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Destination: Australia & Pacific
World Travel Watch: Protests in Thailand, Dingo Trouble in Australia and More
by Larry Habegger | 03.17.10 | 11:35 AM ET
Larry Habegger rounds up global travel news
World Travel Watch: Typhoid in Fiji, Khmer Rouge Tourism in Cambodia and More
by Larry Habegger | 03.10.10 | 10:41 AM ET
Larry Habegger rounds up global travel news
World Travel Watch: Strikes in Belgium and Greece, Bombing in India and More
by Larry Habegger | 02.17.10 | 11:38 AM ET
Larry Habegger rounds up global travel news
Men at Work Loses 'Down Under' Plagiarism Case
by Eva Holland | 02.05.10 | 2:29 PM ET
An Australian court has ruled that the flute section in the catchy travel song was lifted from "Kookaburra Sits in the Old Gum Tree," another Aussie classic that dates to the 1930s. Frontman Colin Hay has issued an emotional dissenting statement in response. Here's the song in question:
World Travel Watch: Major Earthquake in Haiti, Road Blocks in Greece and More
by Larry Habegger | 01.13.10 | 12:25 PM ET
Larry Habegger rounds up global travel news
The World's Language Density, Mapped
by Eva Holland | 12.22.09 | 3:10 PM ET
Over at Gadling, Aaron Hotfelder's come across a fascinating Swedish map of the world that shows countries re-sized in proportion to the number of languages they've produced. The biggie? Papua New Guinea.
World Travel Watch: Fees and Visas in India and Argentina, Maoists in Nepal and More
by Larry Habegger | 12.16.09 | 10:56 AM ET
Larry Habegger rounds up global travel news
Jan Morris Reveals her Favorite Cities
by Michael Yessis | 11.19.09 | 3:41 PM ET
She fields this question in the Guardian: What is her favorite of them all?
Dear God, what a question! To my mind cities are distillations of human life itself, in all its nuances, with all its contradictions and anomalies, changing from one year to another, changing with the weather, changing with history, changing with the state of the world, changing above all in one's own personal responses. How can I have a favourite? Sometimes I prefer one city, sometimes another. Inconstancy governs my responses to cities—fidelity in personal matters, promiscuity in civic affairs.
Morris does have a ready answer, though, when asked about her least favorite city: Indianapolis. (Via @ben_coop)
World Travel Watch: Monster Crocs in Australia, Bridge Collapses in Costa Rica and More
by Larry Habegger | 11.12.09 | 1:33 PM ET
Larry Habegger rounds up global travel news
Travel Photography and 'Writing With Light'
by Jeff Pflueger | 11.05.09 | 9:39 AM ET
On the problem with "trophy travel photos" -- and what to aim for instead
World Travel Watch: Monster Shark Off Australia, Deadly Driving Games in Bulgaria and More
by Larry Habegger | 10.29.09 | 10:44 AM ET
Larry Habegger rounds up global travel news
'Are Australian Horror Films Scaring Tourists Away From Australia?'
by Michael Yessis | 10.16.09 | 1:21 PM ET
One of the films in question is Wolf Creek, which made our list of 13 great holiday horror travel movies.
The Critics: 'Couples Retreat'
by Eva Holland | 10.12.09 | 12:24 PM ET
A few months back I said that "Couples Retreat"—you know, the one where four couples unwittingly book into an all-inclusive marriage counseling resort?—had "some comic potential." Well, the flick opened this weekend, and I have to report that while said potential was there, it never blossoms into vacation comedy gold. There are a few decent jokes scattered throughout—everyone likes a good jab at Sandals, right?—and the scenery is lovely (the movie was shot in Bora Bora) but the story drags aimlessly between the occasional laughs.
Travel Warning Issued for Samoa, Tonga
by Eva Holland | 10.01.09 | 11:28 AM ET
The British Foreign Office is advising travelers to stay away from Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga as the islands struggle with the fall-out from Tuesday's tsunami. Milder warnings have also been issued for Sumatra, Vietnam, Cambodia and the Philippines.
Photo You Must See: Big-Wave Surfing at Cow Bombie
by World Hum | 09.29.09 | 1:02 PM ET
Surfer Mark Visser drops into a 36-foot wave at Cow Bombie, near the Western Australian town of Gracetown. The surf spot is located roughly 175 miles south of Perth.


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Event Date:
Wednesday, February 12, 2014 - 5:30pm
Event Location:
- AD&A Museum
- UC Santa Barbara
This ongoing, informative series of talks by professors and museum professionals surrounds the history and ever-changing role of museums. Bruce Robertson, Director of the AD&A Museum and Professor, History of Art and Architecture, UC Santa Barbara will discuss how contemporary art is taking over even the most old-fashioned museums today. What are the causes and consequences of this infatuation?
July 3, 2014 - 8:44am

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Just finished a new ornament, Witchy Moon. I added combed yarn hair to her and I really like the look. (even though it was a pain .... lol)
You can find her here: EBAY
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Witchy Moon
4 comments:
- magikalseasons said...
She's awesome!
- August 4, 2010 at 3:58 PM
- Dede said...
She is wickedly wonderful! Awesome!
- August 5, 2010 at 6:17 AM
- Pam of Always Artistic said...
I love witches and really love this one!
- August 24, 2010 at 1:33 PM
- Tamara Dozier said...
Thank you everyone. I'm thinking of doing something specila with witch but you'll just have to wait to see what that is!
- August 24, 2010 at 1:45 PM
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Karen Kain Unveils the National Ballet of Canada's 2013/14 Season
Karen Kain, Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, today announced the 2013/14 season. Featured next season are Innovation, a programme of three world premieres by three brilliant Canadian choreographers: Robert Binet, José Navas and James Kudelka, the Canadian premiere of Spectre de la Rose, re-imagined by Stuttgart Ballet's Choreographer in Residence Marco Goecke, and treasured classics Swan Lake and Onegin. The season begins with more touring as the company debuts in Saratoga Springs, New York.
"These are exciting times for The National Ballet of Canada; there is a new vigor and character to the company. Our performances, both at home and on the international stage, have been greeted with praise from both audiences and critics alike and our dancers are clearly galvanized by the experience, as is showcased in their outstanding performances," says Ms. Kain. "The 2013/14 season reflects this energy and dynamism with a rich blend of contemporary and classical ballets that display the trove of talent that make up our remarkable company."
The 2013/14 Season
The National Ballet of Canada will tour for the first time to Saratoga Springs, New York, July 16 - 18, 2013 with the Romantic classic Giselle and an all-Canadian mixed programme of The Four Seasons & Emergence. The National Ballet is the first ballet company outside of New York City Ballet to perform at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center and will be accompanied by the National Ballet Orchestra. The company also tours to the National Arts Centre in Ottawa with Swan Lake, January 30 - February 1, 2014.
The Fall Season in Toronto opens with Swan Lake, one of the central works of the classical canon. Set to Tchaikovsky's timeless score, the National Ballet's Swan Lake is a distinct and powerful adaptation by James Kudelka and runs November 9 - 17, 2013, then returns for the March Break in the Winter Season. The National Ballet presents a second Innovation programme bringing together three Canadian choreographers: Robert Binet, José Navas and James Kudelka. The three world premieres will be presented November 22 - 28, 2013.
Following The Nutcracker, December 14, 2013 - January 4, 2014, is a mixed programme of Watch her by Aszure Barton and A Month in the Country by Sir Frederick Ashton, performed for the first time since 1995. The mixed programme runs February 26 - March 2, 2014.The Winter Season continues with Swan Lake, March 8 - 16, 2014, followed by Onegin, choreographed by John Cranko, March 19 - 23, 2014.
The Summer Season features the Canadian premiere of a stunning re-imagining of the famous Ballets Russes work, Spectre de la Rose, by Marco Goecke, Choreographer in Residence at Stuttgart Ballet, Opus 19/The Dreamer by Jerome Robbins and the second detail by William Forsythe, May 28 - June 1, 2014. The season concludes with Cinderella, choreographed by James Kudelka, June 4 - 15, 2014.


