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Good News and Random Thoughts on Writing 3

Good News and Random Thoughts on Writing

I guess I might be doing paid blogging under my own name soon. How about that? I’m excited! And maybe a bit introspective.

I’m not going to lie, it all still weirds me out sometimes.

I write. I don’t make new words, I don’t, generally, make new thoughts. I just take old ideas and old words and add new packaging. Sometimes it seems absurd to be paid for this. Not in the least because I did it for free, for years. Hell, most the writing I do is still for free. Everything, the paid, the free, it can be compressed into a few gigabytes, and be stored, transmitted, or duplicated as quickly and often as you please. Everyone who reads this gets their own copy delivered straight to their screens.

It’s not art, though. Really, it’s not. Writing is not art. Sometimes I feel like I’m the guy in the Emperor’s New Clothes who’s convinced everyone he’s making something wonderful, and they just can’t see it because they’re not clever enough. “Oh yeah, I write things, professionally. You should totally pay me, because you couldn’t do this.”

I guess what I do for money is more like the Pied Piper, though, isn’t? I make my money by taking people’s minds in a direction. And you know what? That is a serious skill (and you should always pay the Pied Piper) but it’s all a bit intangible. I say intangible, but there’s a science to it. There are ways to craft sentences, present blogs and writing, times and places to present it to get certain responses and reactions. I don’t always do them, mind you, but there is a reason for what you see on the internet, what you like, and so on. It follows relatively predictable patterns. That’s what you have to remember about it all.

If everyone’s a writer, I suppose the good ones are professionals at looking through other peoples’ eyes. If that’s true then, of all the careers I ever could have picked, this might be the one I’m least suited for. Genes made me smart, genes made me big and strong–I, and the people who raised me, have put considerable effort into amplifying and encouraging those predispositions, but I had just about finished college before other people really worked their way into me. It happened a little at a time. There wasn’t a moment of epiphany, it was a slow process, and at the end of it I had a lot friends I cared about, a lot of people who actually cared about me. I moved from a world of black boxes to a world of relationships.

That’s what I have to tap into when I write. Even the mundane things. That understanding that all of us–though I do not even believe in God–God are we lights in the darkness. We are just this mess of fiery want and need and hope. Hopes and dreams and love . . . many people, maybe most people, are small, but there is an intensity to people nothing in the world truly matches.

I have been wrong so many times, and failed in so many different ways . . . and yet here I am. It’s easy to forget that the people we meet, though they exist in that instant for us, each have an existence like ours, different in length and path, direction, but it’s there, ahead and behind. But, if you want to influence the direction they’re headed, you have to remember that.

It’s the difference between good fiction writers and bad fiction writers, too. Good ones get that the fake people they’ve created are creatures in motion, confused, overwhelmed, unsure of their fates, and presented by the same choice we are: Die, or keep going.

There’s the other side of writing, mind you. The flow of words to build, create, push and change. Creating worlds that never were to change the way people see the world that is. That’s beauty, and power, and, maybe, art. The greatest moments, though, are in describing the world as it is, in a new way. Sometimes–maybe most of the time–changing perception does more than changing the reality. I suppose that’s a nonsensical idea, that changing the perception of reality changes reality more than actual changes to reality. Better to say that perception is the fulcrum which we move to change our reality . . . the strength to change reality from its course outright is largely beyond us.

There is frustration in it, too. Seeing the shape of something, almost there, and yet not. There is no greater curse than nearly the right words. Creation is a hungry thing, though. Living is a hungry thing. Life devours. The act of devouring is living, and nothing lives like us.

And nothing shapes our lives like the words which determine our perceptions of the world.

I think that’s enough babbling for now. There will be more, later, of course.


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Monthly Archives: May 2013

Parents Could Be to Blame for Bunions

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Losing Weight Gains the Ability to Wear Heels for Celebrity

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Flip Flops Proven To Be Dangerous to One’s Foot Health

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NHL Right Wing Receives Surgery to Mend Stress Fracture

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PGA Golfer Breaks Ankle in Rollerblading Incident

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After 245 Million Years, The Cobra Loses Its Head

It was a sad day in the Moab area of Utah last week when word came from the Bureau of Land Management Moab field office that the iconic tower rock formation known as ‘The Cobra’ had lost its head. Was it weather that caused the Cobra to crumble or could it have been stress caused by the numerous climbers scaling its heights?

The Cobra is part of the Fisher Towers formation about 20 miles northeast of Moab. These tall spires known as “hoodoos” are estimated to have been formed 245 million years ago and the Cobra was one of the more famous ones because of its snakelike shape. It has been a common April Fool joke to spread the story that the Cobra had toppled. Sadly, it’s no longer a joke.

The Cobra rock formation after losing its head.

The Cobra rock formation after losing its head.

The Cobra has been a popular rock for climbers since the 1990s because of its shape, accessibility and low 50-foot height. Did climbing contribute to its demise? Lisa Hathaway, who has climbed it several times, said this in the Salt Lake Tribune:

It had a very loose cap. It was almost more miraculous that it lasted as long as it did.

In February of 2002, George Bell wrote this prediction about the Cobra on the climbing website

This sick tower gets my vote as ‘most likely to fall down in the next 10 years.’ What is holding it up?

Most climbers blame recent storms with high winds, rain and lightning for the Cobra’s collapse. Lisa Bryant, assistant field manager at the Bureau of Land Management Moab field office, added one more possibility.

Erosion happens. It’s sad when something like this happens, but we’re very grateful that no one was hurt.

Erosion DOES happen, but so does unnecessary wear and tear caused by humans. Are we reaching the point where we can’t have any nice things?

Paul Seaburn Paul Seaburn is one of the most prolific writers at Mysterious Universe. He’s written for TV shows such as "The Tonight Show", "Politically Incorrect" and an award-winning children’s program. He's been published in “The New York Times" and "Huffington Post” and has co-authored numerous collections of trivia, puzzles and humor. Paul likes to add a bit of humor to each MU post he crafts. After all, the mysterious doesn't always have to be serious.
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Using Meals on Wheels in MCM Dispensing Planning

Organizations such as Meals on Wheels, PeaPod, Express Scripts, and home healthcare agencies provide food, medical supplies, and other essential services to elderly populations and those unable to leave their homes on daily basis. As part of their medical countermeasure (MCM) planning efforts, some local health departments have leveraged these home service provider agencies to reach populations that may not be able to travel to points of dispensing (PODs) or medication clinics to get medications during public health emergencies.

To better inform an upcoming CDC pilot study examining the use of Meals on Wheels to dispense medical countermeasures, NACCHO and the CDC are interested in hearing more about the work that has already been done by health departments that have partnered with home service provider agencies as part of their mass medication dispensing planning.

Health departments interested in sharing their story should contact Raymond Puerini by sending a brief description of their health department’s MCM planning work with home service provider agencies to or by calling him at 202-507-4257. The information provided may ultimately help shape the development of a toolkit that can be used by health departments across the country to engage home service provider agencies in medical countermeasure planning.

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الاثنين، 9 يونيو 2008

ما بعد الأنفجار السكاني - معاد نشره بمناسبة مؤتمر السكان

I'm reposting this blog to coincide with the National Conference of Population held these days in Egypt.

