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Justin Bieber & Kourtney Kardashian: Their New Plans For Secret Hookups
Justin Bieber and Kourtney Kardashian are totally hooking up, but are they ever going to make their trysts public? Not likely, an insider told HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY! This arrangement is behind closed doors only!
People are losing their minds over the fact that Justin Bieber, 21, and Kourtney Kardashian, 36, are hooking up, but they shouldn't get their hopes up about seeing the twosome getting cozy in public. Justin and Kourtney, according to an insider who spoke to HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY, are trying to keep things under wraps; they're not about to give people more to gossip about!
"They will not be doing anything in public, in a hotel room or out in the open," the insider told HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY. "They are going to settle down but continue things and move forward with secret hookups only. And very few and far between so people stop talking about it."
A secret fling? So hot! This arrangement makes sense; Justin and Kourtney have reportedly already decided that this relationship isn't going to become official, according to US Weekly, so parading their liaisons in the open isn't going to make things easier on them. "They've been hanging out and messing around," the source told Us Weekly. "I don't see it becoming anything serious because the difference in age is too great and Justin likes being single, but they are having fun together."
Fun is right! They've really angered Kourt's ex, Scott Disick, in the process, but they're showing no signs of stopping their hot fling. He might calm down, though, once he hears that they won't be taking their relationship anywhere public! Kourtney was embarrassed when it was revealed that she and Justin were hooking up; her family had tons of questions and were skeptical about the relationship, and with the news out, she had to face scrutiny from the public.
By getting together at home, the couple is just making things easier! Justin started bragging about their trysts to everyone he knew when they first started hooking up, and that wasn't okay with Kourtney. Rumors of their hookups started when Kourt and Justin went partying together at The Nice Guy in LA on December 12, and she was later seen leaving the Montage Beverly Hills, where Justin frequently stays, without a bra at 4:00am — even though she walked in wearing one.
So no more hotel trysts for these two! HollywoodLifers, are you shocked that Kourtney and Justin are hooking up? Tell us in the comments!


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Replacing windows is one of the most overlooked home improvements projects, but maybe it's time to rethink just how vital they really are for your home. After all, replacing new windows can help save energy, add consistent temperatures in your home, improve curb appeal, and add value to your home. Let's take a further look at how they can benefit your home.
1. Saves you money now and later.
Buying new windows may not be homeowners ideal investment as it can be costly, but once you evaluate your monthly energy savings year after year, it is going to be one of the best home improvements projects you will make. Older single-pane windows are often the reason why up to 30 percent of your home's heat is lost, something to consider.
2. Increase Your Home Value.
Installing new windows has a huge benefit if you are planning to sell your home in the near future. Boosting curb appeal can significantly influence the appraisal of your home. Window types, sizes, colors, style, and finishes curb appeal can make or break the sale of a home.
3. The Comfort of Replacement Windows.
Your home should be a place where you feel comfortable and safe at all times. They will improve the home's overall environment with additional benefits like bringing in more natural light, reduce noise, and improve views along with the design that best matches your home.
Are you ready to install replacement windows to your home? Consider hiring Meredith Home Improvements to get the job done right for you and request a free estimate by calling us at (412) 831-9991

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Riverton, Manitoba – January 20, 2017 –ErosionControlBlanket.com and Verdyol Plant Research are pleased to announce that merging of their operations, resulting in the launch of a single, more customer focused brand, ECBVerdyol.
"ECBVerdyol represents the bringing together of two strong organizations, and an incredible depth of established products", said Mark Myrowich, CEO, ECBVerdyol. "As a unified company, we're able to provide one central point of contact for our customers and collectively build upon our reputation as one of the most innovative companies in the Erosion and Sediment control industry.", said Myrowich. Founded in 2001 by Myrowich, ErosionControlBlanket.com produces erosion control blankets, Stenlogs, Rifle M100 Staple gun and Factor T staples from its Riverton, Manitoba manufacturing facility for distribution throughout North and Central America.
Verdyol was formed in Switzerland in 1971, and was responsible for developing the first patent on a cotton and agriculture fiber hydromulch. ErosionControlBlanket.com acquired the rights to the Verdyol name in North America in 2004, with the acquisition of Verdyol Plant Research. Verdyol manufacturers Biotic Earth, the leading biotic soil amendment that provides a proven biotic soil enhancement to poor soils.
ECBVerdyol will be in attendance at the Atlanta Georgia IECA Environmental Connection conference, scheduled for February 23-24, 2017. "We hope attendees will stop by our booth and learn more about these exciting changes, and ECBVerdyol family products that includes erosion control blankets, fiber rolls, hydraulic straw mulch, biotic soil amendments and the Rifle M100 Staple gun." Said Myrowich.


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Alien Dice Day 29 05 13
on August 9, 2017 at 12:01 am
Chapter: Day 29.05
As they all settled down to their victory feast, he himself, Lexx, carved the roast beast.
"…Sponsored by Diceburger, where 'Mystery meat' takes on a whole new meaning. Over 700 Trillion served."
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Job Description
Senior C++ Developer / Software Engineer (C++ 17 Design Patterns Multi-threading Concurrency). Opportunity for a senior C++ Developer with a broad range of technical skills to become a founding member of the UK office for an international software house that provides paperless billing solutions to major corporations worldwide. The solution deals with millions of documents per day with an uptime of 99% and is highly complex.
As a Senior C++ Developer you'll utilise your breadth of technical knowledge (covering the full stack from front end, middle tier and database) to design, build and extend high quality applications for the core platform, bringing world class products to market. You'll be working with Agile development (Scrum) techniques, collaborating with the CTO in the UK and the South African development team.
You'll be based in Sevenoaks, Kent with flexible working including the ability to work from home.
*Expertise with modern C++ development, you'll be using C++17
*Experience with Design Patterns, Object Orientated Design, multi-threading and concurrency
*Experience working in an Agile (Scrum based) environment
*Experience in developing OS agnostic software
*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
As a Senior C++ Developer / Software Engineer you will earn a competitive salary (to £80k) plus bonus and benefits.
Apply now or call to find out more about this Senior C++ Developer / Software Engineer opportunity.


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Embattled former NYPD Detective Louis Scarcella can count on the support of at least one prosecutor in the Brooklyn DA's Office as it probes his shady casework — his daughter.
Jacqueline Scarcella, 38, has been an assistant district attorney in Charles Hynes' beleaguered office since 2001, The Post has learned. She is not part of the investigation into her dad.
The Brooklyn Law School grad was hired while her father was still riding high as one of the borough's most decorated gumshoes — known for coaxing out confessions where other cops failed.
But Louis Scarcella's body of work has since devolved into a scandal for Hynes as the DA faces the most daunting electoral challenge of his 24-year reign as Brooklyn's top lawman.
The Scarcella controversy exploded with the March release of David Ranta, a printer who wrongfully spent 23 years in prison for murdering a rabbi based on Scarcella's police work. Critics charge that Scarcella manipulated strung-out witnesses and coerced scripted confessions to ensure convictions.
Under mounting pressure, Hynes created a 12-person "independent" panel to vet 50 convictions linked to Scarcella's detective work. The Post reported yesterday that three members of the panel have donated to Hynes' re-election campaign.
Asked about the uncomfortable position she's in with the probe into her father, Jacqueline Scarcella wouldn't comment.
"Working for the DA's Office, I can't make a comment about that," she said. "I can't. I really can't." Reached at his home, the detective declined to comment on his daughter's position.


