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Aa Dinagalu (2007)
Chethan Kumar; Archana; Sharath Lohitashwa; Ashish Vidhyarthi; Atul Kulkarni
Drama, Crime, Romance
Aa Dinagalu is a story about the underworld which was supposed to have existed in the city of Bengaluru in 1986. In the film Agni Shridhar narrates the preview as story of Kotwal Ramachandra era (1975) coincidentally with declaration of emergency by Indira Gandhi, which led to grooming of M.P.Jayaraj as the uncrowned don of Bengaluru mostly working with Knives, Sickles, Longs for terrorising people. Eventually he seems to have got jailed for contempt of court for 10 years. When he returns in 1985, after the death of Indira Gandhi he finds Kotwal Ramachandra to have taken his spot. In this backdrop how a love story ( for which Bengaluru was famous once- having a lot of suicide spots even now) finds its place has been screened.
Damnation (1988)
Karrer plods his way through life in quiet desperation. His environment is drab and rainy and muddy. Eaten up with solitude, his hopelessness would be incurable but for the existence of the Titanik Bar and its beautiful, haunting singer. But the lady is married and Karrer is determined to keep her husband away...
Atlantic City (1980)
Lou (Burt Lancaster), a small time gangster who thinks he used to be something big, meets and falls for a sexy casino employee named Sally (Susan Sarandon). She needs his help realizing her dream of going to Monte Carlo, a symbol of the glamorous life that she has been looking for so desperately.
Brazilian Western (2013)
An adaptation of the eponymous song by Renato Russo, a famous Brazilian singer and composer who in the style of Bob Dylan knew how to delight crowds by telling stories and singing with his lyrics. Focusing on the love story of outlaw João do Santo Cristo with Architecture major student Maria Lúcia, the movie takes place in Brasilia in the early 80s. In a clash of interest, drug dealers and the police conflict with one another,while the end of the military dictatorship in the Capital of Brazil, Brasilia takes place. The wanderings and tedium of a young rocker, who lived in a city still being built, are the backdrop for this story.
Sunset Boulevard (1950)
A hack screenwriter writes a screenplay for a former silent-film star who has faded into Hollywood obscurity.
Sleepless in Seattle (1993)
A young boy who tries to set his dad up on a date after the death of his mother. He calls into a radio station to talk about his dad's loneliness which soon leads the dad into meeting a Journalist Annie who flies to Seattle to write a story about the boy and his dad. Yet Annie ends up with more than just a story in this popular romantic comedy.
Ben Sanderson, an alcoholic Hollywood screenwriter who lost everything because of his drinking, arrives in Las Vegas to drink himself to death. There, he meets and forms an uneasy friendship and non-interference pact with prostitute Sera.
84 years later, a 101-year-old woman named Rose DeWitt Bukater tells the story to her granddaughter Lizzy Calvert, Brock Lovett, Lewis Bodine, Bobby Buell and Anatoly Mikailavich on the Keldysh about her life set in April 10th 1912, on a ship called Titanic when young Rose boards the departing ship with the upper-class passengers and her mother, Ruth DeWitt Bukater, and her fiancé, Caledon Hockley. Meanwhile, a drifter and artist named Jack Dawson and his best friend Fabrizio De Rossi win third-class tickets to the ship in a game. And she explains the whole story from departure until the death of Titanic on its first and last voyage April 15th, 1912 at 2:20 in the morning.
New York Stories (1989)
Three stories happening in New York. The first, by Scorsese, is about a painter who creates his works helped by high volume music and an attractive assistant; second, by Coppola, is about a rich and bold 12 years old who helps her separated parents to reconciliate; third, by Allen, is a witty piece of comedy about the impossibility of getting rid of the son's role.
Hellcats (2008)
A screenwriter dreams of success and has a boyfriend who is a member of an unsuccessful rock band. Her sister, an interior designer, meets an actor she falls for. Her niece is trying to figure out how to get her first kiss from her boyfriend. Three stories about life and dating.
Numb (2007)
Hudson Milbank is a successful Hollywood screenwriter who suddenly and strangely finds himself without any emotional feelings. He tries doctor after doctor and shrink after shrink, but nothing works. The Golf Channel, lesbian exercise classes and a dizzying variety of pills get him through the day, but don't quite solve his problem. His writing partner tries everything to get him back to normal, but it's not until Hudson meets Sara that he finds a real motivation to get better and to actually start feeling again. From the writer of Deuce Bigalow, comes NUMB, a romantic comedy following an unusual man looking for strange love.
Tale of torrid and forbidden love between Christie and Bates in the English countryside. Based on L.P. Hartley's novel by the same name, with screenplay by Harold Pinter. Won the Palme d'Or in Cannes and four BAFTA awards. Was nominated for eight more BAFTAs as well as two Oscars.
Rio 2096: A Story of Love and Fury (2013)
The film narrates the love between Janaina and a native warrior who, when dying, takes the form of a bird. For six centuries, the story of the couple survives through four stages in the history of Brazil: 1500, when the country was discovered by the Portuguese explorers, 1800, in events during slavery; 1970, during the high point of the military dictatorship, and 2096, when there will be a war over water.
Land and Freedom (1995)
The movie narrates the story of David Carr, an unemployed worker and member of the Communist Party of Great Britain. In 1936 he decides to fight for the Republican side in the Spanish Civil War, an anti-fascist coalition of liberals, communists and anarchists. Similar to George Orwell's experiences documented in Homage to Catalonia, he joins the POUM worker militia and witnesses first hand the betrayal of the Spanish revolution by the Stalinists, loyal only to the dictat of Moscow.
The Seventh Horse of the Sun (1993)
A man shares some lazy memories about his friend, Manek Mulla, who had a knack for telling stories. On this particular afternoon, Manek narrates a 'unique' love affair with the help of different stories, various characters' point of views and the social relevance of these stories. As these stories proceed, reality mixes with fiction.
Washington Square (1997)
Set in 1870's New York, a spinster heiress is courted by a much younger, penniless man, much to the chagrin of her over-protective father, and must decide whether to spend the rest of her life alone, or marry a man who is interested in her only because of her inheritence.
Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981)
The movie is about the love between a Tamil man, Vasu (Kamal Haasan), and a North Indian woman, Sapna (Rati Agnihotri), who are neighbours in Goa. They come from totally different backgrounds and can hardly speak the other's language. Their parents despise each other and they have regular skirmishes. When Vasu and Sapna admit their love, there is chaos in their homes, and their parents reject the idea.
Moliere (2007)
Molière, a down-and-out actor-cum-playwright up to his ears in debt. When the wealthy Jourdain offers to cover that debt (so that Molière's theatrical talents might help Jourdain win the heart of a certain widowed marquise), hilarity ensues.
Total Eclipse (1995)
Young, wild poet Arthur Rimbaud and his mentor Paul Verlaine engage in a fierce, forbidden romance while feeling the effects of a hellish artistic lifestyle.
Spoiled, strong-willed New Orleans belle Julie Marsden (Bette Davis) is engaged to banker Preston 'Pres' Dillard (Henry Fonda). In retaliation for Pres refusing to drop his work and accompany her while she shops for a dress, she orders a brazen red one for the most important ball of the year, one where white dresses for unmarried women are expected. All of Julie's friends are shocked, but no one can convince her to give up her whim.At the Olympus ball, every woman on the floor is dressed in white. Pres and Julie's entrance is met with shock and disdain by all present. She finally realizes the magnitude of her social blunder and begs Pres to take her away, but by this time, he is implacable. He forces her to dance with him. All the other dancers leave the floor, finally leaving them alone. When the orchestra stops playing at the instruction of one of the ball's sponsors, Pres orders the conductor to continue. Pres and Julie finish the dance alone, with the assemblage looking on.
Deewane Huye Paagal (2005)
This is the story of Karan and Tanya. Karan is in love with Tanya but is too shy to tell her. One day Tanya witnesses the murder of a scientist by his evil twin brother, the underworld don Mehboob, and needs to flee the country. When Karan's friend coaxes him to track Tanya after she migrates to Dubai, he enlists the aid of a deceptive investigator, Rocky to track her down. Rocky ends up falling in love with her at first sight and tries to stop Karan from wooing her. Meanwhile, Tanya's physically disabled friend, Sanju also has a soft spot for her and tries thwarting Rocky's attempts at getting close to Tanya. The plot thickens when Don Mehboob and his gang track Tanya down in Dubai.
Ullasa Paravaigal (1980)
Ullasa Paravaigal is a Tamil language film starring Kamal Haasan in the lead role of the protagonist. Ravi is in denial about his mental health as a result of the death of his girlfriend. His father and friend Raju played by Suruli_Rajan hatch a plan to take him overseas to get him treatment for his illness. He meets his childhood friend Nirmala Rati Agnihotri. With the help of Nirmala and Raju, Ravi gets better.
Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006)
A hilarious underworld gangster known as Munna Bhai falls comically in love with a radio host by the name of Jahnvi, who runs an elders' home, which is taken over by an unscrupulous builder, who gets the residents kicked out ironically with the help of Munna's sidekick, Circuit, while Munna is busy romancing Jahnvi elsewhere.
Mr. Nobody (2009)
Nemo Nobody leads an ordinary existence with his wife and 3 children; one day, he wakes up as a mortal centenarian in the year 2092.
Baadshah (2013)
Rama Rao (Jr. NTR) is the son of Ranjan (Mukesh Rishi) who works as an assistant to Mafia Don Saadu Bhai (Kelly Dorji) is an IPS Aspirant. However, he is rejected from police work due to his fathers connections to the criminal underworld. Meanwhile his brother Siddu (Siddarth Narayan) gets killed in a bomb blast planned by Saadu Bhai. Rama Rao seeking revenge, reunites with his father and becomes Baadshah on the advice of a police officer (Sayaji Shinde). He decides to save India and also completes Operation Baadshah. So he approaches Janaki and falls in love with her. He enters as Ramji a Wedding planner in Janaki's house. He cleverly fools Padmanabha Simha (Brahmanandam) with "Dream Machine" concept and uses him to collect information about Saadu Bhai. Meanwhile Saadu kidnaps police officer (Sayaji Shinde) and threatens to kill him, Baadshah comes to the location Kills Aadi, Saadu Bhai and Crazy Robert and marries Janaki.
The Order (2003)
For centuries, a secret Order of priests has existed within the Church. A renegade priest, Father Alex Bernier, is sent to Rome to investigate the mysterious death of one of the Order's most revered members. Following a series of strangely similar killings, Bernier launches an investigation that forces him to confront unimaginable evil.
Afsana Pyar Ka (1991)
Animosity has existed between the families of Raj and Nikita's respective fathers. But their children have grown up without any knowledge of this animosity. They meet in college, and after a few misunderstandings both fall in love with each other. They plan to marry, and accordingly inform their respective families of their plans. Both the families view this alliance with anger, and refuse to bless the young couple. Raj and Nikita have one choice - marry the person their respective families' have selected for them - or elope.
