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We've organised "Japan Festival on the Sunshine coast" since 2016.
You will find many Japanese festival attractions at Matsuri, including Japanese food stalls, music, traditional Japanese to y(Kendama, shateki) and gorgeous Japanese items.
This year we also include drawing competition and Anime Cosplay competition. At our exhibition booths you will find traditional arts and crafts workshops with activities like Origami and calligraphy.
Over on the stage you'll find yourself entertained by traditional festival dancers, as well as Budo (Japanese Martial Arts) demonstration, taiko performance, Japanese Healing such as Reiki and much more.
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Back to Journals » Psychology Research and Behavior Management » Volume 10
Acute alcohol effects on facial expressions of emotions in social drinkers: a systematic review
Authors Capito ES, Lautenbacher S, Horn-Hofmann C
Received 21 July 2017
Accepted for publication 30 October 2017
Published 5 December 2017 Volume 2017:10 Pages 369—385
DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/PRBM.S146918
Checked for plagiarism Yes
Review by Single-blind
Peer reviewer comments 2
Editor who approved publication: Professor Igor Elman
Eva Susanne Capito, Stefan Lautenbacher, Claudia Horn-Hofmann
Physiological Psychology, University of Bamberg, Bamberg, Germany
Background: As known from everyday experience and experimental research, alcohol modulates emotions. Particularly regarding social interaction, the effects of alcohol on the facial expression of emotion might be of relevance. However, these effects have not been systematically studied. We performed a systematic review on acute alcohol effects on social drinkers' facial expressions of induced positive and negative emotions.
Materials and methods: With a predefined algorithm, we searched three electronic databases (PubMed, PsycInfo, and Web of Science) for studies conducted on social drinkers that used acute alcohol administration, emotion induction, and standardized methods to record facial expressions. We excluded those studies that failed common quality standards, and finally selected 13 investigations for this review.
Results: Overall, alcohol exerted effects on facial expressions of emotions in social drinkers. These effects were not generally disinhibiting, but varied depending on the valence of emotion and on social interaction. Being consumed within social groups, alcohol mostly influenced facial expressions of emotions in a socially desirable way, thus underscoring the view of alcohol as social lubricant. However, methodical differences regarding alcohol administration between the studies complicated comparability.
Conclusion: Our review highlighted the relevance of emotional valence and social-context factors for acute alcohol effects on social drinkers' facial expressions of emotions. Future research should investigate how these alcohol effects influence the development of problematic drinking behavior in social drinkers.
Keywords: alcohol, alcohol effects, emotion, encoding, social drinking context, facial action
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In the Nursery the Morning Class have been exploring the topic 'Show and Share' and taking it in turns to share their experiences over the Half-Term break. They went on to create a scrap-book using their 'Snap-shots', photos and drawings which has been added to the 'Nursery Library'.
The Afternoon Class have had fun exploring the Literacy Focus 'The Runaway Pancake' after so many children were excited to tell their friends about celebrating 'Shrove Tuesday' with their families. They drew the characters from the story, made 'Story-Maps' and went on to re-enact the narrative using puppets.
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I'm pretty sure if Aquaman dropped into the race right now and just said "Washington outsider" and "regulations are killing us" for two weeks, he would be the frontrunner for the Republican Presidential nomination through December.
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is the fourth GOP Presidential candidate to lead a national poll over the last three months, which naturally causes skepticism about how long the Newt surge can last. But here's something Gingrich has done that other GOP flavors of the month haven't: he's nearly matched former Mass Gov. Mitt Romney in a poll of the New Hampshire GOP primary.


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Imagine the conversation (in nature during creation)….the rose says, "You are going to cover me in what… and that's going to make me stronger, sweeter, more lovely?!"……………LOL
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I am recently reminded of how God uses everything, even the worst of things that might happen to us, for the overall good, making sure that it produces something of value, so that no experience is a waste.
The words wandered down my fingertips onto the keyboard before me, as a typed a response to a friend. I knew, as it was being parlayed out, that it was the unifying knot to so many loose ends. We all get a glimpse of this, in the spirit and the natural, from time to time. Like the story of the Phoenix, that rises from the ashes. All of life is about advancement, progress, transformation even from the ashes of what to some would seem to be desolation.
Our christian walk…day in and day out, the life we have led up to that point and the events that transpire from that point of perspective forward, are all part and parcel of this. God knew, before we were born that we would be His 1 Peter 2:9, our names written in the Lambs book.Ephesians 1:11 Every action, mistake and blunder is appropriately worked to align you with a divinely appointed opportunity to confront your need for salvation. Once that was met, it led to more opportunities to surrender, to yield to His molding, all of which is His work, His initiation, His Mercy & Love. It, for sure, is our Blessing of Blessings, to which is futile to ignore and unprofitable to attempt. Romans 11:29 for God's gifts and his call are irrevocable.
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But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
Ephesians 1:11
In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
Recognize this, when you find yourself in that position, where you feel as if manure has been heaped upon you. This is your opportunity to learn, to grow, to rise more beautifully, stronger and with a benefit that most other flowers aren't afforded. It's that resilience, yielded by the process, that will sustain you for a time you may not have encountered yet! If you examine a rose, the thorns grow before the bud does, this is certainly Fathers design of protection for that tender bud & flower perched above. The Lord tends to and prunes His precious flowers. S0, Be Still (*Psalm 46:10) and Rise Above (*Psalm 18:48)!
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SIBO-SP Slave IDs
"Select" is kind of a misnomer, because in actual fact it's a question. The SIBO/EPOC16 device has a list of device IDs it knows how to speak to. Although these device IDs refer to specific ASICs and their modes, it's also possible to think of an ID as an ASIC's "language", For example, ASIC4 can "pretend" to be ASIC5 in Pack Mode. More on this later.
