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LIAM NEESON returns to our screens for Taken 2. After a swing in his career to a more action-packed, Bond-esque style, some were surprised that a sequel could be made, as anything that was made would have to be really good to surpass that of the first film.
Does it succeed?
No. The film does not quite meet the same level of the first film. This does not mean, however, that it is not worth watching, the film is still action packed as we follow the thrill-filled story, this time with the twist that Neeson's character, Bryan Mills is taken, along with his ex-wife and it is his daughter who has to save them.
The films starts off with everything fine, the family seems to be getting back together, Mills is getting along with ex-wife Lenore (Famke Janssen), as they go on holiday to Istanbul with daughter, Kim (Maggie Grace). Before long though, it appears their car is being followed and Neeson slips into survival mode. What ensues is an action thrilled sequence of events typical of the themes seen in the previous film, though not quite as violent as the 15 rated Taken had. It seems this film was toned down for that 12A rating, though rumours of an extended cut abound!
The main villain of the film is the father of the man tortured by Mills in the first film, out for revenge, he vows to kill Bryan and his family. With his troop of thugs he sets out to capture and take the family back to Albania. Alas, he has not prepared for the Mills' 'particular set of skills', and they are all eventually thwarted after events including a fun packed car chase scene with Kim behind the wheel of a taxi and the ultimate fist fight between Neeson and chief Albanian (Rade Šerbedija). No doubt the family back home may make an appearance for a possible Taken 3.
The stand out performance of the film has to be Neeson- without him the film would certainly be a flop. Yet, Neeson combined with the explosive plot line definitely makes it a film worth watching, particularly for those who were fans of the original thriller. It may not be as fresh as the first, but it is still a credible sequel. Bring on Taken 3.


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Yes,I usually buy the budget wool. I go to HobbyCraft now. The wool I bought yesterday was Hayfield Bonus DK 100% Acrylic. £1.49 100gms. I can't really afford more expensive. Although I did use an expensive make for my crocheted flowers the pink and the terracotta colour. Or I go to the £1 shop its around the same price in there I think I pay but for the Cygnet. I'm finding difficulty really getting the colours I want, either too bright and shocking or just not suitable at all. I also use KIng Cole DK and that's another nice one. I mail order that from Yorkshire. They make up just as nice as the expensive. What really gets me annoyed is that these tiny balls are so expensive and they don't go very far at all. I usually stick to the economy wool. Have you been to HobbyCraft? It's worth having a look there. I have also used The Palette Collection in HobbyCraft which is around £1.59 for 100gms. Although I don't think the quality is as good. Love your blog, love the flowers. Well done!
My friend Sue above pretty much has me dreaming of a trip across the pond just to see Hobby Craft... Looks like a great place to stop.
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Emotion and anger
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If I lost you again and couldn't find a way
And now I have to find you again
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Name: Steve Schultz
Age: 26
Birthplace: Fountain Valley
How long have you lived in Fountain Valley? 26 years
Occupation: teacher/writer
Education: bachelor's degree in Sociology from Cal State Long Beach, teaching credential in English/teaching credential in sociology from Cal State Long Beach
Previously elected or appointed positions: Volunteer intern in the Fountain Valley city manager's office, member Fountain Valley Summerfest Committee
Community organizations you belong to: member, Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce, volunteer, Fountain Valley Community Foundation, volunteer fundraiser for Fountain Valley High School's "Full Speed Ahead" campaign, volunteer fundraiser for Fountain Valley Educational Foundation — ScienceWorks Program, member, Kiwanis Club of Fountain Valley
What do you think are the biggest issues facing Fountain Valley right now?
The biggest issue is the decreasing revenue of city funds which have caused cuts to essential city services. During the May City Council meeting, it was stated that the city would have a $3.7-million deficit this year and a $9.3-million deficit in the 2011-12 fiscal year, which would deplete city reserves and the ability to operate the city.


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Dead Rising 4 Had So Many Zombies I Couldn't Even See the Ground
I can't see the ground when I'm with you.
Trying out Dead Rising 4 during this year's E3 conference confirmed one thing to me. Capcom was putting an absolute ton of zombies into the game.
As I started my hands-on time with the upcoming zombie beat 'em up, I was put on a set of steps in front of a building. As I was put in control of Frank I overlooking a road. The only problem was, I could not see said road. Instead, all I could see were zombies.
While the hordes of the walking dead were pretty substantial in the series' first outing on the Xbox One, it seems like that just wasn't enough enemies for Capcom to let you destroy and dismember however you see fit. Even after spending a good amount of time putting a dent in the zombie horde and racking up over 350 kills, I still didn't have the time to take in my surroundings. They just kept on comin'.
At least there was plenty of variety and creativity in the demo's weapons to keep the action interesting. Hopefully, the rest of the game will feature just as many zombies as we venture around Willamette, Colorado as Frank West.
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American Legion Meeting
The April monthly meeting of Reinbeck's American Legion and Sons of the American Legion will be on Monday, April 13 in the Legion Room of the Memorial Bldg.
Social hour 4 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. Meeting will follow. All Veterans and son's of Veterans are welcome.
Coinette Meeting Change
Coinette Chapter will meet at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, April 11 at INDULGENCE (Fountain). 50 year members will be honored. Meal will be served following meeting. NOTE TIME AND PLACE CHANGE.
Easter Egg Hunt
There will be an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 11 at 10:00 in Elmwood Park. Ages 0-9
Journey Bound Concert
was cancelled on April 5 but has been rescheduled for same time on April 19 at the Methodist Church in Gladbrook.
Grundy County Area
Parkinson's Support Group
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Celebrating Parkinson's Awareness Month at the Dike United Methodist Church 439 Church St. Dike, Iowa
WHAT AILS YOU AND WHAT ARE YOU DOING ABOUT IT? Share how you make others aware of Parkinson's General discussion and a snack will follow.
Timothy Christian School of rural Wellsburg will be holding Kindergarten Round-Up on Tuesday, April 21, 2009. The day will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 3:15 p.m. and includes lunch and a T-shirt. Please contact the school at 641-869-3679 if you are interested in sending a child to Round-Up.