A New York writer on sex and love is finally getting married to her Mr. Big. But her three best girlfriends must console her after one of them inadvertently leads Mr. Big to jilt her.
Loser (2000)
On a university scholarship, a good natured student from the midwest gets a crash course in city life while dealing with three evil roommates. He befriends a virtually homeless college student whom he falls for, but she's dating a nasty professor.
Crazy Heart (2009)
When reporter Jean Craddock interviews Bad Blake -- an alcoholic, seen-better-days country music legend -- they connect, and the hard-living crooner sees a possible saving grace in a life with Jean and her young son. But can he leave behind an existence playing in the shadow of Tommy, the upstart kid he once mentored?
The Big Gay Musical (2009)
Paul and Eddie have just begun previews for the new Off-Broadway musical "Adam and Steve Just the Way God Made 'Em." Their lives strangely mirror the characters they are playing. Paul is looking for the perfect man and Eddie is dealing with how his sexuality and faith can mix
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013)
In New York City, Clary Fray, a seemingly ordinary teenager, learns that she is descended from a line of Shadowhunters — half-angel warriors who protect humanity from evil forces. After her mother disappears, Clary joins forces with a group of Shadowhunters and enters Downworld, an alternate realm filled with demons, vampires, and a host of other creatures. Clary and her companions must find and protect an ancient cup that holds the key to her mother's future.
New York, I Love You (2008)
Ten vignettes in New York City: a pickpocket meets his match; a young Hasidic woman, on the eve of her marriage, reveals herself to an Indian businessman; a writer tries a pick-up line; an artist seeks a model; a composer needs to read; two women connect; a man takes a child to Central Park; lovers meet; a couple takes a walk on their anniversary; a kid goes to the prom with a girl in a wheelchair; a retired singer contemplates suicide. There are eight million stories in the naked city: these have been ten of them.
W.E. (2011)
In 1998, an auction of the estate of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor causes great excitement. For one woman, Wally Winthrop, it has much more meaning. Wally becomes obsessed by their historic love story. As she learns more about the sacrifices involved, Wally gains her own courage to find happiness.
Purple Violets (2007)
Patti Petalson is a promising writer, but her marriage and conventional job keep her from her dream. She longs to return to her writing, especially after running into her first love Brian Callahan, a successful crime novelist. Kate is Patti's best friend since college; she's a tough-talking schoolteacher who plays therapist to all Patti's problems, while she's got a few of her own.
Keep the Lights On (2012)
An emotionally and sexually charged journey through the love, addiction, and friendship of two men. Documentary filmmaker Erik and closeted lawyer Paul meet through a casual encounter, but they find a deeper connection and become a couple. Individually and together, they are risk takers—compulsive, and fueled by drugs and sex. In an almost decade-long relationship defined by highs, lows, and dysfunctional patterns, Erik struggles to negotiate his own boundaries and dignity and to be true to himself.
Nine (2009)
Arrogant, self-centered movie director Guido Contini finds himself struggling to find meaning, purpose, and a script for his latest film endeavor. With only a week left before shooting begins, he desperately searches for answers and inspiration from his wife, his mistress, his muse, and his mother.
Finding Mr. Destiny (2010)
A woman named Seo Ji-Woo (Im Soo-Jung) traveled to India and met her first true love Kim Jong-Ok. Since that time Ji-Woo can't forget her first love. She then turns the company "첫사랑 찾기 주식회사" - which means literally "Finding Your First True Love Company" to help track down Kim Jong-Ok. Han Gi-Joon (Gong Yoo) started "Finding Your First True Love Company" and he takes on Seo Ji-Woo is the company's first client. The pair travel all over Korea to find Seo Ji-Woo's first love and & in the process Han Gi-Joon falls in love with his first client ...
Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000)
Two young women with differing views on love find themselves with three suitors. Sowmya (Tabu) attracts the attention of aspiring film director Manohar (Ajith), while wounded Captain Bala (Mammootty) falls for her younger, hopelessly romantic sister, Meenu (Aishwarya Rai) but hesitates because he is much older than she. Meanwhile, Meenu meets and falls for a businessman with a passion for poetry, Srikanth (Abbas). Manohar goes to Madras to make a film and prove himself worthy of Sowmya, and Srikanth's business collapses, and he also departs to find someone who will lend him the money to pay off his investors.
Partition (2007)
Determined to leave the ravages of war behind, 38 year old Gian Singh resigns from the British Indian Army to a quiet life. His world is soon thrown in turmoil, when he suddenly finds himself responsible for the life of a 17 year old girl, traumatized by the events that separated her from her family.
Cinema Paradiso (1988)
A filmmaker recalls his childhood, when he fell in love with the movies at his village's theater and formed a deep friendship with the theater's projectionist.
Antwone Fisher (2002)
A sailor prone to violent outbursts is sent to a naval psychiatrist for help. Refusing at first to open up, the young man eventually breaks down and reveals a horrific childhood. Through the guidance of his doctor, he confronts his painful past and begins a quest to find the family he never knew.
Carnival (1946)
Story of a ballet dancer of the Edwardian era. From the novel by Compton Mackenzie.
Peyton Place (1957)
Grace Metalious' once-notorious bestseller Peyton Place is given a lavish -- and necessarily toned-down -- film treatment in this deluxe 20th Century-Fox production. Set during WWII, the film concentrates on several denizens of the outwardly respectable New England community of Peyton Place. Top-billed Lana Turner plays shopkeeper Constance McKenzie, who tries to make up for a past indiscretion -- which resulted in her illegitimate daughter Allison (Diane Varsi) -- by adopting a chaste, prudish attitude towards all things sexual. In spite of herself, Constance can't help but be attracted to handsome new teacher Michael Rossi (Lee Philips). Meanwhile, the restless Allison, who'd like to be as footloose and fancy-free as the town's "fast girl" Betty Anderson (Terry Moore), falls sincerely in love with mixed-up mama's boy Norman Page (Russ Tamblyn).
A Knight's Tale (2001)
William Thatcher, a peasant, is sent to apprentice with a Knight named Hector as a young boy. Urged by his father to "change his Stars", he assumes Sir Hector's place in a tournament when Hector dies in the middle of it. He wins. With the other apprentices, he trains and assumes the title of Sir Ulrich von Lichtenstein.
The Birth of A Nation is a silent film from 1915 and the highest grossing silent film in film history. The film tells a romance story during the American civil war. Director Griffith created many new camera effects and innovations in filming the movie. Way ahead of it's time in many regards. That said this movie will offend most people today. The very negative portrayal of newly freed slaves (mostly white actors in black face) went on to create and propagate negative images of blacks of the early 20th century in the Unites States. This film was used as a recruiting propaganda by the KKK until the 1940's.
Last Year at Marienbad (1961)
Takes place in a chateau, an ambiguous story of a man and a woman who may or may not have met last year at Marienbad.
Water Drops on Burning Rocks (2000)
The film is based on a German play by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Tropfen auf heisse Steine. A 50-year-old business man Léopold arrives home with 20-year-old Franz, whom he has just met. Franz is not quite sure why he agreed to come home with Léopold as he is supposed to be meeting his fiancée Anna, but he accepts drinks from Léopold and they begin to get to know each other.
Viola Johnson is in a real jam. Complications threaten her scheme to pose as her twin brother, Sebastian, and take his place at a new boarding school. She falls in love with her handsome roommate, Duke, who loves beautiful Olivia, who has fallen for Sebastian! As if that were not enough, Viola's twin returns from London ahead of schedule but has no idea that his sister has already replaced him on campus.
Baran (2001)
In a building site in present-day Tehran, Lateef, a 17-year-old Kurdish worker is irresistibly drawn to Rahmat, a young Afghan worker. When Lateef is given heavier tasks to compensate for new Afghan worker Rahmat, he resents his displacement and treats Rahmat cruelly. After one of his pranks, however, Lateef discovers Rahmat's secret--he is a girl named Baran. Latif's heart softens towards Baran and he shows his new affection for her by doing what he can to ease the hardships she suffers at work. revelation of Rahmat's secret changes both their lives.Baran is a 2001 Iranian film directed by Majid Majidi, based on an original script by Majid Majidi. The movie is set during recent times in which there are a large number of Afghan refugees living on the outskirts of Tehran. Almost a silent movie, Baran won a number of awards both nationally and internationally for the director and writer Majid Majidi.
Greeku Veerudu (2013)
Chandu (Nagarjuna) is a very selfish, self made and cut throat businessman in New York who runs a successful Event Organizing Agency and is aided by his uncle Sundar (M. S. Narayana), friends Bharath (Bharath Reddy) and Maya (Meera Chopra). Chandu never believes in relationships and family bonding citing them as a mess to discard. He is always involved in romantic activities with many girls sans commitment. Maya loves Chandu but as fate would have it, She marries Kamaraju (Brahmanandam), an aged yet wealthy doctor to rob his wealth. On the advice of Chandu, she applies for divorce and gets the money from him.
Andala Ramudu (2006)
Andala Ramudu is a Telugu film released on August 11, 2006 starring Sunil and Aarti Agarwal. This film was directed by P Lakshmi Narayana and produced by NV Prasad and Paras Jain. This movie is the remake of Tamil film Sundara Purushan starring Livingston and Rambha.
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana (2005)
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana is a Family and Love story Movie,which is Directed BY Prabhu Deva.Santosh (Siddarth Narayan) is a playful young NRI (non-resident Indian) from London, who returns to India to attend his cousin Lalita's wedding. There, he meets one of Lalita's friends, Siri (Trisha Krishnan) who came from the country side to attend the marriage. Though they initially clash, after a series of misadventures, they fall in love. Santosh, however, is supposed to marry the spoiled daughter of his uncle's friend. When Siri goes back home, Santosh follows her to win her over - however,...
Luv Ka The End (2011)
Rhea is the quintessential girl next door, in love with Luv Nanda, the richest, most popular boy in college. On the eve of her 18th birthday, they plan to take their relationship to the 'next level'. When accidentally she finds out Luv is not as nice as she thought he was, she decides to get mad, but to go even and bring Luv Nanda down! All in span of one night with the help of her friends. Buckle up for one crazy night as the girls discover the meaning of love, life, friendship and more...
An epic love story centered around an older man who reads aloud to a woman with Alzheimer's. From a faded notebook, the old man's words bring to life the story about a couple who is separated by World War II, and is then passionately reunited, seven years later, after they have taken different paths.
Ocean Waves (1993)
At Kichijōji Station, Tokyo, Taku Morisaki glimpses a familiar woman on the platform opposite boarding a train. Later, her photo falls from a shelf as he exits his apartment before flying to Kōchi Prefecture. Picking it up, he looks at it briefly before leaving. As the aeroplane takes off he narrates the events that brought her into his life...