This SSel packet contains an ID number. This ID number refers to one of a number of different ASIC chips that could be in a slave device. Here's a list of the device IDs we've found so far and the devices they refer to.
|ASIC2 Slave
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|ASIC5 Peripheral Mode ("ASIC5 Normal" in OSSIBO.INC)
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|Unknown (undocumented, detected on Workabout)
|Unknown (undocumented, detected on Workabout and Workabout mx)
|Unknown (undocumented, detected on Workabout mx)
Each SIBO/EPOC16 device has a list of IDs it can speak to. When a SIBO-SP port is initialised, the SIBO machine first sends a "Reset All" command. This tells all slaves to stop what they're doing and listen for a SSel packet. Then, the SIBO/EPOC16 device goes through its list of IDs, starting from the top. It asks the slave, "Do you speak ID:x?". If there's no reply, it goes to the next ID on the list until it gets a reply or runs out of IDs.
The list of IDs is different for SIBO Serial Ports and SSD ports. This makes sense - the types of device that could be connected to a SIBO Serial Port are different to what would be put in an SSD port. However, the different types of SSel IDs that each device sends are interesting.
This is a list of SIBO devices with the IDs they send out on each port. Anything marked "unknown" is because I haven't been able to test it yet (I don't own an MC200 or Workabout 1MB and I don't have the right connectors for the MC or Workabout ranges).
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|Series 3
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|48, 6, 2, 3 1
1 Wmx also sends ID:56 at boot on the SSD port whether the door is open or closed.
What's interesting is that for every SSD port I could test, it asks for at least one ASIC that can handle some sort of peripheral, all the way back to the MC400, possibly even further. Although I don't know this for certain, I assume an ASIC2 in Slave Mode was a precursor to the ASIC4 in Extended Mixed Mode.


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Given the escalating cost of dwellings in Australia's major cities, cash-strapped househunters are having to find new ways of getting a foothold onto the property ladder – and that means rentvesting.
New research from State Custodians Home Loans, finds that 74 per cent of people now think rentvesting is a good strategy for those struggling to get into the market.
What our survey revealed: for many rentvesting is the only way to buy into property
One quarter (25 per cent) of Gen Y – young people aged 18 to 34 - who are struggling the most to buy a first home, now feel rentvesting – a term that has gained more prominence in Australia compared to anywhere else - is the best idea as it's simply not possible to obtain property any other way.
In the survey of 1,006 people nationwide, 33 per cent of all Australians polled across all ages say they're in favour of rentvesting as it allows people to build equity and live where they want instead of living in a mortgaged house in an area they're not keen on. Some 31 per cent like that it allows you to get into the property market sooner, and 29 per cent say it's a good way of providing you with two income streams – rent from tenants and tax benefits.
Gen Y and the lure of the lifestyle factor
In particular, many Gen Y respondents feel it is a good way of affording them the lifestyle they want. Around 26 per cent of Gen Y like that it allows you to live in a high-quality rental home (which would be out of their price range to buy) whilst raking in income from elsewhere. Additionally, 32 per cent of Gen Y feel it can be cheaper overall to rentvest than having an owner/occupier mortgage, leaving them more disposable income to spend on other things.
State Custodians general manager Joanna Pretty says the question of lifestyle has become one of vital importance to young people in recent times. "More and more young people are choosing to rent in desirable, trendy areas to be close to work, friends and amenities," she says.
In this 'lifestyle-focused' era, a great rental in a fashionable area can be seen as a more desirable option than buying a place far from the action. However, while these areas provide a great lifestyle, they tend to be more expensive to both rent or buy which creates a real dilemma when it comes to saving for a home.
The research also showed that both Gen Y (78 per cent) and Gen X (75 per cent) are more likely than Traditionalists aged 65 plus (66 per cent) to think that rentvesting nowadays is a good idea. Additionally, whilst 26 per cent of Gen Y feel it's more desirable to live in a better-quality rental home than a worse quality mortgaged home, only 19 per cent of Baby Boomers aged 50 – 64 feel the same way.
Ms Pretty says these attitudinal differences reflect how much Australian society has changed. "In previous generations young couples settled down quicker and were eager to secure their first home as soon as possible, even if it was nothing flash. They were more prepared to buy properties and fix them up in areas that were not on their radar simply to secure a place.
"However young people are now settling down later in life and choosing to - or forced to - rent for longer periods in order to save up enough money for an initial deposit. Or else they're taking their time to consider their next move and focusing on other things like their career or travel, so they're entering the market later. What's more, for many the prospect of buying a place that may require some work, given people's busy pace of life nowadays, isn't so appealing."
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Whilst for some, rentvesting may sound like the answer to their househunting prayers, Ms Pretty also cautions that there are drawbacks to consider such as not having the satisfaction of living in your own space and being at the mercy of a landlord.
"There are strong pros and cons for both rentvesting and buying," says Ms Pretty. "With such a lot on the line it's really vital the you carefully consider your financial circumstances before taking any kind of plunge and talk to experts who can advise you on what option is right for you."


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CAST: Noah Schnapp, Bill Melendez, Hadley Belle Miller, Alex Garfin, Mariel Sheets, Venus Omega Schultheis, Rebecca Bloom, Noah Johnston, Madisyn Shipman, AJ Teece, Marelik "Mar Mar" Walker, William "Alex" Wunsch, Francesca Capaldi, Anastasia Bredikhina, Kristin Chenowith, Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews
RUNNING TIME: 93 mins
BASICALLY…: While Charlie Brown (Schnapp) tries to pluck up the courage to talk to the Little Red-Haired Girl (Capaldi), his dog Snoopy (Melendez) takes to the skies to fight the Red Baron…
For 65 years now, the Peanuts comic strip by Charles M. Schulz has captured the imagination of millions of readers worldwide, giving the type of surprisingly mature and resourceful voice to children that no other comic strip would probably dare to back then. Most people can still recognise the characters in an instant, whether they be the eternally-bald Charlie Brown or the white beagle Snoopy and so on, and the general timelessness of the comic strip and its morals still ring true to the younger generation even to this day.
