(CNSNews.com) - Republican controlled legislatures in large, politically important states such as Pennsylvania, Florida, and Michigan have several Democratic incumbents in their crosshairs as they finalize their 2002 congressional redistricting plans.
But while redistricting could spell trouble for the Democrats in those states, the party might be able to achieve gains in other states.
"In reapportionments, Republicans have felt that the process favored them," said Dr. Robert Speel, assistant professor of political science at Penn State Erie, and 2002 will not be an exception, he said.
Republicans have a distinct advantage over Democrats in the redistricting process for the first time since the 1950s because of GOP gains in state legislatures since 1994, according to Michael Barone, author of "The Almanac of American Politics."
"My estimate is that the redistricting will have a distinct five to ten seat Republican advantage," Barone said. "In states such Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, they are clearly out to reduce the number of Democratic seats."
Since those states will lose congressional seats as a result of a drop in their census figures, Republican lawmakers have the opportunity to redraw political boundaries and force two Democratic incumbents to face off against each other.
The GOP controlled state legislature in Pennsylvania will also try to strengthen Republican control of the state's congressional delegation by forcing several Democrats to run against each other for re-election, and through the creation of a new GOP dominated district.
"The Republicans have decided that they are going to take the ten Democratic seats and carve them up in a way to reduce [the Democratic] seats to the lowest number that they possibly can," said Dr. Terry Madonna, professor of political science. "Pennsylvania loses two [seats], so the obvious thing is to get two seats of Democrats to run against each other, and that they will do in the Pittsburgh area, where they will make Bill Coyne run against Mike Doyle.
"In the eastern part of the state, they are going to force representative Paul Kanjorski, who represents the Wilkes-Barre area to run against Tim Holden who represents Berks and Schuylkill count[ies]," he said.
Madonna also indicates that the GOP legislature will force Democratic Reps. Joe Hoeffel and Robert Borski to face off against each other following the elimination of a suburban Philadelphia congressional district under the Republican plan.
"They will create that [new] district in a way that Borski [has] the clear advantage," Madonna said. "The Republican hope is that Hoeffel will lose and Borski will win."
He said Republicans are creating a new congressional seat in Chester and Berks counties for Republican State Sen. Jim Gerlach to run. According to Madonna, this will leave the Republicans with an 11 to 8 lead in the state's congressional delegation.
"Similar things are happening in Michigan and Ohio, [where] Congressman David Bonior (D-Mich.), the Democratic Whip in the leadership is now running for governor [because of redistricting]," Barone said. Bonior would have had to run against fellow Democratic incumbent Sander Levin if he chose to run for re-election.
The Michigan Information and Research Service (MIRS) has also reported that the redistricting plan will force the dean of the U.S. House, Rep. John Dingell, to run for re-election against Democratic Rep. Lynn Rivers and for Democratic Reps. Bart Stupak and Jim Barcia to run against each other.
According to Barone, Florida Republicans aim to draw two new congressional districts in areas of the state where the GOP is dominant, but he dismissed published reports that Florida Democrats Robert Wexler and Peter Deutsch will be forced to run against each other in the 2002 primary.
Democrats hope to marginalize losses in these states by picking up congressional seats in other states that are more favorable to them.
"The Democrats hope for at least marginal gains perhaps in North Carolina and Georgia," Barone said. "I think that they'll gain at least a seat in Georgia, which gained two seats [in the reapportionment], and similarly with North Carolina, and the Democrats will try to make that [seat] theirs."
"In California it looks like they are going to have an incumbent protection plan with the Democrats getting the sole new seat," he said.
But Greg Speed, spokesman for the Democratic Party's Impact 2000, said Republicans are using partisanship to try to fuel their political advantage next year.
"They (Republicans) are trying to essentially draw an extremely partisan plan to maximize their gains, which is difficult to do historically, when you have courts looking at these plans," Speed said.
Speed indicates that Democrats see hopes in Alabama, Arizona, California, and Colorado among others that will offset any Democratic losses in states where Republicans control the redistricting process. He also said Democrats would not write off Florida.
Democrats believe they will defend all of their Florida congressional seats, while making inroads with the growing Hispanic population.


