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THE HORRORS OF FAMILY LIFE: Jack Hill's SPIDER BABY
(A luckless messenger gets caught in the web of Spider Baby).
Jack Hill's rarely-seen 1964 cult film Spider Baby is one of the weirdest films I've ever seen, despite all the impressively weird films released in the several decades since its creation and long-delayed release. The film takes its name from the shocking opening scene in which a girl's game of "spider" costs a messenger an ear, among other things. But the violence (actually pretty tame by today's standards) takes a back seat to the strange dynamics of a twisted little family living in an isolated house.
Its central character is Bruno, a chauffer – played with affecting pathos by Lon Chaney Jr. – who cares for three demented young adults after the death of their father. The Merrye family suffers from a strange disease that causes mental and emotional growth to cease at age 10, and then to regress through childhood and on to an animalistic, violent state. "The children" are already having occasional outbursts of violence, and there are a couple of older relatives in the last monstrous stages secretly locked away in the basement. Bruno covers up what damage the children do, including the murder, and keeps them in seclusion in the dilapidated family home – until greedy relatives and a lawyer (complete with secretary) show up wanting to claim the estate and put "the children" away. The relatives' big mistake: they insist on staying the night.
One of the creepiest (and funniest) scenes is dinner. The guests are appalled by the family's "vegetarian" diet – which looks like clumps of weeds – and Bruno confides that, because of their illness, it's dangerous for "the children" to be allowed to develop a taste for meat. Then he explains why the bald "boy," Ralph, is allowed to partake of the one edible course – rabbit: "he's allowed to eat what he catches."
The cast is uniformly wonderful. Sid Haig, at the beginning of his long career as a horror actor, plays Ralph with an unnerving mixture of wide-eyed innocence and sudden bursts of savagery. The two girls, Elizabeth (Beverly Washburn) and Virginia (Jill Banner) are all breathy naivete and debutante manners one minute, then cold-blooded killers the next. It's a testament to how good they all are that you identify with them despite their weirdness and violent outbursts. Your sympathies remain with them rather than the haughty Aunt Emily (Carroll Ohmart), a supreme bitch who is openly rude to them, and her oblivious crew (Quinn Redeker, Karl Schanzer, and Mary Mitchell) even after things get…well, nasty.
The center of the film is Chaney, who gives one of the best performances of his career. His loyalty to his charges and their late father is quite touching, and he even becomes tearful in one particularly moving scene when he realizes what he has to do.
The black and white photography by Al Taylor is eerie and quite beautiful, particularly in one sequence in the cobweb-shrouded cellar.
Some interesting bits of trivia: the film was actually shot in 1964, but its release was held up for four years because the producers went bankrupt. It's been shown under various other titles, including "Cannibal Orgy" and "The Liver Eaters." It also contains some amusing bloopers – such as a cameraman reflected in a rolled-up car window in the scene where Aunt Emily & Company arrive.
On the whole, though, it's a fascinating 81 minutes – creepy, lurid, darkly funny, and at times surprisingly touching.
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I first saw this movie back in the early 70's on a UHF station out of Philadelphia - it scared the hell out of me (that opening scene - holy hell! that was terrifying for a ten year old to watch). A few years back I got my paws on the DVD and re watched it, and still found the opening scene to be just as effective. Chaney was terrific in this film. I wonder why it never found a wider audience?ReplyDelete
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With all the behind-the-scenes disasters and delays, I'm just grateful it got out there at all so we could see it. It deserves more than a "cult following," but I'm happy I got to join the cult!ReplyDelete
BTW, I'm originally from Philadelphia and spent a lot of time watching horror flicks on those UHF stations -- especially channel 29, which is where I first saw many films that are now favorites.
I remember being delightfully terrified by Spider Baby as a youngster, and, although it's never quite the same, I've found it still retains that same unsettling capacity now I'm all grown up. Fantastic.ReplyDelete


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Donating Vs Selling Your Old Car
When you want to get rid of your old car, you can choose to either sell or donate it. It depends on what you want and the pros and cons of each choice, especially where the monetary value of each option is considered.
If you pay taxes in the high tax bracket then donating the car may be the best option for you. If you also don't have a lot of time to sell it and do the paperwork that is involved then this is the better option. When you donate your old car to a charitable organization, the process is really simple. You call the organization and they will send someone to pick up the car and send you the tax deduction papers after.
You can then use the paperwork when filing your tax returns or you may send them to your accountant and this saves you a lot of time. You will get a tax deduction of an average of five hundred dollars.
Another way of getting a bigger tax deduction when you donate your old car is by donating to a charity that has a program whereby the charity uses the car for their own use, or they will fix it and then resell it or the organization will give the car to someone in their program for the person's use. In this case, you can get the Kelly Blue Book value of your car deducted as the tax deduction. This kind of tax deduction can be upwards of a thousand dollars on top of what you would get on top of the average tax deduction of five hundred dollars.
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If you are selling your old car, the main disadvantage is the time you will spend trying to get your car to sell. It can take weeks to sell your car and in this time period, you will have to meet with potential buyers as they take the car for a test drive and look it over.
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By Jane Ramsey
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(NEW ORLEANS, LA. — Nov. 8, 2010) — On a national level, the organized Jewish community is turning a special spotlight on social justice this year.
Along with Brian Gladstein, JCUA's program director, I'm one of thousands of Jews attending the Jewish Federations of North America 79th Annual General Assembly in New Orleans. (See Brian's account here.)
This year, the federations made a special point of inviting JCUA and other members of the newly formed Jewish Social Justice Roundtable to lead service learning trips for GA attendees.
Today, I led a group of students and adults in an activity that involved boxing apples that are headed to food pantries via the Second Harvest Food Bank. This awesome organization feeds 42,000 hungry people per week.
It reminds us that one in four children go to bed hungry each night in America.
Tonight the Jewish Social Justice Roundtable is holding a reception for GA attendees from Jewish federations from around the country. It is a historic gathering of social justice activists and groups coming together with the federations. I see it as a leap toward engaging the broader Jewish community in social justice.


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14 fun things to do in Darwin and Top End
Discover unspoiled nature and exotic wildlife in the Northern Territory.
As one of the most culturally and historically rich areas in Australia, the Northern Territory boasts some of the most pristine nature the entire country has to offer. There's a beautiful city to explore, historical sites to visit, and of course, many a crocodile to encounter.
If you aren't so keen to meet our fanged reptile friends, there's a dazzling array of birds to spot and baby turtles to experience. The Northern Territory is fast-becoming the ideal holiday destination that is suitable for all ages.
A great way to find your bearings is with a city tour such as Go Bus Tours which can introduce you to hot-spots and inspire you to explore more. If you're still wondering where to start however, here are our picks for the top things to do in the Top End.
Top things to do in Darwin
1. Shop the Mindil Beach sunset markets
One of the most renowned spots to browse for local, handmade crafts and wares is at the Mindil Beach sunset markets. It's open Thursday afternoons and Saturday mornings during the dry season between April and October. The specific dates change yearly, so check the times.
With over 300 arts and crafts stalls as well as food outlets to explore and a beachfront view to soak up while you do, it's a relaxing half day out that should be top of your list if you're in Darwin on the right day for it. Being such an iconic sight in the city, it's included in Darwin sightseeing tours.