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Goatsbridge Trout Farm
Goatsbridge Trout Farm,
Co. Kilkenny
Tel: +353 (0)86 818 8340 or +353 (0)86 254 4906
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
At Goatsbridge Fish Farm, trout is their passion. Their knowledge and experience farming rainbow trout has been passed down through three generations. Each catch comes daily from the crystal clear waters of The Little Arrigle River, giving their trout unique taste and texture. They love trout, and they know if you give it a try you will too! Goatsbridge Trout is available from their online shop, all major supermarkets in Ireland as well as specialist shops, or directly from their farm gate. Visitors are welcome to look around their trout farm at any time during opening hours.
The Story of Goatsbridge begins over 800 years ago back in 1180, when the Monks of Jerpoint Abbey near Thomastown, Co Kilkenny fished in the fast flowing waters of The Little Arrigle River in the heart of The Nore Valley. In 1961 this river gave life to the creation of our first fish ponds; running through our lands it now forms the heart of one of Irelands best known trout farms. In 1990 the second generation of our family continued to develop the farm and in 2010 a state of the art processing and packaging facility was added to the farm to further ensure the quality of the trout produced on the farm.
Today, husband and wife team Mag and Ger Kirwan are at the center of the Goatsbridge story. They live on the farm with their family and work together to carry on the proud tradition of purity and sustainability. Each daily catch comes directly from the crystal clear Irish waters of The Little Arrigle to your table. They have a passion for trout, which comes across in the quality of their product.
Visitor Centre
Come and see Goatsbridge visitor center and shop, where you can sample and buy our products. The center is located beside the trout ponds, and you can organise single or group tours around the farm where you will learn all about Goatsbridge Trout Farm, it's herritage and business history.
Taste Trial
Experience the rich food and craft heritage of the Jerpoint area with our trail, which brings you up close with the producers and makers of some of Kilkenny's iconic food and craft. In one afternoon, experience the pottery skills of Karen Morgan, view Jerpoint Glass' enchanting glassblowing. Get excited about your food again with the traditional skills of Knockdrinna Farmhouse Cheese, and explore the serene Goatsbridge Trout Farm and Smokehouse. You can drive or cycle the very short distance between the producers, getting an insight and a flavour of their world at each stop.


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Packer Shoes had released a very limited collaboration with Reebok on the Shaq Attaq that paid tribute to Shaq's role in the film Blue Chips. For those unfamiliar, the film is about the recruitment of "blue chip" high school basketball players and the extent that universities go to rope them in.
Today at the Complex office, we received a special package that included the sneakers, a Mitchell & Ness jersey, a gym bag with a money-printed lining, and a Monster phone charger.
The bag and phone charger aren't available to the public, but the jersey and sneakers are available right now, seperately, at Packer Shoes. The sneakers are $170 and the jersey is $50. Click here to check them out.


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- Once you join Blood Money, every time you interact with other players in the game, you will be representing the guild. As a member of Blood Money you are expected to behave with respect for fellow guild members as well as other players. Activities such as ninja-looting, scamming and fighting/swearing at people (from Blood Money or otherwise), will be swiftly dealt with by the officers.
- Guild members are welcome to speak to an officer ask for their Alt(s) and friends to be invited to the guild at any character level. When playing on an alt which is in Blood Money you are expected to behave in the same way as you would on your main. All guild rules apply to friends (Social Rank) as well. We would like to emphasize that Blood Money is first and foremost a Raid Progression guild. Most decision and policies are set to give us the best possible chances and progressing through raid content.
- If you have any issues with some guild policies or with other players in the guild, please contact an officer by in-game whisper, in-game mail or private message on the forums. Do not let small disagreements get out of hand. Feedback and constructive criticism are always welcome. The best place for this is on our guild discord or here on the forums, so we have a constant record of all communication.
- Blood Money has a zero-tolerance policy towards drama, any player seen instigating drama on a regular basis will be removed. Our policy is to never straight up guild-kick a player (except for extreme cases). If the officers see any issues arising with players, they will be pulled to the side so we can try to have a civil discussion before making any decisions.
- Everyone is free to organize their own events (achievements runs, alt runs) as long as they don't conflict with our main raid's schedule.We invited you to join us because we want you to be here. We made a commitment to you and all we ask in return is that you make the same commitment towards Blood Money and its members.
- Use of Discord during raids is mandatory so that you are able to hear and understand the raid leader. We understand some people are naturally more talkative than others and we would never wish to make anyone feel uncomfortable, however given the nature of mythic raiding a working microphone is a necessity so that you can communicate on certain mechanics when required.
- Given that we are a 2 day raiding guild we strive to get more done in less time and as such a minimum of 90% attendance is required from our raiders. Any absence must be reported by posting on the absence thread here on the forums.
- Calendar invites for official raids will be sent at least 1 week before the raid. Please accept or decline as applicable. "Tentative" replies will be considered as declines.
- Raid invites start 5 minutes before raid time (as specified on the calendar). At raid time you are expected to be inside the instance and ready to pull.
- Always come to raids fully prepared. This includes reading up on all fights for the current raid, have all necessary consumables (flasks, potions, food, etc.), have all your gear optimized with the best available gems and enchants for your spec.
- We accept and encourage participation during raids, so if you have any ideas they are always welcome. Understand though that there is never ONE strategy, there are many ways to kill the same boss, and we are willing to listen to suggestions, but once the raid leader makes a decision you must respect it and abide by it.
- Given the current fixed mythic raid size of 20 players it is a necessity that we maintain a roster in excess of that due to people being absent/late etc, this will inevitably result in players being asked to sit out of the raid group on occasion. When we ask someone to sit out we expect them to respect that decision and please be mindful that if someone is asked to sit out for a particular boss or for a particular night it does not mean that person is benched for the rest of the week. We will always try to be as fair as we can, rotating people in to give them an opportunity to prove themselves as well as get the kills and gear they need however please remember that we are first and foremost a progression raiding guild and the overall progress of the guild comes first. When we are progressing we will always take the people who can perform to the standard we require on a given boss or fit the composition that we need in order to execute a specific tactic and we expect everyone to understand and respect that.
- During a progression boss encounter the discord channel must remain "clear". Meaning there should be no unnecessary talking that can cause raiders to lose focus.
- We use a Loot Council system to distribute loot, this means gear will be handed out based on merit. Factors included when deciding gear assignments include, but are not limited to: Attendance, Rank, Current Item, Set Bonuses and guild requirements. If you have any issues with the loot distribution, please whisper an officer, do not discuss loot on chat/discord.
The following Addons are mandatory for raiding:
BigWigs (or DBM) - Boss Mods
Exorsus Raid Tools - Raid Coordination addon
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MANHASSET, NY – Scientists at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research have figured out why some patients with hearing loss triggered by an autoimmune response do not respond to the traditional therapy. Using this marker, scientists may be able to identify those patients who would best respond to treatment. The finding appears this month in the Journal of Immunology.
Andrea Vambutas, MD, is a neurotologist who conducts research on autoimmune inner ear disease (AIED), a condition that is not well understood and difficult to diagnosis. When AIED is suspected, patients are given oral steroids (during periods of acute hearing loss) but only half respond to the medication and recover some hearing. When patients are not responsive to steroid therapy, the clinicians may turn to other causes of hearing loss, thereby shutting the door on the possibility of an autoimmune condition.
Dr. Vambutas and her colleagues set out to find biomarkers of AIED that would help in making a definitive diagnosis. They collected inner-ear fluid in patients undergoing cochlear implant surgery and identified a decoy receptor, a protein that sequesters inflammation. Those patients with AIED could not prevent inflammation. "If people who show a response to steroids had evidence of increased decoy receptor production, we could use this technique to see who might respond to steroids," said Dr. Vambutas. Indeed, they found that AIED patients who clinically respond to steroids correlated with the ability of patients' immune cells to make this decoy receptor in response to steroids in culture.
Interleukin-1 Receptor Type II (IL1R2) is the molecular decoy that traps interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and does not initiate subsequent signaling events, thereby suppressing an inflammatory response. IL1R2 expression is induced by the steroid dexamethasone. Her laboratory has recently identified that aberrant expression of interleukin-1, an inflammatory protein, is associated with steroid resistance in these patients.
This idea is paying off. On the basis of these findings, Dr. Vambutas and her colleagues will begin enrolling corticosteorid-resistant AIED patients for a phase I clinical trial to determine if a new medication may salvage some hearing in these patients. The clinical trial will test the benefits of an Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist called anakinra (Kineret) for the treatment of corticosteroid-resistant autoimmune hearing loss.
For more information on AIED and the clinical trial, contact Dr. Vambutas at email@example.com or call (718) 470-7550.
About The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research
Headquartered in Manhasset, NY, The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research is home to international scientific leaders in cancer, leukemia, lymphoma, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, psychiatric disorders, substance abuse, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, sepsis, inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes, human genetics, neuroimmunology, and medicinal chemistry. Feinstein researchers are developing new drugs and drug targets, and producing results where science meets the patient, annually enrolling some 10,000 subjects into clinical research programs.


