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Dental Hygiene
The Dental Hygiene program at the Higher Education Center in National City is the only program in San Diego County offered at a public institution of higher education, and it is designed to prepare students for their careers as dental hygienists.
The Dental Hygiene program promotes an education that that will instruct students in oral wellness and prepare them to provide a wide range of oral health services while upholding a degree of professionalism in a dental office or clinic setting.
Director Vickie Kimbrough-Walls said her program is attractive because it is cost effective while offering rigorous educational standards.
"Once they get into the program, they get the same education as a four-year program for a fraction of the cost," said Kimbrough-Walls.
The curriculum is upheld by state and national standards and is taught by passionate local professionals who work closely and individually with students to ensure success.
Students have the ability to perform oral health services on each other as well as members of the community, under close supervision and guidance of professors.
A wide range of career options are available as dental hygienists can provide services in public health settings, nursing facilities and mobile clinics. The career ladder also includes earning the skills and qualifications to advance into more administrative or educational roles.
The Emergency Medical Technology (EMT) and Paramedic Program at the Higher Education Center in Otay Mesa offers advanced education, experience and guidance with 100-percent employment placement.
The one-semester EMT program trains students to render emergency medical care using the proper techniques and becoming excellent first responders. Students can go on to work in ambulances, fire stations, police departments or as lifeguards.
The 13-month program begins every August and is designed to mold students into confident leaders in emergency medical situations.
The didactic program has been nationally accredited for more than a decade and produces desirable graduates who are in high demand in the workforce.
The program holds a 98 percent pass rate on student's first attempt at the national exam, and 100 percent of students who have actively sought employment have found it in various fields.
Of the five programs in San Diego County, Otay Mesa holds the richest academic acumen.
"We are the oldest community college program in the county and this entire program is taught by people who actually work as paramedics," said Director Devin Price. "We can take the experiences they have and bring them back to the classroom."
Part of the training is a requirement to do community outreach projects that support a well-rounded paramedic education.
The Fire Science program at the Higher Education Center in Otay Mesa prepares students for the diverse environment of fire service. Students are trained by local professionals and receive excellent physical and mental training to be the next great generation of fire service men and women.
The program covers a wide range of instruction including fire service history, theory and practice of fire technology, basic chemistry of fire, physics, fire protection laws and ordinances, detection and prevention of fire. For the convenience of students, the program offers morning and evening classes, as well as online classes to assist any type of student.
The Fire Science Program also offers work experience through a partnership with various fire departments from the community. Students are able to receive hands-on training, work closely with professional firefighters, and be supervised and evaluated by a fire captain all while receiving credits towards their degree.
The Fire Science program prides itself on the success of its students. The program will guide and prepare students for the entry level examination while offering tutoring, career counseling and job placement to ensure every student becomes successful.
Medical Laboratory Technician
The Medical Laboratory Technician program at the Higher Education Center in National City prepares students for the ever-growing industry of medical laboratory technicians. Graduates are prepared to perform clinical laboratory testing and provide information used in diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
The program at National City is one of only two in California that is nationally accredited—allowing students to be fully qualified for medical laboratory technician jobs in all 50 states. One hundred percent of students find immediate employment upon graduating.
The 18-month program begins each fall semester and consists of lectures and laboratory experiences, as well as six months of practical experiences at clinical laboratories.
The curriculum is taught by former or current medical technologists, who provide great insight and expertise.
"The instructors have 20 to 30 years of experience in the lab," said Director Luis A. Nunez, Jr. "They bring that to the college and share that wisdom and experience with the students. They're able to apply examples, and a lot of that story telling is included in the training."
The large demand for technicians, the experience of the instructors and the nationally accredited curriculum has led to full employment for the program's graduates.
"The success rate is huge," said Nunez. "We're recognized in the state as one of the premier programs. The standards are very high because we met national standards that are above and beyond the state standards."
The Nursing and Health Occupations program at Otay Mesa is prepared to guide a student into multiple career pathways that match his or her passions. With 33 percent of all jobs in the U.S. in the health care industry, Southwestern College's Nursing and Health Occupation program offers seven different programs, allowing student to pursue any field in the health care industry.
Director Cathy McJannet said that the program's primary focus is to prepare students through academics and practicum. As a result, the program enjoys an 87% pass rate for graduates taking the rigorous and complex national nursing exam.
The program is taught by passionate professionals—people currently working in the field—who can update the programs' curriculum to the ever-changing field. Students also are sent into the community as part of the curriculum.
"Our students are really well prepared when they graduate because they get about 15 hours a week in a hospital," McJannet said.
Students enrolled in Southwestern College's program are also co-enrolled in San Diego State University's Bachelor's of Science in Nursing program. This partnership is the first in San Diego County, and allows Southwestern College students a cost-effective way to earn their degree.
McJannet says program graduates are well prepared to take advantage of the endless opportunities in health care.
In addition to academic support and mentorship, the program works to help support students financially to let them focus on their academics.
The Southwestern College Police Academy prides itself with offering extensive training in an extremely competitive field. Graduates are instilled with knowledge and values that will prepare them for the high expectations required of peace officers.
The 10-1/2 month program prepares students for a wide range of fields in law enforcement, with up-to-date curriculum that keeps the program certified.
Students are overseen by training officers, professionals who are part of local organizations such as SWAT teams, detectives and officers. Training officers act as mentors to the trainees and add to the rigorous discipline while providing guidance, insight and direction.
In addition to the academy, Southwestern College offers a wide range of courses in administrative justice that serve as complimentary skills to students, helping them become more attractive candidates in the local work force.
"We all have to give more than 100 percent," said Valdez. "We always get recruits who come back and tell us that what they learned here made things easier for them in the future"
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To Assess Compliance With a Once-daily Regimen of Lamivudine, Efavirenz and Didanosine
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"NOVO" was recorded under the watchful eye of producer Matt Good, guitarist for From First To Last and D.R.U.G.S. Animus Divine's brooding sound falls under a new breed of bands that pay homage to classic metal group's such as Slayer and Pantera, and mixes in a reinvented aggro sound that has infectious hooks.
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Audrina Patridge has decided to follow in the footsteps of former castmate, Lauren Conrad, as she has also decided to leave her hit show, The Hills.
"I'm almost done with The Hills. We're in the middle of finishing these episodes, and I'll be leaving then," Audrina revealed at a junket for her new thriller Sorority Row Sunday in LA.
"It feels like I'm graduating," she added. "I'm taking the next step and growing up and maturing and moving on in my life."
This might also have to do with the fact that Audrina,24, is currently developing her own reality show with Survivor producer Mark Burnett.
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From the forest floor to the factory: Sustainable timber trade in action
The area of forests that are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council – a scheme that guarantees that a forest is responsibly harvested – is relatively small, which will make it difficult for many companies to export to international markets that are increasingly implementing laws requiring legal verification. This could result in the loss of business opportunities that could help Vietnam grow its economy.
To meet the growing need for sustainable furniture in consumer countries, as well as new regulations from the Vietnamese government on wood harvesting and trade, companies across the supply chain will need to make a concerted effort to tackle illegal logging and the illegal trade of wood products, and ensure that the timber they are manufacturing is legal.