Demographic explosions differ from bomb explosions in two ways; first, their shrapnels' are in the form of millions of human beings walking "flying" around, and second, they don't happen in an instant, but rather over an extended period of time! However, they are in no way less lethal, in fact, they are much more lethal than bomb explosions, and we are living one of them in Egypt nowadays…The signs of this explosion are everywhere (see photo above taken from Yacoubian Building movie); drive in Cairo streets and you will notice it, go to the crowded public schools (100pupil/class in some cases), ride the crowded public buses, take a turn in a public hospital, the list can go on and on…In 1952, Egypt's population was about 20 million. The amount of water flowing into the Nile –which is about the only irrigation source we have, was about 56 Billion m3 on average (it wasn't constant because there was no dam). Today, in 2007, Egypt's population has crossed the 77 million mark and the amount of water flowing into the Nile is still 55 m3. Why isn't there famine? Escapes me..!
For too long, Egypt's population has been living on subsidies! Food, and Fuel are heavily subsidized (FY 2007, bread LE 14 bn, fuel LE 43 bn).
Instead of spending money on research and universities (FY 2007 Education budget LE 28 bn), the government is forced to direct most of its revenues to make food affordable to the 1.8 million new babies every year. The bottle of formula milk is being sold at about US$ 0.7 while the actual price is about US$ 4.0. The price of fuel at the gas station is one of the cheapest in the world! It ranges from US$ 0.14 – 0.25/liter depending on the level of octane. I can go on, and on citing examples of heavily subsidized economy. When the government tried to lift subsidies in 1977, there was a general uprising that was soon taken over by looters and thugs who burnt buses and shops across Egypt.Of course, as time passes by, the level and quality of all these subsidized items is reaching new low every year. The total collapse of public health and education systems under the heavy weight of the population is a matter of time!
The government has tried for so long to convince people of the necessity of family planning. Large portions of the Egyptian populace rejected the idea on religious basis; Egyptian people are very religious, so the Moslems hung on to the Hadeeth (Prophit's Narrative) "Reproduce, I will be proud of you on the day of judgment" while Christians hung on to "Be fruitful and multiply". Some even think it’s a plot against Islam to ask people to plan families; however, these are the same who later complain that they don't have enough money to feed their 4 or 6 Children.The recently publicized phenomenon of Street Children –estimated by some at 2 millions in Egypt, didn’t happen in one day; it took decades for the system to overflow. These children were brought to this life with the parents thinking that God will look after them; they will have their own Rizq (Bestowed from God)!Some people are arguing day and night that the problem is mismanagement, and comparing Egypt to Japan, saying that Japan doesn't have any natural resources! That's a big misinformation!

Japan has about 4000 m3 of water per capita (all flowing inside the country) compared to. 890 m3 in Egypt (99% flowing from outside the country). 29% of it's surface is agriculture (some of the most fertile lands the world), compared to less than 4% in Egypt, Japan has 65% of the country covered with forests (these are natural resources treasures), Egypt has 0% forests, Japan has 15% of the world fish production, I don't know the comparable figure for Egypt but I'm sure its insignificant.
In addition, one of the most important motives for perfection and production in Japan is the culture, they have a culture that glorifies work and invention as opposed to our culture that glorifies worship in a way that makes people leave their work and pray en masse during working hours in a national bank leaving frustrated customers waiting for half an hour as shown below, and discussed on another post in this blog!If you compare Egypt to any African country, you will find that Egypt is much poorer in natural resources than most of these countries. Try DRC, Kenya, Tanzania, Central Africa, etc…Another myth that is often mentioned as a reason for Egypt's underdevelopment is theft and corruption. While Egypt does have corruption, it is by no means among the highest in the world (look at oil rich Nigeria), in addition, we have an excellent system of audit that captures significant corruption cases (General Organization for Auditing/Accounting), and insignificant corruption such as passing cigarettes or LE10 to a public clerk to finish a transaction is definitely not the most significant impediment to development.The other funny thing is that large sections of the population believe that Mubarak and his family are diverting billions of public money to Swiss banks in their names, and that’s why Egypt is not doing well! These are just unfounded rumors that were never substantiated. I haven't seen Mubarak or his sons on the cover of Forbes Magazine! Our major impediment to progress is the expanding population.Having more than two kids per family is a crime against the country because that family will ask the rest of us to pay for the subsidies of their food, education, energy, health, etc…Egypt cannot sustain 1.8 million new souls every year, it is going to collapse, that means the current per capita income of US$ 1440 will start regressing, the debt will start rising again, the percentage of imported food will increase again, Tourism and Suez Canal revenues will not suffice to fill the gap in the balance of trade.People of Egypt, my fellow citizens, you have been forewarned!

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Listing price: $5,900,000

Property TypeSingle Family
Bathrooms4 full 1 half
Living Area4,635 SqFt
Acreage.28 acs.
Year Built2017
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This 4 bedroom property includes 4635 SqFt located at 465 18th in Naples, FL 34102. This property is located in the community Aqualane Shores of Naples listed as MLS 216002118 priced at $5,900,000.

MOTIVATED SELLER!!! A masterful design and coastal living style are uniquely embodied in this 4 bedroom plus den 5 bathroom home in highly sought after Aqualane Shores. The home is located on a quiet and tranquil avenue with a canopy of mature Mahogany trees. There is a boat dock located in the backyard on Duck Channel giving the Buyer direct access to Naples Bay and the Gulf of Mexico via Gordon Pass. BRAND NEW sea wall with over 100 ft of canal frontage! There is a short .4 mile walk to the 18th Avenue South beach with a shower, .5 mile walk to shopping and dining on 3rd Street South, and a quick 1.2 mile bike ride to 5th Avenue South. The house is also located just blocks from the Historic Naples Pier and Palm Cottage. This house is marketed exclusively by RMC REALTY INTERNATIONAL, built by award-winning custom home builder BUILD, LLC, designed by award-winning Don Stevenson Design/Lotus Architecture. View the virtual tour and call us for design plans. More photos and videos to come!

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CommunityCommunity boat facilities, Extra storage available
ConstructionConcrete block stucco, Stucco exterior
EnergyStorm windows, Zoned temperature control
ExteriorBalcony, Enclosed porch
FlooringHardwood floors
GeneralPets allowed
Heat/CoolCentral heat, Central air conditioning
InclusionsClothes washer, Clothes dryer, Trash compactor, Refrigerator, Disposal, Cooktop range, Microwave oven, Range and oven
InteriorSecurity features, Walk-in closet(s), Fire sprinkler system, Cathedral ceilings, Built-in bookcase(s), Ceiling fan(s), Tub and separate shower, Kitchen isle, Pantry, Breakfast bar
LaundryLaundry room/area
LocationNorthern exposure
LotLandscape sprinklers
ParkingAttached parking, 3 car garage, Circular driveway, Automatic garage door
RecreationHeated pool, Spa, Boat dockage, In-ground swimming pool, swimming pool
RoofTile roof
RoomsLoft, Foyer, Great room, Office, Master bedroom on main floor, Formal dining room, Family room
SceneryGulf access, Waterfront property, Canal view, Canal waterfront property, Waterview
StoriesTwo story, Multi-story
UtilitiesTV cable available, Public sewer service, Public water supply
Win/DoorsFrench door(s)
Lot Dim100x124x100x125

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Listing price: $1,975,000

Property TypeCondo
Bathrooms3 full
Living Area2,583 SqFt
Acreage0 acs.
Year Built1983
Community:pelican bay
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This 3 bedroom property includes 2583 SqFt located at 6001 Pelican Bay in Naples, FL 34108. This property is located in the community Pelican Bay of Naples listed as MLS 217069101 priced at $1,975,000.

