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A Short History of the Modern Van

Jamie Lincoln Kitman

Jamie Lincoln Kitman | Sep 02, 2011

Observers as diverse as Karl Marx and Bachman-Turner-Overdrive have long understood, the working man always gets the short end of the stick. Take van drivers, for instance.

In the old countries of Europe, they frequently make fun of White Van Man, an un-socialized, unsociable misanthrope with a powerful need to get somewhere in a hurry, one who proceeds without sufficient reference to what might stand in his way or to the fact that he is in no condition to drive his white van, due to impairment by any one of the hundred illegal substances coursing through his bloodstream. Or perhaps it is a full-blown psychosis? Place him behind the wheel of a white van, and the young man’s deep-seated homicidal tendencies blossom.

Oh you big European blouses. Sounds to me like any driver from Boston, Massachusetts, irrespective of age, gender, creed or association with the Brothers Magliozzi (though this last attribute doesn't hurt).

We don’t have the concept of White Van Man here in the United States, where the freedom to drive badly is a birthright. Instead, the true affront to the American working man is the fact that he doesn’t really drive a white van. That is, we don’t even have vans as good as the white ones Europeans send into battle. Big European vans -- think Sprinter vans -- tend to be taller and narrower than their American counterparts, but they’re also faster, more economical, and more nimble. They weigh less, but they carry more. That’s because they are altogether more modern -- diesel-powered, unibodied instead of body on frame -- and, in a word, better.

Ford Transit Connect (Rudolf Stricker)

Small vans, an option we're only getting around to seeing with the commendable Ford Transit Connect (and not even in its most efficient diesel form), are also everywhere in Europe, while we make due with vans that are often larger and thirstier than need be, not unlike the cars many of us drive, and, come to think of it, us.

To think that the surrender monkeys of France are driving around in vans superior to that of my van-driving brethren here in America, well, it burns my deep-fried, artificially flavored, apple pie pride. And I am a not infrequent van driver by virtue of my close professional associations with the sort of down-market rock bands who don’t always get to tour in million-dollar custom coaches. I’ve done my time in Ford Econolines and my music management company just sold a Sprinter we used for nine years and 170,000 miles as a crew and gear transporter, so I know of whence I speak.

Of course, we have no one to blame here but American industry. Van technology on this side of the pond has been stifled by an all-too-obvious, gentleman’s non-compete agreement; a tacit understanding that the steady demand for work vehicles makes sales inevitable and therefore investment in product development a pointless luxury.

It was plain that the prospect of easy profits had overtaken all other considerations when Chevrolet let its van hit a semi-Jurassic seventeen years before introducing the only modestly updated Express in 1995 -- and guess what? It's still here 16 years later. Ford took an identically relaxed approached to its 1975 Econoline, which hung on seventeen years, too, until 1992, when its development costs and their amortization were distant memories. Most customers were never the wiser that close to a dozen and a half years of key developments in road-ability and safety had passed them by.

Ford Econoline

Today, the replacement for the Econoline -- no spring chicken at age nineteen -- is on a drawing board, somewhere, we hope, unless they lost the drawing board. Though we can seriously thank Ford for the Connect, like I said, but if they really respected American vannistas they'd sell us a diesel.

We can take a moment to blame the accomplished European van makers who’ve failed to bring their wares here (Volkswagen), those who haven't tried hard enough (Fiat/IVECO -- coming soon to a Ram dealer near you, one expects), or those who haven’t even tried at all (Peugeot, Renault, etc.). But history buffs will know that the lifetime non-achievement prize goes to Chrysler. Its Dodge Tradesman (later Ram) went into service around the time man landed on the moon and was only laid to rest in 2001. It is an enduring testimony to engineering sloth, spanning five decades, yet still on the road today, to show us just how bad they used to build them in the old days.

Of course, one of the few happy moments in Van World (and also in the disastrous Daimler-Chrysler merger), occurred when Team Germany helped the under-funded Chrysler side, in 2002, by giving it access to the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van, which, I found as a satisfied customer, took the van-building game to a whole 'nother level. Sold first as a Freightliner, then badged as a Dodge, before becoming a Mercedes-Benz as well as a Freightliner (which are the two nameplates it is now sold under following the dissolution of DaimlerChrysler), the Sprinter was so obviously fit for the task of replacing a van whose life spanned almost a third of a century that then-Chrysler boss Dieter Zetsche laid plans to assemble as many as 100,000 a year at a new, purpose-built plant in Alabama. But then the German combine’s growing penury reared its ugly head and the new plant was cancelled from on high. Instead of 100,000 units, 8,000 to10,000 Sprinters would be assembled each year from knocked-down kits sent from Germany at a small facility set up in South Carolina; which is where Sprinter -- frightfully expensive, on account of short supply and no competition -- stands now.

2007 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (Thomas Doefer)

In the wake of Chrysler's ultimate cop out, Ford shelved plans to build a new, tall van to replace the Econoline, which soldiers ever on. Meanwhile, last year, Nissan followed the American makers' lead. Like Ford and GM, the Japanese firm actually knows how to build a decent, modern, economical, diesel-powered, unibody van for customers outside of the U.S. (as opposed to the hoary body-on-frame jobs they're foisting on us now). But with the new NV line of high-roofed vans it introduced, Nissan has jumped into the fray, building not what is right but with a half-hearted variation on what the Americans are already doing wrong. Take away its high roof and startlingly off-putting looks and you have another 12 mpg, body-on-frame V8 van that fails not only to move the van game forward but manages to not even get an inch closer to the standard of the rest of the civilized world. Sharing much with their not very successful Titan pick-up brethren, another shameless and shameful bid to beat the Americans at their own cynical game, the NV reminds us that van drivers are still being treated here like the Third World-ers for whom carmakers have saved their worst, most backward products.

Van drivers of the world unite. It's time take care of business.

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Deputy Thomas Seymour, 29, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2006. Thomas was born January 11, 1977 in Kansas City, MO. He was a Deputy for the Cass County Sheriff Department for two years and was currently assigned to the Jail Division. He had a love for law enforcement and loved to help people in need. He will be missed by all his family and friends. He had attended the Western Missouri Regional Police Academy in Independence. He was an Eagle Scout and a member of the Tribe of Mic-o-Say with the Boy Scouts of America.

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Christmas essentials

It's no secret that I love the Christmas season and everything that goes with it. And for me, this season is a great excuse to bring out some extra glitter and bling and get festive.  Even though I love these pieces all year 'round, I get extra excited to wear them for the holidays.

Sequins: I just can't stop wearing sequins!  Pants, sweaters, tops, and blazers; if it has sequins attached, I will wear it. Every time of the year is appropriate for the sparkle, but there's something about Christmas that makes sequins just that extra bit special and glamorous.  Skirts are one of my favourite ways to wear sequins this year.  I love how you can dress it down with tights, boots, and a casual oversized knit sweater for day and wear it out to a party with a silk shirt and heels. Sequin tops can be worn with just a pair of denim or a pair of coloured skinnies, an easy look for when you don't have a lot of time. You can forgo the jewlery since the shirt itself is the statement.  Sequin leggings are great for those wanting to make a major statement.  Wear them with sweatshirts and oversized striped sweaters for a amped up casual outfit or with a high low silk shirt, and tuxedo jacket out for New Years for a different take on the tuxedo. I love it with a bright red lipstick and retro waves.

