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Kristine at the RestaurantbySexySpanker©
The 18-year-old babysitter's words echoed in my mind in the next few days at my soulless office, which was lit in a permanent florescent noonday glow. The night after she gave me the blowjob, I paid Kristine for her time babysitting, and told her to go home. As much as I wanted to take her up to my bedroom and have my way with her, I simply couldn't risk the fact that my son might hear us.
After his mother's passing Luke had had trouble at school. Not acting out, really, more like the opposite. He withdrew and stayed alone on the playground. A teacher found him sitting in the sandbox where the younger children play, quietly sifting the sand through his hands, staring into the dust it stirred up when it hit the ground.
"It's like he's having an existential crisis, and he's only ten," Mrs. Lehmann, the school counselor, told me. She didn't know if this was normal behavior for children who had lost parents. She didn't have any recommendations, except that I keep an eye on him and try to get him to talk about his feelings, which I did anyway. Her eyes were visibly moist, and when she talked about the teacher finding Luke alone with the sand she even seemed to suppress a sob.
I didn't know if it was normal for counselors to be unable to control their emotions, and I decided it didn't matter. I had a hard time myself sometimes.
For this reason and many others, I decided I could not see Kristine again. The moments of lust that we had shared for time that she was stretched across my lap and while she sucked my cock had been a welcome change from the constant drudgery of my life after my wife's death, which consisted of the gym, office and home. I loved my son and I loved every moment that I was able to spend with him, but I sorely missed my wife's touch. For the first few months after her passing, I couldn't be aroused by anything.
I even tried sleeping with a friend of my wife's who had more or less thrown herself at me during the funeral. She was a quite attractive 40-year-old mother of two who was in great shape from her job teaching bikram yoga. We fucked for almost an hour in a variety of positions until I had to admit to her that I couldn't feel anything and was never going to cum. She never called me back afterwards, even though she assured me that she understood. I went months without even thinking about sex. Kristine had been the first to change this.
After my decision not to see Kristine anymore, I had to hire a new babysitter. I really disliked the process. Mike, my poker buddy, had recommended Kristine to me because his oldest daughter was a classmate of hers. I couldn't ask him for another recommendation without telling him about our encounter. I went through the process of placing ads. I knew that I was going to have to explain to Luke at some point why Kristine wasn't coming back, so I stayed around the house for the next several weeks and did without seeing my friends or any kind of adult contact outside of work.
In the meantime, several calls came from local girls who wanted to babysit. I interviewed three of them, but they all seemed immature. I considered hiring a 19-year-old college student named Katie who seemed responsible enough, but when she mentioned her boyfriend I couldn't help but flash back to the night I saw Kristine giving head to her friend from school, and so I told her I'd think it over, but I never called her back. I couldn't risk hiring a slutty sitter for a second time.
Finally, I ran into an older woman from the church we used to go to who offered to sit for Luke anytime that I wanted to go out. She told me that her daughter, recently divorced, was ready to date again. Thinking I should take my mind off of Kristine, I decided to take the woman up on her offer, and to give her daughter a call as well.
Her daughter's name was Mara, she was 28 years old, and she worked in human resources for a local company but was passionate about writing. I had no idea what this particular combination of qualities would add up to in person.
She was obviously expecting my call, so we moved past the formalities quickly and arranged to meet at a local TGI Fridays. I was afraid my choice of restaurant would insult her writerly pretensions but we both lived nearby and the closest non-chain restaurant was an hour in every direction.
As Friday approached, I was nervous about the date, but not for the normal reasons. I was afraid of disappointing Mara because of my general apathy; I was afraid she would feel like I was using her as a foothold on my way out of my pit of despair.
She was already at the bar when I arrived. I recognized her from the pictures we had exchanged via e-mail. She had dirty blonde hair, brown eyes, and a sympathetic face. Thankfully she was slim, which was by no means something that goes without saying the in Midwestern united states. I was relieved to see her drinking beer, and a Samuel Adams at that, which spoke volumes for our potential future compatibility.
We sat at a booth and ordered an appetizer, an assortment of small bits of food, each of which had lost its individual particularities of appearance and flavor during its trip through the deep fryer. I was relieved to discover that Mara was not a vegan.
After the appetizer, our beers were almost empty. Now was the time to decide whether or not we would have a second drink. Mara had proven herself to be an engaging conversationalist. She had worked for newspapers, had lived abroad, and had taken the job in the HR firm as a way to save money before launching a career as a freelancer. I was pleasantly surprised.
As we asked the waitress for another round, my cell phone vibrated in my pocket. Thinking it might be from Mara's mom who was sitting for Luke, I excused myself quickly and took it out to read it. I was completely unprepared for what it said:
"Hi Mr Richards. So you decided to come see me at my new job? I'll meet you in the men's room in 5 min. – Kristine."
"Everything ok?" asked Mara as I stared at the screen.
"Yeah. Yeah everything's fine. It's the phone company telling me they're going to deduct my bill for this month," I said.
I tried to smile as if nothing had happened. On the one had I was angry that Kristine was trying to ruin my date with Mara, but on the other hand, I couldn't forget the image of my spunk coating her beautiful teen face and her licking it up with gusto. In the end, my cock made the decision for me.
"Could you excuse me for a second?" I asked, "I have to go to the restroom."
The men's room was handicapped-accessible, that is, it was a large room with no stalls and a lock on the door. A few seconds after I went in, I heard a faint knock. My heart pounded as I turned the knob and Kristine bounded in, her perky breasts poking out from under her unflattering TGI Friday's uniform. She turned quickly to lock the door behind her then jumped up to give me a peck on the cheek.
"Happy to see me Mr Richards?" she asked.
"Surprised is more like it."
"But you're a little happy?"
"Part of me is happy."
"What part is that Mr Richards?"
"Why don't you find out?"
She dropped to her knees and slowly unbuttoned her shirt to expose her ample cleavage. This time, her bra was black. She looked up at me playfully as she unzipped my pants.
"Are you sure your girlfriend won't mind?"
"Are you sure your boyfriend won't mind?"
"We broke up."
I gasped as she took my cock in her mouth.
"What happened?"
She bobbed up and down for a moment before coming up for air.
"He caught me sucking his friend's cock in the school parking lot."
"Imagine that," I said, watching my cock disappear between her thick, full lips.
"I guess my secret's out," she said, taking my rock hard cock out of her mouth, standing up and pulling down her uniform pants.
"Oh?" I asked, stroking my cock as she pulled down her black thong panties and leaned forward to support herself against the wall.
"I'm a total slut," she said, taking my cock in one hand and guiding it into her moist pussy.
"Mmm," I said, savoring the first thrust inside her, "you certainly are, aren't you?"
I began to fuck her like I hadn't fucked anyone before but my wife. I started out slow, then sped up, then slowed down again. I twisted my hips and Kristine moaned as my cock stroked unknown pleasure points inside her pussy. I reached around and teased her clit with my fingers. I slapped her ass so hard I left a big red handprint on it. I was so lost in the moment I almost forgot I was on a date and that Mara was waiting for me at the table.
"Cum for me you little slut," I said as I sped up.
"Oh yes," she cried, "Your cock feels so good."
"Tell me you want it."
"Oh yes Mr Richards. I want your cock."
"Yell it. Scream it so they can hear you outside."
"GIVE ME YOUR COCK MR RICHARDS," she screamed.
"Yes, take it you little whore," I said, fucking her harder and slapping her ass.
She came hard on my cock, her inner muscles trembling in pleasure.
"I'm going to cum inside you," I announced, speeding up.
"Oh yes," she moaned, coming down from her orgasm, "fill up my pussy with your cum."
I came in a hard burst, shooting stream after stream of hot cum into her tight 18-year-old pussy. After I had loosed the last volley, I pulled out and caught my breath. To my surprise, Kristine turned around, got on her knees, and sucked the last few drops of cum from my cock. Then she smiled up at me and said "You can go back to your girlfriend now. I hope she doesn't smell my pussy on you when you fuck her later tonight."
"She's not my girlfriend," I said, zipping up my pants and inspecting my clothing for traces of our encounter.
"Whatever," said Kristine, "you've got my number. We should do this again sometime."
She gave me a peck on the cheek, zipped up her pants and disappeared out the door. As I washed my hands I got another text message on my phone:
"I can feel your cum dripping down my leg ;-)." It said.
God, I thought, how am I going to deal with this woman?