These qualities and more are beautifully captured in Blue Sky Studios' Snoopy and Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie (to give its unnecessarily-long UK title), which is rewardingly un-cynical in its loyalty to Schulz' original vision, and displaying a fondness and genuine sweetness that most children's films nowadays seem to lack in the midst of all their corporate pandering and inability to actually care (it's no coincidence that one of the trailers screened before this showing of the film was Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip… yeah.)
Given that this is an adaptation of a long-running comic strip, one that never had such a concrete storyline, the one they give to this film is deliberately slight and flexible; simply, the anxious and consistently unlucky Charlie Brown (voiced by Noah Schnapp) harbours a crush for the Little Red-Haired Girl (Francesca Capaldi), and tries to better his social standing over the school year in order to impress her. That's really it in regards to the main storyline, which allows for episodic focuses ranging from book reports to school dances to getting a perfect score on a test; it's refreshingly grounded material, especially for a big-budget animated film from a major studio, and it's easy to relate to Charlie Brown's struggles as, at some point surely, we've all been in those situations where we feel the world is against us.
For obvious reasons, director Steve Martino (who to date has also made the only decent Dr. Seuss movie with Horton Hears A Who!) and co-writers Craig and Bryan Schulz – Charles' son and grandson respectively – decided that wasn't enough to entertain the kids for an hour and a half, so as a side-plot Snoopy (voiced through archival recordings of the late Bill Melendez, who provided his voice in the old cartoons) imagines himself a World War 1 Flying Ace and takes to the skies in his doghouse bi-plane (which we never see the bottom of, in a clever eye for detail) in pursuit of the Red Baron and a female dog named Fifi (voiced, a little pointlessly, by Kristin Chenowith). This will certainly be what grabs the children's attention more than perhaps Charlie Brown's problems, but if that is indeed the case then at least those scenes are fun enough in their own right.
All throughout, though, there is some truly inspired animation by Blue Sky which manages to replicate the 2D designs and drawings that Schulz originally cooked up and place them within a more modern CG environment. Even the frame rate is slowed down slightly so that it is closer to 2D animation, similar to a trick The LEGO Movie pulled by slowing down its frame rate to make it look more like a stop-motion animation than the CG wonder that it was. Some animation purists will argue why the animators just didn't make the film using traditional animation if they're going to this much effort, but when the CG is this stylised and looks absolutely fantastic then it's not a major issue to be cautious about.
The animation isn't the only thing preserving Schulz's legacy without tarnishing it; by having writers and producers Bryan and Craig Schulz on board, direct relatives of the late artist, the film dedicates itself to making sure that the characters and environments stay exactly as the creator intended. No modern technology is seen anywhere in this film, instead using more timeless objects like corded telephones and typewriters instead of computers and mobile phones like the comic strip did, nobody starts cracking wise about current pop culture trends like twerking or the Kardashians (thank God), a nice jazz score as with the previous specials dominates the soundtrack instead of pop songs by artists nobody will remember in five years' time (save for a track by Meghan Trainor and instrumental from a Flo Rida song, but even then they're very minimal and honestly not that bad) and no bodily function gags are even suggested, as can be the case with lowest-common-denominator children's "entertainment". Everything feels timeless, as it should be, and we can be certain that this will be a rare family film that holds up for years to come.
The sweet nature of the film is completely charming, and because these are memorable and likable characters you're with them every step of the way. It's also very funny, thanks to the influence of producer Paul Feig's natural talent for slapstick humour that actually works (even though there can be a bit too much of it at times), and it's bound to get children as well as adults laughing whenever it pops up on screen.
This is, very simply, the best possible movie that could have been made about Schulz and his ageless imagination, and as the final shot of the film reminds us that this is, indeed, Peanuts by Schulz.
Snoopy and Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie is a delightful adaptation of Charles M. Schulz's comic strip which manages to stay true to the original morals and characters, while also boasting some fantastic animation and genuine warm-heartedness that should make this an essential family film to watch this Christmas.


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Asian Tribune is published by E-LANKA MEDIA(PVT)Ltd. Vol. 20 No. 80
DMK gives 48 seats to Cong, 13 seats to Marxists
[b]DMK gives 48 seats to Cong, 13 seats to Marxists[/b]
By M Rama Rao - from New Delhi
[b]New Delhi, 10 March (Asiantribune.com):[/b] The DMK has sorted out smoothly the most ticklish seat adjustment with allies. Thus the DMK led alliance is one-up on its rival, AIADMK led front, which is still busy picking up allies and throwing the red carpet for the new comers. The latest to cross over to the AIADMK ranks is BJP's lone MLA in Pondicherry, A M Krishnamoorthy. He resigned from the assembly and joined AIADMK in the presence of Jayalalithaa in Chennai on Thursday.
The DMK –led front's seat sharing formula was Okayed at separate meetings M Karunanidhi held with allies. TNCC president M Krishnaswamy expressed satisfaction with the allocation of 48 seats. This is a gain of two seats since Jayalalithaa allowed Congress only 46 seats in the 2001 elections.
The deal was stuck after hard bargaining in Chennai and Delhi and some last minute hectic telephone lobbying from Delhi.


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When we hear the word "exercise", the first thoughts or images that come to mind are Health clubs, weight training and huffing and puffing our way to fitness.
BUT if you think of exercise as 'me in motion' what do you see—
- Taking care of ourselves
- Providing flexibility to prevent falls
- Maintaining muscle tone
- Ensuring a good blood flow to our brains
- Boosting our moods
- Providing a chance to meet new people and socialize with friends
- When outdoors, providing a source of vitamin D and fresh air
As seniors, in addition to being persons with many different physical and intellectual limitations, our needs for exercise can be as individual as each of us is. Perhaps you use a wheelchair, or a walker. You might have bad knees or a knee replacement along with breathing issues, weight control issues or a pacemaker. It can really be hard for us to participate in 'regular exercise', so we need to look at imaginative ways to get the exercise we need.
But before we can do anything, there are a few important rules to follow.
- Always check with your doctor. Remember to tell him what medications you are on.
