Forget December 21, 2012. This is it.
Some time ago, I lent my copy of 2012: Science or Superstition to a friend. She couldn't find it and offered last week to pay for a replacement. When I ordered it, I saw there's now a companion book. It was priced at a ridiculously low $1.10, so I bought it and started reading it during my Friday commute. It's arguably better than the film itself in terms of answering the title question and exploring the roots of the 2012 hype.
Among other things, the author points out that scholars dispute the December 21, 2012, end date of the Mayan Calendar. Moreover, the supposed galactic alignment of the solstice sun with the center of the galaxy – the celestial event on which the end-of-the-world predictions are based – has already happened. The leading proponent of the December 21 date, John Major Jenkins, has admitted that the alignment may have been closest to exact 15 years ago and that the window remains open for several years. We've been in it, we're in it now, and we'll be in it until at least 2018.
End of the world parties are already planned, hotels booked, and plane tickets purchased. I suppose there's something to be said for an event featuring so prominently in the collective consciousness, and maybe for that reason alone, it will be eventful. However, by then, the biggest news of 2012 will be old history.
The news is here, now. Monday's lunar eclipse, followed by a rare Venus transit, is the leading aspect of 2012, along with the first exact Uranus-Pluto square, which is less than three weeks away and is already being felt. We're in a wide-open window for expanding our consciousness, seeing problems and life in general in a wider perspective, opening our minds to ideas we never considered, and accepting responsibility for our future, both as individuals and as members of society. According to many 2012 theories, that's what this year is supposed to be about, anyway. So here we are, getting it sooner rather than later.
A major focus of this expanded consciousness – indeed, I'd go so far as to say that it's the whole point, but I won't argue with others who see it differently – is relationships. Specifically, relationships between opposites. Gemini is the sign of duality, of polar opposites: light/dark, internal/external, transmitter/receiver, matter/energy, male/female, Democrat/Republican, you/me, us/them, etcetera ad infinitum. At the eclipse, the Sun, Mercury, and Venus will all be in Gemini. Venus is the sign of relationships, of course, and she's retrograde – along with Saturn, who's in Venus-ruled Libra. They'll both turn direct later this month.
At the same time, Neptune is stationed and turns retrograde just hours after the eclipse. When Neptune is stationed, a portal opens into other dimensions. Our concept of time and space can disappear. We can see into the past and future, and we can tap into the vastness of the universe – what some might call the mind of God. For many relationships, the source of the conflict began in other lifetimes. We now have an opportunity to understand how things got out of balance and to set them right.
At the peak of the eclipse, the Moon is in Sagittarius, sign of expansion, exploration, and awakening. The Sun, Moon, Earth, and Venus all will be in alignment, forming a sort of channel for a higher frequency, however temporary, to reach us. It doesn't matter that it's fleeting. It's like turning on the radio in the middle of a shocking news broadcast. You need to be tuned in only long enough to get the message.
On Tuesday, Venus moves across the face of the Sun in what's known as a Venus transit. The last one was in 2004, and before that, 1882. The next pair won't occur until 2117 and 2125. For a 6,000-year list of Venus transits, check out NASA's Venus transit catalog. If you'd like a little mental time travel, there's also a great article about British explorer James Cook's expedition to Tahiti in 1769 to observe the Venus transit.
On Thursday, Mercury leaves his home sign of Gemini and enters Cancer. I should warn you that people may get even grumpier than they've been. Worse, they may bite your head off one minute and kiss your behind the next. With the Moon in unpredictable Aquarius on Thursday and Friday, you just don't know what you'll get. That said, Aquarius is a social sign, so if you can roll with the punches and not take anything personally, you could have a thrilling ride.
On Friday, Mercury trines Neptune, and the Moon enters Pisces on Saturday. Don't be surprised if everyone is in tears – and not just because they're sad. They could cry tears of joy, tears of relief, tears of frustration, or tears for no reason at all. Don't even try to figure it out.
I'll make sure to have some extra tissues handy.
This entry was posted in Forecasts, Full Moon and tagged 2012, lunar eclipse, mayan calendar, Neptune retrograde, Sagittarius-Gemini eclipses, Venus transits on June 3, 2012 by Pat.


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'Anything But Look' – Jason Rebello
A NEW solo studio release from Jason Rebello was always going to be something of an event, given his track record as one of the UK's most respected jazz/rock keyboard players – and, with an album a year in the making, he's certainly back with a funky, soulful BANG!
The excitement of 'Anything But Look' is due, in part, to so many of its ten originals having considerable commercial appeal (easily radio hits) – yet, delving deep into the detail, there is much to savour in terms of differing vocal performances, shifting time signatures and modulations, clever tricks, flicks and textures… all held together by Rebello's multifarious, entertaining keyboard work. He has a terrific understanding of the 'nuts and bolts' of jazz (his Steinway-only interpretations of standards and folksong were brilliantly displayed in a recent acoustic trio gig at Kings Place with Stephen Keogh on drums and bassist Alex Davis). Here, he combines that mastery with his vast experience of touring over the years as keyboardist for the likes of Jeff Beck, Sting, Peter Gabriel and Joss Stone.
The hand-picked personnel of established and up-and-coming instrumental and vocalist friends provide a sumptuous programme, the result being an intensely joyous, positive and personal album which Rebello describes as "a musical kaleidoscope of jazz, soul, Latin, funk and rock, painting a picture of a soul's journey into the unknown. We all are made up of light and dark, but we don't usually want to acknowledge what we really are, due to a fear that we may discover something terrible… we will do anything, but look!"
The funkiest of electric bass and clav grooves open the show, celebrated soul singer Omar's resolute tones delivering the catchy Know What You Need, Pino Palladino providing a fantastic ground for Rebello's typically glittering piano and electric piano soloing. Sumudu Jayatilaka's beguiling voice intertwines effortlessly with Rebello's piano on The Man on the Train (with a hint, maybe, of Gordon Sumner in its sublime slower section) – and Troy Miller's drums, the percussion of Miles Bould and Karl Rasheed-Abel's acoustic bass provide the irresistible pulse. Bouncy 7/8 instrumental Without a Paddle, with cheeky contrary motion hook and Paul Stacey's bristling guitar, is breathlessly compelling – so much going on, a real smile-inducer!
Solid bass and pitch-bent synth characterise the beautifully-measured chill-out title track Anything But Look before Alicia Carroll's soprano voice brings theatrical urgency to the more sinister Dark Night of the Soul, an intoxicating multitracked masterclass in Rebello's considerable piano and keyboard prowess – breathtaking to listen closely. With Immediate Effect flows along with all the amiability of a Lyle Mays/Pat Metheny favourite, backing vocals, guitar and synth soloing the key to this likeness. Sadness-tinged ballad Is This How? features the vocals of US jazz/R&B singer Will Downing and the adept, prodigious drumming of Rebello's 14 year-old son George – a particularly beautiful, poignant and memorable chorus here; and young singer Jacob Collier's precise wordless vocals are a perfect match for the bright keys of In The Thick Of It, jazz stalwart Tim Garland (on flute) adding to the lightness of touch.
Joy Rose's vocal warmth and dexterity in the deliberate, soulful New Joy symbolise the sincerity of this release, Miller and Palladino again creating a fantastic rhythm, Rebello and Garland just magnificent – joy all round! Concluding, Xantoné Blacq presents the uplifting, perhaps even spiritual lyric of Lighten Up The Load, the Latin flavour of Bould's percussion and Rebello's piano octaves taking us on our onward journey.
Released on LYTE Records on 4 November 2013, the fervour and craftsmanship of 'Anything but Look' are stunningly evident. Indeed, Jason Rebello's creativity, optimism and technical wizardry might well encourage us through the long, dark winter months – as the fade-out whispers, "See you on the other side"!……
Jason Rebello keyboards; bass, track 7; backing vocals, track 6
Troy Miller drums, tracks 1,2,3,4,5,8,9,10; guitar, track 7; percussion, track 4
Pino Palladino bass guitar, tracks 1,4,6,7,9,10
Karl Rasheed-Abel acoustic bass, tracks 2,3,5,8
Paul Stacey guitar, tracks 3,6,9
Jeremy Stacey drums, track 6
George Rebello drums, track 7
Miles Bould percussion, tracks 1,2,3,10
Tim Garland flute, bass clarinet, tracks 8,9
Joy Rose vocals, track 9; backing vocals, tracks 1,6,9,10
Omar Lye-Fook vocals, track 1
Sumudu Jayatilaka vocals, track 2
Alicia Carroll vocals, track 5
Will Downing vocals, track 7
Jacob Collier vocals, track 8
Xantoné Blacq vocals, track 10
Aja Downing backing vocals, track 7
jasonrebello.com
LYTE Records – LR021 (2013)
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The Bank of Canada (BoC) left interest rates unchanged at 1.75%, still well below the "neutral" rate of 2.5-3.5%, where monetary policy is neither stimulative nor accommodative.
According to a report by Reuters, the central bank implied that the pace of future increases could be more gradual. The announcement drove the Canadian dollar to an 18-month low and decreased market expectations of another hike next month.
BoC, in its disclosure, stated that more monetary tightening would be needed to achieve its 2% inflation target. The bank also acknowledged lower growth figures from Statistics Canada and the possibility of additional room for non-inflationary growth, indicating that the economy might not be as close to capacity as initially expected.
The Canadian dollar fell drastically, at one point trading at $1.3399, marking the lowest level since June 2017.
Further, oil prices have dropped, and the economy dipped in September.
"The appropriate pace of the next hikes will depend on the impact of higher rates on consumption and housing, global trade developments, the oil price shock, the evolution of business investment and the evaluation of the economy's capacity," Reuters said.