WWF's Global Forest & Trade Network (GFTN) and Responsible Asia Forestry & Trade (RAFT) are working together with companies and smallholders to raise awareness of the shifting global dynamics and legal requirements, help them to attain credible certification, explore new markets for furniture products and be part of a "green economy".
Vietnam's efforts to curb illegal logging will be crucial in ensuring that it remains competitive in the international marketplace. GFTN participants are on the forefront in ensuring that timber is legally harvested, at a minimum, with commitments to ensure that they advance towards responsible forestry. GFTN is also assisting in the development of the Voluntary Partnership Agreements, bilateral agreements between the European Union and timber exporting countries, which aim to guarantee that the wood exported to the EU is from legal sources.
Five journalists recently had the opportunity to visit Nghia Tin/Nghia Phat company, a furniture manufacturer that uses FSC certified timber in Binh Dinh and Quang Nam, as well as an FSD-certified plantation operated by Forexco. Through meetings with WWF representatives of the GFTN as well as representatives from the above listed companies, local villages working with these companies, and Carrefour, a French multinational company that sources wood from these suppliers, the reporters were able to understand the on-the-ground realities facing GFTN members. Specifically, the reporters came away with a better understanding of why the legal timber requirements are necessary and what challenges the GFTN members are facing in complying with these standards.
In addition, the reporters became aware of how the companies are engaging local communities and about the benefits that the communities receive from the collaboration. For example, Forexco signs contracts with individuals or groups of farmers to provide them with work in planting, tending, protecting and harvesting legally-certified timber, thereby creating jobs and enhancing livelihoods. Forexco also provides free seedlings and other such supportive services to the farmers, including trainings on silviculture and building infrastructure.
GFTN is helping companies like Nghia Tin/Nghia Phat make the move towards more responsible forestry practices by identifying the gaps and challenges they are facing through conducting a baseline assessment and then helping them take the necessary steps to address these issues, including formulating a 5-year action plan to phase out illegally sourced timber in their procurement process. One of the biggest challenges facing such companies trying to make the shift to sourcing legal timber is that there is insufficient supply of FSC certified timber in the market, and so building capacity and increasing knowledge of the demand for such timber and the standards required for certification is a crucial step forward.


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Google Puts Huge Files in Gmail/Drive's Cargo Bay
Nov 28, 2012 2:20 PM PT
Google is integrating its Google Drive cloud storage service with Gmail, letting users send files 400 times larger than previously allowed.
Gmail now will send links to files up to 10 GB stored on Google Drive from inside the Gmail interface.
Additionally, since the file itself isn't transferred but remains stored in Google's cloud, only one copy of it exists. Saves made to the attached file after the email is sent will be reflected in the version recipients access later.
Permission Check
Google also put privacy protections in place for the new feature. Before the file is sent, Gmail will make sure all recipients have permission to access it. If someone is not authorized, Google will prompt the sender to change the privacy settings or remove that person from the recipient list.
The new feature requires that users already are opted in to the new Gmail user interface. Those who haven't already done so must opt-in to the new window view by selecting "new compose experience" in the compose section. In the new tool bar, there is a Drive icon next to the attachment option. By clicking on that icon, a sender can insert a link to any file they have stored on Google Drive.
Google did not respond to our request for further details.
Gmail Takeover
Google's integration of its cloud storage services into its e-mail functions is a smart way to remind users how capable Gmail can be for a variety of uses, said Greg Sterling, founder of Sterling Market Intelligence.
"Google is generally trying to add utility to Gmail and raise awareness of Google Drive among Gmail users simultaneously," Sterling told the E-Commerce Times. "Gmail is now reportedly the largest Web-based email offering."
Gmail's long reach, combined with efforts to make it as functional as possible, won't be enough to wipe out the cloud storage competition, but it could give Google a significant edge over some of the companies that don't offer combined storage and e-mail services, however, said communications technology expert David Strom.
"I think what Google is doing, by adding a quick way to attach large files to Gmail messages, is just the next step in their world domination plan," Strom told the E-Commerce Times. "We routinely see these large files that can't pass through e-mail easily, and Microsoft has something similar for a while with the combination of Skydrive and Hotmail. Will this mean the end of DropBox et al? I don't think so. But it's nice to see."
Moving Toward Cloud
More than anything, though, the Gmail upgrades indicate the company is aware of how important cloud integration will be in the future, said tech analyst and consultant Jeff Kagan.
"Google Drive is the next generation of Google," he told the E-Commerce Times. "Yesterday we stored all our information on our computers. Today, things are different. Today we use multiple devices like computers, tablets and smartphones. Today we want to collaborate with others on certain files. So the technology has to change, as well. The way we store and access our information has to change. Google wants to become your hard drive on the cloud for all your devices."
That doesn't come without risk, Kagan pointed out. People have concerns about security breaches or hacking within the cloud, and cloud storage hasn't won over the mainstream consumer market yet.
With plenty of enterprise customers already on board, though, and Google moving to offer cloud features in its email service, the time is right for the company to push more widespread adoption of the cloud.
"This kind of service or product makes sense for both consumers and businesses," he observed. "Many large businesses already use this kind of cloud-based service. Google Drive brings the same kind of service to the mainstream, both consumers and small businesses. It's going to take awhile, starting with the early adopters, but over the next several years, wave after wave of customers are going to give it a try."


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Nnenna Ndika, a student in the Clinical Psychology PhD Program at the Fresno campus, has been awarded the Dr. Jeffrey W. Braunstein Memorial Scholarship for the 2012-2013 academic year.
Prior to coming to Alliant, Nnenna earned two degrees in Nigeria: a master's degree in Psychology from the University of Lagos, and a bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of Benin. She is originally from Nigeria and completed an Independent Study course entitled "Mental Health in Nigerian Immigrants" in the summer of 2011.
Earlier this year, Nnenna's paper "Within a Collectivistic Culture" was accepted for publication in The International Journal of Humanities Education.
Nnenna has served as an Assistant Lecturer for a class at Fresno State University entitled "Diversity in America" and is currently an adjunct faculty member at University of Phoenix. This March, Nnenna completed her dissertation, entitled "A Standardization Study: Acculturation and Mental Health among Nigerian Immigrants in America." Her APA-accredited internship placement this year is at Fresno City College's Psychological Services Department, and she expects to graduate in 2013 after her internship is complete.


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As the the government shutdown it prompted continues into its tenth day, businesses must continue to prepare for compliance with the law that prompted the stalemate, the Affordable Care Act. The New Jersey Business & Industry Association will hold an event later this month to help executives get a stronger handle on what the ACA means for them.
The NJBIA expects a strong turnout at its Oct. 30 seminar on the Affordable Care Act, which will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pines Manor in Edison.
Christine Stearns, vice president for health and legal affairs at NJBIA, said many employers are now entering the opening enrollment period for group health insurance plans that renew on Jan. 1, and the seminar will walk them through the changes that the ACA has ushered in. All health plans must be ACA-compliant by on Jan. 1, and Stearns said employers are now learning how their health plans are going to change in 2014.
