens. You can always stop it later." What seemed like forever I realized had been only a few minutes. My wife was carrying on about something that I hadn't been paying attention to. I interrupted her with a question.
"Babe, what you think about Dwayne?" I asked.
"He is very charming and funny. I was first afraid he was going to be a creep when you had him come over but I am pleasantly surprised. You don't think he is ruining our night, do you?" she spoke with a smile on her face; she was clearly enjoying the evening and alcohol.
"He isn't ruining mine as long as he isn't ruining yours." I told her.
"Oh no. Not at all." Her short reply made me curious. She was obviously liking his company but for how long? He may have enough charm to keep this up but the real question needed to be answered; was it enough to take it to the next level? About this time, Dwayne came back to answer that question. Except, it wouldn't be a clear yes or no; it would be a long drawn out event.
While taking a seat the old man began to talk to Irene again, "You look like a hell of a dancer and the way your husband talked, it seems that is correct."
"I don't know how good I am but I do enjoy it. You two know it is rude to talk about someone when they aren't there, don't you?" She responded playfully; garnishing her remark with a little laugh.
"Then let's dance, I'm wanting to see your moves. Because I can't believe life would permit someone who looks as beautiful as you an ability to dance also; you only get one great gift." The old man smoothly complimented my wife again. He been throwing them in since he first set down and I believe they was having an effect on my wife. With this last remark, I noticed a little challenge; so as to trick her into believe she was merely proving him wrong instead of accepting a romantic gesture.
"I don't know," my wife bashfully responded, cutely looking away. "Knowing my luck I would fall flat on my face. Plus, my husband and I haven't even got the chance to dance tonight." Looking directly at me for reinforcement she then said, "Isn't that right? We are suppose to first dance together and it is late; we got to get home."
"Nonsense," said the old man. "You have plenty of time. After all, the night is still young." Then looking at me, he firmly asked, "Isn't that right?"
It was at that moment both my wife and the old man was looking directly at me; clear that the decision was left for me to decide. A thousand things was running thru my mind but not a moment was made to stop and really think before I blurted out, "Go ahead Irene, it would be fun to watch." It was clear that my top head wasn't making the decisions. Little did I notice at the time the double meaning my words could be taken.
"Fantastic," old man remarked. "I will be waiting on the dance floor." With that he was off.
My wife quickly spouted under her breath, " What was all that about?"
"What do you mean," I replied; knowing exactly what she meant.
"He wants to dance with me! Don't you think that is inappropriate? And I'm starting to believe he is flirting." She naively stated.
I couldn't help but laugh a little when I said. "Of course he was flirting. But the man is much older and I think you have a chance to make his day. I don't think it is inappropriate so long as we agree, and I don't have any problem with it. Go have fun."
My wife gave me a strange look, then without saying another word, stood up and headed to the dance floor. "That was easier than expected," I thought to myself. Not considering the repercussions of the night.
With each new song you could see my wife begin to loosen up.I don't know how long exactly went by but eventually my wife was completely comfortable dancing with this person, who was for the most part, a stranger.
I, myself, was always getting comfortable but alone in my chair; just sitting back watching the show. I felt like a writer who for the first time was seeing his play come to life. I had envisioned this happening over and over in fantasies. Though, I would have never thought it would have been with a older black man. I also had to admit to myself a disturbing reality. Before it was only about sex; watching my wife get fucked. But seeing them enjoying each other's company added an entire new level of taboo. A hundred different emotions was running through my mind. It was so intense that I was actually beginning to slightly pursperate. I could see my wife and this old man talking while they dance; she was laughing and smiling the whole time. Every now and then he would touch her nonchalantly. Grab her hand so as to spin her around, kind of thing. They looked such an odd couple, which only added in my excitement. I knew other people had noticed them dancing, wondering about the relationship. I knew this because I over heard another young couple briefly mention them.
The woman had asked her boyfriend what he thought about them.
He then told her he thought it might be her "sugardaddy."
The woman then replied, "I think they may be just friends."
I couldn't resist thinking to myself, "Not if I could help it." Yes, it was after seeing them dance, that I had decided to assist dwayne seal the deal.
Finally after some more dancing my wife and the old man came back to our table. The laughter and conversation came with them. It actually took a minute before my wife even acknowledge my presence.
"Honey, did you see us dance?" she asked me.
"Of course, you two was great out there." I replied. "Why did you quit?"
It was at that moment when dwayne cut in by saying, "We just needed a break, she is wearing this old man out. Don't worry, we are getting back out there." It was then that a huge smirk appeared on his face. He knew I was not a threat to him. They may not have done the deed yet, but me and him both knew I gave her away for the night.
"Honey, I think it is time for us to dance, don't you think?" Irene asked me, trying to share her attention between the both of us. My wife was enjoying his company but she was still a faithful wife. I loved her, and she loved me. That should have been enough; but not for me. I had made my decision to help him and that was what I did.
"I'm tired, and he is such a better dancer than me. Why don't you drink some, relax and then get back out there." I told her. She may have had a puzzled look on her face the first time she went out on the dance floor but it was nothing compared to the one now.
With that statement, my wife took a sip of her drink. Before anything new could be said, the old man was assisting my wife to her feet for another go. They began again with their dancing; one song then two. The normal enjoyment found their faces like before. But with the third song came something different, it was a slow one and I realized they hadn't had one of them yet. It was the big moment, my wife look over at me and I simply returned a smile. They came closer to each other, placing their hands on the normal spots and did what two people do on a slow song.
You could see the difference in height resulting from my wife being a foot shorter than him. But what you could really notice was their contrasting skin color.
After a obviously romantic slow dance they approach the table; again my wife excused herself to the lady's room. It left me and the old man time to talk once more.
"I want you to leave." He bluntly told me.
"What?" I asked confused. "No way I'm going to leave her."
"You don't have to actually leave, just make her think you are. Tell her you have gotten sick, and go park the car somewhere else. Stay hidden." He told me.
"She will want to go with me," I pointed out.
"Maybe, but I don't think so. Really convince her you want her to stay with me and have fun. I think she will stay, I have gotten really far with her but she won't go any more as long as she thinks you are watching." He told me, sounding very confident in himself.
We exchanged numbers, so as to text each other. Shortly after my wife had returned. It was then I told her I was feeling sick and wanted to go home. My wife without protest went to say goodbye to the old man but she hadn't finished before I interrupted her.
