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Custom Reporting Software Services
See exactly what you want, when you want it.
Does your current reporting software do what you thought it would do? Did you get what was promised, but it's not what you expected? If your cookie-cutter software reports aren't meeting or exceeding your expectations, maybe it's time to explore whether custom-built software can better handle the nuances of your company's reporting needs.
- Do you get January's month-end reports in March?
- Does your team spend hours typing or copying and pasting information among spreadsheets?
- Do you wonder why you get different numbers for the same business metric from each of your systems?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may benefit from a custom-built software system.
Custom Reporting Software Can Simplify Your Life
Each of your systems probably has built-in reports, but to get to them, you have to:
- Log in to each system.
- Find the correct menu option.
- Identify the right report.
- Generate the report.
- Print, export, or save it.
This routine can quickly become time-consuming and frustrating, especially if don't use the system very often, or you only log in to create reports. Our custom web application development takes all of these factors into account so we can minimize your steps and meet your company's unique needs. Your company wasn't built on a cookie-cutter mentality. Why should your reports be based on a cookie-cutter process that doesn't fit your mold?
Your software is built on a foundation of interconnected data, and it should be possible for someone who understands databases to pull information from multiple systems, consolidate it, and give you a one-stop-shop to easily review the reports you need.
A good reporting system allows you to:
- Avoid logging in to each source system to create reports.
- Easily select the type of information you need, such as sales or production.
- Enter parameters, such as a date range or a client name, to limit your results.
- Review information without printing it.
- Export results to a spreadsheet for further analysis and use.
Custom Reporting Software can simplify your life, streamline your business processes, and allow you to get your January month-end reports by February 1.
DragonPoint Software writes better custom reporting systems to help clients who enter data into one or more systems, but can't get the information out in the format they need with their current reporting software. We use standard Microsoft tools, such as VB or C#.NET and SQL Server, to extract your data from one or more systems and create reports that make sense and present the information the way you need to see it. With reports that fit your business, you can make informed decisions more quickly.


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DreamWorks' new CG-animated film SHREK rocketed to #1 at the box office in its North American debut, taking in $42.1 million. It is the second-biggest opening for an animated film and the biggest-ever for the distributor. Buena Vista's TOY STORY 2, which debuted during the Thanksgiving holiday in 1999, holds the record for animated openings with $57.4 million, while the previous biggest opening for DreamWorks was GLADIATOR with $34.8 million in May 2000. Universal's THE MUMMY RETURNS tallied $20.5 million during its third weekend to hold second place. Sony's A KNIGHT'S TALE lanced the third slot with $10.7 million. The weekend's other new wide release was Warner Bros.' ANGEL EYES starring Jennifer Lopez which debuted moderately with $9.54 million and placed fourth. Miramax's "BRIDGET JONES'S DIARY" moved from third to the fifth slot with $3.8 million. Warner Bros. DRIVEN fell from fifth to seventh, grossing $1.87 million. Box office figures were obtained at Yahoo.com. Directed by Andrew Adamson and Victoria Jenson, SHREK stars Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz and John Lithgow. It was produced at PDI/DreamWorks, the companys Palo Alto CGI and effects unit. SHREK was one of 22 films selected for official competition at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival. It was the first time in 48 years that an animated film has been selected to compete at Cannes.
In On Co-Directing Shrek: Victoria Jenson, Chris Koseluk sits down with Victoria Jenson and discusses working with superstar comedians and the latest in technology.

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A representative of JSC "NPO Energomash named after academician V. Glushko" Dmitriy Pakhomov will take part in the panel discussion within InSpace Forum 2018, where he will discuss the specifics of cooperation between state and private companies in the space industry.
Dmitry Pakhomov has a Ph.D. in Economics; he graduated from the Moscow State Institute of International Relations. He also has a number of awards, including the medal "300 Years of the Russian Fleet" and the title "Best Manager of the Year in Russia".
Since 2016, he has been Deputy General Director on Strategic Development, Innovations and Marketing at Energomash. This company is the leading Russian and world manufacturer of rocket engines. Its products are in great demand in the United States. China and South Korea are also interested in Energomash engines.
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Cooks can substitute regular all-purpose flour or graham flour for wholemeal flour. Wholemeal flour is the British term for whole wheat, so these terms can be used interchangeably.
Graham flour makes the recipe more nutritious. All-purpose flour gives baked goods a lighter texture, as wholemeal flour can make them fairly dense. The best one to substitute depends on the recipe the cook is preparing. Gluten flour can also be substituted for part of the flour, but it is best for bread recipes or pizza dough, while all-purpose flour or graham flour is likely a better substitute for cookies or muffins.


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The word Noel sums up so much of the holidays, bring it to life with the filled Vintage Stripe Pillow 16x16. This unique Noel Pillow presented by Country Vintage Home features the word "NOEL" embroidered in shimmery candy apple red thread over snow white cotton. Reverses to stripe and two red button closures. As a special touch, the pillow's trim features real jingle bells.
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Here at Jackson Hole Rodeo we realize that not everyone has been exposed to the way of life that we are accustomed to, we would like to offer a sneak peek at a little behind the scenes action. This is a very special opportunity to go behind the chutes where the cowboys and cowgirls prepare to do battle in the arena. You will see the raw untamed, unedited, and uncovered underbelly of the sport, where getting dirty goes from possibility to inevitability. We need to warn you that this is not the sterile version of the rodeo that most of the public sees you will be exposed to livestock and contestants, harsh language and manure are very possible. We will give you a tour of the back pens and give you an chance to meet cowboys and cowgirls as they prepare their equipment. This opportunity is limited to 12 people, and as we have said you will be so close to the action you can almost touch it, not the safe fenced in version of the rodeo most folks see. This experience is not without danger, please dress accordingly, that means don't wear sandals unless you like the feel of bull poop between your toes! This aint cheap, and not always pretty, but it is REAL!
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Many Formotus customers have never used InfoPath before. Here are a couple lists to help you get started on the right foot designing InfoPath forms. Even if you're a seasoned InfoPath user you'll find some useful Formotus-specific advice here.
Things To Do
- Day 1: Open InfoPath Designer, not InfoPath Filler. To open an existing form in Designer right-click the .xsn file and choose Design. Double-clicking it opens the form for filling, which is not what you want. Don't feel bad, everybody does that.
- Use the Formotus InfoPath Starter Form as your starting point. It has lots of designs and best practices already built in.
- As you work on a form, save it periodically with a new name. We've all come to expect that we can delete or undo something that breaks, but in InfoPath sometimes bad things happen that can't be undone. If that happens you'll be glad to have a copy that's only missing an hour or two of work.
- Recognize that InfoPath has a split personality. On the left, it has a view pane where you lay out all your controls and labels nicely so they look good and are easy to use. On the right, it has a data pane where you control the data field properties and hierarchy.So you have a choice:
- You can insert a control straight into the view pane and it will automatically be bound to a data field with a meaningless name like Field12. Then you'll probably need to change each field name.
- Alternatively, you can create the data fields and structure first, on the right. Then drag your data fields into your view pane and they become controls. Sometimes you'll want a different control, so you'll right-click and choose Change Control.
- Test on a mobile device early and often – maybe every time you do an incremental backup save in #2. You don't want to create a large magnificent form and only then discover there's a problem on the mobile device. Best to discover a problem soon after it has been introduced, because it's easier to identify and often easier to fix.
Things NOT To Do
- Day 1 When you create a new form with File | New, don't choose "blank form". That will give you a browser-based form template without key features you may want to use.
- Don't create a long form in one very long view. This causes performance problems on mobile devices, and can even cause the form to fail on the device. Instead, split your form into multiple shorter views and use buttons to navigate between them.
- Don't include any custom code in your form, because Formotus doesn't support it.
- Don't include controls Formotus doesn't support, such as a file attachment or a combo box.
See the master list of supported controls
- Don't use optional sections unless you really need to. Instead, use regular sections and formatting rules to show or hide them.
- Don't nest sections inside other sections unnecessarily. Stick to two layers of nesting, not section-in-section-in-section. Use tables rather than sections to visually organize your form layout.
- Don't expect to capture a large number of photos in one form. Every device has a memory limit that will crash a form that's too large, and photos make forms large quickly. If you need lots of photos, think about multiple submissions. Tip: You can design a form to stay open after submitting so the non-photo data does not need to be re-entered.