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Psalm 107
O give thanks to the Lord, for he is gracious, for his steadfast love endures for ever.
Let the redeemed of the Lord say this, those he redeemed from the hand of the enemy, and gathered out of the lands from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south.
Some went astray in desert wastes and found no path to a city to dwell in.
Hungry and thirsty, their soul was fainting within them.
So they cried to the Lord in their trouble and he delivered them from their distress.
He set their feet on the right way till they came to a city to dwell in.
Let them give thanks to the Lord for his goodness and the wonders he does for his children.
For he satisfies the longing soul and fills the hungry soul with good.
Some sat in darkness and in the shadow of death, bound fast in misery and iron,
For they had rebelled against the words of God and despised the counsel of the Most High.
So he bowed down their heart with heaviness; they stumbled and there was none to help them.
Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress.
He brought them out of darkness and out of the shadow of death, and broke their bonds asunder.
Let them give thanks to the Lord for his goodness and the wonders he does for his children.
For he has broken the doors of bronze and breaks the bars of iron in pieces.
Some were foolish and took a rebellious way, and were plagued because of their wrongdoing.
Their soul abhorred all manner of food and drew near to the gates of death.
Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress.
He sent forth his word and healed them, and saved them from destruction.
Let them give thanks to the Lord for his goodness and the wonders he does for his children.
Let them offer him sacrifices of thanksgiving and tell of his acts with shouts of joy.
Those who go down to the sea in ships and ply their trade in great waters,
These have seen the works of the Lord and his wonders in the deep.
For at his word the stormy wind arose and lifted up the waves of the sea.
They were carried up to the heavens and down again to the deep; their soul melted away in their peril.
They reeled and staggered like a drunkard and were at their wits' end.
Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he brought them out of their distress.
He made the storm be still and the waves of the sea were calmed.
Then were they glad because they were at rest, and he brought them to the haven they desired.
Let them give thanks to the Lord for his goodness and the wonders he does for his children.
Let them exalt him in the congregation of the people and praise him in the council of the elders.
The Lord turns rivers into wilderness and water springs into thirsty ground;
A fruitful land he makes a salty waste, because of the wickedness of those who dwell there.
He makes the wilderness a pool of water and water springs out of a thirsty land.
There he settles the hungry and they build a city to dwell in.
They sow fields and plant vineyards and bring in a fruitful harvest.
He blesses them, so that they multiply greatly; he does not let their herds of cattle decrease.
He pours contempt on princes and makes them wander in trackless wastes.
They are diminished and brought low, through stress of misfortune and sorrow, but he raises the poor from their misery and multiplies their families like flocks of sheep.
The upright will see this and rejoice, but all wickedness will shut its mouth.
Whoever is wise will ponder these things and consider the loving-kindness of the Lord.
Exodus 28.1-4a, 29-38
Then bring near to you your brother Aaron, and his sons with him, from among the Israelites, to serve me as priests—Aaron and Aaron's sons, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar. You shall make sacred vestments for the glorious adornment of your brother Aaron. And you shall speak to all who have ability, whom I have endowed with skill, that they make Aaron's vestments to consecrate him for my priesthood. These are the vestments that they shall make: a breastpiece, an ephod, a robe, a chequered tunic, a turban, and a sash. So Aaron shall bear the names of the sons of Israel in the breastpiece of judgement on his heart when he goes into the holy place, for a continual remembrance before the Lord. In the breastpiece of judgement you shall put the Urim and the Thummim, and they shall be on Aaron's heart when he goes in before the Lord; thus Aaron shall bear the judgement of the Israelites on his heart before the Lord continually.
You shall make the robe of the ephod all of blue. It shall have an opening for the head in the middle of it, with a woven binding round the opening, like the opening in a coat of mail, so that it may not be torn. On its lower hem you shall make pomegranates of blue, purple, and crimson yarns, all round the lower hem, with bells of gold between them all round—a golden bell and a pomegranate alternating all round the lower hem of the robe. Aaron shall wear it when he ministers, and its sound shall be heard when he goes into the holy place before the Lord, and when he comes out, so that he may not die.
You shall make a rosette of pure gold, and engrave on it, like the engraving of a signet, 'Holy to the Lord.' You shall fasten it on the turban with a blue cord; it shall be on the front of the turban. It shall be on Aaron's forehead, and Aaron shall take on himself any guilt incurred in the holy offering that the Israelites consecrate as their sacred donations; it shall always be on his forehead, in order that they may find favour before the Lord.
Luke 2.1-20
In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.
In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.' And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying,
'Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favours!'
When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, 'Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.' So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known what had been told them about this child; and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them. But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.
The Collect
Risen Christ, you filled your disciples with boldness and fresh hope: strengthen us to proclaim your risen life and fill us with your peace, to the glory of God the Father. Amen.


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Khloe Kardashian has clearly moved on with new boyfriend French Montana and appears to be very happy, but since Lamar Odom still won't sign the divorce papers, the poor woman is basically trapped in a marriage with no hope of getting out.
I know -- this divorce has dragged on for so long, sometimes we forget that Khloe and Lamar are, in fact, still husband and wife -- so why can't he just bust out the pen and sign the damn papers so both of them can get on with their lives?!?
This shouldn't really come as a huge shocker, but according to Life & Style magazine, Lamar still thinks he and Khloe have a chance. An "insider" says, "Lamar wants Khloe back. He does not want to end the marriage, and that's why he won't sign the divorce papers. He just won't let her go. He's sober and back on track now -- and thinks he can get her back."
I'm sorry, but is this guy delusional, or what? You'd think that after Khloe not only filed for divorce, but moved out of the home they shared together and started dating seriously again, Lamar would wake up and smell the coffee and realize the relationship has run its course.
If he ever really loved her at all, he'd man up and give her what she wants and needs -- and allow her to be happy instead of clinging to the small shred of hope that maybe she'll have a change of heart.
Man. I really feel for Khloe right now. All she wants is to put the drama of her marriage behind her so she can start a new chapter, so it must be a real buzz kill to be somewhat of a prisoner in a life she can't seem to escape.
Hopefully Lamar will come to his senses and finally realize that he and Khloe are never, ever, ever getting back together. (Sorry. Couldn't resist.)
If this thing drags on much longer, Khloe is seriously going to lose it.
Do you think Lamar is crazy to think he can win Khloe back?
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Origin of mortal
Synonyms for mortal
Word Origin for mortal
mid-14c., "deadly," also "doomed to die," from Old French mortel "destined to die; deserving of death," from Latin mortalis "subject to death, mortal, of a mortal, human," from mors (genitive mortis) "death," from PIE base *mer- "to die," with derivatives referring to death and human beings" (cf. Sanskrit mrtih "death," martah "mortal man;" Avestan miryeite "dies," Old Persian martiya- "man;" Armenian meranim "die;" Latin mori "to die;" Lithuanian mirtis "mortal man;" Greek brotos "mortal" (hence ambrotos "immortal"); Old Church Slavonic mrutvu "dead;" Old Irish marb, Welsh marw "died;" Old English morþ "murder"). The most widespread Indo-European root for "to die," forming the common word for it except in Greek and Germanic. Watkins says it is "possibly" the same as PIE *mer- "rub, pound, wear away" (see morbid).
"mortal thing or substance," 1520s, from mortal (adj.). Latin mortalis also was used as a noun, "a man, mortal, human being."


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Out Now: Remi's Betrayal!
Jul 05
Remi's Betrayal (formerly Till Betrayal) is part of my Paranormal Security Council series. It's a republish, so if you've already bought/read the original, you won't be missing out on anything. It's available via Kindle Unlimited, If you haven't given my foray into paranormal romance a try, now's your chance.
Remi Parascu has unearthed a traitor in the midst of the Council—the ruling body in charge of all paranormal beings—she oversees. Armed with evidence, on her way to request a kill order, Remi's plane is crashed, her bodyguards are killed and she's taken hostage. Things would be a whole lot simpler if her captor had been the traitor.
Jaguar shifter Czion Whitehall has distanced himself from his family and the woman he recognizes as his mate. There's no way he can be with the President of the Council, so Czion walks away without ever cementing the bond with Remi. The absence of that bond makes it much easier for someone else to swoop in and take his place.
As a skin walker, able to take on the appearance of anyone, Jaxon Fenti wears the face of a man Remi can't resist in an effort to get the name of the person who killed his brother. What Jax didn't count on was Remi being one-third of his Trinity, and a stubborn jaguar being the one to complete their triad. Czion wants nothing to do with any of it, and Remi and Jax can't make it without him. It takes outside forces, and the threat of losing it all, before this trio can set aside their differences and accept how much they need each other.
*This is a previously published MMF romance that's been re-edited. The cover/publisher has changed. The content has not.