"Irene, just because I'm sick doesn't mean you have to go home. Stay here and have fun with Dwayne." I informed her.
"Honey?" Was all she could say at first. She had an expression of pure confusion. Glancing back between me and the old man, my wife finally asked him to excuse us, so as to speak in private.
"What are you trying to tell me to do?" she angrily questioned. "You know I can't stay here with him, I'm married to you. "
"Of course you can, who made those rules? I'm your husband and if I say you can then there is no problem with it. What you afraid of having fun?"
"You don't even know he wants me to stay with him, you haven't even asked. You are treating me like a child, putting me off on someone else like I need to be baby set." Replied Irene. "And how do we know he isn't some crazy murderer?"
She actually brought up a good point on that one but I think we both knew he wasn't and so I reassured her. "Babe, you have spent hours with him, does he seem like a crazy killer?
"No, he actually is a gentleman" she replied; knowing it was only to get a response.
"We are all adults and no one is babysitting anybody. I have faith he would love to spend more time with you." I said. Before my wife had even the slightest chance to reply, I had began moving toward where Dwayne was standing.
"Get back here," I heard her reply from behind.
"Hey Dwayne! I said loudly to get his attention. "Mind if you babysit my wife." I couldn't help but laugh a little when I said it. I noticed the mean look my wife gave me when she heard me. Even when she was upset she was extremely cute.
"Of course not, it would be my pleasure. Not everyday I get to spend time alone with a beautiful woman such as Irene." he stated. It was at that moment he looked over at her and ask, "Is this what you want, Irene?"
My wife looked back and forth between us. You could notice she was thinking. Finally she said, "Yeah, I would like that."
I don't know if she thought I was bluffing and was just trying to call it but before anything else could be said, I told them goodbye and kissed my wife on the cheek.
"Call me if you need me," I told Irene as I walked away. As I turned to look at Irene I noticed she had that same priceless look of confusion she seem to express repeatable tonight.
I didn't give her much option in the matter but I knew it was just the push she needed.


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It's been over eight years since the Beverly High boys' lacrosse team last lost a Northeastern Conference contest.
It's been over eight years since the Beverly High boys' lacrosse team last lost a Northeastern Conference contest.
Now with the streak holding firm at 97 (the Panthers don't have enough NEC games left this season to hit 100), the Panthers once again can add another banner to the gymnasium after wrapping up another conference title with a 9-7 win over Salem last Friday.
For a team that's chugging toward 100 straight NEC wins, the Salem one was less than comfortable.
"If I remember right, the last time we lost a conference game,'' recalled Panther coach Peter Ginolfi, "it was back against (Ipswich) and they beat us in a close one. But ever since then we've been able to win in the conference, and we haven't been involved in a lot of close games. But the Salem game gave us a scare, and they just hung around and didn't go away."
Recently, several impressive winning streaks in local high school sports have made headlines. Not long ago, the Reading High boys outdoor track team posted a winning streak that spanned 30 years from 1971-2001. Other notable streaks included the Marblehead girls tennis team, which boasted a winning streak of over 50 games.
During the 1990s, the Reading High boys hockey team posted a 75-game unbeaten streak, while garnering five consecutive Middlesex League titles.
Still, despite knowing their among elite company, Ginolfi and the Panthers have managed to take their impressive accomplishments in stride.
"It's nice that we've been able to have this (streak),'' said Ginolfi. "But we don't let the pressure of it get to us. The kids have worked extremely hard in the off-season, and so far they've done a great job. We're hoping we can finish out the season strong and focus on the tournament."
With an abundance of seniors returning from last year's squad, the Panthers were once again the early favorites to win the title. As expected the Panthers delivered another impressive campaign, posting a 10-0 mark in the conference along with a 13-3 overall mark.
"There have been so many talented kids that have come and gone through the program,'' said Ginolfi. "We've had a couple of guys go (Division 1) and others go on to play lacrosse in college."
During the 97 game winning streak in the conference, the Panthers have certainly encountered several close calls in contests with Danvers during the 2005 season.
"I remember there were a couple of one point games with Danvers,'' said Ginolfi. "Danvers was one of the top teams in the conference and we were able to pull off some wins. We had some battles with Ipswich a few years back, so we've had our share of close games."
But following its win over Salem, the Panthers still have one more conference match-up left on the schedule against winless Lynn English. Should the Panthers win, they'll be shooting for win number 100 next season.
"We're really not even thinking about that right now,'' said Ginolfi. "We have some tough games ahead, and we're facing some of the top teams in the state right now. The next few games will be a great test for us as we prepare for the tournament."

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Well known throughout the world, Camembert is often imitated (and poorly), but connoisseurs know that the true Camembert comes from only five departments in Normandie. It is produced from raw milk and ladled into cheese vats. A genuine Camembert mentions the production process on its packaging. A good cheese is "affine" (matured) to the very heart of cheese. Its pate is a clear yellow with a delicate, subtle salty taste. It has a delicate, subtle salty taste, with a fruity tang. The rind is striped, with a white velvet, and red pigments. The dough is a clear yellow.
Sweet white wine: Coteaux du Layon (Chenin Blanc grape) Light red wine: Beaujolais (Gamay Noir grape) Cider
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You can read more about about "Paws for the Cause" and see photos from the event on the Medomak Valley All-Sports Boosters Facebook page.
All of us at Maine Breast Cancer Coalition want to thank all the athletes, their parents, coaches, the booster organizers and all the other volunteers who made this event possible!
Photo, left to right: John Murphy and Gayle Murphy, organizers and sponsors; Matt Lash, MVHS athletic director; Michelle DePatie, Boosters president; Pam Sirois, Maine Breast Cancer Coalition board chair; Carol Beagan, MBCC treasurer
Visit their website at www.triagecancer.org/conferences to register!
Triage Cancer Conferences include sessions on:
Being an empowered patient and advocate
Understanding Your Health Insurance Options
Navigating Your Health Insurance Coverage, Clinical Trials, & Appeals
Being Prepared: Estate Planning & Other Documents
Employment Issues: Working Through Treatment, Job Search, Taking Time Off, & Returning to Work
Navigating Finances After Cancer
Accessing Financial Assistance Options
Saturday, October 27
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Dempsey Center
29 Lowell Street, 5th Floor
Lewiston, ME 04240
AUGUSTA, Maine—Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap today announced the 10-year anniversary of the initial release of Maine Breast Cancer Support specialty license plate, which raises funds to combat breast cancer in Maine.