On Oct. 1 the new ACA Marketplace opened, where individuals and small employers can sign up for government-subsidized coverage, and there have been early reports of difficulty getting through the healthcare.gov website and enrolling in coverage.
Stearns said by Oct. 30 "Hopefully we will have some clarity on what is happening with the new Marketplace and will be able to share with employers what the new products are, how enrollment is going on the individual side, and how all of this is impacting employers."
Stearns said "I think there are a lot of new products out there that everyone is trying to get a handle on. Certainly, there has been a lot of traffic on the Marketplace website where people have been taking a look to see what is there. I'm not sure that is resulting in a lot of enrollment at this point, but certainly there is a lot of interest."
Employers with fewer than 50 employees don't have to offer health insurance to their employees, but there are federal tax credits available to small employers who qualify.
The ACA requires employers with more than 50 workers to offer health plans or pay penalties, but the Obama administration has delayed those penalties until 2015.
Stearns noted that insurance companies are offering the same policies both on and off the Marketplace. "This is going to translate into changes for small employers shopping for coverage in the small employer market. Their options are changing because the carriers are withdrawing their current plans because they are not ACA-compliant so they have new options they are bringing into the marketplace and they will come with new pricing."
The Oct. 30 seminar will begin with a panel discussion by experts on the changes in the insurance market and their impact on employers of all sizes, followed by two one-hour concurrent workshops. Stephanie Colonna-Romano of Martin Financial Group will address the impact of the ACA on employers with fewer than 50 workers, while Vaughan Reale of business consultancy CBIZ will outline the law's impact on those companies with more than 50 employees.


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good kid, m.A.A.d city
so so so great
M.A.A.D City (Feat. MC Eiht) is exactly the kind of Compton music I want in 2013.
Trying to think of anything bad to say about this record other than it is a travesty that Cartoon & Cereal isnt on here.tphrthms this'd this
yeah, it's not even on the itunes super deluxe addition
no biggie, though, i guess.
I'm gonna place it at the end of the album
in my collection anyway. They can't control me.badmanreturns, littlebirds, Antelope, and icecreammachine this'd this
Like M.A.A.D City a lot
the first beat is basically a Mercy though, so I'm glad it flips half way.
no need for 'a' in there
His rapping is so all over the place on it.
love that, obviously
And MC Eiht, gggggeeeeeeeaaaaaaaah still has a great presence. Glad Kendrick pulled him up for this.
yeah, was surprised to see him pop up tbh
nice touch.
it really is
glad he came through. gonna be on repeat for the foreseeable future.
why isn't Cartoons & Cereal on it?
gonna listen to it in a minute
It's a slight track from a production standpoint,
but the lyrics pack punch.
"(...) You need to hear this record. In fact, everyone you know he claims to have any interest in urban music needs to hear this record. I don't expect one album to change everything in hip hop, but at a time where everyone is doing their best to sound the same, Kendrick Lamar could very well be the cornerstone for rap's next great movement."
This is definitely gonna get overhyped.
So we're all gonna have to collectively agree to squash the 'kendrick is the savior of hip hop' 'maybe hip hop isnt dead' 'this is the the next big thing' ideas.littlebirds, cronenberg, badmanreturns, JaguarPirate, kilgore-trout, and _TheBeautifulOnes_ this'd this
It's a horrible term.
People don't even say it irl!
I guess only writers who don't know how to say what they are trying to say use it.
is only kind of ok, Cartoon & Cereal should definitely have been in that slot.
Cant really agree with myself on this anymore
after learning the full narrative of this album. Real is fine. C&C will stay tacked on as a bonus track in my collection.
Never listened to Kendrick for more than 1 minute before
Just copped the album on the back of this thread. Shit KNOCKS!
You should check out Section.80 then.
Some of his best stuff to date is on there. Couple stinkers too but overall pretty great.anal_schwarzenegger this'd this
Cool, will do.
Might bed in with good kid for a bit first
Maybe hip hop's not dead
This is real hip hop. Not like Nicki Minaj, Flo Rida, Soulja Boy, Lil Wayne, and LMFAO, who suck. Kendrick, Eminem, Biggie, 2Pac, and KRS-One are real hip hop.theShipment and Kyle_ this'd this
out today?
BIIIIIIATCH coldplay BIIIIIAAAATCH coldplay BIIIIIIAAAATCH coldplay
Classic case of a thread which is going to triple in size
when P4K review it.whynot and coolerthantv this'd this
although, tbf, it doesn't appear to be streaming anywhere yet.
BBC review up today.
Three thumbs up.
I have pretty much been on it non-stop since receiving it.
Good stuff
Link us when it's up.
Nice review, particularly the bit about the OutKast influence.
This album definitely has an ATLiens feel, with the futuristic beats and chanted hooks. Dr. Dre might be his closest affiliate, but it's definitely the South Coast 'Dre that you can hear in Kendrick's flow.
this is ridiculous
went to listen to one song from this because I have loads of work I should be doing
ended up listening to the entire thing (deluxe edition) twice in a row
Not lived up to the hype.
I seem to be the only one who finds that this release really didn't live up to the expectations. After Section.80, The Recipe and Swimming Pools, I wasn't expecting a very laid-back album with a lack of other big beats. I've been waiting for this for months and after nearly a dozen listens, I still don't understand the 4 star+ reviews...
there's loads of big beats
Backstreet Freestyle, both sections of M.A.A.D city, Compton, all massive
generally tho there's quite a lot of diversity which I think is good
Your'e not gonna have an overabundance
of club tracks on such a personal record. He wasn't aiming for that, not his style at all.
I do think this album will be the type to open up after sitting with it for a while. The kind where everyone will have a different personal favorite.
Been excited for this for about a year now, got the deluxe edition today. It's not disappointing on first listen. Had to listen to Backseat Freestyle three times in a row.
Must admit I was hoping for a few more appearances from the Black Hippy crew.
Whilst it's refreshing to see a major label rap album which isn't smothered by constant guest spots, it would have been nice to hear Schoolboy Q or Ab-Soul just once. I was expecting maybe one posse cut as a bonus track or something. Jay Rock's verse on Money Tree is outstanding, but leaves me thirsting for more.
it's definitely rekindled my brief obsession with Black Hippy stuff
eventually they'll do that group album, right ?
In one of those interviews:
--What about the involvement of other Black Hippy members on the album?--
--We've done a bunch of records together- we're trying to see which ones stick to the story. I'm not huge on just doing a record because someone's my friend or he's in the group, it's still got to make sense. Jay Rock wasn't on Section 80; the songs we did just didn't feel right. I'm not going to force a record.--
- JaguarPirate this'd this
think this might be my favourite thing he's put out
or at least equal with Peer Pressure
Never change, NME.
Just incredibly misinformed.anal_schwarzenegger this'd this
- littlebirds and Launchpad this'd this
Bwahaha, didnt even register when I read that.
--gangster uncle-- was just staring at me the whole time, couldn't look anywhere else.
I've been into the guy for three days and I knew more than that
...while 'Compton' with Dre is all hometown swagger.