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Preferably Star Wars themed. Female lead character is the head of security of a remote desert city on a backwater planet. She excels at bringing the criminals that dare to bring unrest and trouble to the small city to justice and locks many of them up in the city jail. She has a weakness for one man though and when she visits to check on the jail, she agrees to play a little gambling game to waste the time and fight boredom. Having a stroke of bad luck, she is forced to bet things other than money. This eventually leads the to the prisoner's escape and the female lead character decides to chase him across the galaxy in order to apprehend the fugitive.Your character(s); (1-3 males) humanoid criminals, at least one dirty minded thug that's older than the main characterKey words: gambling, strip dice, non consensualSetting: Star Wars, science fiction, OC fictional universe, (middle ages, light fantasy)
Would you expect the new writer to assume already established characters or develop their own?
Must be nice. I take it Billy Ray wasn't doing it for you?
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The EC said it's gotten "very negative" feedback from Microsoft and other companies that originally leveled antitrust charges against Google.
Google offered to label its properties and show links "to three rival specialized search services close to its own." The EC said Google also has agreements with web sites and ISVs that stifle competition for ads.
Hubert Burda, president of the German magazine publishers' association, said either Google will have to improve on the remedies or the EC would be pushed to issue a statement of objections and force remedies on Google.
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This Irish lad is going to be absolutely raging with his dad as the epic prank he pulled on his young son has gone viral across the internet.
His dad somehow managed to convince him that the vacuum cleaner needs to be started like a lawnmower - and so, trustingly he proceeds to pull the cord in and out in a vain attempt to get it going.
After about four attempts, his dad decided to put him out of his misery and told him to plug it in and lo and behold, it started working.
He'll be absolutely raging with his prankster father as almost 800,000 people have viewed their antics, with 779,000 views on the video since it was uploaded to the Meanwhile in Ireland YouTube channel since Sunday.
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Participants and spectators enjoyed a day and a half of homage to the personalities of the local law.
The Georgia Legal History Foundation's seminar Thursday and Friday, March 7 & 8 at the UGA law school, "Murder, Politics and Scandal: Famous Cases and Characters of the Athens Bar and Beyond" lived up to its billing. Former Congressman Don Johnson covered the slaying of Col. Lemuel Penn, local attorney John Timmons sketched the history of legal aid in Athens; Prof. (emeritus) Donald E. Wilkes, Jr. touched on the colorful characters in the Western Circuit, which includes Athens; Congressman John Barrow recalled his father, the iconic Judge Jim Barrow; Denny Galis conjured famous characters in the local law; Ed Tolley talked about the murder of restaurateur T.K. Harty; Rev. Dicky Hoard talked about the murder of his father, District Attorney Floyd Hoard; Ed Allen elucidated the case former UGA football coach Wally Butts won against Curtis Publishing Co., and among other speakers, Milton Leathers, in spite of his grief over the sudden death of his good friend Jim McGown, brought the house down with his insights into the Cobb family and others (all his relatives) and his information about the T.R.R. Cobb House on Hill St.
At the end, though, the theme of the two-day conference seemed to coalesce around the personal touch and the personalities of the local bar, who sparred and represented their clients, always in a face-to-face manner in a contentious collegiality personified by the two lawyers and friends, Guy Scott and Jim Hudson. Introduced by the man most likely to be a standup comic if he were not already a judge, Lawton Stephens, the closing panel—John Larkins, Denny Galis, David Montgomery and Dave Burch (all Esquire)—held forth on the exploits and idiosyncrasies of Scott and Hudson, who at the time and in retrospect were what all the lawyers now remember as the embodiment of the personal touch in legal representation.


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Ashford University Represented at National Fall Leadership Conference
Students Attend 2010 Future Business Leaders of America/Phi Beta Lambda Event
Three Ashford University students were among the more than 1,300 high school Future Business Leaders of America and between 150-200 collegiate Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) members who attended the 2010 National Fall Leadership Conference in Des Moines, IA on Nov. 5 and 6.
The Ashford students, accompanied by co-advisers David Ward and Diane Cornilsen and chaperone William Woods, attended a variety of workshops, including "Networking 101," "Multi-Generational Work Force: Managing Our Future," "Campus Casual to Corporate," "Working and Dealing with Difficult People," "Discover the Secrets to Planning" and "Are You Ready to Compete?" Keynote speaker and certified life success coach, Alton Jamison, shared his story about "Removing the Mental Handcuffs from Your Life."
Christina Justice, president of Ashford University's PBL chapter, attended the conference, calling it "very exciting".
"Since it was a national conference, more people were involved, and it provided a networking opportunity," said Justice. "Networking with prospective employers is very beneficial, especially when looking to enter the job market. I loved this conference."
About Ashford University
Founded in 1918, Ashford University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (www.ncahlc.org). The University offers graduate and undergraduate degree programs online and at its Clinton, Iowa, campus. The University is known for its high quality yet highly affordable online and on-campus programs. For more information, please visit www.ashford.edu or call Shari Rodriguez, associate vice president of Public Relations, at 858.513.9240 x2513.


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I've noticed some recipes for preserved meyer lemons call for olive oil..what would be the purpose of adding olive oil?
I guess to act as some type of preservative, but most recipes I've seen just require adding lemon juice to top off the lemons in the jar. There's a lot of info in this older Hotline thread about the recipe (without olive oil) from Paula Wolfert's cookbook, Foods of Morocco.
Here's a little video on this site that shows you how easy it is... all you need is lemon, salt and a jar. (Nice holiday gift.)
It is, I believe, the Sephardic (Jewish) version. My friend who married a Sephardi fellow did it that way, but following Paula Wolfert, I make with only salt, lemons and juice. Either way is fine.
I have always been successful with lemons, salt, lemon juice and water. However, my ex mother in law (Italian) would put a layer of olive oil on top of anything in a jar to act as a preserving barrier.
I keep mine refrigerated and there is so much salt that I don't think any other preservative is needed. I suspect it's a personal preference just as adding spices or cinnamon stick. I don't add the olive oil because it solidifies in the refrigerator.
Thank you so much for everyone's responses! As Pagine said it would be a nice holiday gift..I wanted to go ahead and share my pictures with you that I gave the girls in my family for Christmas! I used organic Meyer lemons with raw Himalayan sea salt that contained no anti-clumping agents to keep out any extra chemicals!! Thanks again! -Kelly


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Everyday I am grateful for my health.
In fact, there is not a day that goes past, where I don't take a moment to take a HUGE deep breath, slow things down in my mind and surroundings for just a minute, re-assess my stress levels and how I am feeling, and then breath a sigh of relief to think that I am okay; I am happy and healthy.
For the MOST important thing in your life is your health.
It is not until you don't have it, that you realise just how precious it is.
It's not until you are unwell that you crave feeling normal, healthy and happy.
So today I want you to pause, for just a minute, and assess how you are feeling.
Are you okay?
Are you stressed?
Are you happy?
If you are overwhelmed, swamped and stressed to your eyeballs, then maybe you need to make some changes, for the MOST important thing in your life is your HEALTH.
Don't find yourself realising this when it's too late.
Breath. Relax. Enjoy.
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As a speaker and consultant I meet a lot of new people over the course of a year. Every single one of them is different but the start of our conversations is always the same.
There are only two questions people ever ask me when we first meet.
Unless we are in France, or a French speaking country, the first question is normally "how do you pronounce your name?" If you're interested it's like "go be yo". I sometimes wish it was "go be you" to enable me to play on that theme as part of my leadership development practice, but my forbearers did not anticipate my chosen career so I missed out on the "u".
The second question normally comes after they have found out what I do for a living. At that stage, what most people really want to know is "what do great leaders do?" I don't blame them. I have devoted the last 15 years of my life trying to find out the answer. However, in that search, I have also realised that it is the wrong question.
There is a question that comes before what do great leaders do and that is "what's a leader?" The answer is simple; "someone who is followed". This being the case, the most important person in the equation is the follower. A great leader is someone who manages to have a great many followers, prepared to give up some of their freedom to act, in search of something greater than they can achieve alone.
When looked at it in that way, forget "what do great leaders do?"; the key question becomes "what do great followers want?" With that question we can explain why seemingly different people become great leaders. We no longer have to hope we can be "like somebody" but rather can feel free to explore what we are like when we are at our best. Development stops being about aping someone else and starts becoming about being a better, more skilled version of ourselves in the service of our followers.
When we make the switch from the "great leaders" to the "great followers" question we no longer need a model of what we ought to be but rather a set of principles that will help us to find out who we truly can be.
Having worked to support others in that search for over a decade there are four things I know to be true.
I have always been appalled by trite business sayings like 'there's no I in team' (there should be) and 'assume makes an ass of you and me' (it doesn't). Yet I admit to being fascinated by their staying power. So for the last decade I have been trying to come up with my own. So here goes "There's a Tick, in authentick". It may be bad but it makes the point!
That point is that leadership is entirely dependent on authenticity. You will always sub-optimize your impact if you try to be someone other than yourself. And you cannot be authentic if you don't understand what makes you tick. To be yourself you have to know yourself and what you stand for.
People are always keen on giving advice. Everyone has a view or opinion they like to share. Even if you are high up in an organization and the people below you find it hard to give you feedback, peers, analysts and shareholders are never shy at dispensing their wisdom.
While surrounding yourself with advisers enlarges your view, you should not surrender to their advice. It is your leadership, your principles and your points of view that matter. Becoming a mouthpiece for the conflicting views of others or acting purely as a curator for those views is a sure way to fail in engaging others.
This is the hardest balancing act of leadership. We shouldn't be stubborn when faced with a reality that questions the very essence of our views. Yet we must remember that it is only reconciliation, never compromise, that is necessary.
The key to success lies in our ability to achieve our goal of attracting others whilst remaining true to ourselves. I have developed a simple test for self-regulation which I call the madonna and child principle.
If your mother (the madonna) would be ashamed of whatever you are considering doing, or if you can't explain it to a six-year-old (the child), or both, then don't do it.
Effective leadership relies on a strong moral compass (the madonna test) and clarity of your intent (the child test). The madonna and child test preserves your integrity and, in tandem with my next and last "truth", should enable you to make the most critical of development decisions and choices.
To understand who you are you need to reflect. Whilst you can think quickly, reflection takes time. I am not advocating a retreat or a long reflective walk, although I would if I thought you might do it. What I am advocating instead is developing an ability to think things through in the moment.
So buy an egg timer and put it on your desk. Don't try to get away with a watch or a guess – there is something powerful in the novelty and physicality of the egg timer. It also helps you signal in a playful way to others around you that you are thinking and value this thinking time. When faced with a decision to make, turn over the egg timer.
Thanks for reading this and I hope we meet someday. And when we do, don't worry about the "go be yo", Emmanuel will do just fine, and if you struggle with that one, blame my parents and just call me E.