I'm in a bit of a funk today. I'm not sure what's going on. I've had a good few days of training, my house is clean, laundry is done, there is food in the fridge...all is well. Except I just want to climb in bed, with a bowl of ice cream, and pull the covers over my head.
I have a list of things to do today. Instead of getting stuff done, I'm wandering around the house, doing nothing. Little Dude is cuddled up on the sofa watching Little Einsteins. He looks ridiculously cute. I might just lay down with him and watch TV until we have to pick up Pnut.
I thinking snuggling on the sofa (no matter how fabulous that sounds) will only feed into my funk. I need to snap out of it. I'm not sure a trip to Target, for dog food will help. Although I'm sure Fergus would be happy if he could eat tonight.
I need to swim, but the thought of putting on my swim suit and getting in the pool is not very appealing.
sorry I meant to comment on this yesterday! Did you end up going to swim?
I usually wallow in my self for a bit and then go do something as a pick-me-up...either going to get a treat or a pedicure or just taking time to stop and relax for a minute. Sometimes going for a run helps me but overall I just need to do something to make me smile! And I count on friends a lot to help me through funks! Hang in there!!
I'm looking into Mater's groups right now.


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CONFESSIONS OF A DOUCHEBAG
Amongst the pearls of wisdom dropped in this list of "What Men Think (words to live by)" is this revelation:
You can never fix us. If we're douches, we're staying that way. You are not going to be the one. Save yourself some heartache. Not going to happen. And the bigger the douche, the better we are at manipulating people because we need to manipulate people cos we're a douche.
Actually, not much of a revelation, if you're at all acquainted with douchebaggery. But someone should clue in all those hot chicks with douchebags.
Category: Society, Women
ON BIG-SCREEN BEANTOWN BROADS
Recent Boston-based films like The Fighter and The Town — and even The Social Network — have featured female characters cut from the same unflattering cloth:
Why must the celluloid version of Massachusetts' blue-collar babes be so harsh?
Not every woman in Lowell gets into a punching match on their front porch. Or drops the F-bomb from her second-story window within earshot of unsuspecting neighbors. They're not all Parliament-sucking hos with bleachy, frizzed-out hair and baby-daddies doing six months at MCI Shirley.
But it seems each time I fork over $9.50 for a ticket at AMC Loews Boston Common, I'm being sold another sleazy, stupid Boston Area Broad.
Disparaging portrayals of the Bay State are more of a New York tradition, versus Hollywood. But the movies in question are Oscar-level material, so perhaps there's a typical Los Angeles-style mixed-message dissing going on here: General acclaim, accompanied by a backhanded swipe to the local womanhood.
The other part of this trend I've noticed: These Southie characters are desirable vehicles for glam-girl actresses to change type. In the aforementioned movies, Amy Adams and Blake Lively each donned pretty-but-tough personas, letting the hairspray and curse-words fly in an attempt to "show range" in their acting abilities. It's a convenient shorthand for expanding career options, but doesn't particularly come off as convincing.
Category: Movies, Society, Women
RENTAL FROCKS
The recession has been hard on fashionistas, so Rent The Runway offers the ladies short-term $50 rentals for haute couture:
Dresses are organized on the site by style, designer, or occasions like "winter wedding," "girls-night-out" or "this-is-getting-serious-date dresses."…
The site, which has 600,000 members, launched near the peak of the recession, but according to co-founder Jenny Fleiss, that timing helped it get off the ground. "People were really thinking about cost per wear," she said.
Now Rent The Runway is enjoying its busiest season to date. "Everyone has holiday parties and New Year's Eve coming up — when are you going to wear a gold sparkly one-shoulder dress again?" Fleiss asked.
Leased clothing used to be strictly a guy thing, with the rented tuxedo as Exhibit A. If both you and your date are going to attend that formal bash in rentals, you might as well scope out other couples at the event for potential outfit sublets. "See how well we match together? You guys would totally rock this combo too!"
Category: Business, Fashion, Women
KARDASHIANS AND CONDIMENTS
If, as per celebrity tweet-advisers Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian, mayonnaise on a vagina makes it shiny… Then what does mayo on a penis make it?
Answer: Fattening.
There's tongue-in-cheek advice for you. Or something-in-cheek, anyway.
Category: Comedy, Social Media Online, Women
A POST-HOLIDAY JEGGINGS INDEX?
This is hardly a scientific sample, but I've noticed a peculiar trend today in my Twitter stream: Multiple references to jeggings. Yes, all in tweets from women.
Since "jeggings" isn't showing up in the trending topics list, I've gotta believe this phenomenon is strictly localized to my Twitter experience. Obviously, I follow some like-minded fashionistas.
I wonder if there's a distinct connection between this musing and the just-completed Thanksgiving festivities. Is the level of snugness in these go-to denim leggings an indicator of holiday overeating? Maybe it's something to look out for in a month's time, when Christmas indulgences will prompt a similar skinny-pants body-fat index. For ladies only, of course.
Category: Fashion, Social Media Online, Women
PLAME/CHAPMAN: POST-COLD WAR GLAMOUR SPIES
Not sure this is apropos of anything, but it's worth noting, on the eve of the release of Valerie Plame biopic Fair Game:
Plame and her quasi-counterpart Anna Chapman offer a contrasting U.S.-Russia take on beautiful-woman spies. It's like the Cold War all over again.
Except that Plame is decidedly more of an espionage heavyweight than Chapman. At least as far as the public can discern into the murky territory of international shadow-works. In any case, we end up with foreign affairs eye candy.
Category: Celebrity, Movies, Political, Women
THE PERSISTENCE OF TALL-SIZED DOLLS
Today's little girl isn't quite as attached to her dollies as her forebears were. The solution for toy manufacturers? Make their plastic pals bigger:
Girls are ditching dolls at younger ages than ever — often by their seventh birthday party, manufacturers say. Companies such as Disney and MGA Entertainment are coming out with dolls at heights of 18 to 21 inches this holiday season and designing them to look like pre-teens, not babies or adults. These dolls are meant to be played with as companions, to give modern girls a few more years of fantasy play.
It seems like a stereotypical American response — add quantity instead of qualitative improvements. Does making the pretend playmates (somewhat) truer to life really make them more appealing to kids?
I shudder to think where the toymakers got this idea. Because I suspect it sprung from observing the ultimate in life-like doll play (obviously not amongst little girls).
Category: Business, Society, Women
TIME-HONORED GLEE-FUL ANTI-TYPECASTING
All the social outrage over the "Glee Gone Wild" photoshoot in GQ is predictable — just as predictable as the oft-repeated girl-to-woman image makeover employed by maturing performers:
All began their careers with a preponderance of fans in the bubblegum set and traced the same celebrity arc, by which Disney tiara is exchanged for Victoria's Secret teddy and the sweet princess becomes a sweaty temptress. If she's lucky, she then proceeds quickly to some amalgam of the two, her diversifying mission accomplished. If not, she's Lindsay Lohan…
It's all about image adjustment, about taking a pendulum positioned too far in one direction and yanking it in the other, so that it eventually winds up somewhere in between. The process has a physics all its own: G plus NC-17 equals PG-13.
When you're dealing with public perceptions, shock techniques work better than steady progression. Fact is, most of the audience doesn't want that little boy or girl in the popular sitcom or rock band to grow up — they want them to remain an iconic representation forever. Basically, a sharp break with the past is necessary, and nothing does the job better than sexualization.
And yes, that formula goes back a lot farther than "Glee". It even goes back farther than Britney, Christina, or any of the latter-day Disney child stars. One-time one-dimensional kid phenom Jodie Foster turned the trick (so to speak) by playing a teenaged hooker in Taxi Driver. You can even point to Liz Taylor's career following the same (albeit tamer, owing to the times) trajectory.
And it's all calculated. So keep that in mind the next time the apologies and claims of being led astray (the latter being another veiled form of sexual presentation for young women) spill forth, after the next strategic "scandal".
Category: Celebrity, Pop Culture, Women
WHORISH ENTERPRISE
Last night, me and my (by default) wingwoman:
She: She's dressed like a whore.
Me: Looks more like a slut.
She: What's the difference?
Me: She doesn't look enterprising enough to be a whore.
Distinctions in everything, as always. Not surprisingly, I wound up going home alone. My focus may need adjustment…
Category: Comedy, Women
MULLET-INSPIRED COUTURE
Business in the front, party in the back is now being applied to high-end women's frockery:
There are fewer offensive hairstyles in this world than the mullet. It's tasteless, creepy, and worst of all, it's dishonest. Clean and respectable at first glance with a dirty, tangled mess hidden behind it? I shudder to think. Translate it to fashion, however, and the mullet sings quite a different tune. With haute couture houses like Versace, Chanel and Prada taking a stab at it, the result is fashion's latest question mark.
Basically, these are red-carpet gowns with high hemlines in the front (for showing off legs and shoes), and a trailing train behind for a something of a formalized look. Thus, the hang-back follicle look of '80s holdouts and white trashers everywhere.
The thing is: Shouldn't this be reversed for dresses? From what I know, wearing a skirt usually means that the party happens, um, in the back — meaning a higher hem would serve better there. It might not wow them at film premieres, but function over form should prevail.
Category: Fashion, Society, Women