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An Icon of Jakarta Special Region - National Monument
Jakarta Special Region also becomes a worthy vacation spot to visit. Thanks to the presence of the Old Town, where people can explore various historical museums. Not to mention many family recreational places are available like TMII, Sea World, Dufan, etc. Here is the thing. There is an icon of tourism in Jakarta, which is National Monument. Due to its popularity, almost all travelers recognize it. Simply said, the monument was built to commemorate the struggle of the locals to obtain their independence from invaders.
The Nuance
In terms of shape, the monument is unique. It has the height of 132 meters and it is situated in the midst of a giant park. It resides in Medan Merdeka – Central Jakarta Street, so tourists can easily notice it. On the top of the monument, there is a flame statue, which is made of gold! It becomes the main feature of National Monument, after all. Once the guests enter the monument, they might find numerous documentations regarding the fights of Indonesian during the invasion era. Not to mention there is an Independence Room, on which many national history files of Indonesia are stored.
Exploring National Monument
The monument offers many attractions to tourists. For example, the guests can learn a bit of the history of such landmark. According to the locals, it was built in 1961. It was during the reign of the first president of the nation (Soekarno). At that time, the monument wasn't open for public. It was in 1975 when the government decided to open National Monument to tourists. The golden fire of the monument represents the spirit of the locals during the war against invaders, actually. No wonder, it becomes a symbol of patriotism of the nation as well.
Next, it is related to the design. National Monument was inspired by Eiffel Tower of France, which becomes a symbol of nation's revival. No wonder, the monument becomes tourists' favorite object when it comes to photography. They can take pictures either from the outside or inside the monument. Due to the presence of the garden, they can also enjoy a serene nuance in the afternoon. Some locals even come in the morning to do sports like jogging and badminton. That means it offers more than historical values to the guests.
Once visitors get in the monument, they can start to go up using a lift. From the location, they are allowed to use a telescope to witness the views of Jakarta. However, the upper yard of the monument can only accommodate 50 people. Due to this reason, it is better to come in the morning or during working days. At those times, the number of visitors is not as much as in weekends. Don't forget to observe all historical reliefs and dioramas when exploring the monument!
Nearby Attractions
- Gajah Museum
- Pasar Baru
- Istiqlal Mosque
- Sumpah Pemuda Museum
How to Get There
Monument National is accessible from different locations. For those coming from other provinces, a flight to Halim Perdana Kusuma is a must. Next, they need to head to Cawang UKI by local transportation service and take Trans Jakarta to Cempaka Mas 2. Another route is to Gambir 1 Bus Stop. From there, tourists should walk a bit to reach the monument.
Where to Stay
- Ibis Tamarin Hotel
- Favehotel
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DALE EARNHARDT, JR, NO. 88 NATIONAL GUARD/AMP ENERGY CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Richmond International Raceway and discussed racing at Richmond, the All Star race and other topics. Full transcript:
WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ABOUT RACING HERE AT RICHMOND? "It's a good track and it's a little bit bigger than most short tracks we race on but the racing is always fun here and its always a great market and the shape of the track is quite unique which makes it pretty interesting. She's getting a little bit slick out there, and the last couple trips here it has become more slick but it's a fun track and looking forward to the weekend and getting in the car and seeing what we got."
WHAT HAS BEEN THE SECRET TO YOUR SUCCESS SO FAR THIS SEASON? "It's because I am the only one under the pressure to keep it up. Probably, so I hope I can come into the next race and keep up the consistency and do it again, and do it again. I don't have the time to be worried about anything else other than just trying to keep going. So, it's a lot of pressure to try and keep going and try to keep up the expectations that everybody has for you. So when we accomplish certain goals like when we win a race or a couple of races, or make the Chase, or win a race in the Chase or battle for the championship….those are the kinds of things that I can excited about and be happy with and I will enjoy those moments. And I am happy to be consistent but we still have another step to go and still we are running 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th at Texas when we should be running 3rd, 4th, and 5th you know? I can understand when one or two cars really hit on something and just outrun the field but you are going to want to be right behind them if you are not one of those two and you want to be right there. We are hustling and hustling pretty hard, but hustling just inside the top-ten and we need to step up just another notch and we have been just trying to work on that, focus on that and what that is and get that done as soon as possible so that we can continue our consistency and continue our strong run in the points up to this point."
TALK ABOUT THE DONATION THAT JUNIOR MOTORSPORTS MADE TO A MIDDLE SCHOOL IN DURHAM AND WHY THAT IS IMPORTANT TO YOU: "We are actually running a car at Charlotte at the All-Star race that has my foundation logos on it and my sponsors with AMP and National Guard are nice enough to allow me to use the hood on the car and we were trying to think about what would be interesting and unique to do this year and we were able to pair up with VH1 Save the Music and work with them on a program connected to the foundation and when we were lucky enough to pair with them, for whatever reason on the car, we needed the quarter panels and we went to our sponsors and asked if we could have that and they were nice enough again to give us more of the car this year. We came up with a pretty good paint scheme and I am excited about the way the car looks and I just read the press release this morning for the first time myself and I am not quiet tuned-up on the particulars of it. But being a big music fan myself I am excited about the partnership with VH1 and hoping its an effective one and looking forward to taking that car to the racetrack and seeing what kind of response we get from the fans."
TALK ABOUT RYAN KERRIGAN BEING DRAFTED BY THE WASHINGTON REDSKINS: "I was surprised by the pick. I didn't really know much about him, but now that they have a couple of book-ends, defense ends, or outside linebackers, whichever they choose. But, I am excited about anytime the team gets better. They needed a quarterback, but there's not many quarterbacks in the draft this year, I don't know if they wanted to risk first round on the guys that were left."
BASICALLY THERE ARE THREE RACES LEFT FOR YOU TO WIN AND QUALIFY FOR THE ALL-STAR RACE, PROBABLY PRETTY GOOD CHANCE YOU GET IN ON THE FAN VOTE, BUT IS IT IMPORTANT TO YOU TO QUALIFY BY WINNING THE RACE? "No, not really. That weekend.I don't take it for granted that we'll get the fan vote; anything can happen. So, we're just going to go and enjoy that weekend. That weekend is pretty fun. I would rather, personally make it through the fan vote because the qualifying procedure is a little bit of a pain in the tail, but, from a driver's standpoint anyways, I'm sure that is probably not everybody's opinion. Having to qualify and then sit around and wait for everybody else to qualify and run up and down pit road like hooligans is not a lot of fun. The most important thing is just focusing on the points races, the races that matter toward the championship. When we get to All Star weekend, however things are lined up is how things are lined up. That is just a fun weekend regardless. It will be interesting being on the other side of the fence, trying to find a way into the race and going through that experience myself personally to have an appreciation for what that is like versus just showing up and being locked in. It could be interesting and good for me to have that experience as well."
YOU'VE HAD SUCCESS AT RIR IN THE PAST, BUT NOT AT THE LAST FOUR RACES HERE. WHY HAVE YOU STRUGGLED? DO YOU THINK YOUR CURRENT MOMENTUM CAN HELP YOU GET OVER THAT? "Well, I have run good at a lot of race tracks in my career. If you pick out the three or four that maybe were my best, I've struggled at all three or four of them in the last couple of years. My last couple of years, I have struggled every weekend. It's not a good reflection I guess, of how well I can do at this place. And hopefully with the changes that we've made, (that) seem to be working everywhere else; and I hope that they work this weekend. And I hope that (crew chief) Steve (Letarte) and the guys are on the ball and the car and me work together well and I feel comfortable in it. And I'm just anxious right now to get out there today and see how the car is going to drive. I know it's going to be quite different track conditions than the race will be. But every time we go to the race track every weekend, it's me and Steve going to the track for the first time together. And there is a lot of anticipation to get in the car for that first practice; tons of anticipation. So I look forward to seeing how the day turns out. Hopefully tomorrow night
DO YOU FEEL LIKE YOU ARE PROVIDING BETTER INFORMATION FROM INSIDE THE RACE CAR AND THAT YOU HAVE STEPPED IT UP AND THAT'S WHY YOU GUYS ARE DOING BETTER? "No, I don't think so. There are a lot of different variables, just like there are a lot of different variables on the race car to turn and tune; there are a lot of different variables within a team that make it good and make it work. And the ingredients that make this team up are really why we're doing pretty decent right now. So, there are a lot of different things, I think, that have a lot to do with it."
JIMMIE JOHNSON SAID HE COULDN'T COMPARE YOU TO LAST YEAR BUT THAT HE'S NOTICED YOU ARE VERY ENGAGED AND SENT HIM EMAILS AND YOU'RE REALLY COMMITTED. IS THIS HOW YOU HAVE BEEN IN THE PAST OR ARE YOU APPROACHING THIS YEAR A LITTLE DIFFERENTLY? "It's always the way I've sort of worked. I think I got better at being plugged in. I got better at my communication when I first started working with Hendrick because how they do things is different than what I've done in the past at DEI. The team meetings after the practices, the team meetings during the week prior to the races, and the communication between the driver and the crew chief being more on a daily basis. All those things are opportunities for an idea to pop up or for you to just be continuously giving the crew chief and the team your information and your thoughts and vice-versa. We never really did much of that at DEI. We just kind of showed up and went to the track and if Pops needed to know something he'd call me and ask me or whatever, you know? We just didn't do those things, which a lot of teams didn't at the time. But at Hendrick, they just do it differently. So I think I've gotten better at utilizing their approach and utilizing their ideas on what communication is. And that's helped me a lot."
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You guys know by now that I am obsessed with food. I love meat. I love carbs. Put them together, maybe add a little cheese on top? Foodgasm…I'm getting worked up just thinking about it. That said, it will come as no surprise when I tell you I am total sucker for a good Bolognese. It is hard for me not to order this when dining at an Italian restaurant. Some of my Seattle faves for a bowl of this meaty goodness – Cantinetta, Il Terazzo Carmine and La Spiga.
I have wanted to find the perfect recipe and make a batch at home, but the timing hasn't been right. I don't typically have 2-4 hours of simmer time available, which is what you're signing up for when you make Bolognese (normally I make Ina's Weeknight Bolognese). But yesterday, I did have the time, and it was a perfect day for it. I went to the UW game on Saturday night with college friends, we had so much fun, maybe a little too much. Tailgating like it was 1994, but with triple cream brie and wine. The weather was awful, raining sideways, winds up to 60 MPH, my power ended up going out. I think we watched like 20 minutes of the game. Good thing I had my wellies to keep my feet dry!
The next morning was all about couch time with Farrah (like, the best treat ever!) and my new favorite show, Chrisley Knows Best (seriously, do yourself a favor and get into it). This is what happens, I'm on the couch, thinking about what I want for dinner at 10AM. Lynne's internal dialogue: "I want comfort food. Roast chicken and veggies? No. Pasta? Yes. What kind of pasta? With meat? Yes." And so on. And then it came to me. Bolognese.
After scouring the internet, I landed on 2 recipes that I combined to construct my masterpiece. Marcella Hazan's Meat Sauce, Bolognese Style, which I found on Dinner A Love Story and "Real" Italian Bolognese on Food.com. The ingredients and preparation don't vary too much in traditional Bolognese recipes.
My Perfect Bolognese
Courtesy of Marcella Hazan and "Real" Italian Bolognese
Serves 6 – Total Time: 2 hour, 40 min – Prep: 40 min – Cook: 2-4 hours
- 1/4 lb pancetta
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 1 stalk celery (finely chopped)
- 1 large carrot (finely chopped)
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 3/4 lb ground pork
- 1 (8 ounce) can beef broth
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 (28 ounce) can San Marzano crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup milk (I used 2%)
- Save yourself some time and prep carrots, celery, onion, garlic in your food processor (separately).
- In a Dutch Oven, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat until butter begins to froth.
Add onion, celery, carrot, garlic, and pancetta.
Cook until onions are translucent (about 8 to 10 minutes).
Remove pancetta from the pot and trim off the fat. Mine was mostly fat.
Chop lean portions of pancetta in small pieces and return to pot.
Add Ground beef and ground Pork, and cook until meat loses red, raw color.
Raise heat and add wine and beef broth.
Cook sauce until wine and beef broth are mostly evaporated.
Turn heat down to simmer and add oregano, salt, pepper, sage, red pepper flakes, and nutmeg.
Let cook for approximately 20 minutes.
Add milk and bring to a boil.
Once the mixture comes to a boil, return to simmer, cook until milk begins to evaporate.
Add crushed tomatoes and stir together.
Let sauce simmer partially covered for about 2 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Taste along the way to make sure it's to your s&p liking.
Cook up some fresh pasta and enjoy! Please, use fresh pasta. If any sauce warrants it, this is it.
Sometimes I say to myself, I make really goddamn good food. Yesterday was one of those times. Oliver and I devoured it. My 2 toughest critics were impressed, win! I also have enough left to freeze a little batch of sauce.