2. Pay a visit to the Darwin military museum
If you're a war history buff, you'll love this museum. Steeped in World War II history, Darwin's Military Museum is a haven of artillery artefacts that's bound to capture your imagination and teach you a thing or two about Australia's role in the war.
It's open seven days a week, during wet and dry season, so if you're visiting the city on a rainy day, it's an ideal option to keep dry while still getting to know the area. Discounts are available for children under five.Historical tours of Darwin are also available if you want to further your journey through Darwin's past.
Our top pick: Historical tours of Darwin from RedBalloon
3. Catch 'em hook, line and sinker on a fishing charter expedition
If there's one thing Darwin is not short on, it's fishing charters. Being a coastal city, all species of fish are at your fingertips ready for you to reel in, including red emperor, coral trout, bluebone, saddle sail snapper and grass emperor.
When choosing a charter, ensure the company boasts professional and responsible fishing practices like this one-day charter out on the reef. Many charters feature small, intimate groups and include tackle and meals.
Our top pick: Fishing Trip Barramundi - Full Day from RedBalloon
4. Set sail on a Darwin harbour cruise
There's a fine balance between giving visitors wide access to a place's natural beauty and protecting its precious ecosystem. Fortunately, Darwin has plenty of harbour cruises featuring unforgettable guided tours through Darwin's beautiful waters.
Choose to set sail on a general sightseeing harbour cruise, romance it up on a sunset cruise, see the wildlife on a wetlands cruise or be enlightened on a historical cruise. There's no better way to explore the outer reaches of Darwin harbour and see wildlife native to the area. Wetland cruises are also available for a cruise of a different kind.
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5. Get out to see the Top End's National Parks
One of Darwin's biggest attractions is its access to some of Australia's most highly regarded national parks, such as Kakadu and Litchfield national parks.
Many tours depart from Darwin and head to both regions. You can also take a day trip to Litchfield where you can swim underneath its waterfalls and explore its rock formations. For a quick sticks tour, you could even opt to fly over Kakadu for a unique bird's eye view of the stunning landscape.
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6. Live on the edge with a crocodile experience
Get up close and personal with some of the largest (and friendliest) crocodiles known to man at the aptly named Crocosaurus Cove, home to one of the biggest collections of crocodiles in Australia.
Test your wits against the Cage of Death (pictured) or enjoy the amazing aquarium which offers one of the most impressive arrays of Australian native animals, including barramundis, whiprays, turtles and reptiles.
Our top pick: Crocodile Cage of Death at Crocosaurus Cove from RedBalloon
7. Cool down at the waterpark
Being a tropical city with a temperature that rarely hits "cool", Darwin is rife with water parks, which are ideal places where you can cool down or spend the day with the kids.
Popular parks and swimming pools include Wave Lagoon, Palmerston Water Park, Big Buoy Water Park and Leanyer Recreation Park.
8. Get to know the Tiwi Islands' culture
Step out of the city and ferry to the Tiwi Islands, 80km from Darwin, where you can join a local guide for a day exploring the local community.
Nicknamed the "island of smiles", the Tiwis are actually made up of two islands - Bathurst and Melville - and are known for their local artworks and adventure tourism. Fishing and waterfall swims are the name of the game on these islands.
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- Wade through shady pools and walk over waterfalls at Berry Springs Nature Park.
- Get cultured at Adelaide River War Cemetery.
- Spend a day in the beautiful George Brown Botanic Gardens. It's one of the only gardens in the world that naturally has marine and estuary plants. Playgrounds and barbecue areas are also available in the gardens, making it an ideal spot for families.
- Cool down in the Recreation Lagoon. This harbourside lagoon is the perfect respite on a hot summer's day. It's situated next to the Wave Lagoon, which charges a small fee for entry. The Recreation Lagoon is free.
- Shop the Mindil Beach sunset markets for that perfect souvenir. The markets are open from the last Thursday in April to the last Thursday in October.
- Check out the World War II oil storage tunnels. They are a unique attraction in the Darwin Waterfront Precinct. While not exactly free, it is cheap ($8 for adults, $5 for kids) to take a tour of the tunnels and learn of their significance during the war.
Things to do in Darwin during the wet season
During the wet season, lightning storms are frequent and some outdoor activities in and around Darwin may close. However, don't let this discourage you from visiting this amazing city from November to April; there are still plenty of activities to do during these months.
Plus, the wet/green season is when the land's wildlife really comes to life. Animals thrive under these conditions and wildflowers come into bloom, making for a spectacular photograph.
Looking for some things to do in Darwin in the wet season?
- Litchfield National Park (some locations may close between December and May)
- Kakadu National Park (some locations may close between December and May)
- Fishing
- Parap Village Markets
- Nightcliff Markets
- The Tiwi Islands
- The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
- Wet/Green season tours
- Parliament House and the Supreme Court
- Some scenic flights
What's closed during wet season
- Mindil Beach sunset markets
- The Recreation and Wave Lagoons may close during the wet season depending on the weather conditions
- Certain unsealed roads close when they become too dangerous to drive on
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Stop Your Dog's Snatching
Stop Your Dog's Snatching
How many dog owners suffer with a dog that grabs a little bit of flesh when they come in to take a treat?
This problem plagues many a dog owner.
I have to confess, I have been to quite a few homes where I have had a blood letting because the dog came in too hard for a treat!
This is totally unacceptable.
What if a toddler was holding a hotdog and wandering around the house?
Can you imagine the horrors and the implications?
The dog hurts the child, simply because he wanted the food, the child incurs a bite and a scar and the dog loses his life… I think that is the epitome of deplorable conditions for both the dog and the child.
When I was Younger
Do you ever look back on experiences in your life and wonder just how you survived?
I have those moments too!
Several years ago, I taught an adolescent Cheetah to take treats nicely.
That's right. A wild cat, I was unimpressed and not scared when I taught her positively, to take treats nicely.
And, let me just say if I could do this with a wild cat, chances are you can do this with your family pet!
However, if your dog is possessive or you are afraid of being bitten badly, seek the help of a boarded veterinary behaviorist. Nothing is worth wearing the scar of being bitten badly by your dog! But, only you can make that educated decision based on your experiences!
Ironically, I never felt in mortal danger with my Cheetah friend, even when she swept in for her reward.
The Trick
If the subject (please don't work with big cats… I might have been a little crazy) goes to snatch the treat in my hand; I close the treat inside my fist and lock the dog/cheetah out.
- Don't yell!
- Don't smack!
- Don't backhand!
- Don't yank or kick!
Aggression is often met with aggression.
I want to teach my dog that being "snatchy" equals no reward.
Again, most dogs won't become angry and bite (if they are not truly possessive) they just become confused and frustrated.
After all, when a dog snaps for a treat, chances are the human equivalent of the equation usually tosses or screams and lets go of the reward; therefore rewarding snatchy behavior.
I mean, if I as a human, could draw a little blood and get the Cheetos or diamonds that I desire, wouldn't I try?
Dogs learn very quickly, if they swoop in with teeth; they can get what they want.
This is why I encapsulate the reward in my fist.
And, surprisingly most dogs won't bite your fist that hard.
A bite to the finger hurts, especially if it is anywhere near the fingernail.
A mouth to the fist is much less intimidating. Most of the time the teeth barely hit it and glance off because there is no immediate reward.