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I was looking for a book to request for this woman. I said out loud, ok, I can order it from this record because it has less of a waiting list than the other record. She said, no, I don't want a record, I want a book!
I should have just said- ok, can I have your card please? I can request it for you...
Thursday, September 22, 2011
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text: KIRKUS REVIEW Seventy-one years old, wasted and sick with a degrading intestinal affliction, Artemio Cruz lies in bed and remembers -- remembers and lives while the priest administers extreme Unction. A financial success, risen with ruthless ambition from the ashes of the Mexican Revolution, Cruz relives what he did and did not manage to salvage from his life. His days as a Revolutionary soldier, his lost love Regina, his unwilling wife sought through her brother's death and father's weakness, his prime, his fall and his childhood -- in a complicated series of mental flashbacks the old man struggles with memory so that he can continue to live. Waiting like carrion vultures for his testament, his loveless family watches as the priest chants, "ego te absolve" -- for seventy-one years without awareness. Through these last leaps of memory, Cruz becomes aware and dies just after he has remembered the farthest leap of all -- birth. Whether or not his is a recognition of futility, this intricately constructed collage of a dying mind stubbornly living its past and desperately hoping for a future manages to rise above artifice to power and to affirmation. With virile, honest writing in a stream of ebbing consciousness, the author of Where the Air is Clear has mastered an old theme and created a strong novel. The publishers will support it accordingly. Pub Date: June 15th, 1964ISBN: 0374531803Page count: 324ppPublisher: Farrar, Straus & CoReview Posted Online: Sept. 23rd, 2011Kirkus Reviews Issue: June 15th, 1964


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I just wanted to take a moment to introduce you to a very awesome project! It's called ParAwareness. It's a chance to raise awareness for today's issues that are important to you AND it helps raise money for charity! You can rock out with a high quality, hand-made para-cord bracelet or key-chain either pre-made or with the colors and style of your choice, have those funds donated to charity, and raise awareness when people inevitably ask you about them! SO much better than some boring ribbons! Plus, there are a multitude of things you can do with them! Just take a look at the pics below for some ideas!
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Kenzi absolutely LOVES her new collar! They will be rolling out leashes as well!
Link two or more together, or ask for an extra long one, and you have a fabulous choker!
This key-chain is called "Born This Way", an LGBT awareness item representing sexuality embedded in a strand of DNA
Request a custom made bracelet or key-chain from a variety of colors and braiding techniques!
They have about 11' of usable 550lb 6mm paracord and 6' of 180lb 3mm nylon cord, so just like any other para-cord item out there, they can be un-braided and used for a variety of emergency uses! The charities listed so far are Susan G Komen, ASPCA, and the Dallas Police Association, among many others. Right now they are set at a 10% donation, but they are striving towards 50% by the end of the year. Feel free to check them out at the link below!
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Hair care varies according to your hair type, the condition of your hair, and outside factors like weather. Madison Reed is taking the guesswork out of what's right for you! We're combing through the advice out there about hair to sort out the best information for your life.
Get control over the dryness, damage, and frizz. As part of our Winter Care for Your Hair series, we've gathered smart strategies for taking care of curly hair during the winter months.
Target Your Shampoo
When you wash your hair, you don't have to shampoo all the way down to the ends. In fact, too much shampoo can be drying because it cleans away natural oils before they can reach the lengths and ends of your hair to moisturize them.
Concentrate suds at your scalp to wash away everyday dirt and oil. Leave your ends alone to keep natural moisture in the hair shaft and help it stay healthier.
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After rinsing out your shampoo, prep hair to get the most from your conditioner. When hair is wet, the hair shaft is filled with moisture, leaving very little room for a conditioning agent to penetrate. Do what the pros do and make space for conditioner to really sink into your hair.
Firmly press water out of your strands before applying conditioner. Be gentle: press the water without pulling on your hair. Once you've removed excess water, coat your strands with conditioner and leave it on for as long as possible before rinsing out.
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Use a soft microfiber towel or an old t-shirt instead of a bath towel. These fabrics are much more gentle on the hair, causing less damage. Use your towel or t-shirt to dry hair in a downward motion from the crown of your head to the ends of your hair. Squeeze the moisture out as you go, taking care not to pull on your hair.
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Criminal Law
The College of the Law has long been a launching point for careers in criminal justice. Graduates of the College serve in prominent roles as local, state, and federal prosecutors, as defense attorneys, and as judges throughout the country.
Toledo Law offers extensive experiential learning opportunities in criminal law. The new Criminal Appeals Clinic gives students real-world experience representing convicted defendants challenging their convictions and sentences. Courses like the Sentencing Workshop and Advanced Criminal Law Practicum use simulation exercises to build advanced legal skills in this area. Through the College's Criminal Law Practice program, students work as externs at prosecutor and public defender offices during the school year and in the summer.
For more information on the College's robust criminal law offerings, see the Criminal Law Career Compass.
Our Criminal Law Faculty
- Professor Jelani Jefferson Exum is a leading scholar on sentencing law. She serves on the editorial board of the Federal Sentencing Reporter. In 2015 she coordinated a Federal Sentencing Workshop sponsored by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts and held at the College of Law, and in 2013 she was an expert witness in federal court in a child pornography sentencing proceeding.
- Professor Gregory Gilchrist is a rising criminal law scholar, whose practice experience includes time as a Federal Public Defender.
- Professor and Dean Emeritus Daniel Steinbock worked as a public defender for the Legal Aid Society in the criminal courts of New York and, prior to his administrative service at the College of Law, taught and wrote extensively in the area of criminal procedure.
An Opportunity to Specialize
Two formal programs provide additional opportunities for students interested in criminal law. The College of Law offers a Certificate of Concentration in Criminal Law and a joint J.D./M.A. degree in Criminal Justice with the College of Health and Human Services. In addition, Toledo Law students regularly compete in Criminal Law Moot Court Competitions.
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Visit! While pictures are helpful, only a campus visit will allow you to experience the strong sense of community and friendly environment at Toledo Law. Meet with a member of our Admissions Office, tour the Law Center with a law student guide, and observe a class.
Career Compass
A law degree can lead to many different careers – in business, in government, and of course, practicing law. For those students interested in practicing law, the Career Compass provides a variety of "career maps" designed to help you chart your pathway to practice.