CRAZY SHE-WOLF SHAKIRA
Let the pop-cultural record show that Shakira's last big hit single was "Loba" (or "She Wolf" in English).
Her new song release is "Loca", or "Crazy" in translation.
"Loba", then "Loca". Was that similarity planned? Then naturally, the alphabetical progression calls for her next release to be entitled "Loda". Not that that's a real word in Spanish or English, but a pattern is a pattern. And really, since it's Shakira, I'll listen to just about anything she puts out, since it'll sound good regardless of meaning.
by Costa Tsiokos, Sat 09/25/2010 11:44am
KATY PERRY, BOOB-BANNED FROM SESAME STREET
While Katy Perry applied the requisite Kidz Bop re-lyricism to her song "Hot N Cold" for a duet with Elmo on "Sesame Street", she neglected to clean up the rest of her act:
After the clip hit YouTube Monday, Gawker ran a story that called attention to the video and Katy's look. Parents checking out the video began leaving critical comments like, "Couldn't she wear something that was more. oh idk. APPROPRIATE" and "I DO NOT want my five year old lookin at [that]!" But, as TMZ notes, Perry wasn't actually half-naked — her outfit featured a flesh-colored mesh top that went all the way up to her neck, like a figure-skating costume.
Sesame Workshop, the company that produces the show, responded to the controversy this morning by announcing that producers have decided to pull the song from the broadcast version of the program. The clip will remain online at KatyPerry.com, however, so the singer's more mature fans can watch it.
And here's that "mature" performance, boobies and all:
As usual, a lot of huffing-puffing outrage from parents who are projecting their own hang-ups onto their children. Although I admit that Perry should have thought twice before donning anything flesh-colored for a children's television appearance. Or did she think she would be performing with the infamous rogue Elmo from Times Square?
Category: Celebrity, Pop Culture, TV, Women
THE ACAI-APPLE AD-SCAM BLONDE
I'm not above triggering an online meme based around images of some anonymous hot chick. And so:
The above two ads have been making the rounds on websites I routinely visit. Nothing particularly special about them — one's pushing the acai berry fad, while the other claims to hook you up with Apple gadgets for low-low prices. Nothing shady there, I'm sure.
But obviously, the common thread is that tanned blonde woman, posing as some kind of investigative reporter in both instances. She must have a fairly free-formed beat if she's covering "breaking news" on both superfoods and iPads. Reportage versatility is highly valued…
Obviously, she serves as an eye-catching prop in both ads. It probably works too, to the tune of an extra percentage-point or two in clickthrus. I'm just wondering who she is, and what possible connection there is. Is she actually behind both ventures, as a sort of scammer-girl of all trades? Or simply a stock-photo model, whose image was procured by separate ripoff operations? From such are online mysteries born…
Category: Advert./Mktg., Internet, Women
CARD-CARRYING DATERS
Online dating gains some offline hard-copy tactics in Cheek'd, a service that kicks off connections via hand-delivered notes:
Users receive calling cards to dole out to alluring strangers they encounter in their everyday lives, be it in a club or in a subway on their morning commute. Recipients of the cards can use the identification code printed on them to log onto Cheekd.com and send a message to their admirer. A pack of 50 cards and a month's subscription to Cheek'd, where users can receive messages and post information about themselves, is $25. There is no fee for those who receive cards to communicate with an admirer through the site.
Each Cheek'd card has a sassy phrase like "I am totally cooler than your date," or, for those with no regard for subtlety: "I'm hitting on you." [Site founder Lori] Cheek is dreaming up specialized card sets, too. One for New York City singles will have lines like "I live below 14th Street" and "I hope my five-story walkup won't be a problem."
This definitely restores something to the Web-dating dynamic. While the stigma of online dating has largely faded, there's still something antiseptic and chore-like in scanning through Match.com profiles. At least this way, you get out from in front of the screen and encounter real flesh-and-blood prospects; the awkwardness of face-to-face communication is alleviated by the hand-held written word.
I'm looking forward to some cute brunette slipping me one of these cards while I'm zoning out on the subway, or some other anonymously-crowded venue. Although I'll point out that the ladies are late to the game with this technique, as guys have been using their business cards as pickup tools for years.
Category: New Yorkin', Society, Women
REQUIEM FOR A BOY-CRAZY PEPPERMINT PATTIE
I had thought that the model in that York Peppermint Pattie commercial looked familiar: It's Alexi from IMBOYCRAZY.COM!
And this is that commercial, spliced together with Requiem for a Dream:
I think the extreme closeup on the pupil in both video-works was the inspirational hook. How else to draw a line between mint-flavoring and heroin? And the chop-quick cut scenes complete the parallels. Well done.
Not that Alexi endorses the smack habit. But she does encourage you to tan it, in the event that you can't tone it. Yeah.
Category: Advert./Mktg., Creative, Movies, Women
PROPER PRODUCE-PROXIMATE PRODUCT-PLACEMENT FOR PICKUPS
If you couldn't already tell that DateBritishGuys.com was a cut-rate dating operation just from the sight of the site, finding a stack of cheap-looking, URL-emblazoned business cards next to a grocery store register ought to confirm the shoe-string budget.
Although they're on the right track, by advertising near food. They just need to make the association more explicit — namely, take a stack of those calling-cards and place them in the citrus section.
Category: Food, Society, Women
WIDE-EYED FASHION
Because that extra-big-iris, doe-eyed anime look is just so dead-sexy, illegal "circle lenses" contacts are making the round amongst fashion-forward ladies:
Now that circle lenses have gone mainstream in Japan, Singapore and South Korea, they are turning up in American high schools and on college campuses. "In the past year, there's been a sharp increase in interest here in the U.S.," said Joyce Kim, a founder of Soompi.com, an Asian pop fan site with a forum devoted to circle lenses. "Once early adopters have adequately posted about it, discussed it and reviewed them, it's now available to everyone."
Ms. Kim, who lives in San Francisco and is 31, said that some friends her age wear circle lenses almost every day. "It's like wearing mascara or eyeliner," she said.
This doesn't seem all that different from the now-standard colored contact lenses, that went through a fad-fade a couple of decades ago. The accessorizing reminds me of similarly-odd cosmetic trends: Years ago, I knew a group of girls who kept a couple of high-end wigs as part of their wardrobe, because certain outfits they owned didn't look "right" with their natural hair.
The Japanimation, and even manga, inspiration behind this big-eyed look is telling. It's too bad the "Little Orphan Annie" comic strip just bit the dust; some creative revitalization-marketing there could have inspired a counter pupil-less eyeball look…
Category: Fashion, Pop Culture, Women
MY DAUGHTER, THE AUTO-STRIPPER
It's one thing to encounter the occasional Lexus, Mercedes, or Denali — as the names of little girls, instead of car models. But apparently, it's downright distressing to encounter an entire summer camp class full of such namings.
Know that the real distress is yet to come, if the theory of name-determining vocational destiny holds true. That doesn't mean that all these little girls will grow up to be luxury automobiles, of course — that would be silly. But another, more questionable life-path suggests itself:
Good stripper names: Mercedes, Sable, Lexus, Sierra, Lotus
Bad stripper names: Explorer, Thing, Outback, Gremlin, Duster, Demon, Titan, Hummer, Willys, Packard, Woodie, Cutlass, Rolls, Escort, Ram, Probe
That's right, yuppie parents — know that granting your daughters a vehicular-inspired name strengthens the chances of them someday gyrating around a pole. They wouldn't even have to come up with a stagename!
Furthermore, all this may or may not be related to the "anal" rule-of-thumb naming test in car marketing.
Category: Society, Women, Wordsmithing
SPY CHICK GOES VIRAL
While the eleven alleged Russian spies just nabbed by the FBI didn't seem to dig up much sensitive information, one of them is finding another brand of blown-cover success:
Anna Chapman cut a wide swath in New York even before her arrest on charges of spying for Mother Russia, judging by the sultry shots and videos suddenly popping up everywhere, starting with her own Facebook page.
Now, thanks to her penchant for seductive poses, she's an international star. You'd hardly know her real pose, according to U.S. officials, was deadly serious: seducing government officials and businessmen into providing state secrets.
Seems like a roundabout way to generate some online buzz. If Chapman had wanted to make it big on the Web, she could just as easily have exposed herself on Chatroulette…
Category: Politics, True Crime, Women
MEGA-GIBSON VS. TIFFANOID
Back in the '80s, we always knew that the rivalry between bubblegum-pop queens Debbie Gibson and Tiffany would inevitably culminate thusly:
[Syfy Network] promises an epic battle between the former teen pop idols, who will star in "Mega Python vs. Gatoroid."
Gibson will play a fanatical animal-rights activist who frees illegally imported exotic snakes from pet stores, sending them into the Everglades, where they grow to mega sizes. Tiffany will play an overzealous park ranger who uses dangerous methods to save endangered alligators.
In the script, the pair brawl at a party, then take matters outside into the swamp.
Interesting demographic-targeting on the part of Syfy, crossing music nostalgia with B-grade schlock. Because we all know that there's only one way it'll ever satisfy the geek audience:
Ooh, I think I can write this scene!
TIFFANY: "I think we're alone now."
DEBBIE: "Only in my dreams."
[They make out.]
Look for that alternate outtake on the unrated DVD, sure to hit store shelves several months days minutes after the television premiere.
Category: Pop Culture, TV, Women