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Blue & Green Trail Workdays, October 13, 14, & 15th
10/14/2017 8:00 am
10/14/2017 11:00 pm
Seeking River and Nature Enthusiasts to work on the Assabet River Blue and Green Trail
Task: assembling pre-built boardwalks along the trail!
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, October 13, 14, and 15th
9 am - noon
Please RSVP if you plan to come: email
Meeting location: Meet at Acton Wastewater Treatment Plant on Adams Street (driveway opposite #29 Adams Street) drive down to the bottom and park on the right side of driveway. Do not block garage door. If you come and cannot find anyone, call 978-621-8403.
Volunteers: All welcome (ages 15+), you will be asked to sign a release form.
Wear: Boots/sneakers and old clothes that can get muddy.
Bring: Your own re-fillable water bottle, thick work/leather gloves, hammer (if you have one)


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Terms & Conditions
- The Captain has the final decision to allow a trip to go ahead, based on sea conditions.
- A 30% deposit is required for all bookings.
- A deposit is fully refundable if the Captain of the boat is forced to cancel the trip, due to sea conditions.
- King island charter trip deposits are not refundable but transferable to another time - as accomodation & travel on the island is prebooked and a deposit paid
- If passengers cancel a booking less than 7 days prior to the trip, there is no refund of the deposit, but the trip can be rescheduled.
- Those that cancel more than 7 days prior to the trip, will have their deposit fully refunded or have the trip rescheduled for another day.
- The Captain has the right to return to port at his discretion and for any reason.
- Passengers are notified of the trip confirmation at 7pm the night before departure to confirm conditions.
- Passengers must have consideration for the comfort and safety of the others. Safety is the number 1 priority and paramount at all times.
- Passengers must pay in full prior to departure from the port.
- Passengers with any medical conditions are to announce the information to the Captain or deckhand upon boarding.
- All passengers give their permission for Southern Coast Charters to use images, video and audio obtained during the trip unless otherwise advised.
- All fishing will require a Victorian fishing licence for all participants eligible in Victorian waters. To obtain your licence, please visit here.
- No fishing licence is required in Tasmanian ocean waters,but the taking of Rock Lobster does require a fishing licence, please visit here.
- Southern Coast Charters is not responsible for any passengers' property being lost or damaged whilst on board.
- Passengers who lose or damage equipment that belongs to Southern Coast Charters, due to negligence, will be responsible for the repair or replacement costs of the equipment. This payment will be taken from the credit card supplied for security purposes.
Above all, have fun and catch lots of fish!
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What's true for me today is …
I'm in love–with cardamom!
I had heard of this fragrant, exotic spice before, but never used it in my own cooking (not intentionally, at least; it's in a lot of blends). Then, a week or so ago, I spotted cardamom in the bin shopping section of my local market. Wow! Have you inhaled this spice before, really taken it in? It's like cinnamon meets toasted mulling spices meets warm florals meets … heaven! Reminds me of freedom–little kid freedom–like hoola hooping for time on end–it's hard to concentrate through the joy of the experience.
Great feeling! Haven't experienced anything else like it lately. How about you?


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I've always found the simplicity and eloquence of haiku to be attractive. My favourite would be one from Basho:
Summer grasses
All that remains
of a warrior's dreams
Another favourite from Basho depends on the translation
The old pond.
A frog jumps in
(sometimes the last line is translated more literally as "the sound of water" which I don't think is as effective).
When I saw a holiday haiku competition run by the NZTA and NZ Police in December last year I popped in an entry on a whim, and then totally forgot about it - in part because I did not receive the email notification that I was one of three finalists for the week.
But late January I did get a call to say that my haiku was amongst the top five national winners in the competition - and that was pretty exciting.
NZ Police sent the haiku through on a fun board which I think they're going to use for a social media promotion (which as just as well - as I'd not even thought to keep a copy of my impulse entry at the time). So here it is (with road safety theme):
Summer rays of sun
shine warmest on the living
Don't speed life away
complete with the 5 / 7 / 5 syllables of a traditional haiku - although modern variants now often allow shorter options more in keeping with the intended Japanese simplicity of the poem.
I'm chuffed with my prize, which includes $400 in petrol vouchers, and I'm looking forward to reading the other winning entries. They've just been published - you can find them here.


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I hate cleaning, I hate tidying, I hate scrubbing my shower but I love washing my clothes. As a mum, there's a lot of expectation on us to be clean, neat-freaks. We're supposed to have our house, finances, children in order and if we're not, then we're failing.
This is an unspoken rule, of course. It's not as if you pop out your baby and the midwife says, "Oh, by the way, now that you're a mum, your house must be stylish, clean and tidy each and everyday. Even when this little muppet becomes a toddler." But there is an expectation the basic dusting, vacuuming and cleaning will be done weekly but in my house (gulp) I must admit it often gets left until it's so gross that I can't stand it anymore and out come the rubber gloves and tub of Gumption!
Let me propose that cleanliness is not the bee's knees; that it is not the most important thing in life. I have wooden floors and I cannot remember the last time I mopped them but they don't stink and they still look relatively clean when I bother to vacuum them. And some would say that cleaning too much is actually bad for our health; that anti-bacterial cleaners actually do away with the good bacteria as well as the bad, leaving us at the mercy of any bug that would walk through our doors.
In fact, would it be better for our hair and skin if we didn't wash it as much? The natural oils would come pouring through and do their God-given job on their own, without any help from those nasty chemicals in our shampoo and skin cleansers. Have you ever gone for days without a shower? Sure, you stink but a quick swim will wash away any truly nasty odours, would it not?
I'm not saying that we should all embrace the hippy lifestyle and grow dreadlocks and eat mung beans but I just think it's crazy how obsessed we are about how we present ourselves to others. Why do we care so much? I think that a clean toilet is a MUST and that showers are fantastic but the rest of the stuff, the surface stuff, who do we do that for? And what are we missing out on when we're on our hands and knees scrubbing the kitchen floor?
To me, relationships are so important. So, if someone needs me or if my kids want to talk to me, I'd rather roll around on my dusty floor and listen to who pushed who at school, than be vacuuming while they stare at me with sad little faces. I think we should all be free to spend as much time with people and less time scurrying around making ourselves and our houses look perfect to impress those very people. Because, in the end, everyone loves to feel important, they love to be listened to, they love it when people show that they care and how can we do it when we are elbow-deep in Gumption?
And, that's my excuse for having a messy, dusty house and I'm going to stick to it! Join me, why don't you!


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DescriptionDonkey King is one of those shameless Donkey Kong clones, for systems that never received an official port. For those that don't know Nintendo's original, it is the first game where Mario appears, and one of the earliest platformers. On each level, high up on a building site, Mario must climb his way up to the big ape and free a damsel in distress. The giant ape throws obstacles which Mario must avoid, in addition to the hostile environment containing fires and conveyor belts. Donkey King has all the stages of the original Donkey Kong, known here as the Barrels, Pins, Jacks and Conveyor screens. It has even retained the cut scenes and the hair style of Mario's beloved.
A feature unique to this version is the option to play in three different colour modes: green, buff or black and white.
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Yes, I know it's Wednesday...time flies by sometimes, but you just have to roll with it.
Happy 12/12/12, by the way!
Here are some clever and crafty wreaths made from re-purposed items...
Click on the photos to link to the original sources...most have how-to instructions!
Starbucks cups:
Plastic bags:
A garden hose:
Old sweaters:
Cocktail napkins:
and PVC pipe:
Next Tuesday...Elegant Wreaths!


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O wow! This is a really powerful verse that you pulled out! Nice picture too, though the bare chest is a bit much. :P
Grand Otaku | Posted 04/08/10 | Reply
Grand Otaku | Posted 04/07/10 | Reply
well, i want to thank you for reminding me of this verse....i've been having a tough time recently...i've been stumbling alot in my faith, and things have been rough because this has effected almost every part of my life...however, God is there...even though it seems otherwise at times...
i think you should know that i almost started crying when i saw this...
oh, and Moses wrote Deuteronomy. ^_^
and yes, i know this is late...my internet has been acting up recently...
~*FABULOUS MAX*~ (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 04/01/10 | Reply
I'm a big fan of typography and this is awesome!
Artwork is so so soooo beautiful! <3<3<3!! (as always!)
But I think you over did the text, it's a tad distracting.
Awwwshhh, I wanted to ask you too about the font of "face the light" and it turned out that you made it...I second that you should make a font of it <3
Compulsive Dreamer (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 04/01/10 | Reply
this is really beautiful and your typography skills just great. all your font choices fit so well.
Otaku Eternal | Posted 03/31/10 | Reply
Ah wow, it's so beautiful to see this artwork as a wallpaper Nami! :) I really love how you did the text around the woman, how you used the different fonts just looks really good with background. It certainly is like a ray of hope, this picture and that amazingly gorgeous verse you used. So lovely. <3 Thank you for sharing this with us dearest^^
Grand Otaku | Posted 03/31/10 | Reply
Genma! thank you so much :D
God's Word is inspirational <3
Lurve you Genma
you are so honest.
a true friend :)
my heart cries in happiness ;A;
God bless~
Moderator | Posted 03/31/10 | Reply
Moderator | Posted 03/31/10 | Reply
Omg pretty please tell me the name of the font with which your wrote 'face the light', it's love at first sight *A*
I love the wall, the way you combine fonts is really awesome <3
Otaku Eternal | Posted 03/31/10 | Reply
yokudekimashita!!! *hugs and faves*


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Overview of Studies
- Air Traffic Services
- Aircraft Piloting:
Aeroplane Piloting
Helicopter Piloting
- Aviation Management
- Aeronautical Engineering:
Communication and Navigation Systems
Aircraft Engineering
The course for aviation engineers lasts for four years and the volume of studies is 240 ECTS credits. The study process falls into three phases:
- Basic studies last for three semesters (90 ECTS). The course consists of lectures and practical training, and serves as the foundation for an academic degree course. The studies are carried out in co-operation with the University of Tartu and Estonian University of Life Sciences.
- Basic aviation studies last for one semester (30 ECTS).
- Specialization begins after the completion of the course in basic aviation studies and falls into two stages: basic professional training and speciality training.
To graduate from the Academy the students have to write a graduation thesis and pass the exams depending on the speciality chosen.
The language of instruction at EAVA is the Estonian language except for the joint courses offered to Erasmus+ students which are carried out in the English language.