- Follow your doctor's recommendations before starting any exercise, including checking with a physiotherapist or an occupational therapist
- When exercising, remember to take a list of your medications and health issues so your instructor and friends know in case of any emergency.
Now that this is taken care of here are some ideas to get you 'in motion'
- We have many ways to get moving. We go for walks, 'lift weights' and do our stretches and bends.
- A kid's colourful parachute can be used inside or outside of the house. There are a number of websites with variations of games that can be played. This helps with our arms, stretching, breathing, and co-operation.
- If you don't have access to a parachute…then try things like folding pillowcases, towels, helping with bedding or folding laundry.
- There are other chores that are part of every day living yet help with 'me in motion': Emptying the dishwasher (bending stretching and balance), sorting and putting away laundry, throwing folded socks into the drawer, collecting the garbage (again bending, stretching and walking.)
- Mealtime is often a social time at home. Dinner can last a long time. It is not just about the eating. It is a time to laugh and talk about our day. It can also be a good time to get some exercise. Play a game of toss using empty medicine cups or a hacky sack ball. Don't forget to clear the table first. This encourages stretching, arm and hand co-ordination and dexterity. Of course, there will be bouts of laughing and may require heavier breathing – both of which increases oxygen flow and relaxation).
- During the summer months everyone can help with the gardening. If you use a wheelchair, you can help with the flowerpots (urns), hanging baskets and railing baskets. It starts with the annual trip to the nursery where everyone picks out the flowers and plants that each person wants to grow. This trip gets us a healthy dose of Vitamin D, sunshine, fresh air and walking.
- In the cooler months and inclement weather we tend to stay indoors more. This doesn't mean that you need to stay home though. There are plenty of malls to go to. A great chance to 'people watch' while you are socializing, walking and window shopping. Again, lots of exercise while having fun.
- You do not need to buy expensive exercise equipment. There are so many things that can that be used as exercise equipment. Going to the dollar store keeps the cost down considerably. Small soft balls can be used for throwing into pails or to each other. There are many inexpensive toys available that help with co-ordination as well as stretching and bending. Those Velcro catching mitts are great for catching and throwing.
If you are not sure what activity to do, just think about all things you used to like to do. Or, you can make a list of some new activities you might like to try now.
- But remember: be sure to wear the proper clothing and shoes for the type of exercise you choose.
- Check to see if you need special equipment to do some activities
- Check to see if a friend would like to join you… the buddy system makes it safer and more fun.
- Check the area that you are using to ensure that it is well lit, clutter free and accessible to you.
- Make sure you eat at least two hours before you exercise, drink plenty of water before and a little, if needed, during your exercise.
- Rest when you feel the need – PAIN IS NOT GAIN!!
- When exercising outside remember to check the weather and the air quality for your health.
- STRETCH, STRETCH, STRETCH before and after to relax your muscles.
Here are some places to check out for 'Me in Motion' Links
- Canada's Physical activity Guide
- The Toronto fun guide (seniors section)
- Parks, forestry and recreation: Toronto parks
- Malls for walking
- Club 55+ in York and clubs in your neighbourhood
- Libraries
- Meet at the pool in your apartment building and have a group aqua fit with friends
- Use the exercise room in the apartment building and if you need special equipment then talk to the superintendent or a committee in the building to see if they can help to get the safe equipment for you (check with ODSP too)


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Does Russia Have A Cogent Middle East Strategy?
Russia, in fact, has shown itself very leery of the uprising in Syria. It vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution aimed at pressuring Syria's president to stop his crackdown on protestors. And Russia's support for Syria's Bashar al-Assad has put it at odds with not just the West but also the Arab world. That has some analysts in Russia doubting whether the Kremlin really has a cogent strategy for the Middle East. NPR's Corey Flintoff reports.
COREY FLINTOFF, BYLINE: The dilemma for Russian policy in the Arab world can be illustrated by two very different events that took place this week. On Tuesday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was greeted by cheering crowds of Assad supporters in Damascus.
UNIDENTIFIED PEOPLE: (Foreign language spoken)
FLINTOFF: Lavrov said Russia was willing to serve as a mediator in the conflict, although Assad's forces continued their assault on the opposition.
Meanwhile, a very different scenario was playing out in New York. Russia's UN ambassador, Vitaly Churkin, appeared at a hastily called news conference to deny rumors that he had threatened the prime minister of Qatar. The rumors, which were widely circulated in the Arab media, said that Churkin had warned the Qatari leader that Russia would wipe Qatar off the map.
VITALY CHURKIN: There was nothing, no even hint of any threats, intimidation, rudeness from me or from the prime minister of Qatar for that matter.
FLINTOFF: Russia's relations with Qatar have been strained since December, when Russia's ambassador to that country was allegedly manhandled by customs officials in Doha. Although Churkin denied using any bullying tactics, he added something that sounded vaguely like a warning.
CHURKIN: Apparently somebody is trying very hard, in order to drive a wedge between Russia and, you know, the Arab world. If it's somebody who is really coming from the Arab world, I think there is a very good Russian saying, which they, I think, should keep in mind: don't spit into a well. You may well need it for a drink of water.
FLINTOFF: At this point, it's unclear who needs whom.
Analyst Yevgeny Satanovsky says Russia doesn't really need Syria as a trading partner. Satanovsky is president of the Moscow Institute for Middle Eastern Studies. He says Russia's support for Syria is part of a pragmatic effort to contain Islamic extremism by balancing opposing factions.
YEVGENY SATANOVSKY: Russians understand there are no non-dictatorship regimes in the Middle East. There is no chance for democracy of the Western style in the Middle East. And we try make balance.
FLINTOFF: But other analysts say Russia needs to be careful of its image in the Arab world.
Dmitri Trenin, director of the Carnegie Moscow Center, points out that Russia's stand on Syria puts it at odds with important members of the Arab League, such as Saudi Arabia.
DMITRI TRENIN: Saudi Arabia has enormous leverage on the global oil market. Saudi Arabia has resources that could be used to minimize Russia's control of parts of its own country.
FLINTOFF: He means the North Caucasus, the region that includes volatile areas such as Chechnya.