Impulse Control
I use this term a lot lately.
Impulse control is basically controlling your impulse to do something that is not socially acceptable.
Someone yells at you at work; you can't punch them in the face… you control your impulses.
Your boss yells at you; your impulse may be to cuss or call names or walk out… yet you control your impulses because your family needs to eat.
Dogs, also need to learn to control their impulses.
They can't steal food whenever we are eating and they want it.
They can't react behaviorally (chasing, barking, other bad behaviors) whenever they like.
They must learn to listen and control their impulses until they are given the okay!
1st Task
I use a treat that I know my dog wants
As soon as he lunges toward it; I encapsulate it into my fist.
I wait until he shows me an appropriate behavior (sit, down, respectful eye contact)
And then I mark that behavior (with a clicker preferably) and give the dog a reward.
I say "a reward" because I don't always want him to think that he will get exactly what we are working with! Sometimes he will get something better and sometimes he will get more volume but not the same thing we are working with at that time.
Again, I don't want my dog to think this is just a game of who is faster to the reward.
I want to teach my dog….
I want to teach my dog that just because it is in my hand, and he wants it, doesn't mean he can bully me or lunge for it!
Ironically, I also don't want to have to yell LEAVE IT!
I want my dog to have a good leave it; as well and for more on that click here.
But I want my dog to immediately control his impulse to steal or grab or snatch something without requiring a command.
This should not be a product of who is faster; me to yell or my dog to snatch.
I want his default to be sitting and looking at me for approval or disproval (for that matter).
Then, I Up the Ante
Next I test my dog and up the ante.
Sometimes dogs think that if a treat raises above a certain amount of feet or (more likely) lowers below a certain amount of feet, it becomes theirs.
Try it
Put a treat in your hand and then put your hand on the floor.
Chances are once it is below about 3 feet, the dog thinks it belongs to him.
If it hits the floor…. Then the chances are even higher that the dog claims ownership.
However, the last thing I want my dog to learn is that what hits the floor is his!
After all, have you never opened a pill bottle and had the contents spill on the floor?
Imagine your Nyquil pills hitting the floor when you are sick? If your dog swallows those, it could kill him!
I want my dog to think twice if something hits the floor.
I want him to wait to be told he can "take" whatever it is; instead of just pouncing out of opportunity.
This skill could very likely save his life!
Once my dog understands that he is not to snatch things out of my hand; I move the food or toy or whatever is desired to the floor without being in my hand.
I also must ensure that I can get to the treat faster; so I ready my foot to go over the treat or toy.
While you are teaching, do your best to keep an accidental reward for bad behavior from happening.
It is predictable that your dog will try to grab whatever hits the floor. You must prepare for this, or again this becomes a game of who is the fastest.
And, most often, your dog will be quicker.
Instead, we just want him to eventually give up on trying to get the reward.
From There
Now that your dog has more control of himself, it is time to take this up to the ultimate form of control.
I drop a treat and let it bounce.
Again, most dogs will give chase and I have to cover it with my foot.
But, if they have been successful up until now, they will quickly understand what you want and begin showing you good behavior.
1 Rule On How To Stop Your Dog's Snatching
My big rule for this particular part of impulse control is that I rarely if EVER allow my dog to eat a treat that drops to the floor.
I want him to understand that he will be rewarded from my hand, but that he will not be rewarded for chasing or lunging at the treat.
This lessens the chance of it becoming that game of who is faster to the reward.
Because, I for one drop things like pills, chocolate, grapes, raisins and other toxic items that I don't want my dog to consume!
His life just may depend on it some day!
I have been a professional dog trainer and pet sitter for over 20 years. I am a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, through the international Certification Counsel of Professional Dog Trainers. I have trained and worked with police, Schutzhund and personal protection dogs. I trained Assistance Dogs in a men's prison and ran my own nonprofit organization to take adult dogs from shelters and to train them to assist children and adults with disabilities, at no charge to my clients. My nonprofit organization and I were nominated for several awards of merit and even made the front page of the Denver Post. I was a veterinary technician for many years, where I learned about all aspects of health and preventative medicine. I have trained and worked with exotic animals and cheetahs. I introduced a temperament testing program in my local shelter and sat on the board of directors. I volunteered with my dog "Mr. Snitch" and helped local children learn to read. I have attained obedience titles and several blue ribbons. I am constantly in search of ways to continue my education and excellence when it comes to animals, their behavior and their health.


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Casino Jack (2010)
Director: George Hickenlooper
Stars: Kevin Spacey, Barry Pepper, Kelly Preston and Jon Lovitz
If you like films that "take you into a world", then Casino Jack will almost certainly be for you. In this case, we are thrown into the ocean of political lobbies from the very first scene. There is no confusion that Jack Abramoff, the anti-hero of this story, is a go-getter based on his opening monologue to himself in the bathroom as he brushes his teeth: the scene really sets the tone of the movie. I have to caution you, though, that this is a cringe-worthy story about how lobbyists – in a way – rule the United States political system. Despite its playful musical score, sharp editing, multiple storylines and engrossing acting, this movie has serious subject matter at its core. What I mean by that is I myself laugh at the news when I'm done reading it: after watching Casino Jack, I wanted to cry.
Kevin Spacey stars as Jack Abramoff, a master Washington D.C. lobbyist who is able to bend the wills of congressmen, senators and perhaps even the President: their barter is most simple, really. He gets them "support" for their re-election campaigns and pet projects – not to mention the occasional deluxe trip to the Marshall Islands or St. Andrews – and they vote in the direction his clients' need to make them lots and lots and lots of money. Hickenlooper's quickly paced direction from scene to scene and character to character give us an "inside look", which is always very exciting.
For me, the fascinating thing about Abramoff's character is his automatic and supreme assumption that he knows what's best to do with the money he collects from his clients. Actually, I'll revise that: he knows what's best to do, period. In any circumstance. For any group of people! As played by Kevin Spacey, Abramoff is so assumptive that what he is doing with the money – opening restaurants (that's right, "restaurants" plural), charitable foundations and a Jewish school – all justify his means of getting the money. Whenever he's confronted by the "voice of reason" in the form of his wife, colleagues, friends or bosses, his first response is, "Do you have any idea how much I've DONE for those people?"
I have a couple of noteworthy items not exactly included in the viewing of the movie: however, that might indicate that I've seen a great film, that I was interested enough to look up facts and reviews of it the next day! Anyhow, I was shocked to see some of the reviews for this movie. Casino Jack collected numerous reviews totaling a 35% Rotten Tomatoes score, which is just awful. Some of the ridiculous comments in the reviews make me wonder if some lobbyists reached out to the reviewers and said, "Really, who cares about this story? I mean, how old is the Abramoff story by now?" Because really, the story is about the whole system as a whole and not this one guy that took it way overboard. Just because Abramaoff's the bad guy everyone can point to, doesn't mean it's all over and corrected!
The other noteworthy item I had is from one of Abramoff's brief online bios that his Dad was president of a credit card company called Diner's Club. Ever heard of it? Jack went to Beverly Hills High School growing up. No doubt the kids there knew who his Dad and what he did for a living. Regardless, it occurred to me: it's quite possible that no one ever told Jack he was WRONG – about ANYTHING – from the time Jack was a wee lad up until the Senate hearing that led to his ultimate incarceration. I mean, how can a guy who works for several respected lobbying firms, lives in an abode just short of a mansion, has a beautiful wife and five cute-as-a-button kids, travels extensively, leads a Republican prayer group and wears delightful baseball caps really be wrong? Well, I think this story shows he can be very wrong indeed.