Velvet: I always get nostalgic when I put on this soft throwback fabric.  Great for mixing textures, velvet has been in regular rotation in my closet.  My love affair originally started with this burgundy version: I saw one worn with a winter-friendly white lace dress, and it's been true love ever since.  For a small dash of velvet try wearing a top under a blazer, or mix it with other textures like a leather skirt.  Velvet leggings are another way to wear this trend: replace the cotton leggings most of us wear non-stop in the winter with a pair of velvet ones!

Tartan: Plaid and flannel have been a huge trend this winter and will continue into next year. Specifically, tartan is coming hot on the scene, and its my prediction that it will be THE hottest print for 2013.  This vintage print has the casual appeal of the flannel but the old school take is plaid's older, more sophisticated sibling.  Tartan can be worn the same way you've been wearing your flannel with knits and denim, but take tartan to the next level by wearing it to work with a blazer and skirt, or on a date with a tartan skirt and a leather shell.

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Amid concern over antibiotic resistance and in an effort to improve efficiency while protecting human and animal health, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is making changes in its Veterinary Feed Directive program. They are amending regulations regarding drugs added to livestock feeds; the new rules go into effect Jan. 1.

“The new rule will limit medically important antimicrobial drugs to the treatment, control and prevention of disease,” said Michelle Arnold, veterinarian for the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. “The rules don’t allow for claims of weight gain or feed efficiency.”

The rule also states that producers who use medically important antimicrobials will have to have veterinary oversight.

“Because of this, many antibiotics delivered in feed currently considered over-the-counter will now require a veterinary feed directive (VFD),” Arnold said.

A VFD is a written statement from a licensed veterinarian authorizing the use of the drug or combination of drugs in an animal’s feed, much like a prescription. The owner can use the written statement to obtain and use animal feed containing a VFD drug or combination VFD drug to treat their animals.

Arnold said owners and caretakers may only feed the veterinarian-authorized feed to the specific animals covered by the statement, not to the entire herd.

“It’s important to realize that the regulations also mean that you cannot continue to feed medicated feed that you already have on hand after the VFD expiration date,” she added. “The producer, the feed distributor and the authorizing veterinarian must keep copies of the VFD for two years.”

Producers who manufacture their own feed must also comply with the new regulation and be aware that, under certain circumstances, they may be acting as a distributor and that additional requirements may apply.

Another important change is that all water soluble drugs are transitioning from over-the-counter to prescription status.

“These are significant changes. We want producers to be aware of them, so they can go into the new year fully informed,” Arnold said.


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An Uber driver has been charged with sexually assaulting one of his passengers north of Toronto, say York Regional Police.

According to York Regional Police, three women took an Uber ride from a downtown Toronto nightclub to Vaughan in the early morning hours of May 17.

The Uber driver dropped two of the three women off at their respective homes without incident. As he was approaching the destination for the last woman, he told her she needed to pay in cash or "by other means," alluding to sexual favours, police said.

Uber rides are paid solely by credit card.

The woman asked the driver to stop and let her out, but after the woman got out the driver exited the car and sexually assaulted her, police said.

A 25-year-old Mississauga man was charged with sexual assault.

In a statement issued Wednesday afternoon, Uber spokeswoman Susie Heath said, "This is a disturbing incident, and upon hearing of these reports, we immediately removed the driver in question from the Uber platform. We have been in touch with York Regional Police and will continue to assist in any way we can."


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The Charles Babbage Institute is accepting applications for the 2018-2019 Adelle and Erwin Tomash Graduate Fellowship. The fellowship will be awarded to a graduate student for doctoral dissertation research in the history of computing.

The fellowship may be held at the recipient's home academic institution, the Charles Babbage Institute, or any other location with appropriate research facilities. The stipend is $14,000. It is for students who have completed all requirements for the doctoral degree except the research and writing of the dissertation. Tomash Fellowship recipients must remain students in good standing throughout the term of their fellowship, but there is no restriction on holding other fellowships, scholarships, or awards concurrent to the Tomash Fellowship.

Preference will be given to applicants indicating a need to use CBI materials, planning research in residence at CBI, and willing to make a brief presentation of their research findings to CBI staff. Questions pertaining to collection content and access can be directed to Amanda Wick, CBI Interim Archivist, at abwick@umn.edu.

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Applicants should send to CBI a curriculum vitae and a five-page (single-spaced) statement and justification of the research project including a discussion of methods, research materials, evidence of faculty support for the project, and bibliography (bibliography does not count toward page count). Applicants should also arrange for three letters of reference and certified copies of graduate school transcripts to be sent directly to CBI.

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Application materials should be sent to cbi@umn.edu. A confirmation email will be sent once your application has been received.

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07 April 2017

Refugee Family Day Out

School holidays. Two words that can fill parents of school aged children with panic and dread.

It's hard work trying to keep children happy and entertained during the holidays, but when you are a refugee - new to the country, with few friends and money is tight - the term break can be a time of increased stress and anxiety.

To give refugee families a little help during the holidays, the team from CatholicCare's Dandenong office organised a Family Day Out at Dandenong Park on Friday 7 April. The perfect weather drew close to 300 people, mostly from Afghanistan and South Sudan, for a free BBQ and ball games.

Florence from South Sudan knows only too well how challenging the school holidays can be. She has six children aged between two and 18 years, including a five-year old with autism. She is juggling being a single mum while studying to work as a counsellor, so there's not much money to spare for holiday activities. The library and the park are their regular options.

Palwasha from Afghanistan has five children keeping her busy at home. They range from six months to eight years old, including three-year-old twin girls. Palwasha describes dropping off the older children at school and kindergarten, with the twins and baby in tow. As we (unsuccessfully) attempted to gather the children for a group photo, it hit home just how hectic their family life could be!

At the start of the school holidays, Palwasha takes her eight year old to the library to borrow books. She also makes use of the holiday programs available in her local community. She is happy that her children can run around with others at the Family Day Out, though she admits to being a 'worried mum', and is forever scanning the park to keep a watchful eye on her brood.

Out on the field, boys from South Sudan are kicking a soccer ball with boys (and a few girls) from Afghanistan. Some of the other children have found a good tree for climbing, while on the grass, young girls are sitting in circles chatting away. Among them are Mouj who is 12 years old and her cousin Sarah, who is 11. They say that their culture is very strict; but because they are cousins they are allowed to hang out at each other's homes during holidays. Their days are spent on Instagram and SnapChat and making 'slime' out of shampoo and food colouring.

Meanwhile, the mums and dads are gathered on the brightly coloured rugs scattered across the park, happy for the chance to catch up with friends and relatives.

"A day like today is about encouraging refugee families to engage in activities outside the home," said David Hannan, from CatholicCare. "We're showing families that a day in the park is a fun and inexpensive way to let the kids burn off some energy, while the adults catch up with friends and family."

"It's all about reducing social isolation."

Family Day Out

Rana's story

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Great success of Youth Summit 2015

The Youth Summit 2015 on last Mar. 26th 2015 in Brussels, organised by European Entrepreneurs CEA-PME, Friedrich-Ebert Foundation and the CEMR-German Section, was a great success, particularly looking at the numbers of mostly young attendees, but also for the very high level of speakers and discussants, that gave to the summit the quality inputs that it needed.