The fact that they got someone with no clue about hip-hop to review maybe the most talked about rap album of the year is impressively small time... I'm assuming from the word limit that this was actually printed in the magazine too :Dautomatik this'd this
They've already edited it, so for anyone who missed it:
Chicago rapper Kendrick Lamar has, somehow, bagged guest spots from Lady Gaga, Drake and Dr Dre for his major-label debut. But like the cover art – which shows baby Lamar on the knees of his gangster uncle in Compton – 'Good Kid, MAAd City' is a record more about homeboys than celebrity friends. 'Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe' must be the most understated Gaga collab ever, while 'Compton' with Dre is all hometown swagger. 'The Recipe', meanwhile, is a stoner tribute to the West Coast (only available on the deluxe edition). It might lack the raw appeal of Kendrick's 2011 mixtape 'Section.80', but it's also a big-budget reminder that the 25-year-old hasn't forgotten his roots.
...weird. They corrected all the mistakes, then re-upped ^that one :S
Sticking with your guns is underrated.
there are several listening party reviews that credit the vocals to Gaga tbf. a quick google suggests she's either not on the song, or her vocals are distorted. certainly doesn't sound like her.
jesus i could probably get drake to drop a verse at a baby shower if i had the moneylittlebirds, theShipment, Antelope, WhiteLightWhiteCity, coolerthantv, and SCROTUM this'd this
I dunno, Section.80 did very little for me, we'll see what happens when I get around to this new one. What's it got that the first one didn't have? (srs question)
Different songs ;)
Seriously though, its just more consistent and doesn't have any embarrassing hooks or blaring weak spots.
^ this
If you didn't find much to enjoy in the high points on Section.80, you probably won't like GKMC. It does a good job of building on the same aesthetic, instead of making an unprecedented leap into the unknown or anything.
Death Grips won me over with a refinement rather than a major aesthetic shift
Maybe Kendrick can do the same. I guess the only way to find out is to listen.
Gaining awareness of the context/concept
of the album has opened it up a bit more for me as well. Sometimes that can be a hinderance or just fluff to market a mediocre album, but the songs here warrant a deep dive imo.
Backstreet Freestyle.
I think that song is right up your alley actually.
no diggity, no doubt.
listening now - I'd have to say it is.
I'll be picking this up today.
There seems to be some serious ratings inflation recently at Pitchfork, but it's one of the year's standout albums nonetheless.
Off the back of one listen, that's ridiculous, but as you say
they've been overhyping certain stuff a lot more than usual this year. Oh well, if people start listening to this as their one hip hop album rather than Watch The Throne then it can only be a good thing.
Not that there's any point in comparing them
but I'd say it's as accomplished as the Frank Ocean album, although both are high 8s for me.
In fact I'd argue that none of P4K's 9.0+ albums from this year are worth it. They've mainly slightly less impressive efforts than previous albums which have received lower ratings (Grizzly Bear, Beach House, Godspeed... maybe even Tame Impala & Swans).CrispinAlexander and SCROTUM this'd this
5/5 from FACT too
Their reviews have been well off the mark recently though, kind of given up on them. NOT THAT THIS ALBUM ISN'T GOOD. Just as overhyped as we all predicted.
that's a superbly written review though
in all fairness
True, but the last paragraph basically admits it's not a 5/5
I'm just kneejerking against the numbers anyway, ignore me.
That's a killer review
Regardless of the score, it's pretty much gets it bang on, and makes it clear that (as I suspect too) it isn't his classic, just a great record.
--bone fide--
maybe it's not 'superbly' written after all :D
frank ocean is a firm 9+
but they've definitely been too liberal with the 9s. it seemed to start with that bon iver album, still blows my mind that anybody could listen to that and feel anything other than "yeah this is nice"Antelope and Severed799 this'd this
Fair enough
The best of that bunch is probably Fiona Apple for me, a prodigious talent hitting her peak. Not had Kendrick long enough to place it.
About half the Frank Ocean album is excellent, a quarter pretty good, and the rest misses. His best is yet to come if you ask me.
- Antelope this'd this
There doesn't seem to be an official stream
But I found this odd website where you seem to be able to listen to it http://www.thissoundgoesaround.com/2012/10/kendrick-lamar-good-kid-m-a-a-d-city-full-album-stream/
Seems really strong on the first few listens, I'll come back with some thoughts when I'm not at work and I can give it some proper concentration.
First listen on headphones, there's just so so much to take in - its so rich and varied. 2012 keeps on givin'
David Drakes complex review is awesome:
Really good read, thanks.
There was also a 6 page feature in Complex which I found really interesting. Probably the most in depth feature on Lamar i've seen, and it acts as a good introduction to what he's all about and his music, from Section.80 to Cartoons and Cereal to the new album. I like the discussion of how he deals with nostalgia, both in that feature and the Drakes review. "Right now, I'm in Compton."
(Remember to read past the 1st page, it doesn't make it obvious that it continues!):
That's great
So many threads to unravel in there.
i love that backseat freestyle is on this
because, and i'm not knocking it in any way for this, but it's a indie-boy-who-listens-to-one-rap-album-a-year catnip kind of album, and that song genuinely seems to be stressing people out, debating whether it's a satire or not. i can just imagine them closing their eyes and wishing he'd stop shouting DAMN I GOT BITCHES and get back to the troubled black youth narrative.
which, really, is a perfectly fine way to feel, i just think it's funny that the overall theme is so universally inviting and then he slaps a monster ignorant jam at the front end.
The track obviously is a satire though...
Well, not really a satire, but more him trying to capture his youth when he was reckless, getting high and didn't really give a shit. He's said himself that the song is like the interlude for 'The Art of Peer Pressure', which makes pretty explicit how he feels about that kind of recklessness now, in hindsight. I think the whole song is sort of meant tongue-in-cheek. It's Kendrick before he started being introspective, it's him freestyling after listening to Young Jeezy and smoking a PCP laced joint in the back of that car.
I also think you're overstating the indie-boy-rap-album thing a little. Sure, he's got that 'backpacker' vibe about him- conscientious rap and all that- but this album has universal appeal. It's got Dre's hand behind it, Just Blaze beats, Hit-Boy beats, an MC Eiht feature, and Kendrick is being hyped in all circles, not just the Pitchfork-hip-hop crowd.
Besides, hasn't the 'indie-white-boy-hip-hop' thing gone fully ironic now anyway? Pretty sure they only listen to Wacka Flocka Flame and Chief Keef now.
slightly tongue in a cheek is what it is, yeah
but i'm saying it's the need for it to be intellectually defined as 'satire' that i found funny, because it doesn't really need much analysis, but it's getting it because people feel the need to justify it.
i know what you mean about backpack indie rap being a bit full circle, but if there is still one thing that turns off these people it's hedonistic ignant shit, and the one thing that always attracts them is INTELLIGENT HIP HOP. and on this album kendrick kinda does a lap of those things across 3 tracks, which is why it's causing so many wet beds.