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Patricia C. Pope, MS, BA
As CEO and Chief Creative Officer of Pope Consulting, Pat is a recognized subject matter expert with over four decades of knowledge and experience in diversity, inclusion, and culture change. She serves as the lead consultant on many of our client engagements and has primary responsibility for Research & Development. Her passion is creating new assessments/measurement tools, new learning content and training solutions, and innovative ways to build inclusive cultures.
She coined the phrase "The Illusion of Inclusion" in 1990 and has continued to research this phenomenon. Her innovative measurement tool, Team Interaction Profile, used by hundreds of teams is recognized for it's simplicity and deep insights. She published Relationship Mapping: A Tool for Diagnosing Relationships, and has also written many articles and blogs over the years.
She is co-founder and co-owner of Myca-Pope, Inc., a company that offers technology-based delivery methods for Pope's proprietary content. Clients continue to say that it is the best content and most engaging e-learning tool on any topic.
Pat was recognized as a Pioneer by Profiles in Diversity Journal in 2007 and as a Diversity Legend by the International Society of Diversity & Inclusion Professionals in 2012. Other awards include: The Cincinnati Business Courier, Enterprising Women, Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce Small Business Award, and Top 100 Women-Owned Businesses in Ohio.
She has served as an advisor on the SHRM Task Force to develop national standards for Diversity & Inclusion, serving as co-chair on the Metrics Committee for over 2 years. She also served on the U.S. Army Diversity & Inclusion Roundtable, the Diversity Advisory Board for Kent State University, the Executive Advisory Board for the Williams College of Business, Xavier University, the External Advisory Board for the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan, and as a Board Member for Enterprising Women.
Pat's BA degree is in Business and the Social Sciences, and she has a Master's Degree in Organizational Development from Pepperdine University.


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Martti Koskenniemi Website
Martti Koskenniemi is currently Professor of International Law at the University of Helsinki and Director of the Erik Castren Institute of International Law and Human Rights. Professor Koskenniemi holds honorary doctorates from the universities of Uppsala and Frankfurt and he has held several visiting Professorships, including with the New York University School of Law, the University of Cambridge and Universities of Paris. Martti Koskenniemi was legal advisor with the Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs 1978-1994, representing Finland in numerous international institutins, including the UN Securotyy Council in 1989-1990. He was Finland's counsel in the International Court of Justice in 1991-2 and also in 2009, when he advised on the Unilateral Declaration of Independence of Kosovo. From 1997-2003 he served as judge in the administrative tribunal of the Asian Development Bank and in 2002-6 he was a Member of the International Law Commission at the United Nations. Professor Koskenniemi has specialized in the history and theory of international law and his present work on the intellectual history of international law focuses also on the context of the Treaty of Utrecht. Both as a researcher and as a practitioner, Koskenniemi has contributed to increase our awareness of the importance of that treaty and of international law in general in dealing with the different forms of violence and inhumanity that underscore the practice of wars and conflict. The theme of violence, war, human rights and their violation lies at the core of the Treaty of Utrecht commemoration in 2013.