Final Note: I couldn't believe the parallels between this film and The Informant! (see my review of that film as well). Just like I commented with Soderbergh's movie, Casino Jack is scored with very playful, light music throughout. As if the story was a fictional, political satire, when in fact, it covers one of the biggest frauds in our nation's history! Maybe it's just me, but perhaps this subject matter concerning lying, cheating, fraud and crime – all committed by the law makers of this country – could have used a more sober score? Would love to hear your comments on this issue!
Final Note – This Time I Mean It: apparently, a documentary came out on ol' Abramoff last year as well, which I'm moving to the top of the Netflix cue – stay tuned!


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This has been a pretty poor tournament for the picks now that both Serena Williams and Simona Halep have been beaten in the Semi Finals of the Women's tournament at the US Open and I will admit it has surprised me how up and down the event has been.
Aside from Roger Federer, I don't think I can pick another player that has consistently maintained a strong level through this tournament and I actually think Federer should perhaps begin as the favourite to win the Men's title on Sunday.
I need to have a sit down and think about that on Saturday evening/Sunday morning, but for now I will concentrate on the Women's Final which is surprisingly being contested by two Italian players Roberta Vinci and Flavia Pennetta.
Flavia Pennetta - 3.5 games v Roberta Vinci: There is no doubting that both Roberta Vinci and Flavia Pennetta are going to be dealing with a lot of nerves in their first Grand Slam Final on Saturday. It is easy to say they can try and forget what they are playing for, but both players are in their 30's and will know they probably won't have a better chance to win a Slam in their careers.
It is a big surprise to see these two players in the Final despite their previous success in New York City and both came through as the underdog to win their Semi Final.
However, I think Roberta Vinci is coming off the bigger emotional high and I do wonder how much she will have left in the locker for the Final. It is so difficult to win a match of the magnitude that Vinci did when knocking off Serena Williams chasing a season Grand Slam and then come out the next day and play the Final.
The victory means all of the press requests and the focus on the Final will have landed on Vinci's side of the court and that builds a different kind of pressure on her that will also be tough to deal with. Flavia Pennetta has to be happy with that as she can concentrate on playing the match and her win has been overshadowed by Vinci's which again will suit her just fine.
Flavia Pennetta beat Roberta Vinci convincingly when they met here two years ago and Pennetta has won 3 of the last 4 matches between these players, although those matches were played between 2009 and 2013.
This is clearly going to come down to which of the players deals with the pressure best, but I think the emotional and physical drainage is going to be on Vinci's side of the court. It would take something special for Vinci to pick herself up from her best performance of her career and reproduce that form and I think Pennetta has looked the stronger player in the last couple of Rounds.
I think Pennetta is going to have to come through some tough moments when the nerves get the better of her, but I don't think she'll see her level drop as much as Vinci potentially will. After a tough first set, Pennetta can take control of this match as Vinci perhaps just begins to wilt a little and I like her to win her first Grand Slam title behind a 64, 62 win.
MY PICK: Flavia Pennetta - 3.5 Games @ 1.80 Coral (2 Units)
US Open Update: 36-38, - 8.53 Units (147 Units Staked, - 5.80% Yield)
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NYX Cosmetics HD Studio Photogenic Collection
Slap me happy, the NYX HD Collection is simply thrilling me today. Have you seen it? Now I'm not one for HD makeup as you know from my past babblings but I can so get on board with this.
One of the most interesting turns of events in this collection would be the price tag which is far above the norm for NYX but regardless, they have some pretty wicked offerings in this collection and I'm positive after you hear about it, you'll be wanting it.
Plus I got a way you can grab some of it at 20% Off, love me much?
I'll have a review of for you soon but until than here's the details and images. Feel free to add your babble about what you think of the collection!
The NYX Cosmetics HD Studio Photogenic Collection is a new line of professional foundations, powders, blushes and primers from NYX Cosmetics. The unique light-diffusing formulas create a soft-focus effect on the face, making skin appear perfectly smooth. Designed for the high-definition coverage needs of those in the spotlight, the products cover skin imperfections flawlessly while remaining imperceptible on film or video – and in everyday real life.
- NYX HD Studio Photogenic Foundation $15 (8 Shades)
The unique liquid foundation is formulated with High Definition technology. When light hits skin, the diffusing effect of the foundation reflects the light, making skin appear smoother with reduced appearance of pores and wrinkles. The foundation covers skin flawlessly and is infused with tri-peptides to promote collagen generation, reduce wrinkles, and rejuvenate skin. Available in 8 shades.
- NYX HD Studio Photogenic Grinding Powder $25 (6 Shades)
This advanced compact powder system utilizes grinding technology to finely grate the powder each time it's used – allowing precise control over how much is needed, while also keeping the remaining product fresh and contaminate-free. Like the foundation, the mineral-enriched high definition powder deflects light from skin, making pores appear smaller and skin smooth and clear. Available in 6 shades.
- NYX HD Studio Photogenic Primer $14
Silky and lightweight, the primer creates a fresh canvas for liquid makeup or face powder application. The high definition formula's light-diffusing properties help soften lines and erase the appearance of pores for a smooth finish. Makeup will look fresh and flawless all day. Available in one shade.
- NYX HD Studio Photogenic Grinding Blush $16.50 (8 Shades)
Utilizing the same technology as the Grinding Powder, the Grinding Blush gives you control over the amount you need for precise application and no waste. The richly-pigmented blush goes on smooth and wears beautifully all day. Available in 8 shades.
- NYX HD Eye Shadow Base $7
Get ready for a close up! Nyx's new HD Eye Shadow Base perfects the delicate skin of the eye, evening skin tone and smoothing lines. The clear formula provides a barrier between skin's natural oils and your makeup, for an even, flawless application that lasts. Your eyes will always look perfect – even under the camera's flashing lights.
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- NYX Mood Lip Gloss $4.50
Magic lip gloss starts off clear then turns into the most perfect shade of reddish-pink on your lips. It's a tube of heavenly shiny bliss and your lips couldn't be any more natural and sexier!
- NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream $6 (11 Shades)
A matte, long wearing lip cream.
Awesome right?
The blushes look amazing and I'm quite excited to try them out. I admit the foundation and the grind powder has my eye as well. I was sorta surprised at the prices considering NYX is normally considerably cheaper but I'm not complaining.
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Due out next month, the two-disc package pulls together tracks from Matthew Dear, Tevo Howard and Chateau Flight.
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Yousef, Bloody Mary, Nick Curly and more will be on hand as the UK crew once again sets up shop at Electric Pickle.
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We check out a few of last weekend's big opening parties, and chat with Paul Woolford about the island's latest newcomer: UK bass.
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Full details are in on the first four weeks of Jamie Jones' new Ibiza residency.
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The Leeds DJ and producer is first in line for a new series on Matt Tolfrey's label.
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Subb-An, Matthias Tanzmann and Stacey Pullen will join the Saved Records boss at the high-end South Beach spot next month.