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Hot on the heels of getting a sheep to Surf – the Finisterre team, is gearing up to launch a sequel to the Surfing Sheep – 'Surfing Sheep take 2'. The team that created a world first and an internet sensation, by getting 'Mildred' the sheep to successfully catch a wave, do a full rail to rail cutback and ride to the beach were overwhelmed with the support and calls about Mildred. The short video was released less than a month ago and is on its way to reach half a million views.
Finisterre's Design Director, said, "we can't believe that a Bowmont Sheep breeding program in North Devon, would have turned into this. Mildred was featured on ABC News, ESPN, and in newspapers across the world. After launching the initial video of Mildred the surfing sheep, three weeks ago, they decided to put additional footage of her on the day together, catching a few more waves.
Mildred the surfing sheep went surfing to help promote Finisterre's pioneering work in brining back a rare breed of sheep, back from near extinction. Finisterre was recognized for the efforts in this area and was awarded a RSPCA Finalist Good Business Award. As part of their doing 'Clever Things with Wool' campaign they taught the sheep to surf in Cornwall to raise awareness. They hope to grow the flock of rare sheep, and use the wool to contribute towards their merino base layers and underwear range. Find out more about Finisterre's surfing sheep and see the full length video below:
Finisterre is a small and exclusive company based on the cliffs of North Cornwall. The brand that was founded with it's roots in providing technical apparel for cold water surfers, has grown its following to include climbers, cyclists and other outdoor users who appreciate the brand's, merino base layers, down and waterproof jackets and environmental credentials.
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David Cameron will be leaving 10 Downing Street on Wednesday - nine weeks earlier than planned after another breathtaking day in Westminster saw the Tory leadership contest cut short.
He set out the timetable for handing over the No 10 keys to Theresa May, who was announced the new Tory leader after her rival Andrea Leadsom pulled out of the race.
Bizarrely, the outgoing Prime Minister was then caught on microphone humming a tune as he walked back into Number 10.
There is disagreement over what tune he was, with some suggesting it was the theme tune to American political TV drama The West Wing and others saying it was from Winnie-the-Pooh.
It capped another strange day in Westminster politics, with Mrs May launching the second phase of her leadership campaign just an hour before Mrs Leadsom conceded.
Today's fast-paced developments means Mr Cameron's swansong to his premiership is brutally cut short and his wife Samantha and three children Nancy, Arthur and Florence will have to start packing their bags tonight to make way for Mrs May and her husband Philip on Wednesday.
David Cameron emerged from No 10 this afternoon to confirm he would leave office on Wednesday and be replaced by Theresa May
Mr Cameron said he would would complete a final Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday before handing over the reins to the Home Secretary


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Bad Examples of Waiting Rooms:
Another bonus to using commercial grade furniture is that it is much more durable. The cushions can hold up to heavy use and weight. There's nothing worse than sitting in a sofa that you sink down into and can't get out of. The cushions are flat and the springs sprung. Obesity is much more prevalent nowadays, so chances are you will have an obese client and your furniture needs to stand up to that kind of weight. Most commercial furniture can hold 300 lbs and there is specialized seating that can hold more.
This is a great example of a special bariatric chair. It's more of a bench or chair and half. This is a great chair for a Mom and child too!
The drawbacks to commercial furniture is that it is more expensive, but the life of the chair will pay off in the end. You will have to replace residential furniture more often. Hear lies the problem, many people don't replace it and it looks and feels terrible.
If you can say "YES" to 4 of the 5 questions then it's time for you to update your waiting/reception space:
1. Has it been more than 10 years since you updated your waiting/reception space?
2. Are you cushions smashed, deformed and uncomfortable?
3. Does your waiting/reception space look like your living room in your home?
4. Did you buy your furniture from your local furniture store? or worse bring it from home?
5. Are your chairs lined up against the wall?
Here are some great examples of waiting/reception spaces: (notice that several of these examples still have the furniture arranged the way you would at home in your own living room)


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Elva Treviño Hart is coming to Huntington Beach next year, not just as an author, but as an ambassador.
The former migrant worker's 1999 autobiography, "Barefoot Heart," tells the story of her journey from the beet fields to a career as an affluent computer executive. This fall, HB Reads, a program that encourages people around Surf City to read the same book every winter, chose Hart's memoir as its selection for 2011.
When Hart arrives in March to talk to Huntington Beach high school students, it won't be the first time she's addressed a large crowd about her experiences. Sometimes, she gets invited to talk to migrant groups and encourages them to work for the future. Other times, she visits high schools and universities on the other end of the economic spectrum — and there, her message is one of empathy.


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Another leading Catholic priest has offered to hold peace talks with the Real IRA ahead of the Queen's visit to Ireland.
Dublin cleric Fr Peter McVerry has offered to meet the Real IRA leadership in a bid to persuade them to finally lay down their arms.
Fr McVerry has also offered to hold talks with the dissident Republican group responsible for the recent murder of Catholic police officer Ronan Kerr in Omagh.
He made the offers against the backdrop of threats from both the Real IRA and the Continuity IRA to disrupt the Queen's visit this week.
The Continuity IRA issued a statement promising to: "Do everything in our power to get to the head of the Crown occupation forces on her visit to Ireland."
The Real IRA have also threatened the armed British policemen who will accompany Queen Elizabeth to her official functions in Dublin, Kildare, Tipperary and Cork between Tuesday and Friday.
Derry priest Fr Michael Canny was snubbed by the Real IRA when he challenged them to a face to face meeting but Fr McVerry is adamant he will do all he can to hold peace talks with the dissidents.
"The Real IRA remain intent on causing misery on this island and I would welcome the opportunity to meet them to tell them to stop," said Fr McVerry.
"I pray that they will reduce their level of violence before, during and after the Queen's visit.
"Any person of goodwill should do their utmost to tell these people to abandon their campaign. I want to meet them in an effort to persuade them to give up."


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David's Sling missile system unveiled in Paris
June 20 - Once shrouded in secrecy, Israel's David's Sling missile interceptor went on display for the first time this week at the Paris Air Show. Its co-manufacturers, Rafael, say the system is designed to compliment the Iron Dome defensive shield used in the Gaza conflict, and will be operational within two years. Jim Drury went to take a look.
Co-developed by US firm Raytheon and Israeli company Rafael, David's Sling is a missile defense system designed to safeguard Israeli citizens from attack. The Sling is capable of intercepting incoming rockets more than 160 kilometres away. Until now all that's been seen of it is a brief video handout of a secret desert test last November. But this week Yossi Horowitz, business development director at Rafael, showed off one of the missiles at the Paris Air Show. SOUNDBITE (English) YOSSI HOROWITZ, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING DIRECTOR OF RAFAEL, MANUFACTURERS OF DAVID'S SLING, SAYING: "First of all there is no battery, the battery definition is not relevant for David's Sling. We are talking about a unit, so there is a sensor, radars, it can be one, two or more, commandered control, and launchers. Every launcher has about 12 interceptors." The radar and sensors are installed in the Sling's dolphin-shaped nose-tip. Also known as the Stunner, the missile is part of a three-tier system. It will be used as a bridge between the existing Iron Dome system, which intercepts short-range rockets, and the Arrow, targeting ballistic missiles. SOUNDBITE (English) YOSSI HOROWITZ, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING DIRECTOR OF RAFAEL, MANUFACTURERS OF DAVID'S SLING, SAYING: "Iron Dome is point defence. It can protect a mid-sized city in Israel at some level of altitude, but David's Sling defeats all the threats up to very high altitude, very high altitiude, very long range, we are talking about more than 160 kilometre range. It's totally different. The footprint that Iron Dome protected, (I mean) that David's Sling protected, is huge. Huge." Israeli officials say the Stunner will block rockets too fast and powerful for Iron Dome and ballistic missiles missed by Arrow. It could also repel Cruise missiles. Horowitz says David's Sling will be ready for deployment within two years.