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Genres Black metal, Thrash metal
Labels Necropolis, Black Sun, I Hate, Regain
Past members Demon (1991–1999) Adrian Erlandsson Devastator (Martin Axenrot) (1999–2000) Apocalyptic Desolator Vengeance from Beyond Insulter of Jesus Christ!
Origin Dals Långed, Sweden (1990)
Members Hellbutcher, Jon Nödtveidt, Peter Stjärnvind
Albums Satanatas, Envoy of Lucifer, Servants of Darkness, Devil's Force, 13 Years
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Nifelheim is a Swedish black metal band. The band was formed in 1990 by the twin brothers Erik and Per Gustavsson, under the stage names Tyrant and Hellbutcher and is known for their "old school" style of black metal.
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Musical style and ideology
Nifelheim was founded in 1990 and recorded the demo tape Unholy Death between 1992 and 1993. The band signed to Necropolis Records and recorded the debut album Nifelheim at Studio Fredman. During this period the band fired their first guitarist "Morbid Slaughter" for having a girlfriend. After this they were joined by John Zweetsloot and Jon Nödtveidt of Dissection on guitars. The band was banned from the studio.
In 1996, the band recorded the Vulcano cover "Witches Sabbat" with guest vocalist Goat (ex-Satanized) for the second Headbangers Against Disco split EP which also featured Usurper (de) and Unpure, and the song "Hellish Blasphemy" for the Gummo soundtrack; the latter was re-recorded for the band's second album, Devil's Force, which featured Zweetsloot and Nödtveidt again.
After a documentary about heavy metal fans which aired in Sweden in 1998, Tyrant and Hellbutcher were given a nickname "Bröderna Hårdrock" which translates to 'The Heavy Metal Brothers' in English.
In 1998, Nifelheim contributed "Die in Fire" to the Bathory tribute album In Conspiracy with Satan – A Tribute to Bathory (de). The band left Necropolis Records and recorded Servants of Darkness in March 2000, which was released through Black Sun Records. In 2001, the band played their first concert as headliner at the 2heavy4you festival in Sweden, followed by other concerts in Europe.
Nifelheim plays old-school black metal inspired by bands like Venom, Bathory, Brazilian thrash metal bands Vulcano, Holocausto and Sarcófago and Czech Master's Hammer. They are also influenced by Iron Maiden; for example, in some arrangements.
The band's lyrics treat Satanism and other topics typical for black metal. Eduardo Rivadavia of AllMusic claimed that "While many of the Norwegian black metal bands of the early 1990s were taking themselves so seriously that heinous acts of murder, church burnings, and the like wound up stealing more headlines than their actual music, Sweden's Nifelheim were shrewdly still treating the genre's Satanic silliness with the appropriate tongue-in-cheek tone. On the surface, this was illustrated by their cartoonish album covers and traditional black metal 'uniform,' consisting of the necessary leather and spikes, bullet belts, pentagrams, and inverted crucifixes." Nifelheim rejected this characterization and cited it as a reason for ceasing to give interviews anymore.
In a 2008 interview with Sweden Rock magazine, members of the band were quoted as making derogatory remarks about deceased Metallica bassist Cliff Burton as well as deceased Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell; stating "I laughed and pissed on a photo of him" and "Too bad Phil Anselmo didn't die too; that was probably the only time I wished Pantera had actually played", about Burton and Abbott respectively. In a statement released to Blabbermouth.net, the band later verified that they had made, and approved the statements before the issue was published.
In a 2010 interview published in Metalion's Slayer (de) fanzine, Tyrant stated that "this 'Dimebag/Burton' fuss that was spammed out as some 'statement' on the internet", and that it disturbed him "more then [sic] ever". Further, he stated that he is "not hating either of these musicians", nor did he intend to "put any disgrace upon their memory". It is unclear if Tyrant was saying the statement was taken out of context, or denying that the statement was ever made. Apparently due to the controversy, that interview has been their last to date. They also mentioned people labeling them as "non serious" as another reason to not give interviews anymore.
Hellbutcher (Per "Pelle" Gustavsson) - vocals
Tyrant (Erik Gustavsson) - bass
Satámas (Tamás Buday) - guitar
Savage Aggressor (Felipe Plaza Kutzbach) - guitar
Disintegrator (Eric Ljung) - drums
1993 - Unholy Death (demo)
1994 - Nifelheim
1997 - Devil's Force
1997 - Headbangers Against Disco Vol. 2 (split EP with Usurper [de] and Unpure)
1997 - "Hellish Blasphemy" on Gummo
1998 - "Die in Fire" on In Conspiracy with Satan – A Tribute to Bathory (de)
2000 - Servants of Darkness
2000 - Unholy Death (EP)
2003 - 13 Years (compilation)
2006 - Tribute to Slayer Magazine (split EP with Sadistik Exekution)
2006 - Thunder Metal (split EP with Vulcano)
2007 - Envoy of Lucifer
2014 - Satanatas (Vinyl EP)
SodomizerNifelheim · 1995
Storm of the ReaperEnvoy of Lucifer · 2007
Infernal Flame of DestructionEnvoy of Lucifer · 2007
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Heather Panza | September 12, 2016
Pittsburgh, PA – It is with great excitement that we share with you the Clear Thoughts Foundation (CTF) will be awarding a $50,000 grant to The Pittsburgh Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases (PIND). Specifically, the grant will go to Dr. Amantha Thathiah, for the application entitled "Role of GPCRs in Alzheimer's Disease". Her proposal on translating the genetics of neurodegenerative disorders into therapeutic strategies aligns with the goals and mission of CTF. After extensive review and gaining a better understanding of her research objectives, the CTF board of directors agreed that her application was most promising in providing valuable knowledge in the area of Alzheimer's research which in turn, we believe, can further the treatment of all dementias.
CTF will be awarding this grant at our biggest fundraiser of the year. The Roll for a Reason Gala will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at J. Verno Studios on the South Side. The event will feature Bubba from Star 100.7 as the emcee and have a Monte Carlo Casino Night theme with celebrity dealers. There will be a live auction, as well as silent and Chinese auction items. There will also be food, spirits, music and more! Too much fun to miss all while raising funds to fight dementia!
CTF's 2015 Gala raised over $100,000 for dementia research.
Worldwide, a person is diagnosed every 4 seconds with a form of dementia.
CTF was established in Pittsburgh in 2010, with the primary purpose to raise funds to discover drugs and novel therapeutics (biogenetics, stem cells, etc.) to stop the effects of dementia and eventually end this terrible disease. CTF has a two-tier fundraising initiative in place for 2016 and beyond. Tier 1 of the initiative is a long-term fundraising goal of $1,000,000 which will be directed towards an individual or organization on the cusp of a clinical trial for a drug to stop dementia. Tier 2 of the initiative will be an annual award of a research grant of approximately $50,000.
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These Are the 10 Best U.S. States for Road Trips
Skip the security lines and checked-bag fees this summer.
By Maria Carter
As much as we'd love to go traipsing off to Europe for a month of sunbathing in St. Tropez, that's not always in the budget (or the work schedule!). The next best thing? Packing up the car for a road trip. No passport, security lines, or checked-bag fees involved.
Need ideas for road-trip destinations? WalletHub's 2015 list of the Best States for Summer Road Trips points the way. The personal finance social network compiled its annual report based on 20 different factors in three equally weighted categories: driving and lodging costs, road conditions and safety, and fun and scenic attractions. The report's authors pulled data from sources like the U.S. Census Bureau, the FBI, the National Highway Safety Administration, and more, in addition to their own in-house research. The states that made the top 10 represent a wide swath of regions around the country — proving that, no matter where you live, you're not far from a drive-worthy destination.
Without further ado, here's the rundown of the top states for road trips around the country:
1. Oregon
With its waterfalls, forests of Douglas firs, and scenic routes through the Willamette Valley, it's no surprise that the Beaver State tied for third place (with Utah) for "Most Scenic Byways." This lush land ranks No. 3 overall for fun and attractions, and No. 4 for road safety, but a trip here may cost a pretty penny: It holds the 32nd spot for driving and lodging costs.
2. Nevada
The Silver State's home to the sparkling Las Vegas Strip, Red Rock Canyon, and half of the Hoover Dam, making it one of the most sought-after getaways to get to by car. It's also the champ of cheap camping, holding WalletHub's top spot for most affordable tent accommodations.
3. Minnesota
National scenic byways like the Minnesota River Valley, Historic Bluff Country, and Gunflint Trail keep motorists coming back to this green, lake-dotted state. Though it's middle-of-the road for travel costs and attractions (ranking at 22 and 19, respectively), it has the safest road conditions in the country. The Minnesota State Fair, Aug. 27 through Sept. 7, is a great excuse to visit; check out some of the insane eats debuting this year.
Diverse terrain, from cityscape to rainforest and mountains to coastline, keeps things interesting in the Evergreen State. This corner of the Pacific Northwest holds the premier spot for fun and scenic attractions, and weighs in at No. 9 for safety and road conditions.
5. Ohio
Another place with a stunning and varied landscape, the Buckeye State encompasses parts of Appalachia and Lake Erie. It scored an enviable 6th and 7th place in road conditions and safety and fun and scenic attractions, respectively. Want to see what its capital has in store? Check out our guide toColumbus (and don't forget to visit the Country Living Fair, Sept. 18-20!).
Utah's Antelope State Park
Head to this desert state for a buoyant dip in the Great Salt Lake or a serene hike in one of its many national parks. It comes in at a not-too-shabby 2nd place for road conditions and safety, and ranks at 17 for fun and scenic attractions.
With Yellowstone National Park within its borders, the Cowboy State's a classic American road trip destination. It nabbed 4th place for the most affordable driving and lodging, and took the 8th spot for road conditions and safety.
8. Colorado
The highest points in the Rocky Mountains are accessible via Colorado's stunning byways (Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park, for example) – reason enough to visit the Centennial State. It also ranks within the top half for three WalletHub categories.
9. North Carolina
The only state on the Atlantic Coast to make the top 10, the Tar Heel State features both beaches and Appalachian mountain trails. It scored 14th place for fun and scenic attractions, as well as having low driving and lodging costs.
Craters of the Moon, Idaho
With the Rocky Mountains in its perimeter and massive swaths of land dedicated to national forests, the Gem State naturally placed highly for fun and scenic attractions. It also holds decent rankings for road safety and travel costs.
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Interesting Stats From the First Round
Vince Vaughn can't make Roberto Luongo's head bleed
With the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs wrapped up, it's time to look over some of the more interesting stats from the Conference Quarterfinals:
Hockey fans were treated to 4 Game Seven games... over a span of 25 hours… get some sleep guys.
There were 3 penalty shots in the first round, with Michael Frolik scoring the only goal on Cory Schneider... poor Chris Connor...
All 3 division winners in the Eastern and Western Conference advanced.
14 games in the first round went to overtime.
There were 14 bench minor penalties called during the first round... get your shit together Guy Boucher
12 goalie changes took place during the 1st round games with a total of 24 goalies making appearances... The Flyers had 3 goalies start for them and still managed to beat Buffalo.
In the first 8 games, there were 4 shutouts recorded - since those first 2 days there were only 5 shutouts in the next 41 games.
The highest attendance during the first round was Game Six of the Vancouver/Chicago series in Chicago - they managed to squeeze 22,014 into the Madhouse… we're not sure how many seats Vince Vaughn needed.
The top four goal scorers had excellent pitching records (goals-assists): Teemu Selanne (6-1), Daniel Briere (6-1), Daniel Sedin (5-2), and Thomas Vanek (5-0).
Claude Giroux was very unselfish - leading all skaters with 8 assists and 1 goal.
Kimmo Timonen led all skaters in plus/minus rating with a +9; Thomas Vanek was already working on his golf swing and finished with a first round low of -6.
Dan Girardi was second in blocked shots with 26 through 5 games… Eric Brewer led with 27 blocks in 7 games… the Secret Service should really hire Girardi to protect Obama.
There was 3 shorthanded goals scored in the 1st round - most notable was Jonathan Toews' beauty in Game Seven with 1:56 left in the 3rd period to force overtime.
James van Riemsdyk led all shooters with 43 shots, 8 more than the next guy.
5 starting goalies had GAAs above 3.00; Antti Niemi had a 4.00 GAA, but his Sharks still advanced to Round Two.
P.K Subban led all skaters in icetime this round with 199:55 TOI played, or 28:33/game…
Boston became the first team to win a series without scoring a powerplay goal (0 for 21) in the series since 2003 when the Anaheim Ducks were Mighty and beat the Detroit Red Wings.
Mark Recchi at age 43, became the 3rd oldest player to score a goal in a Game Seven playoff game… 2nd is Chelios at 45, and 1st is obviously Gordie Howe at 52 years young.
Pittsburgh Penguins had the most time on the powerplay out of all the teams in Round 1 with 58:51 - but only scored 1 goal with the man advantage… we think they missed Sidney Crosby.
Vancouver through their weight around at Chicago with a playoff leading 281 hits, the next closest was the Penguins with 222.
Many have already said it, but we want to know what you think - was this the best first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs ever?
Brad April 28, 2011 at 2:09 AM
It has to be up there, doesn't get much better than two Game 7's going to Overtime. I was so happy to see Toews score that goal... even though they lost, Henrik Sedin could really learn how to be a captain like that. All heart.
Flyers should go back to BOB
FUCK THE LEAFS
I can't remember a better first round of hockey. Even with injuries, all the series were exciting to watch and they all had their own flair to it. My favourite series was the Vancouver/Chicago series that was pushed to the brink in overtime of game seven. Roberto Luongo beat his demons that night.
Teemu Selanne better play another year. Great player and had an awesome season.
Mark April 28, 2011 at 7:12 PM
Brad love that you are following the NHL playoffs and Dirty Dangle from Australia. How are you watching the games?
Brad April 28, 2011 at 8:22 PM
Haha of course man it's playoff time! I bought the NHL Gamecenter Live thing, it's only $20 a month and I can watch any game I want. The only thing is here all the games take place between 9:00AM-3:00PM a day ahead, but they are still live. :D
Michael F April 28, 2011 at 9:45 PM
I'm doing the same thing Brad from the UK!
Jenny May 2, 2011 at 3:58 PM
Vince Vaughn was a pretty good looking guy before he got all fat.