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By Adeboye Amosu:
Nigeria Professional Football League champions, Plateau United, will look to make a bold statement on their title defence when they take on leaders Lobi Stars in a rescheduled matchday-17 encounter in Jos, today (Wednesday), reports Completesportsnigeria.com.
Lobi Stars sit at the top of the standings with 37 points, four more than Plateau United, although they have played a game less.
A win for the hosts will see them reduce Lobi Stars' lead to one point and throw the title race wide open.
Plateau United who have struggled to replicate last season's form which saw them win the title for the first time will need to be at their best to beat their in-form visitors who are unbeaten in their last six NPFL games.
The Jos club's goalkeeper, Okiemute Odah reckons that they must up their performance from previous games to pick maximum points in the decisive clash.
"If there is ever a time that we need to raise our game and show that we are true champions, then it is now," Odah told CSN.
"This is an important game for us as it will give us the chance to reduce the gap between us and Lobi Stars.
"If we fail to beat them, I think it will make our task of successfully defending the title difficult."
The team who have led the table at mid-season have won the NPFL title in seven of the last 10 seasons a trend Lobi Stars want to sustain having emerged the mid-season champions already, and to forward Austine Ogunye, it is important to avoid defeat against their title rivals to sustain it.
"This game is not the last for the season but it is one we can not afford to lose. We want to keep the momentum going and we will fight hard to get a positive result," he stated in a chat CSN.

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The award is presented by H.R.H. Crown Princess Victoria at a ceremony at the Stockholm Concert Hall on 29 May 2017 attended by Alice Bah Kuhnke, Swedish Minister for Culture and Democracy who is giving a speech in honor of Erlbruch. The compare is the journalist and literary critic Yukiko Duke:
– Wolf Erlbruch approaches the big life issues with warmth and humour and makes them easy to understand for the youngest readers. He is truly a worthy laureate of the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, the world's largest literary children's literature prize. It is a great honor and joy for me to lead the celebration of this wonderful author and illustrator.
On May 23 at 6 pm, Wolf Erlbruch meets the readers in a lecture at Kulturhuset Stadsteatern in Stockholm. The event is open to the public and free of charge. The program for the visit in Sweden also includes meetings with children and young adults at Hjulsta grundskola and the German school in Stockholm as well as a visit to Astrid Lindgren's childhood home Näs in Vimmerby.
"Oh dear, oh dear" was Erlbruchs's reaction when Jury Chairman Boel Westin on April 4 informed the German illustrator that he is the laureate of the world's largest award for children's and young adult literature. The choice of Wolf Erlbruch has been honored around the world and has had a great deal of media impact in Sweden and abroad.
Wolf Erlbruch, born in 1948, has written some ten books of his own and illustrated nearly fifty titles by other authors. He is best known for his illustrations of The Story of the Little Mole Who Knew It Was None of His Business (1994), which became a great success around the world.
More information on Wolf Erlbruch available here.
Press contact and further information
Mariella Kucer, Communications OfficerPhone: +46 76 540 10 17E-mail: email@example.com
The Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (ALMA) is the world's largest award for children's and young adult literature. The award amounts to SEK 5 million and is given annually to a single laureate or to several. Authors, illustrators, oral storytellers and reading promoters are eligible for the award, which is designed to promote interest in children's and young adult literature. The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child is the foundation of our work. An expert jury selects the laureate(s) from candidates nominated by institutions and organisations all over the world. The Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award was founded by the Swedish government in 2002 and is administrated by the Swedish Arts Council.
The Astrid Lindgren Memorial AwardSwedish Arts CouncilP.O.Box 272 15102 53 Stockholm
Visit: Borgvägen 1–5, StockholmTelephone: +46 (0)8-519 264 00Fax: +46 (0)8-519 264 99E-mail: email@example.com


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14.10. How to prevent users from changing the theme in PHP-Nuke
PHP-Nuke comes with several standard themes. It gives your registered users the possibility to change the theme at the click of a button (see Chapter 6). But what if you don't want your users to do that? What if you want them to stay with the default theme you chose in the Preferences (see Section 7.1) of the administration panel?
There are two ways to achieve this (see I do not want to let users choose their own themes):
You delete all themes except the one chosen by you. Themes are stored in the themes folder, under directories that carry the theme name. PHP-Nuke counts the available themes in function nav() of the file modules/Your_Account/navbar.php:
$handle=opendir('themes'); while ($file = readdir($handle)) { if ( (!ereg("[.]",$file)) ) { $thmcount++; } } closedir($handle);
If the theme count $thmcount is greater than 1 - and only then - , the registered user is presented the possibility to change the theme. This is done again in function nav() of modules/Your_Account/navbar.php a few lines further down:
if ($thmcount > 1) { $menuimg = menuimg("themes.gif"); echo "" ."
" ."" ._SELECTTHETHEME."" ."</form>	"; }
Thus, by deleting all other themes you will get a theme count of only 1 and the theme change functionality will not be available to the user.
Why get to all the trouble and delete whole theme directories? From what we said above, it should suffice just as well to replace the line
if ($thmcount > 1) {
if ($thmcount > 1000) {
Unless you really installed more than a thousand themes, your users are not going to get the chance to change the default one!
Choose the first solution, if you don't want to touch the code, choose the second one, if you are lazy.
|Don't delete themes if you already have registered users!
Do the above changes before you go online and start getting registered users. Why? Because if you already have some, you don't know if the theme they chose in the User Preferences was the one you want to be the default. If it is not, and you apply either solution above, then those users will not be able to get into your site! Either the theme they specified will not be there, or they will not be able to change it.
The first solution has the extra disadvantage that if you choose to change the default theme, you will need to move it under the themes folder. Thus, even for a very short period of time, you will end up having two themes available. You never know if a user just chose the theme you wanted to remove as her default theme. That user will be denied access to your site the next time she tries, because the theme will not be there anymore!
In cases you do have registered users, you are thus advised to run the following SQL statement, either from the MySQL prompt, or through a graphical frontend, like phpMyAdmin:
This will set the theme to blank for all users, making it for them possible to change it to the default one afterwards, see disabling themes and also Where is the themeheader function located?.
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DJ Khaled reveals the release date for his upcoming album, "Suffering From Success."
DJ Khaled has announced the release date for his upcoming album, Suffering From Success.
The album, which has already spawned the hit "No New Friends" with Drake, Lil Wayne and Rick Ross, is set to arrive on September 24th.
While talking to MTV News, Khaled announced the release date and spoke on the album and its first single.
"The title alone should tell you how powerful the album is: Suffering From Success," Khaled said. "My first single, 'No New Friends,' should tell you I'm not playing. Consider 'No New Friends' #1 already; that's in the can. That's going #1. That's gone. That's going to sell over a million, too easy; that's what we do."
Khaled continued to big-up his single, "That's gonna be #1 any second, about to be gold any minute, about to platinum any week; I'm just telling you facts."
[Update: Album Pushed Back]
In a new video, DJ Khaled has announced that his upcoming album, Suffering From Success, will be pushed back from its original release date. The project will now drop on October 22nd.
Drake's Nothing Was The Same was recently pushed back to September 24th, which was Khaled's original date. Do you think this delay has anything to do with it?
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I am back for day 2 of the My Favorite Things Release Countdown! I can't believe it is whizzing by so fast! Only 2 more day until all of the fabulous new stamps and dies will be available!
Be sure to check out the My Favorite Things Blog to see a full reveal of today's products, and to see what all the other fabulous design team members have done! All of the new products will be available June 2nd at 10:00pm EST!
Today I am showcasing the beautiful new LLD Count The Stars Stamp set and Die-namics! These stamps work so wonderfully for guys and girls and any age group!


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The Van Horn Public Library and Zumbrota Public Library have received a $15,000 grant from the Carl and Verna Schmidt Foundation in Rochester to digitize area newspapers published from 1882 to 1922. Previously, the newspapers were only accessible on microfilm through the historical societies in each city. The digitization is now complete and this content is included in the Minnesota Historical Society's statewide digital newspaper database, the Minnesota Digital Newspaper Hub. This will make these records of historical value more easily accessible to a wider audience.
The newspapers that are part of the project include the Pine Island Journal from 1882-1891, The News (Zumbrota) from 1885-1890, and the Pine Island Record from 1891-1922.The News from July 25, 1890 to July 29, 1892 and the The Zumbrota News from August 5, 1892 to December 29, 1922 were already digitized through a SELCO digitization project. Issues from 1923 to the present are still under copyright and not eligible for digitization by the Minnesota Historical Society.
In addition to the Schmidt Foundation grant, $1000 has been donated by the Pine Island Historical Society towards the project as well as a donation from the News-Record. The Libraries are still short $2110.00 of the total cost of the project and would welcome any financial donations from residents, former residents, businesses or organizations in the area. If you are able to help, please contact Morgan (email@example.com or 507-356-8558).
(Reprinted with permission from the Van Horn Public Library Newsletter, April, 2015)
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I decided to take a risk and applied to be a participant. And guess what? I was accepted! I get to take over from March 2-8, which coincides perfectly with my 30th birthday. What a fun and exciting way to celebrate this milestone!
I hope that this project is a big success, and inspires existing quilters to continue excelling in their craft, and encourages future quilters to try their hand at it.
For more information, and to follow along all year, go to 52quilters.com, follow on Twitter @52quilters and on Instagram @52quilters .