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- Unlimited tea, coffee and biscuits throughout the day
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- Minimum numbers 10 maximum 100
- Breakout rooms available*
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If you're looking for the perfect venue for your next corporate event, you've come to the right place. Arley House and Arboretum offers some of the best meeting rooms and corporate venue hire packages in the West Midlands, with unrivalled extras and superior support from a professional team of corporate planners and facilitators. What's more, our stunning central location makes us incredibly convenient and sets us aside from everyday venues elsewhere in the region.
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We offer an inspiring meeting venue for corporate events of all kinds. A go-to for businesses across the West Midlands, we have everything you need for a memorable meeting or away day, with top-notch support and all the extras required to ensure your day goes off without a hitch. A range of meeting rooms are available, providing you with plenty of space regardless of the size of your group. Our conference team is experienced in corporate events and meetings, meaning nothing is ever left to chance and nothing will ever be left off your agenda.
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With a range of meeting rooms on offer, Arley House can cater for corporate events and meetings of all shapes and sizes. From small meetings for executives, to massive spaces for groups of up to 100, there's no shortage of options when it comes to selecting an ideal venue for your requirements. What's more, our rooms can be readily adapted to best fit your requirements, with additional breakout meeting rooms available once the main bulk of your session is done. When all is said and done for the day, Arley House and Arboretum has plenty to offer to help your group unwind and de-stress. Set amidst 2,000 acres of breath-taking countryside with gorgeous views of the River Severn, there's no more rewarding way to cap off a rewarding day then hammering out the specifics of a new contract or getting your team up to speed on the latest business developments within your company.
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Studio Mug. All photos from Heath Ceramics.I have been obsessing/lusting over Heath Ceramics' beautiful cups from the Coupe Line. The Coupe Line is from Edith Heath's original collection from 1948, and Heath Ceramics has continued to produce the line ever since. If haven't heard of Heath Ceramics, please check out their website. They have the most beautiful ceramic dishes. My best friend actually has a complete set - so jealous! Click here to learn more about their story.
Espresso cup and saucer.
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A beautiful new Children's book written by Rachael Castle and illistrated by Nicholas Wight tackling the social justice issue of Asylum Seekers and Refugees.
Great resource for children to help them learn about the plight of refugees and the importance of accepting others. Includes a small study guide at the back of the book.
"Emmaline Rabbit lived under a tree, on the edge of the woods, with her young family. Each day they would ramble and forage and play, never worried or scared... until one fateful day..."
Only $7.50 ($3 for postage).
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教学经验: I have over (10) years of teaching experience working with children and young adults. I currently teach non-native English speakers how to speak English.
兴趣: I enjoy visiting new restaurants, walking on the beach, shopping and traveling. I find great pleasure in spending time with family and friends creating memories.
教育: I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology/Psychology from the Florida State University. I also hold many certifications in teaching, learning development, and vocational training.
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Alexander Wang is known for his casual mix of refined silhouettes and urban chic. His eponymous line offers a provocative twist on day-to-day garments, where street meets luxury and ones personality shines through style. T by Alexander Wang offers the same ideals, but is centered around tee shirt dressing and pushing basics to a whole new level. Think stretched out necklines, muscle tees, mini patch pocket detailing, and shades of gray, white, and black with pops of color. Self: 80% polyamide 20% elastane
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text: Molly Demarest is the Sr. Director of Operations and Finance for the American Underground, a thriving campus for entrepreneurs, based in Durham, NC. Dubbed as the "Startup Capital of the South" by CNBC, the American Underground has grown to serve as a destination for startups, supporting over 300 companies, across 5 locations and 125,000 square feet. Responsible for overseeing operations, finance, and real estate development, she has grown most passionate about the role human centric design plays in influencing interaction and engagement across a community. Molly has a BS in Business Administration and Accounting from Appalachian State University and serves on the Board of Directors for Maureen Joy Charter School, Board of Advisors for Career and Technical Education for Durham Public Schools, and is actively involved in working with the city of Durham and GoTriangle (The Research Triangle Regional Public Transportation Authority) in identifying and implementing innovative mobility solutions to meet the needs of the ever growing American Underground and broader Durham communities.