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Max Brooks' novel "World War Z" is an "oral history" of what war?
Zero War
Zombie War
Zip War
Literature: General QuizUp
Who played Gerry Lane in the movie "World War Z"?
During which war is "Catch-22" set?
"All Quiet on the Western Front" is about what war?
A former SNL writer, he is the author of "The Zombie Survival Guide" and of "World War Z". Who is his famous dad?
Which war lasted from 1914-1918?
What war was said at the time to be "the war to end all wars"?
The movie "World War Z" was based on a novel by which author?
This movie or series was based on a book by which author? — World War Z
Can you pick the correct answers to each of these multiple choice questions that relate to the different subcategories in History? — War Which of these countries was considered part of the Axis in World War II?
True or False? Taken prisoner at the beginning of the Second World War, General de Gaulle tried to escape from the Gestapo prisons 5 times.
Who wrote this sci-fi novel? — The War of the Worlds (1898)
Who directed this movie? — World War Z
Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus wrote what novel, based on their experiences working in Manhattan's Upper East Side?
What is the main currency of Romania?
Each haiku describes a mythological person, place, or thing. Choose the one best described by each poem. — Having a hard time Overseeing grape harvests When I'm so hammered.
Can you determine whether each of these movies stars Natalie Portman or Keira Knightley? — Atonement (2007)
True or False? During its winter sleep, a bear's heart rate decreases to nearly 10 beats per minute.
This is a song from which musical? — It's A Hard Knock Life
Which of these is a prime number?
This is a plot description of which tv series? — Story of two mismatched cops and their shady vixen police lieutenant, in a secretive undercover division of the Los Angeles Police Department
Which body part is missing from this book title? — Cover Her ___ (James)
Which war or conflict is central to the story of this movie? — La vita e bella (1997)
This is a plot description of which tv series? — Story of the lives of the residents (e.g. a sheriff and a doctor) of a small town in Wisconsin, where weird things happen
These movies were released in which year? — Sleuth, The Godfather


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What is Twopresents and how does it work?
Twopresents, a social enterprise run by volunteers, combines online event invitations with a charitable gift solution. Users share their celebrations with charities that champion worthy causes.
This is how it works: When you organise a Twopresents event, you first select a suitable invitation card, a charity that appeals to you and a gift that you would like to save for. Then, you enter your event details and select the percentage amount that you wish to share with the chosen charity. You have the option to donate 15%, 25%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 75%, 80%, and 90% of total funds pooled to the charity. This percentage amount (less any processing fees, as explained below) will be donated to the charity you have selected taken from contributions your guests make.
Next, you add your guests' email addresses and send your invitation.
When guests receive the invitation, they are given the option to contribute money online instead of bringing a gift to the event. Contributions of HK$100 and upwards can be made through the website. The money that the guests contribute is then split between you and the chosen charity in the proportion you have selected. Twopresents will transfer the host's portion of the funds to the host to buy the gift and the charity's portion of the funds to the charity. Processing fees, as described below, are deducted from the charity's portion of the funds.
After the event, you can also send thank you cards to guests. At any time, you can login to your 'Dashboard' to view/edit your invitation, track RSVPs and contributions, add guests, send message, cancel and reschedule your event.
Can I use Facebook or WhatsApp to send invitations?
Yes, you can send the invitation to your friends on WhatsApp, Facebook and other social media. You can do so by simply copying the unique URL link in the 'Share' button on the 'Send' page or 'Event Summary' page once you have logged into your 'Dashboard'. Your friends will be sent a link to your invitation where they have to add themselves to the guest list and will be able to RSVP and contribute to your event.
When can I use Twopresents?
Twopresents combines online event invitations with a charitable gift solution. Users share their celebrations with charities that champion worthy causes.
When you organise a Twopresents event, you first select a suitable invitation card, a charity that appeals to you and a gift that you would like to save for. Then, you enter your event details and select the percentage amount that you wish to share with the chosen charity. You have the option to donate 15%, 25%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 75%, 80%, and 90% of total funds pooled to the charity. This percentage amount (less any processing fees, as explained below) will be donated to the charity you have selected taken from contributions your guests make.
When guests receive the invitation, they are given the option to contribute money online instead of bringing a gift to the event. Contributions of HK$100 and upwards can be made through the website. The money that the guests contribute is then split between you and the chosen charity in the proportion you have selected.
Twopresents will transfer the host's portion of the funds to the host to buy the gift and the charity's portion of the funds to the charity. Processing fees, as described below, are deducted from the charity's portion of the funds.
Are guests required to contribute?
No! It is optional for guests to contribute. Guests can RSVP "Yes" and choose not to contribute.
Guests can also RSVP "No" and contribute to the event. This option allows guests living abroad to participate in the event in an easy way without attending the event.
Will the charity issue a tax receipt?
Yes, a charity in Hong Kong will issue a tax receipt if the donation is HK$100 or more. The charity will issue a tax receipt to the host, not the guests, because money sent to Twopresents is considered gifted to the host. The tax receipt is for the amount donated, less Twopresents' administration fee of 5% and any applicable transaction fees (see further below). Please allow a few weeks for the receipt to be emailed and/ormailed to the registered email/mailing address provided by the host on the 'Profile' page. Please contact us if you do not receive your receipt.
Can I use Twopresents to pool money for a group gift - e.g. for a teacher's gift or weddings?
Yes! Twopresents works very well if you are buying a gift together for a teacher or for a wedding as long as it is linked to an event. It is easy to track attendance and contributions and includes many other great event management features.
Can I use Twopresents from any country?
Currently, Twopresents operates in Hong Kong. We hope to offer our service globally in due course. This means that our charity partners only consists of Hong Kong registered charities at the moment. You can however send your invitations to and receive contributions from any country in the world.
How are charity partners selected and do they pay a fee to be listed on the Twopresents platform?
Charity partners are all registered charities in Hong Kong that are reviewed and selected by our Charity Selection Committee. We adhere to a list of stringent selection criteria in order to ensure that all charities are benefiting important social causes. Charities do not pay to be listed on the Twopresents platform.
Can I personalise my invitation with my own photo or art?
Yes, you can choose to upload your photo, image or drawing as part of your invitation card and thank you card.
Can I upload an attachment to go along with the invitation?
Yes, you may attach a map or other file to your invitation. Please follow instructions when entering your event details.
What if my guests can't find their invitation?
Ask your guests to check their spam/junk folder and ask them to mark the invitiation 'not spam' / 'not junk' to ensure all future twopresents invitations and reminders are sent to their inbox.
You can also resend the event invitation to one guest at a time by clicking the 'Resend' button on the 'Event Summary' page. Alternatively, can also send the URL link of your event invitation (use the 'Share' button shown on the 'Event Summary' page) to your guests so they can add themselves to your guest list. If your guests still haven't received your invitation please contact us.
Why can't I access my 'Event Summary' page?
After sending out your invitations, you can log into your 'Dashboard' and click on your event. You will be taken to your 'Event Summary' page. For hosts setting up an event for the first time, you will not be taken to your 'Event Summary' page if you fail to update your account details in the 'Profile' page. Please update your account details in the 'Profile' page and you will have access to your 'Event Summary'.
How do I reschedule/change the date of my event?
Log into your 'Dashboard' and select your event. On the 'Event Summary' page, please click 'Reschedule'. You may enter the new event details and our system will automatically send the rescheduled event invitation to your guests. Guests will need to RSVP again but their previous contributions will be carried forward to the rescheduled event. Please note that if your guests cannot attend the rescheduled event but they have already made a contribution, Twopresents cannot issue a refund to your guests. Contributions already made will rollover 'as is' to the newly rescheduled event date.
Log into your 'Dashboard' and select your event. On the 'Event Summary' page, please click 'Cancel Event'. Our system automatically sends a message to all guests to tell them that the event has been cancelled.
Canceling your event immediately stops contributions to be accepted towards the event. You however, will need to click 'Close Party' in your 'Event Summary' to begin funds processing. If contributions have already been made, Twopresents will distribute the funds in the same proportion and manner as if the event had taken place. If you wish to do so otherwise, please contact us to discuss other arrangements. In no event can Twopresents refund to guests contributions that have already been distributed to a selected charity.
How can I edit my invitation once it is sent out?
Log into your 'Dashboard' and click on your event. You will be taken to your 'Event Summary' page. You can then click on 'Edit/View Invitation' to edit your invitation. Once all edits are done, you can save it and you will have the option to resend the invitation to your guests.
Can I forward my invitation to other guests?
Please do not forward your invitation to other guests as each invitation is created specifically for each guest. Forwarding an invitation to other guests may create issues with managing contributions.
How can I turn off RSVP and Event reminders?
Log into your 'Dashboard' and click on your event. You will be taken to your 'Event Summary' page. You can then click on 'Edit/View Invitation' and you will be able to edit the RSVP and the Event reminder function.
Can I donate to more than one charity per event?
No, you may only support one charity per event.
Can I donate to charities other than the ones listed on Twopresents.com?
No. You must choose a charity listed on Twopresents.com. You can however request that Twopresents considers adding your favourite charity to the platform. Should you wish to recommend any local charities that are not on our list, please contact us and we will gladly consider them!
Can I donate 100% to charity?
While our site is primarily set up to share contributions between a gift and a charity, it is possible for you to donate 100% of the funds to go to charity.
Please follow these steps to donate 100% of your fund to charity: When setting up the initial invitation for your event, choose the charity you want to support and select any contribution percentage. When asked to enter the gift you would like to save for, enter 'an additional donation for the charity'. You must also contact us by email to let us know that you wish to donate your proportion of the funds to the chosen charity. Failing to do so may result in us not being able to transfer your proportion of the funds to the chosen charity.
You can also increase your percentage to charity to 100% in the close party form at the time of closing the party.
Will the guests know how much is given to charity?
The guests will see the percentage allocated for the charity in the explanatory text as part of the email sent along with the invitation. Your guests will also love to know how much was raised, so it is a good idea to include that in your thank you message!
Can I change my chosen charity and contribution percentage?
After the invitation has been sent, you cannot change the charity or the contribution percentage. However, you can increase the contribution percentage when you close the event.
You must 'close' the event to begin funds processing. After the event is closed, Twopresents will transfer the funds electronically to you. Funds are transferred as per the contribution percentage split indicated by you. The amount for the chosen charity, less the processing fee, will be sent to the charity directly.
You and the charity will generally receive payment within 2 weeks of the close party date assumig we have all the correct account information. You will receive an email notification once the transfer is completed.
How will I receive my portion of the funds?
Please make sure you close your event by clicking 'Close Party' in your 'Event Summary' page to begin funds processing. Twopresents will electronically transfer your portion of the funds to the account you registered in the 'Profile' page at the time of account creation and verified at the time of closing the event.
Can Twopresents send a cheque instead of a bank transfer?
No. Twopresents is unable to issue cheques. All funds for hosts and charities are processed electronically.
What happens to returned funds due to incorrect banking details?
Should your portion of the funds be returned to Twopresents due to incorrect banking details, we will notify you by email and request that you provide correct bank account details as soon as possible. If we do not hear from you within 4 weeks after the notification is sent, your proportion of the funds will be immediately transferred to the chosen charity.
What happens if my event remains open?
You have 8 weeks after the event date to close your event. Twopresents will send reminders to you during this time to close the event. A final reminder will be sent 7 weeks after your event date. If you fail to close the event by the end of the 8-week period following your event date, Twopresents will immediately transfer all funds to the chosen charity.
Can I pay for the processing fees instead of the charity?
All processing fees are deducted from the charity's portion of the funds. Owing to the way our IT system is automated, we are unable to change this.
How do I close my party?
To close your party, please log into your Dashboard, then click 'Details' and you will see your Event Summary. On this page, please click 'Close Party' and follow the steps.
Yes, you can change your RSVP any time. Just click on the invitation that you have received and RSVP again.
Can the host see my contribution?
The host will see guests' contributions unless the host has allowed guests to blind the amount contributed and the guest has 'blinded' the contribution.
How do I know my contribution was sent to charity?
The charity will issue a tax receipt in the name of the host and will send it to the host's registered email and/or mailing address within 30 days from the receipt of funds.
ou can contribute using your PayPal account or credit cards as accepted by PayPal and IPGPAY. The minimum contribution amount is set at HK$100.
How do I make sure my online contribution is completed?
After completing your contribution, both Twopresents and the payment provider you used (PayPal or IPGPAY) will send a confirmation to you immediately. If you do not receive a confirmation, it means that your payment was unsuccessful and you need to repeat the contribution process. Please check to make sure your credit card can be used for online payments as some cards need special permission for online payments. If you are still not able to complete the payment online, please contact us at info@twopresents.com and we will gladly assist you.
How do I get a refund for my contribution?
Before the event date and before the host closes the event, Twopresents, at its absolute discretion and on a case-by-case basis, may refund guest contributions. All such refunds, if any, are made net of any applicable refund fee of HK$2.50. If you discover you have made a payment error by mistake, please contact us immediately at info@twopresents.com.
How do I ensure my online transaction is safe?
Please do not forward your invitation to other guests as each invitation is created specifically for each guest. Forwarding the invitation to other guests may create issues with managing contributions.
Once the funds are pooled, an administration fee of 5% will be applied to the total fund. This administration fee covers costs such as IT and business expeneses associated with running our social enterprise service. In addition, a transaction fee of 4.8% is applied which covers all fund transfer related expenses (e.g. credit card fees for guests contributions, transfer fees to host/charity). All fees are deducted from the amount allocated to the charity. There are no other fees or upfront costs. The use of the website for guests and hosts is free.
For example, if the total amount pooled for an event is HK$1000, and the host has chosen to share 50% with charity, the host will receive HK$500. The charity will receive HK$402, net of the administration fee of HK$50 and transaction fee of HK$48.
Who pays for the processing fee?
Processing fee is deducted from the charity's portion of the funds. Owing to the way our IT system is automated, we are unable to change this and we cannot deduct the processing fees from the host's portion of the funds or split the processing fees between the host and the charity.