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Some fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers – I'm assuming not the kind that go around beating up innocent fathers in front of their children for gang initiations – have started a website hoping to lure Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban into purchasing their baseball team so they no longer have to worry about having the most ridiculously inept owners not named Wilpon. MarkCubanSaveTheDodgers.com is trying to rally Dodgers fans to show their support for the team by getting Cuban's attention and hoping that he won't think anything of the team's $400 million debt. Then again, he tried to purchase the Texas Rangers and didn't care about the debt that Tom Hicks had amassed, so it looks like Dodgers fans may be on to something here.
*shakes head, mouths "No they aren't."*
Oklahoma City Thunder 106, Dallas Mavericks 100 (Series: 1-1)
Kevin Durant led the Thunder with 24 points, while James Harden had a career night with 23 points and Russell Westbrook got his act together with 18 points. Dirk Nowitzki, meanwhile, had 29 points and was a victim of his own success, because apparently when you score 48 points in Game 1, 29 points in Game 2 means that you were contained. More realistically, Dirk's supporting cast was contained, because Jason Terry laid an 8-point turd and the Mavs' next best effort behind Dirk was Tyson Chandler's 15 points.
Cuban, of course, blames the officiating for the Mavs losing Game 2, and I agree that there were some bad calls against Dallas last night, but did Cuban watch Game 1? It should have been called the Dirk Nowitzki Phantom Foul Free Throw Extravaganza. Quiet down, Cuban. Go tease some Dodgers fans and then promote that crappy Shark Tank show on Twitter 200 times.
Tonight's Prediction: Oh, the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls don't play tonight. Well then, they must play tomorrow night. No, that's the Mavs and Thunder again tomorrow night. The Heat and Bulls don't play until Sunday. They played Game 2 on Wednesday. God, I hate the NBA Playoffs.


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Can 'Bridge scale Croker heights?
Hungry for scores, but slow to concede them. That could sum up the incredible charge that has left Bennettsbridge just 60 minutes away from national glory.
It might have taken three attempts to get out of Kilkenny, but the green and gold brigade has cut an impressive swathe through all challengers in Leinster and beyond.
Consider this staggering stat: in the four games they've played en route to the provincial title and the All-Ireland semi-final, the 'Bridge have scored a whopping 8-83 on their charge towards the final.
As sharp as their forwards are, their defence has been just as mean. In those four games they've leaked just 27 points - and no goals.
Consider this for a mean back-line: the goal Mooncoin's Eoin Hennebry scored in the 50th minute of the county final for Mooncoin was the last time Enda Cleere was beaten - and that was back in November!
Bennettsbridge 4-25
Dunderry 0-4
Leinster club quarter-final, Nov 16
Fresh from winning the county title, Bennettsbridge served notice of their provincial intentions when they blasted past the challenge of Meath's Dunderry in one-sided quarter-final in Trim.
Nicky Cleere led the charge, grabbing six first half points as the Kilkenny side stormed into a 0-10 to 0-2 lead by half-time.
The game was all but over within minutes of the restart when Brian Lannon netted Bennettsbridge's first goal. With Kevin Blanchfield quickly adding a second, the Kilkenny champions were all set for the semi-final.
Bennettsbridge scorers: Nicky Cleere (0-9, 0-4 frees, 0-1 65); Kevin Blanchfield (2-2); William Murphy, Brian Lannon (1-1 each); Sean Morrissey (0-4); Darragh Wafer (0-3); Jason Cleere, Micheal Shiel (0-2 each); Aidan Cleere (0-1).
Bennettsbridge 1-19
Crossabeg/Ballymurn 0-11
Leinster club semi-final, Nov 23
Bennettsbridge showed their hurling class when seeing off Wexford outfit Crossabeg Ballymurn in a hotly contested semi-final.
After a tame start, the 'Bridge stepped up the pace and took a decisive grip on the game, helped when Nicky Cleere swept a Darragh Wafer line ball to the net in the 28th minute. That score was a big one, as the Kilkennymen took a nine-point lead in with them at half-time (1-11 to 0-5).
However, they weren't about to let up. Taking the field for the second half Bennettsbridge kicked on again as they set about putting in a blistering 10-minute spell.
Points from Nickey Cleere (2), Cormac Wafer, Sean Morrissey, Brian Lannon and Liam Blanchfield drove them into a mammoth 15-point lead (1-17 to 0-5) that they would never lose.
Bennettsbridge scorers: Nicky Cleere (1-6, 0-2 frees); Sean Morrissey (0-5); Cormac Wafer, Brian Lannon, Liam Blanchfield, Aidan Cleere (0-2 each).
Bennettsbridge 1-20
Shamrocks 0-3
Leinster club final, Dec 6
The juggernaut that was the Bennettsbridge team showed no signs of slowing down as they ended 2014 with a silver-lined performance.
Offaly outfit the Shamrocks were the latest side to feel the sharp edge of the Kilkenny club's hurling powers as they were steamrollered away in a one-sided Leinster final in Tullamore.
Such was the mismatch between the teams, this game was all but over by half-time as a combination of well-worked passes and accuracy from placed balls helped the 'Bridge fashion a lead they never looked like losing.
Needless fouls by the Shamrocks contingent, who couldn't cope with the speed and precision of their opponents, allowed Nicky Cleere to fire over a series of frees as his side dominated possession.
Brian Lannon's 28th minute goal, poached to perfection after he pounced on a dropping ball, made it 1-10 to 0-1 at half-time.
Even with 30 minutes still to play, it was game over for the bewildered Shamrocks.
Bennettsbridge scorers: Nicky Cleere (0-7, 0-5 frees); Brian Lannon (1-2, 0-1 frees); Hugh O'Neill (0-3); William Murphy (0-3, 0-2 frees); Aidan Cleere, Darragh Wafer, Cormac Wafer, Sean Morrissey, Micheal Shiel (0-1 each).
Bennettsbridge 2-19
Annaghdown 0-9
All-Ireland junior club semi-final, Jan 25
Titles and plaudits are plenty round Bennettsbridge way, but the current crop of hurlers made their own piece of history in January - they gained the club a first ever appearance in Croke Park.
An All-Ireland final showdown with Fullen Gaels was achieved after the men in green and gold showed no mercy when putting Galway's Annaghdown to the sword in the semi-final in Nenagh.
After an indifferent first half, Bennettsbridge really kicked on when the chance to book that Croker date loomed on the horizon - a whopping 2-15 was racked up in the second half to Annaghdown's 0-2, as the Kilkennymen made sure of their place in the final.
Kevin Blanchfield was a real force in midfield, ably assisted by Enda Morrissey. They weren't the only stars, as strong performances from Aidan Cleere, Robert Lannon, Sean Morrissey, Brian Lannon and Jason Cleere set the tone in a serious team display.
Playing into the wind, the 'Bridge trailed by 0-7 to 0-4 at the break - but they didn't take long to catch up. Nicky (2) and Adrian Cleere rattled off three quick points to level matters, before Sean Morrissey edged the 'Bridge into a lead they would not lose.
Annaghdown's cause wasn't helped when they were reduced to 14 men. It got even worse when Liam Blanchfield blasted an unstoppable shot to the Galway net. When he teed up Cormac Wafer to do the same, the Bridge could start dreaming of their big day in Croke Park.
Bennettsbridge scorers: Nicky Cleere (0-6, 0-5 frees, 0-1 65); Sean Morrissey, Brian Lannon (0-4 each); Cormac Wafer (1-1); Liam Blanchfield (1-0); Aidan Cleere (0-2); Darragh Wafer, Hugh O'Neill (0-1 each).
Experienced Gaels
They may be missing the All-Ireland title, but the one thing Fullen Gaels aren't lacking is big game experience.
The Manchester club have had their fair share of heartbreak, however, losing the 2013 All-Ireland final to Thomastown while they were pipped for a final berth by eventual champions, Creggan Kickhams of Antrim, 12 months later.
Now hoping to make it third time lucky, the seasoned team of Exiles booked their place in the All-Ireland championship with a big 1-15 to 0-2 win over Cu Chulainns in the All-Britain final. The games have been tougher since, but they've fought through all-comers to set up that February 15 date with the 'Bridge.
Fullen Gaels 2-6
Modeligo 0-10
All-Ireland quarter-final, Jan 10
Munster champions Modeligo saw their All-Ireland hopes bite the dust when Fullen Gaels got the better of a tight battle at Birmingham's Pairc Na hEireann.
Two goals from corner-forward Vincent Morrissey, one in either half, proved crucial as the Manchester men got the better of the Waterford opponents. Sharp-shooter Colm O'Callaghan was also to the fore, his three frees keeping the team on the front foot.
Trailing early on, the Gaels took charge of the game when Morrissey fired a ground strike to the net with 18 minutes on the clock. They never let that advantage go, even after both sides were reduced to 14 men, taking a 1-5 to 0-6 lead in at half-time.
Although Modeligo raised their game after the restart, getting to within a point of the leaders, they couldn't overtake their rivals. Fullen were kept in front thanks to a Reamonn McEntee point, before Morrissey struck his second goal to help settle their nerves.
Fullen Gaels scorers: Vincent Morrissey (2-0); Colm O'Callaghan (0-4, 0-3 frees); Reamonn McEntee, Paul Duggan (0-1 each).
Fullen Gaels 2-18
Castleblayney 1-7
All-Ireland junior club semi-final, 25
Things were a lot more comfortable for the Gaels in the semi-final as they coasted to a big win over Monaghan club Castleblaney.
Led by powerful performances from Shane Garry and Reamonn McEntee in midfield, the Manchester side took a solid grip on the game when they outscored their rivals by eight points to one in the second quarter, a run which left them six clear at the interval (0-9 to 0-3).
They kicked on in the second half, tacking on a further 2-11 to their tally. Vincent Morrisey and Paul Duggan grabbed the goals before the side finished with eight unanswered points, a run which sealed their place in the Croker decider.
Fullen Gaels scorers: Vincent Morrissey (1-5, 0-3 frees, 0-1 65); Colm O'Callaghan (0-7, 0-5 frees); Paul Duggan (1-1); Shane Garry (0-3); Vincent Feherty, Greg Jacob (0-1 each).