At last, a fully designer renovated high-floor, three-bedroom, three-bath residence in a prime Gulf view stack in Pelican Bay! Stunning Gulf views are enjoyed from every room of this expertly designed open living floor plan. The brilliantly redesigned chefs kitchen boasts custom cabinetry and features a gorgeous clean white vanilla ice Ceasar stone countertop with top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances and wine cooler. Further enhancing the light and bright newness of the finishes are the white beamed ceiling details with recessed lighting and fixtures. All three designer tiled baths offer a serene spa-like feel including an oversized master shower with ceiling rain head and wall jets. Tesoro rift white oak floor tile is installed throughout the residence and bedrooms including outside on the spacious full-length 65-foot-long lanai uniting outside within. Located within highly sought-after Pelican Bay, The Grosvenor offers its residents membership at two beach clubs with restaurants, front desk personnel, on-site fitness, two luxurious guest suites, a fabulous resort-style pool and spa and more!

Property Features

CommunityCommunity exercise area(s), Community swimming pool(s), Community spa(s), Biking/fitness trail, Extra storage available
ConstructionConcrete block stucco, Stucco exterior
FlooringTile flooring
GeneralNo pets allowed
Heat/CoolCentral air conditioning, Central heat
InclusionsBuilt-in oven, Clothes dryer, Clothes washer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Cooktop range, Microwave oven
InteriorBuilt-in bookcase(s), Walk-in closet(s), Ceiling fan(s), Pantry
LaundryLaundry sink
LocationWestern exposure
LotZero lot line
Parking1 car garage, Assigned parking, Attached parking, Underground parking
RoomsEat in kitchen
SceneryGulf view, Gulf frontage, Waterfront property, Gulf access
UtilitiesTV cable available
Lot Dim0x0x0x0

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The Adventures of a Sleepy Woman...Who Happens to Have Narcolepsy.

My name is Ja, and I have Narcolepsy. It is my intention to create a blogspace that will inform you, assist you, and yes, maybe even humor you about all things Narcolepsy!
Also, I wish to assist those who would like to learn more about other sleep disorders, and the myths and facts about sleep, itself. Many people think that Narcolepsy is a very rare disorder. Narcolepsy is not that rare.

Narcolepsy is an often unrecognized and under-diagnosed condition. It took 14 years and countless diagnoses for me to find that I did in fact have Narcolepsy.

Living with a chronic illness is not an easy road!  The ups and downs of Narcolepsy can effect every area of one's life. By sharing my experiences and opinions, it is my hope to help people understand more about Narcolepsy from my own adventures, and to remind those who also have Narcolepsy that they are not alone! Thanks so much for visit my little corner of these interwebs!

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Saturday, October 15, 2011

These words keep playing in my head in last few days. I remember when I was a kid, I'm quite prone with my bloodline (mix Chinese+Malay) as people around me keep asking about it so I need to tell them over and over again. It's not bothering me because that showed how much they care and want to know more about me (??).
At that time, I thought to protect my bloodline, I need to get married to a Chinese guy so "the blood" will keep running in my family. I know it sounds silly but I can't help it at that time since I thought it was an important "mission". So I only looked up for Chinese guy and because of that, it influenced my preferences until now. I found slit eyes are sexy, white skin is a must, tall must be in his trait and pure red lips (due to skin complexion) is beautiful. Argh u guys might think that I'm a perv huhu but that was my preferences. I told that to my friends and they told me that my standard are too high and they also advised me to find someone that can be a guidance rather than only looks pleasant to my eyes. Yeah I guess they're right and silly me for only looks at outer appearance as their belief and faith should be taken to account. Actually, I remember about this matter due to my friends teased. They're eager to see me in a relationship and get married because I always be indifferent whenever marriage matters pops up in our conversation. They're even tried to hitch me with their friend but I think it is not possible right now as I need to achieve few more things before getting married.
It is not like I want to stay single for the rest of my life but to improve my family's life and achieving my ambition are my priorities. Yeah I know that it is not me who control my fate but if possible I really want to achieve my targets.
Back to bloodline, some might think that I'm too proud with it. Yeah I'm proud with my bloodline but I know that infront of Allah, we're all in the same level and what makes a different is our iman. If anybody out there thought that I'm being cocky about my bloodline, I am really sorry because maybe my I acted that way out of my consciences.
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Tasha Kheiriddin: Think two-tier health care would be a disaster? Ask a Swede

Hospital floors so clean you could eat off them. Wait times non-existant. Clinics designed with state of the art technology, much of it home-grown. Welcome to healthcare, Swedish style — which delivers quality universal care without many of the downsides we experience in Canada.

I visited Sweden last week on a study tour of the country’s healthcare system. And I arrived in the country with certain preconceptions. Sweden has a reputation as a socialist welfare state. The government provides generous maternity leave, free daycare, universal health care and free university tuition. It also extracts high taxes, which in the 1970s hit a stratospheric 90% on top earners. Many prominent Swedes, including tennis great Bjorn Borg, relocated to more favorable tax jurisdictions. In the 1980s, the country experienced a real-estate crash, followed by a banking crisis. The nation’s GDP dropped 5% between 1990 and 1993; faced with massive deficits, the government then lowered tax rates, cut spending and implemented a series of reforms to increase efficiency in the delivery of social services.

One of these services was health care. While the Swedish system remains publicly funded, the government opened up the system to private providers, which compete alongside the public system for contracts. According to Marit Vaaren, CEO and founder of Sirona Health Solutions, the involvement of the private sector did more than increase efficiency: it spurred innovation, which in turn resulted in savings to both the public and private sectors.

Innovation is at the core of Sweden’s economy more generally; the nation of merely nine million people is highly export-dependent, and has had to innovate to survive. It has produced companies whose reputation and reach extend far beyond its borders, including Skype, ABB, Ericsson and IKEA. The country devotes 3.7% of national GDP to R&D; in Canada, we spend 2%.

In health care, outside-the-box thinking has resulted in changes as seemingly small as obliging healthcare workers to wear short sleeves, in order to reduce the transmission of infections. Or to install recessed lighting in hospitals, instead of hanging lamps, and angling cupboard tops downward instead of making them flat, both to reduce dust accumulation, which can harbour bacteria. It can also be as sophisticated as designing equipment sterilizers in three zones instead of two, which ensure that surgical equipment is packed in as sterile an environment as possible.

Some of this technology is being imported to Canada; the sterilization equipment, manufactured by Getinge, is currently available in Toronto-area hospitals. But the Swedish attitude toward the private sector, source of many of these innovations, sadly is not, as Canadian politicians still cling to the myth that for-profit companies cut corners when delivering care — despite ample evidence to the contrary both at home and abroad.