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This was a very exciting game on Tuesday evening in Corballa. The visitors got off to a great start and lead 2 nil but by the end of the first quarter we were leading 4 - 2
The second quarter was yet again tight but our defence was strong and at the half time break we lead 7 - 3 with James Tully, Ronan Wilson and Oisin Flynn our main score getters.
In the third quarter we were under the kosh and lost Daniel Ruane to an injury where he was replaced by U10 Patrick Cooney. At the end of this quarter we lead 8 - 6.
The final quarter had all sorts of drama especially in the last 4 minutes when the sides were level. Colm Naughton, Dáire Barrins, Matthew Blakeney, Liam Donnegan and Fergal Boland repeatedly broke down the Calry attacks as they searched for the equaliser. Andrew Blakeney won a kickout at midfield and quickly transferred to Eli O'Neill on the week. He played a one two with Thomas Langan and Rian Winters before it came back to Eoin Duffy, releasing Oisin Flynn who put over the winning score. The defence still had to hold out which they did successfully.
Team: Liam Donnegan, Fergal Boland, Matthew Blakeney, Colm Naughton, Dáire Barrins, Patrick Cooney, Andrew Blakeney, Ronan Wilson, Rian Winters, Oisín Flynn, James Tully, Eoin Duffy, Thomas Langan, Daniel Ruane
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If you watch TV, you've probably seen the new Victoria's Secret commercial for their Angel perfume.
Direct Dimensions had a part to play in bringing the new Angel bottles to your local store shelves. When the manufacturer needed a precise digital model of the wings for the new bottles, they came to us for scanning and modeling.
Scanning a wing with a Faro Laser Scanner and Arm
Polygonal model of wing
New Victoria's Secret Angel bottle with perfect wings!
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Angel Perfume Bottle
If you watch TV, you've probably seen the new Victoria's Secret commercial for their Angel perfume.
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Monday, November 7, 2011
Project Snapshot: Lyric Opera House of Baltimore
When renovations began on the Lyric Opera Opera House of Baltimore, Direct Dimensions had the chance to go inside and scan the theater space. We used both a Faro Photon and a to capture the data. This image of the raw scan data is one of our favorites!
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You can park your car safely on private property. La Perla is situated in a quiet urbanisation. The distance to the beach is 4000 meters. La Perla is situated above street level. La Perla is a fully detached villa with a private swimming pool. Entrance: Here you find the living room, kitchen, dining room and 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.The interior of La Perla is practical with focus on minor details. The inside is light with a modern atmosphere. La Perla disposes of a an unbelievable view the Mediterranean Sea. La Perla has a built surface of 300 square meters. You have to your disposal a designed garden. You find the swimming pool at the side of your villa. You reach the swimming pool through the terrace . Here you can fully enjoy the Spanish sun and outdoor life. This holdiay residence is very suitable for several families because of the big personal space.
Costa Brava
Costa Brava, with it's length of about 100 km, runs from Blanes to Port Bou near the French border. This makes the Costa Brava a very popular holiday destination for tourist who travel by car. In the South of the Costa Brava you will find the La Selva district, between the town of Blanes and Tossa de Mar. All Club Villamar villas are situated in this district. The Romans too knew that your days are best spend at the 'Rough Coast'. In the several fisherman villages you will find remains of this period, with the burrow of Tossa de Mar as a jewel on the crown. The kindness of the climate ( in winter the temperatures rarely drops below zero degrees and well is well above 30 degres in the summer), make it possible to enjoy this extraordinarily beautiful rugged coastline and the several sandy beaches year round. Together with the hearthwarming character of the local populace, the rich historical past, the lovely green hills and the varied exquisite kitchen makes the Costa Brava a holiday region which has a lot going for itself. Drawn by these riches, many famous artist have found serenity and peace at this Spanish part of coast.
Unfortunately groups of youngsters (average age below or equal to 25) are not allowed in this holiday residence.
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Heard there was also a Trader Joe's recall too
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Please Don't Thank Me For My Service
I wrote this article out of frustration – in a short time, I'd been getting a lot of people thanking me for my service in the Marines. It's become easier (and more polite) to just say "you're welcome" and move on – but I just wanted a place to park my true feelings about the matter. This article was previously posted at my personal blog, here.
"DON'T thank you for your service? But why?!"
I'll tell you why: because I, like a good portion of service members, joined for my
own selfish reasons. I wasn't thinking about service to country, freedom, the Constitution, or anything noble like that – I just wanted to get by and live my life, hopefully getting out of the Marines with a few skills that I could use to acquire a real job.
I'm sure that there are many service members and veterans out there who feel differently – and they have every right to feel that way. I just want to let people know that there is more to the story than the patriotic "symbol of freedom" cardboard-cutout soldier/sailor/airman/marine/coastie that you were taught to revere (or at least respect).
"But…you protected our freedom!"
No, I was a simple POG (Personnel Other than Grunt) – I did my job, and after being discouraged from being innovative or creative by various superiors, I gave no more effort than was required to perform the minimum. It was like any other crappy job in the civilian sector, except I wasn't allowed to quit, because I entered into a contract – an indentured servant by any other name…
Also – I keep wondering how starting conflicts in other parts of the world constitutes as "fighting for freedom" or "fighting terror." It looks more like imperialism – you know: a country using its military power to subvert and control another territory for its own gain (otherwise known as "nation-building"). Don't believe me? Take a cursory glance at a map of our military bases worldwide. Is there anything that we do in Japan or Germany that they couldn't do for themselves?
Another question – if you believe that it's okay that America has military bases abroad, then how would you feel if another country decided to plop a military base anywhere in the lower 48 states? If you'd be angry about that, then ask yourself this question: If it's not okay when it's done to us, then WHY is it okay when we do it to other nations?!
…and I'm not even going to get into how much freedom we have – if there's any left.
"So, how do I show my appreciation for the sacrifices that American service members have made?
Easy – don't treat us like anything special. I understand that you may have been taught to respect uniforms (whether uniforms in general or military uniforms in particular) as a symbol of power that somehow commands respect – but just stop. Stop right there.
Also, you may be feeling some misplaced guilt – perhaps the reasoning that since you didn't have the health/courage/strength/whatever to "serve," you should respect people who do. Feel free to relieve yourself of that guilt right now. No harm, no foul – it won't be held against you. I promise.
You see, it really bothers me (and others) that service members as of late have been turned into a powerful patriotic symbol; it borders on hero worship. It's seen as unpatriotic or un-American to not show your respect to service members or veterans. But see – idolizing the military isn't patriotic. The fact that politicians are doing this (and encouraging you to do it, too) exposes how deeply America needs heroes now. Think about it – our culture seems more than willing to glorify the military – people who are paid by you to destroy and kill at the behest of the political class. Have you ever asked yourself why this is?
It wasn't until I was in the military that I realized the real depth and scope of the corruption and waste that abounds in the U.S. military. I remember budgets that we were encouraged to overspend – because if you didn't show a need (however trivial) for that money, you wouldn't get as much the next year. Because of this, there's no incentive to be thrifty or resourceful. I remember that we paid many times the market price for simple supplies that made it possible to do our job – and those supplies were of frighteningly substandard quality, produced by government contractors, of course.
But no –WE didn't pay for it. It was you.
Politicians turn our service members and veterans into propaganda tools, and rant and rave that we shouldn't cut military spending – "But think of our service members," they whine, insinuating that a cut in military spending would result in a cut in pay or benefits. Voters are then sucked into it again, by the magic of political rhetoric – either not knowing or refusing to acknowledge that military spending could be cut drastically without even touching service member's pay or benefits.
Companies favored by the government for one reason or another (a politician owns stock in the company, served on the board of the company, has many constituents that work at the company, the company gave him a fat check or an earnest promise in exchange for his/her support, etc.) are given government contracts on a silver platter. These are often exclusive – no other companies bid or compete. There is no incentive for them to produce goods at a lower cost or better quality to save the government (nay, the taxpayer!) money. That's what we call "crony capitalism" folks – unlike regular capitalism, which encourages innovation and creativity and taking measured risks, crony capitalism is when a company utilizes political connections to secure its future at the expense of the American taxpayer. In essence, they're parasites – just like the government representatives that they target.
This is your money, America.
What's even more disturbing is that many people blame the corporations for this. But to do so is blaming a symptom, not a cause. When government is allowed to regulate, expanding its power ever-further, it behooves corporations (large and small) to hop into bed with politicians and infiltrate the regulatory agencies to take advantage of the system using regulatory capture, or simple cruelty. Your government set up this system. The corporations simply took advantage of whatever openings they could find. Don't hate the player. Hate the game.
So, every time you see a service member or a veteran, I want you to think of that person as a poor sucker, just like yourself, forced into a system that quashes innovation and discourages individual freedom for the sake of fleecing the populace to enrich favored corporations and their political lackeys. Please, stop idolizing the military. Many service members don't want their military service to define them – it's dehumanizing, to say the least.
So, think twice before you thank a veteran or a military member for their service. Just treat them with respect, like you would any other human being – and they will likely return your respect, with gratitude.
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I do agree though. My time in the Marines did not make me feel like I did any good for the world.
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In this movie shot at our new dungeon lana is belted into a leather dentist chair with the straps holding her tight she awaits her fait.... Her head is then encased in clear latex from behind and pulled tight. The vibrator finishes the job. I realy enjoyed making this movie and lana again shocked me with her ability to breath latex for so long.


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Hewlett Packard a PC maker Firm Enters the tablet Market in India with its HP Slate6 VoiceTab and HP Slate7 VoiceTab, in India.
The Android powered (Still not known the version ) tablets has 6″ and 7″ IPS Display both tablets are powered by a quad-core processor and support 3G dual-sim, dual standby connectivity with voice calling . Not Much is known at this time about the inside of the tablet .
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That device is not even listed on the drivers page of the Samsung website so I can't help you I'm afraid.
Note: It's both pointless and unwise to include your email address when posting on forums.
Pointless because we do not reply by email as that defeats the purpose of having a forum.
Unwise because anyone can see your email address and you will receive even more junk mail than you do already. I don't think you want that.