Trenin says that what Foreign Minister Lavrov tried to do in Damascus this week should have been done months ago, when the Arab Spring protests first erupted.
TRENIN: If Russia wanted to uphold its prestige as an important player, it needed to engage, more fully, in looking for a peaceful resolution to the Syrian conflict.
FLINTOFF: Both analysts say one of Russia's mains concern is keeping a lid on Islamic radicalism, the kind that's spreading in the Muslim parts of Russia's own territory.
Satanovsky says Russian policy seeks to play off the Islamic fundamentalist regimes of the Arab world against Iran. In putting such strong and public support behind the Syrian regime, though, Russia has put itself at a pivot point in the major struggles of the Arab World. It's not clear whether it has a strategy to affect the balance there.
Corey Flintoff, NPR News, Moscow.
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Guest Post: Author Alexandra Lambert Brenton Talks Humor in RomanceToday at Romantic Book Affairs, we'd like to welcome Alexandra Lambert Brenton—author of Tide's Ebb. Let's give her a round of cyber applause and a warm welcome. Take it away, Miz Lambert Brenton!
"Making the girl laugh" is key to many romance novels. Humor builds the romance and takes the edge off of the most alpha of heroes. I think this is why romance writers create the funniest dialogue. Think about Dain and Jessica in the classic Lord of Scoundrels. Dain is positively vile (he even frequents brothels—and it's not for the conversation). Jessica is so smart, pretty and perfect that you wonder how she'll ever end up with this jerk.
But Dain is not just a monster, he's also a master of the one-liner:
Jessica: "You great drunken jackass!"
Dain: "I did not give you leave to use my Christian name."
Jessica's dry wit makes her more than his match:
"I have the imbecilic idea that you're the prettiest girl I've ever seen. Except for your coiffure," he added, with a disgusted glance at the coils and plumes and pearls. "That is ghastly."
She scowled. "Your romantic effusions leave me breathless."
Sometimes, the humor is more situational, but it still pushes the couple together, like in this great scene from On Dublin Street:
"Babe," he gave me a look that suggested I was missing the obvious, "I never kid about blowjobs."
Our waiter had descended on us just in time to hear those romantic words and his rosy cheeks betrayed his embarrassment. "Ready to order?" he croaked out."Yes," Braden answered, obviously uncaring he'd been overhead. "I'll have the steak, medium-rare." He smiled softly at me. "What are you having?" He took a swig of water. He thought he was so cool and funny.
"Apparently sausage."
How do you top that?
But humor in romance is particularly tricky. Sometimes, we read romance for deeply personal reasons. Look at the thread-titles in Amazon's romance forum—it's full of very specific requests. Sometimes, we're looking for a romance to work through serious real-world problems (threads requesting "The heroine is hurt/raped/assaulted by the villain and the hero goes after him.")Sometimes, it's clearly wish-fulfillment ("Books with a big guy shy about his size?") or crazy-sexy fantasy ("Any books where H and h like to engage in public sex while dunking for apples at the Texas State Fair?") (ok, I made that last one up.) It's just not as personal in other genres (On the fantasy forum, we don't see posts like "Any good books with 2D/1E ménage?" (i.e., two dwarves, one elf…)
So what happens when you combine a genre that is intensely personal, with humor, which is always personal?
You get books that some people will love—and others just won't get at all. Take a wonderful book like Seduction and Snacks. Gavin is a foul-mouthed four-year old who says hilarious shit:
"Bad boys, bad boys, whatcha gonna do, watcha gonna do when they cut your wiener," Gavin sang as he pointed his gun at random objects.
"Wow, cops have gotten pretty hardcore lately" Carter muttered."
But for some readers, this isn't funny—it's proof that Gavin's mom, Claire, is a terrible parent.
I'm sure Tara Sivec doesn't actually believe in teaching four-years to say "HOLY SHIT", but it doesn't change the fact that these readers legitimately aren't feeling the story. Why though?
It comes down to is absurdity—some of us like it, and some of us don't.
Take this discussion in Seduction and Snacks between secondary characters, Drew and Jenny:
Drew came up behind Jenny then and wrapped his arms around her waist, leaning down to kiss her cheek.
"Excuse me, I was wondering if you have someplace I could put my boner?"
Jenny giggled and Liz gagged.
It's an awful line! Some of us giggle, and some of us definitely gag. But you're supposed to laugh because it's absurd that someone would say such an awful line.
I wish there was more absurdity and satire in romance right now (at least on purpose, because there are plenty of absurd plotlines… How many recent books are about billionaires with fathers who write completely ridiculous last wills and testaments that require the billionaire to marry within a year, or lose everything? Try enforcing that shit in court…)
Think about the gulf between Regency romances and Jane Austen. After reading Regency romance after Regency romance, it's easy to forget that Pride and Prejudice wasn't a love letter to the Regency—it was a satire of it. Pride and Prejudice's immortal opening line –"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife" is a laugh-out-loud smackdown of Regency values.
When I wrote Tide's Ebb, I wanted to inject some satire and absurdity into contemporary romance. What would happen if you acted like a romance heroine in real life? What kind of contemporary romance values need a gentle poke in the ribs? For example…
"it was good for every hot woman to have a slutty best friend because being able to judge your friends is one of the greatest gifts of friendship."
So I tried to write Jane Austen meets Tom Wolfe (but who am I kidding? The result is probably more Stephanie Meyer-meets-Tosh.0…)
Tide's Ebb
by Alexandra Brenton
|Sassy Manhattan lawyer Marianna Holt has the perfect life and the ideal fiancé. But a shocking bedroom revelation shatters her limits, her confidence, and her world. When her law firm sends her out of New York for the first time, Marianna feels lost at sea.
Life-long Rhode Islander Captain Lawrence doesn't need high-maintenance city women or a last name. When the gruff sea captain saves Marianna from drowning, he knows he's in over his head. The head-strong odd couple shares only two things: a deep dislike of each other, and an undeniable attraction. Sparks fly, but will they catch fire at sea? Tide's Ebb is based on a true story.