Vaaren’s company recently conducted a study on Swedish nursing homes, and found that private institutions delivered better care than their public counterparts. On 11 of 16 quality indicators, the private facilities scored better. Sweden also boasts a fully private emergency hospital, Saint Göran Hospital, which received the highest quality score for all hospitals in the country.

A diversity of providers also helps the bottom line: In 2008, according to the OECD, Canada spent US$4,079 per capita on health care. Swedes live on average one year longer than Canadians, yet they spent $3,470. Within this envelope, they also contribute directly in the form of user fees and copayments.

While the Swedes still debate the extent of the relationship between the country’s public and private delivery models, Vaaren said there is no desire to return to the previous system of exclusively publicly funded care. Innovation has increased, wait times have disappeared, and equality of access is still guaranteed. Sounds like the kind of system that would be great for Canada — if only we could get past our own prejudices.

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Saturday, October 02, 2010

Bishop Eddie Long: Are we African Americans, or Niggers?

Chris Rock rang this bell years ago. What are we?

Forget the hatemongering of gays. Check this out:

“We’re not just a church, we’re an international corporation. We’re
not just a bumbling bunch of preachers who can’t talk and all we’re
doing is baptizing babies. I deal with the White House. I deal with
Tony Blair. I deal with presidents around this world. I pastor a
multimillion-dollar congregation. You’ve got to put me on a different
scale than the little black preacher sitting over there that’s supposed
to be just getting by because the people are suffering.”

Nuff said. Read between the lines. Stop being niggers and start being African Americans...

ninamm said...

And better than that -- start off by being human. Eddie Long stopped being human a long time ago.

Anonymous said...

Amen (sorry for the irony)

Ochyming said...

Not much related (entirelly) to this man, the church and fear of God.
But with fearing ourselves, or better a rant ( if you do not mind ).

Education is the gateway, the only gateway for Freedom. It is not God. It is not feigned Revolution.
I am sure God has more important things to do.
Because, you know … you have NO monopoly on pain, shame, misery and poverty.

When China trumped Japan as the 2nd larger world economy, i saw on TV japanese old and new take on the news as if its just a game that was lost. But they also see an opportunity in it.

A mother say that now she has to teach her children to speak "Chinese".
I though that is the spirit. Adaptation = Surviving!

I use the word Afro-American instead of black because the so called Whites in your country are europeans. The peasants/agrarians may not be savvy connoisseurs of the great european cultural tradition but the best educated do and the Best educated in Asia also enroll their child in it. Not because its superior BUT for their child to be able to compete!
Europeans rule the world, so their culture ( arts, literature, science ) is relevant in order for you to be part of this world.

What i mean is this.

In your country every other ethnic group can trace their lineage entirely.
You cannot. OK, Africa, but where? Africa is not a country, its a continent with thousands of different cultures. So perhaps you are the quintessential American.

Africa linkage is biological and Historical, i'm uncomfortable with the word race, culturally i'll say there is almost NO trace at all, your culture is universal therefore.
It drinks from every culture that existed/went to the USA (arts, literature, religion).
So Afro-American is a reminder of your history ( more in some degree perhaps ) and your culture.

I do not use black because of its fallacies.
I mean it is a construction (from the 60s?) based on a singularity that is false. Your skin color (it is not black) cannot unify all your shades, because you are a melting-pot ( same with Africa after colonization, before colonization there was NO Africa, Africa is an european construction - the countries and its borders ).
The idea of the rhythm, swing and etc. are fallacies, the variety within your culture renders those ideas bullshit.

You (as with Africans - where countries were created with disregard to cultural differences) should open yourselves to the world, philosophically and culturally.
Dark skinned people should be able to adapt anywhere, it will be the best way to shatter our main enemy.
That is the racism against ourselves, or reverse racism.
Reverse racism is believing that we are worthless, we are unworthy, to this day believing that we are worthless is still stilled in little boys and girls by their parents and siblings (James Baldwin was the only person to this day to "openly" wrote about this?).
If you feel like that/believe in it from the back of your mind you shut yourself from other cultures. You shut yourself close from reaching high.

Sorry about the rant.

Hathor said...

"Black" is not based on skin color. I think you should look more in dept of the experience of those of African decent in America for you to generalize so much about us. Jim Crow was more than just bigotry and segregation. Assimilation of values and culture of the European was not what change that. It didn't matter if you could speak standard English, eat with the right fork, fought in their wars, went to Harvard; all that mattered was if you had that one drop of African blood.
"Being Black" wasn't some catch phrase of the sixties, It was an acknowledgment that our one drop didn't make us defective or second class citizens.

I for one, consider myself American, because America is as much African as it is European.

Ochyming said...

"Black" is not based on skin color. I think you should look more in dept of the experience of those of African decent in America for you to generalize so much about us.

No, i ddid not generalize. I made parallelism, from Asia, Europe, America and Africa.

When i wrote European, as with African and Asian, it is related to history, "race" or genealogy.

American cannot relate to genealogy nor nationality. a Brazilian is also an American. Brazil is a federation of states as the USA, Canada, Mexico, all United states of America. See?

American is politics (i'm not forgetting Native Americans).
I firmly believe that the dropping of Africa from many african descendants in Americas is based on prejudice (you ARE free to disagree!), because europeans in Americas are very proud of their European inheritance.
That is very obvious in Art, literature, even in video-games or the names in your cities, the architecture of the landmarks of your political cathedrals.
It is ALL about the great European culture.
A culture that is a proof that polyculturalization ( a thing that Greek and Romans mastered ) is the best way for humanity. A clear contrast from the Vatican/West conservatism that erroneously claims the vindication of Roma.

All i wrote is WE dark skinned should be free as those Greeks who went to Egypt to learn, who made theirs myths and legends from other cultures.

Another proof that resist the times ( perhaps because of IT ) is the Jews.
If you are not afraid of yourself (to begin with accepting yourSELF, not a easy thing) you enrich others and yourself with others.

It is sad that this problem is not addressed by artists, writers/directors, even better by psychologists.
BTW did you watch Charles Burnett's Killer Of Cheep?
I think he touched on the subject of FEAR and SElf loathing ( a thing that is still passed to children within dark skinned families • you can blame colonialism, but we ARE a;ready the victim, we should no longer victimize ourselves by ourselves )

No, i did not generalize.
Calling oneself BLACK is to generalize. Black is SO short to hold History.

Anonymous said...

Dont waste your time with Ochyming, he is mildversion of a troll, he is a Nigeria hater! Africa needs to get its act together...the Europeans are broke and bankrupt culture, that is why Brazil, and China, India are emerging! Why is Africa emerging with all its resource insread od being the supply store for the world. Nigeria should look like Dubai...not a Flavea in Rio de Janerio on redbull!

Ochyming said...

Now i am a Nigerian?
If i remember you are a USA citizen whom parents are Spaniards?

Attack my post, we are here discussing.

For the record Africa has few resources.
High Education i mean.
Human being = Real resources, not petroleum or uranium.

Anonymous said...

Ochyming, you're an ass.....