As coolerthantv says...
no hipster types listen to backpacker rap anymore, this ain't 1999.
i mean nobody listens to lupe fiasco anymore but there's still lots of other conscientious rap (whether you classify it as backpacker or not) that's popular among 'hipster types'
i am partially basing this on what hip hop is popular with the what.cd crowd, who are spectacularly alt/indie/whatever.
I think youd be surprised by how many people DO
actually listen to Lupe though. Dude still sells records but he gets ignored by critics and tastemakers for the most part.
BUT... lets not devolve this thread into a hipster-VS-indie-VS-backpacker-VS-alt-VS-whiteys debate. This album is too good for that and frankly it sidesteps the nonsense and stands on its own to be dissected for what it is, not for who it hypothetically appeals or doesn't appeal too. I just don't see why/how any type of rap fan couldn't/wouldn't enjoy this, or at the least respect its scope and ambition.
You see Kendrick named Rhythmalism (& Quik Is The Name) in his all time 25
More recognition for your boy Quik
...and B&O too, missed that one.
Strong list too
Clearly gone for his actual favourites, rather than just having to pay respects to the 'classics'.
Yeah, cool cos they
all ARE classics tho still. Just not the obv ones. Love that he has some cash money records in there and Dogg Food and of course Quik.
Wouldn't see many rappers saying Stillmatic and Black Album over Illmatic and The Blueprint. I still need to get on some Mannie Fresh beats by the looks of things, never explored early Cash Money.
Complex have really gone for it with their Lamar coverage haven't they? I know it's only been out two days, but this album feels already feels like it's going to be something seminal, a guaranteed classic.
AH man,
sorry still working on that Mannie mix. I didnt forget, I started it but havent had the time to finalize.
Not acceptable man.
You need to sort your priorities really. Surely bringing up kids and all that grown up stuff can wait until after you've made rap mixes for strangers on the internet?
(Looking forward to it!)
It's similar to Michael Jordan in that respect
which is Kendrick doing a full on trap song, basically emulating Wayne. It's easy to over think that sort of thing but at the end of the day you can't deny that it's just really enjoyable. Backseat Freestyle is cool but it does kind of annoy me when he goes into full Eminem mode at the end.
fucking love that songtheShipment, CrispinAlexander, and Antelope this'd this
Apparently Cartoons and Cereal was only left of because they couldn't get a sample clearance.
They wanted it on there... Shame really, as the concept fits in nicely with rest of the album.
- theShipment and badmanreturns this'd this
UK tour, heads up
Think London standing tickets may already be sold out, got some earlier thankfully. Third time seeing him in a year!
Is it just me, or does that seem kinda expensive? How much were the previous shows?
It was around £20-25 for the Electric Ballroom iirc
Maybe more. The first time was at Coachella.
Been absolutely rinsing this
Keeps getting better the more I listen to it.
Regarding CrispinAlexander's rap for white-indie boy comment, it's interesting that this thread hasn't really received much attention outside of the usual hip hop friendly crowd. Most the super-P4Ky friends who've checked it out haven't been that enamoured either. Seems very much a hip hop fan's album.coolerthantv and badmanreturns this'd this
on this forum, yeah
it doesn't make any difference, it's just the first wave of comments from people around the internet who only listened because it was a 9.5 (WHOEVER THEY MAY BE) were pretty funny.
wasn't meant to be a dig at you in anyway btw
i think i misunderstood your comment in the first place, so accept my apologies if i sounded dismissive. i agree with the above completely.
just found that with mates who have more rock focused tastes, that this hasn't gone down as well as some other high P4K scoring rap efforts.
no worries
there aren't really any "hits" on it apart from maybe backseat. it's catchy and all in parts, but you know what i mean.
probably has something to do with it
Keeps getting better.sunstroke_house and harman_kardon this'd this
the art of peer pressure is so good
THE BASSJaguarPirate and littlebirds this'd this
This is such a great record. I think the reason, as said above, that it hasn't garnered as much 'chatter' as we expected is because it's so dense and in a way quite subtle - it's the complete opposite of something like either one of the last two Kanye-related records that have blown up off the back of massive singles.
When I first listened to it it seemed like such a lot to take in but I've just found myself listening to it constantly, was amazed how many lyrics I'd taken in over a really short time, it's just really immersive and rewarding. It was a bit claustrophobic listening to it on headphones on my commute but it really came into its own after a couple of out-loud listens.
Anyway, love it.
In an age of Odd Future
I found this album really refreshing. Kinda felt that modern hip hop was killing the funkiness of hip hop with this grimey aggroness but this record blends the old 90s style and modern hip hop reallllllyyyyy well. I like it.
gave this a first proper listen yesterday
really enjoyed it, alot more than I was expecting, can totally hear the outkast influence mentioned above
No idea why it's taken me so long but listening to this for the first time now
Sounds like a grower already.
I didn't mind them too much on first listen
didn't think it detracted as much as it can sometimes
I think they work quite well
Err'y'body sit yo bitch ass down and listen to this true motherfuckin' story told by Kendrick Lamar on Rooosecrans... ya bitch.
Classic case of quotes deleting my sentence
What I said was that they generally serve the context and to tie the concept together. And, obviously the best one is that ^ the sung intro to Art of Peer Pressure.theShipment, JaguarPirate, and anal_schwarzenegger this'd this
Yea, a few listens in and I'm with you
I like this a lot.
Going in on Shyne.
Called the new KL album trash on twitter so hes striking back. I like it.
Just occurred to me
The Art of Peer Pressure and Ab Soul's 'Double Standards' are sort-of companion pieces, what with the "he with the homies" repetition. Sorry if this is really obvious or has been mentioned a bunch of times already, but I haven't read it anywhere yet.
so so so shit
just all sorts of appalling isn't it?
More pitchfork garbage, inane, trite lyrics and a predictable plethora of whore-producers.
utter shite, just fuck off.
5 posts.
Quick q
What is 'pitchfork garbage'?
What do you dislike about it so much?
Do you listen to much hip-hop?
I like it a lot
But it's not blowing me away entirely just yet. There are a lot of tracks which still feel skippable. Notably the one with Drake. The two title tracks are amazing though, really incredible.
The Drake one is really good though!
It samples one of the greatest sex jams of all time too, and does it well:
The tracks that dont grab me much on a sonic level still work as part of the story though, which give me reason enough to come back.
Id say that A Prince Among Thieves is the closest comparison to how this thing will be rated down the road. I dont really listen to that record much anymore outside of a few songs but I still think its one of the best ever.
Yeah I'm actually enjoying the Drake one, despite all the stick it's getting.
Don't care that much for his verse but it's not bad.
Only tracks I could do without are Real and Compton, to be honest. Think it should have ended on Sing About Me... I'm Dying of Thirst.
Compton is really bad. Real is pretty boring
but an integral part of the album, just wish the production had something more engaging.
I quite like Compton
I mean it's not essential but I like the production and it's quite catchy
the only tracks I don't care much for are Poetic Justice and Real - don't dislike them, but they are kinda boring and I tend to zone out during themJaguarPirate this'd this
So this thread is ruined too?
Fuck DiS. All the best music threads are dying. Really wish all that troll shit would stick to the social board.