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|HCM City Party Secretary Nguyễn Thiện Nhân visits booths displaying garbage treatment and environmental protection solutions at an extraordinary meeting of the city People's Council last Sunday. —VNA/VNS.Photo.Hoàng Hải
HCM CITY — The HCM City People's Council has passed a resolution on environmental protection and solid waste management in urban and residential areas, with the target of significantly improving the environment, an issue that has taken on urgency.
In the resolution approved at an extraordinary meeting last Sunday, the council assigned the People's Committee with educating the public about environmental protection and reducing solid waste.
By 2018 everyone in the city has to be provided with information and education about environment protection.
In the 2018-19 academic year syllabuses of all classes will be upgraded to teach students more about environmental protection.
By 2020 the city has to fully resolve the problem of production establishments causing pollution in residential areas.
A system to monitor the quality of the city environment will be installed.
Nguyễn Thị Quyết Tâm, chairwoman of the People's Council, said a roadmap for classifying garbage should be drawn up.
The lawmakers want the rate of families classifying garbage to reach 50 per cent by 2020 and keep rising.
Lê Hồng Sơn, head of the Department of Education and Training, said city schools had integrated environmental protection and garbage classifying into their curricula.
"Students practise what they learn at schools, but garbage collectors again mix them when transporting the rubbish to treatment plants," he said.
Tâm said the People's Committee should pay attention to what Sơn said.
She said advanced technologies should be used for treatment of garbage so that the amount buried in landfills can be reduced from 80 per cent now to 50 per cent by 2020.
According to a report by the People's Committee and a survey by the People's Council, the air quality in the city is still worrisome.
Vương Đức Hoàng Quân, deputy head of the HCM City Institute for Development Studies, said besides education severe fines should also be used.
A report by the Department of Natural Resources and Environment showed that the city generates around 8,300 tonnes of domestic garbage and more than 3,000 tonnes of industrial, medical and construction waste.
The former figure is forecast to increase to 13,000 tonnes by 2025.
According to Nguyễn Toàn Thắng, the department's head, all the garbage collected now is taken to the Đa Phước and Phước Hiệp waste treatment plants in Bình Chánh District and Củ Chi District. But environmental pollution is caused during the process of transport. —VNS


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Stealth Announcement??
There has been some speculation about the location of the AKC Agility Invitational for 2016. I was scanning the AKC Florida schedule this morning and at the bottom of the list there was the AKC invitational on December 16, 2016 in Orlando. …
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I have revised my latest AKC entry form. It was not always calculating the day of the week properly. (I think it was an order of calculation issue) It is at the top of the Files section.
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We all have our weak spots when it comes to dating, to romance. Some of us like the bad boys, even though they always disappoint or break hearts or turn out to be not so much bad as they are kinda shiftless losers. Some of us forever pine after the unobtainable, choosing to dwell in the heady space of the impossible crush rather than actually deal with something real and tangible. It's human. We all have little hang-ups or patterns or peccadillos when it comes to love and sex. No class status or anything else changes that.
Just look at Georgina Bloomberg. Here's a woman born into immense privilege—her father, Michael Bloomberg, is a billionaire who created that wonderful thing where it's impossible to rent any apartments anywhere in New York City unless you are a millionaire—and graced with smarts and good looks. You'd think she'd have the romantic world on a string, a fleet of eligible, worthy guys waiting in line to court her. And maybe she does. But, just like the rest of us, Georgina Bloomberg has her thing. And it's a doozy. You see, Georgina Bloomberg has a thing for guys who do stuff with animals.
Oh God! Oh God, no, no, no. Not in that way. It's just that she used to date a horseman, an equestrian named Ramiro Quintana who is the father of her three-year-old son. Bloomberg is a rider herself, so you can't really fault her for dating a man in her field. But that relationship ended, so maybe she could have looked outside the realm of animal people. She could have found a yachtsman, or a mountaineer, or some kind of kooky billionaire space explorer.
But, again, we all have our thing. And though Georgina Bloomberg has received accolades for her animal-rights advocacy—even getting an award from the Humane Society last November—her bad penchant for men with a connection to animals has led her to dating Carlos Arruza Jr. who, get this, is an avid hunter.
Georgina!!!! Girl, what are you doing?? As Page Six tells us (this story could only ever come from Page Six), commenters on Instagram are not having this, calling Bloomberg out for her hypocrisy. Arruza is a guy who loves to pose for pictures with the corpse of some animal he's just killed for fun, which doesn't really sync up with the Humane Society's Compassion in Action Award, which Bloomberg won. So there is a conflict here. Adding insult to injury, Arruza is a pro-gun oil-company executive. It's a lot. He's a lot. And yet, Bloomberg is enamored, writing on Instagram that Arruza is "the best man [my son] and I have ever known."
The heart wants what it wants, I suppose. Relationships are complicated, compromises must happen. Maybe Arruza will make, or has made, his own compromises. He doesn't shoot horses, does he? So that's something. And maybe Bloomberg can open Arruza's eyes further, and someday he'll get to a point where he sees a wild boar and doesn't immediately kill it. It could happen! Love can be transformative in that way. The idea that Bloomberg can change this guy is probably not a helpful sentiment for any of us stuck in our own love loops, all of us doing the same thing over and over again and hoping for different results. But it could happen this time. Perhaps Georgina Bloomberg will break the cycle while acting within it. We wish her luck.


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text: News 2024-2015 2014-2010 2009-1998 Vacuum 2017 emergency exercise has accomplished all its missions 09.12.2017 During the night of 8-9 December 2017, a full-scale exercise was held within the airport. It aimed to test the airport's emergency plan, as well as different trades directly involved in the safety and security operations of the airport platform. The Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) requests Genève Aéroport, as part of its concession, to carry out a full-scale exercise every two years to test the various devices in case of degraded situations. This year's exercise took place that night and aimed to test, most specifically, the areas related to infrastructure security and passengers safety. Called Vacuum 2017, it consisted of evacuating passengers from the public area to the secure area in the fastest possible manner, while respecting the safety procedures established for such situations and ensuring the safety of passengers and staff. During this night, Terminal 1 and the tarmac of Genève Aéroport experienced intense hours. As a hundred extras, passengers of a fictional flight to Santiago de Compostela were about to pass the safety check, a fire was triggered and alarms rang in the public area of the airport. This situation has forced the security officers to arrange for the evacuation of the secure area of the terminal on the tarmac. Events then followed, one after the other, being triggered by several fires inside the buildings and on the tarmac. The men from the Airport Fire Rescue and Rescue Service (SSLIA) were quickly dispatched to the scene and were involved in several locations simultaneously. All the actors in this exercise, be them the collaborators of the platform or the hundreds of extras involved, have successfully completed their mission. The procedures implemented in the emergency cells for such a situation could thus be tested and verified. The conclusions and lessons of the exercise will have to be evaluated and analysed in detail in the coming months with OFAC and Genève Aéroport.


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Open Library Read API - Developers
This API allows you to turn book identifier information (ISBN, LCCN etc.) into direct links to Open Library's online-readable or borrowable books from the Open Library lending program. Returned items may include readable matches for different editions of the same work and information from the Data API including all Open Library data about a book. It is used to request information on one or more books using library identifiers such as; ISBNs, OCLC Numbers, LCCNs and OLIDs (Open Library Identifiers). Requests can be made in formats of single and multiple. Open Library has developed a suite of APIs to help developers get up and running with the provided reference data. They lend ebooks worldwide, and have over two million free ebooks available and 250,000 more in the lending library, where there is a web page for every book.


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Taking the Fear Out of Uterine Fibroids
Uterine fibroids—also called leiomyomas (lie-o-my-O-muhs) or myomas—are noncancerous growths of the uterus. They can be one or many and may range in size from so small they cannot be seen by the human eye, to large masses. There are four types:
1) intramural, which grow within the muscular uterine wall;
2) submucosal, which bulge into the uterine cavity;
3) subserosal, which project to the outside of the uterus; and
4) cervical, which are in the cervix.
Fibroids may cause no symptoms at all, but about one in three women who have them will experience some combination of the following:
• heavy, painful periods
• pain during intercourse
• anemia, as a result of heavy periods
• backache or leg pain
• discomfort in the lower abdomen
• frequent urination
• constipation
The cause of uterine fibroids is unknown, but it may be related to estrogen levels. Most fibroids occur during childbearing years, and estrogen levels are high. These years are also when women are most likely to be taking birth control pills that contain estrogen. When estrogen levels are high, fibroids tend to swell. Heredity may also play a role, and so may intake of red meat, alcohol, and caffeine.
Most fibroids — especially in patients with no symptoms—are diagnosed during routine vaginal examinations. They may also be detected through ultrasound, MRI, hysteroscopy, and laparoscopy, which can all also rule out other conditions.
Treatment options include medications and surgery. Medications used are over-the counter anti-inflammatory medications like ibuprofen; birth control pills; and intrauterine devices which release a progestogen hormone called levonorgenstrel, which stops the lining of the uterus from growing too fast, thus reducing bleeding.
Surgery may be required if the symptoms are severe and medications have not provided relief. Several types of procedures may be considered:
• MRI-guided per-cutaneous laser ablation (shrinking fibroids via needles and fiber-optic cable)
• MRI-guided focused ultrasound surgery (shrinking fibroids via sound waves)
• Uterine artery embolization (UAE) or uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) (cutting off the blood supply to the area via catheter)
• Myomectomy (removal of the fibroids)
• Edometrial ablation (removal of the lining of the uterus)
• Hysterectomy (removal of the uterus)
A uterine fibroid research study conducted by experts from the Mayo Clinic, the Cleveland Clinic, and the University of North Carolina in 2013 found that fear and lack of knowledge about treatment options may be preventing women from seeking treatment. It found that women delayed seeking treatment for an average of 3.6 years, with nearly a third waiting more than 5 years. "Our study shows that women suffer too long before seeking treatment. This can narrow their range of effective options," said Dr. Elizabeth A. Stewart, lead author of the study, said. "Women are concerned about missing work and not reaching their career potential due to their symptoms…"
Research is critical to improving the education, prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment of uterine fibroids. Meridien Research has studies that are enrolling now at our St. Petersburg clinic. For more information or to see if you or someone you know may qualify to participate, please contact us today at 727-347-8839 or visit our individual study pages.