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Winslow Stables
Horse and Owner
About Us
Located in Efland, NC, Winslow Stables is a full service facility offering training, boarding, lessons, birthday parties, and camps for children and adults. We specialize in training American Saddlebreds and saddleseat breeds. Whether you are looking for a show horse or a place to develop yourself and your horse, our staff will do their best to give you the finest horse experience possible. Our goal is to teach confidence and respect, build meaningful and lasting relationships, and work to bring out the most in horse and rider. At Winslow Stables, we pride ourselves on our wholesome atmosphere and our customers are thought of as extended family.The rules and regulations are coupled with acceptance and encouragement. We want all of our riders to learn discipline, excellence, confidence and have a wonderful time while doing it!!
Jeanette Winslow is the owner and trainer of Winslow Stables. She started riding when she was twelve years old with Jo Cornell in Louisville, KY. She quickly moved into teaching lessons at fifteen years old. She taught and trained with Cornell until she moved to NC in her mid-twenties to attend Martin Community College where she earned a degree in Equine Technology. After graduating, she started her own stables and has been in business for herself ever since. Her passion for horses and love for teaching is evident in her work and shows in her attitude towars her clients, lessons, and horses.


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The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania's (BFTP/NEP) Board of Directors has approved the investment of $567,245 in support of regional economic development. The investments are with six early-stage technology companies, three established manufacturers, and one infrastructure-building initiative.
BFTP/NEP's goal is to help lead northeastern Pennsylvania to a better economic future by building partnerships that develop and apply technology for competitive advantage. To achieve this goal, Center staff concentrate their efforts on three key areas:
- developing early-stage technology-oriented companies,
- helping established manufacturers creatively apply new technology and business practices to achieve industry leadership, and
- promoting an innovative community-wide infrastructure that fosters a favorable business environment for high-growth companies.
Since beginning operation, BFTP/NEP has helped to start 398 new companies, developed 865 new products and processes, created 13,931 new jobs for Pennsylvania workers and retained 20,772 existing jobs. The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania is headquartered on the campus of Lehigh University in Bethlehem. It has regional offices in Lewisburg, Reading, and Wilkes-Barre, and operates Ben Franklin TechVentures, an award-winning business incubator/post-incubator facility, in Bethlehem.
Ben Franklin announces the following early-stage company investments:
InfraRed Imaging Systems, Ben Franklin TechVentures, Bethlehem, Northampton County
Ben Franklin Investment: $42,941
Produce and market the VascularViewer, a medical imaging device that allows clinicians to better visualize veins and arteries in the human body in accurate detail, in real-time, and non-invasively. This enables clinicians to more painlessly and efficiently insert needles and catheters. The VascularViewer has both FDA clearance and UL approval. The device is now being placed in hospitals.
Penn Truss Systems, LLC, Middleburg, Snyder County
Ben Franklin Investment: $30,000
Evaluate new product design and manufacturing capabilities, expand marketing activities, and hire new employees to meet increasing production and operation demands for this manufacturer of roof and floor trusses. This will allow the company to introduce new products in the industry that will provide it with a competitive edge.
RantNetwork, Inc., Bloomsburg, Columbia County
Ben Franklin Investment: $150,000
Expand the marketing and development initiatives of RantNetwork's "Communilator" application for language translation in mobile phones. This tool provides both text-to-text and text-to-speech translation support for more than 72 different language pairs. It also offers image text translation, allowing a cell phone camera to capture an image and translate the image to text and/or speech. These applications provide real-time cell phone communication among people speaking different languages and expand users' abilities to immediately translate photos of text to any language, such as restaurant menus and road signs. Using the company's technology, for example, an American could have a live conversation with a German, each in their own languages, with no delay for translation.
Snake Creek Lasers, Hallstead, Susquehanna County
Ben Franklin Investment: $150,000
Increase the value proposition and decrease manufacturing costs for this developer and manufacturer of green lasers. Assess the current production cost drivers, identify opportunities to increase performance of specific laser products, define market requirements, and produce new working prototypes. Snake Creek Lasers produces miniaturized lasers and high-powered cryogenic lasers for both military and commercial applications. The company has a significant patent portfolio, and is recognized as the manufacturer of the world's smallest and highest-power-density solid-state green laser products.
Third Eye Diagnostics, Inc., Ben Franklin TechVentures, Bethlehem, Northampton County
Ben Franklin Investment: $30,000
Conduct prototype development and clinical studies leading to the commercialization of CerepressTM, a non-invasive intracranial pressure (ICP) monitor. The monitor gathers pressure measurements externally from the eye of patients with a head injury or who have suffered a stroke. Existing standard-of-care devices that monitor ICP are invasive and require drilling a hole through the patient's skull to measure pressure, which can expose patients to significant complications, and poses a significant and preventable cost to the U.S. healthcare system.
TotalTakeout.com, Allentown, Lehigh County
Ben Franklin Investment: $56,000
Implement the commercialization plan of this Internet-based provider of takeout meals for sales presentations and facilitate its expansion into the consumer on-line ordering market through an Affiliate Partner Network. Grow TotalTakeout's existing nationwide client base of restaurants and foster its affiliate and strategic partnerships in order to increase company revenue. TotalTakeout has built its national footprint of restaurants and caterers in over 250 cities across the U.S.
Ben Franklin announces the following established manufacturer company investments:
Hitachi Metals Automotive Components USA, LLC, Lawrenceville , Tioga County
University Partner: Pennsylvania State University
Ben Franklin Investment: $36,250
Develop a collagen-based core binder system that will displace the current petroleum-based phenolic urethane and resin binders that are used by this manufacturer of ductile iron castings. The expected results are improved profitability, enhanced worker safety, reduced emissions, and decreased energy consumption and costs.
Puritan Products, Inc., Bethlehem, Northampton County
Ben Franklin Investment: $32,494
University Partner: Lehigh University
Assist Puritan, which custom formulates chemicals to customer specifications, in attaining "Current Good Manufacturing Practices" compliance status from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This will allow the company to expand in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology markets, which require this certification. These industries are experiencing critical and growing needs for raw materials and custom-blended solutions.
Ward Manufacturing, Blossburg, Tioga County
University Partner: Pennsylvania State University
Ben Franklin Investment: $25,000
Reduce plant operating costs for this manufacturer of cast iron pipe and fittings by replacing a portion of the cupola coke used in the foundry operation with less expensive collagen-binded anthracite fines. Also decrease costs by reducing the consumption of sand, clay, and coal in the foundry by implementing a new hydroacoustic cavitation reclamation system that can recover much of the waste products.
Ben Franklin also plans to invest in an infrastructure initiative.
Keystone Energy Technology and Enterprise Center, Mount Carmel, Northumberland County
Ben Franklin Investment: $14,560
Conduct a feasibility study to determine the viability of an alternative energy business incubator in the Mount Carmel/Shamokin area.