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Savannah Area Interfaith Taskforce on Ending Homelessness
We held an exploratory meeting to discuss the faith community coming together to do more together towards addressing homelessness in Savannah (Developing the Faith Community Response to Homelessness flyer) on January 17, 2013 & are presently in an organizational & formation process.
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The Ensemble of St Luke's
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We continue to develop our relationship with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra in 2018 and are delighted to include the smaller Ensemble of St Luke's in our programme.
The Ensemble of St Luke's began its life in 1992, when a group of friends, all members of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, decided to perform a number of chamber concerts to fundraise for various charities.
Since then, it has gone on from strength to strength and performs regularly in music clubs & festivals throughout Wales and the North of England.
In 2012 the ensemble were invited to give a special concert to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Rodewald Society, one of the oldest chamber music concert societies in the world. In August 2014 they were the first chamber group to feature at the Liverpool International Music Festival.
They regularly coach in both Liverpool Hope University and the University of Liverpool, often appearing in both universities concert series.
This season, the ensemble celebrates its 25th anniversary.
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Sharna's enthusiasm, motivation and above all, level of service is far beyond that of your average trainer. Sharna's business acumen is that it is about helping people achieve their goals and nothing is too much trouble for her.
Sharna is a smart and creative coach who will not let you give up until you reach your personal goals with her motivation and enthusiasm being infectious!
Whether you are looking to prepare for a comp, recovering from an injury or surgery, or simply want to improve your health and fitness, I have no hesitation in recommending Sharna's help and guidance.


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Brochure about Child protection centre of Zagreb, our team, goals and organization of work.
Raising a child is a big challenge for every parent, requires much love, time, patience, attention and learning about how to be a good parent. All children undergo some developmental phases which can be difficult and frustrating and which may impose numerous questions on us. Although parents themselves, or with the help of relatives or friends, solve the majority of problems they encounter, there are situations in which they may need professional help. This handbook comprises difficulties of children related to hyperactivity and offers answers to most frequent questions asked by parents and professionals who suspect the child might be hyperactive.
Nowadays, many children are being described as 'hyperactive' and this word seems to be gaining in popularity. However, if the child is lively, full of energy, always on the move, talkative, curious, it still does not mean it is hyperactive.
Conformance with the environment is unexceedingly important component of human life. Children who are restless, who have problems with concentration and are very impulsive may have many difficulties in their everyday life. This can aggravate establishing quality relationships with their peers and adults and coping with situations where they are expected to follow some rules (e.g. kindergarten, school). A hyperactive child often has few friends and is painfully aware that it is isolated and rejected. Its impulsivity and abruptness may put off both children and adults. That is the reason why adults do not understand such a child and do not provide the help and support it needs.


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How Kenyan Men Should Wear Colourful SocksThursday, May 17, 2018 18:38
From cotton-candy pink, silky ones, geeky ones to the plain rich blacks and greys, socks are becoming like lingerie to men.
Years ago, they were the last to get attention in a man's wardrobe. Men often focused on what was more visible to impress. Socks were either black, navy blue, grey or brown to match the shoes.
Things changed after the introduction of Sweden's happy socks in 2008 and more suppliers are now giving men's feet some flair.
Where did socks all start? Early socks were made from soft leather or soft animal under belly hair. Hand-knitted socks were first introduced in the 16th century. In the 1800s, machine-knitted socks became the standard.
The key purpose of socks is to manage moisture because the feet sweat more than any other part of the body under normal conditions. Most socks are formal and should be worn with suits while others are for sport, invisible inlays for loafers and those you wear with casual outfits.
The difference is the material, size and length. A sock is not a sock. You must choose the right pair for the right occasion. I call this is having 'sock sense'.
A rule of thumb is never ever ignore socks. You never know when you will have to remove the shoes.
Be appropriately colour-coded
Middle-aged men today wear overly colourful socks to formal business meetings. But be careful not to send the wrong signal. Match the sock style to your confidence levels and fashion flair.
Colourful socks are a great conversation starter so be sure to have something interesting and witty to say about your style and your shoes should be of high-quality.
Formal socks (Dress)
If you are dressing for an official function always attempt to match your socks to the colour of shoes, not trousers, unless they are all the same colour. When choosing formal socks, pick solid colours or very fine stripes. Avoid logos or prints on the sides especially if you are appearing on a TV interview where you are likely to cross your legs. Also opt for over the calf socks as the stay up and hardly ever drop to cause wrinkles at the ankles, which is untidy. Discard socks as soon as you have to keep pulling them up to cover un-oiled hairy legs.
Informal socks (Casual)
If you are dressed for an unofficial or semi-formal function, you can match the socks to the colour of the trouser, pocket square, watch strap or even eye colour, lipstick or hair colour. You get the drift?
Remember colourful prints have a different effect from a solid bright colour. Solid bright colours go very well with chinos and corduroys, while colourful prints accentuate jeans and linen slacks.
I would avoid wearing colourful socks with a necktie. It would seem a little confused and over the top too. It would be criminal to wear multi-coloured socks with a tie that has cartoon character like Mickey Mouse or Donald Duck, unless of course you are showing up as the party clown.
Good quality socks will be made of natural fibre like wool, cashmere, cotton and silk. High-quality socks are finer and knitted on a machine with 260 needles or more.
Avoid synthetic materials like polyester and nylon as this will make you sweat more leading to discomfort and encourage foot odour.
When wearing loafers or boat shoes, either wear quality shoe-lining socks do not wear any at all.
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For use at many major stores.(Sorry, not for use hereat BarkinWoofer.com)
This listing is for two hooks only (tag not included) and will be mailed separately from any tag you may ordered.
Made of lightweight plastic, its double-gated design has the same functionality as the stainless version. Ultra-handy dual spring gates will hold, secure, and connect your pet's ID tag.
Adding an S-Biner to your pet's tag lets you quickly and painlessly clip the tag onto any collar! You can move the tag to another clip, or you can move the tag with the clip to another collar.
BarkinWoofer is adding a 1/2" split ring to each clip (at no extra charge) in case you need an extra.
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The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to consider a case about the reach of a federal clean-water law.
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The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to consider a case about the reach of a federal clean-water law.
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Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel has joined 18 other GOP attorneys general in asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a ruling finding that Clean Water Act protections extend to non-point pollution.
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The lawsuit filed by the Des Moines Water Works in federal court against several upstream agriculture drainage districts has been delayed by nearly a year.
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Wisconsin has joined eight other states in a lawsuit protesting a new rule from the EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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A federal judge has signed off on a consent agreement with a car ferry operator that by 2015 will stop the country's last coal-powered ferryboat from dumping waste ash into Lake Michigan.
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Nearly three years after a deadly rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico triggered the nation's worst offshore oil spill, a federal judge in New Orleans is set to preside over a high-stakes trial for the raft of litigation spawned by the disaster.
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The U.S. Justice Department and the five Gulf coast states affected by a massive oil spill nearly three years ago have indicated they would like to settle their environmental and economic claims with BP PLC ahead of a trial scheduled to start next week.
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A federal judge has approved Transocean Ltd.'s agreement with the Justice Department to plead guilty to a misdemeanor charge and pay $400 million in criminal penalties for its role in the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
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Now that a $4 billion plea deal has resolved BP's criminal liability for the massive Gulf of Mexico oil spill nearly three years ago, the company will turn its focus to a trial that could potentially cost it billions of dollars more in civil penalties.