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Amphenol ICC has launched the CTW series fan module connectors
CTW (Card-to-Wire) fan module connector comes with a flexible design for card-to-wire power applications used in fan modules. It allows different wire gauges ranging from 28AWG - 22AWG. The connector provides a maximum current rating of 4A/pin. CTW fan module connector comprising of standard and smart versions, offers a cost-effective solution with a less airflow drop compared to conventional card-to-board fan connector solutions. Standard fan module can be easily assembled with a cover and wires can be tidied up. It has optional idle keys for fan model identification and optional light pipe-frame orientation (left/right). Smart fan module has an IC slot which allows the recording of fan operations through IC, preferably the ST Microelectronics M24C64 series (SO8 (MN) 150 mil width). Provision of an extra pin each on the IC side and on the power side allows for detection and FMLB operations.
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Trained over twenty years ago in Intuitive reading, I refined this favorite healing tool through the course of an intense life, rich in moves, trainings, and transformational experiences.
Today I'm enthusiastic about "healing" people homes, about the Feminine and Masculin mysteries, and about the human capacity to choose and create.
I'm convinced that joy and passion are our surest guides towards the realization of our full potential.
Spoken languages: French, English, Italian
- Nurses School and home nurse practice for 15 years
- 1991–1992 : Massage training (2 years) France
Certification from 'l'Ecole du Toucher' (Jean-Louis Abrassart)
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'Intuition Development and Spiritual Healing' diploma from 'l'Ecole de l'Intuition' (Judee Gee)
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Quiz: It is estimated that 2 million people complain of this condition each year and yet only 1 in 4 visits a specialist.
Give up? It's heel pain.
The specialized soft tissue of the heel functions as a shock absorber for the foot during any activity. The heel can absorb 110 percent of the body's weight during walking and 200 percent of the body's weight during running.
Despite this impressive strength, the tissues in the heel region can become inflamed. With an ever-
increasing active population, day-to-day activities and an increase in BMI or relative bodyweight, the potential for pain and inflammation at the heel have become a common entity.
Most of the time, of the condition of heel pain is from overuse; in particular, the inflammation of the tendon that runs from the heel to the ball the foot. Like a string on a bow, this tendon flexes with each step but overuse or inadequate padding or shoe gear can rapidly progress the formation of plantar fasciitis.
Plantar fasciitis is essentially a form of tendinitis in the foot where the structure is inflamed. Without proper attention, this can become a chronic condition. If left untreated for a long period of time, the average thickness of the tendon can double in size from the swelling and inflammation.
A typical patient will have heel pain for a number of weeks to a number of months without any other associated incident that the patient can correlate to heel pain or its surrounding area of symptoms. When seen, a patient usually reports moderate to severe pain upon their first steps in the morning, which subside after a short period, but increases throughout the day with excessive or increased use.
An initial consultation will include the examination of the heel structure and the plantar fascia tissue, along with possible X-rays which may or may not show bone spur formation. Bone spur formation is a secondary reaction to inflammation in the heel bone itself from the localized plantar fasciitis.
Conservative measures of treatment would be supportive shoes that provide shock absorption, such as sneakers, and whether or not insoles or anti-inflammatories such as Motrin or ice therapy can help with the symptoms presented by the patient. If not, it is very common to begin treatment with a corticosteroid injection. This is done with a long-acting local anesthesia to relieve the inflammation at the junction of the heel and the plantar fascia. This requires a simple Band-Aid and does not restrict activity at all; the patient can walk out comfortably and drive home.
Additional treatment options for more severe cases could involve a stronger anti-inflammatory medication by prescription, a walking cast, or potentially physical therapy. Less than 20 percent of patients would not respond to these treatment courses and would, therefore, require surgical intervention. Additionally, to augment or maintain relief in the heel, a podiatry office commonly does prescription molding for orthotics.
Dr. Richard Manolian is a board-certified podiatrist with Harrington Physician Services. He received his medical degree from the California College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco and completed a residency at University Hospital in Boston. He is also board certified in foot and ankle surgery. To reach his office for an appointment, call (508) 764-2442.


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exhibition catalogues,
Attributed to Thomas Allom
Belmont Castle, Grays Thurrock, Essex, 1830s?
Watercolour and wash on cream wove paper
Thomas Allom
Trewarthenick House, Cornwall, c. 1832
Pencil and watercolour on cream wove paper
Dolcoath Copper Mine, Cambourne, Cornwall, c. 1832
Pencil, watercolour amd possibly pen and ink on cream wove paper
Beauvais Cathedral, by 1872
Pencil, pen and ink, watercolour heightened with white on cream wove paper
View of the Dogana,Venice, by 1872
Pencil, pen and ink with wash, heightened with white on cream wove paper
View of Vera Cruz, Mexico within a decorative border, by 1872
John Bacon RA
Design for a wine cooler, ca.1780
Pencil and wash on off-white laid paper
Design for Mrs Draper's monument in Bristol Cathedral, by 1780
Pencil on laid paper
Drawing for Major Pierson's memorial, Jersey, by 1784
Pen and ink, and wash on cream laid paper
Attributed to Thomas Barker of Bath
A woman drawing water from a well, by 1845
Watercolour over pencil, heightened with white on light blue wove paper
Joseph Barney
A group of children, by 1827
Pen and ink on light grey laid paper
James Barry RA
Bacchanale, by 1806
Pencil, pen and ink on cream laid paper
Study for 'George III giving the Bill to the Judges', ca. 1784-8
Two studies of a bust of Minerva, between 1782 and 1806
Pen and ink and wash over red chalk on cream laid paper
A bust of Pericles and a bust of Minerva viewed in profile, between 1782 and 1806
Pen and ink and red chalk on cream laid paper
John Barry
Reading the News, by 1827
Cream wove paper
An old woman and a child, by 1827
Pencil on cream wove paper
Strolling Musicians, by 1827
Portrait of the Reverend Basil Woodd, by 1827
Pencil, pen and ink on cream wove paper
Studies of heads, by 1827
A man feeding birds, by 1827
Pencil on cream laid paper
A man whistling, by 1827
Love On One Side, by 1827
Wash on cream wove paper
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A view in Salisbury, by 1854
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no expectation can open us to experience a new reality
Approximately every other month I make a big batch of my all-time favorite red pasta sauce which requires 1 hour of prep work, 2 hours of simmering and 1 bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon. Despite how much I love this sauce, when I tasted a recent batch I thought, slightly mystified, "Well, nothing special." Two weeks later I defrosted another container of it and, remembering how disappointed I'd been when I tasted it two weeks earlier, I did not expect much of it…but boy, was I wrong! It tasted fantastic, although slightly different than usual. My only conclusion is that the difference in the taste had to do with the specific Cabernet that I had used. Having the sauce taste differently than I'd expected it to had thrown me for a loop, and this pasta-sauce-experience made me aware that expectations can sometimes interfere with our appreciation of a reality
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Entertainment Week Of Sept. 27th
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Comedian and Texas-native Bill Engvall returns to Southwest Louisiana for a performance at 8:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 29 at the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La. Tickets start at $45 for ages 21 and older only and can be purchased at all Ticketmaster outlets.