Listened for first time yesterday
Neeeed to go see him in January now.
For anyone interested: The Gaga version of 'Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe'
Definitely doesn't fit that well. Glad she got the chop.
oh god
all up front in our faces with her voice and that.
so glad they canned that version.
Yea, I'm obsessed with this
Such a rich album texturally, the production is so good. Tracks that I initially thought were a bit weak have revealed themselves to be brilliant with every further listen and the initial standouts are still great.
I was totally wrong about the skits as well, tie the whole thing together brilliantly.
Late AOTY contender.
I left work slightly earlier than normal today cos I wanted to get home and have the place to myself to crank up this album. Its just amazing from start to finish isn't it? Serious AOTY contender
- Aaron this'd this
anyone seen him live?
He's playing the Academy soon, which I told myself that I wouldn't go back to ever, but I might break that.
Seen him twice, both times have been a lot of fun
Once was at Coachella so had the added bonus of Ab-Soul and Jay Rock (doing backflips) and the other time was at the Electric Ballroom which had the added bonus of being in a crowd in a small room shouting along to 'Michael Jordan'.
Bit pissed off this London show has been upgraded to the frankly way too big Hammersmith Apollo but at the same time it's with a live band for the first time which should be interesting.
In short, go.
I'm after a ticket for the Hammersmith Apollo show
so if anyone has a spare/knows of a spare going for face value or thereabouts I'm all ears. Cheers
album rules
can't stop playing itumlaut_ampersand this'd this
it's quality.
has it been long enough now
that people can say it's good without people saying it's just hype/dr dre/pitchfork
So I think I might get this on the way home from work tonight...
... who said I'm not down?


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Hey, I said I'd start again, didn't I?
Well, I'm still getting used to the new forum, but it seems relatively harmless. A new comic is up now, and I'm using my new "whitewashing" technique, cuz I still have a crappy art program.
There is a new poll up, and it now has a place to post things...much like this place. Interesting, indeed.
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...of course many say that there is no way a Hindu or a Muslim or a Buddhist can be saved, no matter how nice, kind, helpful and law-abiding they may be. Then there are the few new age type Christians who say that even an atheist can be saved if they live an otherwise "Christian" life. With that kind of strange criteria you have to let people self-identify. If they say they are in the club, they are
Either all self-styled Christians are equally Christian, or you guys need to develop some kind of written test, maybe with percentiles and rankings like the SAT.
raised a JW and was told all their life that they were a Christian, and thought they were doing everything that a Christian should do, will they go to heaven or hell after death?
Quote from: nogodsformeEither all self-styled Christians are equally Christian, or you guys need to develop some kind of written test, maybe with percentiles and rankings like the SAT.First we have the bible. Which is a written standard. As Jesus said, "If you are not with me (Jesus) you are against me." A test with percentages and rankings would suggest there are well.. rankings. Fact is, you either are or you are not. no one member is above the other. once you're in, you're in.If the Bible is to much, we also have cliff notes.In the form of the Belgic confession.https://www.rca.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=317Not that I would recommend skipping the actual Bible.
So, who were the true Christians?
But of course, if none of them exist, it really isn't all that important what they are called.
a couple things to consider...1. if Mary was his mother, and god (lowercase) was his father, then he would be considered a demigod. 2. consider also that we may confuse the term god and God. Meaning, the one-all-be-all entity or source called God may be something much more vast and beyond our current comprehension that sits far above actual beings our ancient history and bibles refer to as "god". And that these beings called "god" are spiritually more advanced than us, but are not to be confused with the ultimate entity God. So, in summary, we seem to confuse "god" and "God" and "demigod".
A Christian should always stick to the bible and the teachings contained in it. If your interpretation is in conflict with any part, your wrong. This is the fundamental reason I have yet to find a denomination I trust. With that being said I present the case against JW.JW's deny several fundamental doctrines of the Bible, including the Godhead, the deity of Jesus Christ, the bodily resurrection of Christ, His bodily return, the Millennial reign of Christ, and the Holy Spirit. JW's deny a literal Hell and teach that hell (Sheol in the Old Testament) merely refers to the grave. However, Psalm 9:17 plainly states that the wicked shall be turned into Hell. If the righteous and the wicked go to the same place, then Psalm 9:17 would make no sense at all. Clearly, the righteous and the wicked go to different places upon death. JW teach soul sleep but, absent from the body is present with the Lord. This is also unbiblical.JW's teach that Michael the archangel BECAME Jesus. They try to steer away from this doctrine because it is one of the topics that can be used to show prospective JW's the fallacy of their religion. Most regular people, let alone bible scholars, have a problem with the idea that Michael and Jesus are the same person, because they are not.JW's teach that Jesus is "a god," but not almighty God. Jesus plainly claimed in Revelation 1:8 to be"the almighty." John 10:33 evidences that Jesus taught men that He is God. If God is God and Jesus is "a god" then you now have a pantheon of at least 2 gods. If Jesus is just "a god" the The father is also just "a god"JW's don't believe in owing allegiance to the government, which is unbiblical. Biblically, although God comes first, Christians are to submit and owe allegiance to their government, as the government was established by God himself. Add to this, as mentioned, the JW witnesses teach they are the one true church. They have divine revelation from God himself. Yet, they have been giving us dates for the end since they were established. When we read what a prophet is in the old testament then this shows us they are no true church. In the least they have no special contact with God.I could supply several links to learn the teachings you don't get at the front door. As with most cults, such as the mormons, and the masons, you have to stick around for a while before they start droppin' the bombs on ya.
For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible.
Jesus became human to save us.
Through Him, our helper, advocate and redeemer, we can begin again.
He is preparing heaven for us and will return to take us there.
God the eternal
Son became incarnate in Jesus Christ.
Through Him all things were created
the character of God is revealed
the salvation of humanity is accomplished and the world is judged.
Forever truly God, He became also truly man, Jesus the Christ. He was conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary.
He lived and experienced temptation as a human being, but perfectly exemplified the righteousness and love of God. By His miracles He manifested God's power and was attested as God's promised Messiah. He suffered and died voluntarily on the cross for our sins and in our place, was raised from the dead, and ascended to minister in the heavenly sanctuary in our behalf. He will come again in glory for the final deliverance of His people and the restoration of all things. (John 1:1-3, 14; Col. 1:15-19; John 10:30; 14:9; Rom. 6:23; 2 Cor. 5:17-19; John 5:22; Luke 1:35; Phil. 2:5-11; Heb. 2:9-18; 1 Cor. 15:3, 4; Heb. 8:1, 2; John 14:1-3.)
Jesus is the Son of God, which means he is God the Son equal with God the Father and God the Holy Spirit Who are One without end.
The concept of the Son of God is in the Old Testament, the Jewish Holy text. See below;
Who but God goes up to heaven and comes back down? Who holds the wind in his fists? Who wraps up the oceans in his cloak? Who has created the whole wide world? What is his name--and his son's name? Tell me if you know! (Proverbs 30:4). Source: http://www.adventist.org/beliefs/god/son/
You definitely copy/pasted this. Drive by, too?