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Disgraced businessman John Gay applies to manage companies after insider trading conviction
Australia's corporate watchdog is opposing an application by the former head of timber company Gunns John Gay to run companies again.
He has applied to the Supreme Court in Tasmania for leave to manage specified corporations.
He is seeking to manage his timber firm Specialty Veneers and another company, JEG management.
Gay was banned from managing his firm for five years after being convicted of insider trading in August.
The 71 year old illegally sold 3.4 million Gunns shares in 2009, while he had price sensitive information.
He was also fined $50,000.
A telephone conference at the Supreme Court today was closed to the media.
The case will be heard early next year.
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Firestone tires have helped Happy Valley residents go the extra mile, time and time again. When you need new tires or are looking to upgrade your current set of wheels, turn to Firestone Complete Auto Care.
Whether you're behind the wheel of a Chevrolet or a Porsche, we have tires for every vehicle and budget. Our 1,700 tire store locations have a comprehensive selection of tires that can outfit SUVs and compact cars alike. And with brands like DriveGuard, Turanza, and Ecopia, you know you're getting top quality tires. Find the best tires to elevate your driving style from your local Firestone Complete Auto Care. Our crew of tire enthusiasts can find the optimal set of tires for your ride. Prefer to shop online? We can do that. Check out our entire inventory of high quality, performance tires with our tire selector and buy your tires online. By using the tire selector, you can shop based on tire size, brand, type, and even price. Your budget shouldn't dictate your car's safety features, so we want to help you get more out of your purchase while also making sure you're safer behind the wheel. Our Firestone Complete Auto Care team will be happy to help you with any tire needs you may have. Expect more from your car and schedule a tire appointment in Happy Valley with Firestone Complete Auto Care today.
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There is a corporate update meeting tonight after work.
To be honest, I'm apprehensive about attending. The meeting extends the workday and to encourage employee attendance, there are serving a finger foods to enjoy. So, this is more than an update meeting, it is a minefield of potential eating triggers.
I'm going up against my three main triggers for overeating:
- Social eating;
- Anxiety from food itself: finger foods are laced with salt, sugar and fat that creates the maximum allure and strong short term cravings. This food that your mind (and my mind) wants to eat, but it is not food that my body wants as it is packed with fat and calories;
- Deviating from my normal routine.
- go with the flow and eat whatever
- eat my small container of cut fruit at the meeting instead of the food that is offered
- eat my small container of cut fruit just before heading to the meeting
- decide on the number and type of finger foods I can eat and use visualization techniques to practice
- some sort of combination of the options above.
After the meeting
The meeting is over. My plan for handling the food at town hall worked well. My plan was simple: eat my small container of cut fruit at the meeting and up to five finger foods. I spent a few minutes visualizing and thinking about my plan before heading to the meeting.
I'm slightly surprised that I wasn't anxious or feeling deprived. When the food stations opened, I looked to see what was available, and picked one of each of the following items:
- beef wellington ball
- coconut shrimp
- mushroom tartlet
- small macaroon
- apple/cinnamon spice tart thing
I enjoyed eating my plate of things, carefully considering the taste of each piece. Once I was done, I was satisfied. I didn't want or need more food. Heck, I'm a little surprised that I didn't eat my fruit. I believe it also helped that I ate two parts (toast with tuna and a bowl of roasted spaghetti squash) of my lunch at 2 pm.
Once I arrived home, I ate a bowl of pasta, before heading into the kids' night time routine.
Having a plan really worked. I'll make sure I have one in place for all events!


text: I decided it was time to do something with a primitive design. I used to paint all my stuff primitive and really like the way they fit into a patriotic theme. This little bench was primed and painted with a black base coat. Next I painted the legs and edge in barn red. The design I painted free hand because prim doesn't have to be perfect. If you would like to see more of my primitive work I have a gallery on Pinterest. I will be adding to it as time goes on.


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I am trying to get a camera to start up every day at sunrise. I have a program called SUNWAIT that calculates sunrise/sunset times each day based on lat. and long. position and is useful for automation tasks. The SUNWAIT documentation lists a sample line for a crontab. I've modified it to try to run the exe file for the camera with the following:
30 04 * * * C:\Program Files\sunwait.exe sun up 44.81425N, 124.34225W ; C:\Program Files\camera.exe
I can get nnCron Lite to execute the SUNWAIT.exe by itself and it will also start the camera program by itself, but I can't get them both to execute. Researching crontab format on the internet, I see examples of ";" separating <commands>. Is there a way to get one crontab line in nnCron Lite to execute two programs.
BTW, I am a rookie and have no programing exerience. Appreciate any guidance.


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Creative and Meeting Place (CaMP)
CAMP (Creative And Meeting Place) is a space of exchange and creativity. It's a pre-incubator space for business projects, for student or not. Located in the building of La Maison de l'Entreprise, it allows to discover entrepreneur's business in immersion !
This incubator joins in our will to promote and to stimulate the entrepreneurship of young people. If your are a student, or a young graduate and that you wish to create your company, it's also here it's happening !
What is a pre-incubator space ?
A friendly, inspiring place of exchange between entrepreneurs, students, and candidates entrepreneur.
You have a desk in an open space, a creativity room (The LME Quiet Idea Box), and also all the infrastruture of LME: meeting room, une cafeteria, printer, …


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Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Is searching my house good governance ? - MR
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa said for the first time since 1931, the residence of the Rajapaksa family was searched by the police and questioned whether it was a part of the present Government's policy of good governance.
He told the media during his visit to the Asgiriya Temple today that the Rajapaksa family had been in politics since 1931, but for the first time his house was searched by the police. After paying homage to the sacred tooth relic the former president met the Mahanayake Theras. He pointed out that political victimization and incidents of violence were going on unchecked all over the country and the Government should take steps to prevent them.
Many of his loyalists who were present during his visit had wanted to meet the former President and had requested him to mingle with them and spend some time.
The Tangalle Police today search the Carlton Residence of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa in Tangalle for a Lamborghini car. The Tangalle Police had received a tip-off that there was a Lamborghini at Carlton House and therefore they had obtained a search warrant from the Tangalle Magistrate's Court. However, Police Spokesman SSP Ajith Rohana said the Police could not find such a car.
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When I am pulling Sale report by client, it gives me the following columns:
Date Orders Sub Total Total
In the date column, it is actually giving me the customer name. But this is not the problem.
There are many customers with the same name. I am not able to figure out which customer is who? It should at least give the address or the mobile/phone number which is unique. The software is simple but it shouldn't be this simple. This report is no good to me.
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Winslow Cemetery
Marshfield, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Winslow Cemetery Rd
Marshfield, MA
Published: Jun 12, 2016
Total records: 1,748
Winslow Cemetery is owned and operated by City of Marshfield, MA.
Marshfield, founded in 1640 by Edward Winslow, retains much of the character of its pre-Colonial past. Winslow, a shipmate of the Pilgrims who ventured to the New World aboard the Mayflower in 1620, moved north to Marshfield in 1632 onto land granted by the Plymouth Colony Court.
The historic Winslow House still stands at the corner of Webster and Careswell Streets, nearly 300 years after it was built. A true father of his town, Winslow was responsible for Marshfield's first church, school and for organizing its first town meeting. Today he lies buried in a cemetery named for him, not far from the land he settled.
Also to be found buried here is Daniel Webster (1782-1852) of Boston, Mass. who had a colorful history, which ended here in Plymouth County MA.
Cemetery Records
There are two transcriptions for Winslow Cemetery...
Tombstone Inscriptions, (selected graves), compiled by Pam Ward, Aug 21, 2001. Total records: 180.
Cemetery Records, City of Marshfield, acquired from the City of Marshfield, June 12, 2016. Covers dates of death 1800-2015. Total records: 1,568
Massachusetts Death Records
- Massachusetts Newspapers, Full Search (1690-1992), 622 titles - GenealogyBank.com
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The Server Virtualization Validation Program (SVVP) is open to any vendor who delivers a virtualization machine solution that hosts Windows Server 2008, Windows 2000 Server Service Pack 4 and Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 and subsequent service packs. The virtualization solution can either be hypervisor-based or a hosted solution. The program enables vendors to validate various configurations so that customers of Windows Server can receive technical support in virtualized environments. Customers with validated solutions will benefit from the support provided by Microsoft as a part of the regular Windows Server technical support framework.
The Server Virtualization Validation Program is not a logo program, rather a reference that companies and customers will be able to use in conjunction with their validated solutions.
Validated Configurations Submissions Open in June 2008: The upcoming list of validated configurations will enable customers to identify what scenarios have been tested and validated to work with Windows Server, similar to a support matrix for hardware devices. A validated configuration will consist of a specific version of third-party server virtualization software, a specific version of Windows Server, and a specific WHQL-certified hardware configuration. Additional information will be listed with the respective hardware configuration to enable customers to obtain support for their virtualization configuration.
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Rawlings Heart of the Hide Troy Tulowitzki Baseball Glove 11.5" PROTT2
This Troy Tulowitzki Game Day Heart of the Hide 11 1/2" baseball glove features a conventional back and Single Post Web pattern, which is desired by infielders at the 2nd base ,short stop, and 3rd Base positions. Handcrafted from the top 5% of steer hides and the best pro grade lace, Heart of the Hide glove durability remains unmatched. The leather has been injected with oil for a smooth finish and it is lined with deer skin for a soft feel. This glove is made to the exact specifications of the game day glove worn by 2011 Gold Glove Award Winner Troy Tulowitzki.
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The UK NSC recommendation on Hypertension screening in children and young people
Find general information about population health screening.
More about Hypertension (child)
Blood pressure is defined as the amount of pressure exerted on the walls of the arteries as the blood moves through them. Whereas raised blood pressure is common in adults and a cause is not usually found, in children it is much less common and a cause is usually found. High blood pressure (hypertension) often causes no symptoms or immediate problems, but it is a major risk factor for developing a serious cardiovascular disease (conditions that can affect the circulation of blood around the body), such as a stroke or heart disease.
» Read more about hypertension on NHS Choices
• British & Irish Hypertension Society
The stakeholder groups will be involved when the recommendation is next reviewed. If you think your organisation should be added, please contact us. More information for stakeholders can be found in appendix C of the UK NSC evidence review process.
Related documentsChildhood hypertension screening policy statement Dec 2011 (PDF document, 150KB, 27/09/13)
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Marrakech, Morocco
Set in 20-acre verdant gardens within the walls of the Old Medina, moments from the famous Jamaa El Fna Square and Koutoubia Mosque, La Mamounia is the grande dame of Marrakech, a legendary Moroccan palace that offers an ideal escape away from the hectic pace of the medina. Voted best Urban Hotel in the World 2013 by Conde Nast Traveler, this enchanting retreat in Morocco is 90 years old and has attracted some of the world's best-known historical figures and celebrities from Winston Churchill to Nelson Mandela.
Recently renovated, the hotel's architecture and décor is a unique combination of traditional Moorish opulence and contemporary luxury and comfort. Children are welcomed and interconnecting rooms are available. Babysitters can also be arranged.
The hotel's four signature restaurants, two of which have been awarded Michelin stars, feature authentic Moroccan, French and Italian cuisine in intimate settings. Highlights include the lavish Le Marocain, where you can choose between a traditional or contemporary menu, dining by candlelight on L'Italien's terrace, and the decadent Sunday Brunch served in the Poolside Pavilion, which is a must. Each restaurant has an equally impressive bar area to match.
La Mamounia offers 209 elegant and sophisticated rooms and suites, designed to maximise comfort and luxury, with opulent décor and plush furnishings. Some rooms have their own terrace or balcony. Individually designed signature suites are the epitome of luxury and there are 3 magnificent three-bedroom riads with a dining room, private terrace and a private swimming pool.
The hotel provides the ideal base from which to explore the palaces, gardens and souks of the historical city of Marrakech, and the staff will happily arrange a guide to accompany you. Other activities include hot-air ballooning over the Atlas Mountains and visiting a traditional Berber village.
Escape the bustling city and relax in the 2500 square meters Spa with indoor pool and numerous health and well-being treatments, do a workout in the fitness pavilion, play tennis on the 2 clay courts or golf at a nearby course, or take a dip in the heated outdoor pool.
La Mamounia Information
- Location:15 minute drive from Marrakech Airport.
- Accommodation:135 rooms, 71 suites and 3 riads, some with terraces/balconies.
- Facilities: Four restaurants, two Michelin starred, "L'Italien by Don Alfonso and Le Français by Jean-Pierre Vigato", outdoor heated swimming pool, 5 bars, fitness centre, three hammams, 2500 square meters spa, tennis or golf nearby, open air massage.
- Activities: Spa treatments, shopping and cultural tours nearby.
- Weather:Marrakech is sunny throughout the year, the best time to go is from April to June but also September and October, as well as Christmas. From December to February there is a chance of rain.
- Children:Children are welcomed. There are interconnecting rooms and babysitting on request.