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I have a solution for the bovine TB conundrum: slaughter all the cattle and farm badgers instead. This would keep the bunny-huggers happy, free up vast tracts of land for more productive use and legalise badger hams which, according to a game-keeping acquaintance of mine, are delicious.
No sensible person would miss cow's milk. Tea and coffee taste better black; milk chocolate is revolting. So far as cheese is concerned there are plenty of alternatives to our native varieties. Gorgonzola, for example, is infinitely preferable to Stilton and the Canadians make a perfectly acceptable, if slightly bland, cheddar. Anyway, Stilton producers could always switch to ewe's milk and try to emulate the excellence of Roquefort.
The Corns would probably miss their clotted cream. Even if they didn't they'd certainly have a moan. Perhaps we could give them their independence by way of consolation and get rid of them once and for all. (Don't get me going on the subject of the Scots...)
The land freed up by the demise of the mooing grass-munchers could be used to provide homes for retired traffic wardens, or for farming wind turbines or for building fortified compounds for the tens of thousands of Afghan translators who are about to invade us any minute now. (I read that in The Daily Mail so it's bound to be true.)
Something else has just occurred to me: has anyone ever tried to milk badger sows on a commercial basis? Just a thought.
(I have to own up to telling a small lie. I have never read The Daily bloody Mail in my life and have no intention of starting now even though I'm in my dotage.)
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The fundraising goal for 2019 will be announced later this year.
Times are tough all over — even for the United Way.
The Burlington/West Burlington Area United Way barely missed its annual fundraising goal last year because of what they saw as a sagging economy and decreasing population numbers.
K.C. Fleming, vice president of allocations for the United Way, is determined to not let that happen again. But it will be hard, especially since the area's population isn't increasing.
"It's been more and more difficult these past couple of years to reach our goal," Fleming said during a United Way luncheon Friday afternoon. "Don't think of this as a finely tuned machine that happens every year. We need you to be involved."
The fundraising goal going into 2019 will be announced later this year, and most of Friday's luncheon consisted of the annual membership meeting and board of directors re-organizational meeting. That included the naming of campaign cabinet members.
Outgoing general campaign chairman Aaron Baltisberger received a plaque for his past year of service. Tim Roberts, a local lawyer with the Anderson, Roberts, Porth, Wallace and Stewart Law Firm, was named 2019 general campaign chairman. Melissa Jones, with Great River Health Systems, was named 2019 general campaign associate.
The United Way has donated more than $11.8 million to local agencies since 1996 and will be distributing money to 14 agencies this year. Fleming said one in two people living in the area use the services they help fund, ranging from addiction treatment to selling Girl Scout cookies.
"It's a pretty sizable impact on our backyard, and a lot of those agencies wouldn't be able to do what they do without the United Way," Fleming said, noting the programs help 50,000 locals annually.
The agencies receiving money from the United Way include: Alcohol and Drug Dependency Services of Southeast Iowa; the YMCA; Burlington Homeless Shelter; Crime Stoppers of Greater Burlington; Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa/Western Illinois; Hope Haven Area Development Center; Iowa Legal Aid; Mississippi Valley Boy Scout Council; The Nest of Des Moines County; Partners; RSVP; The Salvation Army of Burlington; and Young House Family Services.


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Doctor Who thing: adorable TARDIS wedding cake
For the geek bride and groom:
For those of you who are married, did you have a geek wedding? For everyone else: What kind of geek wedding would you have?
Via Doctor Who and the TARDIS on Facebook.
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By listening to others' stories and writing our own, we will discover how writing can deepen our understanding of ourselves and others. We will experience the power of the written word to change our understanding of the world around us as we read and write about contemporary issues such as race, class, gender, and sexuality. We will explore the stories we tell and how we tell them so we can engage multiple audiences and achieve multiple purposes.
Dr. Peggy O'Neill, an experienced first-year writing teacher, has taught a variety of writing courses including Effective Writing, Style, Intro to Rhetoric, and Professional Writing, as well as service-learning and diversity courses. She likes helping first-year students navigate the transition to Loyola and Baltimore. Outside of work, she spends her spare time hiking in nearby parks and exploring the Chesapeake Bay.
Students will study contemporary, controversial issues at the intersection of law, justice, and business. They will engage in lively, interactive debates and exercises that consider everything from environmental law and justice, to marketing and technology. Although many people think about law as statutes or doctrines, law is really about human lives. This course highlights the stories behind landmark cases and the forces that led judges to decide cases in a particular way. The course will inspire students to think critically, understand responsible citizenship, and take action against injustice.
Andrea Giampetro-Meyer, Professor, teaches law and social responsibility courses in the Sellinger School of Business. In her 28 years at Loyola, she has taught in first year programs several times. She enjoys leading and supporting students as they decide on a major and eventual career path. She also knows how to match students with high quality internship opportunities. She has been named the Harry W. Rodgers, III Distinguished Teacher of the Year (Loyola University Maryland), the Charles M. Hewitt Master Teacher (Academy of Legal Studies in Business), and the Executive MBA "Most Valued Professor" (Sellinger School of Business at Loyola).
Victoria Gue joined the Loyola community in 2013 and currently serves as an Academic Advising Specialist in the Academic Advising and Support Center (AASC). In that role, she advises undergraduate students and works closely with the transfer student population, assisting with their transition into Loyola. Prior to Loyola, Victoria worked as an Enrollment Manager at Notre Dame of Maryland University. She has a B.A. in English and an M.A. in Contemporary Communication from Notre Dame.
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Faculty at Brooklyn College, the University of Hyderabad, the University of South Wales, RMIT and AMFI are collaborating with their students on a project focused on fashion identities in different cities. Adam Mulero, president of Brooklyn College's Fashion Marketing club has created a Pinterest page of the Fashion Marketing students' photographs on campus. In Spring 2014 Students at Brooklyn College observed styles on campus and conducted interviews to find out whether there is a certain Brooklyn College style. They also looked at styles in different Brooklyn neighborhoods. Students from Brooklyn College, the University of South Wales, RMIT and AMFI (see below for more details) worked independently then collaborated, sharing ideas and learning from one another.
Here is the final project: Brooklyn, South Wales and Hyderabad Campus Styles
Brooklyn College campus style posts on Pinterest
Brooklyn College photos and interviews on campus
University of South Wales
Melbourne Tumblr
Patricia Brien MA
Course Leader BA (Hons) Fashion Promotion
II. RMIT (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology), Melbourne Australia
Claire Beale and Kate Kennedy
III. AMFI (Amsterdam Institute of Fashion)
Maaike Feitsma
IV. Brooklyn College
Veronica Manlow
Associate Professor of Business, Finance and Business Management Department
V. National Institute of Fashion Technology, Hyderabad
Assistant Professor and Regional Industry Coordinator


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Cut eggplants (unpeeled) into rings. Sprinkle with salt and let stand for one hour. Wash under water and dry. Sautee onions in one tbs. oil until soft. Add garlic and meat and fry until lightly browned. Remove from heat and add tomato paste/water mixture. Set aside.
Sprinkle flour on eggplant slices and fry in one tbs. oil until brown. Layer fried eggplant slices in a casserole dish with meat mixture. Repeat layering until full. Bake for 40 minutes. Mix corn starch in stock/water, add eggs and pour on top of meat mixture. Return to oven and bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit (170 degrees Celsius) until gravy begins to be absorbed. Serve hot.
- 1 lb. ground lamb
- 4 eggs, slightly beaten
- 3 chopped onions
- 2 tbs. flour
- 2 cups water or vegetable stock
- 1/2 cup tomato paste mixed with 1/4 cup water
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed or cut into small pieces
- 1 tbs. corn starch
- 2 tbs. oil
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Gary Neville has warned England have no chance of winning a major trophy for the next decade and admitted he sometimes considered his international career a "waste of time".
The former Manchester United right-back, who retired last season, played in three European Championships and two World Cups for England, his best result the semi-finals at Euro 96.
And he claimed the national team are unlikely to improve on that performance in the near future.
Writing in his autobiography 'Red'. serialised in the Mail on Sunday, he said: "We have our football culture in this country based on the traditional power player and I don't see us competing seriously for a major tournament for at least 10 years.
"I'm afraid we still have a lot of catching up to do."
Neville also claimed the abuse the team received often made it a less than enjoyable experience and left many players fearing failure.
"There have been times when I reflected on my international career and just thought: 'Well that was a massive waste of time'," Neville added.
"Sorry for sounding sour, but my best mate, David Beckham, got butchered after the World Cup in 1998, then my brother, Phil, after Euro 2000.
"The whole lot of us got it in the neck at other times. Sometimes we deserved it, but playing for England was one long roller-coaster: some ups and downs, but also quite a few moments when you're not really sure if you're enjoying the ride.
"It should be fantastic, the best moments of your life. But there is no doubt that too many players spend too much time fearing the consequence of failure when they pull on an England shirt."
Neville also admitted success with United meant more to him then doing well for England.
He said: "I regard myself as patriotic but, truth be told, playing for England was a bonus. Winning for my club was always the most important thing and given a straight choice of a European Cup with United or a European Championship with England, it's United every time."