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Norfolk hospital's use of copper-infused linens, surfaces linked to lower infection rates, study shows
By Elizabeth Simpson
The use of copper to ward off infection goes back to ancient Egyptian times, when it was used to sterilize chest wounds.
Now it's popping up in hospitals in the form of bed linens, patient gowns and countertops, and a paper being released this week centers on a local hospital where copper-infused products were linked to a drop in hospital-acquired infections.
It's not the first such study done on the subject, but it is the largest clinical trial of copper products in a hospital setting. While copper's germ-fighting properties are well documented, this study tried to hone in on the role surfaces like countertops and bed linens play in transmitting infection.
The results, which are being presented this week at a conference organized by the Infectious Disease Society of America, showed an 83 percent decrease in Clostridium difficile, a persistent bacterial infection that has grown to epidemic proportions. There was also a 78 percent decrease in drug-resistant infections, such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, when compared to a control group.
More study is needed, and this 10-month trial did have limitations, such as different types of patients in the comparison groups, and the fact that the tower with the copper products was newer with larger rooms than the control wing in a 1970s-era section of the hospital. It was a retrospective study, rather than one that shows direct cause and effect.
Still, the data build on smaller studies showing the same positive impact of copper-infused products, according to a doctor who reviewed the study as an outside validator. Dr. Costi Sifri, hospital epidemiologist at the University of Virginia Health System, said the data are significant, even with study limitations.
"Hospitals are looking for everything they can do to improve patient safety and reduce transmission of pathogens," he said. "The idea of something that is always on and easy to implement has a lot of appeal."
Hospitals are under pressure by both patients and federal health officials to reduce the number of hospital-acquired infections. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 650,000 patients contract one of these infections annually in the country.
Sentara Healthcare decided to do the study after the hospital system was approached by two Virginia companies more than four years ago: Norfolk-based EOS Surfaces LLC makes countertops, bathroom sinks, bedside tables and bed rails with a copper product that's been certified as antimicrobial by the Environmental Protection Agency. Richmond-based Cupron Inc. produces copper-infused bed linens, thermal blankets, patient gowns, towels and washcloths.
Because Sentara was getting ready to build a new tower at Sentara Leigh Hospital, the products were installed in 124 patient rooms. The study compared infections of those patients in 2014 to a control group in a 1970s-era wing of the hospital. After that study was complete, Sentara did another comparison when the second tower of Leigh was constructed with all 250 beds in the new towers and compared them with two other Sentara hospitals that did not have the copper products. That study is finished and the results are expected next year.
Dr. Gene Burke, who is medical director for clinical effectiveness of Sentara, said the results were positive enough that the health system added the linens, countertops and bed rails to Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, Sentara CarePlex in Hampton and Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, along with an assisted-living center on Newtown Road in Norfolk. Eventually all their hospitals will have the copper products, and the health system is also looking at using them in long-term-care facilities.
"We were surprised at the magnitude of the improvement," Burke said.
He said the hospital system works hard at human-based infection controls, such as hand-washing and medical device protocols, but this is something that works outside humans: "You can put it in place and walk away and it continues to work."
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Another Western Star to assist with Payne's Livestock continued growth.
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Four years ago, Danny Payne realised a long held ambition of starting up his own transport business with the aim of making Payne's Livestock Transport a significant player in the livestock transport business. Today Payne's Livestock has expanded to the extent that Danny now operates three Western Stars with B-Double trailers to enable him to cope with the increased demand for his services.
Starting off initially in the Gippsland area, today Danny carts throughout Victoria, all of NSW and as far as Southern Queensland; in Danny's words "wherever we need to go".
Danny works hand-in-hand with his father's business, Payne's Transport; Danny's family has been involved in the transport business for four generations. In addition to driving for his father's business, Danny also subs for many larger companies carting mainly sheep and cattle.
"I love working in the livestock industry – I understand and enjoy working in this business, I know the people involved and they know me. Payne's Livestock has built up an excellent reputation over the years based on a commitment to customer satisfaction and the understanding that our success is linked to mutually beneficial relationships. This is the reason we have people continually calling us to request our services," Danny said.
The new 4900 FXT Star was ordered back in May but not delivered until October. Danny has spent a lot of time getting the truck specs just right and also having a lot of additional customised work done in the 54 inch Stratosphere sleeper cab.
This includes a fridge freezer, microwave, TV, an 'Icepack' air conditioning system, and additional cupboards and storage space behind the passenger seat which comes complete with a roll out table.
"The Stratosphere cab is perfect – it's really comfortable and roomy. You can stand up and walk around which is great when you're getting up in the mornings – it's bloody fantastic," he went on to say.
Like his other Western Star trucks, the exterior has had plenty of additional work done to it including extra stainless, custom toolboxes, LED driving lights, plus a special paint job including sign writing to Danny's exacting specifications and a heavy duty custom bullbar.
Like the first Western Star this new unit runs a 15 litre 600hp Cummins ISXe5 engine. "I've always liked Cummins and the 15 ISXe5 engine with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology is a beauty with great power and torque," Danny explained.
A key factor in Danny's decision to remain with Western Star was the service he has received over the last few years from Patterson Cheney. "We had another brand for a while and never received half the service that we get from Patterson Cheney. Sales consultant Bob Fuerst has been fantastic to deal with - I really can't emphasise that enough," he said.
Like any successful expanding company Danny relies on both his drivers and support staff to assist in the smooth running of the business. "I have a new bookkeeper Wendy Trenerry, who has been a tremendous asset for us; she's put a number of processes and procedures in place which has increased our professionalism and ensured our customer service is maintained as we expand. She really has helped transform my business," Danny added.
Evidence of Danny's passion for the livestock business and assisting others in need was the 2018 Drought Relief effort that was co-coordinated by him late last year. The relief effort was supported by a number of truck, transport and related companies, the result of which was a total of eight trailer loads of hay being delivered to farms throughout NSW that had been adversely affected by the extreme drought.
With some of the best-looking Westerns Stars on the road coupled with Danny's drive and determination, Payne's Livestock Transport looks set to continue to prosper.
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After the summer holidays next year... Im going to be in Secondary school..
Im in Primary 6 right now..
Primary 7 after the summer holidays which starts in 3 weeks. Then i have another year of primary school..
It feels like i was just in Primary 1 last year..
I honestly cant believe how fast it has been.
i think this is kinda off topic but what do you mean by primary school and secondary school?
I think primary means Elementary and Secondary means Junior High.
If that's what you mean, I'm going through the same thing only it's happening this year~ Bye bye Elementary, hello Junior!
If that's what you mean, I'm going through the same thing~ Bye bye Elementary, hello Junior!
But how does that make sense I mean middle school is after elementary?
Well, Elementary is before Middle School (also called Junior High) and Middle School is after Elementary and if you look up "what is primary school called in America", you'll find elementary, elementary, and more elementary. Then if you look up "what is secondary school called in America", you'll find junior high, high school, and middle school. Makes perfect sense when you kinda dissect it.
There probably grades like 6th grade and 7th grade.
How could she be in 6th or 7th grade when she is 10? Skip a grade maybe? Start kinder early?
I'm just giving an example since I saw 6 and 7. Her school's probably different than others so that might be the reason why it's a bit weird.
Literally in Scotland, School start at the age of 4 then goes to primary 1(4-5),2(5-6),3(6-7),4(7- ,5(8-9),6(9-10),7(10-11) then goes to high school.Well i think .
This makes every clearer! I knew she lived in another country, but I didn't know which one. At least I was on the right track. Well I hope next year will be the best school year ever for you!