Two years ago I attended the World of Whiskies Conference held at the Radisson Hotel in Glasgow. This was before the 1st batch of The Tweeddale blend was released. At the Conference I meet Alan Wolstenholme a Consultant with over 40 years experience in the Whisky industry.
I had arranged to meet Alan yesterday at the Radisson Hotel to discuss a project that I have recently started work on to build a distillery in the Scottish Borders. There are currently no distilleries in the Borders although there have been in the past. I would like to create a unique Borders malt whisky that would become the heart of the Tweeddale Blend in the future.
I had a great meeting with Alan and we were just finishing up when the First Minister, Alex Salmond arrived. He was at the hotel ahead of the SNP conference in Glasgow this weekend. He very kindly agreed to sign a bottle of The Tweeddale Blend.
My wife Sharon has recently recovered from her treatment for breast cancer and is going to do the MoonWalk in Edinburgh this year. So we will be auctioning the bottle of Tweeddale Blend signed by Alex Salmond and the proceeds will go to the charity.
So feel free to make a bid!


Note: I originally wrote this on Thursday and planned to publish it on Friday morning. However on Thursday night news broke about some complications at the Chicago Board of Elections and I wanted to take some more time to think about it in that context. (you can read the CBOE's response to these issues here.) But then on Friday we saw some adjusted numbers in Wabash County when they found and corrected a previous error, a normal part of the process and I decided that it still made sense to try and explain this process and to point out that it has enough moving parts that simple errors are a normal part of the process and are not necessarily a sign of fraud or incompetence.
Important note: I am not an election attorney, this is for reference only.
We continue to see vote totals update in the Illinois State Treasurer's race despite the fact that the election was well over a week ago. Since this will go on for a little while I wanted to put together a quick primer with some key dates and explanations about the process plus a small FAQ for some of the more common questions.
11/18/2014 - Deadline to validate and count ballots.
11/25/2014 - Last day for canvassing.
11/30/2014 - tentative date of board meeting of the State Board of Elections to certify the results.
So 11/18 is the last day that the election authorities can accept valid Vote By Mail votes and then they are supposed to finalize their vote totals so the canvass can begin. The canvass must end by 11/25 and by that date the election authorities are supposed to certify their results and submit the certified results to the State Board of Elections and the Illinois SBE is tentatively set to meet on 11/30 to certify the results.
Most counties should have their final updated results sometime by the end of the day on 11/18, although some counties have said that their updated results would not be made publicly available until 11/19. Either way, unless any errors are found during the canvass the final updated totals from each election authority should be available on the 18th - 19th.
Why are only some counties still counting votes while others are not?
MAILED ABSENTEE BALLOTS RECEIVED AFTER 7PM 11/4/2014 AND PROVISIONAL BALLOTS WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN THESE TOTALS UNTIL AFTER NOVEMBER 18, 2014.
This is the most common method, most counties are not updating their totals with these new additional votes and will not have any further update until 11/18.
For example, see this article on the Champaign News-Gazette about the additional votes expected to be made public in the counties of east central Illinois.
This happens in every election every year. The results announced on election night are not final and the totals that get certified about a month later always include additional votes. Usually the various races are not close enough to be affected by these additional votes which is why most people are unaware of how this process works but everything that is taking place right now in the vote counting process is perfectly normal and typical.
Why is it so complicated to count all the votes?
There are 5 different ways a person can vote and the clerks have to manage and track all of these different types of votes and then take steps to ensure that valid registered voters voted no more than once. This requires that they keep and manage very detailed records yet at the same time they need to protect the integrity of the secret ballot so they have to protect each voter's privacy as well, that is very challenging. Then when it comes time to tabulate the final totals they need to count them by precinct despite the fact that many votes (early vote, vote by mail) were not made in the actual precinct on election day. It would be very easy to make simple mistakes so the clerks take careful steps to ensure they get it right.
Election Day Votes - these are the traditional votes made by a voter in person at their precinct on election day.
Early Votes - these are votes made by the voter in person at an early vote location prior to election day.
Vote By Mail - a voter may now for any reason complete an application to have a ballot sent to them by mail which they may fill out and return by mail. The ballot must be post marked by the day before election day and can be received and counted up until 14 days after election day.
Same Day Registration - this is the first year for same day registration, eligible voting age people who were not yet registered to vote could register on election day and cast a ballot.
Provisional Votes - voters who attempted to vote on election day but for whatever reason were deemed ineligible are allowed to cast a provisional ballot. The election authority then reviews these provisional ballots on a case by case basis to determine if the ballot is valid and should be counted or not.
What votes are included in the publicly available totals?
- all early votes made prior to election day.
- all election day votes made in each precinct on election day.
- all Vote By Mail votes that were received by the election authority by election day.
What votes are still being counted and/or are not yet publicly available?
- provisional ballots. Also, I believe that the clerks are treating the same day registration ballots as provisional ballots so those votes are not yet updated as well.
When will all the votes be counted and the totals publicly available?
11/18 is the last day that the election authorities can accept valid Vote By Mail votes and then they are supposed to finalize their vote totals so the canvass can begin. The canvass must end by 11/25 and by that date the election authorities are supposed to certify their results and submit the certified results to the State Board of Elections and the Illinois SBE is tentatively set to meet on 11/30 to certify the results.