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Energy Reform in Mexico
The Economist compared Mexico's attitude toward state ownership of oil to America's tradition of gun ownership concluding that both are, "steeped in history." In such cases, change is never easy. But the country's oil reserves in the easy-to-access shallow waters of the Gulf of Mexico are running low. The state-run gas and oil giant, Pemex, hasn't been able to muster the expertise or funding to address the problem.
So President Enrique Peña Nieto has proposed changing the constitution to allow private investment in Mexico's oil industry. Is Mexico ready for such an historic move and what might the proposed reforms accomplish? To gain perspective on these and other questions, we spoke with Mexico Institute Director, Duncan Wood.
Duncan Wood is the Director of the Mexico Institute at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. For 17 years, Dr. Wood was a professor and the director of the International Relations Program at the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM) in Mexico City. He also held the role of researcher at the Centro de Derecho Económico Internacional (CDEI) at ITAM. He is a member of the Mexican National Research System (level 2), a member of the editorial board of Foreign Affairs Latinoamerica and has been an editorial advisor to Reforma newspaper. Between 2007 and 2009, he was technical secretary of the Red Mexicana de Energia, a group of experts in the area of energy policy in Mexico. He has been a Senior Associate with the Simon Chair and the Americas Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington D.C. His research focuses on Mexican energy policy, including renewable energy, and North American relations.
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Junior Joe Egan led the Holy Cross men's golf team, tying for fifth overall at the Rhode Island Invitational. After shooting 76 in the opening round, Egan shot a 70 in the final round to conclude the tournament with a total score of 146.
Freshman Harrison Thayer tied for 23rd overall in the tournament, shooting 75 and 76 to finish with a two-round total of 151.
Tying for 30th was senior Joe Blando, who posted a tournament total of 153 by shooting 75 and 78 in each round.
Sophomore Tom Dzwonczyk shot 81 in both rounds to end the invitational with a 162, placing 57th overall.
Placing 60th was Joe Brosseau, who shot 84 and 82 for a two-round total of 166.
The Crusaders will return to action Saturday, April 28, as they compete in the first round of the Patriot League Championship in Bethlehem, Pa.