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How to: Tissue Pom Poms

My older sister is getting marries soon, so we are celebrating the bride-to-be with a tea party themed shower. So we are working on some projects and thought I would share them with you... today's post are these tissue pom poms, which could be used for many occasions. Below is a few ideas I have to decorate with them, as well as pictorial how-to directions to recreate your own.

Tissue Pom Poms: (makes 2)

6-8 tissue pieces
thin wire

Combine tissue pieces to fit perfectly on top of another (if you want multi-colored pom pom, use variety of colors). Fold like an accordian about 1 1/2 in thick. Can either go horizontal or vertical depending on desired size, big or large.

Fold in half and cut into two (if you want different sizes, you can always cut them at different lengths instead of just using the half mark).

Take one of the two pices and fold in half once more, so you have a creased line for visual. Next cut a slit about 1/2 inch on each side of that line, leaving middle center intact.

Cut a piece of wire about 3 inches to wrap around the slits and twist to secure.

Make a loop with remaining wire, again twisting at the top to secure-- this will be used to hang pom pom from string.

Cut the ends either with round, pointed, a couple half circles, or slits to make fringe-like ends to enhance the puffing effect when finished.

Next take your fingers and try to spread out tissue pom pom like a fan-- the more spread apart the better.

Gently pull tissue pieces apart as sometimes they can be tricky.
*Note: Wait to do this step until using as they wont get damaged and make for easier storage.

Here is the finish product!

 We made quite a few of these, of different sizes, and excited to clump them together making a fun celebration arrangement. Have an incredible weekend and lots more to come next week :)

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Sunday, November 1, 2009

Vitamin D Does a Runner Good!

I've been a big advocate of Vitamin D for quite a while. As many of you know, I have ulcerative colitis. Vitamin D helps insure a strong immune system—something very important to people with IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease). Vitamin D also plays an important role in the body's ability to absorb bone-building calcium and helps to improve and/or maintain bone density—something very important as we age. New research is showing that Vitamin D may help lower the risk of cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.

Vitamin D has been in the headlines quite a bit lately. Mainly the news has focused on how much one should take each day. Currently the recommended daily allowance is 200IU(Internal Units). Most experts agree that this is too low. Vitamin D is a water soluble vitamin and would be very hard to take enough to reach toxic levels, but still there's a wide range of opinions on how much to take. From what I've read, most at least agree that 200IU is too low and many recommend upping it to at least 400IU, but many others recommend much higher amounts. I recommend that you consult with your doctor about the right amount for your own personal needs. Because of my IBD, I take 2000IU daily, but that may not be appropriate for everyone.

The current issue of Runner's World (Dec. 2009) features an article on the benefits of Vitamin D for runners. According to the article it may boost your running performance (if you're taking enough). The article sites research from the March 2009 Archives of Internal Medicine that reports over 3/4 of adults are Vitamin D deficient. A separate study from the Cooper Clinic in Dallas showed that runners are no different than the general population. This 2008 study showed that 75% of the research participants averaging 20 miles a week had low Vitamin D levels.

In addition to the possible cancer, diabetes, and heart disease risk-lowering benefits of Vitamin D, researchers now believe it may also help boost athletic performance. A 2008 study showed that adolescents with high levels of Vitamin D could jump higher, quicker, and with more power. A different 2008 study showed that Vitamin D increases the size of fast-twitch muscles and muscular strength. Other research shows that low levels of Vitamin D may make an athlete more prone to injury such as stress fractures.

According to the Runner's World article, Michael F. Holick, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of medicine, physiology, and biophysics at Boston University of School of Medicine and author of the upcoming book, The Vitamin D Solution, recommends that runners take a supplement that contains 2000IU of Vitamin D. Hey! That's what I take! Cool!

Be careful. All Vitamin D is not created equal. When looking at a supplement, be sure it contains Vitamin D3 (choledalciferol). From what I understand, supplements use either Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) or Vitamin D3 (choledalciferol). Most experts recommend using a supplement made of Vitamin D3 (which is typically naturally sourced and better used by the body). Vitamin D2 in high doses can actually be toxic to the body.

Good sources (natural, fortified, or enriched) of Vitamin D include:
mushrooms (enriched)
fish (salmon, mackerel, sardines [canned in oil], tuna [canned in oil])
milk (fortified)
margarine (fortified)
cereal (fortified)
whole egg
swiss cheese
cod liver oil (yum!?)
yogurt (fortified)
orange juice (if fortified)

Lara said...

How funny that you post this today; I was reading about this in the Vitamin Cottage insert in today's Sunday paper. What supplement to do take that gives you 2000IU per day?

RunnerDude said...

Hi Lara! I use Finest Natural. It's a Walgreen brand. The bottle I get has 75 softgels that are 2000IU each. It's also the D3 varieyt. I usually buy it on sale. They often have it for buy one get one free.

Regina said...

Funny, I just started taking it about a month ago. Improving my running is a nice bonus! I don't really eat enough dairy in my advancing age so..... Vitamin D.

RunnerDude said...

Hey Regina! I felt the same way when I read about the benefits to running! Weedoggie!

Rookie on the Run said...

Wow! I had no idea! Thanks for the information. :)

RunnerDude said...

Sure thing, Rookie on the Run!

Kathleen said...

Don't forget about the sun!

RunnerDude said...

Hi Kathleen! Definintely, dont' forget the sun! Your body actually produces Vitamin D from sun exposure. Holick (from the Runner's World article) recommends "getting moderate sun exposure...about 10-15 minutes of sun 2-3 times a week from May to October between late morning and mid afternoon. Problem is, that other times of the year, you actually don't get enough from sun exposure. Also, "people that live in the northern part of the country, all of Canada and Europe where the sun's not strong enough to make Vitamin D, are more at risk for low levels of Vitmain D. Also, the skin has to be exposed, so if you're covered up and/or wear sunblock this cuts down in the amount of vitamin D."


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· Third, it could be quite laborious yet often those people who are successful are the ones that are determined when points look stark. Consequently, when you feel like giving up telephone call another one more time ultimately a few leads will certainly be created.
· The last step is to provide on your own a convenience frame on which to evaluate your performance relying on the leads created as well as attempt to improve on the techniques staminas as well as seal out the weaknesses.

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By following these ideas of cold calling one should be assured a minimum of a few leads produced every now and then with this old made technique. Nevertheless, other than cold calling one more reliable strategy that could be made use of to produce as well as boost lead generation is creating a recommendation system as talked about in the following section..

Creating and also valuing your reference system for lead generation.
Having an appropriate referral system is an important part of list building. In fact, one of one of the most prominent ways through which companies have their info passed around is through recommendation systems. If a customer really feels appreciative of the excellent solutions they obtained in your organization they will most probably return once again or refer others to you. Therefore, it is necessary that referral programs are sweetened such that consumers cannot aid it however refer others to your service.

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To achieve this goal it is essential that a service revamps the way it runs including locations of customer service and more, to make sure that all its core functional locations are lead-oriented. This way any chance that presents itself is transformed to a lead generation process.

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How Does The Alternative Steroid Bring Changes To Your Body?