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Bubble show Nikita was able to enjoy a bit of lovin' this Thursday. With both Grey's Anatomy and CSI taking a knee, The CW's spy drama drew 2.16 million total viewers and a 0.8 demo rating, gaining 21 percent and 14 percent, respectively. Also helping Nikita's renewal mission was an elevated lead-in, as Vampire Diaries (2.79 mil/1.3) itself saw a small bump.
Vampire Diaries Exclusive First Look: Meet Present Day Klaus!
Elsewhere this Thursday:
8/7c | American Idol's results show drew 21 million viewers and a 6.3 demo rating, on par with Pia's ejection episode. Placing fourth behind ABC's Wipeout and CBS comedy repeats, NBC's Community (3.5 mil/1.4) was down 22 percent, while The Paul Reiser Show premieerd to just 3.3 million people, with a 1.1 rating. Curbed enthusiasm, indeed.
American Idol Recap: There's Only One Sure Way to Get Him to Go
9/8c | Bones topped the hour — and was the night's most-watched scripted program — with 11.9 million viewers (up 6 percent), while its 3.7 rating marked a 12 percent week-to-week gain. Will Ferrell's arrival brought to The Office (7.7 mil/3.9) double-digit increases, which set up up Parks and Recreation (5.23 mil/2.6) for modest bumps of its own.
Rate the New Office Boss: Good, Bad or Just Ferrell?
10/9c | A repeat of The Mentalist (10.8 mil/1.9) dominated, while NBC's sitcombo of 30 Rock (4.5 mil/2.2) and Outsourced (3.54 mil/1.7) trounced Private Practice's own rerun.
What did you watch this Thursday?


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FMC Acquires Turner White Communications
~ Expanding peer-reviewed, evidence-based, self-guided study and assessment resources to all key decision makers in the U.S. integrated health care system ~
Parsippany, NJ – July 31, 2017 – Frontline Medical Communications (FMC) is proud to announce the acquisition of all print and digital Turner White properties including the Journal of Clinical Outcomes Management® (JCOM®), Hospital Physician®, Hospital Physician® Board Review Manuals, interactive websites and mobile apps.
Upon announcing the agreement, Alan Imhoff, CEO, FMC stated, "Ongoing changes impacting health care access and delivery underscore the importance of providing key decision makers, in all locations, practical applicable medical information and professional development tools." He continued, "Turner White's products and market reach compliments FMC's content offerings, and combined provide health care providers and payers with essential resources designed to support their advancement and help them optimize measures effecting the quality and value of care."
Doug Grose, President, Digital and CFO, who led the acquisition, noted the rationale of engaging the managed care/payer markets and bringing new content to our market leading HCP audience.
Bruce White, President of Turner White Communications, agreed, and said, "Joining FMC's extensive portfolio is an important development that will enable us to expand reach via the MDedge® platform. We're excited to provide more clinicians evidence-based information on standards of care and support those involved in formulary decisions with clinical outcomes. In addition, helping physicians study for board reviews, maintain certification, and earn continuing education credit is an important part of our mission as these efforts ultimately impact quality care."
Non-retail pharmaceutical spending in federal and non-federal hospitals, long-term care and HMO locations totals $59B (invoice price), increasing 25% from 2012 to 2016 (Quintiles IMS National Sales Perspectives Dec. 2016). JCOM®, Hospital Physician® Board Review Manuals, and Federal Practitioner® reach 100% of the HCPs and key decision makers throughout this integrated health care system including residents, physicians, NPs, and PAs, medical and pharmacy directors, formulary directors, directors of quality assurance, case managers, among other key decisions makers.
Bruce will join FMC as Vice President/Group Publisher, working closely with JoAnn Wahl, President of Custom Solutions. Together, they'll develop integrated, educational programs and sponsorships for clients to reach key decision makers across these managed markets. Lea Drag, National Account Manager, Managed Markets, will assume responsibilities for print advertising and digital optimization efforts. To discuss the extensive opportunities, contact Bruce White at 610-996-5002 (mobile) or email at [email protected] Lea is available at 732-551-6800 (mobile) or [email protected]
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About JCOM®
Journal of Clinical Outcomes Management®, a peer-reviewed, indexed, monthly journal, affiliated website and digital edition, is in its 23rd year of publication. As the first and only clinical outcomes application-to-practice journal, JCOM provides more than 40,000 physicians and managed care decision makers evidence-based practical information for improving the quality and value of care. A key feature is the case-based review, which provides a critical review of the literature, translating evidence into practical information, and helping clinicians improve the safety and cost effectiveness of care. Additional content includes original research, clinical reviews, and reports on improvements and system innovations.
About Hospital Physician® and Board Review Manuals
Hospital Physician is an online, multispecialty resource for residents and hospital staff. It provides concise review articles and case reports on a wide range of clinical topics. Didactic features help residents sharpen their skills. Board Review Manuals are clinical monographs designed to supplement other materials used to prepare for board exams. Published 4-6 times per year per specialty, each manual emphasizes fundamental skills in the evaluation and treatment of patients with specific diseases and addresses core topics providing a concise review of essential facts and concepts for board exam; each includes an interactive (online) self-assessment section and app versions are available. Content development is under the editorial oversight of experienced academic physicians. Current and past volumes cover more than 20 specialties.
About Frontline Medical Communications
Frontline Medical Communications Inc. is one of the healthcare industry's largest medical communications companies and a leader in digital, print, and live events. The Company leads in HCP-level targeting and is ranked 1st in combined web and print engagements. With the launch of MDedge®, our state-of-the-art integrated web portal, and audited database, FMC meets the marketing challenges of our clients with superior reach, optimal sponsorship opportunities, and flexible advertising programs. We reach 1.2 million+ physicians, NPs, PAs, and other HCPs through more than 35 media brands serving 24 distinct markets. Print reach surpasses 800,000 and extends digitally with newsletters, interactive Web sites, mobile apps and digital editions. FMC delivers indexed and clinical review articles and medical news daily from on-site reporting at major medical meetings; many in collaboration with notable societies and medical associations. FMC produces live events and digital click-for-credit CME through affiliation with Global Academy for Medical Education, LLC (globalacademycme.com).
Visit frontlinemedcom.com | Twitter |Facebook |LinkedIn.
Alan Imhoff, CEO, 973-290-8216, [email protected]
Bruce White, Vice President/Group Publisher, 610-996-5002, [email protected]
Frontline Medical Communications
7 Century Drive, Suite 302|Parsippany, NJ 07054-4609|Main: 973.206.3434|Fax: 973.206.9378
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THE MOTHER OF ALL STAR WARS POSTERS. If you're looking for the ULTIMATE Star Wars movie poster, look no further - YOU JUST FOUND IT!
This is a RARE one: The famous 24-sheet Movie Theater Billboard rendered by legendary poster artist Tom Jung. This amazing artifact of cultural significance was made in 1977 to advertise the upcoming film Star Wars, produced by 20th Century-Fox - The rest of the story we all know. Star Wars became a force of world changing history that still impacts everyone on the planet today. This is the beginning of that movement.
This 24-sheet billboard poster size was only issued when the film first came out. Almost all the billboards were pasted up and used, so only a FEW survived. There are less than ten of these known WORLDWIDE! That's RARE by any standard! Many consider it the HOLY GRAIL of ALL Film Posters.It's definitely THE MOTHER of ALL Star Wars posters. This poster, as was the case with all 24-sheet posters manufactured at the time, was printed in 12 separate paper sections. When assembled, in total it measures 19 feet 7 inches by 8 feet 9 inches. That's a pretty precise exact accurate measurement. How do I know this? Right at about 25 years ago I obtained another one, which, in 1999, I had professionally linen-mounted in one solid piece. I carefully measured it then, before it was cut down from the stretcher. I went to great lengths to have it professionally photographed back then, and so I'm able to provide this great photo now - you can really see how stellar of an item this original truly is. That's how it was issued back in 1977, folded. Photo #2 is of those folded sections unmounted in Excellent++ unbacked condition. Photo #3 is a stamp on the back of the poster to show the paper hanger how it goes together.
This original can easily be mounted in one section, but I'll leave that decision up to the new owner. As a service, I can provide the winner with all the necessary information on where and how this can be done for them, if they so choose to have it mounted. Many collectors like to keep these type of items in their original state. Either way, it's a winner beyond compare. If you're looking for investment/museum quality item.
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The Performance Engineering team at Esri is excited to release a new build of PerfQAnalyzer (PQA), build 172. This build further exposes the Workspace and FeatureClass using EditCommand script command; allowing the user to gather performance metrics for opening a database and feature class. To test this, compile the installed MyCommand sample and copy the MyCommand.dll output assembly to your <My Documents>ArcGISScriptCommands folder. Start the PQA and load the script named 'Workpace, FeatureClass Broadcast Test.scr' located in the sample folder. Edit the script, pointing to a valid Workspace and FeatureClass, then execute the script.
Additional information regarding this build pertains to licensing. The standalone version of the PQA now works with any ArcGIS Desktop basic or editing license; previous PQA builds required an editing license. The ArcMap version add-in version of the PQA does not check out a license, ArcMap checks out a license, this has been the licensing model since the original release of PQA. Lastly, as of this build (172), the PerfQA Analyzer for ArcGIS 10.3 requires .NET 4.5; all earlier versions of the use .NET 4.0.
To download the tool, please use the links below. (Please note, this release also includes PQA at 10.4 for your testing needs.)
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Wait, What? Sony Says Venom Is Part Of The Marvel Cinematic Universe
Sony and Marvel really need to get on the same page about their plans for Venom and all the other related Spider-Man characters who are being queued up to get the live-action treatment. Ever since their landmark deal to allow Peter Parker to enter the MCU, the exact specifics of what exactly that would involve have been hazy at best, with each studio refusing to clarify it. At this point, it seems like they don't even know themselves what's really going on, and it's led to a whole lot of confusion amongst fans.
We know that Spider-Man is being lent to Marvel for them to use him in the MCU, which we've already seen in Captain America: Civil War and will see again next month with his own solo outing, but beyond that, we're unsure of what the plan is. We imagine he'll show up in Avengers: Infinity War as well, and if Tom Holland is to be believed, then we'll get two sequels to Homecoming too, but nothing's really been confirmed just yet. What's perhaps even more confusing though is what's going on with Venom.
Sony's gearing up to get a project off the ground featuring the character, with Tom Hardy taking the lead role, but we've heard numerous times now, from numerous people, that Venom is going to be placed in a separate cinematic universe, one that the studio's also going to throw Black Cat and Silver Sable into. And that's just the start. From what we understand, Sony is looking to build their own Marvel universe populated by numerous Spider-Man characters. Sounds great, right? Sure, aside from the fact that Spider-Man himself won't be involved. That's because this cinematic universe is separate from the MCU. Or is it?
In what's only caused even more confusion now, Sony's Amy Pascal is saying that Venom exists in the same universe as Spidey. She doesn't specifically say anything about the MCU, but in a recent interview, the producer noted that it's all taking pace "in the same world."
"Both movies will now take place in the world that we are creating for Peter Parker." Pascal explained. "They'll be adjuncts to it, they may be different locations, but it will still all be in the same world. And they will be connected to each other as well."
Confused yet? Just wait, it gets worse. When asked if this means that Spider-Man will appear in the Venom movie, here's what Pascal offered up.
"There's always a chance. I think one of the things that Kevin has done with Marvel that's so brilliant, is bringing the fans along, and making each movie feel like a chapter in a book. That you have to read that chapter in order to go forward. And I think the investment that fans get to feel in being part of a larger story and understanding what's happening, is something that I know Sony would want to emulate."
What the Sony head honcho says does indicate that Venom may be in the MCU after all, but given that we've been told several times now, very explicitly might we add, that the character exists in a separate universe, we're really not sure what to think anymore. And it's unlikely that Homecoming will make things any clearer.
Perhaps she just means that Spider-Man may appear in Sony's universe, rather than having Venom and the others in the MCU? Either way, hopefully the two studios will get on the same page sooner rather than later, as it's causing much frustration and confusion and is making it a bit difficult to get excited for Venom.
We'll continue to keep you posted as more information comes to light, but in the meantime, tell us, what do you make of Pascal's comments? Give us your thoughts in the usual place!