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Home Babies Pumping breast milk at work doesn't have to be embarrassing
Pumping breast milk at work doesn't have to be embarrassing
by Sandra Gordon
A double electric pump, like the Lansinoh Affinity pump, makes pumping at work faster, easier and less stressful.
You've heard it before: "Breast is best." And most moms agree. In fact, 74 percent breastfeed their baby initially. But if you plan to return to work, keeping it up by using a breast pump can be tricky. Statistics bear that out: Only 43 percent of moms still nurse or pump by the time their child is 6 months old (50 percent is the goal, according to Healthy People 2010, the government's health initiative).
Only 21 percent of moms make it to the year mark.
Having a supportive workplace helps make pumping at work easier. But that's only the beginning. Read on for more tricks from moms who've been there and other expert advice that can prime you for pumping success.
Don't psyche yourself out
Pumping and working can be challenging, but if you dwell on the negative, you'll talk yourself out of it. And don't feel guilty either for being away from your desk. "Most smokers are taking more breaks than I do," says Hillary Bates, the mom of a 6-month-old, who has been pumping at work for four months.
Get a double electric breast pump
"Buy the best, most powerful double pump you can afford. Without the right equipment, you're almost doomed to fail," says Jeanmarie Ferrara, the mother of a 10-month-old daughter. Single pumping can take up to three times as long as double pumping. Pump in a room with a lock on the door. You'll need privacy to relax. It's a must.
Keep to a strict pumping schedule
. Going too long between pumping sessions can be uncomfortable. So set aside 15-minute chunks of time several times daily. "If you work in an office that uses electronic calendars, mark off time for your daily pumping breaks," says Julie Kupsov, the mother of an 11-month-old. "It reduces the time you have meetings scheduled over your regular pumping time."
"Use pumping time to catch up on e-mails or do light reading so you can keep working, too," says new mom Tracy Baldwin. "But don't pump while you're on the phone with co-workers. It puts them in an awkward position: 'What's that noise?'"
Bring your baby's T-shirt from home.
A photo of your baby is nice, "but it's the smell that tricks your body into thinking your baby is nearby, which can help with let-down," says Dr. Miriam H. Labbok, director of the Center for Infant and Young Child Feeding and Care at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Keep plenty of ice packs on hand or get a small refrigerator for your office to keep milk cold (and safe for your baby to consume). And store pump parts properly, too. To play it safe, if you don't have time to wash breast pump parts between sessions during the day with soap and water, put them unwashed in a closed plastic bag such as a Ziploc and store them in the small refrigerator or in the office fridge in something that isn't see-through, such as a brown paper bag or a lunch bag if you want to keep things private. Refrigeration will help prevent the pumping parts from becoming a bacteria breeding ground.
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Your final chance to be in Star Wars: Episode VII
Director JJ Abrams reveals a battle-scarred X-Wing in blue livery on the set of Star Wars: Episode VII in aid of Force for Change.
Here's the press release:
All Wings Report In! On the set of Star Wars: Episode VII, Director J.J. Abrams was interrupted by an X-Wing pilot and rogue robot as he announced the chance for fans to win an advance private screening of Star Wars: Episode VII. "We are so grateful for the support that the fans from over 119 countries have shown for Force for Change," said Abrams. "As we close this final week, we've added an additional prize that allows the fans the opportunity to see the movie early as a thank you for supporting such a great cause as UNICEF's innovative, lifesaving work for children." By contributing at any level by July 25th, participants will be eligible for all prizes including a chance to be in the movie.
The plot premise for Episode VII has allegedly leaked online and is doing the rounds. I won't be linking to any of the stories or adding to the speculation.
You can donate to Force for Change here. I've made a donation in memory of my high school classmate Rebecca Richards who tragically died at the weekend following a long illness.
Do you want to see more X-Wings? Let me know in the comments below.
Posted by John Hood at 2:48 pm
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Through the good times and bad, Star Wars is the defining film in my life. Thank you, George Lucas!
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Frequent flights operate between Vilnius or Kaunas and most European capitals. Vilnius airport is 5km (3mi) south of the city centre, in the suburb of Kirtimai, while Kaunas airport is 10km (6mi) north of the Old Town. There are no direct flights between Lithuania and North America, Australia and Asia. Buses are the cheapest but least comfortable method of reaching Lithuania, with direct buses from Belarus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Norway, Poland, Russia and Sweden. The Berlin-St Petersburg train passes through Vilnius. If coming from Poland, you can take a direct train from Warsaw to Kaunas, and then pick up one of the frequent connections to Vilnius. The direct train from Warsaw to Vilnius passes through Belarus - make sure you have a Belarus transit visa if you require one. The daily Baltic Express, which links Poland with Estonia, stops at three Lithuanian destinations. Ferries link the west coast port of Klaipeda with Århus, Fredericia and Copenhagen (Denmark), Kiel and Mukran (Germany), and Harwich (England).


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package goauto

import (
	"errors"
	"fmt"
	"io"
	"time"

	"gopkg.in/fsnotify.v1"
)

type watchFS struct {
	watcher *fsnotify.Watcher
	out     io.Writer
	done    chan struct{}
	send    chan ESlice
}

// NewWatchFS creates a new filesystem watcher
func NewWatchFS() Watcher {
	return new(watchFS)
}

func (w *watchFS) SetVerbose(out io.Writer) {
	w.out = out
}

func (w *watchFS) Start(latency time.Duration, paths []string) (<-chan ESlice, error) {
	w.done = make(chan struct{})
	c := make(chan ESlice)
	w.send = c
	watcher, err := fsnotify.NewWatcher()
	if err != nil {
		return nil, err
	}
	w.watcher = watcher

	go w.bufferEvents(c, latency)

	for _, d := range paths {
		if err := w.watcher.Add(d); err != nil {
			if w.out != nil {
				fmt.Fprintln(w.out, err)
			}
		}
		if w.out != nil {
			fmt.Fprintln(w.out, "Watching", d)
		}
	}
	return c, nil
}

// bufferEvents watches for file events and batches them up based on a timer
// if the event distributer is busy it just keeps batching up events
// **Thanks to github.com/egonelbre for the suggestions and examples for batch events
func (w *watchFS) bufferEvents(send chan<- ESlice, l time.Duration) {
	defer close(send)

	tick := time.Tick(l)
	buf := make(ESlice, 0, 10)
	var out chan<- ESlice

	for {
		select {
		// buffer the events
		case e := <-w.watcher.Events:
			buf = append(buf, &Event{Path: e.Name, Op: Op(e.Op)})
		case err := <-w.watcher.Errors:
			if w.out != nil {
				fmt.Fprintln(w.out, err)
			}
			return
		// check if we have any events
		case <-tick:
			if len(buf) > 0 {
				out = send
			}
		// if nil skip, otherwise send when it's ready
		case out <- buf:
			buf = make(ESlice, 0, 10)
			out = nil
		case <-w.done:
			return
		}
	}
}

func (w *watchFS) Stop() error {
	if w.done == nil || w.watcher == nil {
		return errors.New("Watcher not started or already stopped")
	}
	if w.out != nil {
		fmt.Fprintln(w.out, "Watcher stopped")
	}
	select {
	case <-w.done:
	default:
		close(w.done)
	}
	err := w.watcher.Close()
	w.watcher = nil
	return err
}

func (w *watchFS) Add(path string) (err error) {
	if w.watcher != nil {
		if w.out != nil {
			fmt.Fprintln(w.out, "Watching", path)
		}
		return w.watcher.Add(path)
	}
	return nil
}

func (w *watchFS) Remove(path string) error {
	if w.watcher != nil {
		if w.out != nil {
			fmt.Fprintln(w.out, "Removing", path)
		}
		return w.watcher.Remove(path)
	}
	return nil
}

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class AddressFormatter

  # Format address
  #
  # Formats the address in the required manner.
  #
  # @param [Address, Hash] address  An Address instance or hash containing
  #                                 address data.
  # @param [String] delimiter       The character to use between address
  #                                 lines.
  # @return [String] Properly formatted address
  def self.format_address(address, delimiter="\n")
    # Create empty string for storing address.
    addr_lines = ""

    # Begin with department, organisation & PO Box number, if applicable.
    [:department, :organisation, :po_box].each do |key|
      addr_lines << "#{address[key]}\n" unless address[key].to_s.empty?
    end
    # Format building name/number components.
    addr_lines   << format_building(*[:sub_building_name,
                                      :building_name,
                                      :building_number,
                                      :concat_indicator].map { |k| address[k] })
    # Add thoroughfare, locality, town & postcode.
    [:dependent_thoroughfare, :thoroughfare,
     :dbl_dependent_locality, :dependent_locality,
     :town,                   :postcode].each do |key|
       if key == :town
         addr_lines << "#{address[key].upcase}\n"
       else
         addr_lines << "#{address[key]}\n" unless address[key].to_s.empty?
       end
     end
     addr_lines.strip
  end

  private

  # Format building components
  #
  # Properly format the building name & number components, in accordance with
  # the rules laid down in the Royal Mail's Programmer's Guide.
  #
  # @param [String] sub_name  Building Sub-Name component
  # @param [String] name      Building Name component
  # @param [Integer] number   Building Number component
  # @param [String] concat    Concatenation Indicator component
  # @return [Array]           All components properly formatted & joined, in an
  #                           array in which each row represents one line of
  #                           the address.
  def self.format_building(sub_name, name, number, concat)
    case
    # If name/numbers are empty, return an empty string.
    when (sub_name.to_s.empty?) &&
         (name.to_s.empty?) &&
         (number.to_s.empty?)
      return ""
    # If concatenation indicator, then just concat and return.
    when concat == "Y"
      return "#{number || ''}#{!sub_name.nil? && sub_name.length > 1 ? ' ' : ''}#{sub_name} "
    end
    # Define exception to the usual rule requiring a newline for the building
    # name. See p. 27 of PAF Guide for further information.
    building_str = ""
    exception    = /^\d.*\d$|^\d.*\d[A-Za-z]$|^\d[A-Za-z]$|^.$/
    [sub_name, name].reject { |x| x.nil? }.each do |component|
      if component =~ exception
        building_str << component
        building_str << (component =~ /^[[:alpha:]]$/ ? ", " : " ")
      else
        # Check if final portion of string is numeric/alphanumeric. If so,
        # split and apply exception to that section only. However, don't do
        # this if the name has specific prefix.
        prefixes  = ['Back of', 'Block', 'Blocks', 'Building', 'Maisonette',
                     'Maisonettes', 'Rear Of', 'Shop', 'Shops', 'Stall',
                     'Stalls', 'Suite', 'Suites', 'Unit', 'Units']
        parts     = component.split(' ')
        final     = parts.pop
        if final =~ exception && number.nil? && final !~ /^\d*$/ &&
           !prefixes.include?(parts.join(' '))
          building_str << "#{parts.join(' ')}\n#{final} "
        else
          building_str << "#{component}\n"
        end
      end
    end
    building_str << "#{number} " unless number.nil?
    building_str.lstrip
  end
end