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Sometimes an idea is so obvious we can feel foolish that we didn't think of it until now. This is one of those.
Get ready to slap yourself on the forehead.
Assuming Barack Obama is elected President, we can forget about who gets taxed, and maybe do away with taxes. When the government needs money, he simply raises the funds.
This is a man, after all, who has been able to accumulate $600 million from campaign donors. Surely, he could get people to send even more when he needs to save the country from collapse. Consider it seed money. It could retrieve some of the ill-gotten gains by financing the lawsuits and investigations that grow out of this debacle.
For that matter, there's no way in the world Obama can spend all he has left in the next two weeks. Once he's purchased every single moment of TV time, there should still be gazillions remaining.
Maybe even John McCain could kick in. If he did, Phil the Bricklayer, Jane the Waitress, Heather the Stripper, and all those other middle-class symbols he's conjured up would probably clamor to do their part. To honor the guy who began all this contrivance, we could call it "Joe the Plumber's Slush Fund". If that one doesn't grab anyone, how about the "Friends of John McCain"?
If McCain's publicly financed campaign ends up as an exercise in futility, it would appear he too would want to turn over what's left. Hasn't he always been the one to rail against government waste? I rest my case.
This could create a totally new mindset. Think how useful all those contributions the fat cats make to the so-called 527's could be. Instead of paying to spread distortions and extreme ideology, they would be using their idle wealth to create badly needed jobs. Think what that would mean to the laid off innocent victims of this economic mess.
Or they could privately fund a stimulus plan that wouldn't explode the deficit even more.
Didn't I tell you this had great potential? All we have to do now is devise the mechanisms for raising these funds. Obviously the internet is an awesome tool, and robo-calls seem to be popular. But let's not forget how to make money the old-fashioned way.
I'm talking about telethons. And not those highly irritating ones we suffer through on PBS. This even more ambitious.
How about one every week? Saturday night at 11:30? It could be live from New York.
Before you scoff, remember that was the time slot, more than any other, that determined the outcome of the election.
The added advantage is it would give Sarah Palin something to do so she wouldn't have to go back to the frozen tundra. The ratings would spike thanks to all those sexist dudes who are so turned on by her. They'd watch. It would be putting lipstick on the male chauvinist pig.
You must admit, this is all really creative. Ridiculous too. I admit it. But haven't we gotten used to that from our leaders? Otherwise, why would we be in such a mess?


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As I review pictures of last years garden, I am able to see clearly what worked and what didn't work. Alas, procrastination did not work for me again! Who knew???
I missed out on SOO many opportunities – I won't go into all of them, but suffice it to say I am aware and awake and pray this coming year I am a better steward of the bounty God has given us. Some things I will try more of: freezing, canning, weeding (as it will give me better production) and co-planting of herbs and flowers to keep those pesty bugs down.
I guess this begs the question how do you battle procrastination? I only know one way – do something right now! And what can I do on January 4 to be a better steward of my garden? Plan my seed starting, planting, trans-planting calendar RIGHT NOW so I do not procrastinate in being best prepared for the maximum production.
And of course it sure helps that I already received my Baker Creek Seed catalog in the mail (request one, they send it for free!), and that my husband totally rocks when it comes to having a vision for our garden. Last year I "experimented" with some new things…Meh…not so much this year. I am only growing what we eat.
Kale; lots, Chard, Spinach, Lettuces,Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant (Japanese), Carrots, Radish, Turnips, Beets, Peas, Cukes, Herbs and of course ASPARAGUS – totally different blog.
We have totally abandoned any hope for zukes or squash. After last years squash beetle infestation we are hoping we give the garden a year to recuperate. Ugh.
And we are only adding one new thing: sweet potatoes. I know nothing about them. More will be revealed.
I have decided I am not contributing to the plastic problem and I will use egg cartons for seed starters. If you are near me, please save your cardboard egg cartons for me. And we are placing an order for a bag or organic manure from our local horse farmer who has organic manure Grace Meadow Farms (he delivers!) to use for "potting soil".
I found a GREAT little calendar to help set my dates for seeds and planting. And this worked for me perfectly, because after I finished hand calculating everything I found this great tool on the Old Farmer's Almanac website and I was spot on with every date!
So basically we start seedlings as early as February 8th, which is SO invigorating to my spirit! That is only a few weeks away!! YAHOO!
So, planting new seeds. New seeds for my own growth into more responsible and more attentive habits, and more self-discipline which will all contribute to the growth in my garden. As soon as I get these dates entered into my calendar widget you will know everything I am doing. At least that's the plan.


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Elsie Lee Crocker, 82, a 55-year resident of Newburgh, died Friday, January 26, 2007 at St. Lukes Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh Campus.
Daughter of the late Mills Jones and Rebie Crocker, she was born November 1, 1924 in South Hampton County, Va.
A retired seamstress for Johnson Laundry in Newburgh, she was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Newburgh, where she was a member of the Senior Choir and the Willing Workers.
Survivors include one son, Anthony Crocker of Newburgh; two brothers, Calvin Jones and his wife, Orine of Chester, Va. and Paul Jones of Baltimore, Md.; two sisters, Dorothy Edwards Clarke and her husband, Richard of Wakefield, Va. and Rebia Frances Spearman and husband, Norwood of New Windsor; one granddaughter, Michelle Crocker of Newburgh; two grandsons, Michael Crocker II of Newburgh, and Jason Crocker of New Paltz; seven great-grandchildren: Myron, Christopher, Aaron, Dante, and Imani Johnson, all of Newburgh, Ivelisse Crocker of Beacon, and Sasha Crocker; two daughters-in-law; eight sisters-in-law; three brothers-in-law; special friends: Christine Pickett, Peaches Lane and Joyce Quinn, and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
She was predeceased by her parents; her son, Michael Crocker I, and three brothers: James Lee Crocker, Thomas Jones, Sr., and Alexander Jones, Sr.
Visitation will be Friday, February 2, 2007 from 10-11 a.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 76 First St., Newburgh, NY 12550. Service begins at 11 a.m. with the Rev. George H. Smith officiating. Interment will be Cedar Hill Cemetery, Middlehope, N.Y.
Rhodes Funeral Homes, 259 Walsh Ave., New Windsor, N.Y. has been entrusted with professional arrangements. Please visit our website at www.rhodesfuneralhomes.com
Elsie Lee Crocker
Elsie Lee Crocker, 82, a 55-year resident of Newburgh, died Friday, January 26, 2007 at St. Lukes Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh Campus.