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Abuse of marijuana
Marijuana does have potential medical use for conditions like for chronic pain caused by cancer, surgery and neuropathic conditions like fibromyalgia, and to control spasm symptoms caused by multiple sclerosis, and to improve appetite on cancer patients. However, marijuana is a drug that is easily abused because of its mind-altering and addictive effects. These effects can cause people to get hooked to marijuana. This applies even to marijuana used for medical purposes. Marijuana abuse is the continued pattern of use of cannabis and its products for euphoric effect.
Individuals abusing marijuana often exhibit the following signs and symptoms:
- Conflict and distraught relationships with the family due to marijuana use.
- Instances of using marijuana during crucial moments at home, work or school, and using on dangerous situations.
- like driving or operating machinery.
- Neglect of responsibilities at work, home or school due to marijuana use.
- Repeated problems with the police and the law due to marijuana use.
Marijuana abuse
Marijuana abuse can firstly lead to an increased tolerance to the effects of the drug, which means that you will need to smoke more in order feel the wanted effects. Then, your body develops dependence on marijuana and you experience discomfort due to marijuana withdrawal whenever your usual doses or frequency of smoking are reduced or discontinued.
Furthermore, marijuana abuse can cause serious problems in your life, career, legal standing, and overall health. Abusers of marijuana often choose to spend time getting and using the drug instead of giving meaningful time to their families and friends. Marijuana abusers often have conflict with their close relationships and colleagues due to their inability to perform and finish responsibilities at work, home or school. They also have history of repeated arrests and incarcerations due to violations of local drug possession laws. They also suffer from numerous health problems and physical disabilities brought by marijuana use. Because of these social, legal, financial and health risks of using, people who want to quit may require medical marijuana detox as well as a structured marijuana addiction treatment.
Risks of marijuana abuse
Abusing marijuana can be a threat to your life. The mind and perception-altering effects of marijuana can compromise your safety because you become less aware of your surroundings. When under influence of marijuana, you might get hurt from falls, slips or meet an accident if you drive a vehicle or operate heavy machinery. You might become a victim of violence or traffic accident due to marijuana-induced psychosis or panic symptoms. In addition, marijuana sold in the streets may have additional hallucinogens added to increase its weight and potency that could result to serious health issues.
Marijuana overdose
Is it possible to overdose on marijuana? Yes, you can overdose on marijuana, although cases are very rare. Overdosing on marijuana rarely needs medical help; if it does happen, the focus is prevention of harm from his or her surroundings. Still if you feel the need for medical help on marijuana overdose, Call 911 or your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.
THC in marijuana has a fairly large safety margin. The lethal dose of THC in animals is reported to be more than 3 grams per kilograms of body weight. You need to take at least 210 grams of THC to reach this if your bodyweight is 70 kilograms.
A person who overdoses on marijuana may exhibit the following symptoms:
- Agitation
- Bizarre behavior
- Changes in gait
- Dryness and irritation of the nose and/or throat
- Fast heart rate
- Hypertension
- Low muscle tone
- Nausea
- Slowness in movement
- Tremors


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Thought it might be a good time to share how things have changed so much. I have chucked my front page of my phone here.
Messages - yeah texts nothing new there, however the fact that the messages answer each other in chat style, makes life so easy because you can track a conversation and go back to numbers or information in a snap.
Contacts - nothing new here, not so, these sync with every email, phone and chat address, and they sync with cloud too, so they cant be lost, nice.
Calendar - This is actually seven calendars and they can come from google, .mac, whatever, with all the alarms and reminders that you will ever need, essential.
Camera - still or video, yes nothing new here, however being able to mms, email, mobileMe, youTube, flickr are nice options. It also uses gps to tag the photos.
Compass - This is actually a gimmick, I will never need a compass, but I know where north is (true and magnetic!)
Expt4GDocs - Basically this is a google docs reader, every doc, all my folders, all my shared docs. This is priceless, it doesnt allow editing the docs but I don't care, I have access to everything I need at a snap.
Ping - is texting over wifi or 3g, therefore you can text other ipod or iphone people. It has potential within a school or when overseas and international texts or roaming costs too much. At the moment its only for iphone/ipod but an app like this will grow or skype will reinvent itself to push.
Notes - You can use cool things like evernote (see @mumbleboy no 1 fan) or you can keep notes simple by just writing, sync, email. All good and very useful.
App Store - This a gem, there are thousands of useless things your phone can do and the app store has them all, this is why you need @mumbleboy or macash they sort the rubbish out and install it on their phones and then tell you what are the good apps. Trainspotter heaven. It was only a couple of years ago that finding third party stuff for computers was a nightmare, good old steve has all the third party peeps dying to be part of itunes, nice work steve and you are getting $ from developers, up there for thinking down there for dancing.
Maps - Ok doesn't every man know the city he was brought up in? Not true, Auckland has suburbs called Botany and Danemora, and then if you visit any city in the world you get a map with your location marked, never print a page, its the bomb.
Weather NZ - Everyone is an expert on weather, the problem is not everyone is a golfer, I've gotta have accurate weather. Plus if I bump into an old person I can always say "they reckon its going to rain this weekend" this is usually a sign of knowledge, you know, someone who reads the paper or listens to the wireless.
Settings - You gotta tell your phone what you want it to do.
TVNZ - Not a bad app, actually it beats watching the news, it has the main NZ news with fast loading links to stories and or videos, the sports links are great too. New bits added to this app quite often, big ups to the tvnz generally followers, now leading.
Twitterrific - Ok everyone has their opinions on twitter and or which is the best app to use for twitter. Personally what works for you is all good. This has a very nice search box, the @'s and dm's are great. I am a sucker for nice looking icons and the bird chirps just keep me coming back.
NetNewsWire - My fav iphone app by miles. This is an RSS reader. The desktop app syncs with google reader and the iphone app does the same, the "mark all as read" box is a favourite of mine. To be able to read in your down time with quick and fast access is just brilliant, no book, paper, or computer. You aren't reading a small can't see screen either.
Facebook - Not sure that Facebook is everyones cup of tea, the app is brilliant, no bloody ads or joining this poxy group, take that stupid quiz crap, just keeping in touch and using it the way I want to use it.
Phone - I almost forgot its a phone - ha, someone should tell Vodafone it has other uses.
Mail - Yes you get em all to your phone, and because it pushes you never get double ups. You can VPN if you really want to know who is using the hall in period three. I have found it very useful to delete email on the fly. Really easy to reply, forward, send, receive.
Safari - Useful to be able to browse the internet on the phone, I have found that I use this less and less as the collaboration web 2.0 apps have been released for the phone. The pinch and spread screen thing is brilliant for iphone so you can get to pages that need zooming.
iPod - Can't do without your music? I can, but can't do without my podcasts that I subscribe too. Also the odd episode from the town of Royston Vasey, Green Wing and or the odd youTube video can kill time while on the plane, especially those golf lessons that I need to review every now and then.
So thats one page on the phone, i have another 50 apps, and some of them are just mindless rubbish.
What will kids be holding in fifteen years? Where are we going with these devices,?
It has certainly helped me learn new stuff, helped me find new communities, helped me find new ideas, meet new people, respect my colleagues, appreciate the sharing of peers, stay connected and I can turn it off any time I want!