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A Blade of Grass Introduces Two New Fellowships
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK—A Blade of Grass, the Brooklyn-based nonprofit that strives to provide resources to creatives who demonstrate artistic excellence and serve as innovative conduits for social change, has established two new fellowships that will support art projects in Los Angeles and New York–based, emerging artists of color.
The fellowships will be offered in 2020 as part of A Blade of Grass's annual Fellowships for Socially Engaged Art program, which awards eight artists or collectives $20,000 each. The deadline to submit applications for the 2020 fellowship cycle is October 16. More information about the opportunities can be found on A Blade of Grass's website.
This year's socially engaged art fellows were Kevin Bott, Ras Cutlass, Daresha Kyi, Shaun Leonardo, Tara Rynders, Monica Sheets, and the collectives House/Full of Blackwomen and John Malpede, Henriëtte Brouwers, and Rosten Woo.


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If you are uncomfortable with the sight of blood, you can still pursue a career in health care. You can specialize in Radiology especially diagnostic radiology. Also physicians who specialize in Psychiatry and Internal medicine do not usually come across procedures involving blood. If you like counselling then psychiatry may be a good option for you.


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Giving it to you straight since August 2005. As of November 2013, everything's moved over to http:///www.dannystack.com/blog
Saturday, November 12, 2005
New Look
Every time I'd check my favourite blogs, I'd come back to my page to find it blinked into invisibility because of the pink links. This doesn't happen for everyone, I know, but it was driving me nuts.
So there you are.
However, I didn't realise I'd lose most of my links and what nots. It's taken me months to get this far (I'm such a non-techie head) so give me a few days to restore the blog back to what it was with the links and previous posts.
I would link to Lee Thomson's blog - I think it's www.leethompson.blogspot.com - and his counter discussion to my argument that we should want to write for more UK TV rather than ignore it in favour of US fare. It sparked off some interesting comments by UK writer Stephen Gallagher and Canadian scribe Dennis at Dead Things On Sticks blog.
It's Saturday, tea-time. It was a good day of international sport (rugby & football) so I'm off for a few beers and a chicken casserole before I settle down for the (pen?)ultimate episode of Jed Murcurio's uncompromising medical drama Bodies on BBC3. I'll get round to bringing the blog back up to scratch over the weekend...
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- James Moran said...
Ugh, happened to me the first time I switched templates. Never again - which is why I now have 8000 copies of my template text in various files scattered over the world.
If it's any use, a Google cache of your page is here:
View the page source, and you can copy all the link sections and things, and shove them back into your new template fairly painlessly. Give us a shout if you want a hand, I've spent ages farting around with my own template.
- 12/11/05 20:52
- Lee said...
Hey, looks better.
No "p" in Thomson, by the way...leethomson.blogspot.com
Excuse the shamles self-promotion!
- 12/11/05 22:11
- Danny Stack said...
James, you're my hero.
Not sure how to align the margins for the links section but I'm not too bothered. Or should I be? Bloggers are fussy peeps after all.
- 13/11/05 00:26
- Lee said...
You've left your ul tags open after the "Links", and "Screenwriting Blogs" sections. Change them to /ul and everything will snap back into place.
Incidentally, you've also left some of the link tabs open, in these and "The Good Stuff" section. That's why the last design kept lighting up like a christmas tree every time anyone moused over it. Add (in tags) /a and /li to the end of each link, and they'll behave much better. It'll take less than a minute to copy and paste, or I can e-mail you the edited code (nothing better to do, waiting for the bathroom, born fussy.)
- 13/11/05 11:15
- Danny Stack said...
- 13/11/05 11:55
Looks much better from where I'm sitting!
Thanks for all the interesting articles Danny.
- 13/11/05 15:18
- James Moran said...
Nice! Looks really good. Don't forget to take a copy of your template text, juuuuust in case...
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Freeport View/Navion Rally
We set out on the 10th for a 30 day trip to Florida and the Texas Coast hoping to make it to Big Bend National Park on the Rio Grande. The first 5 days we will be at the annual rally of View/Navion Motorhomes. Many like ours date back to 2006-7. This Rally began in 2006 at Grayton Beach but moved to Freeport 4 years ago to Live Oak Landing RV Park. The park is on the North side of Choctawhatchee Bay in a sheltered swamp. It has small boat access to the Bay and Gulf of Mexico at Destin. This is now the 8th year for this rally and we enjoy meeting new members of the group and renewing friendships with the old timers. My newest gadget is a Garmin Vivofit bracelet which actually motivates me to get more exercise. Today I walked 2 miles round trip to a convenience store and put on 7354 steps many of which were going back and forth from the pavilion which is a long way from our campsite. What surprised me was the number of new View/Navions. However, it is because people are now having auto custom paint shops painting their faded gel coast with all new graphics. You now can't tell a 2006 from a 2015 by looking at it. One 2006 had been stored outside and calculated that the cost of storing it inside for 7 years was the same cost of having it painted after that time. Our 2007 has been stored inside and has a finish close to looking like new but the 2007 graphics.
A new game was revealed tonight called Right-Left-Center. We played with 25 people on one long table. Each player puts down $3 on the table in front of them. You then roll 3 special dice which determine whether you give a dollar to the player on your right, left, or in the pot. Besides the 3 dots on the each dice there are 3 dots. When these come up you get to hang on to your money. The game goes on until the last player with any money left wins to pot of $74. I was one player away from being the winner. It's alot of fun and doesn't take a long time to learn the rules.
Florida Home Bargain
On my hike to the convenience store I took this sad photo of a home that we saw 4 years ago and is still for sale by owner. You can still get cheap property in Florida.
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Arsenal v Watford Live Stream Match Details
DATE: March 11th 2018
WHERE: Emirates Stadium, Arsenal
COMPETITION: English Premier League
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Fans can also watch Arsenal v Watford live stream across the Sky Sports Premier League channel on Sunday afternoon with the kick off at 1:30PM for UK viewers.
This all-important Super Sunday Premier League clash will also be covered on various sport radio channels as well as live commentary blogs. If you want an All Arsenal perspective then make sure to join us on Facebook or Twitter where we'll be doing live key commentary as the Gunners look to win for the first time in four league games. Don't forget to check out the full and detailed match report after full-time on-site.
Arsenal v Watford Head-to-Head Record
Arsenal had a 2017 to forget against Watford, losing back-to-back Premier League fixtures home and away. The most recent coming this season in October, with Troy Deeney and Tom Cleverley grabbing the goals for the Hornets, in a comeback win at Vicarage Road. Both sides since then have been out of form and if there's ever been a time to 'must win' a league fixture for the Gunners then this is it on Sunday. Wenger will be hoping his side can find inspiration from the 4-0 win against their opponents in the same fixture last season at the Emirates, in an emphatic victory.
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Arsenal v Watford Match Implications
Thirteen points stand in the way of Arsenal and a spot in the Premier League top four this season, and even the boss has admitted it's not going to happen with just nine games left of the season. So damage limitation will be the name of the game, and regardless of any result this Sunday the Gunners will remain in seventh spot. However, winning will be paramount as there's now just a five point gap with Burnley in eighth catching up after their recent victory. Watford on the other hand would all but secure their Premier League status with three points taking them to 39. Defeat would open the door to a closely fought battle below them to close the gap.