The plates were first made available to the public on October 1, 2008. Today, there are 25,002 of these "pink ribbon" plates on the road, which have raised $3,141,385, with more than $2,950,047 going to the Breast Cancer Support Services Fund over the past 10 years.
"I am proud that the State of Maine has been a leader in the fight against breast cancer. It's nearly impossible to find someone whose life has not been touched by cancer, whether they've experienced it personally or through the journey of a family member, friend or coworker. And that's probably why this plate is so popular," said Secretary Dunlap. "The pink ribbon license plates have allowed Mainers in every community to make their voice heard and to contribute to this ongoing battle. The funds raised by these plates make a difference in people's lives throughout the state."
In addition, earlier this year Hannaford Supermarkets made a generous donation to the Maine Breast Cancer Coalition of $2,500 worth of food cards, which were awarded to Support Service Fundapplicants who needed support for living expenses and nutrition while in breast cancer treatment.
Maine Breast Cancer Coalition is grateful to Hannaford Supermarkets for their support
and to all the generous shoppers who make donations. These donations will make a difference
in the lives of Maine residents in need.


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When I started
I started swimming when I was 7 years old, beginning swimming competitively those 25 yard lengths of the pool. =)
How I started
I started because it was one of those sports my parents encouraged me to try out. I just fell in love with it. There was never any other sport or activity that I got in to after I started swimming at 7. I tried other sports but this was the one that really stuck with me, water polo joining later on.
I have many accomplishments. I was an All American swimmer in high school, getting 2nd in the state my senior year. I also placed in the big tens when I was swimming for the University of Michigan. I have helped many people to date learn how to swim. I have had many start from the very bottom, not knowing anything about swimming, being terrified of the deep end and being able to help them get rid of that fear and reach their accomplishments. Helping people learn how to swim is really one of the greatest accomplishments I have ever had.
I started playing water polo when I was in 7th grade. I am now 24.
I started because of my background as a competitive swimmer. The two sports just go hand in hand very well. I gradually fell in love with sport and continued to play it for years after that. I continued on to play water polo in college at a varsity level.
Why I love it
I love it because it is such a team sport. It allows you to not only be very comfortable in the water but it forms bonds between teammates and friends that will stick with you forever. It is also a lot of fun to play!
How I stay motivated
I stay motivated playing water polo the same way I stay motivated to swim or work out in general. You just have to continually tell yourself that it is good for you and that you are helping yourself by doing some physical activity just a little bit every day. There are days that are tough and days that will be hard but you will recover and it will get better.
I have played on the varsity team in high school, at the varsity level at college as well as been a part of a national water polo team for the past 3 years. I have coached water polo for two programs. I am currently the head coach now for a high school team in the Lansing area. I have a lot of experience in the water as well as on the side lines coaching for water polo.
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The Tricon Global Restaurants chain is making the approaching launch of Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox the centerpiece of its holiday marketing program-backed by an anticipated $70 million multimedia campaign-in hopes that the tech industry's reputation for innovation will put a much-needed topspin on the taco brand's flagging image. Interpublic Group of Cos.' Foote, Cone & Belding Worldwide, San Francisco, is handling the massive push, which begins Oct. 18.
The partners have already broken a teaser ad in the November issue of Imagine Media's Xbox magazine with the line, "The Xbox era begins at Taco Bell, 10.18.01." Xbox goes on sale Nov. 15.
Taco Bell's national Xbox program involves a multi-tiered sweepstakes with various prize pools that enable gamers to enter to win the console, software titles and other prizes. Taco Bell will support the five-week program with a bevy of primetime TV ad buys, in-store materials, window displays, tray liners, bags and print ads. "It's a very heavily supported program," according to a person familiar with the effort, who declined to offer specific figures. Taco Bell at deadline hadn't returned calls. Although the original plan called for placing Xbox consoles in Taco Bell stores for sampling, that idea has since been abandoned.
Taco Bell's tech turn began last month with a new branding effort starring Amazon.com CEO Jeff Bezos discussing the latest handheld with staffers. The handheld he was shilling wasn't a Palm, though, but a Taco Bell chicken quesadilla. The tag line: "Think outside the bun." (FCB and Mr. Bezos have a history: FCB was Amazon.com's agency till last December.)
In another spot for the grilled quesadillas, a voice-over uses technobabble like "gooey interface" and "ergonomic design for easy downloading" to describe the flat, cheese-and-meat-filled tortillas.
"We really want consumers to think differently about their eating habits, differently about their food choices," said a spokeswoman, in explaining the effort. To boost sales, Emil Brolick, the chain's president, has broadened the target demographic from teens and young adults to include older consumers with deeper pockets and higher food quality expectations.
As part of the transformation, Taco Bell installed grills to upgrade its menu to better compete against such "fresh Mexican" chains as Burrito Beach and McDonald Corp.'s Chipotle. Like the Silicon Valley set the chain is emulating, many of the new products Taco Bell is introducing have been in test for several years and some were originally rejected, according to one executive close to the brand.
When franchisees met in Orlando last week for its annual convention, Taco Bell executives said the new spots have driven double-digit sales increases. Time will tell, however, whether the new campaign has a lasting effect.
Despite a string of new products and tie-ins with the film, "Tomb Raider," the chain has lagged in same-store sales for six straight quarters behind sibling chains Pizza Hut and KFC. For the quarter ended Sept. 8, Taco Bell same-store sales fell 2%. In the four-week period ended that same date, the fall was worse, at 4%. Pizza Hut and KFC, meanwhile, reported flat same-store sales in the quarter. For the four-week period, KFC's same-store sales were up 2% while and Pizza Hut's same-store sales rose 1%.
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Muhammad Ali anoints Prince Charles as 'the greatest'
Muhammad Ali hailed Britain's Prince Charles as "the greatest" on Friday as the heir to the British throne wrapped up a US tour with a visit to the boxing legend's hometown.
Charles, accompanied by his wife Camilla, fulfilled a packed schedule in the Kentucky city of Louisville that reflected his keen interest in agriculture and the environment.
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall were also treated to performances at a cultural festival at the city's Kentucky Center for African American Heritage.
But the warmest welcome no doubt came in the form of a letter from Ali, a Louisville native and three-time heavyweight champion widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time.