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Notre Dame Men's Basketball
Notre Dame vs. Saint Xavier University
Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center-Notre Dame, Ind.
Head Coach Mike Brey
On St. Xavier's play…
"I thought that was a good team for us to play. They're older, they play together and they really run their stuff. They really challenged us, and we couldn't guard them sometimes. We weren't very good defensively at times, and we had some good possessions. It was a good learning tape for us."
On what tonight revealed about his players…
"As you can see, we're really trying to evaluate our group. You learned some more tonight. I was really pleased with Jack [Cooley], with his start playing 23 minutes. I think he maybe could have played more. I was pleased with Eric Atkins for the most part. I think we have to work with him defensively. As far as running our team and finding ways to score, he's going to need to do that. Certainly, (Tim) Abromaitis, I hope our fans realize he's just a beautiful basketball player to watch. He's one of the best players in the country. Enjoy it, man. He was a rock for us tonight. With young guys running all over the place at times, he kind of steadied us."
On how to proceed from this game…
"Even here with older teams sometimes, we look better offensively than we do defensively. What's best for us? How are we going to guard the ball screen? How much zone are we going to play is something I think we need to talk about. We could be playing it more this year especially because we've got some guys who need to stay on the floor a little longer and not get in foul trouble."
On expectations for this season…
"I think we are young. With Jerian [Grant] and Alex [Dragicevich] one of the things we've talked about and it's not any different at times in practice is if they don't have success offensively early, they can't get distracted on the other end. I think most young players do that. That's a thing with young players who are talented offensively. They can get distracted. I think both of them did that, and we've got to keep working with them. I was talking to my assistant and said we've got to get them better, and he said, 'You know, you said the same thing about Abro(maitis) in his second year.' That's a good point. So we've got to keep working with them."
Notre Dame Players Quotes
Pat Connaughton-Freshman-Guard
On playing his first game…
"I thought it was great to get a feel for it, to play with the guys. It's nice to play another team and not just beat each other up."
On getting comfortable in the game…
"I felt comfortable almost right away. The guys are really encouraging, especially Eric [Atkins] and Tim [Abromaitis]. They were probably the most encouraging. With that, I was able to feel comfortable after the first possession."
On showing more confidence in the second half…
"Things I could control, the hustle, the rebounds, made me feel more comfortable. Then I felt I was playing my game and could help the team win."
On his feelings of the team…
"Tonight was the first time this group has played against a different team. As coach has said plenty of times, we were just trying to get a feel for each other and find our chemistry."
Tim Abromaitis-Graduate Student-Forward
On young players in the line-up…
"I think sometimes that's what it's going to come down to, but I think at the same time other guys are good at creating. Eric [Atkins] is good at the pick-and-roll. I think something we could have done a lot more today was getting into the post. Jack's definitely improved in there and has shown that he has a couple of moves. He's someone we can go to when we need a bucket."
On his take of the game…
"It was good to move against a different team, to see a different offense. We saw a lot of screens, and movement off that ball that we haven't practiced with or played against. Just getting a feel for who can do what out there and evaluating that. Overall, I think we did pretty well on offense. We definitely let up a little bit more than we wanted to on defense."
On moving guys in and out of the game…
"I think defensive chemistry is definitely something that builds over time. We need to do a little better job communicating and figuring out ball screens. They were able to get into the lane. It seemed like they had a lot of five footers that came off ball screens so it's something that we definitely have to work at. I think it will come in time."
Eric Atkins-Sophomore-Guard
On feeling the rust falling off…
"Yes, especially in the second half. I think that is the team you're going to see more of. We worked the ball a little bit better, got out in transition, and got Abromaitis open shots."
On the less experienced teammates…
"I think they played great. Pat Connaughton played great today. He knocked down open jump shots and played good on the defensive end. He also got a lot of rebounds for us. [Alex] Dragicevich played well, and Jerian [Grant] looks anxious, but he's just going to blow it up one of these games."
On getting what you wanted to out of the first game…
"Overall, I would say so. First of all, we won the game. Second, assist to turnovers was the way we wanted it. Also, we rebounded the way we wanted to. I would say that we accomplished what we wanted."
On having a voice on the court…
"Coach talked to me after Tory [Jackson] came back. Tory [Jackson] was out there yelling and screaming, and pulled me over after practice and told me that is the voice we need. I have to carry that over and work on it every single practice. You did see that on the pass play to [Alex] Dragicevich."
On developing the voice…
"Yes, that's not really in my nature, being a loud, screaming guy. I'm ready to do whatever it takes to be the leader of this team."
Jack Cooley-Junioro Forward
On what you learned as a team today…
"I learned that we have some things we need to work on, but we played well for the first time. With this group, we have four new people in starting spots, and that was pretty good. I think playing against anyone for the first time as a team is a pretty good feat to come out with a win."
On what you have to work on…
"There are just some things that will come with time and playing together, like getting the jitters out. I know we'll be fine by next game. We just need to work on a couple things, and now we know what we have to work on. It will just come with time."
On rebounding…
"We were trying out a lot of different defenses that were hard to rebound out of, and that is one of the things we're working on this year. We just have to figure out rotation, and it will come with time. It is still just our first time playing together. Rebounding is a team thing, so when we build our cohesiveness as a team, rebounding will come with it."
On rotating so many people in…
"This game was pretty chaotic, with it being the first time playing together, and with all the rotations and everyone else getting thrown in there. I think everyone did pretty well considering that you would go in for 4 minutes, come out for 2 minutes, and then go back in. It was pretty good, and good to see."
St. Xavier Head Coach Tom O'Malley
On playing at Notre Dame…
"Well we were happy to be here, first of all. I want to thank Coach Brey for giving us that opportunity. I think this game is going to do us a world of good, to be able to come in here, and at least compete to a certain extent against a very good team."
On the play of sophomore guard Brad Karp…
"Brad is a guy who just doesn't stop. He keeps going and he's a great player for us. He does a lot of things well, although I thought he didn't particularly have a good game by his standards. That's hard to say when he was our leading scorer tonight, but Brad is a very capable player. I also thought [Roosevelt] Green did a pretty good job by making a couple of quick transition moves. As I look at our overall play, we were very happy to be able to come in here and compete for most of the game."
On how tonight's exhibition game will help his team this season…
"As I mentioned to our kids in the locker room, this is only something that can make us go forward with a lot more intensity because we realized a couple of things we didn't do well, and we can try to improve on them. If you look at the game, there was an awful lot of free throws, but I said to our guys don't blame the referees because those were all fouls. The offensive rebounding was a big factor in the first half, and something we need to correct moving forward."
Notre Dame vs. St. Xavier University
St. Xavier Players
Brad Karp – Sophomore – Guard
On playing against Notre Dame…
"It was a lot of fun playing out here. There was a great atmosphere. We got off to a bit of a slow start, but it was just a great experience to play here. I think that Notre Dame is a great team. We came in thinking that they were going to run a lot more zone. We had to do a better job of boxing out."
On their preparation for tonight's game…
"Yesterday we came over here after classes and had a shoot around. We went back and got some dinner, and then this morning we had another shoot around here before the game. It was difficult getting used to the depth perception in here. With your first couple of shots you really have to adjust to playing in a bigger arena like this."
On how this game has helped them prepare for the NAIA season…
"I feel like our big guys showed how good they are once they start attacking and playing hard. I know that our guards have a lot of work to do on the defensive end. We all have a lot of work to do, but overall we just need to be more physical as a team."
Roosevelt Greene – Junior – Guard
"We came in thinking that they were going to pack their defense, and try to run their sets for Abromaitis. As the game went on we thought we could get out and run a little more. They are so much bigger than us, and we wanted to try to be quicker. I think we did a pretty good job of that."
On their performance tonight…
"I feel good about the game. We came out and we played hard. I am pretty sure that Notre Dame is going to remember who the St. Xavier Cougars are. It was nice to play in front of a big crowd like this. I haven't played in this kind of atmosphere since high school. It was fun. It is Notre Dame."
On how he feels about the upcoming season…
"I feel pretty confident. If we can compete with these guys on the Division I level, I feel like we can compete with just about any team in the NAIA. The things that I take away from this game is that our guards are pretty good, and our bigs play very hard. Once we start rebounding better I think we are going to be a tough team to beat."
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The spread of Christianity rarely followed a smooth path. Depending on the locality, many different sects were developed by the people. Nowhere is this more evident than in Britain, which in five centuries has transformed itself from pagan worship, to leading Christians all around the world.
In your term paper on the early Christianity spread to Britain, research and write about influences, and the division amongst Christians, including controversies before the Christians became stable and established. Christianity started to spread by the mid-second century, but did not immediately gain recognition or prominence.
Include in your term paper on the early Christianity spread to Britain, the fact that because Christians refused to acknowledge or bow down before Roman Gods, who ruled Britain, the Christians were persecuted. However, the expansion of the Roman Empire greatly facilitated Christian missionaries who travelled the well paved roads preaching and spreading Christianity.
Next in your term paper on the early Christianity spread to Britain, give details of the decline of the Roman Empire, and the strengthening of the Christian structure. Christianity now spread rapidly amongst the elite and the educated, as they thought that Christ offered a better relationship and religion than that of Roman Gods.
The Christian Bishops assumed leadership authority after being selected by the clergy, and being anointed to their position. In your term paper on the early Christianity spread to Britain explain how Bishops became absolutely essential to expansion as Christianity continued to prosper and expand, and the Bishops took over administrative duties within the growing communities, and these communities were the size of a Roman City-state.
The power of Bishops continued to grow by the end of the fourth century, to the extent that the Church started to exercise authority over the state in decisions concerning religion and moral values. Later, the legitimacy of Bishops was ascertained on whether they were descendants of some Apostle, as these Bishops were assumed to have inherited their authority direct from the Apostles, leading to the establishment of Sees, which was described as a Bishop of a Higher Order.
In conclusion to your research paper topics on the early Christianity spread to Britain, elaborate that although Christianity spread throughout the Empire, different interpretation of the scripture created conflicts, to the point where a priest in Alexandria, challenged the divinity of Jesus Christ. Such conflicts were resolved and were instrumental in consolidating Christianity.
The issue that spurred the spread of Christianity in Britain was monasticism which resulted in a mass conversion to Christianity in the third century. Monasticism became popular because the Christians wanted to distance themselves from the now very wealthy and corrupt clergy, and Monks devoted their lives to piety and self denial, as they perceived that this was what God wanted of Christians.


The restoration of England's 350-year-old Cliveden House includes a very modern update of its spa space.
The multimillion-pound renovation – the hotel declined to give exact numbers – of the country house was done by Formation Architects.
The centerpiece of the spa, which is linked to the house within covered walkway and a walled garden, is the outdoor swimming pool (at which Christine Keeler met British M.P. John Profumo, an event that led to an international scandal and Profumo's resignation).
The spa includes a gym, indoor heated pool, infrafred sauna, aromatherapy steam room, indoor Jacuzzi, outdoor hot tubs, seven treatment rooms, and a manicure, pedicure and hair-dressing studio.
The spa also includes a restaurant with views over the garden and outdoor dining. The estate is surrounded by 376 acres of National Trust gardens; the building itself is owned by the National trust and operated under a long-lease arrangement by the owners, Iconic Luxury.