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Bette Davis (born Ruth Elizabeth Davis in Lowell, Massachusetts, April 5, 1908, died October 6, 1989) is a legendary movie star of classic Hollywood. She starred in such films as Of Human Bondage (1934), Jezebel (1938) with Henry Fonda and The Letter (1940) directed by William Wyler, Dark Victory (1939), The Old Maid (1939), The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex (1939) with Errol Flynn, All This, and Heaven Too (1940) with Charles Boyer, Now, Voyager (1942), Mr. Skeffington (1944), The Corn is Green (1945), All About Eve (1950) by Joseph Mankiewicz, Pocketful of Miracles (1961), Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) with Joan Crawford.
Read Bette Davis' classic profile by Elisa Leonelli
Read Ready for my deMille: Profiles in Excellence- Bette Davis, 1974 by Philip Berk


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~Aaron Betsky
Groß und grässlich
Mit dem neuen Museum für Menschheitskultur in Paris, kurz Quai Branly genannt, hat Jean Nouvel sowohl Besuchern als auch der öffentlichen Architektur einen Bärendienst erwiesen. Von außen wie von innen unlogisch, unpraktisch, unangemessen entworfen und handwerklich schlampig ausgeführt, verfehlt das Gebäude seine Aufgabe: einem neuen, bislang nicht an Museen interessierten Publikum, das hier die Kultur seiner Vorfahren entdecken kann, einen effizienten, gut organisierten und logischen Ort zu schaffen. Eigentlich müsste das Museum die Chance feiern, in der Mitte unserer Kultur anderen Kulturen einen Platz zu geben, und dieses Zusammentreffen als vergnügliche Angelegenheit gestalten. Stattdessen wird der Besucher mit einer unklaren Eingangssituation und wilder Architektursprache konfrontiert, nicht nachvollziehbaren Verbindungen und Räumen, die entweder fast leer oder viel zu voll sind. Einziger Trost: Die Exponate sind so wunderbar, dass sie die erbärmliche Architektur überstrahlen. Tragischerweise wird mit diesem Museum wieder das Vorurteil untermauert, Architekten würden Gebäude bauen, die größer als nötig sind, kein klares funktionales Konzept haben und außerdem die Aufmerksamkeit stärker auf ihre Konstruktion statt auf den Inhalt lenken. Jean Nouvel hat unsere Denkweise über öffentliche Bauten wesentlich mitgeprägt. Er war es, der uns gezeigt hat, wie Europas kulturelles Vermächtnis ausgedrückt werden kann: in Gebäuden, die mit ihrer Umgebung korrespondieren und zugleich größere Perspektiven eröffnen – so mit dem Institut du Monde Arabe und der Konzerthalle in Luzern. Umso fataler, dass der Meister hier eine großartige Chance vertan hat: in einer europäischen Hauptstadt einen wichtigen, relevanten Kulturbau zu schaffen.
When big, important buildings are bad, they create a large problem for architecture. After more than a decade of dearth in the construction of »Grands Projets« in Paris, the new Musée de l'Homme opened this summer as the one large contribution Jacques Chirac has made to the grandeur of this monumental city. The building is on almost every level an abomination. Perhaps it is a fitting reminder of Chirac's utterly failed administration, but as a major building on a prominent site that serves an even more important cultural and social role, it fails to make a civic contribution and along the way gives architecture a bad name. It reinforces the idea that architects create objects that are larger than they need to be, have no clear functional lay-out, and draw our attention to their own construction rather than that which they house. As such, the Quai Branly, as the building is familiarly known, is not only a painful experience to visit, but will make it harder for architects to prove their worth in the public arena. The author of this bombastic pile of over-grown boxes is Jean Nouvel. This is not the first time recently that he has blown the chance to create a major civic monument out of a cultural program in a European capital. His addition to and renovation of the Reina Sofía Museum in Madrid, opened last year, is just as awful: a huge red roof looming over a useless plaza, completely out of scale with its surroundings and containing the blandest gallery spaces imaginable. It is not that this architect cannot make good buildings, and that he has not made major contributions to the ways in which we think of such civic objects. In fact, Jean Nouvel has done a great deal to help us think of Europe's investment in its cultural legacy as being expressed in finely tuned structures out of finely honed materials; buildings that both respond to their settings and, in their abstract gestures, open up grander vistas and spaces within the ordered realm they propose. So he did in Paris itself in the Institut du Monde Arabe, and in Lucerne in the concert hall, and in several other major buildings. Nouvel won the competition for the home of the institute that finally unifies the French state's collection of non-Western art and artifacts because he convinced both the jury and the neighbors that he was going to give them back the park that existed on the site. This he has succeeded in doing. Patrick Blanc's landscaping, though it has a few more angles than might be strictly necessary to organize the space, and especially his treatment of one of the building's facades as a »vertical garden«, creates a nice bit of greenery that cuts, dices and folds up into both a horizontal and a vertical dimension the planar exactitude of the French parterres proper to such monumental structures. Dominating this public space is a gigantic, windowless object. Rather than give it a scale or delight in its abstract grandeur, Nouvel has stuck colored boxes on it. These are meant to convey the notion that there are treasures stored inside these appendages, and that they have an affective resonance (as opposed to the polite formal echoes of Western art) that the bright paint celebrates. However, it is completely unclear what these things are from the outside, and they come off as giant gift boxes somebody has perched on a steel ledge. That is about all there is to this building as such. It does not even have a clear entrance. One slides under and past the anonymous warehouse hovering in mid-air, sneaks around the back, past the bookstore (there was somehow no room for either it or the café in the cavernous museum) and into something meant to be a lobby. Curved walls with exposed steel struts gesture wildly, exhibiting an astonishing sloppiness in craftsmanship while leaving one in complete confusion as to where one is or is meant to go. While the entrance area is restricted and directionless, it does open up to a larger, undefined area, equally directionless. But wait, there, curving beyond the central cylinder that occupies the heart of this public space that was meant to be grand, is a ramp. What is that giant object, by the way? It is a section of the museum's holdings, exposed in all its dim glory, reminding us of the dark warehouses from which the work we are about to see came – and which actually seem more alluring than what we have seen so far. Up and away one goes, snaking, curving, rising and wondering where the white ramp, already scuffed and falling apart after a few months of use, might lead one. The many twists and turns are meant to give us time to forget the realities of gridded, Western Paris and immerse oneself in the mysteries of the fluid other. Just so we don't forget to do so, projections and New Age music put us in the mood of a BBC nature documentary. We are in the realm of the politically, if not the architecturally, correct. If only the occasional steel beam, hanging device or vista into the top of a lower, changing exhibition gallery wouldn't make us feel as if we are in a low-rent version of Charles de Gaulle Airport, we could be lulled into this dream of exotic anti-architecture. But then we are there, and where we are is just the inside of the hangar, spreading out in all directions. It could be the assembly room for the doomed A380 or a convention center, but it is, to judge from the objects within it and the theatrical lighting they afford, a museum. We stand, jostled by our equally confused fellow visitors, all of us not so much in awe of this space as befuddled by the collection of brightly lit display cases vying for our attention. We discover a map, and it sets us on our course through the box. That volume is, as it turns out, much longer than it is wide, too high for the exhibits in it, and with no points of rest or differentiation. The march is a long one towards the South end, back along the Seine side to the North, and then back again to where we started. Along the way we rise up and fall down ramps, though we do not know why. We encounter tight spaces where exhibits jostle with each other, and empty areas with little to see. We are confused when the path splits and then reunites. We make detours into the boxes. We notice along the way that there are two boxes hanging above us, search for staircases, and then finally find them only by looking back on our march. Is this all deliberate? Are we meant to be confused? Are we not allowed to have places to rest and look out over Paris or merely gather our thoughts? Are we experiencing the rise and fall of the landscape for a reason? Is there a metaphor for the confusion of the Western world or the immeasurability of the jungle? Are the exhibition halls that are not part of the »parcours« little treats we are meant to find only if we work hard enough? Who knows? All we know is that there is little sense or logic, comfort or rhythm to this journey around the world. The exhibits themselves are stunning. We are surrounded by treasures from all around the world. It is amazing what a colonial empire won't get you, and the curators have chosen some of the most amazing pieces from their extensive collections. The case themselves are well-lit, the labels clear, and once we forget about the sheer awfulness of the architecture, the magic perpetrated by what Levi-Strauss called the sorcerers obliterates the mistakes of what he called the engineer. Except that everywhere the architecture comes back at us. It enfolds us in laminated wood floors that curve into benches and confronts us with structural component that litter the exhibition field. We can never escape from materials that are inappropriate for their use and spaces that have no clear function. One stares harder and harder at the mask, the funerary boat, the beads or the totem just to get away from the architecture. And so perhaps it does not matter that the architecture is so bad. On an average day, the galleries are filled with those »from other places,«dressed in their best, often seeming to have entered a museum for the first time, here discovering their heritage and that of others, and sharing it with their children. 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Aaron Betsky is Director of the Cincinnati Art Museum. Previously, he was Director of the Netherlands Architecture Institute and Curator of Architecture, Design and Digital Projects at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Trained as an architect, he is the author of a dozen books on architecture and design, including, most recently, »False Flat: Why Dutch Design Is So Good« (2004).