"We are honored that you have come to explore, share and learn about new sustainable initiatives that are so close to your hearts," Ali wrote to the royal couple.
"As you travel back to your homeland, we hope you know how much this city respects and admires the many contributions you have made in the world. We think you are the greatest," he added.
The letter was read to Charles and Camilla by Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer, and posted on the Instagram account of the prince's official resident Clarence House.
Ali, 73, famously nicknamed "The Greatest," has been battling Parkinson's disease for years, and in December checked into hospital with a bout of pneumonia.
Charles, 66, and Camilla, 67, spent most of the US visit in Washington, where they arrived Tuesday and met President Barack Obama on Thursday at the White House.
The prince is assuming more of the official duties that used to be performed by his mother Queen Elizabeth II, who turns 89 on April 21. She has been monarch since 1952
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Author has written 5 stories for Twilight, Night Angel Trilogy, Sunshine, and Teen Wolf.
Hey! I'm Anna, and I'm 18 from England :3
When will I update? Next week? Next year? Who knows :D I spend my time gaming, drawing, reading (books and comics) and now watching films. I have plenty of fandoms to write about... it's just whether or not I will! And please do excuse those fanfictions I have up. Check the date, it says 4 years ago; they are absolutely horrible, I know, but I like to keep them up for the lulz.


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Here, a method to characterize edible oils and edible oil mixtures through fingerprinting and the isolation of individual analyte differences is reported. Aroma and flavor analytes in extra virgin olive, olive, peanut, grapeseed, and vegetable oils were sampled with headspace solid-phase microextraction (HS-SPME). The samples were analyzed with complementary gas chromatography (GC) systems; two-dimensional GC paired with time-of-flight mass spectro-metry (GC×GC–TOF-MS) and one-dimensional GC coupled to high resolution TOF-MS. These methods allowed for comparing edible oil varieties by their chromatographic fingerprints, characterizing the samples with the identification of individual analyte differences, differentiating oil mixtures from pure oil varieties with principal component analysis (PCA), and confirming analyte identities with accurate mass data.
Characterization of food products, including distinguishing differences, is important in the food industry. Differences that are intentionally introduced are of particular interest. The global marketplace has seen an increase in cases of food fraud, which is loosely defined as the deliberate misrepresentation of a product for the purpose of monetary gain, with cost estimates of these types of fraud at $10–15 billion dollars per year (1). Olive oil adulteration ranks near the top of all reported food fraud cases with common adulterations including the substitution of olive-derived oils with other less expensive edible oils or the mislabeling of regular olive oils as extra virgin olive oil (2).
These adulterations are often difficult for a consumer to detect, but can decrease health benefits and have the potential for unintended exposure to allergens — for example, by adulteration with nut oils. Detecting food fraud experimentally is also challenging because of the inherent variations of natural products and the wide range of potential methods of adulteration. Targeted analytical tools to screen for specific analytes or known adulterants have the risk of missing new or unanticipated mechanisms of food fraud. Nontargeted analytical methods, especially those that isolate individual analytes within a food matrix and characterize complex food products, are well-suited for addressing these challenges.Gas chromatography (GC) is a well-established analytical approach used in the food industry for isolating individual analytes within a complex matrix. For many samples, one-dimensional GC is sufficient to isolate the components of the mixture, but as sample complexity increases so does the occurrence of coelution. One approach to handle increased complexity and analyte coelution is the use of comprehensive two-dimensional GC (GC×GC), which couples a complementary second separation dimension to the primary column and leads to an increase in the peak capacity, theoretically as high as the multiplicative of the individual peak capacities of each column. This technique has been shown to be a powerful method for analyzing food products (3).
Coupling GC separations with mass spectrometry (MS) provides a means for identifying the isolated analytes present in the food sample. When unanticipated analytes are present, identification can provide insight to the mode of adulteration. Time-of-flight (TOF) MS is especially beneficial for nontargeted analyses as it is capable of collecting full mass range data at fast acquisition rates and target analytes do not need to be specified before acquisition. Full mass range spectra can be library searched for identification and accurate mass information from high-resolution MS systems provides added confidence to identifications with formula computation capabilities. In this study, both one-dimensional (1D) and two-dimensional (2D) GC and both nominal and accurate mass MS systems were utilized, providing complementary and confirmatory information to characterize edible oils. These analytical tools have the potential to identify food fraud through differentiation of oil varieties and oil mixtures.


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As noted on the Tribune's pets blog, Unleashed, an advocacy outfit against the use of lawn chemicals is seeking videos about people whose pets have been harmed by the use of pesticides on lawns.
I certainly would not use pesticides on lawns in households with pets, or children. Another good reason to switch to organic lawn care.
But a more acute and often overlooked poisoning danger to dogs, especially, is carelessly stored pesticides. Curious dogs -- many of which will eat darn near anything -- can get into bags of weed-and-feed or other products lying around in garages and basesment within easy reach. If a bottle is knocked over, a dog or cat might taste the puddle to see what it is. (It's not just garden chemicals: Many pets are poisoned by sweet-tasting antifreeze.)
A black cat has crossed my path. Does so every day, in fact. Lives in the neighborhood. Uses my beds and pots as toilets and hides in my shrubs to stalk songbirds.
I'm not worried about bad luck, but I'm aggravated at the cat and even more aggravated at the owner -- somewhere nearby -- who doesn't keep the pet indoors where it's safer.
I wrote a piece last summer on how to make your own garden safe and inviting for your dog. But I think letting your dog or cat run around in other people's yards is inconsiderate of both your neighbors and your pet.
What about you? Do you have neighbor pet problems? How do you handle it? Do you let your cat run free?
This post is part of The Chicago Gardener, a blog of the Chicago Tribune. See more posts about animals here.
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Honesty, transparency and fairness.
Those are the qualities Stephen Crosby says he'll bring to his new job as head of the state gaming commission that will implement and oversee Massachusetts' new casino law.
And that, ladies and gentlemen, is exactly what the commonwealth needs as it embarks on this new and controversial path to economic development.
Crosby, who was named on Tuesday to the $150,000-a-year-post by Gov. Deval L. Patrick, appears to have the right stuff to take on the challenge of choosing sites for three resort-style casinos – and for keeping them honest once they're up and running.
The new commissioner has an undergraduate degree from Harvard and a law degree from Boston University. And, although most of his experience in politics has been on the Republican side of the aisle, he has the trust and confidence of the Democratic governor.