Under the title "Europe’s Youth: For a better professional training, more mobility, youth employment and new entrepreneurs" more than 200 representatives of many stakeholder organisations, youths and decision makers gathered at the State Representation of Baden Württemberg to the EU to discuss which are the priority issues to be addressed today, to fight youth unemployment, the "guillotine for Europe's future" as Mr. Mario Ohoven, president of European Entrepreneurs CEA-PME, has put it.

While for SMEs the main cause of the current dramatic situation on the job market for young people is the "skills mismatch" - the inadequate professional preparation of youths for the job market, the president of the European Parliament, Mr. Martin Schulz, underlined the urgent need for a solution of the Euro-crisis in a consensual way among the European Member States, to re-launch the EU's economy and the new uptake of jobs and growth, as well as the great importance of better access to risk capital and a "second chance" reform policy for young entrepreneurs to be able to fail and retry a business undertaking.

The speakers that followed, Mr. Detlef Eckert, Director of Directorate C (Europe 2020) of the DG Employment and Social Affairs, Ms. Valérie Loirat of AFCCRE and the Franco-German Youth Office, as well as the General Director of CONFAPI and the President of the Polish Chamber of Employers IPP, made clear that the European Commission, the local governments, as well as SME assocations and their associate companies, are well aware of the problems, and work with strong efforts and intelligent approaches for its solution, in the interest of the European society, its youths and the enterprises.

The discussants of the panel discussion, moderated by Ms. Maria Jepsen of the European Trade Union Institute, allowed to understand the different points of views of Members of the European Parliament (Ms. Sabine Verheyen, EPP, Mr. Brando Benifei and Mr. Peter Simon, both S&D), as well as of the trade unions (Mr. Salvatore Marra, President of the Youth Committee of the European Trade Union Confederation) and entrepreneurs (Mr. Jacques de Lalaing, entrepreneur in renewable energies and president of the Belgo-German Society).

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Operation Concrete

Recently there's been a massive design trend for infographics, they've been popping up everywhere and anywhere, I jumped on Digg the other day and literally picked up about four in the space of as many minutes. The Oscars, Spring Break, Curling, smoking, even an infographic blueprint.  I like them though, the conveyance of information in graphical form, easy to read statistics and data, quick to digest and you learn something, all are good in my book. There's the obvious thought that they're more popular than ever because people are more stupid, but on the other hand it could also be to do with the economy of attention and if you want to get something across to someone quickly, use a quick method.

So below is a gallery of some I've picked up on. My recent favourite that stood out by a mile was the one that Bobby at Kitsune Noir also enjoyed, and even Mr Ellis posted about it. As a medium, infographics are meant to tell you as much about the subject as quickly as possible, however, the subject of this particular one, the sailing stones of Death Valley, there's only so much information you can provide before you still have to question, just how does it happen? Interesting and entertaining and produced by Danny Jones of the great YASLY blog.


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Nov 8, 2016

Remembering Mets History: (1999) Edgardo Alfonzo's Record Setting Night

Monday August 30th, 1999: Bobby Valentines New York Mets (80-52) were 2 1/2 games behind the Atlanta Braves but as well as being in charge of the NL Wild Card spot.

The hot Mets went down to Houston to face Larry Dierker's first place Astros (75-55).

Starting Lineups

It was a big game indeed, but one Mets player outshined everyone. It was all about Edgardo Alfonzo on this night as he set or tied six different Mets club records going 6-6 with three HRs, a double, four extra base hits & five RBIs.

Alfonzo started out in the 1st inning with his first HR. In the 2nd inning, he would single & score on Mike Piazza's two run HR. The Mets scored six runs in that inning on their way to the rout of the Astros.

In the 4th inning, with Rickey Henderson on base, Alfonzo connected for his second HR of the game.

In the 6th inning he led off with a solo HR, his third of the game &his 23rd of the season. He topped off his huge night with his sixth hit, a two run double in the 9th inning scoring Todd Pratt & Benny Agbayani. What a night for Alfonzo in the Mets 17-1 victory.

Darryl Hamilton collected four hits on this night, driving in three runs as well. Rickey Henderson & Shawon Dunston collected two hits each, as six other Mets players added one hit each to the 21 hit attack.

The 17 runs were a Mets season high in 1999 for the Wild Card Champion Mets.

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What Happened in 2011?

It’s that time of year again. The market slows to a crawl as Canadians prepare for the holiday season, and we all stop to reflect on the year that has passed. What did 2011 mean to CENTUM and to the mortgage industry? When we think about it, one word comes to mind as the best description: Change.

The vast majority of Canadians have been sheltered from the economic turmoil seen around the world this year. There has been an ongoing debt crisis in Europe and the United States. There has been a significant shift to the political landscape in the east, most notably, the Middle East. Those feeling disenfranchised are now participating in the worldwide OCCUPY movement, which has been experienced in all major Canadian cities, and though most of them are now fading into memory, there is still a movement against the burgeoning separation between the rich and the poor.

This is even more evident with the release of a recent Statistics Canada report that states that Canadian Household debt has reached a record high. With ever increasing debt levels and continued instability, more and more Canadians are in jeopardy of overextending themselves. So far, the Bank of Canada has held interest rates at a historical low, but there is speculation that interest rates will rise in 2012.

Efforts have been made to rein in debt, starting with changes to the mortgage rules. In January of 2011, the Government of Canada announced adjustments to the rules for government-backed insured mortgages. The maximum amortization period was reduced to 30 years. The maximum amount Canadians can borrow in refinancing their mortgages was reduced to 85% of the value of their home. Lastly, government insurance backing was withdrawn on lines of credits secured by homes, like home equity lines of credits. There was fear that the adjustments would hurt the housing market in Canada, but as we’ve seen, it’s been fairly stable around the country.

So what’s in store for the industry in the future? Debt reduction will continue to be a big topic in 2012. Technology and social media will continue playing a big part in creating competition in the mortgage industry. Our clients have access to more information than ever before and CENTUM Mortgage Professionals will be here to help you make sense of it all. CENTUM will continue to be an industry leader in providing their Network with tools and programs that will help our clients manage debt levels and become mortgage-free faster.

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Sixty-three-year-old veteran Richard Robinson, who self-proclaims himself as Batman, was transformed into Superman in the latest round of matches in the Mansfield Table Tennis League.

For Robinson turned out for two teams in one night and played a total of seven matches!

Firstly, as captain of Ravenshead Rhinos, he led his team to a 7-3 victory over Ravenshead Rebels that took them to the top of the Second Division table after a successful start to the new season of two wins and one draw. Robinson himself won two of this three games and also took a doubles leg alongside Graham Smith.

In between his matches for Rhinos, however, Robinson was also asked to play for First Division side Ravenshead Terminetters, and he duly won two of his three singles for them too, helping them bag a 5-5 draw against Jacksdale B.

The only thing Robinson didn’t achieve on the night was a player-of-the-match accolade! For Rhinos, that went to Steve Scott after winning all three of his singles contests, and for Terminetters, it went to Glen Cutmore, who pulled off a similar hat-trick to maintain his 100% record for the campaign.

Elsewhere in the top flight, defending champions Zygabyte A made their opening appearance of the season, and duly demolished Snipers of St Joseph’s A 10-0. Three wins were recorded by captain Joe Zygadlo, new signing Martin Dean and player-of-the-match Bob Hume. The only resistance offered by Snipers came from Tony Swain, who took a game off both Zygadlo and Dean.