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[London, ENGLAND] Fiber optic operator and Internet service provider Jazztel plc announced Monday its listing on the Spanish "Nuevo Mercado" (New Market).
Jazztel completed its listing at the Madrid Stock Market ready for business Monday morning, trading under the symbol JAZ. It is also listed on both EASDAQ and NASDAQ, where it trades under JAZZ.
Jazztel, which sold its shares in the Spanish portal Ya.com to T-Online earlier this year, believes the listing will help the company gain new investors. Many Spanish retail and institutional investors only buy shares that are listed in Spain.
"We expect liquidity of our shares to increase over time as we broaden our investor base and analyst following," said Chief Executive Miguel Salms.
Jazztel is currently constructing a fiber optic telecommunications network in Spain and Portugal, and already has 4,200 kilometers of backbone fully operational. During the first nine months of this year it had EUR 88.5 million (US $75 million) in revenues.
Whereas most of the telecoms companies quoted on the Spanish Stock Market operate across many countries, Jazztel's operations are focused on the Iberian peninsula. The company now claims to be "the primary Iberia-only alternative for investors" who wish to invest in telcos on the Spanish market.
Following its divestment of Yacom Internet Factory in September, Jazztel acquired Adatel, a systems integrator for SMEs in Spain specializing in vertical wiring, PBX installation and data networks installation and maintenance. The two deals have given the company an entirely different profile -- one that may well be more attractive to Spanish investors.
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Once Upon a Time: "Snow Drifts"/ "There's No Place Like Home" Looking Ahead
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After an amazing half season, Once Upon A Time wraps up its 3rd season with possibly one of the strongest conclusions yet. In many way this season finale could have been taken as a series finale, closing all storylines that had been introduced since Season 1 – that is if you ignore the last 5 minutes. So what happened, where will they go and why did these two episodes seem so familiar? These questions and more will be answered in this weeks 'Looking Ahead' – and the final one for Season 3.
Note: For the sake of story purposes – and airing preference – , the episodes 'Snow Drifts' and 'There's No Place Like Home' will both be discussed in this article.
Once Upon A Time … We Went Back To The Future:
So let me get this straight: After ending up in the past, Emma messes up her parents meeting – which involved a tree and a carriage – and has no choice but to reunite them at a Ball when she notices their future is being erased from the story book. Despite many twists and turns, history is set right, Emma gets to see the moment her parents fall in love and – thanks to the help of one eccentric and intelligent individual – gets back to her time. WHY does this sound so familiar?
Oh yah, that's right. This episode was basically the entire plot of Back To The Future (1985). Not a small reference here or there, but it was more like we were being beaten over the head with it. Now sure there were some differences – one parent being betrothed, two people traveling rather than one, etc – but the similarities went beyond a slight 'Who do I look like? Marty McFly?" joke. For the love of God, Rumplestiltskin aka The dark One was Doc Brown – or should I say 'The Doc One'.
Back To The Future Once Upon A Time
Marty interrupts when parents first met Emma interrupts when parents first met
Dad is in a tree over a car Mom is in a tree over a carriage
Marty seeks assistance from the past version of a genius who is like a father-figure to him Emma seeks assistance from the past version of Rumplestiltskin who is like a father (since he is her sons Grandfather)
With history changed, Marty's brothers and sisters begin to fade away from the family photo he brought with him With history changed, the stories in the Fairytale book Emma brought with her begin to fade
Must reunite parents at a ball, which is interrupted by a bully Must reunite parents at a ball, which is interrupted by the Evil Queen
Marty assumes the fake identity of Darth Vadar to help get his parents together
Emma assumes the fake identity of Princess Leia to help get her parents together
All these overwhelming plot parallels aside, this was actually a great route for the show to take in these final two episodes. This whole season Emma was struggling with where she belonged. From admitting she was a lost girl in the first half to desperately trying to return to the fake life in New York during the second half, Emma loneliness was overwhelming at some points.
Even Blackbeard makes an appearance in this time travel story
Emma never had a connection to her Enchanted Forest past/parents. She was always an outsider who just came in to find her he was the end result of a fairytale love story that happened a long time ago. By going back in time Emma not only saw her parents love story, but also became a part of their love story by getting them together.
"Snow Drifts"?
The episode title "There's No Place Like Home" is pretty self-explanatory, but what about "Snow Drifts". There's no snow to speak of; however, my theory is that this title actually means Snow – as in Snow White. Instead of "a deposit of snow sculpted by wind into a mound", we see how the history of Snow White has 'drifted' from its natural course thanks to an unseen force and how change after change begins to 'pile up'.
First Emma and Hook must make sure her parents meet another way since they messed up the initial meeting. After setting things back on track and setting the meet at the ball, they don't account for The Evil Queen to show up. This leads to Snow dropping the ring and Emma getting captured. Once these problems are fixed by going to Regina's castle, Snow ends up using the dark fairy dust before its original use at the Troll Bridge.
Every time Emma and Hook try to fix things, a new unseen problem arises from something happening out of order. Thankfully, Snow is great at bluffing and her and Charming get back on course through their own doings. This just goes to show that some things are meant to happen one way or another.
Paradox:
One thing you're probably wondering is HOW could Hook punch himself in the face and it not have consequences. For all you Doctor Who fans, that is clearly a paradox. To interact with your past self has dire consequences as it is, but physically interacting with them would throw the timeline into chaos. So how could Hook do it?
My usual explanation for moments such as these is 'wibbly wobbly timey wimey stuff', but this time I'm going to give a much simpler reason: He was drunk. Think about it. I'm sure sometime or another someone has punched his/herself in the face when he/she was drunk.
The Doc One – Rumplestiltskin:
As one of my two favorite characters, I always enjoy seeing Rumplestiltskin in his element, especially when he's throwing hand gestures left and right. Seeing his hatred for Hook while Hook has moved past his hatred of Rumple also cast Hook in a very charming light and offered up a base-line for how much the characters of Hook and Rumple have changed from their past selves.
Added humor was found when Rumple overheard he "falls for the help" as well as after he takes the memory potion and forgets everything that just happened – and why he's in his vault. Though beyond the humor and 'Return to Rumple Greatness' that only Robert Carlyle can bring to the role, the best part of seeing old Rumple was seeing the hope in his eyes when he learned he would see his son – as well as the heartbreak when he learned he would find him only to lose him.
Emma's words about Neal break through Rumple's notions that he can change things and he learns to accept what happens. We'll see this again later one when Snow and Charming announce the name of their son as Prince Neal. The look on Rumple's face is so complex. There is still overwhelming sadness at the loss of his son, but also acceptance and gratitude. He knows he must move on and is thankful for Charming and Snow honoring his son in this way.
I have never been more pleased at the resurrection of a character than Rumplestiltskin /Mr. Gold. Robert Carlyle is an amazing actor and has turned this seemingly dark character into one charming, deep and charismatic character who has a good heart beneath his scaly exterior. Bravo dearie, bravo.
"I Will Always Find You" – Charming Hook:
"One of those days I'm going to stop chasing this woman" – Hook
Another unexpected bright side of these time travel episodes was that we got a chance to remember Season 1 and see just how similar Emma and Hook are with Snow and Charming. Earlier in the episode we heard Charming joke – and then bite his tongue – about how Emma is so much like her mother. This idea is then reinforced later when we see Emma ruin Regina's love life out of trying to be a good person – similar to how Snow ruined Regina's love life years earlier. We've heard how Emma is like Snow, but this episode actually showed us how similar Hook and Charming are.
When Hook and Charming are sitting by the fire and discussing love, we see their ideals are actually quite similar. In addition to this, we've seen Hook do the very thing Charming always told Snow White, 'find her'. Whether separated by a curse or jumping into a time vortex, Hook always chased Emma no matter what. Thankfully this all worked out in the end.