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- Peter Woit is always more informed than anybody else, with more precise data available earlier than anywhere else, on the status of the LHC project. I advise you to keep an eye on his blog in the near future.
- Jester reports on the closing of an important low-mass gap in the parameter space of the Higgs boson, this time made possible by digging out of its burial site the ALEPH data.
- Kea discloses that a paper she submitted for blind review got accepted for publication: this flies in the face of the troubles that the Cornell ArXiv site posed in the past.
- By the way, she also discloses that she is applying for post-doctoral positions. If you have one to fill on a research topic close to her interests, I highly recommend her.
- Marco Frasca has an interesting post on the running coupling constant in QCD. Not for beginners, though.
- Marco Delmastro reports on the LHC sabotage by a bird with a baguette. You may have heard it elsewhere, but this one is in Italian. Plus, it's from Marco.
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By Tommaso Dorigo | November 9th 2009 12:49 PM | Print | E-mail
Today, having little inspiration to write anything original myself, I decided to have a look at what other sites held by colleagues or friends are dealing with. I offer below a few interesting links, with minimal commentary.


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When planning a retrospective meeting, it is important to keep in mind the stages the meeting will flow through and try to stick to it. When the participants get there it is essential to have them welcomed and show appreciation for them taking the time to be in this meeting. Share the agenda with them, and if they all agree to it, you can start following the plan you have prepared. At our company, retrospective meetings flow through these stages :
- Setting the stage
- Gather data
- Generate insights
- Decide what to do
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Fha Rate Vs Conventional Rate
Otherwise, these loans work in the same way a conventional loan works.. Fixed -rate FHA loans: This is your most common type of FHA loan, and probably the one you should try to get. Whether the loan. FHA Loans vs.
A USDA loan is a cheaper mortgage than an FHA loan. They offer 100% financing and a cheaper mortgage insurance premium. We compare USDA vs FHA loans
FHA mortgage rates are lower than conventional ones for applicants with "dinged " credit, and FHA loans allow credit scores down to 580.
In 2009, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA. Mac and Fannie Mae for conventional loan cash-out refinancing. Cash-out refinancing has become increasingly popular in recent years as home values.
The trend toward larger SUVs also has added to average emissions, which will be impossible to meet with conventional ICE.
See today's rates for FHA loans on zillow. fha loans also have some nice features that conventional do not. FHA loans are eligible for "streamline refinances" – which is a cheaper and quicker way to refinance your loan in a low interest rate period. FHA loans are normally priced lower than comparable conventional loans.
Conventional Fixed Rate Mortgage Vs Fha Conventional mortgage insurance will fall off automatically when the loan is paid down to 78 percent loan to value (LTV), whereas the FHA premiums will exist throughout the life of the loan if the down payment was less than 10 percent.
But because the interest rate on a $150,000 conventional mortgage would be 8.375 percent, the monthly outlay would be $1,140, a difference of $15. However, because the monthly premium on PMI is $35.
–(BUSINESS WIRE)–According to the September origination insight report from Ellie Mae ®, the leading cloud-based platform.
What is a 30-Year Fixed Mortgage? A 30-year fixed mortgage is a mortgage that has a specific, fixed rate of interest that does not change for 30 years. 30-year fixed mortgages are the most popular mortgage product nowadays and are especially popular among first-time home buyers.
Fha Or Conventional Refinance The calculator assumes the FHA loan is a fixed rate 30 year product being refinanced into a conventional fixed rate 30 year product. For loan amounts from $453,100 to $679,650, the property must be located in an area eligible for the high-cost area conforming loan limits as established by FHFA.Conventional Construction Loan Home Loan versus Construction Loan Comparison: Combining a Construction Loan and a Home Loan Since you will probably need both a construction loan, and a home loan, some banks combine the two loans in one loan process. This is highly beneficial because the home loan is negotiated and waiting to take effect once your home is built.
This led to a massive amount of default, pushing up the foreclosure rate. Administration (FHA) loan program came to be. Loans offered by the FHA have lower down payment requirements and more.
fha mortgage loan interest rate Here's an interesting difference between conventional and FHA loans that you don't.
Fha Conventional Loan Limits "Due to robust increases in median housing prices and required changes to FHA's floor and ceiling limits, which are tied to the federal housing finance agency (FHFA)'s increase in the conventional mortgage loan limit for 2019, the maximum loan limits for FHA forward mortgages will rise in 3,053 counties.


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On Saturday 1st December, five TOF families from the south east of England met up at a pub near Bluewater, Kent. The gathering was organised using the TOFS' Facebook group and although it took a little planning, everything came together in the end! As well as getting to know one another over a few (soft!) drinks, the mums and dads enjoyed chatting about their TOF-related experiences, issues, concerns and successes, and in the meantime the little TOF warriors became the best of friends (see photo)! Since meeting up the mums have set up a Whatsapp group where they all chat regularly, and they have planned a second meet up for early February.
You can join the TOFS' Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TOFSMEMBERS/
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Publication Date
January 2002
This paper explores theories of student power and self-determination that evolved over the last century and their relationships to general and special education practices. Historical events, such as the industrial revolution, changes to the workforce, and responses from the educational community are explored through the eyes of educational sociologists and theorists. Lines are drawn, connecting students of lower economic classes, students with disabilities, the School-to-Work Opportunities Act and "self-determination" as described by the 1998 Amendments to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. To improve student graduation, postsecondary participation and income rates, policy makers and community members must provide both the capacity, instruction and opportunity for all students to learn skills of self-determination, and design their educational programs. Indicators to increase student self-determination are organized into a table for planning.
"The difficult thing to explain about how middle class kids get middle class jobs is why others let them. The difficult thing to explain about how working class kids get working class jobs is why they let themselves." Paul E. Willis, Learning to Labour.
Brewer, D. (2002, Winter). Exceeding Expectations: A conceptual analysis of student power and self-determination. Disability Studies Quarterly, Vol. 22 (1), 37-58. http://digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/edicollect/146
Copyright by Disability Studies Quarterly. Final paper published as Brewer, D. (Winter 2002), Exceeding Expectations: A conceptual analysis of student power and self-determination. Disability Studies Quarterly, www.dsq-sds.org, Vol. 22, No. 1, pages 37-58.


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February 13th, 2017 – Today is another strength training day meaning it's time to workout hard. After work it was time for sets of dead lifts, pull ups, and one-arm push ups. Towards the end I squeezed in 20-minutes of cardio with some rowing. I have to admit, I was pretty exhausted after my workout making me sluggish during my rowing regime.
Later in the evening it was time for Krav Maga for knife defenses. Ended up getting quite a few bruises in the end. Just a few more battle wounds in my Quest for improvement!