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There are several types of metabolic steroid available in the market these days. However, the craze for steroids to make great muscle is increasing day by day. Many countries have restricted the access of the steroid because of the illegal consumption of some people. Thus it is recommended to use the steroids with a valid doctor prescription. No one wants to use a product that will have side effects into the body, and for this reason we have made a product which is made of complete natural materials and is safe to use. You don’t need to worry about making muscles. With the right consumption of these steroids you can achieve greater body within a short span of time. Our company makes products that contain chemical compound Nandrolone decanoate and is safe to use.

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 The benefit that come with the use of the product

Our steroid is a safe and fully legal alternative. With its great ingredients it is one of the most popular formulas of all time. It possesses anabolic qualities that noticeably increases protein synthesis, nitrogen retention and increases the production of red blood cell in the body. It provides you great stamina, muscle gains and strength that will boost your confidence level as well. Most of the athletes and body builders prefer using this alternative steroid formula to bring desired changes in their body. It is also necessary to learn the produce to use it.

Learn all the instruction regarding the dosage amount and follow the consuming schedule for getting proper changes in your body. This steroid has the ability to increase the testosterone level in a male body. Our product is contained of the chemical compound Nandrolone decanoate, and is not harmful to your health in any way. The testosterone hormone is usually considered as the main functional body hormone in a male body and it has the ability to change the health situation in them. Consuming adequate amount of testosterone through the steroid will increase your muscle power and make you look far better than before.

The necessity for using this alternative steroid

Our newly invented advanced steroid formula is made with intramuscular ability and it is suggested to inject the steroid within the gluteal muscle. It is great to treat the diseases such as anemia. The dosage amount is fixed to an average of fifty to hundred mg in a week in the case of woman and minimum hundred mg to two-hundred mg in a week on the part of the men. The changes will be observed within a span of six month of regular use. The presence of the hormone is found in the human body after three week of consumption. You need to stay aware with the potential for acute and severe effects on several functions of body organs. Those people who are thinking of buying steroid should be acknowledged with all the factors that come with the use of the steroids. Read all the ingredients that are mentioned on the label of the product.


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Asus ‘X00LD’ and Asus ‘X00LDA’ spotted on Geekbench

CaptureRecently, the upcoming device Asus X00GD received the WiFi certification from the WiFi Alliance (WFA). Now a couple of Asus devices with the model number X00LD and X00LDA spotted on Geekbench and revealed almost similar specifications. There is expectation that both the devices will be the members of the Zenfone 4 series.
According to the Geekbench listing, both the smartphones with the model number X00LD and X00LDA will be powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor of 1.4 GHz and will run on Android 7.1.1 Nougat.
Capture 1The device Asus X00LDA will come with a 2GB of RAM and it scored 680 in single-core test and 1,903 on multi-core test, while the other version Asus X00LD will have a 2GB of RAM and it gained 680 in single-core test and 1,903 on multi-core test. Both the upcoming devices will be the latest versions of the device Asus ZenFone 4 Max that was announced in Russia recently.

The device Asus ZenFone 4 Max has an unibody metal design and features 5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) IPS 2.5D curved glass display, 2GB RAM with 16GB storage / 3GB RAM with 32GB storage / 4GB RAM with 64GB storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD. It is powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 425 processor with 500MHz Adreno 308 GPU / 1.4 GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 430 processor with Adreno 505 GPU and runs on Android 7.0 (Nougat) with Zen UI 3.0. It has Dual-SIM functionality and also has a fingerprint sensor on its front.
It features a 13MP rear camera with LED Flash, f/2.0 aperture, 80-degree wide-angle lens, secondary camera with 120-degree wide-angle lens, EIS and a front-facing camera of 8MP, f/2.2 aperture, 85-degree wide-angle lens, soft LED flash.

Connectivity wise, it includes 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS and supports 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio, 5-magnet speakers with NXP Smart Amp Amplifier, Dual noise-canceling microphones. It is powered by 5000mAh built-in battery with 10W rapid charging.

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Monday, 25 July 2011

Global warming alarmist Richard Branson´s selective "activism"

 "Necker Island, Sir Richard Branson’s private paradise, is
situated in the British Virgin Islands, a stunning and unspoilt
area of the Caribbean. At 74 acres, the island sits in
turquoise waters surrounded by coral reefs and fringed with
beautiful white sandy beaches."

The British billionaire and global warming "activist" Richard Branson, known among other things for his co-operation with Al Gore, describes why his exclusive private Caribbean island is such a wonderful place:

I know I shouldn’t, but I still like to party on Friday nights. I live half the year on Necker, a tiny island in the Caribbean and it’s always full of people in party mode. Everyone comes up to the big house and we’ll be dancing until the early hours to the island’s band, the Front Line.--
You always see the best side of people on Necker. I suppose that being surrounded by such beauty inspires people. We’ve had Nelson Mandela, Archbishop Tutu, President Carter, Kofi Annan and Mary Robinson staying on the island to brainstorm about ways to tackle conflict and global warming, with cormorants flying past on one side and flamingos on the other. Quite a few non-profit organisations have been conceived there such as The Elders and the Carbon War Room.

Read the entire article here

It is not difficult to understand why people like Kofi Annan, Mary Robinson and Jimmy Carter (probably also Al Gore) have wined an dined on Necker island as honoured guests of the British business tycoon. "Tackling climate change" in that environment must be a rather pleasant experience - if you do not worry about the huge carbon footprint getting there creates. And, of course, over the years, it has become a tradition that politicians and other celebrities accept exotic vacations paid for by oligarchs and business tycoons. Harrison Ford and Peter Gabriel are among  another "activists", who are known to have vacationed on Branson´s paradise island.

But what about Richard Branson´s own climate change "activism"?

It is interesting to note that Sir Richard, owner of Virgin Atlantic airlines, opposes the UK Air Passenger Duty, which is supposed to cut carbon dioxide emission, and the also is against the carbon dioxide cap and trade system for airlines in the European Union. Thus, when it comes to his own business interests,  this "activist" does not anymore seem to be "in the forefront of a growing number of businessmen campaigning to stop it (global warming) running out of control."

Richard Branson may be rich and succesful, but he is also a hypocrite - quite like Al Gore.

It is, of course, possible also for us "ordinary people" to share the same experience as Kofi, Jimmy and Mary. But it ain´t cheap. Here is the latest price information, in case you are seriousle interested:

From US $56,000 per night for up to 28 guests
($2,000 per person per night)

Necker Island web page

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All Master Barbers (and barber brands) are officially put on notice…

This is a great example of how an already established barbershop (or barber brand) can “take the game to another level..”

An “interactive magazine ad” from The Blind Barber barbershop is highlighted in this video by digital software giant Adobe. Readers can interact with the ad by crafting their own hairstyle, moustache, and beard shape. The idea is to bring your end-result to your local barber and say “hey, this is exactly the hair style I want – make it happen.”

The ad itself is Etch-a-Sketch simple, so, its fun to play with. At the same time, The Blind Barber brand gets a boatload of consumer goodwill.