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Ron Dermer is Israel's ambassador to the United States.
Hamas's four-step formula for success is by now familiar. First, get a media that is largely hostile toward Israel, simply ignorant or both to ignore Hamas's genocidal goals and excuse its terrorism. Second, put Palestinian civilians in harm's way. Third, force Israel, while defending itself, to kill some of those civilians. Fourth, rely on that same hostile and ignorant media to blame Israel for these deaths.
In Gaza, step one began some seven weeks ago. Hamas called for tens of thousands of Palestinians to join a weekly "March of Return" — effectively, the flooding of Israel with millions of the descendants of Palestinian refugees from the War of Independence (which five Arab nations started, promising to throw the Jews into the sea).
The March of Return was to culminate in a mid-May march on "Nakba" day, which Palestinians mark each year to remember the "catastrophe" of Israel's creation.
Palestinian "marchers" were told to break down the security fence separating Gaza from Israel, a clear and present danger to all those living in Jewish communities only hundreds of yards from that fence.
Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas in Gaza, could not have been clearer about his goals: "We will take down the border and tear out their hearts from their bodies."
But as thousands of Palestinians showed up to achieve that murderous goal, the media was determined to tell another tale. Press reports insisted that the march was "against the occupation" and "for humanitarian relief" in Gaza. Such nonsense continued even as rioters destroyed the very infrastructure that enables Israel to deliver food, medicine and supplies into Gaza.
This Last week, the media narrative shifted. Despite all evidence to the contrary, suddenly we were told that the riots in Gaza were against the opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem. "Marches over embassy move take on violent edge" read a headline in The Post, one of many similar headlines around the globe.
The media also insisted that these riots had been peaceful protests, or "mostly" peaceful, whatever that means. Apparently, grenades, molotov cocktails, fire kites, explosive devices, guns and machetes don't quite hit the media's bar for what constitutes Palestinian violence.
Mahmoud Zahar, one of Hamas's founders, said that calling what happened in Gaza peaceful protests was a clear "deception." In Facebook posts, Hamas called for the rioters to "bring a knife, dagger or gun," and embedded its own forces in the crowds, ready and willing to kill and kidnap Israelis. Not surprisingly, these facts barely merited a mention in the news coverage.
With the media playing ball, the stage was then set for step two — putting Palestinians in harm's way. Hamas pushed the Palestinian masses toward the fence, falsely claiming that Israeli soldiers were abandoning their positions and that the fence had already been breached.
Step three was inevitable. Once nonlethal means, from fliers to tear gas, were exhausted, the choice for Israel's army was simple: Let a violent mob of thousands of people breach the fence, exposing the surrounding Jewish communities to the risk of slaughter, or defend those communities with lethal force. That choice is no choice at all.
The stage was set for the critical final step — get a biased media almost always ready to believe the worst about Israel to demonize Israel. Just like the blood libels of old, Israel was falsely and widely accused of perpetrating a massacre.
Now that the libel against Israel has spread around the world, the truth is beginning to get its boots on. A senior Hamas official said that 50 out of the 62 dead were members of Hamas. Those figures would make the Israeli military operation to stop a violent mob of thousands of people trying to infiltrate our border under a dense cloud of smoke arguably one of the most surgical in history.
While one journalist and a British member of Parliament who rushed to condemn Israel have apologized, others are unlikely to follow. Most of those in the media who constantly target Israel will probably not give a second thought to the damage they have caused.
But they should. Because while they cause damage to my country's reputation, they actually cost Palestinian lives. By proving to Hamas that the media can be manipulated time after time, the media is only encouraging Hamas to continue to employ this ghoulish strategy.
How to keep this from happening again? Hamas could stop being Hamas. But that is unlikely to happen.
Israel could stop defending itself. But that will never happen. As has been said: Better bad press than a good eulogy.
But there is another way to put an end to this despicable practice: The media can stop demonizing Israel for defending itself. By not giving Hamas the PR victory it seeks, the media would actually be doing something to save innocent Palestinian lives rather than being complicit in their tragic deaths.
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The Role of Automation in Digital Transformation
Marketing Automation
As automation technology continues to evolve, the capabilities—and expectations—of marketers evolve alongside it.
Better automation goes hand-in-hand with real-time access to customer data and behaviors, including both digital and nondigital touchpoints. It comes as no surprise that advances in technology further empower marketers to put customers at the center of the experience, personalizing messages and delivering them when customers are most receptive to their content. Combining deeper and richer data sets with learning models, marketers can create granular content and trust automation to deliver that content in optimal fashion at scale.
Simply put, the marketing tech of the future can do what humans can't. The ability to analyze mass quantities of user data in real time, split that data into segments, identify anomalies, create scoring models and predictive content recommendations, and then deploy market messaging that resonates with consumers as individuals at scale requires a new breed of automation capabilities and technology platforms. While this cognitive tech isn't necessarily new science, only recently have we attained the computing power, coupled with decreased costs, that's necessary for mass adoption.
Still, we're just scratching the surface of how this tech will revolutionize marketing theory.
How Automation Benefits Marketers
Increased automation has already begun to reduce the time and effort required in delivering communications to optimize campaign performance. For campaigns that span multiple lines of business and agency partners, marketers' abilities to optimize spending and correct course in real time adds up to meaningful budgetary savings in a time when every marketing dollar needs to go further.
In addition, automation allows marketers to leverage customer engagement opportunities with fast, personalized responses at scale. As customers become increasingly digital, the brands that anticipate and meet their high expectations of immediate personalization will create more lasting relationships with their customers and drive more revenue than competitors that are slower to adopt and leverage automation technology.
Personalized engagement is equally critical to companies that convert and transact offline. By automating points of engagement throughout the customer journey regardless of channel, marketers can boost conversion no matter when consumers decide to pull the trigger.
Fortunately, automation tech can help identify where these points are, allowing brands to anticipate when customers will convert and target them with the most effective content and incentives. The more relevant that content becomes, the better. Given that consumers utilize both digital and offline channels in the consideration process, content that embraces their journeys with a holistic perspective is more likely to win conversions.
No Risk, No Reward
Every new technology and approach, though, isn't without its risks, and marketers who implement automation before developing a strategy for it are likely to come away frustrated.
Before investing in any new technology, companies should consider how they want to use it. Consider some of these questions:
- Where are the opportunities for cost reductions, engagement increases, and conversion rate boosts?
- Where does the real-time data come from?
- Will these processes enhance the consumer experience or burden it with excessive, irrelevant information?
Marketers who consider and prioritize goals first can avoid these problems. It is critical to create a cohesive strategy for the rollout of a data-driven automation program. This way, you can analyze information and reveal insights into the efficacy of varying forms of marketing spend and measure against success criteria.
Thus, consider the role of programmatic media buying, from audience targeting to real-time bidding. Rich data—married through first-, second-, and third-party sources—allows marketers to refine their targeting techniques and automate transactions through real-time bidding. Machines can't replace human planning, but they can empower people to build smarter strategies and then optimize their execution.
Set Automation in Motion
To put automation to work and capitalize on its benefits, marketers should follow these tips:
Marry Content With Measurement
Customers convert when they get the right message at the right time. By measuring the effectiveness of content against different audiences, you can use marketing technology to automate the generation and delivery of that content. Don't get overwhelmed by data or scale, though. Define audiences, create content, and map the variations of content to these audiences. This serves as the framework that allows you to programmatically generate, deliver, measure, and optimize at scale through an automation platform.
Identify All Consumer Touchpoints
Every time a consumer interacts with your brand, that's an opportunity to gather useful data. Enrich data stores by collecting information at each turn, then use that data to fuel the decisions of automation software, ideally as close to real-time as possible.
Listen to Users and Build Contextually Relevant Messages
Consumers will tell you what they want, so listen to them. You should constantly measure and optimize communications through engagement data, tweaking tactics in response to customer feedback. In addition, treat every customer as an individual, using automation software to deliver this messaging.
Data-driven automation is at the foundation of smart marketing in 2018 and beyond. By collecting customer data and making every interaction feel personal, brands can use automation to increase engagement and ultimately conversion, thereby automating the boost to their bottom lines.