Crosby, who is dean of the McCormack Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies at the University of Massachusetts-Boston, served as Secretary of Administration and Finance under Gov. Paul Cellucci and as chief of staff to acting Gov. Jane Swift, both Republicans.
He has worked with Patrick, too. After winning the governor's race in 2006, Patrick appointed Crosby to co-chair a transition committee on budget and finance; in 2009, Patrick chose Crosby to head a review of salaries for top managers of semi-independent public agencies.
Crosby said he believes the state has a lot to gain from the casinos, especially jobs. "It will be up to me and the commission to assure both the public and the participants in the gaming industry that the process . . . is honest, transparent and fair," he said.
Four other members of the new gaming commission still must be picked. Attorney General Martha Coakley and state Treasurer Steven Grossman will each name one. Patrick, Coakley and Grossman will jointly name the final two.
We hope others chosen to serve on the commission will possess the strong credentials Crosby brings to the table.
Editorial: Stephen Crosby good choice for Massachusetts gaming commissioner
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WP_20171126_18_57_00_Pro.jpgWP_20171116_10_51_10_Pro.jpgThe Abbey Road Studios RIP OFF
I have bought a copy of Free Fire and water and compared tothe original Island ILPS9120 that it was going to replace I have found it to beCompressed lifeless dull and distorted
The hi frequencies that the super duper A4 certificate somuch brag about is not there
And the hi quality of that piece of paper whit the nice goldstamp preclude any more practical use for it.
The record run off is about 3 times larger than in theoriginal and this is a clear sign of poor mastering.
This is what Michael Fremerhave to say about the Rolling Stone Issue
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First, it's obvious that an advertising copy writerhas gotten his hands on a list of audiophile vernacular and he (or she) issprinkling it liberally and thoughtlessly.
The claim made here is that the original master tapes have been used to producethese half speed mastered cuts. Is that true? I very much doubt it. Ithink what's being used are digital files sourced at some point from the tapes.That would be very different from what's being claimed. Different enough in myopinion, that if what I think is happening here is true, it constitutes at bestdeception and at worst outright fraud.
I bet what's being used hereare 96/24 files made at some point from the master tapes. Which files? And madeby whom? Are these the same files used to cut lacquers for a truly horrible,dynamically squashed Exile On Mainstream box set issued a few years ago?If so, it doesn't matter if the cut is 1/2 speed, full speed, double time, 800xor whatever. It will still suck.
Until we get an Exile on Main Street cutfrom the tapes and without dynamic compression, we should not be supportingthis kind of projecteven if it was truthfully, not deceptively marketed. Thatgoes for the entire series in my opinion.
Itis sad to see the great Abbey Road Studios name get muddied.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Betty Ann Richardson of Hephzibah, died on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at Select Specialty Hospital. She was 74 years old. Betty was born in Chester, SC and grew up in Newberry, SC. She was the daughter of Beatrice and Bill Dillashaw. Betty was preceded in death by one son Gary C. Richardson. Betty loved animals and she was a volunteer with the American Red Cross. Her life and her heart was the love for her three sons Survivors include three sons, Delmas C. Richardson Jr., of Augusta, Stanley R. Richardson and his wife Suzanne of North Augusta, and Kenneth L. Richardson of Hephzibah, and three grandchildren. Interment will be held at Newberry Memorial Gardens in Newberry, SC at a later date and time. The Poteet Funeral Home 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta is in charge of the arrangements. Friends may sign the online guest register at: www.Poteetfuneralhomes.com Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
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|Transluminal balloon angioplasty improves brain tissue oxygenation and metabolism in severe vasospasm after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: case report.
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|PMID: 12657196 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE
|OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE: The effect of transluminal balloon angioplasty on cerebral biochemical monitoring during treatment of severe cerebral vasospasm after subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) was investigated. CLINICAL PRESENTATION: In a 36-year-old man, an anterior communicating artery aneurysm caused an SAH (Hunt and Hess Grade IV, Fisher Grade III). After clipping, intraparenchymal monitoring (intracranial pressure, brain tissue oxygen tension [P(ti)O(2)], and microdialysis sampling of extracellular glucose, lactate, pyruvate, and glutamate) was initiated. Flow velocities obtained by transcranial Doppler sonography increased in the internal carotid artery (ICA)/middle cerebral artery bilaterally. INTERVENTION: After a decrease of P(ti)O(2) to less than 2 mm Hg and an increase of the lactate-to-pyruvate ratio to 44 in the territorial region of the left ICA, angiography demonstrated a 70 to 80% stenosis of the left ICA, which was dilated by a temporary occlusion balloon. This maneuver normalized the ICA diameter, P(ti)O(2) increased immediately from 1.5 to 40 mm Hg, the lactate-to-pyruvate ratio decreased from 44 to 30, and extracellular glucose increased from 0.4 to 0.9 mmol/L. No major changes in glutamate or intracranial pressure were seen. In the clinical follow-up, the patient showed a good recovery 6 months after SAH. CONCLUSION: Transluminal balloon angioplasty led to a continuous and effective resolution of cerebral vasospasm observed by sustained, improved cerebral biochemical parameters. Both P(ti)O(2) and lactate-to-pyruvate ratio might provide an early diagnosis of severe cerebral vasospasm after SAH and continuous surveillance of threatened tissue regions after transluminal balloon angioplasty.
|Bernd Manfred Hoelper; Erich Hofmann; Roland Sporleder; Florian Soldner; Robert Behr
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The Los Angeles Police Department is deploying hundreds of officers and a rolling video surveillance network for the space shuttle Endeavour's 12-mile trip along city streets today and Saturday.
To safeguard the shuttle as it moves from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to the California Science Center in Exposition Park, the LAPD will rely on IP (Internet Protocol) cameras transmitting HD images over a wireless mesh network.
The shuttle arrived Friday for its "Mission 26: The Big Endeavour" road-trip to retirement. The two-day, 2mph journey will take the shuttle from LAX, across the 405 Freeway and through the streets of Los Angeles to arrive at the science center on Saturday. It will be on display to the public starting Oct. 30.
Nearly 700 officers from the LAPD, Inglewood Police Department, and California Highway Patrol are providing crowd management and traffic control of the event. No arrests were made, Officer Bruce Borihanh told POLICE Magazine.
"It's gone very smooth," Officer Borihanh said. "People are very excited. Everyone's been very cooperative."