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Keystone Resort Celebrates the Holidays with Kidtopia Snow Fort, Keystone Aglow, and Chocolate Village

17 December 2010

Keystone Resort Celebrates the Holidays with Kidtopia Snow Fort, Keystone Aglow, and Chocolate Village

* Check out free holiday themed events for the entire family
* Kidtopia Snow Fort premieres December 24, 2010
* Keystone Aglow features holiday music and festive lights

Keystone, Colorado—Dec. 15, 2010— Keystone Resort is ready for the holidays. On December 24, 2010 Keystone Kidtopia’s grand Snow Fort atop Dercum Mountain will be opening to the public. New this year the Snow Fort will feature cavernous rooms, lights and a kid’s slide. Keystone Aglow debuts tonight with a display of holiday themed lights and music in the River Run Village free for everyone through January 9, 2011.

This evening also marks the 15th annual Chocolate Village at the Keystone Lodge & Spa showcasing Executive Pastry Chef Ned Archibald’s famous chocolate fantasy land for all. This delicious all chocolate creation will feature a life-size white chocolate Christmas tree, animated chocolate gondola, train and more. The Chocolate Village is free and will be on display until January 2, 2011.

Enjoy the Rocky Mountains for the holidays with Winter Vacations On Us and receive an free night of lodging!

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Vail Resorts, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is the leading mountain resort operator in the United States. The Company's subsidiaries operate the mountain resort properties of Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone mountain resorts in Colorado, Heavenly Mountain Resort in the Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada, and the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyo. The Company's subsidiary, RockResorts, a luxury resort hotel company, manages casually elegant properties across the United States and the Caribbean. Vail Resorts Development Company is the real estate planning, development and construction subsidiary of Vail Resorts, Inc. Vail Resorts is a publicly held company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTN). The Vail Resorts company website is and the consumer website is

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Press invitation – CMP presents its investments in Copenhagen

Copenhagen is already the biggest and most popular cruise destination in Northern Europe. Meanwhile, global interest in cruises is on the rise. The new quay in Nordhavn, which shall be completed in time for the cruise season 2013, will be able to receive three large cruise ships at any one time. Copenhagen Malmö port (CMP) is on course to meet future needs and global competition head on.

Another of CMP's major investments to create a more modern and efficient port is the development of the area Prøvesten. The area has been expanded by an additional 18 hectares and a new 650 metre long quayside and will have the capacity to cater for both existing and new customers of the port. After the landscaping was completed in late autumn 2011, CMP turned its attention to the development of the technical infrastructure.

On Sunday, 6 May, CMP will open the port to the general public and the press. Throughout the day boat trips will provide the opportunity to see areas that the public would not normally have access to. The view from the boats provides an excellent overview of the ongoing expansion and development of the port. In Frihavn, there will be an exhibition to present the vision of Copenhagen and Malmö 2020.

The boat trip for the press departs from Frihavn at 09:00, headed to the two major investment areas of Prøvesten and the cruise terminal. During the boat trip, CEO Johan Röstin and Deputy CEO Lennart Pettersson will be on hand to answer any questions and to talk about CMP's on-going and future port operations in Copenhagen and Malmö, where large infrastructure projects are currently being realized.

The boat trip takes about 45 minutes.

Date: Sunday, 6 May

Time: 09:00

Place: Frihavn, Copenhagen

Questions: Søren Balken, or +45 40 97 99 07

During the boat trip, CMP will serve light refreshments.

Accreditation for the press is compulsory.
Please reply no later than 4 May to Søren Balken, or +45 40 97 99 07

Copenhagen Malmö Port AB (CMP), a Danish-Swedish company, is the largest port operator in the Öresund region. Each year, the company offers efficient transport services to nearly 8,000 ships in one of the Nordic region’s most dynamic and expansive markets. CMP was formed in 2011 through the merger of the ports of Malmö and Copenhagen. The company has about 400 employees and generated sales of SEK 785 million in 2009. CMP’s operations comprise cruise and container traffic as well as RoRo, tank and dry bulk ships. The company also has the Nordic region’s largest hub for car transports, handling 500,000 vehicles annually. CMP’s activities are based on concern for the environment
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Successful first quarter - continued consolidation

Vattenfall presents the results for the first quarter 2012:

  • Net sales decreased by 5.5% to SEK 48,994 million (51,868)
  • Operating profit rose 60.1% to SEK 18,956 million (11,842)
  • The underlying operating profit, i.e. operating profit excluding items affecting comparability,
    decreased by 5.0% to SEK 11,675 million (12,294)
  • For continuing operations, i.e. excluding divested operations, the underlying operating profit
    increased by 3.0%
  • Profit for the period (after tax) rose 92.4% to SEK 13,855 million (7,203)

"During the quarter we successfully concluded our divestment programme of our noncore assets. In January we received a combined total of SEK 21 billion for the sale of operations in Belgium, Finland and Poland. We have thereby been able to reduce the Group’s net debt by a corresponding amount. The divestments were made at terms that we are very satisfied with – the capital gain from the sale of the Finnish electricity distribution and heat business was SEK 8.1 billion.

Excluding capital gains and other items affecting comparability, Vattenfall is reporting a solid underlying operating profit, despite the fact that electricity spot prices in the Nordic countries were considerably lower than during the same quarter in 2011.

Our work on improving the efficiency of our operations is advancing faster than planned, and our ambition now is to achieve savings of SEK 6 billion by year-end 2012, which is one year ahead of the original plan. The trend in demand and electricity prices is expected to remain weak in the years immediately ahead, which means that we must focus even harder on lowering our costs and improving the availability of our production plants", says Øystein Løseth, CEO of Vattenfall.

Vattenfall has reached an agreement to sell its interest in the pilot project involving supply of biomass in Liberia that is being conducted through Buchanan Renewables Fuel. Vattenfall is a minority owner in the project. Due to the sale of its interest Vattenfall recognises in the first quarter an impairment loss and makes provisions with a total of SEK 1 341 million.

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Vattenfall discloses this information pursuant to the Swedish Securities Market Act.

For further information, please contact:
Ivo Banek, Head of Media Relations, +46 (0) 8 739 50 10
Klaus Aurich, Head of Investor Relations, phone +46 (0) 8 739 65 14, mobile +46(0) 70 539 65 14

From Vattenfall's Press Office, telephone: +46 (0)8 739 50 10,

About Us

Vattenfall’s vision is to be a leading European energy company. Vattenfall’s main products are electricity and heat. Today, Vattenfall generates electricity, produces heat and supplies energy to several million customers in the Nordic countries and northern Europe. The major customers are industrial plants, energy companies, municipalities, property companies and housing associations. For further information, please see The media service section, including a picture archive and Vattenfall’s press releases, can be found under News & Comments.

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Formula DRIFT Announces New Judge for the 2012 Pro Championship

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Formula DRIFT Announces New Judge for the 2012 Pro Championship;
Brian Eggert Added to the Panel of Judges

Long Beach, Calif. – March 28, 2012 – Formula DRIFT has announced Brian Eggert as the new judge for the 2012 Pro Championship. Eggert will be the third judge joining Andy Yen and Ryan Lanteigne on the panel.