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Hi Horse Pals ~
Your on to something there!
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Delaney |
May 28, 2011 at 02:04 PM
That is so cool! I think I'll do it sometime!
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June 11, 2010 at 02:33 PM
Hi Sara ~
We're glad you found us! Happy Halloween to you, too! Stay tuned to see what we are going to be for Halloween - we'll post photos!!
Thanks, we really love to ride!! Do you ride? If you do, send us some photos of you and your horse and a bit about you, and we'll post it on the blog for all of our Horse Pals.
Happy Trails,
@raya and Avery
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October 17, 2009 at 08:16 PM
Hiya I hope you have a good Halloween i just found out about this site your way cool and look like awesome riders
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October 17, 2009 at 09:32 AM
cool! we saw this on the crafty crow!
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March 28, 2009 at 08:43 AM
Hi Cayce ~
We had an awesome Halloween! Check out our post and send us some photos of you all dressed up!
Your Horse Pal,
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November 01, 2008 at 10:36 AM
That's cool. Have a good weekend @raya. Did ya'll have a good Halloween? We did.
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November 01, 2008 at 03:12 AM
The comments to this entry are closed.
Araya and Avery are young equestrians and entrepreneurs with a passion for life!


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Noemie Emery of The Weekly Standard roasts our passive President and his progressive enablers. My favorite line (so far!):
When one thing goes wrong, it may be an accident, but when five do at once—Iraq, Syria, Libya, Ukraine, and our border—the man at the helm may have something to do with it, and a foreign policy based largely on John Lennon lyrics may be the proximate cause.


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The BBC's DV Solutions department has ordered 50 units of Canon's new XF305 compact HD camcorder from CVP, the largest supplier of Canon HD equipment in the UK.
The XF300 and XF305 are already selling well to independent production companies, as the cameras are the most affordable models approved for HD use by the BBC. The new order positions the XF305 as the successor to Sony's HVR-Z1 tape-based HDV camcorder, which became the most popular compact camcorder for SD production after DV Solutions had bought large numbers.
The XF300 and XF305 are the first compact camcorders to record internally at a 50Mbps data rate, one of the requirements the BBC has for HD broadcast applications. It records onto solid-state Compact Flash cards.
"We are delighted that the BBC has placed this order with us as it clearly demonstrates that not only is the Canon XF305 the BBC's preferred handheld HD camcorder but that CVP is the BBC's preferred supplier," said Phil Baxter, CVP's CEO.
The BBC has also chosen Sony XDCAM EX PMW-350 and Sony PMW-500 models as its new shoulder-mounted 2/3-inch ENG cameras for news and current affairs (see the full story at http://www.tvbeurope.com/main-content/full/bbc-chooses-xdcam-for-eng). The PMW-500 is the first XDCAM EX solid-state camcorder to record at 50Mbps and has the same form factor as the PMW-350 (which records at up to 35Mbps).


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Well, we all know how special first dates are. They come with an overflow of adrenaline rush inside of us, shivers going down the spine and the classic butterflies in the stomach. Amidst all this, comes the bigger picture. WHAT TO TALK ABOUT? HOW TO KEEP THE CONVERSATION INTERESTING?
You are meeting a guy for the first time; you obviously have no clue as to what his likes and dislikes are. What does he do, what interests him and what doesn't. And that is not it, you by all means wish to make that first impression so good that it lasts long and makes him ask you out for a second date. It's natural that you'll ponder upon the conversation starters. You would tremble and it may get awkward.
To rescue you from the awkward 'what to say next phase' following are the best questions that you can ask and indulge in an interesting conversation.
1. What is something you want to try in your life?
Ask him about the things he wishes to try in his life. Make yourself aware of all the things he would love to do and wants to do. This will give you an insight onto his adventurous side, if he has any. This would be a great conversation starter; he'll think that you are interested in knowing things about him.
2. Which fictional character can you relate yourself with?
This question may seem a little too intellectual or interrogative but this would actually give you a fine picture of what he thinks of himself or how sees himself. The character he tells you would have the qualities he possesses, so it would be much easier for you to make out his likes, dislikes and personality.
3. What's something you are not so good at?
Let's skip the monotonous question 'what are you good at or what do you do the best' and ask this thing straight. Well, it may come off as too bold but you can always make it light hearted by telling your own example like you can say I am terrible at cooking, what is something you wish you could do better? This will help you know his flaws. Also, this will show how much he knows himself and wishes to work upon himself.
4. What's your goal in life right now?
Ask him about his goals, his targets and his desires. You'll know how career oriented he is, how much he takes his life seriously and wishes to accomplish something.
5. What do you hate about dating?
Well, this is an important question for obvious reasons. You most definitely should ask him this. His answer would help you avoid things which he considers as a turn off and would help you to do things which he wants a girl to do for him. Also, this question will give you a hint to what's going to happen after the date, how you guys would take things forward.
6. If you could possess one superpower, what would it be?
This is something which we all would love to answer. It's not related to dating but it is an interesting question to put forward. It would make him take off his mind from all the dating stuff. He would love to answer this and would consider you interesting and good to talk with.
7. Which is your favorite book?
A guy who loves to read is a cherry on top isn't it? Yes it is. I would personally like a guy who is intellectual and reads good books. A person who reads is knowledgeable. And who knows his favourite book might be your favourite too. How great would that be? You'll have so much to discuss upon.
8. Do you know how to cook?
One of the traits we all wish guys possessed. Cooking involves patience and calmness. If he loves to cook, you would know you are with a guy who is patient. Also, a guy who can cook great meals for you while you lay off in laziness would be the loveliest thing to ever happen.
9. Do you have any Tattoos?
Ask him if he has any tattoos, this would be an interesting conversation starter if he has any. The sort of tattoo he has will tell you a lot about his personality. Tattoos symbolise courage and commitment. If he has a tattoo, he is ready for a commitment because tattoos stay lifelong. Guys who can guarantee commitments are desirable.
10. What's your horoscope sign?
This may seem an old school question but it can be a great test for compatibility. Knowing his horoscope would help you a lot in knowing if you both are compatible with each other or not, whether he has a temper or is an easy going person. A lot can be derived from horoscope signs.
11. What do you do to relax yourself?
Relaxing oneself can involve a lot of things like going on a walk, taking a spa session etc. If he says drugs or alcohol, you must walk away that time itself. Nobody wants a guy who is addicted to substance. It's a major turn off.
12. When was your first kiss?
Well if you wish to make the conversation a bit flirtatious, you should go for this question. Break the interviewing session into a lighter conversation. This question will set the mood right for your date. After all healthy flirting never killed anyone.
13. Have you ever cried while watching a movie?
This is an interesting question to ask in order to know if he has a sensitive side. If he replies in affirmative, you'll be aware that he is opening up to you and is letting you witness his tender side.
14.What are a few things on your bucket list?
Everyone has a bucket list. Something we want to do or accomplish. Let him tell you about the things he has on his bucket list. If things which he has on his bucket list matches with yours, you both can dream of how to accomplish them. Also, you may get fascinated by the things he has on his list, and you could totally add it onto yours.
15.Who is your celebrity crush?
It may seem a little pointless but actually it is very advantageous. The name of the celebrity he replies would be the type of girl he feels attracted to. The type of girl he admires and wishes to be with. This will help you know his choice in women. Isn't it cool, to ask a question in an indirect manner that you were dying to ask but thought you'd look desperate.