To cover the 12-mile route in a cost-effective way, the LAPD will construct a wireless mesh network on the fly and deploy pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) IP surveillance cameras from Axis Communications using a "leap-frog" approach. As the shuttle passes beyond the first camera's field of view, it will be uninstalled and then reinstalled at the front of the surveillance network to continue the chain.
"Crowd and traffic control around major events bring about unique challenges, especially when it's a once-in-a-lifetime event like this," said LAPD Deputy Chief Michael Downing. "Relying on Axis' surveillance technology removes typical IT and surveillance obstacles often present with critical yet impromptu security applications."
The LAPD will monitor Endeavour's journey, the crowds and general activity using Axis' P5534-E PTZ dome cameras (720p) and Axis' Q6035-E PTZ dome cameras (1080p). These IP cameras will operate with a wireless mesh network powered by Cobham technology. The cameras will also enable the LAPD to monitor the journey at night.
For the wireless mesh network, the rooftop of a 54-story skyscraper serves as a relay site between the Axis cameras and radio nodes throughout the route. This allows video footage to flow freely to the LAPD central command post as well as mobile devices in the field despite the large physical distances from point to point.
Live viewing and video archiving of the Mission 26 event will be done using Milestone video management software. The department hired a private company to install and manage the network, Officer Borihanh said.
Endeavour, built as a replacement for space shuttle Challenger, completed 25 missions, spent 299 days in orbit, and orbited Earth 4,671 times, according to NASA.
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Jason Barnes @ 10/15/2012 6:29 PM
There was incredible idiocy involved in clearing the route for the journey. Many utility poles were removed, trees WERE CUT DOWN AND DESTROYED. And even so, the trip took far longer than it should have. The solution? They could have just removed the wings for the 12-mile trip. That would have avoided the immense hassle and destruction needed because of the wingspan. The wings could then be reattached at the final destination museum. The city threw away hundreds of thousands of dollars because no one had the sense to do the obvious thing to deal with the immense problems of the huge wingspan.
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Mellow Gold is the embodiment of redneck and junk culture in the shape of late grunge-era rock. This album is gross, low-class, and repulsive…in a good way! I routinely make long drives through the US Southeast, and while the majority of the area is not what the stereotypes say, there are pockets where the stereotypes don't go far enough. You can find these pockets all over the globe, not just my tiny hundred mile radius. In Mellow Gold, Beck unapologetically steals from the culture of these pockets and and bakes an excellent album from the sour ingredients.
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An electronic cigarette is a gadget that looks just like a real cigarette. Tobacco is wrapped in paper in real cigarettes, many believe that inhaling smoke from regular cigarettes is dangerous because of the paper wrapping and not because of inhaling tobacco.
Electronic cigarettes are filled with flavoured liquid that vaporizes instead of tobacco. The liquid may or may not contain nicotine, people who do not fancy smoking use e liquid UK flavours without nicotine.
Many people use these e cigarettes to give-up smoking. An e cigarette makes a good substitute for a real cigarette in many ways. People who smoke e cigs get the satisfaction of holding a cigarette between their fingers, the smoke and the flavour works to unnerve tension just like actual cigarettes do.
Many people need to smoke because their bosses and colleagues do, it is the way that they socialize after office hours. People feel comfortable around smokers with cigarettes in their hands and not without them. When people have to build relationships with others who smoke then they use electronic cigarettes. A person may also use the gadget at a smokers' club so that he does not look odd. E-cigs are just the right gadgets for people who do not smoke, they use it when they are socializing and building relationships with associates who smoke.
A man who wants to impress a woman who smokes can use an e cigarette to give her company. Even if the woman knows that he is not actually not a smoker she will appreciate the efforts that he makes to adjust with her.
People who want to limit their consumption of tobacco and nicotine smoke a few regular cigarettes and then use the electronic ones to substitute the real ones. When people use electronic cigs with the ones that are real they are able to reduce their daily consumption of cigarettes.
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Electronic cigs are useful gadgets whether one wants to give up smoking, limit the use of cigarettes, socialize with people belonging to a smokers' club, build strong relationships with peers and colleagues who smoke, impress a female who smokes or know how it feels to hold a cigarette between the fingers can use these modern gadgets. The artificial cig looks like a real cigarette, it does not cause harm if it has non-nicotine flavours that vaporize, and it is serves multiple purposes.


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(NewsUSA) – You can thank Richard Nixon for all the presents about to come the way of American dads.
Yes, it was President Nixon, of Watergate fame, who in 1972 signed a proclamation making Father's Day a federal holiday. That Mother's Day had already achieved such status 58 years earlier perhaps says everything about how — even today — we're only truly beginning to recognize the enormous impact fathers have on their kids' happiness and sense of well-being.
"Paternal involvement seems to predict adult adjustment better than does maternal involvement," Psychology Today reports.
Still wondering what to get your dad to show how well he helped you turn out? Read on.
Daughters: If you were daddy's little girl, frame that photo of him teaching you to roller skate in the park. Though he probably didn't know it at the time, taking such an active interest in his daughter's development helped give you the self-esteem needed to conquer the world (or, at the very least, a small corner of it).
Sons: Back in the late '80s, Hollywood discovered that, as much as some men feared becoming like their fathers, they still longed to bond with them. If that sounds like your own father-son relationship, buy a DVD of the Kevin Costner movie "Field of Dreams" to watch together — and see who tears up first at the end when Costner's character joyously plays catch with his late father after erroneously thinking the voice that had commanded him to turn his cornfield into a baseball diamond ("If you build it, he will come.") was referring to someone else.
Sons and Daughters: If it hasn't already, there's a video by the Swiss watchmaker Baume & Mercier (www.baume-et-mercier.com/en-us/clifton-10055.html) destined to go viral that perfectly captures the moment when grown children realize their father has made them the adults they are today. Called "Celebrate Giving," in this case a young man flashes back to scenes from his childhood — his father is omnipresent, even comforting him over his first heartbreak — while out at dinner with his pregnant wife and parents.
"I had no idea how much time we spent together, how many little things he showed me," the son silently muses in one particularly emotion-tugging scene.


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My dear friend stopped by this afternoon and mentioned that there's always a fair that comes to town at Easter called, Funderland. She asked is we would be interested in going. I thought, "sure we would, lets plan for it!" "Ok, get your shoes." she replied!