No one would ever guess this classic shirt is actually a sun protective medical device. It features a left chest pocket, button down collar and button cuffs, traditional sport shirt fit and discreet underarm ventilation for cool comfort.
My favorite summer shirt. I've had a large number of basal cells on head and neck, so in addition to the solumbra hats, I look for shirts with a collar. I love this shirt because the collar is moderately high and the shirt looks and feels great. Pricey compared to normal shirts but worth it.
I have had Squamish Cell Carcinoma removed and numerous pre-canserous spots removed. It was recommended I look into sun protecting clothing. I did a lot of research and came to the conclusion that Solumbra products were the best protection. I ordered a button down shirt and couldn't be happier. The fit is perfect. It is loose for good air flow and very stylish looking. It can easily be worn shirt tail in or out. I've worn the shirt in 90+º Alabama summer heat and it is no hotter than wearing a short sleeve shirt. You don't get that burning feeling on your skin either! I was so happy, I ordered two more shirts. I'm sold.


Today is Christmas. Jesus came to earth as Immanuel—"God with us." Jesus is God among humankind; he is God dressed in human skin; he is God "pitching his tent" among us, as John 1:14 literally states!
Sin separated us from God, but God took the initiative to come to us. In the tabernacle set up in the wilderness, God dwelled among his people. In the temple of Jerusalem, the presence of God filled the Most Holy Place. But in the fullness of time (Galatians 4:4), God "became flesh and made his dwelling among us" (John 1:14). The eternal entered into time. The divine became human.
The infinite God became a finite infant and was placed in a manger. He who cannot be contained by the confines of the heavens became a child who would need to grow in wisdom and stature and grace.
Those little words "with us" define the incredible comfort we receive this Christmas Day. This Christmas may find you far from home, or perhaps enduring the first Christmas after losing a loved one. It may seem that the only way to describe your life right now is "lonely"!
Don't believe it! Christmas is here to assure you that, in Christ, God is beside you now and always! He is the "with us" God!
Lord, thank you for being Immanuel—"God with us"! May we celebrate your birth with true joy, knowing that you came to save and sustain us. Come into our hearts today, Lord Jesus! Amen.


The Lodi Public Library Foundation (LPLF) has an Endowment Fund invested with at the Sacramento Community Foundation through their Lodi Community Foundation Fund.
This permanent endowment provides long-term support library and foundation programs, special projects, and other needs. As the Library grows in the future, and public funding fluctuates or decreases the Lodi Public Library Foundation will benefit from having a permanent endowment that will provide a secure source of support to assist with Library needs. As of 2017, there is approximately $163,000 in the LPLF endowment fund. We are committed to growing this fund and expanding our base of long-term support for the Lodi Public Library's education and literary programs.
Please contact us with questions about creating a new endowed fund for a specific program.


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Lasting Impact
A lot has happened in the world since 2009—both in the U.S. and Guatemala—but one thing has remained the same: Friendship Bridge's mission to create opportunities that empower Guatemalan women to build a better life. With your help, we are changing how women in Guatemala see, respond to, and overcome the issues of poverty for themselves, their families, and their communities.
2009 is also when our CEO, Karen Larson, joined the organization. At a time of transition, Karen focused on three specific areas in her early years to ensure the successes of the past could continue: building a sustainable foundation for our clients and organization, improving operations, and investing in employees. Your support has been an essential part of her journey. Back then, we served 11,000 women with microloans, with 75 employees—now, with your help, we empower over 26,000 women and employ 260 staff members across 15 offices throughout Guatemala.
As we close 2022 and Karen prepares to retire from her role as CEO, she is most proud of the lasting impact Friendship Bridge has had on both our clients and our staff during her tenure. She feels incredibly grateful for the trust and commitment she has received from each of you who have contributed to the future of Friendship Bridge. With the solid foundation we have built together, the organization has been able to focus on making a meaningful impact.
Our impact is clear through the recognition we have received, including:
#1 Best Place to Work for Women in Central America and the Caribbean 2022, by Great Place To Work®
A 4 Star Charity Navigator rating for a total of 14 years
A 3rd place ranking in Latin America and the Caribbean in the world's first microfinance social performance index, against 72 other microfinance institutions in 41 countries
Thanks to your support of Friendship Bridge, you are reducing poverty rates among Guatemalan women and their families, improving their quality of life, and thus changing the trajectory for the next generation. This is lasting impact!
Double your gift:
If you are considering an end-of-year donation, now is the time to double your impact: every donation made before Dec. 31 will be matched dollar-for-dollar (up to $50,000) by a generous group of donors. That means your gift will DOUBLE in value if we can reach our $50,000 goal. Together we can reach even more clients, connecting them with health services, non-formal education, and microcredit to empower themselves and their communities. Your donation today creates a lasting impact for generations.
How your gift will make a lasting impact:
$100 pays for six Advanced Training classes for clients seeking additional income-generating work
$500 connects a woman entrepreneur with business mentoring services for five months
$1,000 provides preventive health services to 17 clients for one month
$2,500 funds training for 72 clients with a professional agronomist for one month
$5,000 helps expand our Health for Life program to reach more women in rural areas of Guatemala
Give this year-end and receive tax savings next year:
During the final weeks of 2022, make time to discuss your charitable plans with your family and financial advisors. Everyone's circumstances are different, making it important to structure gifts in ways that are most beneficial for you.
By completing charitable gifts by Dec. 31, you can be eligible for additional tax savings next April. Please note: We do not provide tax advice and recommend that Friendship Bridge donors consult with their tax advisors for details.
Please consider donating today, and your gift will make the impact of a lifetime.
Results of Poverty Stoplight 2022
Businesses That Supported Us in 2022
Tracie Cordeiro named President and CEO of Friendship Bridge
Friendship Bridge Ranked as the #1 Best Place to Work® for Women 2022 in Central America and the Caribbean


This is a repost of two Christmas posts I did in the past. These were originally posted on my Vox Blog so they were likely missed by people here.
When I was in 4th grade, my family was poor. My mom was on Maternity leave and the family's sole income was from my step-dad. He was a tree surgeon and work isn't great in the winter time especially the messy Tennessee winters. As a child, I didn't realize just how poor we were. I mean, I knew we didn't have the things that other people had, but I was used to our standard of living. I am sure that I had no idea about my family's economic situation, but now I know and I know that it was way more screwed up than being out of work.
My mother, knowing that she was not going to be able to buy us much of anything for Christmas, gave our names to the Salvation Army for the Angel Tree. The only toy I had asked for was a Transformer named Slingshot. I wanted it so bad.
On Christmas morning I woke up and under the tree was the only present I remember getting that year or for some of the years around it. I had Slingshot. I opened him, transformed him a few times, and then put him on my dresser. I don't think I ever played with him again. I didn't want him to get broken, and I didn't want my then 6 year old brother getting a hold of it.
I believe my mom told me that it was an Angel Tree gift when I got it. I don't think I fully appreciated it at the time. I recognized it as nice and was happy to get what I wanted. As the years passed and I was faced with other small Christmases, I grew to realize just how nice the gesture was. I have since bought items for Angel Trees, Toys for Tots, Book Trees, and for poorer children that I knew personally. That one Christmas twenty-one years ago has inspired a need in me to want to help people at this time in year. The person that picked my Angel gave the gift of compassion as well as a simple transformer. It is something I will never forget and something that I will never be able to repay.
Last year, I talked about the gift of compassion, so I though I would share another story this year.
I was in 7th grade. My mom had been split from my sisters dad for about 6 months. We lived in a trailer park about 5 trailers down from my sister's dad. My mom had been having some problems and lost her state job and was now solely waiting tables at a bar at night. One night while she was out, my brother and I got into her closet looking for gifts. We found some invisible markers and a plastic Batman motorcycle helmet. We didn't think much about it and didn't realize that we had found all of our Christmas presents for the year. We may have gotten something else, but if we did I don't remember it. It was a very bad Christmas for us.
At about noon we all walked my sister down to her dad's trailer so that she could open her presents there. My sister's dad had on okay job making okay money and a roommate to help split the cost on the already dirt cheap trailer. Needless to say that my three year old sister was going to make out like a champ. When we got there, the tree was loaded with gifts, but there was a gift apiece for my brother and me. My nine year old brother, who loved Legos, go the Lego pirate ship. It was totally awesome and he could put it together without instructions by the end of the day. I got a Nintendo Entertainment Center. It was the one that came with Mario and duck hunt and I was in heaven.
All these years later, I am sure that my brother and I thanked him for the gifts, but I don't think we ever thanked him for not just saving Christmas, but making it one of our best Christmases ever. I mean, there have been years since when I got way more gifts, or way more expensive gifts, but these gifts were well thought out, unexpected, and at a very dark time in our lives. Although I know you won't be reading this, Thank you Bobby.
very touching stories, Budd! I totally understand your childhood. My family was poor as well, but unlike you I was always aware of it, which is a very bad thing for a kid.
The good thing is that we are probably both aware, as adults, how valuable some things are and we are probably more responsible than some other people who grew up in wealth.
Dez- I think I knew we were poor, but I don't think I realized how bad it was. As an adult, I kind of looked back and ask how I could have lived like that, and then again, I think I had a pretty good childhood. I remember lots of good times.
My kids are totally spoiled, but not nearly as bad as those around them. They don't really ask for much, though.
That was truly lovely, Budd.