There's No Place Like Home – Love & Family:
As we learned in the flashbacks, Emma never felt like she belonged anywhere and adopted the philosophy that home is the place you miss – and as the old saying goes, 'you don't know what you have until its gone.' When she saw Snow White 'die' in front of her, that was the final straw Emma needed to realize where she belonged. It was her call to stop running and accept who she is as well as who she belongs with.
In the past we saw some sweet Emma and Hook moments, but nothing like this episode. From their waltz to Hook punching himself to defend Emma's honor, we see a lot of romantic moments between these two. It is only after Emma accepted that Storybrooke is her home – and putting Neal behind her with her tearful farewell with past Rumple – that she becomes open to love again and realizes what's right in front of her – literally.
We knew Hook was quiet about his missing year and how he returned to this realm. We thought the Ariel story had explained it all, but there was one part that outdid all the rest; and it was the part he wanted to keep from Emma until it was the right time to tell her. In order to return to this realm, Hook abandoned his crew to outrun the new curse and then sold his beloved ship so he could procure a magic bean that could bring him back to Emma.
Emma is no longer the girl running from her past and happiness. She has accepted everything and now has a heart of a true believer – with tremendous light powers to boot. Though Emma isn't the only one who's arrived at a happy ending.
The Dark Married One:
Like a child trying to hide his mess, Rumplestiltskin alters the video footage of the jail to make it seem as though Zelena had just enough magic left to kill herself, but there is one thing he can't hide from: guilt – especially when that guilt comes from his new wife.
This episode Rumple and Belle finally got married. With Dr Hopper presiding and Belle's crazy over-protective father giving her away (and giving Rumple his blessing), this was the perfect way of tying in storylines from Seasons 1 and 2 as well. Though the highlight of this scene wasn't the wedding itself, but specifically Belle's vows. I'm fairly certain that anyone watching teared up a little bit during their wedding vows:
Belle: Rumple, this thing we have has never been easy. I've lost you so many times, I've lost you to darkness to weakness and finally to death. But now I realize, I realizes that I have not spent my life losing you, I've spent my life finding you.
Rumple: Belle, when we met I wasn't just unloved and unloving. I was an enemy of love. Love had only brought me pain, the walls were up but you brought them down, you brought me home, you brought light into my life and chased away all the darkness. And I vow to you, I will never forget the distance between who I was and what I am. I owe more to you than I could ever say. How you can see the man behind the monster, I will never know.
Belle: That monster's gone, and the man beneath him may be flawed, but we all are. And I love you for it. Sometimes the best book has the dustiest jacket and the best teacup is chipped.
From comparing Rumple to a dusty book (the things Belle loves most) to calling herself a chipped teacup (the thing that began to embody Belle in Rumple's mind), this speech perfectly called to mind their Season 1 flashbacks and give the perfect ending to their tale.
Could the reveal that Rumple killed Zelena be bad news for his and Belle's marriage? Possibly, but remember this. Rumple spent decades trying to move heaven and earth to find his son, just to lose him in a trick by the Wicked Witch. A trick that didn't only kill his son, but also resulted in Rumple hurting the people he's come to find joy with. Did he lie and deceive Belle? Yes, but not because he's a trickster and meant her harm. He deceived her because he had no other choice and simply could live with the grief this woman had put him through.
Not to revive the comparisons, but in the sequel to Back To The Future, Marty takes something 'out of time' and brings it back to his time, which horribly alters the future. From the moment we meet this woman whom Emma wants to save, we know something is bad about her. We know that something about her presence will ruin someone's present. Whether you realized she was Robin Hood's wife at the end or when she first appeared like I did, bringing Marian back to their time was an awful idea that'll have horrible consequences for Regina.
Marian's presence effectively ruins her happy ending with Robin in many ways. For starters, she's Robin Hood's wife. We also learned in this episode that Regina's execution order was the thing that was supposed to kill her. Despite all these awkward situations and revelations to come, I don't think Regina will go back to being evil. She has come so far this season and to undo that would be awful for the show.
Robin and Roland embrace Marian
Also note how when Regina accused Emma of being as bad as her mother, she didn't say "I'll destroy you' or anything of the sort. She simply warns Emma that she hopes Emma didn't bring anything else with her. Regina's learned from her past and saw in Zelena how filling yourself with vengeance only hurts you in the end. Regina's love life might be up in ruins right now, but I'm sure she'll stay on the side of good.
Season 4 Never Bothered Me Anyway:
Early in the episode, Belle mentioned Rumple's dark vault in the Enchanted Forest, a place where he kept the most dangerous magic that even he didn't understand. When we finally see the vault, it's enormous. There is literally storyline after storyline of dangerous objects in this vault. Since we met Medusa earlier this season, we know Greek mythology exists somewhere out there so I was totally expecting Pandora's Box. What we got, I didn't expect in the slightest.
"Where I store the magic that is too dark or unpredictable even for me!" – Rumple
Next Season – or at least first half of the season – will be based off the popular Disney movie Frozen. Adam Horowitz and Eddy Kitsis had spoken about their desire to bring some of Frozen to Once, but I personally feel like this was much too soon. Between the super close up her back and just something about the style of filming here, it just seemed too rushed and last minute added. This seemed more like a ratings grab to expand their audience for next season.
To be fair, I think they can do a great job with the Frozen material, but I'm just worried about certain things. For example, if Elsa drops someone off a building and says 'Let it go' I might pass out from sheer disappointment. That being said, I don't think they'd pull anything that corny. Elsa is a good character who is the product of fear. We've seen character stories and allegiances changed before (ie: Peter Pan), but I think Elsa has the potential to be the next Regina – a redeemed villain in the end.
Ever After:
All and all this was a great season finale that honestly seemed more like a series finale than a season finale. With so many stories wrapped up, I'm worried an extra season might spoil these already existing happy endings – like how Regina's was just made more complicated. With new characters set to join next season such as the Knave of Hearts from spinoff Once Upon A Time in Wonderland, it's entirely possible that the happy endings we got in this finale will stay happy and we'll have a new bunch of central characters to explore in Season 4.
PS: Why Are You Still Alive?
One last comment on this finale is something that you easily could have missed: Princess Aurora. Last time we saw her and her husband, they were turned into flying monkeys for spilling the details about Zelena's plan. Early in these episode, Leroy mentions how Aurora was changed back into a human before she gave birth to a baby flying monkey; and then at the episodes end we see her – in Enchanted Forest garb – alone in Storybrooke. HOW?
You! You there on the side in the white dress! HOW ARE YOU STILL HERE?
We know that with Zelena dead her past spells die off as well, but how is Aurora still around. We saw all of Zelena's flying monkeys killed except one, which reverted into Little John just in time. Where was Monkey Aurora during the fight? It's sad that even in flying monkey form Aurora contributes nothing to the story. And where's Prince Phillip? And how do these 4th tier characters keep getting revived and poor Sheriff Graham is still heart broken . . . I mean crushed. If Aurora's still alive, the writers better give her a story worthy of it. Maybe – Warning, Crazy Insightful Panda Theory in 3 …2 … 1
Since characters on this show have more than one identity sometimes (ie: Rumple being Rumple, Beast and Tik Tok the Croc), maybe Aurora is also Anna, Elsa's younger sister. I say this because they both have sort of reddish hair and Aurora really needs a central important role if she's going to be conveniently brought back from certain death. Though age difference and passing of time could be a problem with this, which makes it more of a hope than a drastically thought out theory. We shall find out next Season when Once Upon A Time returns this fall. #FrozenIsComing
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I have used a column in the database when you log on to be 1 and when you log off 0
But if the user has to close the browser the value in the database does not return to 0