Other Second Division results saw Ravenshead Marksmen A beat Jacksdale C 8-2, Snipers of St Joseph’s B defeat Hucknall 50-Plus 6-4 and Zygabyte Spin Doctors overcome Ravensdale 7-3. Maintaining their 100% records with player-of-the-match performances were Mark Sansom, for Marksmen A, Rob Vaughan, for Snipers B, and Jack Kirkland, for Spin Doctors.


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Holger is a Full Professor in sustainable building at the Division of Building Technology, research group Sustainable Building, and in the Area of advance Building Futures. Holger works within sustainable building on concepts, tools and strategies to enhance the sustainability performance of construction materials, building products, buildings as well as entire cities.

His main research interests are related to ecological and economic life cycle assessment of construction materials, buildings and infrastructures, sustainability assessment tools for buildings, social-cultural and climate adapted design concepts, the refurbishment of the building stock as well as dynamic building stock modeling and its visualization
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January 29, 2015

book selfie: 'kat fight' & 'scandal with a prince'

Continuing my Cher-style, never-ending farewell tour with unnecessary carbs paired with my reads...

Kat Fight by Dina Silver
Kat Porter is a consummate romantic, eager for her chance to find love and commitment. But after her boyfriend of four years, Marc, grows apathetic and sends her calls straight to voicemail one too many times, Kat finally musters the courage to confront him. Though she's no fan of ultimatums, she's at the end of her considerable wits, and lobs a massive one his way, completely confident that he'll make the right decision when faced with losing her. He doesn't.
With radio silence from Marc, Kat's lifelong dream of finding a husband and forging a family is decidedly on the skids. That's when her childhood friend Julie steps in, forcing Kat on a blind date to help her move beyond the break-up. Not only does Kat botch the setup, she instead finds herself in hot pursuit of Julie's love interest, Ryan Sullivan. A man who, in addition to literally taking her breath away, is the living, breathing personification of everything Kat wants in a husband.
Can Kat connect with the man of her dreams without hurting two of the people she cares most about? At the same time, she must also contend with the quips of her beloved catty coworker Adam, her bi-polar boss Brooke, and a string of unpredictable plot twists. All the while, Kat's cheeky perspective and generous heart will leave readers savoring every moment of her endearing and comedic journey as Kat fights to land the love of a lifetime.
I read (and adored) Dina Silver's One Pink Line almost three years ago (read my review here), and I can't believe it took me that long to read Kat Fight. It's basically been on my to-read list that long.

What made this story so appealing to me as a reader is how deliciously flawed Kat is while still maintaining so much likability. I mean, the girl starts off the book a little it crazy (I know I shouldn't call another woman crazy, but let's face it, most people--men and women--have a bit of crazy in them) when it came to romance. But her reason for overreacting, or ultimately making wrong choices, was for the right reason: because she wanted to find love. Those flaws blended with that overarching sweetness made her endearing and relatable.

A fast-paced read that painted a beautiful portrait of Chicago as told by a twenty-something, Kat Fight was a perfect pairing for that glass of moscato.

Scandal With a Prince by Nicole Burnham
One magical summer, Megan Hallberg met—and loved—Prince Stefano Barrali. But his royal duties took him home, and when she discovered she carried his child, she also discovered he was engaged…to a beautiful, worldly aristocrat.
Ten years later, Stefano runs into Megan at the grand opening of a Barcelona hotel, and it’s his every sensual fantasy come to life. His memory of the stunning blonde and their passionate summer has haunted his dreams, and a night under the stars gives him the perfect opportunity to reclaim the woman he thought lost to him.
Megan finds herself torn between passion with a prince and a fierce need to protect her daughter. Can the man who captured her heart so many years ago be her destiny…or her downfall?
More like scandal with a freshly baked treat from Dunkin Donuts. For serious, donuts. I wish I knew how to quit you.

Scandal With a Prince was a semi-steamy (but nothing to leave you in a state of permanent blush, thank goodness) romantic read that had several surprises. I mean, ultimately it ended the way I expected, but there were quite a few turns that I never saw coming, which is always nice.

Both Megan and Stefano were characters who drew me in right away, and who had extra layers of complexity to explain why each of them had to hold something back from the other. It made watching these two crazy kids figure it out all the more delightfully rewarding.

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MADISON, Wis. - A 34-year-old man was taken to a hospital after jumping out of a moving car early Tuesday morning because he couldn't stand bickering with his girlfriend any longer.

Police said the man had taken his girlfriend out for her birthday Monday night, but as they drove home in the back of a friend's car, he said he had it with bickering with his girlfriend.

The couple evidently spent much of the birthday night in a dispute over a possible move to another state, according to a Madison Police Department incident report.

Police said the man couldn't stand it any longer and wanted to get out immediately, so instead of waiting for the car to stop, he opened a rear passenger door and stepped out, or fell out, onto busy East Washington Avenue about 1 a.m. Tuesday.

The victim hit his head while tumbling from the moving vehicle in the 3200 block of East Washington Avenue and was taken to a hospital with a brain bleed. An officer's report also indicated he was intoxicated, according to the Madison Police Department.

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Sunny Leone confirmed as XTOUCH brand ambassador

by Stuart Wilson, Monday 20 March 2017

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Sunny Leone, XTOUCH brand ambassador

Consumer technology brand XTOUCH has signed Bollywood actress Sunny Leone as its brand ambassador. Leone currently has more than 1.9 million followers on Twitter. The Bollywood superstar will feature in a new integrated marketing campaign for XTOUCH, which will run simultaneously on print, electronic, online and social media channels as well as in-store promotions for the next year.

Leone will promote the XTOUCH brand during the next GITEX Shopper in Dubai. The actress will unveil special promotional offers for XTOUCH on March 30th. An after party will be held on the same day to celebrate the cooperation.

Jack Lee, president at XTOUCH said: “We are excited to have Sunny Leone as our brand ambassador. Her beauty, grace, elegance and confidence perfectly captures the essence of our products, which are crafted with care to look elegant, stylish and graceful. We are confident our association with Sunny Leone will provide the brand with an extra edge to stand out and get noticed in the market.”

Leone said: “It gives me great pleasure to be working with one of the most exciting consumer electronics brands in the Middle East. The brand represents premium quality and craftsmanship and comes loaded with user experience that makes its products most appealing and aspiring.”

Leone also has close to 22 million Facebook fans and 8.7 million followers on Instagram.

The latest XTOUCH flagship model UNIX PRO will be launched at GITEX Shopper. The 5.5” UNIX PRO is powered by MediaTek Helio P20 Octa-Core 2.3GHz chipset which delivers premium performance, decreases power consumption and integrates a powerful processor for faster LTE speed connection.

XTOUCH distributor Redington has informed Channel EMEA that the 5.5” UNIX PRO will retail at AED999 (US$272).

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The landscape for IT service providers (ITSPs) continues to change. Enterprises look to "IT service providers to help them manage increasingly extended networks of communication, commerce and data exchange enabled by a growing number of endpoints," concluded a new report released by Autotask. "As these digital flows expand outward through mobility and cloud accessibility, so does the need for management, compliance and security." The two biggest revenue drivers for ITSPs in 2016 will be endpoint growth and demand for security services, according to the study, which is based on a survey of more than 1,100 global ITSPs. They expect the increased number of endpoints will drive a need for secure file-sync-and-share (FSS) services. Additionally, more than eight in 10 ITSPs rely on the cloud to manage and secure endpoints. The survey, conducted by Decision Tree Labs, reveals that secure FSS solutions can address small and midsize companies' key concerns around managing endpoints while still allowing employees to collaborate and access files and data easily. Here are 12 takeaways from the survey.