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Why does the Bishop of Augsburg think he can get away with saying "a society without God is hell on earth?"
Augsburg (68.3 % Catholic) is a short drive to the Dachau Concentration Camp. Bishop Mixa is also under the bishop of Munich (53.2 % Catholic) which was where a Catholic named Hitler kicked off the Nazi movement in a beer hall.
Here's another quote from the above linked article.
"In the last century, the godless regimes of Nazism and Communism, with their penal camps, their secret police and their mass murder, proved in a terrible way the inhumanity of atheism in practice."The history section of the blog has numerous examples of religious people massacreing other religious people.
And what does a society that marginalizes religion look like? A blog entry for Feb 27,2009 is about Denmark and Sweden. They are among the least religious nations in the world, and are also "moral, stable, humane and deeply good." (See a youtube interview Phil Zuckerman, author Society without God: What the Least Religious Nations Can Tell Us About Contentment.)
And let's not forget those "crazy killers" in the National Academy of Sciences. They are some of the world's leading scientists. 72.2% expressed disbelief and 93% expressed disbelief or doubt in the existence of a personal god in 1998.
The Gott Mit Uns (God With Us) belt buckle was worn by Germany enlisted soldiers during World War II. The saying has been used by armies for hundreds of years.
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I received and nice letter form Tom Miller, following up on a phone call he made requesting a copy of my book. I asked if he could share some of his Cobalt Memories. Attached is a copy of his letter: Tom Miller's Letter
Tom Miller Remembers
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Writers Digest Book Review
Last spring I learned about a self-published book contest at Writers Digest and entered our book to see what the results might be. With 20,000 entries the competition was very strong. Here are the results:
Entry Title: Cobalt: The Legacy of the Blackbird Mine
Author: Russell Steele
Judge Number: 35
Books were evaluated on a scale of 1 to 5. This scale is strictly to provide a point of reference, it is not a cumulative score and does not reflect ranking.
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These substitutions occur for various reasons – and are unavoidable. They are often [programming] misinterpretations due to encoding, installed fonts, web based content/sources etc.
Since the "content"[data] of the commentary is comprised of data sent from several different computers (programs, fonts etc.,) and from the internet (online entry system), you may at times see an interpretation of what had been an apostrophe, quotation mark etc.
Structure and Organization: 4
Grammar: 4
Production Quality and Cover Design: 5
What did you like best about this book?
COBALT is a very cool book. I liked that Mr. Steele's presents his facts clearly and simply. He puts in good details, for instance the fact that pack mules were the only way to get supplies in and ore concentrate out of the mine for quite a while. I found it extremely interesting to learn how mines opened, closed, and opened again based on the price of the materials they mined. Innovative to link the book to a web site where more material can be enjoyed by a curious reader. I liked Mr. Steele's personal stories of life in the mining town, as well as the photos. Without them, the book would be weak, but with them it's stronger.
How can the author improve this book?
As for improvement, Mr. Steele does make a few grammatical errors (some consistently, like using 'it's' instead of 'its' to show possessive) that could be corrected in the next edition of COBALT. A bit more personal stuff at the beginning instead of strictly mining history could draw the reader in earlier. Or if not that, maybe some more details of the workers' life, like what the guys might have been wearing during that long trek through the snow, and how they might have felt, and what the ground might have been like. I would have been interested to learn more about the actual technology of mining, maybe even with some schematics showing just how the ore was brought out, then concentrated. But overall, a really interesting book about a way of life that few people know about.
I think was was remarkable for a first effort. I had a huge debate with myself on which should have come first, my stories or the history. According to the reviewer I made the wrong decision. Live and learn.
I will be adding some of the details that the reviewer found missing. That is one of the strengths of a hybrid book.
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Update Delay
My apology for not updating this site on a regular basis. I will attempt to do a better job this fall when I have more time.
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Idaho Cobalt Mine Construction starts this spring
Cobalt Project Moving Forward
Uncle Sam Mining and Milling Co.,Inc Capital Stock
One of the nice things about writing a book and having a blog is I can share reader feed back with all the visitors to this blog. The other day, a large envelope appeared in my mail box. The return address was Sandy Sims. In the envelope was a copy of stock certificate certifying that James G. Sims is the owner of thirty-seven thousand five hundred shares of Capital Stock of the Uncle Sam Mining and Milling Co.,Inc. The certificate was issued on the 22nd day of May 1939 at Salmon Idaho. I sent Sandy and thank you note and requested his permission to post a copy of the certificate. He invited me to visit his current mining activity this summer and he will tell me some more Blackbird Stories, which I will share here upon my return.
I have attached a pdf copy of the front and back of the certificate.
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Personal Cobalt Story in October issue of Idaho Magazine
Russ Steele
This is the opening page to a personal story from my first spring in Cobalt, even before the town site was named. It was published in the October issue of Idaho Magazine which is on the newsstand now. When the December issue comes out, I will post my Wagon Thief story here.
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Uknavage Family Photos of Cobalt
Russ Steele
Pam Russell, has sent a link to some family photos of Cobalt. She has agreed to share them with the readers of Cobaltmemories. Link to Photos.
She writes:
Joe Uknavage and his family lived in the little mining town of Cobalt, Idaho from 1956-1959. Mike made a trip back in 1967 and took photographs. Joe and Judy Uknavage were there in 1972 for a Cobalt Reunion. Pam was there in 1988.
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Review: Cobalt: The Legacy of the Blackbird Mine
Cobalt: Legacy of the Blackbird Mine was reviewed in the Idaho Librarian, the Quarterly Publication of the Idaho Library Association. The reviewer was LeAnn Gelskey, Assistant Director at the Hailey Public Library, Hailey Idaho.
Cobalt: The Legacy of the Blackbird Mine is an insightful booklet that offers a chronological history of the Blackbird Mine and many of the people who had a hand in the legacy of the area. It further provides a glimpse into the life of Russell Steele and his family, residents of Cobalt from 1949 to 1952, and again in 1956 and 1957.
The Blackbird Mine is located west of Salmon in a region referred to as the Idaho Cobalt Belt. The first mineral discoveries at the future miningsite were made by a Lemhi Indian by the name of Little Tommy in 1892. These discoveries included copper and gold and then cobalt, minerals that were used extensively during wartime. The history concludes by describing the cleanup of the environmental damage caused by human activities at the mine site. The author has done extensive research on mining in this area and includes many photographs.
Steele shares personal anecdotes and life stories of the Blackbird and nearby town of Cobalt. He recounts some of the hardships the families encountered but also relates fond memories of life at the mine. One of the more humorous stories is that of a rowdy poker game that ended after a miner lit a stick of dynamite with no explosive cap. The card players were unaware that the stick would not explode and ran out into the cold night.
This book is unique in that it does not end on the last page. Steele is continuing the story of the mine on his blog, Cobaltmemories, where he is building on the the material presented in the book by adding more photos, stories, video and audio clips, and related links.
Throughout the book the author educates his reader on mining, processing, and environmental issues without injecting his own political views or ideas. The historical and factual information regarding the early years of mining in Idaho make this book a welcome addition to any library. Readers will also want to follow the author's blog for an interactive experiment in recording and sharing history in the twenty-first century.
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McDonald's Cobalt School Pictures
Russ Steele
I attended the fifth grade at the Cobalt school-house right after is was opened in the fall of 1950. My most vivid memory of the school-house is the book-case behind Mrs. Pence's desk. This book-case served as the Cobalt Lending Library for many months. Mrs. Pence would send a letter to the Idaho State Library requesting books. We would write a note listing the books we wanted to read and leave it on her desk. She would request the book from the State Traveling Library. Also, Community Club bought books for the library and community members donated books, including as set of Encyclopedia Britannica.
It was a big event for me when the books arrived from the Traveling Library in Boise. Some times I was disappointed when the specific book I had requested did not come, but there was always something to read.
After the school-house was finished it also served was the community center. Each Sunday church services were held in the school-house, including Sunday school for the children. Multiple denominations used the school for church services including the Mormons. The current emphasis on the separation of church and state would most likely prevent the use of a school-house for church services, if anyone cared.
Monthly dances were planned and held in the school-house. Each dance had a theme, Valentine's Day, Fireman's Ball, Halloween, etc. The music was often provided by local band members, using the school piano and members own instruments. Community plays and talent shows were also held at the school-house. It was the community social center until the Rec Hall was built in and opened in the fall of 1955.
Here are some pictures of the school house, it is sad to see it in such disrepair. McDonald: http://cobaltmemories.smugmug.com
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Sonic AG, SWITZERLAND April 13, 2012 - Sonic displayed its line of hearing solutions at the recent AudiologyNOW!® Conference in Boston to strong reviews, particularly around its new Flip mini receiver-in-canal (RIC) hearing instrument.
Sonic's presence at the show amplified the new brand message, "Everyday Sounds Better," and further established Sonic as a value brand among professionals in the industry. Sonic's latest consumer-inspired product – Flip – has held true to this message, with comments from various conference-goers and consumers praising the power, technology, attainability and discreet size of the device.
"We've been extremely pleased with the response Flip has generated among the industry and consumers," said Kathy Landon, Vice President of Branding and Professional Services at Sonic. "In the few short months that Flip has been on the market, it has drawn the attention of consumers because it takes into account the needs of the modern wearer. In the words of hearing instrument wearers, it's not all about 'the new smallness or ultrasmallness.' It's about maintaining a level of discretion while exercising your right to engage naturally."
The Flip form factor differs from other solutions in the miniRIC category in that the design incorporates an extra large volume control to compensate for the patient dexterity challenges and to accommodate easily accessible on-ear adjustments. In addition, the unique flip open casing houses a large size 13 battery which offers approximately 238 hours of battery life as compared to similar miniRIC models that only fit a size 312 battery allowing for closer to 130 hours of battery life.
"The thought that went into Flip reflects our whole company vision," said Joseph A. Lugara, President and Chief Operating Officer of Sonic, "At AudiologyNOW!, we focused on demonstrating Flip as a product engineered to be a modern but price accessible solution for both the patient and the professional. As a brand, we will continue to develop exceptional offerings in the value category like the Flip instrument—where end users and practitioners alike can expect quality, dependability, ease and style.
ABOUT SONIC Sonic is a U.S.-based manufacturer of hearing care solutions, who envisions a world where all people can enjoy the sounds that enrich everyday life and where lives are improved through enhanced hearing. Since 1998, Sonic employees and distributor partners have provided quality products with a proven benefit track record. Today Sonic has a global sales network represented in more than 25 countries. Sonic focuses its product development on its 4S Foundation (Sound that is natural, Speech intelligibility, Simplicity in usage and Stylish design) to ensure that with Sonic, Everyday Sounds Better.
Introducing New miniRITE Power Speaker and Smaller Custom Solutions
New Wireless IIC from Sonic Brings the Wow of Wireless in an Out-of-Sight Hearing Aid Patients Will Love
Sonic spotlights the company's next generation of wireless accessories and new Real Ear Fit technology at the 2014 European Union of Hearing Aid Acousticians (EUHA) Congress in Hanover, Germany, October 15 - 17
Sonic Makes Everyday Sounds (Even) Better with Basic-to-Premium Flip Family Choices and Upgraded Wireless Accessories
Sonic Shows "Everyday Sounds Better" with Interactive Sound Survey and Newest Hearing Solutions at 2014 AudiologyNOW!
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Japanese knotweed
I love your sketch!
You really captured both the shape of the leaf and the zigs and zags of the stem of F. japonica! Oh, how lovely it is. Thank you for sharing your deft observation and drawing hand. I'm going to nominate you for a best of sketch.
AND I love your dachshund just looking around in your method picture... hehe.
This species threatens to invade my yard. I'm fighting an endless battle. There is an undisturbed clump on my neighbor's property and it persists in sending rhizomes into my yard. To some extent, I've trained it to stay away by pulling any shoots I see. I want it to think it has nothing to gain by growing on my side of the property line. Oh how we humans love to anthropomorphize!
All that aside, this is a really excellent observation. Clear, well presented evidence with crisply focused images. Great stuff. Thank you for reporting your observation!
TKMeyer, that's an awesome observation! Great job. Everything about it is fantastic. I, personally, love the picture of your super adorable dog. Because we love your observation so much, you can now find it uploaded as a Best Observation (http://vitalsignsme.org/best-observations) and under the Best Sketches (http://vitalsignsme.org/best-sketches) page. Your sketch is extremely precise and detailed. Nice job there, too. I also love the clear picture of the hollow stem.
Great job! I hope you keep uploading observations.