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Our City – Beautifies Itself
Destination: Museum
Every Sunday from 2 to 4 pm the Jewish Museum Vienna offers a fascinating program for children (6 to 10 years) and families.
We get to know the "beauty pioneer" Helena Rubinstein at Museum Judenplatz and then walk with her through the Jewish Museum at Dorotheergasse 11. Naturally we meet Jewish woman and men, who consult Madame Rubinstein: a suncream for Gustav Mahler? A cleansing fluid for Hilde Spiel and Eugenie Schwarzwald here? A new aftershave for the famous cantor Salomon Sulzer? Lipstick for the operetta star Fritzi Massary? But in which color? One can be curious about Madame Rubinstein's tips—and about a funny approach to Viennese Jewish history. In the atelier we design chic packaging for the beauty products …
The tour starts at Museum Judenplatz (Judenplatz 8, 1010 Wien) and continues at the atelier of Jewish Museum Vienna (Dorotheergasse 11), 1010 Wien.
Advance booking requested: +43 1 535 04 31-130 & -131 or e-mail: email@example.com.
Kids € 3,-, Adults regular ticket
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Lalu Prasad Yadav emerges as a transformational CEO by launching strategic initiatives that are fashioning Indian Railways as a 21st century corporation...
There would have been snide sniggers last year if someone had the temerity to suggest that Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav of Bihar fame would emerge as one of the hottest CEOs of India Inc.. Yet, the rambunctious Yadav is transforming Indian Railways into a consumer-oriented company that's pursuing all kinds of corporate strategies and relentlessly chasing profits
So there was this newspaper that once ran a photograph of Lalu standing with a herd of buff aloes; with a caption that mentioned, "Lalu, third from left !" And there lies the wonder of Lalu Prasad Yadav, the politician and now Union Minister for Railways; a man whose branding has always traditionally hovered around buff aloes and dairy products. But now, with his valiant transformation attempts on the Indian Railways, Lalu Prasad will perhaps be now known as a true blue, no holds barred Chief Executive Officer; and perhaps one, which India Inc. would look up to... Well, one day... And as we said, perhaps.
Laying down his corporate vision as he presented the Railway Budget to the Parliament, Lalu Yadav stated: "The general perception so far has been that Railways' finances cannot be improved without increasing second class passenger fares. But my approach is entirely different. In my view, improvements can only be brought about by raising the quality of services, reducing unit costs and sharing the resultant gain with customers. Therefore, instead of following the beaten path, we decided to tread a new one." The Railways will never be the same again. What exactly has the colourful Minister done to make analysts drool over the transformation of Indian Railways from a government department to a 21st century corporation that understands and executes strategy with precision? Lalu Yadav seems to have mastered two management precepts: The Railways needs to increase long term profitability; and the Railways needs to increase market share. Most of the bold and innovative initiatives unleashed by Yadav revolve around these two goals. Even more important, while previous CEOs (Railway Ministers) have relied on populist schemes for passengers, this CEO has actually focused on the less glamorous freight business to refashion the future of Indian Railways.
An overwhelmingly dominant player in the Indian freight business once upon a time, Indian Railways has been steadily losing market share to rival operators. From a huge 80% of the freight market in 1947, the Indian Railways has nosedived to about 20%, with road transport operators and companies taking the business away from Railways. This year, Lalu has initiated never before seen competitive strategies to battle competition; and our man Lalu doesn't seem interested in taking prisoners.
Railways will now offer a loyalty discount to consumers who transport more goods on freight trains; given the fact that almost 80% of Railways' revenues are contributed by freight. There will also be big differentials between peak and off season rates with off season discounts of up to 30%. Most significantly, private companies are being encouraged to invest capital in an 'own your wagon' scheme. These investors will get preferential treatment for freight movements. No wonder, India Inc is lavishing praise on Yadav! Says Amit Mitra, Secretary General, FICCI: "I think it is a very forward looking & market oriented budget. I would say even pragmatic budget," pointing to Lalu's initiative of allowing private firms to run container trains under the Indian Railways.
Another move is the construction of dedicated freight corridors that will connect the eastern and western seaboards of India. Lalu is investing Rs.220 billion in these corridors which, once completed, will drastically reduce the time to distance ratio, giving Railways a strategic edge over road transport.
The quest for increased market shares – and to fight low cost air carriers – can be seen even in the passenger segment. Though questionable on being a pro-rich move rather than being pro-poor, Lalu has ensured an 18% drop in the price of AC-2 tier tickets, while AC-3 tier prices have dropped by 10%. Perhaps to counter criticism, Lalu has also launched the Garib Rath, an economy train service connecting major Indian cities. The AC- 3 tier prices in these trains will be 25% lower than other trains. Analysts clearly seem to share Lalu's optimism that this will lead to improved market shares.
So much for market shares! CEO Lalu has also been paying a lot of attention to the bottom lines in the past one year. Last year, the Railways increased by 4 to 8 tonnes the load carried by each wagon. An increase of just one tonne per wagon translates into 10 million tones more of freight carried without an extra penny increase in costs. As in business process re-engineering, Lalu has managed to increase freight loading capacity by 100 million tonnes without spending any money and generating an additional Rs.50 billion in revenues. Not surprisingly, this has been largely responsible for the organisation declaring a surplus of more than Rs.110 billion in fiscal 2005- 06, despite a substantial increase in input prices of diesel and electricity. The prospects for the fiscal year 2006- 07 look even brighter still.
That's because the capacity of each wagon is being increased from 64 tonnes to 70 tonnes this year. In a few years' time, Lalu plans to increase that to 80 tonnes per wagon. By that time, Lalu hopes to have completed the dedicated freight corridors linking east and west, which will dramatically reduce travel time for long distance freight trains, and thus sustaining increased profitability.
While the freight business will deliver the big bucks, Yadav has taken smart steps to reduce losses even in the passenger segment. The most important of these is the decision to increase the number of coaches in long distance trains to about 24 (from 16 coaches at most). The addition of these coaches will enable waitlisted passengers to travel, adding Rs.2 billion to the kitty. Yet another innovative measure is the optional upgrading of normal passengers into the AC class when seats in AC class go vacant, giving another similar Rs.2 billion. CEO Yadav also kick-started a scheme where services like catering will be auctioned through bidding. This has resulted in a 56% revenue increase in this segment to Rs.13 billion in 2005-06.
Yet, there is the last frontier that CEO Lalu has to cross. The Railways owns the largest amount of real estate in the country. If Lalu can find a way to leverage this real estate strategically, this rustic politician can join the pantheon of corporate visionaries. Clearly, Lalu Yadav and Railways are on a roll. All that it has taken is to borrow some simple and fundamental principles of modern corporate management and transplant them into his organization. No wonder, an obsolete and effete government department is being transformed into a charged up and aggressive corporation, without the huff s & the puff s of the past. Indian Railways is alive; and the buff alo king leads!
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3:00 AM. A riverbed is cloaked in a heavy navy darkness. Dark clouds cover the sky. Frogs are singing to the tune of the crickets' violins. Marsh-reeds rock slowly to and fro in a gentle breeze. On the other side of the river lays a vast field of wheat, still in the night. Far beyond the field lies a deep pine forest. All is calm. I take several deep breaths, slowly. My eyes flicker, enchanted into sleep by the peace. On my side of the river lies a steep slope, peaked by pine trees. I sit among the trees, at the edge, wearily looking down the slope and across the river. Minutes creep by as I lean against the trunk of the pine tree. I peer upwards into the night, and notice the clouds are vanishing and the moon is appearing. The sky grows brighter until the full moon makes its appearance. Soft light gives way to brilliance as the moon momentarily blinds my dark-accustomed eyes.
I weep at this beauty, and peer intently into its face. The longer I look, the more I see. Uniform whiteness melts into shades of grey and yellow as I look upon yonder moon. Deep crevasses and age-old craters scar and beautify its surface. Such a contrast to the darkened still night! This bright glowing orb which pierces the night and illuminates the world! I look into the river below and see a hazy mist hanging over its surface. The moon is reflected perfectly in its still waters. I stand up. Stretching, I wheel about-face and peer into the darkened forest behind me. Many hours ago I first came through this post-dusk land. Night had already settled its claws into the trees and the birds were settling in their nests. Now it seemed almost like day. Every few feet of darkness was punctuated by bright spotlights. The moon cast them.
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I'm 30 years old. A world is cloaked in a heavy moral darkness. Dark figures cover its history. Small men sing to the sad tune of broken men. Apartment buildings and sky scrapers stand bitterly rooted in their concreted soil. On the other side of the world lies a vast slum, still in its death. Even further lies the mountain villages. All is silent. I have several years, but I quickly lose them. My eyes flicker shut, enchanted into sleep by the Devil. In my land lies a steep social hierarchy, peaked by the media and business giants, presidents and supermodels. I sit at the base of the ladder, wearily looking up the ladder of "success". Lives creep by as men die. I look away from the world and into the heavens above me. What I once knew as true was quickly disappearing. The clouds and veils that had always covered the face of God, vanishing. Jesus Christ was appearing. The heavens grow brighter and brighter until Jesus, Lord of Time, appears in all His brightness. Softer shades of morality give way to the full brightness of Holiness. My eyes are blinded.
I weep at this beauty and peer intently into His face. The longer I look, the more I see. His Godhood encompasses also His compassion, His gentleness, His burning love - as jealous as fire. His nail pierced hands and side wound scar and beautify Him. Such a contrast to the darkened still world! This brightly glowing Son of God which pierces the night and illuminates the world! I look down into the world below, and see what I did not before. Poisonous mist hangs over its surface. Yet Jesus is even there. I stand up. Thanking God, I look behind me into the past. Many years ago I came travelling through time. Darkness had long seeped into my body: I was rooted into it. Yet now my past showed where Christ had worked to bring me to repentance. The Spirit of Christ did this.