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Saturday, September 24, 2016
10 RoseBlood arcs up for grabs!
There's a giveaway for 10 RoseBlood arcs over on Maximum Pop! Easy entry if you have a twitter account. Go here for deets. Good luck to all who enter!
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Today, MGMT released "Me & Michael" accompanied by a narrative based music video directed by Joey Frank and Randy Lee Maitland. The video tells the story of MGMT being moved to steal a song written by Filipino band Truefaith, a theft leading to a rise of unprecedented success followed by an accusation of plagiarism and a crashing fall. When the band puts their heads together and decide to ask for forgiveness, they contact Truefaith – who are actually an established rock band from the Philippines and who recorded a version and video called "Ako at si Michael" for this little MGMT stunt. If you look around for influences, you will find Russian versions too.
"Me & Michael" is the fourth instant-grat track the band has made available off the upcoming album Little Dark Age due out this Friday, February 9. Visit whoismgmt.com for more info. Last night, MGMT completed a sold out 5-night run of European dates and will embark on a headlining world tour in early March, including 2-nights in Seattle and Chicago, 3-nights in Brooklyn and more. Complete list of tour dates available below.
Earlier this month MGMT released a behind-the-scenes video chronicling the making of Little Dark Age at Tarbox Road Studios in Cassadaga, NY. Watch HERE. The band has made a lyric video for the enchanting track "Hand It Over," and previously released the visuals for shadowy title track, "Little Dark Age," and "When You Die." See full track-listing for Little Dark Age below.
Formed in 2002, MGMT released their influential, Grammy-nominated, debut album Oracular Spectacular in 2007. This was followed by 2010's Congratulations and 2013's self-titled album MGMT.


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|"AruAL NORDIC 90 EX" is a new generation Scandinavian-type window. With 90 mm wooden profiles and 52 mm three-layered glazed units.
On the outside, the window's jamb and sash are both covered with aluminium profiles. A very good thermal and sound insulation is achieved, while keeping a slim line profile.
It is a durable and elegant window with slim profiles.
Constructed from pine, oak or meranti.
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1 pound medium raw shrimp, shelled and deveined.
1 pound ground pork
1 can sliced water chestnuts
1/4 cup minced green onions
1/4 cup oyster sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 packet wonton wrappers
1 egg, lightly beaten
Cooking oil
Toss everything but the wrappers, egg, and cooking oil into a food processor and puree until blended. Place a spoonful of the filling into the center of a wonton wrapper. Brush the edges of the wrapper with egg, then fold in half to form a triangle and pinch the edges to seal. Brush the two opposite corners with egg and fold in on each other, pressing to seal.
Heat the oil to about 350F. Deep fry the wontons, five or so at a time, until golden brown. Takes about 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on the paper towels. Try to let them cool off a bit before eating them.


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No wonder everyone loves panda, won&039;t you? Here a lovely cutie panda is of total mess. Give a refreshing bath and pamper it to the comforts. Pick the perfect outfit to make him as cutest panda ever in the Bamboo Forest!
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Mt. McKinley is the number one attraction visitors come to the Alaskan Interior to see, so stay with us in the comfort of a bed and breakfast and discover the Mountain for yourself!
Choose lodging at a Denali inn over area hotels, and experience Mt. McKinley like it is your second home. At 20,320 feet, Mt. McKinley is an awesome example of dramatic Alaskan scale, where everything is "big." The grand glacial valleys make wildlife viewing easy with binoculars. Most visitors take a guided bus tour or the shuttle buses in Denali National Park, or hike along one of the park's many trails. Opportunities abound to observe the "big four" of wildlife: moose, caribou, wolves and bears. Every day, visitors watch the drama of life as predators move in on their prey, who battle to protect their young or weak. From bears to wolves, foxes, and on down to the field mice and voles, the food chain is what balances all wildlife.
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Last night I had the pleasure of presenting foods with ingredients that are considered aphrodisiacs. Try these for Valentine's this week. Almonds, Basil, Garlic, chocolate are a few ingredients that are on the list. Bonnie Tulloch, Education Coordinator for the Assiniboine Park Conservatory, presented the information on plants and programs at the Conservatory. Stephanie Mills, Product Consultant for the MLCC, provided the beverage pairings.
1. Almond Tarator
Paired with Underraga T.H. Riesling - Chile $20.02
9 oz Almonds
3 cloves garlic
sea salt
juice of one lemon
3 tbs champagne vinegar
1 tbs honey
4 egg yolks
2 1/4 cups good olive oil
3-5 oz lukewarm water
freshly ground black pepper
Pulse the almonds in a food processor. Crush the garlic with salt and add to the almonds with lemon juice, vinegar, honey and egg yolk until smooth and creamy. Drizzle in half of the oil, and alternate with the water. Slowly drizzle in the remaining olive oil until a thick, creamy mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Use as a dip, mezze or cover a fish fillet and bake.
2. Basic Pesto
Paired with Maso Canali Pino Grigio - Italy $19.99
A basic Pesto recipe is so easy to adapt to many available herbs. I love Arugula Pesto as well. For Arugula, use some spinach in the mix to round out the flavour of any particularly peppery variety as well as a splash of lemon juice. For Basil Pesto, I like to use Sweet, Vietnamese, Purple, and many other varieties in the mix to make a complex flavour.
1/4 lb fresh basil
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup toasted pinenuts (can use almonds) Will use almonds
1/3 cup Parmesan, grated
1/3 cup good olive oil
salt and pepper (cheese is salty so use very little salt)
Blend together into a paste. Freeze for later use or toss in pasta, on grilled meats, etc.
3. Pesto on Escargot
Paired with Errazuriz Wild Ferment Chardonnay - Chile $21.84 and Seduction Pinot Noir - New Zealand $29.66 (Both very yummy!)
Spoon pesto onto escargot. Place in 450ºF oven. Bake for 8-12 minutes. Serve immediately.
4. Chocolate Creams
Paired with Warre's Otima 10 yearld Tawny Port $24.76
6-7 oz dark Callebaut Chocolate
2 cups milk
6 egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
Melt chocolate in a bain-marie (stainless steel bowl over pot of boiling water) with 1 tbs. Milk. Make the quantity of milk up to 2 cups and bring high heat. Beat 6 egg yolks with sugar until the mixture turns white. Slowly add the chocolate flavoured milk, beating it in quickly. Divide the mixture between at least 6 ramekins placed in a baking dish that will be filled with simmering water (another bain-marie). Bake at 375º F for about 25 minutes. Remove the ramekins from the bain-marie and leave to cool before putting them in the refrigerator to set.