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Krugman Misleads Again with 'Moochers Against Welfare'
Consider this series of logical leaps:
Moochers Against Welfare
By PAUL KRUGMAN
Published: February 16, 2012
[The] regions in which government programs account for the largest share of personal income — are precisely the regions electing those severe conservatives. Wasn't Red America supposed to be the land of traditional values, where people don't eat Thai food and don't rely on handouts?Krugman is a master of misleading arguments, resorting to a mix of straw man arguments and ad hominem insults that are meant to belittle conservative voters. Why the use of the word "moochers" for people on aid? If the goal is to make a point that people on aid are not moochers, Krugman fails. Instead, his use comes across as insulting. A moocher is someone who asks for handouts without offering to do anything in return. Krugman makes reference to an earlier New York Times article on business owners and others finding themselves on food stamps or other forms of aid.
These people are not moochers, and Krugman certainly knows this. His attempt to illustrate a larger point falls flat, if that is his real goal.
Throughout this column (and many others) Krugman is technically correct on some points, while relying on his readers being equally biased against specific regions and demographics. I believe Krugman wants to reinforce his "elite" readers' biases.
The overall argument he makes is ridiculous, though.
I can dislike the system, but find myself trapped within it. Being a slave within any system might leave an individual without a pragmatic option to accepting the food, shelter, clothing, or whatever else the system offers. For centuries prison camps have used this method: forced labor followed by "generous" offers of food or water for good behavior. The idea is that in time the prisoner starts to really believe this "handouts" are signs of kindness.
You think it is wrong of a welfare recipient to assert the political system might be creating unemployment and poverty? I know many people who have had to accept aid while feeling horrible and angry about their situations.
In fact, one could argue that governments sometimes want citizens to be dependent. Governments can make the citizens no better than slaves, and seeing no choice but survival the people accept handouts.
Krugman is trying to imply fiscal conservatives are hypocrites when the reality is that many know the mess around them was created, in large part, by politicians. (I still also blame some voters, but our leaders haven't led well.)
Many "conservative" voters, especially the social conservatives, are not classical liberals. I'm not a social conservative, and don't share much with the modern GOP voting base, but I understand their "local is better" philosophy. They prefer a less powerful federal government, but they would accept a state or local government providing community-based assistance. You can support different government and not be anti-govenment.
Krugman and others seem to believe only an idiot could disagree with his love for centralized power.
But, there are plenty of reasons to dislike the dictates of the elites of both major parties.
If I were a parent and living in an urban setting, I could believe that our schools are failing students and still have no choice but to send my child to a failing government school. Of course, the reason I have no choice might be because liberal politicians (and many unions) oppose school choice while sending their children to private schools. That's genuine hypocrisy in my mind because it allows some children to be penalized; the burden of a bad education is life-long.
The parent is forced to accept the "handout" of a free government education for his or her children. A mediocre education, but a handout nonetheless. How dare they complain!
I've been in business and dislike any and all government "favoritism" that helps or hinders one business over another. Yet, I would relocate to an "enterprise zone" and I definitely claim every legal tax deduction for which I am eligible. I don't have to like the tax system, and I can decry its lack of uniformity, but it would be stupid of me to pay more taxes than my competitors do.
It is not ignorant or hypocritical to believe government forces some of us to accept handouts and other benefits we would rather not accept. Government is all about control, regardless of which parties are in charge at any given moment. They just seek different controls.
To further his thesis that conservative voters opposed to government are ignorant, Krugman writes:
Cornell University's Suzanne Mettler points out that many beneficiaries of government programs seem confused about their own place in the system. She tells us that 44 percent of Social Security recipients, 43 percent of those receiving unemployment benefits, and 40 percent of those on Medicare say that they "have not used a government program."This is a technically correct argument, but misleading for a few reasons.
I can find quotes from Democrats and Republicans telling voters that we pay money into Social Security as if it is a retirement program. Unemployment is supposedly from unemployment insurance. Politicians talk of a "lock box" and keeping programs like Social Security "out of the hands of politicians."
You can forgive voters for believing the political rhetoric, especially since it is often liberal politicians claiming that voters deserve to receive "what they paid in" over a lifetime. The problem, as Krugman and others will acknowledge, is that most of us receive far more from federal "insurance" programs than we contributed to the programs.
The voters aren't stupid — they've accept the rhetoric that it is their own money they are receiving back. I don't blame people for being confused and I don't suggest anyone is ignorant because the system is so complex. If politicians of both parties explained that these programs are not "insurance" or defined contribution benefits, then the public would understand that recipients of aid are getting welfare.
Most voters also don't release the earned income tax credit is welfare. Again, it is named in a manner meant to confuse voters. Maybe Krugman should argue for truth in federal program naming.
I plan to write on the historical reasons some states and regions of states are distrustful of government, while other (mainly urban) settings embrace government. I've addressed this before, in terms of rural lifestyles and history. But, I don't know that many elites appreciate the rural experience, even those elites originally from rural communities.
Government "help" comes with strings attached and a sense of guilt. That's easy for me to understand.
More on that in another entry.


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Awesome Art We've Found Around The Net: Ghostbusters, It, Mad Max, Scream
Some cliche somewhere said that 'a picture is worth a thousand words.' This has proven to be the case for me and especially when it comes to fan art. I have always sought out great fan art and have wanted to share it with as many people as possible. "Awesome Artwork We've Found Around The Net" is the outlet for that passion. In this column I will showcase the kick-ass artwork of some great artists, with the hopes that these artists get the attention they deserve. That's the aim, if you have any questions or comments, or even suggestions of art or other great artists, feel free to contact me any time at [email protected].
Beverly Hills Cop by Sam Gilbey Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) by Joris Laquittant Cool Hand Luke by Jeff Delgado Darkwing Duck by Ricardo Chucky Ghostbusters by Berkay Daglar
It by Gary Pullin
John Carpenter by Tyler Champion Mad Max: Fury Road by Jae Lee Scream by Matthew Spurlock The Warriors by Marco Serna
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