You'll be the envy of the campsite! Why take shelter in some dull, conventional tent when you can recreate the Summer of Love in the hippie-tastic VW Camper Van Tent. Officially licensed by Volkswagon, the VW Camper Tent is a full size replica (1:1 Scale) of the 1965 Camper Van. The VW tent is large enough to stand up in and internally zip-divided into two rooms, sleeping 2 people in each one. Fly sheet doors seperate the inner compartments and a 300cm x 100cm waterproof groundsheet is sewn into the inside of the tent.


Food processing mixers combine, mix, blend, fold, and whip large amounts of ingredients needed for specific food products. These are composed of two main parts, the vessel and the agitator. The vessel is often shaped like a bowl and may be open or enclosed by a lid. The agitator is made of high-powered blades or paddles that does the mixing action and may even break down food items.
Industrial mixers include batch mixers, ribbon mixers, cutter mixers, blender, and other types. These food mixers are used in various processing facilities for meats, fruits and vegetables, canning, baked goods, as well as in large restaurants, breweries, and in other large batch food preparation applications.
Regal Equipment offers used and reconditioned food processing mixers from various manufacturers including Atlas and Groen. To learn more about a specific food processing mixer, click on the product name below.
Dry Flour Capacity: 200 lbs.


When you just can't be bothered.
When you get like, nervous.
I don't know. Lot's of things.
These are common experiences for young people. Rather than ignore them and hope they go away, we're encouraged to seek out help. But what does that actually involve? Who should you go to, and how do you do it?
Talk to your mum and dad.
Youth workers, school counsellors, GPs, psychologists, and psychiatrists are all people who are recommended who can help. But who are they? Why would you go to one over another? How do you get to see them, and what actually happens when you do make an appointment? Well, let's find out.


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7 Things Women Do When No One Is Watching
Mallika Jhaveri
It's fun to imagine what the world would be like if no one else existed. It's scary, sure, but before it gets to the frightening part, it does seem fun. Having the world be only your oyster is an impossible, yet tempting thought, isn't it? However, some of us can achieve a rather micro version of this by finding isolated me-time, away from everyone else. Whether it's getting some time to yourself in your room, having a one-person "staycation" or finding that golden-hour when no one but you is at home, we can have the world just to ourselves. To know more, we asked the Girl Tribe by MissMalini what is the one thing they do when no one is watching and the responses were oh-so relatable!
1. Eat an ugly, greasy meal shamelessly
Dining with manners is overrated… to an extent. But if you think about it, dining etiquette is more for others than it is for you. But when no one is watching, table manners can take a hike. Eating a greasy, saucy meal with your hands and attacking your food like neanderthals is a thrill unlike any other. Chewing loudly, burping in-between, wiping your gravy-coated hands on your clothes, spilling everywhere and being a total mess is so much fun! We're all messy-eaters on the inside, and when no one is watching, it's fun to be on one the outside too.
2. Dance like a maniac
If no was was watching, we would dance the way Phoebe from F.R.I.E.N.D.S runs. In clubs (remember those?) we have to dance with a little poise and even a lil' sex-appeal (amirite, ladies?), bur IRL, we all want to let loose completely. Flair our arms about, do the floor-snake, maybe even throw in some Ranveer Singh signature steps and just let our bodies to their thing.
3. Fart in peace
This. THIS. No matter how much we normalise it, the concept of women farting loudly always seems to bother someone or the other, and in most cases that someone is you yourself. It's the one thing we love to do. When no one is watching, women like to let it out with no shame, no judgement and no inhibitions.
4. Be utterly disgusting
The thing we like to do most when no one is watching is be utterly disgusting. Digging our nose, breaking wind, not washing our hands, openly burping and all the other gross things that men can do in public. It's not a pretty sight, but sometimes, it really is just what we women need.
5. Roam around naked
Roaming around in your birthday suit is a freedom like no other. It makes us feel liberated, helps accept and love our bodies and puts us at ease… so much ease. It helps us break free from our bra-bolstered and shapewear-soldered cages, and we love it! It is the best thing to do when no one is watching.
6. Masturbate… a lot
Do we even need to explain this?
7. Practice my Oscars acceptance speech
We strongly believe that this helps with creative visualisation, ambition and helps put us on a path to success. By imagining ourselves in studded designed gowns with an Oscar in one hand and arm-candy in another (yes, Harry Styles, we're talking about you) we strive to make it a reality. If not in the film industry, in other avenues of life. Plus, it's so much fun!
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Vintage Flair supplied a selection of vintage crockery from the hire collection. My crockery was perfect for the shoot as it's all 'white based' bone china with gold detail and subtle patterns – perfect for the modern vintage look. Lilly styled a tea for two setting and a dinner place setting with a variety of my crockery pieces.
To create this look its important to only have minimal colour and lots of white and gold to give the luxury edge to a vintage wedding. A variety of textures and metallics has created a modern twist to a vintage wedding. This can only be achieved by using white based, fine bone china as vintage pottery would give a more shabby chic look. There are so many different looks that are called 'vintage' and I'm sure you will agree that modern vintage is a very different look to shabby chic vintage. All of the crockery items in my hire collection have gold gilt and are fine bone china. This creates a very premium collection which can then be styled in different ways depending on the theme. I'm a big fan of modern vintage styling at the moment and there are some great stylists out there who've got it spot on – just like Lily Swayer.
If you would like to create this look for your wedding, please send over an enquiry via this form and I'll happily send over a quote.


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Q: How do I convert the .place() method in python to java? I am trying to convert my Python Code to Java. I need a GUI that is similar to python where I can use widgetname.place(x,y) to place objects anywhere I want in the window. I want to be able to specify where the object is placed in the window. I have tried GridLayout, GridBagLayout, BoxLayout and FlowLayout. None of those are allowing me to secify x and y coordinates to place my objects(text fields, labels, buttons) where ever I want. I need to be able to specify where the object goes on the screen using x and y coordinates.
Anyone have any ideas?

A: This can be done setting your LayoutManager to null, but it's highly discouraged precisely because it annihilates the goal of layouts, which is to be able to have good-looking frames, regardless of the look and feel, screen resolution, etc.
You'd better learn how to use layout managers, because that's the good way to design a GUI.

A: There's a Swing tutorial that gives a concise example on positioning widgets absolutely.

A: If you do start using LayoutManagers I recommend using TableLayout because it far easier and more powerful than GridBagLayout.
http://java.sun.com/products/jfc/tsc/articles/tablelayout/
Hopefully your need to do absolute positioning is relatively small because it's not flexible should the user resize the window, and your components need to change their size.  If you are trying to build a component that renders to X,Y to draw graphics you can subclass JComponent and override paint().

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CabinetCut has the facility to export and import .csv files, which can be opened in any spreadsheet application.
You can then open this file from your spreadsheet application, such as Microsoft Excel.
You can use this format to create cutting lists in Excel, and import them into CabinetCut. You must use the format exactly, otherwise the import will fail.
Use this format if you wish to use different sheet sizes, or change the kerf, or use the edging function in your cutting list.
There is a simpler format, where you can import panel sizes and quantity only. With this format, all other settings must be set manually.
The name is last, and is optional.
There should be no column headings,and no space at the top.
Make sure that when you save the file from Excel, you save it in .csv format.


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"A Capacity Crowd" of 1,500 Turns Out for Obama and Poor Martha Coakley
By Martin Peretz
Actually, the crowd was a bit larger because the overflow was in a room across the street from the Northeastern University gymnasium. Two of my friends, foreigners who can't vote, said that right next to them was an anti-abortion hysteric--"Abortion! Abortion! Innocent Blood!"--noticed by the cops and taken out by them only after a noisy hassle. In fact, there were three of these hysterics. All this comes from a story, "Pulling out all the stops," in this morning's Boston Globe.
I have no idea who will win tomorrow's contest. I know that I'm voting for Coakley, but with absolutely zero enthusiasm. But when was the last time you voted for anyone with real enthusiasm?
Still, it may now be, as most of the analysts seem to be saying, that the election is Scott Brown's to lose. Coakley may have had the president in Boston. But the Republican candidate had a full front of certified celebrities at his "People's Rally" in Mechanics Hall in working-class Worcester. They were "former Red Sox ace Curt Schilling; Doug Flutie, the former Boston College and NFL quarterback; comedian Lenny Clarke; and John Ratzenberger (Cliff from 'Cheers')."
Of course, when have the Republicans ever done anything for the working class? This is the first time they've opened up tea parties to laboring men and women.
A loss in Massachusetts for the Obami would be a disastrous event. A narrow win would be a terrible warning.
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Талеб Таватха (, ; 12 июня 1992, Джиср-аз-Зарка, Израиль) — израильский футболист, защитник клуба «Лудогорец» и сборной Израиля.