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An Open Letter to Riot Games

Hi, guys. This is Taric.

Check out that hair.

(Yes, I used his Chinese artwork. Shut up.)

Taric is a champion in League of Legends. In terms of types, he is both a support and a tank, having strong healing and buffing abilities as well as a stun and defensive power. His schtick is that he uses earth-elemental magic through the power of cut gems (as his wiki page observes, this is a ref to Blizzard’s jewel-socketing schtick in both Diablo and World of Warcraft). While I tend to prefer more caster-y supports with a lot of harrass/poking potential, Taric is pretty great. I really enjoy him.

There’s also the minor fact that Taric is rumored to be gay. To do a little pull-quoting from his official champion info background:

His neat and stylish appearance combined with his shiny bejeweled armor and weapons have rapidly made him a celebrity champion of the League of Legends. Valoran’s media, for some reason, has taken a great interest in his personal life. While open about his life as a champion and gracious in all things, Taric is tight-lipped about his life outside the League and prefers his privacy.

Yeah. I mean, that seems pretty low-key, right? He has two abilities called “Dazzle” and “Radiance.” Also, let me add in some additional context. The first is his voice samples:

And the second is this amazing fan-made music rap video which really needs to be seen to be believed:

So, yeah. To quote Jeremiah Bratton of Gayme Bar: “I laughed? But it also kind of made my spine crack in half.” Those pain sounds in the middle of the voice samples I had actually never heard before I went to make this post (in combat, other stuff is dominating your attention) and they actually kind of infuriated me. And if you really want some fun, consider that a lot of the rumors/claims started when they released the US art for his “Armor of the 5th Age” skin:

Taric's "Pink Armor" skin
Legwarmers. Because those are necessary.

So, a lot of this is sort of annoying — hur hur metrosexuals are gay, hur hur pink is gay, hur hur gay guys sound like women when they get hit — but I’m sort of willing to put up with it because I guess it’s kind of harmless? I dunno why I tolerate it, actually, but I do. And while I love League and I respect Riot, I do have some serious problems with how… hegemonic their designs are as regards sexualization of women (though I do love the tough-as-nails bruiser look for upcoming champion Vi). Yet I kind of let this go by, until I started thinking about it, and now I’m kinda not okay with it. But I want to deal with my not-okay-with-it-ness in a constructive way.

For starters, let me pick apart why this annoys me: I don’t like “wink-and-a-nod” characters like Taric. It’s like they want all the benefits of having a gay character — which usually amount to “Look! A gay character!” while pointing vigorously — but without having to actually own up and say: “Yeah, we put a gay character in our game. Want to fight about it?” It also seems to encourage the mindset that queer identity is always already illicit, always on the sly and kept a “public secret” where everyone knows but nobody talks about it. And I can imagine that Riot — or any other company for that matter — would deploy the usual list of suspects for why characters like Taric exist in the wink-and-a-nod mode: “We don’t think the playerbase will accept it,” “We don’t want to lose sales,” “We don’t want to politicize the game,” etc. And let me tell you, that last logic — “Why you gotta politicize our fun fantasy vidyagame” — gets on my nerves with a vengeance. A wink-and-a-nod character is already political; in fact, it’s deploying the epistemology of the closet as a politic right off the bat. So don’t even get me started on that one.

Yet part of the great thing about Taric is that the playerbase has embraced him, mostly because he’s an amazing support. Teams at the highest competitive level regularly deploy Taric because he brings a powerful support toolset to the table. This has some resonance with earlier statements I made about Valkyria Chronicles‘ gay anti-tank lancer Jann Walker — part of the great thing about Jann (and Taric) isn’t just that they’re gay (or, you know, “gay” in quotes) but that they’re also extremely good at their jobs. That last part is really important, because as annoying as it sounds, it’s the key to getting that character buy-in from your probably straight white cismale gamer audience. I should also point out that something both of these characters are good at — Jann being a heavy-weapons demolition specialist and Taric being a highly durable, punishment-soaking tank — are activities that are not often “masculine-coded,” although in Taric’s case the fact that people play him most often as a pure heal bot complicates matters (there’s interesting research on how gendered certain team play roles get in games like LoL).

So why the open letter to Riot?

Lately, some champs with very old character models — Katarina, Twisted Fate, Nidalee, Soraka — all got visual upgrades with new art, new animations (including Katarina’s really unfortunate “please come into my vagina” recall animation, SIGH), and some new voice samples. Taric isn’t exactly old-old, but he’s aging a bit, and I feel like he could easily be in line for a graphical upgrade and some new voice samples as well. And as long as he might be eligible to go through that, here’s my call to you, Riot: just make him gay already. Don’t wink-and-a-nod things like a giggling schoolboy; put it out there. Have him be out, proud, and a badass tanky support. Hell, if you really want to go the whole nine yards, do something like you have with Caitlin/Jayce/Vi, or Twisted Fate/Graves, or Kha’zix/Rengar: make a boyfriend champ, or maybe even a former lover who’s now a rival, or something. If you want to get real crazy, make him an AD carry so they can bottom together (pause to giggle; I am 12 years old). I guarantee you Taric will still get played, he’ll still have a great space in the lore of the game, and you will be trading in a very adolescent-seeming joke for a mature inclusion of a queer character in your game.

Considering I heard you say at GDC this year that you want to be “the most player-focused company in the world” and are constantly concerned with the toxicity of your playerbase — which includes deeply homophobic sentiment in many an occasion — I think this would be a great step forward.

15 thoughts on “An Open Letter to Riot Games

  1. Yes, I agree. Let’s add sexual orientation to all the League of Legends characters. While we are at it, let’s make sexual orientation a game mechanic and add items to influences said mechanic.

  2. Jason, that’s an interesting idea. Games are better when the characters are more complex. Sexual orientation is a complex part of people’s identities that affect almost every aspect of their lives and acknowledging and integrating the full spectrum of sexualities could add a deeper level to games.

    This is a great post. Thanks for articulating why it’s so harmful to have a character be ‘gay’ through the wink-and-nudge, rather than being openly identified.

  3. Why are you assuming that all of these stereotypically homosexual features/traits/appearances are 100% indicative of homosexuality in this character? Do you understand that to do so is to perpetuate these same stereotypes, thus adding to the problem? Why do you insist on sticking a label on things and categorizing people and characters into neat little boxes, instead of just taking things the way they are, at face value?

    You try to show how accepting you would be of a completely out gay character, and in doing so, you have revealed how narrow-minded you really are. Video game characters, especially in LoL, do not need to have their sexual orientations advertised. Why anyone even stops to consider it for longer than a passing thought boggles my mind…. Clearly it upsets you to think that a straight man might like shiny purple armour, or be confident enough to use attacks like Dazzle.

  4. This is the greater problem with fighting for gay equality and rights– Where and when do we draw the line between what need and needn’t be said? So Taric is gay, why not? Where exactly do they say he’s not? Where exactly do they say he’s keeping it a secret? Do they describe sexual relationships/orientations of any of the other League characters? It’s his personality, it’s his orientation, but that’s not who he is. Why does he need the label, isn’t the even more of a slap to the face? He is Taric and his back-story appropriately defines him for who he is, someone more than just his sexual orientation.