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A federal judge on Tuesday approved an agreement for BP PLC to plead guilty to manslaughter and other charges and pay a record $4 billion in criminal penalties for the company's role in the 2010 oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico.
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A federal judge has ruled that Flambeau Mining Co. violated federal clean water laws at its former copper mine near Ladysmith, but that the amount of pollution was minimal.
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Attorney Art Harrington never took an environmental law course during his time at the University of Wisconsin Law School.
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New study blames some fracking practices for Eagle Ford earthquakes
Earthquakes caused by hydraulic fracturing are more common in the Eagle Ford Shale of South Texas than previously thought, a new study reveals.
Researchers with Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and the U.S. Geological Survey analyzed more than 2,800 earthquakes recorded in the South Texas shale play between 2014 and 2018.
In a recently published study, the researchers revealed that more than 2,400 of those earthquakes could be linked to hydraulic fracturing activity and that certain industry practices were more likely to trigger them.
Earthquakes were twice as likely to happen when operators simultaneously injected fluids into multiple nearby wells compared to when they injected fluids into multiple wells one at a time, the researchers determined.
Seismicity: New study blames fracking for some Permian Basin earthquakes
Out of the 2,823 earthquakes analyzed in the study, only 121 of them registered above a magnitude 2.0 on the Richter Scale, which would have been strong enough to be felt by some close to the epicenter.
The Miami University study was released a month after researchers with the University of Texas at Austin published a study that linked hydraulic fracturing to some earthquakes in the Permian Basin of West Texas.
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Previous studies blamed the shale play earthquakes on an industry practice of injecting oil field wastewater deep underground. Those studies prompted the Railroad Commission of Texas, the state agency that regulates the oil and natural gas industry, to enact stricter rules and regulations for saltwater disposal wells.
Favoring regulations based on science, Texas Oil & Gas Association President Todd Staples said his organization created a committee that allows members to work with seismologists, geologists and regulators to address the issue of earthquakes.
"The oil and natural gas industry is actively working to mitigate impact through recommended practices including pre-completion risk assessment, proper monitoring, and mitigation protocols," Staples said in a statement.


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Offer ID - 2160
Sale - House in the country, Hotel, Regulated, Non-regulated, district of Sofiya, Plana
Price: € 315 000
Property type: House, House in the country, Business property, Hotel, Plot of land, Regulated, Non-regulated
Area (sq.m): 21997 sq.m;
Brain Trust offers for sale a beautiful eco-mansion, located in the nature, for those who admire the peaceful and environmentally friendly way of life. It is located near Sofia, only 25 km. from the city center and 18km. from the bypass / southern arc / at the same time, among amazing scenery with views that literally "stoped the breathing". The altitude is 1200 m, extremely clean air, silence and healing energy from the mountain. Herbs during the warm months are abundant everywhere among the beautiful meadows, and in the winter - White Fairytale.
The property is suitable for a variety of ecological and environmental activities such as: a permanent home, a holiday villa or a holiday village, a kindergarten, a green school, rural tourism, an eco - farm, all kinds of energy practices - retreats, sports activities, horseback riding , SPA - or Rehabilitation Center and others. The house has 3 floors - 300 total built-up area, completely renovated in 2011.
The total area of the mansion is 21 997 sq. m. and consists of 5 properties, 4 of which bordering each other. The four bordering properties are: Regulated plot with a house - 1500 sq. m., regulated plot of 1425 sq. m., agricultural land - 6160 sq. m., agricultural land - 8649 sq. m. In 100 m. is located the fifth plot - agricultural land - 4263 square meters, which is equal with a view to Rila and Vitosha.
The distribution of the house is as follows:
- first / ground floor: living room, kitchen, basement, a spiral staircase leads to the second floor;
- second floor: a huge bedroom and two smaller bedrooms, a bathroom with a toilet and a dry room, two bathrooms with separate toilets, with separate external entrances for the house;
- third floor: a common room with a high ceiling, almost finished, with the possibility of reconstruction.
The heating is of eco pellets with the most modern system on the market. The house itself is well isolated, using natural materials.
The property has its own water source with clean table-water from the mountain. The capacity of the water source is 1.2 cubic meters constantly running water. The yard around the house is very well maintained and landscaped. It features a shed and a children's playground in an authentic style. On one side of the house there is also a small natural ski- slope during the winter season. There is an opportunity to build your own little lake for fresh fish farming. The property also has a beautiful pine grove.
The road to the property is well maintained - mountainous and with year-round access. From 2008 to 2015 the mansion functioned as an eco-farm for the production of natural products, with constant visits all year round by health-oriented customers. Activities related to children's education were also carried out.
The area is ecologically clean and free of any pollution.
There is a possibility to develop a joint project together with the owner of the property.


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Brand new 3x HD3s. Had trouble getting them to power up at first and followed Support page regarding pulling the batteries and re-installing. This did eventually work, though this seems a bit sketchy to me to have to do (multiple times) after spending $150 on handsets. Never had this issue with Panasonic units.
Primary reason for this post: I see the battery charge indicator periodically switching between a battery low to battery full status. Putting the handset(s) back on the charging base it tells me the battery is at 100%. ?? Note, all units had been charged overnight. I doubt there are issues on multiple batteries, and this is more than likely software related. Or is this normally how the batteries work on these handsets?
Also, Ooma, how about updating your support pages/manuals for HD3s? Most only indicate the HD2, which, physically at least, is quite different than the HD3.
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I'm also seeing this issue with brand new handset, still in the first 10 days of usage. Also by removing/adding the batteries back I get to 100% charge indication. I wonder if I have bad OEM batteries or the contacts are poor?
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I have noticed the same thing about removing the batteries sending the charge indicator back to 100%. I don't think it's a battery issue. Could be the contacts or it could be the sensor itself. I will say that after a day or so of the charge toggling back and forth between 50% and 100% and removing/reinsertng the batteries several times, the charge has stayed at 100% for 4 or 5 days now. I have used the handset a few times but have not had any long conversations on it.
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A North East manufacturers' body is changing its name to reflect its growing influence around the region.
South Tyneside Manufacturing Forum (STMF), the largest of its kind in Tyne and Wear and Northumberland, has become the Advanced Manufacturing Forum (AMF).
STMF was established in 2006 but bosses recognise it has outgrown its original mandate of operating for the benefit of firms solely in South Tyneside.
Recent concerted efforts have also seen it successfully attract new members from areas including Newcastle, North Tyneside, Sunderland, Washington and Northumberland.
The AMF, which has around 60 full and associate members, will continue to provide a knowledge-sharing and best practice platform aimed at creating business growth, success and opportunities.
Manager Jack Hanwell said: "Our members now come from across the region and it is important that the forum's ever-greater role is reflected in its name, as well as in its ambition.
"Image is not everything, and the very high quality of our members is the real proof of the forum's worth, but it is right that the landscape in which the forum operates is properly promoted.
"We enjoyed great success as the South Tyneside Manufacturing Forum and the work it did over eight years has been very beneficial to the regional manufacturing sector. However, its role has grown and it is time for change.
"Manufacturing is recovering after the recession and with such a diverse mix within the sector, provides great opportunities for us to gain new members."