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People who have never been interested in sewing before or who only practiced sewing as a hobby in their younger years may wonder what it takes to get started or get back into sewing. Many of these prospective sewists often wonder what are the essential sewing tools that would make up the perfect beginner sewing kit? And what's the cost to stock up on these items to complete various projects?
Below is a list of tools that can be considered "essential" for the beginner sewing kit. They are the tools you want to learn the name of, have in your sewing box and learn to use if you want to try various sewing projects to see what you like doing.
For your convenience only, each image links to the actual product on Amazon so you can check the price and compare it to your local alternatives. You certainly don't need to buy these items here if you need them, but it won't cost you any more and it would certainly help us run the site;)
1. Bent Handle Shears
These shears can get really expensive. However, this is truly a case of getting what you pay for, and every expensive pair is well worth their price tag. The most important features for these shears include a sharp blade, a good fit for the way your hands are shaped, and a good weight to the pair. The shears should be kept for fabric only. They need to be sharpened once a year. This service is sometimes offered by a specialty store like Jo-Ann Fabrics for free. Watch for the ad. Also, watch for sales at Jo Ann's, since you can pick up a good pair of shears at a cheaper price during a sale.
2. Regular Straight Scissors
These scissors will be used for general tasks, like cutting patterns and paper. This means quality is not as much of an issue. It is important to remember not to cut plastic with these scissors. That can dull the blade quickly and make them hard to use when they are needed for a pattern.
3. Embroidery Scissors
Thanks to their small size, these scissors are great for snipping off threads that are left over after the project is completed on a sewing machine. They are good for when you start and finish a line of stitching as well. These scissors can be simple and cheap or very ornate and have a price tag to match. That is up to your preference – and your budget.
4. Pinking Shears
These scissors have blades that have notches cut into them. They come together and cut a zigzag pattern into the fabric. This method of cutting prevents fraying. A good use for pinking shears is to cut the already cut edges of the fabric before you wash it. This can cut down on a tangle of fraying threads when the material comes out of the washing machine.
Technique Tip: Cutting with pinking shears is slightly different than using other types of scissors. Hold the blades steady and bring them together on the fabric, allowing the cut to start with the second rear tooth. Release the scissors after the cut is made and move them along, lining that second rear tooth up with the last notch of the previous cut. For the best results, make sure to completely close the scissors on every cut you make. This ensures a full cut.
5. Straight Pins
It is almost impossible to get any project done without straight pins. They are put into the fabric to hold things in place as you cut and adjust to make sure the garment will fit correctly.
6. Pincushion
Since you need the straight pins, and the feeling of a pin sticking into your toe or the ball of your foot is not pleasant – this is another key item to have in your sewing kit. The pincushion gives you an easy place to store the pins and keeps them from falling onto the floor and becoming a hazard for your sensitive feet.
7. Needles
You will need two types of needles – those for your sewing machine and hand needles to complete project details that won't be manageable with a sewing machine. Universal needles are a good first investment. They fit into almost any machine and can be used on different fabrics and projects. For a situation where you will be working with thicker fabrics, needles made specifically for those fabrics or tougher fabric, in general, will come in handy.
Meanwhile, hand needles are sold in packs of 20. Some people note a preference for a specific brand, while others tend to purchase what is easily available in a local store. Either way, the needles are only good for about eight hours of use. After that, a new needle should be used.
8. Tape Measure
The one in your toolbox is not going to help here. You need a soft tape measure – one that will go around the body and take measurements of the human form. It is also a good idea to make sure you can read this tape measure easily. Inaccurate measurement will mean a project that can not be worn.
9. Seam Gauge (Hem Guage or Sewing Gauge)
All three of these names apply to a ruler that has a special slider attached. This slider can be set to a specific measurement. The seam gauge has a hollow area that helps guide your tailor's chalk. Meanwhile, the slider is a good visual reference while pinning, pressing, sewing or attempting to keep darts even. These rulers are flexible, but after time and extended use, they can get bent. It is a good idea to get a replacement at that time.
10. Clear Ruler
Typically made of acrylic, these rulers come in different shapes and sizes. For a large one, check the quilting section. Meanwhile, you can use these to make new measurements while referencing a previous mark or cut. You can also sew the material while seeing where other areas are marked. These rulers improve accuracy while they cut down on the time spent on a project.
11. Tailor's Chalk
During a project, material needs to be marked. The most common and long-trusted tool for that is tailor's chalk. It is smart to buy two colors – typically white and blue. That way, you have a color to use on light fabric and one to use on dark fabric.
Many people prefer the tailor's chalk since it shows up clearly during the project, is easy to apply and easy to remove. If you prefer the idea of water-soluble pencils or pens (or the air soluble variety), make sure to test them on an area of the fabric that won't be seen in case they won't come off.
12. Thread
Other than the needle, the most important tool to have for sewing is the thread. Once you start working on various projects, you will have multiple colors of thread. To start, buy a large spool of black and one of white. From there, you can buy colors as needed. Thread is labeled for different uses, such as hand sewing, machine sewing, etc.. Stick to the recommended uses. Also, it pays to note the brand of thread and whether it works well with your machine or is a brand you like to use and want to buy again. Some people develop a brand preference and only work with one brand of thread.
Remember: You will go through a lot of threads in the course of a single sewing project.
13. Seam Ripper
Mistakes happen. For that reason, it is wise to keep that seam ripper handy. If you recently purchased your sewing machine new, you most likely received one as an accessory with the machine. if not, they are cheap enough to purchase.
14. Iron and Ironing Board
It is not necessary to buy expensive iron to use for sewing projects. It is important to make sure the iron has a steam feature and can be used for various fabrics. Most garments made during a sewing project will need room to be spread out, so invest in the ironing board as well. A tabletop iron is not going to be able to accurately handle most projects.
15. Muslin
Muslin is a cheap material that can be purchased and used to test patterns. This saves you money on expensive fabrics. The fabric does not have to be muslin; it only has to be cheap and usable for various projects. If you happen about a good sale where fabric is cheap, stock up with the intention of using it for testing patterns.
Once you have these tools in your sewing kit, you are ready to sew. For the more experienced sewists out there, if we missed anything you think is essential, please let us know in the comments below.
Good luck and happy sewing!
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Danbury, Soph., 103 pounds
The Hatter sophomore went 33-10, won the Danbury Holiday Tournament, collected his first FCIAC title and was third in the LL tournament.
James Porzillo
Pomperaug, Fresh., 112 pounds
The Pomperaug freshman was the runner-up in the SWC final in a close 2-1 loss to Anthony Amorando of New Milford. A week later he claimed third in the Class L tournament with a 5-0 decision over Amorando. A third place finish in the State Open capped a solid freshman season.
Charlie Costanzo
Danbury, Soph., 119 pounds
Before the season, Costanzo set a personal goal of winning three titles. The Hatter did not disappoint. Along with a 41-7 record, he claimed the FCIAC, the Class L and the State Open titles. Costanzo also came within one point of a New England title as he lost a 6-5 decision in the final.
Alex Blank
Ridgefield, Senior, 125 pounds
Blank, a 2006 State Open champion, came within one point of his second title in three years. After winning the FCIAC and LL titles, Blank came up just short and lost the Open title to Nick Marouski of Windham 2-1.
John Gouveia
Newtown, Junior, 125 pounds
Gouveia reached the 100 career victory milestone and then ran his season record to 34-0 with a championship in the SWC tournament. An illness ended his season early in the Class L tournament but could not erase a great season in one of the state's toughest weight classes.
Mike Frick
New Fairfield, Junior, 130 pounds
Frick brought an individual renaissance to the legendary New Fairfield program. The junior collected an SWC title and a Class M championship before coming up just short in the State Open final.
John Smith
Danbury, Sophomore, 135 pounds
Smith posted a 36-8 record against some of the best competition in New England. The sophomore also won the Danbury Holiday tournament and the FCIAC title before finishing third in the Class LL tournament.
Tucker Schaefer
Danbury, Junior, 140 pounds
Schaefer might be remembered best for his thrilling final match pin that secured the Hatters victory over nemesis Mt. Anthony in December. However, the junior also won the Danbury Holiday Tournament, FCIAC and Class LL titles. A fourth-place finish at the Open sets up high expectations for 2009.
Jon Goncalves
Danbury, Senior, 145 pounds
The Hatter captain finished his career with a 100-36 record and a 25-8 record in his last season. An injury prevented another FCIAC championship but could not stop a third-place finish in the Class L tournament.
Dean Smith
Danbury, Senior, 152 pounds
Smith was undefeated in the regular season and in the state of Connecticut. The Hatter captain went 28-1 and collected a Danbury Holiday Tournament title, his third FCIAC championship, a Class LL championship and a State Open title. During the season, Smith suffered a knee injury, a concussion and three broken fingers and still was able to regularly beat the best, including fellow all-area selections Andrew Ford and Michael Bellagamba.
Andrew Ford
Bethel, Sophomore, 152 pounds
Ford was featured before the season began and did not disappoint when it ended. The Bethel sophomore won the SWC tournament, won the Class M title, and finished second to Smith at the Open in a 1-0 final classic. He is clearly the favorite for an Open championship in 2009.
Michael Bellagamba
New Milford, Senior, 152 pounds
If not for Smith and Ford, Bellagamba might very well have claimed multiple titles. The New Milford tournament winner was second in the Danbury Tournament to Smith, second in the SWC tournament to Ford, claimed the Class L title, and finished third in the Open behind both Smith and Ford.
Nick Wood
Danbury, Senior, 160 pounds
Wood finished his career with a 83-25 record and 26-13 senior season. He was third in the FCIAC and fifth in Class LL.
Cody Griswold
New Milford, Senior, 171 pounds
Griswold used his final season to dominate the SWC regular season and tournament. The Green Wave grappler then took the Class L championship before finishing second in the Open to Tim Vollaro of Somers in a 7-6 decision.
Joe LaDuca
Danbury, Senior, 215 pounds
LaDuca looked dominant through the season and finished with a 22-6 record. An injury prevented his entry into the FCIAC tournament but the senior still took second in the Class LL before running out of gas in the Open. Overall, LaDuca finished his career with an 82-28 record.
Humphrey Swift
Danbury, Junior, 285 pounds
The junior had a breakout year with a 40-6 regular-season record and his first FCIAC title. The heavyweight then took the Class LL championship before a fifth-place finish at the Open ended a great run.
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'Survivor' 26×04 "Kill or Be Killed" — Phillip Contains the Threat
Last week, Bikal won the reward/immunity challenge bringing drama to the Gota tribe which anticipated a split vote. The split vote between Shamar, Eddie, and Hope ending in Hope being voted out. In Bikal, Malcolm and Corinne found the hidden immunity idol while Andrea and Cochran get Brandon on their side to shove Corinne out.
Reward Challenge:
Two members from each tribe are placed on separate platforms, the rest of the tribe must use planks to transfer them to the final platform. After that, everyone must swim to a final, small platform which every member must climb onto. The first team with all eight members on or above the top platform wins the reward. The reward for winning this wonderful challenge is a bushman with a home warming gift. He knows how to live off the land, so he'll come to the winning tribe's camp and teach them to do the same as he also brings a chicken and fruit. Bikal has an extra member on their team, so Cochran gets to sit out. No giddy-girl comments from me during this challenge!
Brenda and Andrea are the ones walking the plank for Bikal with Julia and Laura walking for Gota. They are dead even at this point, until Laura keeps faltering as Andrea and Brenda speed through. Gota falls behind as the favourites get their girls through first. They catch up on the small platform. Shamar immediately has a plan to kneel down with the girls climbing on top of him and everyone else on the outside. It sounds like a great plan, and does work really well but the slight lead Bikal had gives them the win. When everyone jumps off the platform Shamar cheers at first thinking he'd won, awe poor Shamar.
When the bushman comes he gives them demonstrations and it really seems like a fun time more than anything. There were some great lines from Malcolm and Cochran including Filipino Gollum, and Cochran talking about himself coming off as a predator.
Immunity Challenge:
Members must swim to a platform, climb to the top, smash a tile, retrieve a key, and swim back until all of the keys are back on land. The two remaining tribe members will use the five retrieved keys to unlock to open a chest full of sandbags. The sandbags are then used to knock down all the blocks on a ledge so the team flag is raised. The first team to raise their flag wins immunity.
Bikal has an early lead and Erik has no problem getting the first key. Sherri for Gota clips the key but doesn't have it fall so she has to go back up until she breaks it. Brandon is back with Bikal's second key almost at the same time as Sherri with Gota's first. Eddie knows he has to make up time so he has a running start on the platform and helps his team catch up. Malcolm gets the last key for Bikal and they have a lead unlocking the chest. Phillip and Cochran are working on the locks and get them all done before Gota is back on shore working on the locks. Phillip throws for Bikal as Laura has a tough time with the locks. When Gota gets their chest open Reynold tries to catch up and makes a lot of ground really getting them back in it, but Phillip keeps his lead and wins immunity for the favourites.
Gota (Orange/Fans):
When they get home from last weeks tribal council Eddie and Sherri have it out because they were turned on again. Sherri really doesn't come off as likable, but then again, Reynold doesn't seem to chummy either. Reynold and Eddie expect they'll be the next to go, and mention that Gota will never win challenges without them, but they aren't winning challenges now so… After the reward challenge Reynold immediately wants to vote off Laura for slowing them down, and then Shamar is sleeping in the shelter and he's back on that frustration. This time the entire tribe is feeling it when Shamar lays down some rules: bring him rice once a day and he'll stay in the game. Suddenly everyone is thinking he needs to go which is great for Reynold and Eddie.
That night there's a hurricane with massive winds and a rat infestation to make it even better. The next morning they have cuts and scratches all over from it and I can't imagine a worse night in the jungle. Shamar wants to get his eye fixed, because apparently he scratched it and now it's puffy, and he's acting like a big baby with all of his problems. Jeff comes out with medical to give an assessment. I love that the medical people are always Aussies or Kiwis, makes me feel a little bit at home in all of this, although I guess they're two of the closest places a lot of the time with the training this show wants. They make sure nothing is wrong with his eye by putting in an orange dye as Jeff talks to him about his "difficult journey" during the game. The medical discover there are two divots on his cornea which could affect his vision and they can't do anything about them in the camp. They advise that he gets pulled from the game to get it fixed and everyone breathes a sigh of relief that he'll be leaving the game. Reynold quickly makes a journal saying he mistakenly thought it wasn't serious, but goes on to say Shamar was still lazy and an ass. Well, aren't you friendly.
When they're back from the immunity challenge everyone acknowledges Reynold's massive contribution to the challenge, definitely keeping him safe for the night. Finally they're realizing the smart decision is to vote out Laura because she's by far the weakest link, but Reynold is concerned about whether to play the idol.
Bikal (Purple/Favourites):
I never realize how much I miss Phillip until the episode comes on each week. This time, he's "containing the threat" which is Brandon by giving him a nickname to make him feel like part of the alliance. I love that everyone goes along with Phillip's craziness, but not only that… Brandon seems to genuinely feel happy about getting welcomed by Phillip because he's infiltrated the alliance. Phillip can't actually be the ringleader of his alliance, can he? Andrea gets frustrated as Phillip gives the final three members of Bikal a name: Phillip is The Specialist, Dawn is True Grit, Erik is The Silent One, Corinne is Dominatrix, Andrea is The Eliminator, Cochran is The Intelligencia Attaché, Malcolm is The Enforcer, Brandon is The Conqueror, and finally Brenda is Serenity.
Tribal Council:
The big discussion during tribal is how everything has been affected by Shamar's exit from the show. Reynold gets to talk more about his Shamar obsession and the alliance is mentioned a lot. He also brings up how without him and Eddie there would be no chance of winning challenges. Laura says this vote will show whether the tribe things strength or alliance is more important. Until the merge it should always be a no brainer: physical strength comes first to keep numbers for a merge, then alliances can prosper. Laura brings up possible twists that could happen with jumbled tribes, but that just makes her seem silly putting predicting the future ahead of physical strength.
I love when titles of a show get mentioned during the episode, and this time Eddie got the winning line as he's voting for Laura. Reynold gives up his idol, Jeff tallies the votes and it looks like strength won out. Laura is voted off with the votes going 5-1. The one vote not for her was for Reynold and it didn't even count. How awful.
Next Episode "Every season there is one moment that nobody will ever forget." Brandon seems to have actually gone crazy this time, throwing stuff around and dumping out all of the tribes rice. Why would you do such things?