A: Save the ID of the person in the database(sessions). If the person logs out, you remove the ID out of the database. If the ID is still in the database and the person tries to log in on another browser, you just check if the session with the value of the ID of the person exists in the column where you saved the ID in the first place, then dont give them access to any pages and just show a message like:"You're already logged in."
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Sister Mary Lou Smith, DHS, entered eternal life on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at St. Joseph Living Center in Windham, CT. Mary Lou was 90 years old.
Mary Lou was born in North Providence, RI on February 5, 1932 and was the 14th of 15 children in her family.
Mary Lou entered the Congregation of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit in 1950 and made her first profession in 1953 at the Holy Spirit Provincial House.
The young religious attended Diocesan Sisters' College housed on the Annhurst College campus in South Woodstock, Ct and graduated with a BA degree in education that she immediately put to use by entering the scene of classroom teaching. During her teaching career she served Catholic Schools in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Alabana. She also served as principal in several schools .
Seeking to broaden her perspective and serve in a different setting, Siser was certified as a Nursing Assistant and worked at Villa St. Joseph, a nursing facility for the DHS in Putnam, at the Holy Spirit Provincial House and at Lifetime Medical in Pawtucket, RI. Mary Lou retired in 1999 and immediately offered her services in All Saints Psrish in Anniston, Alabama where she ministered to families that were economically deprived. She endeared herself to one and all before returning to Putnam to officially retire in 2003.
Mary Lou remained an active member of the Provincial House community until her move to St. Joseph Living Center in 2017.
Funeral services for Sister will be held at St. Joseph Church 99 Jackson Street in Willimantic on Monday, July 18 at 11:00 a.m. The mass will be preceded by a wake service at 10:15. Burial will be at St Mary Cmetery on Providence Street in Putnam at 2:00 p.m..
Sr. Mary Lou, we remember your dedication, your determination and the love you so willingly shared. May you now intercede for us and for all who care for the needy and the vulnerable as you enjoy the eternal reward that is now yours.
Memorial gifts may be made to the DHS Retirement Fund at PO Box 497 Putnam, CT 0626
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Spontaneous Office Romance With Older Woman
by Damon
What's your race/ethnicity? Mixed / Multiracial
What continent do you live on? Australia
What country and/or city do you live in? Sydney
What's your occupation? Business owner
How many sexual partners have you had in your life (including oral sex)? 25 approx
How long ago did this hookup happen? 9-10 years
How long did you know the person before this hookup? For 1 to 3 years
Tell us about your PARTNER(S). What did they look like? How well did you know them, had you hooked up before? How/Where did you meet them? How did you feel about them before the hookup? Let's call her B. This happened around 10 years ago when I was working as her assistant on a freelance basis. We'd go from project to project, and we'd work together a few times a year. She never did say how old she was, but I'd assume she was around 15 years older than me. I'd always had an attraction to older women since high school, so sleeping with an older woman was a fantasy of mine.
I found B attractive, but I was professional and never let on that I was interested as I valued our working and personal relationship. She was a brunette, slim, and had a big smile and easygoing manner. She had a slight bohemian vibe and was very confident and funny, which I found sexy. I'd occasionally think of her while masturbating and leave it at that!
How/where did the hookup BEGIN? What led to it? Was planning involved? Who instigated it? We had worked late one day and were the last left in the office. It was the end of the week on a busy project, so she suggested we finish one of the bottles of wine that was opened earlier. I poured us both glasses, and we finished up our work while chatting and joking as we usually did.
Towards the end of our second glass each, she noticed one of the songs that we played during the day and asked me to turn it up, saying she loved that song. She said it was a great one to dance to, and I joked that I'm a terrible dancer. She was leaning on a table near me and things had been getting a little flirty. She was wearing a long flowery dress and a long headband, which she was twirling between her fingers. I took this as a bit of a sign. She said something along the lines that I'm being modest and she's sure I'd be a good dancer. I was protesting, and she reached over and took my hand and pulled me in. No words were said, just lots of eye contact and smiling. She leaned in close, and we swayed together. Her slim body was pressed against me, and she took my hand. She held it and slung it around her back as I pulled in close.
What happened DURING the hookup? What sexual behaviors took place (e.g., oral, vaginal, anal, kinky stuff)? How did you feel during it? How did they behave toward you? Were they a good lover? What did you talk about? How did it end? After a bit more close dancing and eye contact, we began to kiss. I was getting hard by this point, and she was using her free hand to rub my cock through my pants. The kissing and fondling were becoming more urgent by this point, and I was starting to unbutton the front of her dress and kiss her breasts through her lacy bra. I had checked earlier that we were alone in the office when I poured the wine, but she said that we should lock the door so there is a bit of notice in case anyone walked in. I quickly did that, and when I got back to the desk, she was finishing her wine and motioning me to come closer.
We resumed kissing, and she started unbuttoning my shirt and belt. She placed down her glass and I used that cue to push her down onto the desk and with my two hands, I hiked up her dress and removed her underwear. She had beautiful long legs and a lovely trimmed pussy. I kissed and licked her on both legs from the feet to her pussy and lightly blew on her clit, which she loved. I teased her for a bit, kissing around her pussy and ass but only licking her clit now and then, which was fun. Eventually, she grabbed me by the hair and pushed my head into her, and I started going down on her. She tasted amazing and was really enjoying it. Things were heating up, and I escalated proceedings by entering two fingers as well. She was moaning and writhing a lot by this point, and she pushed me off and said it was my turn.
She pulled down my pants and started nibbling my cock through my boxers. She was running her arms up and down my chest. The best part was her beautiful eyes as she looked up at me with my cock in her mouth. After a minute, she pulled down the boxers and took me in her mouth. She pulled her dress down off her shoulders and was playing with her pussy while sucking me off. The next part is a blur, but after a while, I pulled her back up, and she stepped out of her dress and removed her bra. I didn't want to come early, so we stood kissing for a bit while I played with her pussy. I laid her back on the desk, and she guided me in to her wet pussy. I started slowly thrusting while playing with her clit. She was massaging one breast with one hand and covering her mouth with the other, groaning. My thrusting became more urgent, and I could feel an orgasm coming on. I pulled out, went down on her again (which annoyed her a bit, playfully), and then, I reentered her. I pounded away, and since she was very wet by this point, things were very noisy.
I came quickly after that, so I went back down and began eating her out again. She was rubbing my cum all over her stomach and the smell was quite strong, which I remember well. I ate her pussy until she jerked and arched her back and I could taste her salty cum. At this point, we laughed and said, "Wow, how did this happen?" She pointed out that I was still hard, and I said that I wasn't done fucking her. She said she liked the sound of that, and we started kissing while she took some tissues and wiped her stomach.
She then led me to the couch where she went back down on me, and we fucked in a few positions, mostly cowgirl, until we had at least one more orgasm each. Remember the long handband/scarf I said she was wearing – at one point, I pulled that off and tied her hands together while I fucked her from behind.
After we finished, we laid on the couch kissing, and I said that I owed her a date. She said she'd love that except she's married (which I knew) and laughed. Eventually, we put our clothes back on and went for a quick dinner. Things weren't awkward, and I dropped her to a taxi.
What happened AFTER the hookup? How did you feel about it the next day? What are/were your expectations/hopes for the future with this person? How do you feel about them now? The next day we spoke on the phone and it wasn't awkward. Her husband was away, and I went over to her place on the Sunday for lunch, which led to some nice afternoon sex. At work the following week, things were flirty, but we kept it together. We mostly kept it to looks and a quick kiss when we knew there was no-one around.
On the second last day of the project, we hooked up again at the office. In the late afternoon, she came past my desk and said she had something for me. She said to close my eyes and open my hand. I did as she asked, and I felt her place some soft fabric on my palm. I opened my eyes to see her smirking and walking away. In my hand was her red satin g-string. My cock immediately went hard, and since everyone was still in the office, I was genuinely worried I wouldn't be able to last the rest of the day without jerking off! She texted me at her desk to instruct me to wrap her g-string around my cock and that she'll pull it off me later. This made me even hornier, but I did as she asked.
I managed to distract myself for the last few hours by surrounding myself with other people, and when the office finally cleared out, I pushed her up against a wall, and we were urgently kissing as she was undressing me. She said she was already wet thinking about her panties wrapped around my cock. I took her to the sofa and bent her over the back of it where she lifted up her skirt and I went in without going down on her. As expected, neither of us didn't last long, but we both came. And yes her panties stayed wrapped around the base of my cock, so by the end of it, they were quite wet!
We played around a bit more and went back to my place where we had more sex, and she spent the night.
After this project, we spoke again and things were fine. I started seeing someone, and since we went onto other projects, things fizzled out. But, I've since run into her on occasion over the years, and we maybe exchange a knowing glance. But now, we each have partners and don't speak about those fun weeks.
What precautions did you take to prevent STIs and pregnancy? (Check all that apply) None, Withdrawal
What were your motives for this hookup? Fun, pleasure, horniness, Attraction to partner(s), Learning new things, experimenting, Intoxication
To whom did you talk about the hookup? How did they react? I haven't told anyone.
What was the BEST thing about this hookup? It was the most spontaneous, best sex I've had. I also gained a lot of confidence from the encounter and was less shy about approaching women after that.
What was the WORST thing about this hookup? She did feel bad she was cheating on her husband, and I, in turn, felt bad about that as well. I don't think their marriage was going so well, and she had remarried last I heard.
Has this hookup changed the way you think about casual sex, sexuality, or yourself in general? As mentioned, the confidence boost was great. It was also a good affirmation that women can be just as forward and well, horny as men and that they can instigate it.
Anything else you want to add about this hookup? I'm married now but still very much fantasize about the older woman. I haven't acted on it though.
What are your thoughts on casual sex more generally, the role it has played in your life, and/or its role in society? What would you like to see changed in that regard? I'm all for casual sex, as long as it is done safely and with respect (admittedly our encounter had a third party involved which isn't ideal). It allows people to get to know themselves and their partners.
What do you think about the Casual Sex Project? It's a fantastic resource and great place of shared experiences. It's very human as well, and I love reading the various ways people make connections.