Happy Halloween Eve, you guys! We are looking forward to an exciting weekend. The weather is supposed to be perfect… actually a little a lot warmer than I'd prefer for Halloween (high of 79 and low of 64), but at least it's not supposed to rain.
Can the weather please just get cold enough so I can wear this blanket scarf?? I've been dying to wear it, but the weather just hasn't been cooperating. Plaid definitely has my heart this winter, and black and white plaid? So classy!
This book is making the rounds in the blogging community, and it sounds fascinating. It's not something that I would typically read for pleasure… I usually like to immerse myself in the world of fiction to give myself a chance to get lost for a while. However, this one has me extremely interested and I think I'll be making the purchase soon. Anyone else read it yet?
In case you missed it, yesterday I discussed Jacob's lucky onesie on the blog, and we still haven't made a decision whether or not he will wear it Saturday… some of you think he should wear it, and some of you think we should retire it, AND WE DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO!!!! If you haven't given your two cents, head on over, check out the post, and please, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD TELL US WHAT TO DO!
Need some last minute costume ideas? I shared our past Halloween costumes last week, and boy, does it make me want to pull 'em out, dust 'em off, and play dress up!
Ah I just got the book, so I am excited to see what all the fuss is about! I need a blanket scarf, I don't have one yet!
It was so cute seeing your Halloween past! You guys have had some awesome costumes. Also, I'm going to check out that book asap because I've been looking for something new :) Have a fun weekend!
That plaid scarf needs to come to Mama! Hope you guys have a fantastic Halloween! I'm jealous of your weather - we're at 100% chance of rain with a high of 52!
Target, girl! Go get you one!
100% chance of rain and a high of 52?! Oh no, that's terrible! I guess I have NO right to complain then!!
I hope the rain holds our for y'all long enough to get in some good trick-or-treating! Happy Halloween!
Oh my gosh your costume is so cute!!
I'll have to check out that book. It looks super interesting. Thanks for sharing.
I have a blanket scarf, too. It's been cold here in Michigan and I totally could've put that sucker on by now...the only problem is that I have no idea what to wear it with. I'm helpless when it comes to fashion! EEK! Hopefully by you wearing yours you'll inspire me to wear mine!
Oh I'm so jealous! Although, I probably won't be jealous in a couple of months when y'all have been buried in snow forever! Haha.
I can't wait to see how you style your scarf! Just take the plunge and do it! I'm sure you'll look great!


Hey there! As you know carpets in the home or office can come under a lot of wear and tear (especially if you have kids). They can be spoiled with traffic lanes, stains, discoloring and ultimately this damage may lead to the need to replace them. Did you know that carpets that don't receive regular professional carpet cleaning can ultimately end up in a bad state and also void the manufacturer warranty? With regular cleaning, carpets can retain that new look, feel and smell of a new carpet for longer.
Keeping your carpets clean is important for many reasons. The look, the smell, and your health are all reasons for keeping them clean.
Here are 10 facts about dirty carpets that you might not have been aware of.
Most people admit to walking on their carpets while wearing their outdoor shoes. This not only tracks dirt into the house, it also grinds it into the carpets, and vacuuming alone isn't going to get rid of this. It's also common for people to move furniture around to cover stains in their carpets rather than clean the stains. Spills should be cleaned immediately, to prevent stains from forming. If there are stains, stop moving your furniture around and call A OK Chem-Dry to get rid of them.
Let's face it, we all wash on a regular basis. We all wash our clothes regularly too. Perhaps you wear a top once and then wash it? is it because it looks dirty? Or is it because it's harboring germs? Most of us overlook the amount of dirt and germs that exist in a carpet because it's way down the list of jobs. If you want to remove dangerous bacteria and other pollutants from your carpet, you essentially have two choices: DIY Carpet cleaning and Professional Carpet Cleaning. Professional carpet cleaning can successfully remove about 98 percent of dirt and pollutants from your carpets. However, if you only do it once every six months, a lot of bacteria could flourish on your carpets in between cleaning.
significantly reduce the life of a carpet.
Vacuuming is simply not enough, all carpets should be deep cleaned at least every six months. This can double the life expectancy of your carpet. A thorough deep cleaning will not only rejuvenate the look of your carpet, leaving it smelling fresh and clean, it can also reduce wear to the pile and thereby extends its life. Your carpet can hide as much as 1lb (0.5kg) of dirt per sq.yd (1 sq.m).
Carpets are damaged more so by what you cannot see rather than what you can. Vacuuming alone only clears the top layer of dirt and grime away. The deep down grit and dirt wear away any stain-resistance and cuts at carpet fibers when they are walked on or in those areas of high use, particularly where children play. High-traffic paths in your home, as you are probably aware, will flatten and mat over time because of this fiber abrasion. If not taken care of, this can eventually lead to fiber loss. Having your carpet professionally cleaned can prolong the life of your carpet.
For most carpets, the best cleaning comes from a green-certified, safe and non-toxic cleaning solution using carbonation instead of harsh chemicals. It is the method recommended by most major carpet manufacturers and used by professional carpet cleaning services like A OK Chem-Dry. Continued, regular deep-cleaning not only removes allergens, dirt, and grime but can add years of life to your carpet by removing the abrasive grit that harms carpet fibers. General household vacuum cleaners DO NOT clean as deep as professional carpet cleaners can, even household carpet cleaners won't clean as deep as we can. We use our own truck mounted carpet cleaning system as well as our own water supply to provide the deepest clean for your carpets.


hi guys. i just wanted to ask you of some script that Close the browser when someone click a link. i didnt see any scripts like this in www.dynamicdrive.com scripts.
when someone click a link named 'exit' in a webpage. the browser automatically closed.
can you give me the script ? i have been looking for a while now. but i cant find it.
well, should i put it in <script> tag. or where should i put it ?
does it work with <img src=#> tag ?
No warning, huh? I'd say that the image with the word Exit on it would be a dead giveaway.
what do you mean it would be a dead giveaway ?
you mean its useless because nobody would click it ?
does this give warnings when we click the image ?
The text or image you use to close the window would act as the warning as I assume you'd flag the resultant outcome of clicking the link with text stating " close this window" or something similar.
this one didnt work on either IE or firefox.
Did you add your own image?
i tried this one too. without image. its not working too.
This code with the MM stuff requires a supporting script on the page.
wow, Thanks ! it works perfectly.
The change in cursor can be achieved using CSS, if really necessary.
Arrgh! See my posts in the thread, Gmail feature (http://www.dynamicdrive.com/forums/showthread.php?p=47092#post47092).
}I will never understand the logic behind DreamWeaver. I mean, the wrapper functions don't even have shorter names.
I will never understand the logic behind DreamWeaver.
I think it's fair to say that the stock Dreamweaver scripts are pants (other adjectives do come to mind, by the way :)) and shouldn't be used.
I mean, the wrapper functions don't even have shorter names.
Even then, I don't think it's worthwhile to wrap a simple function call in another function. It only adds run-time overhead.
tried this one but it gives a warning when we try to close the page. i want it that it dont give warning.
this one works. but what browser is it compatible to ?
can you specify the browsers compability for this one ? and does it give warning?
and does it give warning?Not if John's didn't.
the browser close it self without any warning. and you said it would compatible with any java script enabled browser. and all browser now is java script enabled. except if the computer is so old that it has a very old version of a browser.
No warning but no work in some browsers, most notably FF.
That's because Firefox doesn't suffer from the same bug as MSIE. What I posted will close a pop-up, though.
One should expect the exploit, wherein assigning a value to the opener property allows a window to be closed without asking for confirmation, to be closed at some point in the future. The notice is given for a reason and it's only because a simplistic check is used to determine whether a window is a pop-up that makes the exploit viable in the first place.
It exists, I can assure you. A simple demonstration (http://mwinter.webhop.info/dd/john-scheuer/pseudo-scheme.html) should suffice.
It did not mess up the interval. But, I do see your point after rereading the linked thread you mentioned. However, in my example, in IE, that is exactly what is happening, the page is unloading.
Which is what you have to do anyway with '#'.
IE is known to have issues with those anyway. Who knows, this could be a feature, not a bug.
When did I say it was a bug?
Er, I guess you didn't. I've been trying to work that phrase into my posts more lately. :) Anyways, thanks for pointing this out to me and all of us who are paying attention. I think I was just starting to get a bit careless in my use of it (starting to treat it the same as return false). So, sooner or later I would have run into trouble with it and probably not known why. I'll probably continue to use it as, it is a habit, but also continue to use return false with it when the page isn't unloading.