  5. Wait, so your argument is that a character who embodies certain homosexual stereotypes and is damn good at his job, in a game that has nothing to do with sexuality, is offensive for not being gay enough? People should have their focus taken off his abilities as a tank/support, in favor of whether or not he sucked a dick before going onto the field?

    It’s not like Riot’s trying to hide his orientation, they just don’t think it should be used to define him, and I have to agree. I mean, it’s not like you’d want your friends to introduce you to people with “Oh hey, this is my friend Marc. He’s an amazing chef, a first chair violinist, and he takes it up the butt.”

  6. I was going to bitch and complain about the absurd of this post and how much of a cry baby you are until I read the boyfriend champ thing.

    I loved that. With passion.

    It should be a fucking AD carry, too, as to fit in the current lanes metagame. And have custom jokes / taunts / whatevers whenever in the same team or opposite and close by. Also, the Pink skin should be the only one, because seriously … every other taric skin is like “I’m playing with a gay champ, but I’m too uncomfortable with my sexuality to go ballsdeep gay and go furry pink, so I end up with the even gayer version that’s black and red or the green one”

    I’m a straight white middle class male who downright loves Taric. That fabulous asshole is the sole reason my sorry ass elo is where it is. Because he fabulously carries it back up when me trying to ADC or APC destroys my elo.

    Man, I love Taric so much. Every champion should strive to be that fabulous.
    Also this blog is now diamonds.

  7. Disregard my previous comment. It’s obvious I stopped reading as soon as I fell in love with the idea of a “Taric Partner” and started daydreaming about that much badassery.

  8. Flamboyant does NOT equal gay. I don’t know why this is so hard for some to wrap their head around. Whatever the intentions the author had of this, I can’t help but feel they are very misguided and frankly offensive. What if Taric is straight? Why does he or anyone HAVE to be gay based off YOUR criteria and assumptions?

    I’m gay. I also love playing Taric. I play the character because he’s awesome. His fabulous armor and quotes are what makes him a cool designed character to me, and I’d like his character every bit as much if he was straight. His design in no way offends me or any of the gay people I play LoL with.

    Is that a valid argument? No, but I hate when mine or any sexuality is used for someone’s agenda or for the basis of ‘journalism’ on a slow day.

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  • The way your home is constructed can affect the size (capacity) of your air conditioning and heating system. For example, insulation can play a role. R-values tell you the insulation’s resistance to heat flow; the higher the R-value, the more resistant. Insulation with higher R-values can help decrease the system size you’ll need for your home. Lower R-values may mean that the capacity of your system has to be increased in order to keep your home comfortable. Homes with well-insulated windows, doors, walls, roofs, attics, floors, basements, and crawl spaces, along with sealed exterior cracks and seams, typically require less air conditioning and heating capacity than homes that are not as well insulated.

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  • The region where you live will also affect the size of your heating and air conditioning system. For example, the same size home located in the southern half of the United States will require a larger capacity air conditioning system than a similar home in the northern half of the United States. Of course, a home located in the northern half of the United States will need a larger heating capacity requirement than a home in the south.

  • The direction your home faces is another consideration in determining system size. For example, a home with more exterior wall areas that face south and west will need greater air conditioning capacity than one with more exterior wall area facing north and east. If your home has a large window area that faces south or west, you will need greater air conditioning capacity, as well.

Cost Factor: Ductwork

  • Ductwork is the air distribution system in your home that directs and delivers heated or cooled air. The duct system has a significant impact on system performance and plays an integral role in determining how comfortable your home is from room to room. When properly designed and installed, a duct system can maximize comfort and minimize energy use. If it is time to replace your aging system and you have hot or cold rooms in your house, you may want to consider making duct system improvements at the same time your dealer installs the new system. Install a properly sized duct system with registers and grilles that deliver air quietly and evenly.

Q. Where can I find my warranty information?

A. Registered Limited
  • Warranty Protection Registered Limited Warranty terms are available if the product is registered within 60 days of installation. Registration can be completed online or by phone. If the product is not registered within 60 days of installation, Trane’s Base Limited Warranty terms will apply. For complete, detailed information on your specific product’s warranty coverage, visit the product page, or contact your independent Trane dealer.
  • Discuss with your dealer what the Manufacturer's Limited Warranty covers for the model(s) you've selected and if upgrading it with an Optional Extended Warranty is right for you. Ask your dealer for full warranty information at time of purchase. Product registration is for residential applications.
  • Some exclusions may apply. Give Your Warranty added life for owners looking for a little extra security, Trane offers Optional Extended Warranties to give you years of protection long after your system has been installed. If you didn’t purchase an optional extended warranty when you bought your system, it’s not too late. Extended warranties can still be purchased for units or systems less than 7 years old.*

Extended Warranty Coverage includes: 1,2,3,5 or 10 year options on parts only,labor only or parts and labor. *Full transferability if property is sold.*

  • REMEMBER: Routine maintenance is required as recommended in the owner's guide to ensure proper performance of the equipment. Repairs that are required due to lack of routine maintenance are not covered by the Trane Extended Warranty Agreement. If you currently have an optional extended warranty and require service, call the dealer listed on your agreement and he’ll take care of you.

Call 1-800-554-6413 to purchase.

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  • Your reliable Trane system may help you sell your home, with the purchase of a Registered Limited Warranty Transfer Option**. During the Registered Limited Warranty period you have the opportunity to purchase this transferability option, which allows your Registered Limited Warranty to be transferred to a subsequent homeowner. Purchase either during the 60-day Product Registration Period or within the Registered Limited Warranty period, up to ninety (90) days following the sale.

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  • Providing students with a high quality rigorous curriculum that challenges their individual abilities.
  • Fostering a school community that assists in the development of socially and emotionally aware students
  • Engaging stakeholders to be active in the educational experience of every Charles Hart Middle School student.

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Friday, 29 June 2012

WIN: A La Roche Posay Hamper worth €150!!

Eeep, I'm actually hugely jealous of the eventual winner of this prize, La Roche Posay is one of my favourite brands and I've just confirmed the details with the brand to bring you the chance to win a stunning €150 hamper full of their astounding products.

'How?' You say?

You may or may not have seen this already but I'm THRILLED to announce that my blog post, amongst other hugely talented ladies, has been used by La Roche-Posay for their promotional material for Cicaplast Baume B5 in pharmacies and large stores nationwide.

To celebrate this and of course to coincide with my BDay week I have a fun little challenge for you. We're going to play a little game of I Spy...

In order to win the luscious hamper you just need to either twitpic or Facebook an image of the Cicaplast stand from your local chemist or shop. Simples!

Be sure to tag me on Facebook or @ me on Twitter @ItsCherrySue so I can count your entry.  This is open to ROI only as, let's face it, ye've an unfair advantage, this will run until Saturday the 8th of July. If you're under 18 do please get permission to take part and Good Luck!

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Finalists Named in Drive Safe Chicago PSA Contest; Public Invited to Vote for Winner

Online voting opens today for $2,000 prize from The National Road Safety Foundation and debut showing at Chicago Auto Show.