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YEAR of the PENGUIN: A Linux mobile in 2015?Dec 24, 2014, 12:00 (0 Talkback[s])
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It's nearly impossible to sum up an entire year of developments in something as large and nebulous as the world of desktop Linux, especially in a year like this one which has seen some the best releases that projects like Mint, Fedora and openSUSE have put out to date.
At the same time the distro that's closest to being a household name, Ubuntu, has been nearly silent since 14.04 arrived in April.
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Last question, good idea and actually email from Facebook. We got lots of folks training us from Facebook and this is the question from Donna, and she says, she's from Iowa byway. That they often get bloody noses. Why do I keep getting a bloody nose and what can I do about it? Okay, there're two kinds of bloody noses.
There is bloody noses from the front of the nose and the blood in the nose is from the back of the nose. If it's in the back of the nose it worries us a lot more because you can't compress it, once in the front you squeeze your nose like this and put your head back, that should be able to push off the blood supply to that part of the nose doesn't bleed much.
The major reason by far is picking your nose, by far and even if you you don't do it on purpose you rub your nose like this the dry air cracks the little membranes, people who drink sometimes build up little bigger vessels in the nose, and the alcohol within your blood, so that also can cause you to have a little more bleeding.
Also if you're having a lot of them I have to advice anybody that tells me they might have an issue with their platelets or some of the other clotting products in their blood stream. Because that's ultimately how we put the cement in the walls of our blood vessels to make sure they don't bleed too much.
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The Internet is roiling with warnings of doom from the sky. Alien beings are rumored to be steering Comet Elenin our way to knock Earth off its axis. Worse still, other sites assure us, a rogue planet called Nibiru is barreling through space to trigger the end of the world on 21 December 2012. Elenin is real enough, scheduled to make a distant flyby of Earth in mid-October. Nibiru, astronomers say, exists only in the fears of credulous denizens of the Web. But one thing is certain: As the scientific community's unofficial defender of reason against the onslaught of such "cosmophobia," planetary scientist David Morrison sees a long year or so ahead for him.


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All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has proposed a report system in Test rugby after his team had seen off a 14-man France 26-13 in an unedifying second Test.
Hansen was disappointed Saturday's Test was defined by the contentious early dismissal of visiting fullback Benjamin Fall after his clumsy leap for a high ball.
A 12th-minute red card sucked the life out of the contest in Wellington, helping a rusty New Zealand clinch the three-Test series.
The ruling also left the tourists fuming.
Captain Mathieu Bastareaud pointed out Fall had eyes for the ball only when he connected with the legs of high-leaping Beauden Barrett.
Five-eighth Barrett plunged to the ground head first and didn't return after failing a concussion test.
The classy playmaker was missed as the world champions produced an error-laden display, while France unleashed considerably more resolve than in last week's 52-11 loss in Auckland.
Hansen agreed the game was ruined as a spectacle and suggested Fall should have remained in the game.
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"It's disappointing they lost a player, I reckon. A red card always affects a game," he said.
"I know they've got to look after players but somehow we need a system where things can go on report.
"The player didn't deliberately aim to do anything to Beaudy. It's one of those things we have to look at to make sure it doesn't make it a one-sided Test."
Despite being a player short, the French dominated most facets of the game, including a clear edge in the physical exchanges.
It was glimpses of the All Blacks' attacking class that proved the difference, with fullback Jordie Barrett, younger brother of Beauden, the game's stand-out figure. He scored two of their four tries.
France's early dominance allowed halfback Morgan Parra to slot the first of two penalty goals.
The game swung when Australian referee Angus Gardner produced his red card at the same Westpac Stadium venue where All Black Sonny Bill Williams was sent off a year ago against the British and Irish Lions.
Gardner said 29-year-old Fall was "not in a realistic position to contest the ball. I've not got any option".
The All Blacks were in front a minute later when prop Joe Moody loped through a yawning gap.
Winger Ben Smith jinked across for a second and Jordie Barrett completed a sweeping 70m counter-attack on halftime to put his team 21-6 ahead.
France deservedly won the second half 7-5 courtesy of a try after the hooter to prop Cedate Gomes Sa.
Hansen said it was clear his players weren't switched on.
"We as a team were off the pace so we'll need to have a look at how we mentally prepare," he said.
"But you're better to win ugly than you are to lose pretty."
The All Blacks will chase a series sweep and a 14th-straight win over France in next week's third Test in Dunedin.


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This was an all-male group – the females don't have antlers. There were two forms of coat, dappled and "black". From the distance where I was standing, it looked like two different species of deer.


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Mac and cheese ranks just slightly below pizza on my all-time favorite comfort foods list. While it may never take the number one spot (sorry, but pizza always wins), it's a pretty close second. Especially this vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese, with the comforting and seasonal addition of roasted squash!
Homemade vegan mac and cheese really couldn't be easier. Only three simple steps stand between you and this gloriously (vegan) cheesy dinner: the first is to roast some squash, the second is to throw a bunch of ingredients in a blender, and the third is to boil some pasta. So easy, your kids could (probably) do it!
To be completely honest, it feels a bit wrong to deem this mac and cheese - it doesn't quite have that cheesy, gooey texture you might be used to with a regular dairy version - but it's delicious in its own right. While the cheesy flavor is there (thanks, nutritional yeast!), I'd describe this more as a cream sauce.
To up the mac and cheese factor, we always top ours with a healthier version of breadcrumbs: crunchy chickpeas! We take a handful of (store bought) sea salted crunchy chickpeas, blitz them in our spice grinder (you can also use a small food processor), and sprinkle them generously over the top before serving with fresh sage. You can make a large batch at once and store in an airtight container in your pantry for a few months.
Happy comfort food season!
And before we go - we want to leave you with a few more comfort food must-eats this season.Print
Vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4-6 1x
- Diet: Vegan
This creamy pumpkin mac and cheese is vegan comfort food at its finest!
- 24 oz cooked elbow pasta
- 1 ½ cups cup cashews, soaked 2-3 hours to soften
- 2 cups diced butternut (or acorn) squash
- ⅔ cup pureed pumpkin
- ⅓ cup nutritional yeast
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 1 ½ tsp mild curry powder
- 1 ¾-2 tsp harissa powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- A few tbsp pasta water (reserve the water when pasta is finished cooking)
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Peel and cut squash into small chunks until you have 2 cups of squash. Toss squash in about 2 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt. Roast until softened and slightly browned (about 20-22 minutes). When finished cooking, remove from oven and set aside to cool.
- Drain and rinse cashews before adding to a blender with cooled butternut squash, pumpkin, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, oil and spices. Stop a few times during blending to scrape mixture off sides of blender with a spatula. Blend until sauce is creamy and smooth.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. When draining, reserve a few tbsp of cooking water, which you can then add to sauce to loosen it up a bit. Pour sauce over cooked pasta and serve with crushed roasted chickpeas or breadcrumbs.
We love using crushed, roasted chickpeas as a "breadcrumb" topping on our mac and cheese! Store-bought is totally fine - just blitz them in a food processor or spice grinder for a few seconds.
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American