So I wasn't prepared for that, in fact I had just finished coating my hair in coconut oil and clipping it on top of my head. She offered to wait while I took a shower, but the kids looked so excited to run out the door that I just said, lets go!
It was about a 45 minute walk from the city to the fair grounds. When we got close, you could see the biggest rides up over the buildings. The kids were over the moon thrilled. I was excited because I felt bad that they would miss the Ag Fair on the Vineyard this summer, which is tradition. So here we were, at the gates of this beautiful fair and I was so relieved.
Everyone going on rides requires a bracelet and because it's fairly pricey, I just got the kids bracelets. The front of the fair grounds was mainly younger kids rides, but we're not adventurous when it comes to rides, so carousels, Dumbo rides and those little cars that go round and round in a circle are just fine with us.
As we made our way through, there were big slides, obstacle courses, bumper cars and a medium sized roller coaster that was not too big but big enough to be awesome! They also had fairground hot dogs, which I'm just going to believe were 100% organic beef, and we finished off the night with Hook A Duck for €3 a pop.
We spent about 4.5 hours there before walking back home. It was an amazing, surprise day and we all had a fantastic time.


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Hi guys, busyish week for me. Feeling energized now the winter solstice has been and gone.
Beginning to plan ahead to Spring veggie gardening but still planting some Winter veggies.
Started with a good frost and by 9:00 am it was warm enough to head outside into the garden.
I spent the morning pruning back a renegade climbing rose. And three full wheelie bins later it was back under control.
After a short break for lunch, it was veggie time.
I'd purchased three punnets of seedlings yesterday, mini cabbage, broccoli and some "heritage' lettuce.
I'd had the bed turned over a few weeks ago and just needed to add some fertiliser, give it a rake over and I was ready to plant.
Earlier in the week I wanted/needed to transplant a raspberry that I'd planted last year at my work veggie garden. Once I'd finished I found had a half dozen small raspberry suckers that need a new home so I was happy to oblige.
Anyhow, back today. After planting the seedlings I set about preparing for this seasons Corn patch.
I've got about 2/3 of it ready. I've got plenty of time though as the Corn bed is in shade all Winter long thanks to a massive northern wall. It's about the end of September before I can get enough sun to plant up the bed. I've got a couple of bags of cow manure in the shed that I'll add near the end of August and give it a dig over once again before I plant.
After that it was a bit of weeding and by then the day was starting to cool off again and I still need to run over the lawn with the mower before the lights went out.
Also the Broad Beans I'd planted a while back have been loving the cold and rainy conditions we've had lately. They look very happy and healthy.
Burgon and Ball digging forks on my veggie bucket list for a while and this coming weekend is the Queensland Garden Expo weekend at Nambour and I'm hoping the same guy is there this year as last year and I can finally pick one up for myself.


text: Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - e-readers Get TEFL Certified & Start Your Adventure Today! Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in e-readers Goto page Previous 1, 2, 3 Next Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Technology Forum View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message steki47Joined: 20 Apr 2008Posts: 1029Location: BFE Inaka Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2011 12:20 pm Post subject: Glenski wrote: 3. access to both English and Japanese books Good question. The Sony Libre is for the Japanese market and the Kindle, although now available through Amazon Japan, has (virtually) no books in Japanese. Ipad? Back to top GlenskiJoined: 15 Jan 2003Posts: 12844Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2011 4:28 am Post subject: I don't want an iPad. Too expensive. Too much glare. Too heavy. No need for all the other functions. I just want a reader. Back to top mancboy84Joined: 28 Oct 2010Posts: 13Location: Manchester, UK Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2011 7:41 am Post subject: Glenski wrote: Are there any ebook readers out there that have all of these features? 1. e Ink (or similar glare-free screen technology) 2. touch pad response (to turn pages and perhaps enlarge font) 3. access to both English and Japanese books I'd hazard a guess that such a likely product is about 12 months away. Colour e-ink technology has now been unveiled too. Back to top JDYoungJoined: 21 Apr 2003Posts: 157Location: Dongbei Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 12:54 pm Post subject: E-readers can be used when you want to read in bed. Try that with a notebook, netbook or tablet. Get one with e-ink technology for the sake of your eyes but be aware that the screen changes vveerryy sslloowwllyy. If you like to skip around through the book, go back and check something, etc be aware that some of the lower-end readers require you to read page by page forward or back. Jumping to another page is not supported by some readers. Personally, I would avoid the touch screens because I end up touching the wrong place at the long time. An ebook reader has saved my sanity this semester as I've already read all the books in our teachers' collection and English-language novels on paper are virtually impossible to buy locally and shipping from on-line sellers is prohibitive. Out-of-print, backlists and never-issued-digitally books are easy enough to find on the internet. You can rebuild a library of books you had to abandon in the past. GO FOR IT! Back to top mimi_intheworldJoined: 23 May 2010Posts: 167Location: UAE Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 7:57 pm Post subject: I recently learned that the nook (toward which I was leaning) wifi does not work outside the US. This is enormously disappointing, as now my only realistic option is a kindle, and I do NOT want to buy a kindle due to its incompatibility with non-Amazon ebooks. I have to admit, I'm kind of crushed by this news. Back to top spiral78Joined: 05 Apr 2004Posts: 11497Location: On a Short Leash Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 8:26 pm Post subject: My (newest 2010 version) Kindle's already been through a total of 6 countries, and the ability to search and order new books essentially when and where I need them is a huge plus. I've currently got poor vision (waiting for some surgery), and the screen works for me - it's also nice to be able to enlarge the fonts when I want to. It's an obvious point, but the number of dead-tree books I need to survive an intercontinental trip is FAR heavier and bulkier than my Kindle. Am absolutely happy with it. Back to top AsherJoined: 14 Sep 2006Posts: 47 Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 11:30 pm Post subject: I have the latest WiFi Kindle and love it. You can read books on an LCD screen (and the Nook Color is pretty good) but for the price and convenience the Kindle is hard to beat. The e-ink is really just like ink on paper. And the battery life is fantastic. I've actually been reading a lot of classics for the first time largely because they are free. I've also used it to take .pdf files with me, loaded Japanese language lessons (audio) on it and flash cards as well. I'm planning on keeping notes and lesson plans on the Kindle once I get to Japan. In a pinch the browser isn't too bad, but this is your best bet if you really just want the best reading experience. It's a kick having all my books at my fingertips. Back to top 80dazeJoined: 15 Oct 2008Posts: 118Location: China Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2011 