Entries from three Chicagoland teens in the second annual Drive Safe Chicago PSA Contest have been selected as finalists, and the public now has the chance to vote online to select the winner.  The biggest vote-getter will receive a $2,000 prize from The National Road Safety Foundation, a non-profit group that promotes safe driving.  The contest, held in conjunction with the Chicago Auto Show, invites teens to spread the word about the dangers of distracted driving with a public service message.

The finalists, Dustin Payne, Paige Ruesch and Abigail Evans, are seniors at Washington Township High School in Indiana's Washington Township.  They had their scripts made into finished TV spots by the Emmy Award-winning producer of the nationally syndicated TV show Teen Kids News, who spent two days at the school working with the teens to shoot the public service messages.

"All our finalists have done a great job communicating the risks of distracted driving," said Michelle Anderson, Director of Operations at The National Road Safety Foundation. "Now we invite the public to help select the winner."

After viewing the finalists' spots on the Chicago Auto Show's Facebook page, people can cast a vote for their favorite public service announcement.  The winner will be announced Friday, Feb. 12 at the Chicago Auto Show and it will be shown on the show's social media video wall throughout the show, which is open to the public from Feb. 13-21.  It also will be broadcast later this year on more than 220 TV stations nationwide.

"Distracted driving is a serious risk that needs to be addressed at all levels," said Colin Wickstrom, 2016 Chicago Auto Show chairman.  "Today's cars are safer than ever, with many innovations that help avoid crashes and protect occupants in the event of one.  But driver inattention - distraction - continues to be a major factor in crashes.  We hope the Drive Safe Chicago campaign engages teens to be messengers both to their peers and to all drivers that distracted driving is dangerous driving."

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates more than 3,300 people are killed every year due to distracted driving, and tens of thousands more are injured.  The most talked-about causes of distraction are texting and cell phone use, but drivers also can be distracted by use of other mobile devices like GPS, as well as adjusting sound system controls, talking with passengers or even eating.

Last year's winner was Rachel Diaz, a junior at Porter County Career Center in Valparaiso, Ind.

People can cast their vote for their favorite commercial on the Chicago Auto Show's Facebook page via this link: Information about distracted driving and the Drive Safe Chicago Contest can be seen at

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Condos for Chinese exchange students (three charts)

Chinese families are beginning to buy condos in Chicago as residences for their children who are in college here. And others are buying homes in the suburbs where moms will live with their middle-school and high-school kids so they can attend top-rated schools and be better prepared for top U.S.

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Each player lists 8 facts/habits about themselves. The rules of the game are posted at the beginning before those facts/habits are listed. At the end of the post, the player then tags 8 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know that they have been tagged and asking them to read your blog.

8 Things about me:

1. My favorite cocktail is a Tom Collins. I was also told by a bartender once that it was "an old lady drink."

2. I'm in love with a mathematician.

3. I thought snow came down as mini snowballs, just like in the cartoons. I was surprised to see it not to be so.

4. I've been in the same elevator with Dean Cain.

5. I shook hands with Method Man.

6. I like chickens, but I am not a vegetarian. (Shhh...don't tell the chickens!)

7. I listen to Japanese pop music and I don't understand a word of it.

8. I was bribed with art classes by my mother so I would practice the piano, which I was forced to do. *Side note: I am now an illustrator and I haven't touched the piano since :-)

I tag Kritty, Patrick, Laura, Eren and Maggie. And anyone else who would like to play. I 'd love to get to know more about you.


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Welcome to our library. There are more than 20,000 stories in our books and you've come to the right place to read them! Don't know where to begin? We’ve created some fun packages for you — some sample topics to get you started. We're glad you're here and we look forward to sharing happiness, inspiration and wellness with you through the pages of our books.
Marriage is hard... sometimes! Other times, it's wonderful to be with the person who knows you best and helps make every day brighter!

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An imaginary ailment is worse than a disease.

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It was nearly 6:00 A.M. when I awoke surprised to find the pillow beside me unoccupied. Since retirement, my husband John lived on California time and had at least two more hours before reveille. I decided I’d better investigate his... (more)

It’s the Thought that Counts

A person without a sense of humor is like a wagon without springs—jolted by every pebble in the road.

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Our Honeymoon Flight

Charming people live up to the very edge of their charm,
and behave as outrageously as the world lets them.

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Dennis and I almost missed our honeymoon flight and were unable to get seats together. When we were airborne, I wrote my new spouse a flirtatious note: “To... (more)

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My husband, Frank, loves cars. It is just that simple… and that difficult. He talks about cars, he reads car magazines, he belongs to car clubs and he tenderly washes and waxes his cars… by hand using only special soaps and cloths. And he has rules... (more)

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When love is not madness, it is not love.

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For a teacher, summer vacation is a welcome reward for the many hours devoted to the needs of children. The last day is bittersweet indeed — with joy and anticipation of time off mixed with the sadness of saying goodbye to... (more)

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Why does a woman work ten years to change a man’s habits and then
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Congratulations on the acquisition of your brand new 2010 husband. You have chosen the best that modern biology has to offer in the way of life partners.... (more)


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Reservations are due Feb. 24 for the 2011 Citizen of the Year Award banquet being held on March 6 at Tommy Usher Community Center  by the Greater Chiefland Area Chamber of Commerce.
The event begins with a social at 6:30 p.m. and the announcement of this year's winner of the prestigious award at 7 followed by dinner.  Take part in any of the simultaneous silent auctions, to fund our annual scholarship for a Chiefland High Senior.
Tickets are $25 per person and pre-paid reservations are required as seating is limited.  For reservations or more information call the Chamber office at 352-493-1849, Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
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Texas Children in Nature Aims to End Nature Deficit Disorder

Texas Children in Nature Aims to End Nature Deficit Disorder
Today, children spend between seven and eleven hours a day indoors sedentary with media and only minutes a day playing outdoors.

Hundreds of Texas Children in Nature (TCiN) partner organizations across the state are dedicated to changing this trend by saving children from “nature deficit disorder” through providing opportunities for outdoor exploration and play.

Nature Rocks Texas, a website created by TCiN, lists nature centers, parks, green spaces and nature-based activities for children and adults. The site is curated to be a one-stop guide for families to find things to do together in the outdoors.

“We wanted to create a resource for families where they could connect with nature in their community,” said Jennifer Bristol, coordinator for Texas Children in Nature. “The website is built with today’s busy families in mind so they can easily find the nature-centers, parks and outdoor learning opportunities in their neighborhoods or nearby.”

As Texas continues to grow, access to nature for families in urban and suburban areas becomes increasingly important. This shift to a sedentary life, disconnected from nature, leads to a rise in childhood obesity, depression, near-sightedness and other mental and physical issues. Research shows when children spend time playing and exploring outside, they are healthier, happier and smarter. Texas is home to six of the most populated cities in the country but only boasts four percent public lands where families can find healthy outdoor opportunities.

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Vitamin B9 pure powder

Vitamin B9 pure powder

Folic acid powder (also known as vitamin B9, folate or pteroyl-L-glutamate) is part of the B vitamin complex and is an important water-soluble vitamin. The human body needs folate to synthesize and maintain DNA, as well as to act as a cofactor in certain biological reactions.