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Living room designs
A beautiful living room design – unleash your inner creative designer
When it comes to your home's heart called a living room you need a pause to rethink about what to do. your living room is where your relax and gather with family, friends, and guests as well, it is the first point of attention and where you can add a great value to the entire house so you need to impress them and to get the most desired functionality to meet comfort and quality features. 2017 design world offers too many ideas to give every homeowner his/her pleasing look with a maximum functionality as possible.
The best trendy colors to get a beautiful living room in 2017 are the different hues of red, blue, green and yellow along with neutral colors like white, cream, light gray and black and with a bold touch of purple, fuchsia, gold and so on. To create a minimal look, you can select two contrasting colors as a basic and add a touch of rich colors within accents. For a traditional feel, go for warm colors like hues of browns, orange and gold with a contrasting color and so on.
To furnish like a professional designer, you may like the idea of soft durable fabric or leather furniture according to your budget to get the maximum comfort with durability and beauty. While the designs depend on your taste and your space size and the patterns or simple colors depends on the overall scheme and your favorite preferences.
For a warm feel, you can also go for wooden blinds that give you living room a rustic look and depth. While to add joy and vivacious atmosphere, a florally patterned curtain could be your answer to beautify your living area with functionality.
Accent and light are your final touches to complete a beautiful look with creativity; a beautiful scenery artwork on the wall, decorative mirror for a spacious look, a large chandelier for an impressive yet enormous look with colored lights on floor or sconces for setting a specific mood. There is no rule all you need is to unleash your inner creativity as a designer.


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There are pluses and minuses to everything. Take the "tiny house" movement, for example.
New England town ordinances typically restrict a tiny house to an uninhabitable auxiliary structure on a property with an existing legal dwelling. A partial workaround is to put wheels on the tiny house and call it an RV.
But if the RV sits for more than a few months it is apt to get assessed and taxed as part of the real estate value of the overall property. Even if it has wheels on it. And eventually, if someone is living in the RV, residential zoning will likely require a move to an RV park or a place where zoning allows it.
In other words, the tiny house movement has a giant cannon-shot hole in the side of it. Where will you be allowed use it?
Only the devout can ignore these and other negatives.
Still, I love the idea of a tiny house.
Writing about Jay Shafer, arguably the father of the tiny house movement, Mark Sundeen says, "he described himself as a "meaning addict," always looking for higher significance in material objects. "A gate in a picket fence that opens onto a narrow path that leads through a yard to an open porch that covers a door," he said, "is a set of symbols we recognize as signposts guiding us through increasingly private territory toward the threshold of someone's clandestine world.""
Fantastic! Couple that with the idea that you can build your own dwelling, own it outright, and live in it for next to nothing and you have the perfect thing for anyone looking to live light on the land.
Imagine. A life you can manage!
Here's a nice, typically-sized version of a tiny house:
It's said that an image in the mind is almost as good as the real thing. In some ways better because you can filter out the negatives.
I say, "Dream on!" In fact, park a little scooter behind that tiny house as well.


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It is October 2012 and you know what that means! It is time to award another artist or band with the title of 'Band of the Month'.
The Kitchener/Waterloo, Ontario based band being featured this month has been under Basement Entertainment's radar for quite some time now. Infact, since first meeting this band [only nine months ago], in January of 2012, Basement Entertainment has now booked them nine times. On top of that, their song, Hell Or High Water, was chosen as the 'Song of the Week' on our official website from June 24th to June 30th 2012.
So, with the already strong relationship between Basement Entertainment and Every Other Day you might think it would be obvious for them to be 'Band of the Month'. But, this month's 'Band of the Month' spot was actually chosen by you, the fans. And, dominating the first place spot in the end, Every Other Day gets this month's title.
Where do I even start with this band? Ryan Chambers (vocals / guitar), Tim McKee (keyboard / bass) and Shawn Moore (drums) are definitely some of the most amazing young men I have had the honour of meeting through Basement Entertainment. And, if you have read the 'Song of the Week' article you know that these three have gone on to become 'brothers' to me.
Already showing the Kitchener/Waterloo, Ontario music scene what they are made of, at only seventeen, these three are absolutely going far. Did I mention these guys also won the 2012 KW Kiwanis Music Festival Rock Band Competition back in mid April of 2012? Or, did I mention how they are capable of writing some of the catchiest and most well written songs I have ever heard?
Every Other Day is a band that Basement Entertainment is proud to know and definitely proud to show off. Already having played two headlining events, as well as seven supporting events, with Basement Entertainment, I am certainly thrilled to continue working with Ryan, Tim and Shawn for as long as humanly possible.
Their [always] pleasant attitudes, unbelievable songwriting skills and, not to mention, lead vocalist Ryan Chamber's absolutely phenomenal and breathtaking vocals, will definitely continue to rub off on fans.
This local pop/rock band has big things still to come and I cannot believe what we have had the honour of sharing with them so far. So, please do me a favour and check out Every Other Day. Whether it be 'liking' them on Facebook, sharing their band page on your profile or just watching one of their amazing Youtube videos, you will fall in love, trust me.
These three deserve the October 2012 'Band of the Month' spot, along with everything else that will surely come their way.
You can currently catch Every Other Day's incredible cover of Justin Bieber's hit song, Boyfriend, as well as some of their original tunes, on their Youtube Channel here:
Every Other Day Links:
Photo credit: Facebook
Picture 1: From left to right: Shawn Moore (drums), Tim McKee (keyboard / bass) & Ryan Chambers (vocals / guitar)
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Easter is so much fun and sweet. Chocolate bunnies, jelly beans, and marshmallow chicks. What else do you need? Well, decorations of course! The hubby brought down the baby pink bin that's labeled Easter and it was on. Within minutes the house was covered in plastic green grass, Easter eggs, bunnies, and every pastel colored decoration you can imagine. Even so, we were still missing something. [Read more…]
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So, with no rain to speak of yesterday and the weather being the very definition of glorious today, I broke down and got out the sprinkler. I suppose I shouldn't have been surprised to find it in non-working condition as my sprinklers tend to have a shorter life span than the common housefly. Nonetheless, after the appropriate volley of curses was thrown, I found myself buying new sprinklers, again.
And now, finally, my yard is getting water.
Water that I have to pay for. Also, only I would wait until a day with gale-force winds to run my sprinklers. I hope the neighbors appreciate my contributions.
I hope you're someplace with a patio enjoying the weather and a lovely beverage. Happy Sunday.


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Having a cousin by your side is awesome. They are the perfect best friends, your true companions and they know all of your ups and downs.
They've been with you in your happy and sad moments because you both have experienced a lot of things together since you were born in the same family.
Here are 16 reasons why your cousin is your best friend.
1. Together you are a force to be reckoned with
2. They know about all of your embarrassing moments
Yaad hai khala ney kitni tika kar teri bezati ki thi!
3. You can talk about everything under the sky with them
4. You never feel awkward around them
5. You have uncountable memories with them that you can always look back on
6. You are always there to cover for each other when something goes wrong
7. They are the one and only hope during boring family gatherings
8. Family vacations are awesome with them
9. They know everything about your complicated family issues
10. And you can easily make fun of all your weird relatives together
11. Your parents might not agree to late night parties with friends, but they never refuse your cousin
12. They know all about your firsts in life, from your first cigarette to your first crush
13. They will never judge you because they already know who you are
14. Even when you are miles away from each other things never change between you two!
15. Your lot of cousins is probably your first set, maybe only set, of friends that last forever
16. And as you grow old you will become closer to each other because you were best friends since the time you were born!
Everyone has a one special cousin who is close to their hearts. Cheers to that special one!
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Seven Misaki, or Shichi-Nin Misaki in Japanese, is a name given to a group of seven vengeful spirits.
are spirits of seven people who had met their ends in tragic ways, such
as by drowning. They usually haunt places like sea or riverside.
Seven Misaki's souls are so full of grudge that they will not rest
until they succeed at possessing and eventually killing another seven
human beings: only then they become appeased and are able to leave this
The unfortunate victims of Seven Misaki become the new
Seven Misaki. And they too, must look for another seven victims to
replace them, so that they can rest in peace.