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With the success of Scooby-Doo, the forumula of mystery solving teens with comedic pet was repeated endlessly on Saturday mornings (see a previous post: Those Meddling Kids!). With the success of The Archies and their number one hit "Sugar, Sugar", the formula of the teen pop band was also recycled ad nauseum in Hanna Barbera Saturday morning offerings.
The Amazing Chan and the Chan Clan combined both elements: The Chan kids solved mysteries with the help of their loveable dog (voiced by the same guy that voiced Scooby Doo!) and were in a pop group with music sung by Ron Dante (the guy that sang The Archies songs!) and supervised by Don Kirshner (the guy that supervised The Archies... and The Monkees!).
When the show was initially dubbed, it was determined that the Chinese accents were too thick and us 70's kids would be confused. Subsequently, all the original Chinese voice actors were ditched, and were replaced by more Anglo voices.... including Jodie Foster as Anne Chan!
That's Anne Chan below in the baseball cap. She's a tomboy. Her sister, Suzie Chan is the hot one. Sort of a Velma - Daphne thing going on.
Stanley Chan is the guy in the greenish shirt on the left (in the image below) who always said, "Wam Bam, We're in a Jam!". He was voiced by Lenny Weinrib - the same guy that played H. R. Puffinstuf and did the voice of that miserable piece of shit, Scrappy Doo.
Complete episodes of The Amazing Chan and the Chan Clan are actually available to watch for free on Veoh.... I don't imagine many of you would want to sit and watch a whole episode, but at least check out the show's unique intro.
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People talk about twins and most of us have probably heard about the unique bond that they share. I never really knew much about this until I became the mommom to twin Grandbabies. They are like all children in that they are adorable, innocent and leave you awestruck! But there is of course something different and inexplicable.
The way they play and communicate through a simple gesture or one word is so much fun to watch and to decipher. At this point they refer to each other as brother in nickname form. They fight like all siblings do and then all is forgotten within a short time.
The main thing that shouldn't surprise me but always does is their personalities. They are total opposites and it is easy to tell them apart by their smile and facial expressions. Recently one of the boys smiled and looked just like his brother and I remarked "Wow you look so much like your brother" and I was shocked with the realization that they do indeed look just alike. To us they are so different in every way.
Becoming a parent was life changing for me and now being a Grama is double the fun!