Specification Of Vitamin B9 pure Powder

Appearance Yellow or orange crystalline powder A yellow crystalline powder
Identification Ration：A256/A365：2.80~3.00 2.86
Particle size minimum 95% passes through 325 mesh (< 45 micron conform
Water Not more than 8.5% 7.8%
Residue on ignition Not more than 0.3% 0.14%
Organic volatile impurities In the last steps of the synthesis water is used as solvent ，so we could not detected organic solvent residue in our products.
Assay（anhydrous basis） 95.0%~102.0% 97.6%
Conclusion The results conforms with USP36 standards

Uses Of Vitamin B9 pure powder

Vitamin B9 pure powder Feed Grade:

1.Folic acid is one of the complex of vatamin B, it is very good to prompt the maturation of immature cell from bone marrow
2.It has substance of growth promotion and promotion of hematopoietic factor, including polyglutamate, carboxamido derivatives, tetrahydrofolic acid.
3.Increase the number of children born alive and milk yield, chicken feed to add folic acid role is to promote weight gain and feed intake

Vitamin B9 pure powder Food Grade:
Nutritional supplements, food additives for special mother to child food, modified milk powder, health products
Nutritional supplements of folic acid is a coenzyme required for the synthesis of nucleic acids, folic acid deficiency, affecting nucleic acid synthesis, affecting normal cell division and replication
Protect the mucosa; mucosa is very active site for cell division, decline, regeneration

Vitamin B9 pure powder Pharmaceutical Grade:
For biochemical research, in clinical drug is the vitamin B family, for the treatment of infantile cytomegalovirus anemia during pregnancy and so on.use-of-folic-acid-pharmaceutical-grade

Package And Transportation Of Vitamin B9 pure powder

For package: 25kg per fiber drum. 18drums with one pallet.

For shipping: shipment by courier, by air, by sea and by train.
By courier: we can ship folic acid to you by courier like TNT,DHL ,EMS and FedEx door to door.
By air: we can ship folic acid to you by air to your country’s any airport.
By sea: we can ship folic acid by sea to your country’s any seaport.
By train: we also can ship folic acid by train to your country’s railway station too.

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Refusing a Breathalyzer Test

In Minnesota, there is an "implied consent" law, which means that any person who drives a motor vehicle consents to a breath, blood or urine test to determine if he or she is under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The test is given at the time you are pulled over and is called a "preliminary breath test" (PBT).

However, an additional test is also administered once you are taken into custody, called an "evidentiary test." Although failure to test is considered a crime, you do have the right to contact a lawyer before you submit to the test.

Before submitting to an evidentiary test, seek out the advice of experienced DUI defense attorney Christa Groshek. For a free, confidential consultation, call Groshek Law today at 612-424-5829 or toll free at 888-721-1056.

DUI Test Refusal

As a result of implied consent laws, there are penalties for refusing a test, which can include a gross misdemeanor punishable by a year long revocation of your driver's license with ignition interlock. A plea agreement may be reached which can result in less punishment. Also, there are a number of defenses that can be made against the charges, based on your right to counsel being violated, your test refusal being reasonable, or the officer coercing you into testing.

On the Cutting Edge of Breathalyzer and Drunk Driving Defense

Christa Groshek strives to be on the cutting edge of technology and its effects on defense for her clients. For many years, criminal defense attorneys suspected that the Intoxilyzer 5000, the machine used to analyze blood alcohol content, does not produce accurate results. In particular, defense attorneys believed that problems exist in the programming of the machine which causes it to produce inaccurate results.

Defense attorneys sought access to the main programming of the machine called the Source Code. After a battle in federal court, CMI (manufacturer of the Intoxilyzer 5000), was ordered to produce this information to defense attorney experts for examination. Attorneys across Minnesota banded together to fund these experts. They formed the Source Code Coalition. Ms. Groshek was a member of that coalition. Ultimately after an appeal to the Minnesota Supreme Court, only "deficient sample" DUIs were deemed to be unreliable results and thus later dismissed by the state. The other cases were remanded to District Court and were aggressively defended.

Contact Groshek Law in Minneapolis for Experienced DUI and DWI Defense

If you or a loved one has been arrested for DUI and charged with refusing a Breathalyzer test, contact experienced DWI defense attorney Christa Groshek to make sure your rights are vindicated.


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Lagoa, Algarve, 8400-404 Portugal

850.000 €EUR

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Wonderful traditional portuguese villa secluded amidst nature close to the picturesque algarvian coastline and views of the Monchique mountains. This villa has been totally refurbished but has kept the traditional design. In between the resort town of Carvoeiro known for the most stunning beaches, and Porches well known for its handmade pottery. This unique villa has large bedrooms, highlighting the master bedroom en suite with French windows, private balcony, with wonderful views to the countryside. The walk in dressing room feature and built in wardrobe is what makes this master bedroom so special. Along with beautiful gardens, a pirate boat where the kids can play on, large private swimming pool and tennis court, there is a very unique feature, namely the African jacuzzi house. Consisting of a hot tub jacuzzi and surrounded by a lounge area is perfect for the ultimate relaxation. Fully equipped security system with cctv, this villa is situated 2km from the marvelous beach of Benagil, close to golf courses and local amenities, and only an approximate 1 hour drive from Faro International Airport with quick access to the highway. A perfect location for those lusting for a villa by the sea surrounded by nature.

Area: 290.00 (m²)

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Spell Checkers for Facebook Chat, Posts and eMail (with pictures)

Summary: Here are two Facebook spell check solutions.  One lets you use your Foxpro Spell check in Facebook, the other is a program that works in any program and on any Internet web site.

AsUType adds a spell checker to any Windows program and is similar to the predictive spell checker on your iPhone or iPad.

AsUType allows you to choose an automatic correction mode which automatically fixes misspellings as you type, or an interactive correction mode that underlines misspelled words and beeps, prompting you to select a corrected spelling from a drop down list that appears near the misspelled word.  The interactive correction mode is much like the predictive text spell checking that's available on the iPhone and iPad.

If you're a prolific writer, or a touch-typist, predictive word drop-down lists can slow you down.  If you're a prolific writer, pausing to interact with a drop-down list of words will certainly slow your creative flow and productivity. If you're a touch typist, taking your hands off the keyboard to select a word from a list will decrease your typing speed.   To avoid the disadvantages of word correction drop-down lists, it's simpler and better to use a program such as “AsUType,” which works with any Windows application to transparently and automatically correct your spelling as you type.

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How to enable firefox to spell check on facebook posts, and other online forms like blogs and etc.

Step 1) Open the Firefox browser. Type about:config in the location bar and press Enter to display the list of user preferences. In the filter box type spellcheck  (now to go step 2 below)

Step 2) double click the entry called layout.spellcheckdefault as shown above, and change the value from 1 to 2, restart your browser and you should be able to use the built in Firefox spellchecker for posting in forms, boxes and of course facebook

  • AsUType software:  http://www.AsUType.com

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Raymond F. Culpepper
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Alabama: 2012 - 2016
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Butler University, Sociology
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Recipient of the highest award offered Church of God State YCE Leaders
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"Understanding The Holy Spirit"
"The Leading Man", PowerLiving Ministries
"Power Living", Pathway Press
"The Great Commission: The Solution"
Eldership Ministry Resource Manual
L.E.A.P. - Leadership Enrichment for Active People (three volumes)
"Lifestyle to His Glory", Pathway Press
Search 66 - "A Journey Throughout the Bible"
"Life Builders", Pathway Press
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There was a time when there was no 3D printers and origami was the key to creating lifelike forms out of a flat surface. The art of origami- folding, collapsing, flexing and unfurling structures at will- lies at the heart