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Leading For Wellbeing
In a world beset with woes, people hunger for a sense of who they are, where they belong and what they believe in.
Sixty million refugees are on the move, climate chaos is upon us, and the global economy teeters. Demagogues call for the worst in us, and find fertile ground in a political alienation that allows a flight to easy answers and loss of liberty in pursuit of stability.
Our economic narrative extols competition, perfect markets and unfettered growth in a world in which the rugged individual is seen as the only legitimate economic actor. The result is huge inequality in which 62 individuals have as much wealth as the bottom 3.5 billion. Too big to fail crushes local self-determination…


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*Henry Rollins: The Column! The Time I Drank The Sweat From My Socks Onstage
*Henry Rollins, Scott Ian, Mike Watt, Corey Taylor, Dave Navarro - Avalon - 11/30/11
KCRW Broadcast #143 for Saturday, December 3, 2011
Fanatics! What a week. Finally. We have arrived at our meeting place, Saturday night, on the radio all together at 89.9 FM KCRW. As always, great to be back with you. Tonight, what can I say, it's another collection of relentless brilliance. I have been listening down to all of these tracks this week and I think we are really onto something here!
Brand new The Mark Of Cain track from their forthcoming new album. I got a file of the tracks sent to me and we were cleared for airplay. Sounds good to me. I was told that on one of my few days off on next year's tour, I will be in one of their videos when I am in their native Australia. We roll out another new Fall track as well. I looked it up and it seems that the album is available in the UK but I am not seeing a listing for its domestic release as yet. Tonight, more Melt-Banana greatness from their mind blowing Charlie album.
It took me awhile but I finally found my Rubén González record. I wish I had it at the ready for our Cuban-flavored show two weeks ago. Amazing musician. I got to see him place in 1997 while in London.
Cartwheels To The Record Store Dept.: Two great records out that I wanted to bring to your attention. First is the new Miles Davis 3CD/DVD set called Live In Europe 1967: The Bootleg Series Vol. 1. This is the Shorter/Hancock/Williams/Carter line up. Not up for debate -- one of the most powerful groupings of musicians ever assembled. You get multiple live takes of one of my favorite Wayne Shorter compositions, Footprints. His solo version can be found on his Adam's Apple album on Blue Note and a later version on the Miles Davis album Miles Smiles. This is a great addition to the Miles Davis catalog and the fact that there is a "Vol. 1" at the end of the title, well, that just gives us more to look forward to. The other monster release is the Can's 40th Anniversary Tago Mago 2CD remaster. First off, what an album. With the new version, you get an additional live disc with "Mushroom," "Spoon" and "Halleluwah" all recorded in 1972.
I am sure you noticed that we are playing a track from each release tonight. I hope you dig the music. The Can track is very long, very involved and quite incredible.
Fanatics, it's a nonstop cavalcade of hits. A cornucopia of delights. All for you.
Never forget that the true Heavyweight Champion of Rock is Iggy Pop and STAY FANATIC!!! --Henry
Henry can be reached at: email@example.com, or follow him on Twitter @henryrollins.
Read on for Henry's tracklisting.
01. The Clash - I'm so Bored With The USA / The Clash
02. Comets On Fire - All I Need / Comets On Fire
03. Karthala 72 - In The Heart Of The Fire / Electric Cowbell Fall 2011
04. The Mark Of Cain - Barkhammer / Songs Of The Third And Fifth
05. David Bowie - Look Back in Anger / Lodger
06. Sinn Sisamouth - Seems Like I Know That Face / Cambodian Rocks Vol. 1
07. The Fall - Cosmos / Ersatz GB
08. Alan Vega - The Kiss / Dujang Prang
09. Melt-Banana - Drug Store / Charlie
10. Scientist - Straight Left / Heavy Weight Dub Champion
11. Miles Davis - Agitation / The Miles Davis Quintet Live In Europe 1967
12. The Kiss Offs - Bottle Blonde / Goodbye Private Life
13. Tom Waits - Hang On St. Christopher / Frank's Wild Years
14. Dax Riggs - Tomorrow We Jump / Velvet Songs For Golden Skulls
15. Electric Wizard - Son Of Nothing / Come My Fanatics
16. Joy Division - Interzone / Unknown Pleasures
17. Rubén González - Como Siento Yo / Introducing...Rubén González
18. Tilly & The Wall - Urgency / Bottoms Of Barrels
19. Can - Aumgn / Tago Mago
20. The Ramones - Time Bomb / Subterranean Jungle
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21. The Birthday Party - The Dim Locator / Junkyard
22. Elizabeth Johnson - Sobbin' Woman Blues / American Primitive, Vol. II
23. Einstürzende Neubauten - Sehnsucht / Halber Mensch
24. The Minutemen - Black Sheep / Joy EP