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import concat from './concat'
import mockSignal from '../internal/mockSignal'

let s, t
let next, error, complete
let emit

describe('concat', () => {
  beforeEach(() => {
    s = mockSignal()
    t = mockSignal()

    next = jest.fn()
    error = jest.fn()
    complete = jest.fn()

    emit = { next, error, complete }
  })

  it('emits a value when the current signal emits a value', () => {
    concat([s, t])(emit)

    expect(next).not.toHaveBeenCalled()
    s.next(1)
    s.next(2)
    s.complete()
    t.next(3)
    s.next(4)
    t.complete()
    t.next(5)
    expect(next).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(3)
    expect(next).toHaveBeenNthCalledWith(1, 1)
    expect(next).toHaveBeenNthCalledWith(2, 2)
    expect(next).toHaveBeenNthCalledWith(3, 3)
  })

  it('emits an error when the current signal emit an error', () => {
    concat([s, t])(emit)

    expect(error).not.toHaveBeenCalled()
    s.error('foo')
    expect(error).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(1)
    expect(error).toHaveBeenLastCalledWith('foo')
    s.complete()
    t.error('bar')
    expect(error).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(2)
    expect(error).toHaveBeenLastCalledWith('bar')
  })

  it('completes when all of the given signals are completed', () => {
    concat([s, t])(emit)

    s.complete()
    expect(complete).not.toHaveBeenCalled()
    t.complete()
    expect(complete).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(1)
  })

  it('unmounts the given signals when the unsubscribe function is called', () => {
    const unsubscribe = concat([s, t])(emit)

    expect(s.unmount).not.toHaveBeenCalled()
    s.complete()
    expect(s.unmount).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(1)
    expect(t.unmount).not.toHaveBeenCalled()
    unsubscribe()
    expect(t.unmount).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(1)
  })
})


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Real scale drawings enable us to simply take a stroll through our projects, even before they are built.
The ability to visualize the unbuilt is an important part of the architectural profession: Both in order to evaluate – and communicate concepts and solutions. However, the bodily sensation of scale or the notion of simply walking through a room cannot be experienced through traditional 3D visualizations or scaled models.
Architecture is not an abstract geometrical size, but something concrete that relates to our bodily existence and the world around us.
We therefore conduct real scale drawings in our backyard to ensure a greater understanding of size and proportions in our projects. This enable us to simply take a stroll through our projects and get a sense of dimensions and spatial sequences, – even before they are built.
Process: Students from AHO, BAS and NTNU helping out with a real scale drawing.
Testing out the fireplace circle.
Testing the plan of Cabin Vardehaugen on site, back in 2008.