Биография

Клубная карьера
На профессиональном уровне дебютировал в 2009 году в составе клуба высшей лиги Израиля «Маккаби» (Хайфа). За 7 лет в клубе Таватха сыграл 153 матча и забил 5 голов в чемпионате страны, стал чемпионом и обладателем Кубка Израиля, а также принял участие в групповых стадиях Лиги Чемпионов и Лиги Европы.

5 июля 2016 года подписал трёхлетний контракт с франкфуртским «Айнтрахтом». 20 сентября того же года дебютировал в немецкой Бундеслиге, выйдя на замену на первой добавленной минуте в матче против «Ингольштадт 04».

Карьера в сборной
С 2007 года начал выступать за юношеские сборные Израиля. В 2013 году в составе молодёжной сборной принимал участие на домашнем для Израиля чемпионате Европы, на котором сыграл в двух матчах группового этапа, однако команда не смогла выйти в плей-офф, заняв третье место в группе с результатом 4 очка.

За основную сборную Израиля дебютировал 26 марта 2011 года, отыграв весь матч против сборной Латвии в рамках отборочного турнира Евро-2012. В том же году сыграл ещё два матча в отборочном цикле, после чего практически не вызывался в основную сборную на протяжении 6 лет, сыграв один матч в 2014 и один матч в 2016 году. С 2017 вновь стал регулярно вызываться в состав национальной команды.

Достижения
 «Маккаби» Хайфа
  Чемпион Израиля: 2010/2011
 Обладатель Кубка Израиля: 2015/2016
 «Айнтрахт» Франкфурт-на-Майне
 Обладатель Кубка Германии: 2017/2018
 Финалист Кубка Германии: 2016/2017

Личная жизнь
Отец Талеба переехал в Израиль из Судана, благодаря чему он имеет гражданство обеих стран. Мать — израильская арабка.

Примечания

Ссылки
 Профиль на сайте ФК «Айтнрахт»

Футболисты Израиля
Игроки сборной Израиля по футболу (до 21 года)
Игроки сборной Израиля по футболу
Игроки ФК «Маккаби» Хайфа
Игроки ФК «Айнтрахт» Франкфурт-на-Майне
Игроки ФК «Лудогорец»

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Canby, Edward Richard Sprigg | Article about Canby, Edward Richard Sprigg by The Free Dictionary
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Canby, Edward Richard Sprigg
Canby, Edward Richard Sprigg,
1817–73, Union general in the Civil War, b. Kentucky, grad. West Point, 1839. He fought in the Seminole War and in the Mexican War. In the Civil War, Canby commanded the Dept. of New Mexico, where he thoroughly repelled the Confederate invasion (1862). He was made a brigadier general of volunteers in Mar., 1862, and was on special duty in the War Dept. in Washington from Jan., 1863, to Mar., 1864, except for four months as the commander of New York City during the draft riotsdraft riots,
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..... Click the link for more information. of 1863. Canby was promoted to major general in May, 1864, and assigned to command the Military Division of West Mississippi. He captured Mobile in Apr., 1865, and in May received the surrender of the last Confederate armies. After the war Canby held various commands in the South until 1870, when he was sent to the Dept. of the Columbia on the Pacific coast. He was killed during a peace conference with the ModocModoc
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See biography by M. L. Heyman, Jr. (1959).
(1817–73) soldier; born in Kentucky. A West Point graduate (1839), he fought in the Seminole War and the Mexican War. He commanded the Union's Department of New Mexico and defeated a Confederate attempt to take California. He went to Washington, D.C., as the Assistant Adjutant General, and then commanded troops in New York City. As commander of the Military Division of Western Mississippi, he captured Mobile, Ala.; as commander of the Department of the Gulf, he accepted the surrender of the last two Confederate field armies in May 1865. Modoc Indians murdered Canby, who had been sent to negotiate peace with the tribe, in northern California.
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Beyond the Sea launches not just the ninth (whoa, really?) season of the audio adventures of Bernice Summerfield, it also sees a new direction take hold under new producer Eddie Robson (writer of The Empire State and Freedom of Information, not to mention the stone-cold Doctor Who classics Memory Lane, Human Resources, and Fanfare for the Common Men). The second to eighth seasons all took the Braxiatel Collection as their home base. Though stories rarely took place there in their entirety prior to Season Seven, they often began or ended there, or just mentioned it as Bernice's home.
Now, Bernice has no home. The events of The End of the World and The Wake have sent her on the run with her son Peter, trying to make her way as a freelance archaeologist in the vast, unfriendly galaxy of the twenty-seventh century. Robson's own Beyond the Sea introduces this status quo, with Bernice travelling to the ocean planet Maximediras to produce a documentary about recently discovered undercover ruins. The planet was surveyed for mining but things didn't pan out, and the very desperate tourist board needs her to find something to make their planet worth travelling to.
It's clearly designed as a jumping-on point: this is a standalone story, and it's also an "adventure" in the purest sense of the word. Though it doesn't reach the heights of standalone Bernice stories like Timeless Passages or The Lost Museum, Beyond the Sea is a pretty good summation of the standalone Bernice format, with some neat ideas, compelling twists, fun guest stars, and good character work for the regulars. Maybe the series has done better, but by god, at least David Bishop isn't writing it.
That's damning with faint praise, though: I enjoyed this story, especially Bernice's interactions with Jeremy "Sarah Jane Smith's best friend" James's Rick Hertz, the documentary's cameraman. Robson writes and James plays a man with the right amount of cynicism and hope to come across as a real person. Alice Barclay and Ralf Collie, too, make a great double act as the slightly dim but well-meaning representatives of the tourist board. Thomas Grant has yet to wow me as Peter, but it would help if he wasn't given whiny lines, and the relationship with Lisa Bowerman's Bernice is actually quite strong given the surprisingly few amount of plays they've actually been in together. (Just a brief appearance I don't even remember in The Crystal of Cantus and The Wake; he was in The End of the World, but Bernice really wasn't.) Their relationship provides a nice emotional core to the whole thing.
Unfortunately, it is a little tension-less at times. The back cover, for example, reveals a series of seeming suicide leaps from the cruise ship Bernice is on, but she doesn't seem to worry about this very much; it's not really used to build the tension, which is a long time in coming. When things finally do pick up, they stay quite interesting, and there are actually a couple of quite chilling sequences. And as with so many Robson stories, it has some interesting ideas, and the story's not content to rest on its heels.
Though I really liked the setting and characters of the Braxiatel Collection, and I will miss them, I see the potential in a series of more standalone adventures for Bernice Summerfield. If Beyond the Sea is anything to judge by, there's some real potential in the new set-up, and I look forward to seeing it realised.
Beyond the Sea (by Eddie Robson; starring Lisa Bowerman) was released by Big Finish Productions in June 2008.


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Found in soil, water, and plants. Raw mean. Unpasteurized dairy products, hot dogs, soft cheeses.
Shiga toxin-producing E. Coli can be found in the intestines of cattle, which can contaminate meat during slaughtering.
Symptoms: diarrhea, abdominal cramps, kidney failure.
Found in soil, where it spores that allow it to survive. Grows rapidly in food in the danger zone.
food associated with: meat, poultry, dishes made with meat and poultry.