Entertainment for the week
By Tommy Mann Jr.
The Record
A solid schedule of live entertainment is on tap this coming week, including comedy, community theater and live music. Find what you might enjoy and have a great time with friends. Be sure to visit Local Music Guide on Facebook for upcoming announcements and daily listings of events.
Wednesday, Sept. 27
Thunderbird Rose @ Brick and Barley
Chester Daigle @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar
Caleb Williams @ The Neches River Wheelhouse
Ryan Bourque @ Rikenjaks-LC
Caleb Williams @ The Rodair Roadhouse
Corey Landry @ Rush Lounge
Bronco Junior @ The West
Thursday, Sept. 28
Tom Brandow @ Blue Dog Cafe
David St. Romain @ Blue Martini
Shinyribs @ Courville's
Julie Williams @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar
Morgan Mitcham @ Hamilton's
Joe Mendoza @ Larry's French Market
The Pookie Marceaux Band @ The Lone Wolf
Rob Copeland and The Outsiders @ Luke's Icehouse Mid-County
Britt Godwin and Company @ Mackenzie's Pub
Carl Richardson and Atlanta Janae @ Madison's
Brad Brinkley @ The Neches River Wheelhouse
Orange Blossom Special @ Rikenjaks-LC
Live 5 @ Rush Lounge
Friday, Sept. 29
Bill Engvall (comedian) @ Golden Nugget Casino
"South Pacific" @ Beaumont Community Players
Satellite @ Blue Martini
Zach Gonzalez @ The Boudain Hut North
Aaron Williams @ Dylan's
Julie Williams @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar
Tommy Shreve and Honky Tonk Nonc @ Gator Lounge
Tyler Darby @ The Grill
The Killawatts @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill
Blackbird @ Kaw-Liga's
Michael Krajicek @ The L Bar
Backyard Boys @ Larry's French Market
Longneck Road @ The Logon Café
Chase Tyler @ The Lone Wolf
Thunderbird Rose @ Lucky Longhorn Casino
Thomas Teague @ Luke's Icehouse Mid-County
Pop Gun @ Madison's
Lakeview Playboyz @ Mary's Lounge
Bronco Junior @ Neches Brewing Company
Chad Richard @ The Neches River Wheelhouse
JP Primeaux, The Scheme @ Rikenjaks-LC
Live 5 @ Rush Lounge
George Dearborne and the Branded @ Sawdust Saloon
Howard Sonnier and Highway Lights @ Smurfs Den
Buggaboo @ Texas Ave. Tavern
Orange Blossom Special, Keith Michael Kallina @ Texas Rose Saloon
Silas Feemster @ Thirsty's
Curse and the Cure @ Tia Juanita's - Lumberton
Wayne Dylan @ Winestyle's
Saturday, Sept. 30
Kenny Wayne Shepherd @ Delta Downs Casino
The Clairvoyants (magic) @ Golden Nugget Casino
Newsboys, Sidewalk Prophets, 7eventh Time Down, Derek Minor, Blanca, Adam Agee @ Ford Arena
Justin Furstenfeld @ Jefferson Theatre
"South Pacific" @ Beaumont Community Players
Herbie Stutes and Grand Shin @ 770 Club – Raywood
Sugarthumb!, Sugie Foot, Tyler Power, Robb Wellz, Matt Furman @ The Art Studio
The Molly Ringwalds @ Backyard Dance Hall
Satellite @ Blue Martini
Mixx Fixxer @ Brick and Barley
Livin' Proof @ Dylan's
Julie Williams @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar
Tommy Shreve and Honky Tonk Nonc @ Gator Lounge
The HFA's, Evening Optimist @ The Gig
Frayed Soul @ Granger's Gator Hog Saloon
Aaron Williams @ The Grill
Tin Pan Alley @ Hamilton's
Larry Joe Taylor @ Hardheads Icehouse
Honky Tonk Special @ Honky Tonk Texas
Donnie Lee Strickland @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill
Earl Collins Band @ Jazz and Jokes Club
Michael Krajicek @ The L Bar
Still Cruisin' @ Larry's French Market
Top Shelf @ The Lone Wolf
Zach Gonzalez @ Luke's Icehouse Mid-County
Organic Radio @ Madison's
Wayne Dylan @ The Neches River Wheelhouse
John Cessac and the Texas Outlawas @ Pine Tree Lodge
Chris Shearman, Sabine River Brass Band @ Rikenjaks-LC
Zydecane @ Rikenjaks South Street
Wayne Dylan @ The Rodair Roadhouse
Live 5 @ Rush Lounge
Large Marge, Vermillion Whiskey, Holoverse @ Sloppy's Downtown
Knotch @ Tammy's
Baby Birds @ Thirsty's
Sunday, Oct. 1
Kevin Lambert @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar
Jerret Zoch @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill
The Cadillacs @ Jefferson County Singles Club
Street Side Jazz Band @ Luna Bar and Grill
Acoustic Pie, Jay Ecker Jazz Quartet @ Rikenjaks-LC
Live 5 @ Rush Lounge
Monday, Oct. 2
Bryan Trahan @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar
Tuesday, Oct. 3
Stacy Bearden @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar


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(CNN) - Fresh off her victory in Pennsylvania, Hillary Clinton is facing a stinging rebuke of her campaign tactics from her hometown paper, The New York Times.