12:23 pm Post subject: I finally received my kindle yesterday from the UK, it's not supposed to work in China but it does! As soon as I registered it on the amazon site it uploaded all the books I was reading on my PC through the 3G network and now I have them all at my fingertips. I'm like a little kid with a new toy Back to top Mr_MonkeyJoined: 11 Mar 2009Posts: 661Location: Kyuuuuuushuuuuuuu Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2011 5:39 pm Post subject: mimi_intheworld wrote: I recently learned that the nook (toward which I was leaning) wifi does not work outside the US. This is enormously disappointing, as now my only realistic option is a kindle, and I do NOT want to buy a kindle due to its incompatibility with non-Amazon ebooks. I have to admit, I'm kind of crushed by this news. There are ways round this, you know. Quite simple ones. You need to work on your Google-fu, young grasshoppper. Back to top mimi_intheworldJoined: 23 May 2010Posts: 167Location: UAE Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2011 7:05 pm Post subject: Well, I've made my decision. I'm buying a nook. It has the particulars I really want (being able to load books from places other than Barnes & Noble, mainly)...and I get a discount. A small discount, but enough to make it less expensive than a kindle. Ridiculously, this decision is a major weight off my shoulders. Now I can purge my library without worry. ps - Mr_Monkey - I don't have much google-fu. Alas. Back to top DenizenJoined: 13 Nov 2009Posts: 110Location: Tohoku Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 3:43 am Post subject: I've been using my iPhone with the iBooks app, which allows page turning by finger swipe, finger draw for enlargement and can accomodate a glare-free, plastic adhesive-backed sheet. The books are in ePub format but can also display pdf books, though they're not as convenient to read. You might want to check the following site for Japanese eBooks, Glenski, though I'm not certain if they're fully compatible. http://ebook.digitalink.ne.jp/ Back to top Miss PaperclipJoined: 09 May 2011Posts: 11 Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 7:27 am Post subject: I know I'm a few weeks late.... But I keep hearing things about the Sony eReader items being some of the better ones on the market. I was originally leaning towards the Kindle as well, just because I need to get myself another laptop. The price is more friendly towards my budget. My friend who works for Boarders brought up several points that made the Sony eReaders seem more attractive. I wish I had emailed her about it instead of a phone call though, because I've already forgotten half of her points! Back to top reddevil79Joined: 19 Jul 2004Posts: 234Location: Neither here nor there Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 6:53 pm Post subject: I bought the Sony PRS 650 ereader last month and have been really pleased with it. I decided against the Kindle as it is more restrictive than the Sony model, and Amazon are quite clearly trying to corner the ebook market. Theres no comparison between reading with e-ink technology and a laptop/netbook. Ive read my ereader for hours at a time, something that is difficult and uncomfortable to do with a backlit screen. The dictionaries on the Sony model are useful too, and the bilingual ones are great for those studying languages. Back to top Miss PaperclipJoined: 09 May 2011Posts: 11 Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 2:08 am Post subject: Reddevil, Thank you for a response. Out of curiosity, where do you get most of your ebooks? Back to top JbhughesJoined: 01 Jul 2010Posts: 254 Posted: Wed May 18, 2011 7:59 am Post subject: Studying I'm currently considering buying an ereader to get back into reading and also to avoid having to have coursebooks/research shipped over from the UK. People have mentioned studying a language, what about distance learning for university courses? 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Launched in 2004 by Elizabeth Braha, Simple Dwellings, a New York based boutique firm, creates residential and commercial interiors that are known for their sophisticated, timeless and stylish aesthetic. Recognized for bringing experience and a fresh hip approach to each project, Simple Dwellings handles a full range of services, including decorating, interior construction design and management, as well as working alongside architects. The practice is strengthened by a great knowledge and appreciation of art and architectural history. We often interpret our clients' visions brilliantly and beyond expectations; constantly editing and perfecting our ideas to create magnificent interiors.
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A-squared Free 18.104.22.168
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Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows XP
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A-Squared Free 4 is one of the better free malware removers, but it's not flawless and some users question its efficacy.
The program starts off with a sluggish detection file update that also requires a program restart. This took about 10 minutes. Normally, though, it opens to the Security Status page. From there, you can run scans, update the program, access the A-Squared knowledge base, and choose from among 20 display languages. Program options are arranged on the left nav, and they are Security Status, Scan PC, Quarantine, Logs, and Configuration tabs. Scan PC contains four scanning options: Quick, Smart, Deep, and Custom. Quick Scan is the fastest and most superficial, while the Deep Scan can take several hours.
If you choose a scan that examines your cookies, the app will recommend closing your Web browser. Custom not only lets you choose which folders to scan, but also lets you opt out of heuristic, tracking-cookie, and spyware-remnant scans. There is also a whitelist, from where you can add folders or files, which is accessible at the bottom of the main Scan tab panel. The Quarantine tab uses a spreadsheet-style layout to manage isolated files, and the Configuration tab has options for Context menu scans, Update behavior, and Permissions settings. The Quarantine tab has a neat option to rescan quarantined objects after a definition file update.
There's one annoying design quirk: important options like the whitelist are placed in the bottom left of the active panel, making them accessible only by a text link. For a standalone antimalware program that lacks a built-in scheduler and antivirus features, A-Squared Free 4 is a secure choice.
Scans your computer for malicious software (Malware), including Trojan Horses, Dialers, Worms, Spyware, and Adware. A-squared Free is specialized in finding and removing them securely. The disk scan checks all files on your system disks for Malware. The scanner scans for Spyware Traces.
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An 82-year-old man who was the subject of a police missing persons alert after last being seen in Chicago's Belmont Heights neighborhood on Sunday was found safe early this morning.
Abdelkader Oumata, who suffers from diabetes and high blood pressure, disappeared after leaving his home in the 3400 block of North Odell Avenue at 9 a.m. Sunday to walk to the Harlem and Irving Plaza shopping mall to shop at a Target store, according to the alert issued Monday.
Oumata was found about 2 a.m. today in good health, Chicago police said. Further details of his disappearance were unavailable early this morning.


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Lip Service: Mia Mariu
November 11, 2012
A lovely brand called Mia Mariu made its way to the Adventures In Makeup offices…The company offers a selection of lip colors and formulas that are rather impressive. They're both hydrating and highly saturated with color, and I found them very comfortable and easy to wear. Top: Hydrating Stick Glosses