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The New Da Vinci With Perpetual Calendar In Red Gold And Steel In its Da Vinci model line, IWC is launching a completely redesigned collection. The focus is on ladies' watches; these are supplemented by interesting specialties for men.
Geneva is the city where, amongst the international organisations WHO, WTO and UNHCR have their headquarters. She is considered one of the most expensive and most livable cities at all and is one of the world's most important financial centres….
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Al Gore: Gross Polluter
Let's talk about carbon footprints, really BIG footprints. Ladies and gentlemen, the winner for best performance by an eco-lefty...
Al Gore's Personal Energy Use Is His Own "Inconvenient Truth"
Gore's home uses more than 20 times the national average
Last night, Al Gore's global-warming documentary, An Inconvenient Truth, collected an Oscar for best documentary feature, but the Tennessee Center for Policy Research has found that Gore deserves a gold statue for hypocrisy.
Gore's mansion, located in the posh Belle Meade area of Nashville, consumes more electricity every month than the average American household uses in an entire year, according to the Nashville Electric Service (NES).
In his documentary, the former Vice President calls on Americans to conserve energy by reducing electricity consumption at home.
The average household in America consumes 10,656 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per year, according to the Department of Energy. In 2006, Gore devoured nearly 221,000 kWh—more than 20 times the national average.
Last August alone, Gore burned through 22,619 kWh—guzzling more than twice the electricity in one month than an average American family uses in an entire year. As a result of his energy consumption, Gore's average monthly electric bill topped $1,359.
Since the release of An Inconvenient Truth, Gore's energy consumption has increased from an average of 16,200 kWh per month in 2005, to 18,400 kWh per month in 2006.
Gore's extravagant energy use does not stop at his electric bill. Natural gas bills for Gore's mansion and guest house averaged $1,080 per month last year.
"As the spokesman of choice for the global warming movement, Al Gore has to be willing to walk the walk, not just talk the talk, when it comes to home energy use," said Tennessee Center for Policy Research President Drew Johnson.
In total, Gore paid nearly $30,000 in combined electricity and natural gas bills for his Nashville estate in 2006.
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BioM: Stark, Helen L. (1949)
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Surnames: Stark, Nowak, Luer, Ebben, Biwer, Strohkirch, Doonan
----Source: OWEN ENTERPRISE (Owen, Clark County, Wis.) 07/07/1949
Stark, Helen L. (2 JUL 1949)
The Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Owen, was the scene of a lovely and beautiful wedding ceremony solemnized at nuptial mass at 9 o'clock Saturday morning, July 2nd, 1949. The Rt. Rev. Fr. Raymond Bornbach officiated at the ceremony uniting Helen L. Stark, daughter of Herman Stark, Withee (Clark Co., Wis.), to Anton Nowak of Waukesha, in a double ring ceremony.
The bride's gown was styled of slipper satin with a fingertip veil. She wore a beautiful rhinestone cross, which was a gift of the groom and carried a bridal bouquet of red roses and calla lilies. Attending her in her bridal party were Francis Ebben, as maid of honor, and bridesmaid Rita Biwer. They were attired in gowns of powder blue and pink taffeta respectively and wore a string of pearls which they received as a gift from the bride. They carried bouquets of pink carnations.
Attending the groom as best man was his brother Alex and groomsman, Harvey Luer of Chetek. All wore conventional business suits of blue.
During the ceremony Mrs. Paul Strohkirch, accompanied at the organ by Mrs. W. K. Doonan, sang the "Ave Maria."
The bride is a graduate of the Owen High School with the class of 1942. Since her graduation she has been employed in Chicago, Ill. and Waukesha, Wis.
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Brazile, No. 11 Arkansas break away from San Jose St 99-58
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Arkansas defenders Ricky Council IV (1) and Trevon Brazile (2) go up to block the shot of San Jose State forward Robert Vaihola (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Trevon Brazile scored 23 points and No. 11 Arkansas pulled away in the second half to beat San Jose State 99-58 Saturday.
The Razorbacks (7-1) led 40-35 at the break before erupting. It was the first men's basketball matchup between the schools.
Ricky Council IV had 17 points for Arkansas. Heralded freshman guard Nick Smith, Jr. contributed 16 points and five assists in his first career start in only his second game as a collegian.
The Hogs had their best shooting performance of the season, making 37 of 59 shots (62.7%), including 8 of 13 (61.5%)on 3s.
"I think we're getting better offensively," Razorbacks coach Eric Musselman said. "I really do. When you have as many freshmen as we do, you should be continuing to improve."
Arkansas held SJSU to 34.6% shooting in the second half, including 18.2% from 3, while forcing 11 turnovers in the final 20 minutes.
The Razorbacks dominated in bench points (44-4), points in the paint (52-30) and fast-break points (23-2).
Omari Moore scored 21 points for SJSU (6-3).
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Arkansas junior guard Davonte "Devo" Davis, who started in each of the first six games before taking a leave of absence and missing the Troy game on Monday, returned to the team on Wednesday and played off the bench against SJSU on Saturday.
Arkansas has now won twice against Mountain West Conference opponents in its last three games, including a 78-74 overtime win over then-No. 17 San Diego State on Nov. 23 in the third-place game of the Maui Invitational in Hawaii. For the first time in eight games this season, the Razorbacks were at full strength on Saturday with all 13 scholarship players available to compete.
San Jose State, despite the loss, is only two wins away from matching its victory total from a season ago when the Spartans finished 8-23.
San Jose State: Hosts Cal State Bakersfield on Tuesday.
Arkansas: Hosts North Carolina Greensboro on Tuesday at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville.
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The Edible Schoolyard at Hunters Point, established in 2008, is an organic teaching garden and kitchen program at The Willie Mays Boys & Girls Club in San Francisco. It is the first afterschool program in the country to become a founding affiliate of The Edible Schoolyard Project, which was started in Berkeley by Alice Waters. For just $10 a year, cooking and gardening classes are offered to three age groups each week: elementary, middle school, and high school youth. Members from our other eight Clubhouses as well as students from local schools are also exposed to the 2,000 square foot garden during field trips and get to experience delicious cooking classes taught by a professional chef. Signature programs include a vocational pizza oven program and a seasonal farm stand. There are also community food demonstrations and bi-monthly garden work days for parents and family members. The main objective of this program is to involve Club members and their families in all aspects of tending the garden – along with preparing, serving and eating the food – as a way to increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables and develop lifelong healthy eating habits. Our goal is to be the healthiest place for youth in San Francisco!


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Yes/No Detroit
I love Nicholas Sparks' novels, but the movie adaptions aren't always as good as the books. One of my favorite movies in general is The Notebook, even though they majorly changed the book's ending for the movie, but the recent Dear John was not so great. However, I was pleasantly surprised by Safe Haven, which catches your attention from the very beginning of the movie and then will hold it for its entire almost-2 hour runtime.
In the beginning of the film, we see teary-eyed Katie (Julianne Hough) at the bus station, running away from an abusive home situation. She takes a bus to Atlanta and then a connecting bus to get her to North Carolina, where her goal is to keep to herself. She gets a job at the local restaurant, and ends up meeting Alex (Josh Duhamel), a widower with two children who runs the general store. One night, he stops by her house in the woods and leaves a bicycle for her; she's at first offended, since he dropped it off in the middle of the night and thus violated her privacy, in her opinion, but soon she realizes that it was a nice thing for him to do. They strike up a relationship, but when he finds out her secret, she has to tell him about the person she left behind in Boston, and why she's hiding from him now.
I did read Safe Haven but it was a while ago; however, I do remember that it's a little more violent than typical Nicholas Sparks books. Safe Haven grabs our attention by showing this at the beginning of the film, or at least the situation that Hough's character is in, and then revealing a little more throughout in the form of flashbacks. The acting in this film is good, too, and Julianne Hough and Josh Duhamel (who is now 40, but definitely doesn't look it!) have undeniable chemistry together.
Yes, see this movie. When I left the theater, I overheard one woman scornfully say that "only fans of Julianne and Josh Duhamel and teenage girls will like this movie," but I disagree. I am a fan of both actors, yes, but am not a teenage girl, and I liked this movie a lot; it's better than a handful of movies I could name that I've seen recently, and it was engaging and didn't have any slow spots in it. I will say that fans of "chick flicks" may enjoy it more than others, but anyone could enjoy this film, and it's a good choice to see at the theater in a season that's usually filled with only mediocre movies.
Safe Haven is in theaters today, February 14th, and is rated PG-13 with a runtime of 115 minutes. 4 stars out of 5.
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Living your best smartphone life
*Disclosure: This is a Fashionista Event and a promotional item was provided to me. Hosts for this event are Still Blonde after all these Years and ModlyChic.
So we've all been there ... that time when you're on an important phone call, and then the call drops. Or even when you need to use the internet on your smartphone, only to realize that you're at your data limit for the month.
I drive all over the metro Detroit area for movie screenings; because of this, most of the time I know where I'm going, but sometimes, I'm in an unfamiliar area or at an unfamiliar theater and I need GPS to know how to get there and back.
A few months ago, I was headed to the AMC Forum (Sterling Heights area) and I wanted to know the best way to get home from there. My phone kept stalling ... and stalling ... and then the Maps app crashed! Gah! I was extremely frustrated. I was finally able to re-start the phone and get safely home, but it TOOK. SO. LONG. Had the Maps app worked the fir…
Dunkin' Valentine's Day doughnuts {and $25 giveaway!}
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Valentine's Day is coming up this week, and Dunkin' has released some seasonal doughnuts to celebrate!
About the doughnuts:
Valentine's Day is all about love, but why stay trapped in the clichés of the holiday to express it? To help guests say it with donuts, and ease some of the holiday's stress and high expectations, this year Dunkin' is offering new choices as rich, diverse and dynamic as love itself. Dunkin' today unveiled its Valentine's Day lineup, including new Bling Sprinkles Donuts, the return of heart-shaped donuts and its first ever donut that features a perfect pairing of two delicious fillings.
A beloved symbol of the season, heart-shaped donuts are back in several varieties, including Boston Kreme and Jelly, for a limited time at participating Dunkin' locations nationwide. Additionally, this year classic frosted donut varieties are getting dressed up for the season of love wit…
GIVEAWAY - 20 admit-2 screening passes for Zombieland: Double Tap, 10/15 at Emagine Royal Oak {ends 9/25}
Zombieland: Double Tap will be in theaters on October 18th, but 20 of my lucky readers will be able to see it early at the October 15th screening!
About the movie:
After the events of the first film, Columbus, Tallahassee, Wichita and Little Rock move to the American heartland as they face off against evolved zombies, fellow survivors and the growing pains of the snarky makeshift family.
Enter to win via the widget below. Giveaway will end on Wednesday, September 25th, at 11:59pm EST, and winners will be notified the next day via email.
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