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NSW Labor boss Kaila Murnain resigns amid ICAC inquiry
By Selby Stewart and Kathleen Calderwood
NSW Labor boss Kaila Murnain has quit, seven weeks after being suspended on full pay following her explosive evidence at a corruption inquiry into the party.
Key points:
- Kaila Murnain said she had dedicated her life to Labor and was "devastated" to leave
- In August, Ms Murnain gave evidence to ICAC that she was told to keep quiet about an illegal donation received by the party
- NSW Labor leader Jodi McKay said Ms Murnain had no future in the party
The party confirmed Ms Murnain resigned as general secretary this morning and the ABC understands her payout will be as much as $700,000.
A statement from NSW Labor President Mark Lennon said the terms of Ms Murnain's resignation included her "basic legal requirements", however her final payout remained confidential.
Ms Murnain's resignation comes after she told the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) in August that she discovered the party received a prohibited donation but was asked to keep quiet.
The party initially agreed to pay Ms Murnain's legal costs after she was called before the corruption hearing, which heard evidence about a prohibited $100,000 political donation.
The six-week ICAC hearing uncovered several eye-watering allegations about NSW Labor, and at the weekend federal Labor leader Anthony Albanese announced a review into the state branch of the party.
It will be conducted by Professor Michael Lavarch, a former federal attorney-general who served under former prime minister Paul Keating.
"The Party is actively considering seeking the recovery of all of its costs related to the inquiry, including the sum payable to Ms Murnain, under its insurance policies and from its previous lawyers," Mr Lennon said.
"A new branch secretary will not be elected until the review into the branch currently being conducted by Professor Michael Lavarch has provided its recommendations on the role of the general secretary."
The details of Ms Murnain's payout will be reported at the next meeting of Labor's Administrative Committee on November 1.
Ms Murnain became general secretary in 2016, but had been suspended since August 28 "until further notice" following her evidence at ICAC.
In a statement on Twitter, Ms Murnain said she was sad to leave the role.
"I dedicated my entire life to Labor, I am devastated to leave, I'm sorry to have let you down," she wrote.
Ms Murnain also addressed commentary around the culture of the ALP.
"The circumstances leading up to my election in 2016 were horrendous," she said.
"I believe it is inarguable that our Party has never fully grappled with the nasty culture of sexism which women face in politics.
"There has been a lot said recently about the culture of the Party.
"Over the past three years we have worked incredibly hard to improve that culture, however it is clear more work needs to be done to grapple with legacy issues in the 128-year-old organisation.
"It is inappropriate for me to make any comment about matters which are currently under investigation ... instead, I will await the Commission's final report."
NSW Opposition leader Jodi McKay said in a statement that Ms Murnain had no future in the party.
"Kaila made a terrible error of judgement," she said.
"Any person should receive their lawful entitlements.
"I am outraged on behalf of our thousands of loyal, decent Party members that it has been such a drawn out process.
"My focus is now on cleaning up Head Office.
"This must never happen again."


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Posted: June 11th, 2017
The Circuit Civil Court has resolved a lower back car accident injury claim made by a 72-year-old woman who suffered a compression fracture of a vertebrae.
In November 2013, the plaintiff was one of seven family members – five adults and two children – travelling in a recently-purchased Toyota along the M1 from Dublin to Newry. Suddenly – at a speed of around 80Kmph – the sun roof blew off the Toyota, creating a noise described as "like a bomb going off in the car".
The driver of the car applied the brakes immediately, causing all five adult occupants of the car to suffer whiplash-type injuries. Worst affected by the sudden braking action was the 72-year-old plaintiff, who suffered a compression fracture of a vertebrae in her lower back. The two children – who were strapped into child seats – escaped uninjured.
After receiving treatment for her injuries, the woman made a lower back car accident injury claim against the car supplier – Denis Mahony Limited – from whom the Toyota had been purchased just four months previously. It was alleged in the legal action the car was not fit for purpose, of merchantable quality nor free from defects at the time it had been purchased.
Denis Mahony Limited denied liability for the woman´s injury, and the case went to the Circuit Civil Court, where it heard recently by Mr Justice Raymond Groarke. The judge was told by an independent motor assessor that corrosion surrounding the frame of the sun roof that would have been present on the vehicle at the time it was purchased by the family.
The assessor testified that the advanced state of the corrosion had led to the sun roof blowing off and the accident could have been avoided if there had been an adequate pre-sale inspection conducted by the car supplier. Following the assessor´s testimony, Denis Mahony Limited withdrew its defence against the lower back car injury claim, leaving Judge Groarke to assess the amount of compensation due.
He awarded the woman €25,000 compensation in settlement of her lower back car accident injury claim. A second family member, whose claim was being considered at the same hearing, was awarded €12,500. Three other claims – relating to the three other family members injured in the same accident, will now likely be settled without the need for a court hearing.
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Third Conference of the International Society for Heresy Studies with the Queen Mary Centre for Religion and Literature
Friday 15 - Saturday 16 June 2018
Welcome reception for conference delegates, Thursday 14 June, 5pm, NYU London Centre (Bloomsbury)
Confirmed keynote speakers:
Anshuman A. Mondal (UEA), 'Hate Speech, Free Speech and Religious Freedom'
Anshuman A. Mondal is Professor of Modern Literature at the University of East Anglia. He is the author of Nationalism and Post-Colonial Identity: Culture and Ideology in India and Egypt (2003), Amitav Ghosh (2007), Young British Muslim Voices (2008) and Islam and Controversy: The Politics of Free Speech after Rushdie (2014). His recent work has focussed on the cultural politics surrounding Muslims, especially those pertaining to freedom of speech. 'Articles of Faith: Freedom of Expression and Religious Freedom in Contemporary Multiculture' was published in the journal Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations in 2016, and essays on the paradoxes of liberal free speech theory; on the limits of liberal attentiveness; on free speech and satire; and an alternative theorisation of free speech are forthcoming. With Tanja Dreher, he is also editing a volume on the ethical responsiveness entitled Paying Attention: Ethical Responsiveness and the Politics of Difference (Palgrave, forthcoming).
Devorah Baum (University of Southampton)
Dr Devorah Baum is Associate Professor in English Literature and Critical Theory at the University of Southampton and an affiliate of the Parkes Institute. She is the author of two books, Feeling Jewish (Yale University Press) and The Jewish Joke (Profile), and co-director of the creative documentary feature film, The New Man.
When is a joke not a joke?
Reflecting on the liberalising of borders in Europe that marked the modern period of democratic expansion, an expansion that, during the C20th, would find itself revoked with the most deadly consequences, this talk will also respond to our current moment of globalisation and its attendant cultural hysteria. At a time when laughter is as likely to be heard policing orthodoxies as heralding heresies, I'll be thinking about these historical trends with reference to the part played in them by humour, noting the role of humour in modern Jewish experiences especially. And to the extent that history today seems to be repeating (again) as farce, I'll suggest that we are living through a moment of rupture and crisis that can be viewed as a crisis of faith in words - and a crisis of faith in jokes. But to keep things cheerful, my talk will still feature a lot of jokes - mostly funny ones.
Daniel Trilling
Daniel Trilling is editor of New Humanist magazine and a freelance journalist who writes about migration, borders and nationalism for the London Review of Books, Guardian, New York Times and others. His book Lights in the Distance, based on five years of reporting on refugees in Europe, is recently published by Picador.