Brian Eggert is an experienced drifting judge having worked with the USDrift Series and several other regional events. Eggert has also worked alongside Drift Association helping to co-create the Pro-Am Series for Formula DRIFT. Since 2003, Eggert has helped create regional chapters across the country in an effort to make safe and legal drifting accessible for enthusiasts of all skill levels. Through USDrift and NASA, Eggert has helped promote the sport of drifting and sanctions 8 organizations hosting events in over 20 states.

“I am very honored to be given the opportunity to work with Formula DRIFT and look forward to being able to continue help progress the sport of drifting,” said Brian Eggert, Formula DRIFT judge. “The skill level in Formula DRIFT is unmatched and being able to work with the current judges will be a great experience. The judges in the Series have been made up of a remarkable group of people and I look forward to continuing my role in the Series.”

Eggert will begin his role as judge at Round 1: Streets of Long Beach on April 6-7. He will be taking the position of Tony Angelo, who stepped down to return to the driver’s seat and will be joining the current judges Andy Yen and Ryan Lanteigne.

“Brian is a great addition to the Series and the judging panel,” said Jim Liaw, president and co-founder of Formula DRIFT. “His extensive experience and passion for the Sport will make him an asset and help make the proper judging calls throughout the season.”

The 2012 Formula DRIFT season kicks off on the Streets of Long Beach on April 6-7.


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2 Mississippi Women Sentenced for the 2011 Hate Killing of Black Man

April 11, 2015  |  Posted by: JammedUp Staff
2 Mississippi Women Sentenced for the 2011 Hate Killing of Black Man Shelbie Brook Richard (L) James Craig Anderson (C) Sarah Adelia Graves (R)

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A Federal Judge in Mississippi sentenced Two female gang members, for their involvement in a series of racially motivated attacks including the 2011 hate killing of a 47-year-old James Craig Anderson, on Thursday.

Shelbie Brooke Richards, 21, and Sarah Adelia Graves, 22, were part of a group of white individuals who would drive around Jackson, Mississippi searching for African Americans to assault.

Richards and Graves were riding in the truck that fatally ran over Anderson, who is African American.

Richards received eight years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit a hate crime and obstruction of justice charges. Sarah Adelia Graves, 22, received a five-year prison term after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit a hate crime.

During the sentencing hearing, Both defendants read statements apologizing to the family of Anderson. “It was the worst decision of my life. I followed people filled with hate in their hearts, and I’m truly sorry for the actions I didn’t take to save Mr. Anderson’s life.”

“Every time I close my eyes, I am still haunted by Mr. Anderson’s face. I was a young teenager who partied too much and just wanted to fit in with the crowd, and I’ve asked myself many times, Why was I so afraid?’ I pray that not only for God and Mr. Anderson’s forgiveness, but pray that his family can one day forgive me,” Graves said in court.

The sister of Anderson spoke in court, calling the death of her brother a modern day lynching, who instead of using a rope, they instead used a Ford F250. She then directed her statements at both women. “You just sat by, watched, encouraged and converged around as my brother was beaten. Your thirst for the blood of an innocent African-American caused you to pour more fuel on the fire.’

Anderson’s partner James Bradfield was not forgiving as well.
“Days are never the same. Holidays, birthdays, anniversaries…On a sunny day, all I can see is Craig out there working in the yard, trying to do everything he could for his family, and you took his life for no reason,’ he said. ‘And you didn’t want to turn yourself in. You thought you’d get away with it.’

A different judge had earlier handed out prison terms to six white males for Anderson’s death, ranging from 4 to 50 years. Another two defendants await sentencing.

Both Richards and Graves admitted to helping recruit people during an alcohol-fueled birthday party and taking part in the racially motivated attacks, which led directly Anderson’s death.

Police said the group encountered Anderson at a hotel parking lot before dawn on June 26th.

Richards admitted to yelling racial insults as Deryl Paul Dedmon assaulted Anderson. As he returned to the truck, Richards and Graves encouraged him to run over Anderson.

Richards eventually confessed to lying to police investigators about her involvement in the incident. All ten defendants in the case have entered guilty pleas in other cases involving racially motivated assaults on black people.

The group confessed to multiple attacks including the beating of a black man near a golf course in Jackson. The assaults of a black male who allegedly attempted to sell suburbanites drugs, Using beer bottles to attack pedestrians and trying to run down another black man.

Prosecutors say the people targeted by the group were mainly homeless and drunks. Besides Anderson, no other victims were identified.

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Qatar’s economy dived by more than 23 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2008 but ended the year higher by a staggering 44 per cent because of a surge in oil prices and gas exports, official figures showed yesterday. From QR83.2 billion (Dh84bn) in the third quarter, the Gulf country’s nominal gross domestic product […]

The global financial crisis is expected to stifle growth in Qatar but the country will likely be the world’s fastest growing economy in 2009 given its massive gas exports and overseas assets, according to a key Saudi bank. Despite a sharp decline in oil prices and the country’s crude output, public expenditure will remain high, […]


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Sallie Mae to Announce First-Quarter 2014 Results on April 16, Host Earnings Call on April 17

Wednesday, April 2, 2014 4:15 pm EDT

Public Company Information:

NEWARK, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sallie Mae (NASDAQ: SLM), the nation’s No. 1 financial services company specializing in education, will release 2014 first-quarter earnings results after market close on Wednesday, April 16, 2014.

In addition, the company will host a conference call for shareholders at 8 a.m. EDT on Thursday, April 17, 2014. To participate in the call, please dial 877-356-5689 (USA and Canada) or dial 706-679-0623 (international) and use access code 10501796 starting at 7:45 a.m. EDT.

A live audio webcast may be accessed at Supplemental financial information and presentation slides used during the company’s investor conference call will be available on the company’s website no later than the call’s start time.

A replay of the webcast will be available via the company’s website approximately two hours after the call’s conclusion. A telephone replay may be accessed approximately two hours after the call’s conclusion through May 1, 2014, by dialing 855-859-2056 (USA and Canada) or 404-537-3406 (international) with access code 10501796.

Sallie Mae (NASDAQ: SLM) is the nation’s No. 1 financial services company specializing in education. Whether college is a long way off or just around the corner, Sallie Mae turns education dreams into reality for American families, today serving 25 million customers. With products and services that include Upromise rewards, scholarship search and planning tools, education loans, insurance, and online banking, Sallie Mae offers solutions that help families save, plan, and pay for college. Sallie Mae also provides financial services to hundreds of college campuses as well as to federal and state governments. Learn more at Commonly known as Sallie Mae, SLM Corporation and its subsidiaries are not sponsored by or agencies of the United States of America.

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'Performance Today' at 20: A Look Back | St. Louis Public Radio

'Performance Today' at 20: A Look Back

For 20 years Performance Today has brought listeners to concert halls around the world to hear classical music. Vital performances in the present tense, played by the super-stars of our time and exciting young musicians just starting their careers.

Twenty years of programs, two hours a day, every day. That's a lot of notes--around 45-thousand performances, recorded in places as remote as alpine ski villages in South Korea, to the great cathedrals of music in Paris, to chamber music festivals in the hills of New Mexico, to NPR's own Studio 4-A.

Performance Today has followed the music as it evolves and adapts. It's impossible to squeeze 20 years into a two hour show. So here are some sweet memories, thrilling performances, and even a few flukes.

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