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By Lee Vander Loop
CP Family Network Editor
Like a lot of new parents of a child with cerebral palsy, I tended to think of CP's affect only on muscles involved in movement and mobility. I didn't consider CP's possible impact on muscles that help gastric emptying, swallowing, bowel mobility and a host of other body functions. But I learned fast, and I learned the hard way.
From birth, feeding my daughter, Danielle, was always a long, painstaking ordeal. It often took up to three hours to feed one 8-ounce bottle of formula. Afterward, she would scream, arching with discomfort and no amount of burping or comforting seemed to help.
At first, I thought she was experiencing colic and consulted her pediatrician. He suggested she could be refluxing and ordered a Gastrointestinal Endoscopy study. It came back "reflux within normal limits." When Danielle was about eight months old, we started nasal-gastric (NG) tube feedings. Although this proved to better meet her nutritional needs with less effort on her part, she continued to show signs of pain and discomfort after feeding.
After using the NG tube for a year, I noticed Danielle had developed a cough, which her doctored diagnosed as a cold. After 3 months of dealing with the "chronic cough," I was still being told it was a cold. I said if that was the case, then the doctor needed to contact the Guinness Book of World Records because this "common cold" had lasted more then 3 months and she was now spitting up formula with the cough. That got his attention. He ordered more tests, and although they were inconclusive for reflux, they indicated a delay in gastric emptying. So, after 18 months of using a nasal-gastric tube, doctors recommended Danielle undergo surgery to have a G-tube permanently implanted.
At first I resisted. I was adamantly opposed to any surgical intervention. I had seen children at my daughter's school with the G-tube, and it was very intimidating to me, as was the thought of the procedure itself. But it became obvious even to me that our daughter's quality of life was being compromised as a result of my fears and resistance. I knew we couldn't continue to use an NG-tube for her feedings long-term; it was causing chronic irritation to her sinus cavity, and it was getting increasingly difficult to insert the tube. The doctors said Danielle also needed a nissan fundoplication procedure, in which the top of the stomach is banded to prevent reflux and aspiration. I finally agreed.
After the surgery, we learned the worst. The surgeon said she was shocked by the condition of my daughter's esophagus. It was so damaged and eroded that she lost a lot of blood during the procedure. The cause? Two years of undiagnosed and unchecked reflux. Two years of pain and suffering. I was angry but not surprised. I knew something had been wrong.
The nissan fundoplication and G-tube placement turned out to be the best decision we could have made. It resolved the reflux and discomfort associated with it. The G-tube alleviated the all too frequent trauma of passing the NG tube, and best of all, it allowed our daughter to get the nourishment she needed.
Signs and Symptoms:
Reflux occurs when the sphincter (muscle) between the esophagus and stomach doesn't work properly, allowing stomach acids to back up into the esophagus and causing a burning or heart burn sensation. In non-verbal children this may lead to range of behaviors after feedings:
- Obvious discomfort and irritability, including screaming, posturing and arching
- Coughing
- Spits of formula or food accompanied by coughing
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is especially difficult to diagnose in young non-verbal children. But if left untreated, chronic reflux can cause serious complications. Inflammation of the esophagus from refluxed stomach acid can damage the lining and cause bleeding or ulcers, also called esophagitis. Scars from tissue damage can lead to strictures, narrowing of the esophagus, that make swallowing difficult. This is what happened to Danielle.
There are medications and many non-invasive options for managing reflux and delayed gastric emptying. In severe cases like Danielle's, your doctor may recommend surgical intervention.
Lessons Learned:
- GI studies can be misleading and subject to interpretation. Reflux doesn't happen on command during a GI study.
- Follow your gut instincts. A parent knows their child better than anyone. If you suspect something is wrong, then you probably have cause for concern and you need to persevere until you get answers.
- You are your child's only voice. Keep a journal, noting feeding regiments, times, volume of intake and description, time and duration of any adverse behaviors you may witness that make you suspect reflux or other GI issues. A journal may show a pattern and will help give your doctor insight.
- Consider making a video of what you see, again, to help the doctor understand what you and your child are experiencing.
The bottom line? You are your child's best advocate. If you think there's something wrong, don't stop asking questions and challenging your doctor. They are not always right.
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STRATFORD, Conn. — She has come to be known for her instinctive heroism in saving the lives of many of her young students, but at her funeral on Wednesday, Victoria Soto, a first-grade teacher at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, was remembered in a way that only those closest to her would have known.
She was a sister, a cousin and a friend, someone who had a passion for teaching but also a beguiling "goofball" side that delighted her friends and relatives.
The funeral service, the first of six for the school employees who died in the massacre that also took the lives of 20 children on Friday, was held in a classic steepled white New England church in the Lordship neighborhood of Stratford on the Long Island Sound, where Ms. Soto had lived all of her 27 years. Services were also held for Charlotte Bacon, 6; Daniel Barden, 7; and Caroline Previdi, 6. Wakes were held for Chase Kowalski, 7, and the school principal, Dawn Hochsprung, 47; their funerals were to be private.
So many people came to mourn Ms. Soto — perhaps 400 — at Lordship Community Church that half of the crowd endured the cold on chairs set up on a lawn outside the church, listening to the service on loudspeakers under a brilliant sun.
Her coffin, draped in white flowers, was carried into the church to the sorrowful sounds of three bagpipers as an honor guard of more than a dozen Connecticut police officers flanked the hearse and the other cars in the funeral caravan.Continue reading the main story
In her eulogy, the Rev. Meg Boxwell Williams praised Ms. Soto as a "quick-thinking, beautiful, selfless person" who huddled her first-grade pupils into a closet and cupboards and hurried others to escape as a determined gunman invaded the school.
"Her last act was selfless, Christlike in laying down her life for her children," Ms. Williams said in closing remarks.
After the eulogy, a song was offered by a familiar voice: Paul Simon, who performed "The Sound of Silence," the haunting words capturing the nightmarish nature of how Ms. Soto died and the emptiness her death left behind. A representative for Mr. Simon said, "The Sotos and Simons met through Vicki's mother and Paul's sister-in-law, both nurses."
Relatives and friends, some choking or weeping openly as they spoke, recalled her as a daughter, a sister to three siblings, a cousin and a friend. Ms. Soto was remembered as a young woman with long brown hair, captivating blue eyes and "an infectious laugh," one who had a passion for gathering her extended family together whenever she could and making relatives laugh with sometimes zany impulsive gestures.
They recalled how Ms. Soto, on a whim, insisted that all of her cousins and siblings buy cheap sunglasses before a trip to a Six Flags amusement park, how she woke her lovesick college roommate with "Kiss the Girl" from the Disney film "The Little Mermaid." Ms. Soto loved the Yankees' No. 11, Brett Gardner; collected flamingos in all shapes and sizes; and seemed to live for Christmas and the chance to ornament a tree that she insisted on choosing, and to be surrounded by her family.
"You were the funniest, goofiest person I know," Heather Cronk, a cousin, said.
Ms. Soto's roommate at Eastern Connecticut State University, Rachel Schiavone, said Ms. Soto was "always up for anything."
"When she hugged you," she said, "she put her whole heart and soul into every hug she gave."
Ms. Soto's aunt, Debbie Cronk, a teacher who was her professional inspiration, remembered how exuberant Ms. Soto was when she called five years ago to say she had secured a job at Sandy Hook Elementary. But Ms. Cronk also remembered her mischievous side, how as a little girl Ms. Soto loved feeding the ducks near her grandmother's house, though not as much as eating the bread herself.
Ms. Schiavone, her best friend, recalled Ms. Soto's devotion to the profession — spending every evening working on lesson plans and designing poster boards — and the extra mile she went for her students.
"It does not surprise me at all that Vicki died protecting her kids," Ms. Schiavone said.
Gary MacNamara, the chief of the Fairfield Police Department, who rushed to the Sandy Hook school shortly after the shooting, said Ms. Soto had "pushed children into a closet and allowed other kids to escape" before she herself was killed by Adam Lanza, the 20-year-old armed with a semiautomatic rifle and other guns.
"All of law enforcers are asked what will we do if given that moment when a life-threatening decision has to be made," Chief MacNamara said in an interview. "She answered that question: through her strength, she took action to save the life of the students. I know, because I've spoken to children in that class who are alive because of what she did."
The service began with the singing of "Amazing Grace," and then Ms. Williams reminded mourners that it was "God who consoles us in our affliction" and that death did not "separate us from the love of God." Yet, Ms. Soto's death was "a shock that goes beyond our comprehension."
"We had no warning, no time to tie up loose ends, to clean up misunderstandings, to say I love you one last time."
She talked about the muddle of emotions that someone might feel, even "flashes of anger at Vicki — why did you have to be so good" and sacrifice herself for so many children.
Yet, the minister concluded, those were the selfless instincts that made Ms. Soto the teacher she was.
An earlier version of this article misspelled the surname of the chief of the Fairfield Police Department. He is Gary MacNamara, not McNamara.