Following two successful New York City conferences in 2014 and 2016, the International Society for Heresy Studies announces its third biennial conference to be hosted by the Institute of English Studies at Senate House in London. The conference theme will broadly focus on how borders between heresy and orthodoxy are created, maintained, and imagined. Although we interpret "heresy" primarily within a religious context, we also interpret it broadly enough to include the "heretical" in politics, art, philosophy, and literature. The study of borders—a popular theme in academic conferences in recent years—feels even more urgent in the current time of rising nationalism and political promises to ban immigration and erect walls based on imagined boundaries. Borders are, of course, more than lines drawn across maps and between religions; rather, they are blurry spaces of ambiguity and reversibility where identities are constructed and deconstructed. Concepts of separation, threshold, and border have occupied theologians, philosophers, historians, and artists since ancient times and remain dynamic elements in the work of many theorists and creative artists today. The reexamination of borders can demonstrate not only how we have constructed the heretical other, but also can reveal the fragility and arbitrary nature of our own orthodoxies.
- £60 Standard
- £45 Concession (students, unwaged, retired)
- £25 Conference Dinner (Saturday, 16 June)
The International Society for Heresy Studies is an organization founded to support the study of the meanings, functions, and histories of heretical belief systems, especially their expressions in literature and art. The Society further aims to illuminate the legal, artistic, social and moral ramifications of blasphemy and iconoclasm, as manifested in literary and artistic works. It also encourages scholarship on non-God-centric secular visions, and it fosters inquiries into atheist critiques of theism. Finally, the Society supports work that tries to determine what happens to blasphemy and heresy when religion is conceived in more material terms such as ethnicity, tradition, ritual, or lifestyle.
The Society does not promote the study of heresy in order to advance Christian (or other theistic) apologetics, nor does it seek to explore heretical, blasphemous, or atheist views in order to condemn them. It equally does not agitate against religion but invites contributions to the understanding of heresy, blasphemy, and unbelief from both believers and unbelievers.
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Enquiries: Events Officer, Institute of English Studies, Senate House, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HU; Email: email@example.com


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Aha!I really hate having to come up with a title. I'm no good at it. Oh well.
Anyhow, I saw the doctor yesterday. Actually, I saw a nurse practitioner, which is sometimes better than seeing a doctor. She listened to what I had to say, she asked a lot of questions, and she prescribed Prozac for me. Not only for the PMS, but also because I tend to be depressed this time of year anyway. I hate short days & gloomy weather. They do horrible things to me. I've been on Prozac before, and it has done its job pretty well, so I'm hopeful this will work. Besides, as I recall from the last time, it helped with my motivation and energy level - a lot. As in I cleaned everything in sight because I WANTED to. That's a great side effect! LOL
I didn't get an official diagnosis - whether I'm still in the PMS category or if I've moved on to PMDD. I figure it doesn't matter as long as the drugs work!
In other news, I had a lovely visit with Lisa, though the kids tended to dominate the conversation. Surprise!


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In 2014 Associate Professor Emma Robertson was awarded both the Art & Design Faculty Dean's Sustained Teaching Excellence, and the UNSW Vice-Chancellor's Teaching Excellence Awards. Previously in 2008 she won the Dean's Award for Innovative Teaching for her two University wide creative thinking online courses. Emma researches new models and developments in creative thinking processes as applied to drawing, design and other disciplines. In her practice she explores the relationships between words, objects and memory in mixed media drawings and bookworks. Artworks by Emma are held in seven public collections in four countries, including the Hospital Trust for Scotland, who purchased two artworks commissioned by the Scottish Arts Council for the exhibition Wordworks.
In addition to teaching creative thinking, innovation and entrepreneurship to undergraduate and postgraduate students in nine Faculties at UNSW, Emma also teaches content relating to the influence of scientific illustration techniques on design processes, including those used in the film industry. In researching this she has visited Skywalker Ranch, Pixar and Animal Logic. She has been involved in Executive Education with Thiess, the Natural History Museum, London, The Agile Leader course at UTS, and others. Emma researched and worked as a consultant to Arup 2010-2013 to integrate creative thinking processes into their Staff Development initiatives and internal Design School, including a unique Moodle Course offered to their 13,000+ employees in 42 countries around the world. She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, London and Visiting Fellow at the Centre for Drawing, Wimbledon College of Art. In 2011 Emma was Guest Editor of the TRACEY Journal on Drawing Knowledge, Loughborough University, and in 2012 was Chair of the Drawing Knowledge Conference where she was one of four Keynote speakers.
For the last four years she has taught Tools for Creative Thinking to postgraduate students in the Design for Social Innovation course at the Centre for Social Impact, and has also given guest lectures to PhD students in Engineering and at the INSPIRE NSW symposium. Emma has held a number of senior administrative roles including Program Director of the Bachelor of Design degree for five years, three terms as Presiding Member of Faculty, and Deputy President of the UNSW Academic Board.
Emma's artwork has been selected for five International Biennials of Drawing, for the Adelaide Perry Prize for Drawing and for the Jacaranda Acquisitive Drawing Prize in Australia. Emma was selected as the Artist in Residence at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney, which continued her drawing series exploring endangered plant species. This culminated in a solo exhibition at the Red Box Gallery in the Domain, Sydney which was held in 2009, where 27 mixed media drawings were displayed. The exhibition, called Ascendant and Descendant explored the impact of climate change on rare and endangered Australian flora, and reflected the research work undertaken by scientists at the RBG.


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Disney Princess gowns might conjure up images of unwillingly purchased dress-ups made of cheap polyester, but no more. High fashion and kids franchises have met in a creative collaboration with some of fashion's biggest names and only for public viewing until November 13 2013. Whether you're a fashionista or have a budding one in your family, this is a fun way for little (and big) girls to see a grown-up version of their princess fashion fantasies.
If you're in London's South Kensington this weekend, it's worth going to visit Christie's which has 10 gowns on display created by names such as Elie Saab, Versace and Roberto Cavalli. But these are not stock standard runway fare; the dresses have all been inspired by the likes of Disney favourites such as Ariel, Pocahontas, Snow White and Jasmine. The dresses will go under the hammer on November 13 to raise funds for the Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity. To find out more about the auction itself, click here.
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Why does the pressure drop (n/m2) in pipe sizing appear excessive but velocities are acceptable?
Hi George - Are you considering all of the sections, or is it just the sections connected to an outlet?Regards,
Duncan Brown
For example when we calculate the results in each section we will have acceptable values for the pipe diameter and velocity but the pressure drop may be up at around 45736 n/m2 for a 5m pipe length
Is the 5m pipe connected to an outlet?
And can I check what program you are running? Is it heating/cooling or CWS/HWS?Thanks,
yes connected to a wc in this instance and CWS/HWS


text: France, the epicentre of the first global conflict, hosted the main international commemoration with about 70 world leaders gathering at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris at 10:00 GMT to mark the milestone moment. The French president lit the flame at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and gave a speech commemorating the armistice 100 years ago that ended the first world war. In his speech, he spoke of the futility of the war and promoted his multilateral vision of the world in the face of that of other leaders who increasingly look inwards. Al Jazeera's Natacha Butler reports. Europe France