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Don't say we didn't warn you.
It's hard to keep up with all of the new fashion labels popping up every day, especially since the internet (and Instagram) has made it easier than ever for brands to rise to fame. But if we're keeping it 100, most are here today and gone tomorrow.
There are a select few — a very small percentage — that do eventually turn into mainstays. And Barneys is one of our sources to find out which names are worth adding to our fashion vocabulary.
The luxury department store was the first to bring Kate Middleton-approved brand Aspinal London to the states. It put the now award-winning house Proenza Schouler on the map. And decades ago, Barneys introduced American shoppers to Giorgio Armani's designs.
More than 35 years later, the store is still landing important emerging designers. This spring, there are five names that we are totally bookmarking (and testing out) before everyone else.
Alex Mill, founded by Alex Drexler, has been around since 2012, but the label debuted its womenswear pieces for the first time this year. Mill's father, Millard "Mickey" Drexler (yep, the former CEO of J.Crew and Gap) recently joined the team as an investor and strategic advisor. And Somsack Sikhounmuong, who you might remember from his days at J.Crew and Madewell, is on board as the new creative director. With a power circle like that, it's only a matter of time before we see Alex Mill's designs everywhere.
Must-Have Item: Alex Mill Cotton Striped T-Shirt, $55; barneys.com.
This might be your first time hearing about Plan C, but its founder, Carolina Castiglioni, isn't new to the world of fashion. (Her parents are behind a little brand you might have heard of called Marni). The entire family's working together to build another mega brand that delivers deconstructed shirting, jackets with exaggerated proportions, pants featuring playful prints, and skirts decked out in unexpected color pairings.
Must-Have Item: Plan C Colorblocked Cotton T-Shirt, $630; barneys.com.
Here's where you'll find relaxed designs like hoodies and T-shirts with a polished, feminine twist that you can confidently wear everyday. London-based sculptor Anna Blessman is the mastermind behind the practical collection that doesn't follow any trends.
Must-Have Item: A_Plan_Application Cotton French Terry Sweatshirt, $495; barneys.com.
Ever wondered where editors get their cool, under-the-radar jackets for fashion week? Korean-based brand Besfxxk is quickly becoming a go-to. The label is known for taking something as classic as your average trench coat or even a plain blazer and adding unexpected cuts, finishes, and fabrics that make the timeless basics feel brand new again.
Must-Have Item: Besfxxk Striped Tapered Jeans, $595; barneys.com.
If you're looking for a "freakum" dress or need something extra special to wear to that shindig you got an invite to, Giovanni Bedin's the designer to turn to. The Paris-based label's ready-to-wear lineup is filled with cut-out, corseted dresses; pleated miniskirts, and tops caged in straps of jersey.
Must-Have Item: Giovanni Bedin Striped Jersey & Tulle Minidress, $2,490; barneys.com.


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Contemporary class is a chance to express your organic self through movement. From a wardrobe perspective, unlike a slick black look for jazz class and tights and a leo for ballet, the free form nature of contemporary dance allows you to celebrate your personal style in a unique way. We are sharing our favorite JJ looks and combo pieces for a contemporary groove.
Here's what made our list:
1.) Eclipse Crop + Stargazer Pant
Our new Eclipse Crop is the perfect blend of sports bra and tank top. Pair it with a baggy Stargazer Pant for a cute 'n comfy combo that is out of this world. Floor work? No problem. Our pant doubles as knee protection and it made of durable fabrics to withstand the wear and tear of a dancer on the move.
2.) Olympia Romper
This transition piece is your go-to when you have to take a mad dash from ballet to contemporary in five seconds flat. The Olympia Romper slides easily over a leotard for a relaxed look with fierce style. Pop on some socks and you're ready to take on any combo.
3.) Ginger Crop + Shortie
Our signature piece meets contemporary fashion with this look. Pair our classic Shortie with our new Ginger Crop for style that won't disappoint. The chic cut-outs paired with breathable, moisture wicking fabrics are a dancer's dream. Go ahead and show off your legs in those shorties – we dare you!
4.) Pulse Top + Legging
Feel the pulse of the music with this fun look. If you're looking for a pop of color and cool, check out this duo. The Pulse Top + Legging is the matchy-matchy and always classy pair. Whether green is your go-to or you prefer our new stylin' rocket/bright peach seasonal color, all you need are some fun lights and some bumping music to complete a dance party.
5.) Pulse Leo
A close cousin to our Pulse Top/Legging pair is the Pulse Leo! If you like to keep your lines pristine in contemporary class, rocking your leotard solo is a bold look on the dance floor. The back cut-outs will set your inner wild child free. Unleash your inner beast!


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T-7236T / T-7236B Trestle Table is a traditional style table built from a hardwood called Parawood, which is a beautiful soft grain, durable wood option. You can select your choice of stain or paint to customize it to your decor.
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To create CDGs for use with a Karaoke Machine you can download the songs from websites:
Prior to the popularity of downloadable karaoke videos, many online services had been offering custom karaoke disk creation. These sites provide a library of songs you can select from to add to your CD. After you choose the songs you pay for the service and they will mail your custom made karaoke CD to you.
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111cm Marlow Rectangular Coffee Table
111cm Marlow Rectangular Coffee Table
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The Marlow coffee table is a versatile hand woven rattan table, that is built to last and looks fantastic on its own or as part of a set.
It is the perfect partner with the Marlow Sofa or Lounge armchair or can equally be used as an extra table to use in conjunction with dining tables in the Marlow range.
The table is made to the highest standards and can be left outside all year round.
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To underline the confidence that we have in the quality of Bridgman All Seasons furniture, this product benefits from an extended 10 year domestic guarantee.
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Rab has always been inextricably linked to Scotland. It is our founder's place of birth, and while he learned his manufacturing prowess in Argentina and built his company in the heart of industrial Sheffield, it is Scotland that has always inspired our work. Scottish Winter, more taxing and forbidding than the alpine playgrounds of Europe and an unornamented, spartan training for greater objectives around the globe, has driven our design for hard-wearing, long-lasting mountain clothing.
It seemed appropriate then that we should bring a taste of that experience to our original home in Sheffield with the premiere of 'The Place of the Gaels', a film that followed members of our American team as we treated them to the Scottish climbing experience, complete with foul, temperamental weather, local characters and some of the most beautiful landscapes to be found anywhere in the world.
While Scottish stars of the film Greg Boswell and Kev Shields made the trip South of the border and highland band Ho-Ro were on hand with some appropriate music, the characteristic Scottish winter failed to make the journey. A blessing in disguise as our venue, in the bowels of the Sheffield Brewing Company, was a little cooler than your conventional cinema. Packed with over 150 guests, as well as a selection of pies courtesy of The Depot bakery, things didn't stay cold for long however, helped along by the warm reception of compere Andy Cave who introduced the film.
As well as the film itself, it was a pleasure to share the insights of both athletes and filmmakers in a live Q&A, the spirit of bothy culture with our 'left-behind' photo decorations and a dance to the Celtic rhythms of Ho-Ro with all our guests. It was a privilege to share the first viewing of the film with so many of the Sheffield residents who, like us, revel in the yearly pilgrimage to the places celebrated in the film.
We look forward to sharing the film, a true love letter to Scottish climbing, landscape and culture with an even wider audience when it launches online next Tuesday, the 17th of October.


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The Australian Industry Group welcomes today's decision by the Northern Territory Government to lift its moratorium on hydraulic fracturing for onshore gas. This is a balanced decision on an issue where feelings run high.
An independent scientific inquiry report released in March found the risks associated with hydraulic fracking of gas deposits could be managed and regulated. The report indicates that an effective regulatory regime for mineral exploration and appraisal in the Northern Territory will be able to protect the cultural heritage of NT communities, water resources and the environment, while enabling further investment in this sector and in vital infrastructure like gas pipelines, which will connect gas fields in the Northern Territory to Eastern Australian markets. The NT Government has adopted these strong protections, and their effective and efficient implementation should give the community comfort.
Natural gas is a critical resource for the Northern Territory and the national economy. It is the third major fuel source for the Australian economy, after oil and coal. It is used widely across the national economy, for electricity generation, as manufacturing feedstock and for domestic use. In electricity generation, gas is playing a more crucial role as old coal retires and variable renewable energy grows.
Beyond the direct benefits to the Territory, Eastern Australia faces increasing challenges to meet its gas needs in coming years. While the Commonwealth's deal with the gas exporters provides greater confidence in supply over the next two years, old conventional resources continue to deplete and new unconventional resources face moratoria in several jurisdictions. One way of alleviating the risk of gas shortfalls in coming years is by reforming state and territory government policies and allowing further gas exploration. The NT government has set an example for other states to follow in lifting its moratorium on fracking and providing additional supplies of natural gas for local and national economic development and security.
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