...you don't give a shit because you are shit.
... the Bible, the source of all truth ...
Source is supplied.
It seems stating simple facts winds you up even more than quoting the Bible
the source of all truth.
If you had evolved from a dog, which you foolish atheists accept as fact
you'd be chasing your own tail and eating your own excrement.
Enjoy every last bit, there's more coming for you to digest and vomit out from your filthy dog mouth.
SwordofGod, I have an 8 month old daughter. Would it make sense to you for her to be saved from the trouble that I've been in in the past?If the bible is correct, why do we need a savior to save us from something we had no control over (Adam and Eve falling, according to Genesis)?
For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible
Sin is passed down from Adam and Eve throughout the world.
Would it make sense for you daughter to be saved from the sins of your past? ... Would you like to save her from those?
QuoteFor those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible.Only ones who say trite like this are people who can't provide any evidence because they believe in fiction.-Nam
Would it make sense for you daughter to be saved from the sins of your past? Yes, of course. Your personality traits are passed down to your daughter, so if you have certain troublesome habits, its likely she will develop them as well. Would you like to save her from those? As with hereditary diseases, there are hereditary personality / character flaws which are passed down to our children. Sin is passed down from Adam and Eve throughout the world. We do not inherit their guilt for their sins, but are guilty for our own due to inherent weakness on our part. That's why we need a Saviour, to be our strength in our weakness, to be our Saviour from sin by the power of God. This saving power redeems our lives from destruction if we accept it. I would invite you to accept that truth.


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Delineating Page Numbers between Tibetan Texts and their English Translations
As anyone dealing with Tibetan texts and translations is aware, it can be difficult at worst and arbitrary at best to decide how to align Tibetan text page numbers with page numbers listed in an equivalent translation of that text. When a Tibetan sentence or clause ends squarely at the end of the page, there's no issue; but this is quite seldom the case. More often it is that a Tibetan sentence continues from one page to the next, and so it can be difficult to indicate this clearly when demarcating page numbers in an English translation. This issue primarily arises from the incongruity of sentence structure and syntax found between Tibetan and English. A common case is when the verb, usually found at the end of a Tibetan clause or sentence, will appear early in an equivalent English translation. Consider the following Tibetan sentence, which is split between one page and the next as indicated by the number in curly brackets:
- Tibetan (wylie): des cang mi smra {22} bas khas blangs te/
- English: He accepted by not speaking at all.
Not only does the sentence carry over to the next page in the middle clause, but it cuts right in the middle of a nominalized verb, making it practically impossible to accurately illustrate the change in page number in the English translation. Even so, if one wanted to visually maintain the general nature of the page change by placing the number in the center of the sentence (i.e., "He accepted {22} by not speaking at all."), it would neglect the fact that, due to differences in sentence structure, the first portion of the English sentence is really the last portion of the Tibetan, and vice versa. There is no adequate solution to this problem except to standardize an acceptable arbitrary delineation. Thus, in this regard, I submit a standardization scheme for this issue, whereby the page number is placed evenly at the end of the split clause. Thus, we have:
- Tibetan (wylie): des cang mi smra {22} bas khas blangs te/
- English: He accepted by not speaking at all. {22}
One exception would be if the vast majority of the Tibetan sentence or clause was on the next page, with only the first syllable or so on the previous page. In which case, it would be more appropriate to place the page number indicator before the sentence. For example:
- skyed {29} mos tshal byi dor byas pa ri mo sna tshogs bris pa zhig tu rtsed chas sna tshogs bshams te sgor byung ba dang /
- {29} Having prepared a grove, they drew various pictures (on the walls) and arranged musical instruments inside, then they left.
Again, this is an arbitrary designation, but it seems to be the closest approximation to delineating page numbers in an English translation while maintaining the coherence of the original Tibetan.
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The Great Outdoors Cookbook by Sunset
The angle: From campfire cooking basics to throwing a backyard hog roast, Sunset Magazine's latest cookbook has you covered.
Recipes for right now: Grilled French Toast Kebabs, Peanut Butter Cranberry Go-Bars, Tofu and Eggplant Hobo Bundles, Beer and Bison Burgers with Pub Cheese, Chile and Lime Mini Steak Tortas, Olive Pesto Smashed Potatoes
Who would enjoy this book? Cooks who love cooking under an open sky, whether at a campsite in the woods or at a grill in your backyard.
Quick Facts
• Who wrote it: Sunset
• Who published it: Oxmoore House
• Number of recipes: 175
• Other highlights: This cookbook is truly your one-stop-shop for anything you need to know about cooking outdoors. Yes, there are recipes (gads of them, and all of them equally tasty-looking), but it's really all the tutorials that more than justify the price of the book. The editors at Sunset include detailed information on what cooking equipment you need for camping, choosing (and cooking in) a solar oven, setting up a backyard grill, building your own pizza oven, choosing the right firewood, cooking in a cauldron (just like a cowboy), and yes, how to roast a whole hog in your back yard. The wealth of information in this book is amazing — come the Zombie Apocalypse, you can bet this book is going in my backpack.
But let's talk about the recipes, too, because they look so good. Sunset has always impressed me with their ability to take a simple dish that we all already know and love — like, say, a grilled steak — and turn it into something fresh, new, and instantly appealing — like, say, serving that grilled steak with a chile and lime marinade in grilled tortas. Yum. These recipes pull in lots of flavors and ingredients from around the world, like furikake from Japan to sprinkle over corn and panang curry for a simple campfire noodle dish. As long as you have a well-stocked spice cupboard at your cabin in the woods, you will certainly not get bored.
Warmer weather has already arrived here in Northern California, and Zombie Apocalypse or no, I hope to be diving into these recipes soon.
Find the book at your local library, independent bookstore, or Amazon: The Great Outdoors Cookbook by Sunset
• Visit the author's website: Sunset
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With so many women going under the knife to enhance their assets, finding ten perfect natural boobs is a little difficult. However, there are some women across Hollywood and beyond who have held true to themselves and their fans by not letting a single surgeon near their God-given gifts. You won't find any silicone or saline in this list—just pure perfection of human form. If you love the fun bags, hooters, or whatever you like to call them, then here are some of the most perfect natural boobs in the entertainment industry.
- Elizabeth Hurley. This sultry "Austin Powers" and "Bedazzled" star has gone to the press to reassure her fans that her perfect natural boobs are completely untouched by science. At 43, she still looks amazing, making her one of the best-looking women on this list, if not the entire world.
- Scarlett Johansson. This curvaceous star is the definition of a blonde bombshell, with gorgeous hair, an hourglass figure, and perfect natural boobs. It's a shame that she's listed a no-nudity clause in every one of her movie contracts, meaning that we'll probably never see her twins in their full glory.
- Eva Mendes. This sexy leading lady has graced the screen in hits like "Training Day," "Ghost Rider," and "All About The Benjamins." Though she might be older than some of the other women on the list, there isn't a single doubt in our minds that this fiery Latina has some of the most perfect natural boobs in the entirety of human history.