In the paper's Wednesday edition, the editorial board which endorsed Clinton's White House bid earlier this year says the New York senator's "negativity" is doing "harm to her, her opponent, her party and the 2008 election."
"The Pennsylvania campaign, which produced yet another inconclusive result on Tuesday, was even meaner, more vacuous, more desperate, and more filled with pandering than the mean, vacuous, desperate, pander-filled contests that preceded it," the board writes.
The paper finds fault in Clinton's latest campaign ad, which includes an image of Osama bin Laden, and asks, "Who do you think has what it takes?"
"Mrs Clinton became the first Democratic candidate to wave the bloody shirt of 9/11," they write, adding that it is a tactic that is "torn right from Karl Rove's playbook."
"Mrs. Clinton does more than just turn off voters who don't like negative campaigning," the editorial also states. "She undercuts the rationale for her candidacy that led this page and others to support her: that she is more qualified, right now, to be president than Mr. Obama."
The paper also says Barack Obama deserves some of the blame for the negative tone. "He is increasingly rising to Mrs. Clinton's bait, undercutting his own claims that he is offering a higher more inclusive form of politics."
But the editorial makes clear the paper thinks most of the blames lies with Clinton. "If she is ever to have a hope of persuading [superdelegates] to come back to her side, let alone win over the larger body of voters, she has to call off the dogs."
The NY Times needs to shut its big, fat trap. If poor little Obama can't take the heat, then he should just bow out now.
Everyone can throw everything they have against her–Hillary is one tough woman. And she is hands down the BEST candidate we have to beat McCain.
Status quo will not get out of the race easily. This should not amaze anyone. This country is not made of dynasties!!!
I support Obama, but Clinton won, plain and simple.
Clinton is also going to lose the nomination, plain and simple.
She cannot catch Obama. The math does not work, period. I understand her hanging in there so to speak. She is hoping to un-nerve Obama into making a catastrophic mistake (which is possible), but barring that, she is done.
Hillary's tactics are so vile, it makes me want to leave the party all-together. Barf!
She won in nursing homes, big deal!
"A house divided"...keep supporting Clinton's tactics and you can count on three desk chairs in the Oval Office when the Billary's plus one produce drama of a proportion that will will only exponentially increase the daily dirt being slung now.
Thank you NY Times; I hope you're an inspiration to other editorial boards across the country!
So what's the over-under on the New York Times switching their endorsement to Obama after Indiana and NC when she throws the whole kitchen at him?
what treaties we don't have treaties we broke them all
Hillary needs to drop out even though she won tonight because that is not going to do her any good.
Her negativity disgusts me. The democratic party lost me this week and I will register as an independent.
Can NY times explain why they endorsed Hillary in the first place. Is that because of connections?
Also, who wrote Carl's book? Maybe, he hired Senator Clinton secretly. Again, she can do anything to knock her opponent down?
That quality alone will bring much more division, bitterness, hatred in this country and the world.
The job of President, requires the politicians to look at events like 9/11.... I think Hillary had a good point... She also shouldeve mentioned the effects of FARC/Che and other crazies....
I thought she gonna have 20% lead with all the machinery she had in pa and the way she attacked Obama with the help of the media.
Time to say to hell with the Clintons. We gonna have to change our politics!!
Well he was never going to win there anyway. It was just a way for him to drum up more supporters and let people there know what he's made of. He's done a good job, since she's only won by slim margins. I think one think people fail to understand is that it's not just the President, but all those who work with them that brings about change. Every great company had a great leader who inspired them, not those who claim to know everything and do it themselves. Still cheering for Obama and not at all disappointed with how things turn out.
No matter who I support, although it should be obvious, my question is WHY ARE ALL YOU PEOPLE SO FULL OF HATE??? I'm sorry that all of you feel you need to act that way, no matter who wins or loses! We're supposed to be on the same side, right?
Clinton needs to stop spinning this win as if she did something dramatic. She had governor Rendell, she was well known, she 100 mayors endorse her, she had the enitre establishment in her corner, a 30 point lead in most polls. This win should be a reflection of how democrats are getting tired of her .Look I'll admit she had all of the demographics for the state and OBAMA reduced her lead by a third.
MEET US IN NORTH CAROLINA and INDIANA
It's preciously because of idiots like NObama, D. Stevenson, Jay in Kansas, etc. who can't tell accurate ads from smears that Hilary continues to win in States where there are a lot of uneducated people.
Of course Obama has to outspend Clinton. He's up against a name-brand. The reality is monetary investment can't change biased people's mind, although it can still persuade open-minded people that Obame can bring about real change in government because he can break through bipartisanship.
Now that is over. What next?
Hillary is winning among the elderly because they want to see a woman in office no matter what. Actually before they croak. Also older white women are extremely prejudice. But the world's resource is the younger generation. They need to make the change and make a politics of Unity.
the only reason she is deemed so negative is b/c she is a woman.
sexism at its finest.
If you are so sick of the media and making up stories or how CNN favors one person of the other, watch a different network you dummies. You aren't though because nothing else compares to the quality of CNN.
So how long will it take James Carville to come out and call the New York Times a Judas for endorsing Clinton, then rightfully criticizing her?
The NYTimes has become irrelevant a long time ago !!
Congratulations Senator Clinton; no matter how the Obama camp and some in the MSM spin this; one thing is true: YOU WON DEFINITEVELY!! YEAH !!!!!
Hillary will not stop going negative because people who are negative keep supporting her.