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Q: Deploy on Heroku failed: Could not find devise-1.4.4 in any of the sources I follow a deploy article by Getting Started with Heroku.
I tried to deploy my app to heroku. At the beginning I had this problem
-----> Gemfile detected, running Bundler version 1.0.7
   Unresolved dependencies detected; Installing...
   Using --without development:test
   Fetching source index for http://rubygems.org/
   Could not find devise-1.4.4 in any of the sources
   FAILED: http://devcenter.heroku.com/articles/bundler
   Heroku push rejected, failed to install gems via Bundler

Then I tried some solutions, for example heroku-deploy-cant-find-devise-1-4-6.
I followed these steps
bundle update
git add .
git commit -a "please work"
git push heroku master

but it still have problem.
Here's my Gemfile
source 'http://rubygems.org'
 gem 'rails', '3.0.9'
 gem 'kaminari'
 gem "paperclip", "~> 2.4"
 gem "devise"
 gem 'web-app-theme', '>= 0.6.2'
 gem 'gmaps4rails'
 gem 'populator'
 gem 'mysql2', '~> 0.2.6'
 gem 'capistrano'

and Gemfile.lock
 ...
 capistrano-ext (1.2.1)
 capistrano (>= 1.0.0)
 cocaine (0.2.0)
 crack (0.3.1)
 devise (1.4.8)
  bcrypt-ruby (~> 3.0)
  orm_adapter (~> 0.0.3)
  warden (~> 1.0.3)
  ...

It seem to be good.
But why it still have the same problem.
Could not find devise-1.4.4 in any of the sources

Why my Gemfile.lock uses devise 1.4.8 but it still deploy devise-1.4.4? How do I solve this problem?

A: Devise 1.4.4 was yanked on RubyGems, you need to use any version greater than 1.4.4.
You don't seem to use 1.4.4 in any source. Make sure to specify a version, otherwise other gems might force bundler to use the yanked version.
# Gemfile
gem "devise", "~> 1.4.8"

Then run
$ bundle update devise

Also, make sure the Gemfile.lock file is stored in your git repository. Otherwise Heroku will try to resolve the dependencies on its own. Commit the changes, then push to Heroku.

A: try putting in your gemfile
gem "devise", "~> 1.4.4"
and then run bundle install before recommiting

A: It looks like one of your other gems is requiring devise 1.4.4, which was yanked from rubyforge. Check your gemfile.lock for any other mentions of devise under other gems.
Just to eliminate any other possible funny business, try this in your gemfile:
gem "devise", "1.4.8"

And then running:
bundle update devise
git commit
git push heroku master

A: I try stupid and complicated method, but work for me.
I git my project into Github before.
So I try my former codes which didn't have FB plugin.(maybe it was rfacebook problem !?)
mkdir test-for-another-sol
cd test-for-another-sol
git init
git pull git@github.com:your_name/your_git.git  feature/your_former_project
bundle update devise
git add .
git commit -a "please work"
git push git@heroku.com:your_app_in_heroku.git master

It work!

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You walk into a room. The room is filled with strangers. They are all talking to each other.
Depending on your perspective, this could be the beginning of a great night or of a panic attack. For a shy person, the prospect of breaking into the flow of chatter bouncing around a room can be totally, completely, utterly overwhelming. Or, at the very least, an enormous challenge.
Unfortunately, most well-intentioned advice for the socially nervous usually comes in some variety of the phrase, "you should just get over it." Put yourself out there and it'll be fine.
Stage presence: the magical, mystery phrase, elusive to many. (Except for the lucky few who just "have it.") It's one of those terms like "charisma" that we all know but might have a hard time actually defining.
As I've written before, I don't think it needs to be such a mystery. What if I told you there was a key to unlocking the secret garden gates of presence? What if that key were so easy to use, we might forget to use it all together? I think, even for the most shy of us, the key to effective stage presence is readily available. Want to know what it is?
Nina Simone is a legend. A voice that's unparalleled with a soul that flies. And, of course, one hell of a performer.
That's freedom. That's why I'm writing this blog, and why I'm doing the work I do. I'm committed to bringing that freedom into the world for my self and for others.
It's no fear. NO fear.
I believe what's left is joy. And endless possibility.
Yesterday was the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. What a day. NPR played stories from victims' families and the news replayed the crash over and over and over. Collective memories certainly hit hard.
I posted recently about mental models, and subsequently, a video about how mental models affect our happiness. Days like yesterday remind me of how easily our mental models get taken for granted.
Every day we are alive, we have a lot more than we often consider. In fact, we have our entire life.


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Police are appealing for witnesses after a swan was shot in Bournemouth.
The bird was shot in the Throop area of the town at Throop Mill Pond, and sadly died.
This is an extremely callous and heartless crime.It is not clear at this time what weapon was used, but it is believed to be a type of firearm and a popping sound was heard at the time of the incident.
In particular I would like to speak to a group of people, four men and one woman, who were seen in the area at the time with a white Lurcher and a small terrier like dog. I believe that they may be able to assist with the investigation and I urge them to come forward.
Trains leaving and arriving Winchester were disrupted this morning because a swan was on the train tracks.
It happened in the middle of rush hour, 8 am and caused a train running between Birmingham and Bournemouth to be delayed by 30 minutes.It was eventually rescued by a worker and passed on to the RSPCA.
BBQ swan had "meat stripped off it"
A swan centre coordinator has spoken of her disgust after a swan was found barbecued on a river bank near Windsor Castle.
Wendy Hermon from Swan Lifeline has described the attack as sickening.
One of the Queen's swans was apparently "barbecued" and left on a river bank near Windsor Castle, an animal charity has said.
close to the water on Baths Island in Berkshire.
Wendy Hermon, 46, of the charity Swan Lifeline which cares for sick and injured birds, said she discovered the "sickening" scene on Sunday afternoon.
"It was just a carcass, it was all burnt. "It was done neatly, presumably to get at the meat."
"We have no idea how it was killed, it could have been shot or beaten."
All wild mute swans in Britain are considered to be the property of the Crown and it is an offence to kill one.
More than 150 swans have been rescued from the River Thames in Berkshire following a mystery oil spill.
Volunteers worked through the weekend to clean the birds, some of which had been covered up to their necks. The Environment Agency suspects it was caused by oil illegally dumped into drains. Heather Edwards reports.
The Environment Agency received reports on Friday night from members of the public that oil was seen on the River Thames near Eton Bridge in Windsor.
We immediately contacted Thames Water who attended the site over night to help identify and isolate any potential source of the pollution.
Environment Agency Officers have been on site working with Thames Water contractors and have found that oil coming into the River Thames has stopped with no oil coming from any of the surface outfalls or other potential sources. Most of the oil has now dispersed.
Although swans have been affected by the oil floating on the surface, high dilution of the River Thames has minimised the impacts of the pollution. In order to minimise the possibility of oil entering the Thames we will be carrying out riverside checks and will continue to monitor the situation.
A spokesman said: "We are still investigating the source of the oil and therefore we cannot confirm where it originated. However, owing to the nature of the incident and the fact that the oil dispersed fairly quickly it is likely to have been illegally disposed down a surface water drain.
"Members of the public can report pollution incidents to us via our free Incident Hotline on 0800 807060.
Investigations are continuing into what may have caused an oil spill which led to around 150 swans having to be rescued from the River Thames between Windsor Bridge and Eton Bridge over the weekend.
The Environment Agency has said the mystery substance could have been caused by illegal flytipping, leakage from boats or tanks, or faulty drainage.
It is hoped that the birds, which are being cared for by charity Swan Lifeline, can be released on Tuesday.
A spokesperson from the Environment Agency has said all the swans hit by a mysterious oil spill along the River Thames in Berkshire have been removed from the water. More than eighty of the birds are being cared for at a rescue centre.
The birds affected bords were found in the area between Windsor Bridge and Eton Bridge, and recovered on Friday and Saturday.
Environment Agency investigators are still trying to find the source of the oil, with possible causes ranging from flytipping, leakage from boats or tanks, to faulty drainage systems. However there are only small pockets of the substance left in the water, which makes it harder to detect the origin.
It is hoped that it will be possible to release the swans back into the River Thames in the next few days.
Eighty swans have had to be rescued from the River Thames in Berkshire following a mysterious oil spill. It happened on a stretch of the river between Windsor Bridge and Eton Bridge. The birds are being treated and cleaned by a swan rescue charity. Nick Thatcher sent this report.


Sale of 50% controlling equity stake of Grobest to Permira. FCC Partners advised Grobest in this transaction of USD400M.
Tolsma-Grisnich Group | Wadinko N.V.
Belgian family office acquired Ojah, a producer of high protein meat alternative products.
French wine wholeseller Tresch Clerget joins leading French wholesale wine and spirits merchant and leading private wine maker Grands Chais de France (GCF Group).
AAK AB acquires Fanagra, a Colombian company in the oil and fats industry.
Divestiture of Moova Gıda, a national milk and dairy producer in Turkey to Tat Gıda.
Pronaca sold their Colombian subsidiary dedicated to Meat Processing and other value added products to IRCC.
Sale of the dairy company La Lacteo.
Domaines Rollan de By, throughout this acquisition becomes one of the most important Médoc winery (200 hectares in the exceptional terroir of By).
Merger of the two largest Latvian dairy products manufacturers JSC "Rigas piena kombinats" and JSC "Valmieras Piens"
Socios Financieros advised Acuidoro on the sale of the company to Stolt Sea Farm, the Spanish acquaculture subsidiary of the Norwegian listed logistics company Stolt-Nielsen Limited.
Karolina d.o.o. | Kras prehrambena industrija d.d.
Acquisition of a U.S. ingredient broker/distributor by Batory Foods.
Acquisition of the second largest Latvian dairy company Valmieras Piens by a financial investor.
Banmerchant acted as financial advisors of Cecinas Winter S.A in the sale of 85% of its shares to CIAL Alimentos S.A.


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