- Monica Belluccii. Having found her big break in the final two installments of "The Matrix" trilogy, this sexy Italian woman has been featured in films such as "Bram Stroker's Dracula" and "Shoot 'Em Up." Her flawless love muffins have been the subject of many a male fantasy, especially when combined with her olive skin and sultry Italian accent.
- Kim Kardashian. It's pretty difficult to be known for anything else besides perfect natural boobs when you're biggest claim to fame is a leaked sex tape. However, this socialite is the star of numerous reality shows, meaning that she's managed to become a master, above all else, in marketing her own image.
- Zooey Deschanel. With her dark hair, pale skin, and quirky sense of style, Zooey is a heroine to the hipster in all of us. Her role in "500 Days of Summer" further cemented the fact that she's lovable in that off-beat sense of the word, and now she needs to do a nude scene so we can see those perfect natural boobss of her's.
- Tyra Banks. The very first black cover model of the famous "Sports Illustrated" swimsuit issue, this self-proclaimed diva is known to have some of the best natural boobs in Hollywood. If there was any doubt to that fact, she even had a licensed plastic surgeon as a guest on her daytime talk show to confirm that fact. Good job, Miss Banks.
- Christina Hendricks. This pale-skinned redhead easily has some of the biggest and most perfect natural breasts in Hollywood today, The star of the drama "Mad Men," 1960's clothing and hairnets have never looked so good until they've been placed on the impeccable canvas that is Ms. Hendricks.
- Anne Hathaway. You might've thought she was just a kid in "The Princess Diaries," but she was certainly all grown up in the sizzler "Havoc." This brunette beauty queen boasts one of the best bodies and some of the most perfect natural boobs we've seen yet. Let's keep our fingers crossed for another nude scene.
- Keeley Hazzell. This British model boasts a cup size 32E that is compltely untouched by man-made science, giving her some of the largest and best natural breasts in the entire world. Her work in United Kingdom-based men's magazines such as "Loaded" and "Nuts" make us wish she'd do a little more work on our side of the Atlantic.
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Karachi: Banned Pakistan pacer Mohammad Asif, who was released from jail last week, has described his former roomate Salman Butt as a "lonely and depressed man" anxiously waiting to be released from prison after completing his 30-month sentence for spot-fixing.
"Salman and I were sharing the same room for three months in the prison and he wished me good luck on the day of my release," Asif told `Dawn` newspaper.
"But he (Salman) is a lonely man and looked very depressed on the day of my release from jail. He has been quite miserable at times and is anxiously awaiting his release," he added.
Asif was released last Friday after completing a 12-month sentence for his role in the spot-fixing scandal that broke out on Pakistan team`s tour to England in 2010.
Before Asif, young pacer Muhammad Aamir was also released from jail earlier this year after he completed his six month term.
The Southwark crown court in London had last October handed out different jail terms to Butt, Asif and Aamir after finding them guilty of spot fixing and corruption.
The trio is also serving a minimum five year ban from the anti-corruption tribunal of the International Cricket Council for the same offence.
Only former captain Salman Butt now remains in prison with Pakistani bookmaker, Mazhar Majeed who was also given a jail term in the spot fixing scandal.
According to the report, the prison in Canterbury is a men`s prison which has an arrangement which allows two foreign nationals in the same room. Asif, who has vowed to get the ICC ban overturned and has also proclaimed his innocence in the case, said he and Butt shared a room because there were very few Muslims in the prison.
"We both were first asked whether we could share the same room," recalled Asif.
"We immediately agreed. Having a non-muslim room partner could have made life difficult for both me and Salman," he added.
Asif also played down reports of differences and ill feeling between him and Salman Butt after the two accused each other during the trial held at the Southwark court.
He said, infact, the bond between the two grew stronger in prison.
"No, there were no ill-feelings between us. In fact, we were like two brothers in the prison," said Asif. "Both of us were made gym in-charge where we played badminton and football."
Asif said he used to speak to his family over telephone from the prison but none of his family members afforded to visit the jail.
However, he said the family members of the suspended Pakistan captain Salman did pay visits to the prison.
"Every month in the jail, Salman`s wife (Gul), his elder son and mother paid a visit there," said Asif.
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The AARP HomeFit Guide
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What if all homes could be suitable for anyone, regardless of a person's age or physical ability? What if a person who wants to live independently, regardless of his or her age or physical ability, could do just that?
AARP research consistently finds that the vast majority of people age 50 and older want to stay in their homes and communities for as long as possible.
The AARP HomeFit Guide was created to help people stay in the homes they love by turning where they live into a "lifelong home," suitable for themselves and anyone in their household.
The guide offers solutions that range from simple do-it-yourself fixes to improvements that are more involved and require skilled expertise but are well worth the expense.
How to use the HomeFit Guide
As both an educational resource and a personalized tool kit, the AARP HomeFit Guide provides lessons, suggestions and practical solutions. The guide is a great resource to keep on your bookshelf or share with friends and relatives.
The accompanying worksheets can be used when answering the questions that appear throughout the guide and for creating "To Do" lists about changes to make in your home.
(The worksheets are available for download via the Worksheets & Resources page so you can print as many as you'll need or want.)
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James Derrell Hill
James Derrell Hill, age 58, of Benton, passed away Monday, January 14, 2013. He was born May 26, 1954 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
Derrell was a Master Electrician and taught for ACEF and was a member of First Baptist Church in Benton. He was preceded in death by his father, James H. Hill.
He is survived by his mother, Mary Frances Hill; six children, Justin, Joshua, Janna, Jereme, Jonathan and Jessica; ten grandchildren; one great-grandchild and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 17 at Ashby Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 18 at Ashby Funeral Home with burial at Fowler Cemetery in Paron. Dr. Rick Grant will be officiating.
On-line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.


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Rated 5 out of 5 by JOS223 from PERFECT DRESS! This dress is flattering I have a small waist and bigger hips, and this dress hugs my curves! LOVE THIS DRESS. I bought an XS usually my size in bebe dresses, fits beautifully! I bought the HIBISCUS color and its stunning. I can't wait to wear this dress
Date published: 2014-07-12
Rated 5 out of 5 by coco17 from LOVE This dress looks nothing special on the hanger but once you put it on, it transforms into this beautiful elegant curve hugging beautiful dress. The back opening is not too low which is perfect for my curves. The material is very forgiving and very comfortable. I would highly recommend this dress.
Date published: 2014-06-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by sbrya28 from Gorgeous Pop of Color I am 5'3" and I wished that Bebe made this dress in a Petite length. However I am satisfied overall, it is not too long on my frame at all. I bought the Hibiscus color, and I disagree with the previous reviewer - the Hibiscus color is a beautiful deep coral that goes well with my Bebe coral and gold chandelier earrings. The material clings to every curve for a sexy edge, and the back drape is low but not too much. I can't wait to find the right event to wear this dress!
Date published: 2014-04-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by Liz32309 from Very form fitting dress I bought the hibiscus color dress but it looks more like a hot pink. I love the way it fits but I will have to get it altered from the bottom because it's a bit long on me since I'm petite. Otherwise the dress is amazing thanks bebe!
Date published: 2014-04-19