Each book of gold leaf contains 25 leaves that measure 80mm x 80mm. 1 book of gold will cover an area of 0.16m² without waste or overlap. Metal 'Imitation' leaf is measured at 140mm x 140mm. (The amount of waste can be determined by the gilder's own level of expertise and will depend on the complexity of the surface being gilded.) The higher the gold content of a leaf the more resistant it will be to tarnishing. Gold Leaf of less than 22 carat should be protected from the atmosphere with a lacquer.
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The following post and Shrimp Salad recipe is from my good friend Shirley who blogs at Gluten Free Easily. Shirley loves educating people about being gluten free, and she focuses on eating "real food" as opposed to a lot of processed foods. You'll find plenty of delicious and easy gluten-free recipes on her site.
I'm all about chilled dishes in the summer. Shrimp Salad is one that I depend on as a go-to meal when I want to avoid turning on the oven. It's a very simple but very satisfying seafood salad. Shrimp and four more ingredients – that's it.
This recipe is also naturally gluten free, as long as you ensure all the ingredients are gluten free. In other words, don't let someone in your house sneak a gluten-contaminated utensil into your safe jar of mayonnaise or pickle relish. If you have a "shared" household (with gluten-free and gluten-full food items), be sure to have your own dedicated and labeled gluten-free condiments.
The steamed shrimp I make or get while eating out is also usually seasoned – typically with Old Bay and/or pickling spices, for example. But the seasoned shrimp still works just fine in this recipe.
Of course, you can also buy cooked shrimp at the grocery store if you like. The frozen cooked shrimp often goes on sale and (bonus!) it's already peeled. The pre-cooked shrimp is typically not seasoned at all, so you'll probably want to increase the seasoning in this recipe if you use it.
While I prefer to eat this Shrimp Salad as a salad with a fork – often on a lettuce leaf – it's also terrific on bread as a sandwich filling, of course. When I'm making the salad for a sandwich, I cut the shrimp into smaller pieces so the salad will easily stay on the bread. I also cut the shrimp into smaller pieces when I'm using the salad to fill my Easy and Elegant Party Puffs.
However, a chunkier version (as shown) is what I use when I'm eating it as is. I'm pretty sure you'll enjoy this Shrimp Salad either way!
In a medium sized mixing bowl, mix all ingredients together. Chill before serving (unless most of the individual ingredients are already cold).
When I'm making the salad for sandwiches or to fill party puffs, I cut the shrimp into smaller pieces to help the salad stay on the bread or stuff well in the puffs. However, a chunkier version (as shown) is what I use when I'm eating this salad by itself.
If using unseasoned cooked shrimp, you may wish to increase the seasoning some.


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By tkdguy, March 23, 2014 in Non-Gaming Discussion
Starlord 3,569
I was STARLORD b4 Marvel stole my name!
LocationEverywhere and nowhere
Yes, much like the reputation Frederick von Enterprise has had in the US.
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Michael Hopcroft 1,405
Your Tax Dollars at Play
Gerhard von Scharnhorst played a major role in the final defeat of Napoleon by spearheading the reorganization and revival of the Prussian army. Thus he helped secure the continued independence of Prussia, who then went on the absorb the rest of Germany later in the century, as well as being a pioneering military theorist and writer on military matters. He did have quite a reputation in Germany as a national hero. Whether he still holds that position after Stalin destroyed Prussia after WWII (most of it was absorbed into Poland with its German residents forcibly expelled, and the remainder was incorporated into the puppet state of East Germany) is open to conjecture on my part.
death tribble 3,589
Deconstructionist
It is odd that people who go mad don't say they are Scharnhorst or Blucher or Von Clausewitz. Napoleon, yes. Gneisenau, no.
9 minutes ago, death tribble said:
There was a man being treated at the same mental health clinic who had the idea that he had the same sort of personal relationship with Adolf Hitler that Christians have with Jesus. I found it pretty revolting, for obvious reasons, and hated having to overhear him at clinic social events.
Few people know who Scharnhorst was outside Germany, which may help explain your observation. and Clausewitz is best known in military and wargaming circles as a theorist on strategy and tactics.
Cancer 5,893
Location8h 51.4m +11° 49' (J2000)
Even 50-year-old climate models correctly predicted global warming
Old Man 9,540
Youth and skill are no match for old age and treachery.
11 hours ago, death tribble said:
No WW1. The WW2 Scharnhorst was lost in the Battle of the North Cape in the Arctic Circle.
The WW1 armoured cruisers Scharnhorst and Gneisenau were sunk in the Battle of the Falkland Islands.
If you think that's confusing, try looking up the Lützow.
Cygnia 11,340
Saint of Atheists
https://fox8.com/2019/12/03/man-reunites-with-dog-taken-during-cleveland-carjacking-thanks-police/
This happened near where I lived.
Matt the Bruins 278
Cosmically Powerful Superhero
On 11/8/2019 at 8:58 AM, ScottishFox said:
Actors will have to be much more careful about signing away their likeness for movie rolls.
Sorry Mr. Rock, we won't need you for the next 5 installments of Fast and Furious. We're going to use a digitally created version of you to save on payroll costs...
dmjalund 988
Skilled Abnormal
you mean this?
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A Chinese-Canadian animator has been accused of plagiarizing work from numerous animated films and shows in a spot for the PlayStation, and his career is ruined.
Kevin Bao was commissioned to do the ad for Sony. He is accused of using and tracing over entire sequences, frame for frame, from numerous recent films including FLCL and Steven Universe: the Movie. After complaints, Sony pulled the ad from Youtube, Bao's former studio cut all ties with him, and even his agent has dropped him.
Animation is grueling, lengthy, and often unappreciated work. Shortcuts such as reusing shots and music have always been a part of the form. But no artistic community likes an open plagiarist. Bao may well find he's going to have to do something else for a living from now on.
assault 934
Exenor!
On 12/6/2019 at 3:44 AM, death tribble said:
Of course, not all Napoleon impersonators are mad.
12 hours ago, assault said:
Napoleon III wasn't mad -- probably -- and was good at domestic politics (even with his dictatorial leanings), but he also fancied himself a soldier and that was his downfall. He did help unify Italy and secure its independence (and took more credit for it than he probably deserved) But the Mexico adventure was a disaster and the war with Prussia/Germany a catastrophe that resulted in abdication, exile, and enormous suffering in France. It was especially bad in his beloved Paris which was besieged and starved out for more than a year.
But he did last twice as long as Napoleon I did (he antagonized many, but didn't antagonize the entirety of Europe or go on conquering sprees), rebuilt Paris into a modern metropolis, and encouraged the arts and sciences. Art, music, and literature flourished during his regime, even if a lot of it was satirizing it. The hilarious and biting operettas of Jacques Offenbach are as beloved in France as those of Gilbert and Sullivan are in the English-Speaking world.
Still, the disasters in Mexico and at Metz almost completely overwhelm the memory of his accomplishments. Since then, the Bonaparte family has been completely locked out of French politics. There will be no more Napoleons.
Spence 1,070
Anime...the other genre
Location: Marysville, WA
On 12/4/2019 at 4:56 PM, wcw43921 said:
The title of the article speaks for itself.
"Hate them or love them, the Ewoks have more strategic chops than any military in the Star Wars galaxy"
Not really a high bar there.......
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Handlebar! the Musical
57 minutes ago, Spence said:
They also know how to throw a great barbecue.
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Speaking of barbecues, the worst fire season on record continues to incinerate the Australian hellscape.
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Gulf of Alaska cod fishery closes
Overfishing plus ocean warming means the Feds pull the plug on fishing
(It might take Bull Halsey and the Pacific Fleet to keep the Japanese out, though.)
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One of the last Battle of Britain pilots dies aged 101
On 12/9/2019 at 9:27 AM, Old Man said:
Also happening in Queensland, though thankfully not as badly as in New South Wales. The city where I live (Toowoomba) was covered with smoke haze for a couple of days, but it has mostly blown over.
Unlike Sydney.
New Zealand volcano: Five dead and eight missing with 'no signs of life'
As the resident of a state with active volcanoes, I'm really surprised they allowed regular tour groups to land there.
Are they going to finish burning out Mt Stromo Observatory this time?
7 hours ago, Cancer said:
They seem to be working on burning pretty much everything at the moment.
Mt Stromlo's near Canberra, which is having its own issues with smoke haze, so I wouldn't be surprised if it was out of action at the moment.
Well, the observatory lost the library, the 74-inch reflector, and several other buildings/telecopes back in 2002 or 2003, as I recall.
NSW bushfires could cripple forests' ability to reabsorb carbon dioxide, climate scientists say


As phone system users become more and more mobile, it becomes increasingly difficult to include all necessary parties on one conference call. Callifi provides conference calling rooms with every VoIP system to facilitate collaboration amongst colleagues or to included geographically separate specialists on sales calls.
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