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Luxuries by Lisa

Professional Massage in Manchester.Time is precious,so spend it wisely by calling : )) 0796 8839812

Welcome to

 Massage Therapy in Manchester

At Luxuries by Lisa, I provide a Massage Therapy service in the area of Manchester. I am located in Prestwich, which is a mile away from the M60, junction 17 or 19, or a couple of miles out of Manchester City Centre. Parking is readily available outside of my premises in Prestwich. If you are accessing my service via public transport, the 93 or 95 bus route will drop you off right outside my door.

Choose from Relaxing Massage Therapy Treatments at affordable prices including Indian Head Massage, Swedish Full Body Massage,Back and Shoulder Massage or Deep Tissue Massage for any aches and pains. Male and female clients alike are welcome to access the massage therapy service that I provide.

If you live in the following areas of Manchester including, Cheetham Hill,Oldham, Altrincham, Didsbury, Stockport, Bury, Bolton, Prestwich, Whitefield or Radcliffe, you will find it a piece of cake to commute and access my massage therapy service. If on the other hand, you are feeling tired, there is always the option of accessing the mobile service, which may be able to cover the above areas, depending on the notice given and access to parking.

Call or Text me, Lisa Levine on 07968 839812 to book an appointment

My aim is to relax, refresh and revive you, with high standard of massage service. All clients who purchase a massage therapy treatment will receive a FREE consultation and aftercare advice. I will provide all the equipment needed for a relaxing massage therapy, from the towels and oils to the massage table. Also if you access my massage service in Prestwich, my massage table comes equipped with an electric blanket, as there is nothing worse then feeling cold,during the massage. I also set the scene, by turning the lights down low, whilst listening to sounds of the waves crashing against the sea shore. Please note that I can adapt the massage therapy to suit your requirements, especially if you have aches and pains in a particular place, such as your shoulders or lower back etc.

  • Monday – 8am -8pm
  • Tuesday – 8am – 8pm
  • Wednesday – 8am – 4.30pm
  • Thursday – 8am – 8pm
  • Friday –  8am –  7pm
  • Saturday – 8am – 5pm
  • Sunday – Closed.
Please do note that as much notice as possible is really appreciated prior to booking in for a massage.The more notice I receive the more likely you are to get an appointment to suit your busy schedule. I always do my best to fit people in and tend to work on the premise of offering the next available appointment for a massage.

To book an appointment or for additional information about my massage therapy service,please do feel free to call or text me.

Or keep up to date with all the latest news and find out about the benefits of massage and holistic therapies by reading my blog.

You can also follow me on Facebook and Twitter.

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03.2.2013 -
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03.1.2013 -
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02.28.2013 -
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02.28.2013 -
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02.28.2013 -
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02.23.2013 -
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02.22.2013 -
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02.22.2013 -
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02.20.2013 -
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02.19.2013 -
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02.19.2013 -
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02.18.2013 -
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02.17.2013 -
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02.17.2013 -
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02.17.2013 -
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02.15.2013 -
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02.14.2013 -
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02.14.2013 -
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02.14.2013 -
Texas Education: House might restore some education budget cuts

02.12.2013 -
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02.12.2013 -
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02.12.2013 -
Opinion: The myth of Texas school funding

02.11.2013 -
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02.11.2013 -
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02.10.2013 -
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02.8.2013 -
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02.8.2013 -
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02.8.2013 -
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02.6.2013 -
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02.4.2013 -
Texas school financing system ruled unconstitutional

02.4.2013 -
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02.4.2013 -
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02.3.2013 -
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02.1.2013 -
Larry Dierker talks to Comcast Newsmakers about tutoring and the Reader Cup

02.1.2013 -
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02.1.2013 -
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01.30.2013 -
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01.29.2013 -
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01.28.2013 -
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01.27.2013 -
Texas' high child poverty rate beginning to lead to higher education costs

01.27.2013 -
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01.25.2013 -
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01.23.2013 -
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01.21.2013 -
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01.19.2013 -
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01.18.2013 -
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01.17.2013 -
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01.17.2013 -
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01.15.2013 -
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01.6.2013 -
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12.13.2012 -
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12.12.2012 -
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12.5.2012 -
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12.5.2012 -
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12.4.2012 -
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11.27.2012 -
India's president says lack of literacy biggest problem facing his country

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Financial literacy and college persistence

11.20.2012 -
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11.20.2012 -
Houston chalk street art draws creative attention

11.19.2012 -
Teaching reading behind bars

11.19.2012 -
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11.19.2012 -
New curriculum resources support student learning in Houston ISD schools

11.16.2012 -
NBCLatino: Literacy skills start with your baby

11.16.2012 -
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11.15.2012 -
Literacy Advance mourns the passing of former Board member and supporter Bill Linden

11.14.2012 -
Afghan women learn literacy through mobile phones

11.13.2012 -
Literacy instruction expected to cross disciplines

11.13.2012 -
The current state of literacy in America

11.13.2012 -
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National Family Literacy Month: Time to bring back reading as a family

11.6.2012 -
Ms. Lori Donley appointed Executive Director of Literacy Texas

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10.29.2012 -
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10.29.2012 -
796 million people worldwide lack basic literacy skills

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Houston's District B challenge: low grad rates

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10.5.2012 -
Professional Holiday Photo Shoot announced - $75 fee waived once again

10.2.2012 -
New from Brookings Institution: Can academic standards boost literacy and close achievement gap?

09.29.2012 -
Opinion: Volunteers can be the difference for adult literacy students

09.25.2012 -
Third Grade Redux: Does holding struggling readers back build literacy?

09.21.2012 -
With literacy and justice for all?

09.20.2012 -
Census: One quarter of Houstonians now live in poverty; 38% are children

09.15.2012 -
CultureMap Houston: 'Scrabble gone wild'

09.14.2012 -
Press Release: S-U-C-C-E-S-S for sold-out Scrabble and the City event

09.13.2012 -
Scrabble and the City listed as a 'don't miss' event on CultureMap Houston

09.9.2012 -
For International Literacy Day, UN flags key role of reading and writing in global peace

09.8.2012 -
World Literacy Day: Giving all kids a chance

09.6.2012 -
Why family literacy matters: Impact on America's next generation

09.5.2012 -
World Literacy Day 2012: Literacy supports peace, development

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View from Houston: We must invest in pre-K

08.31.2012 -
US high schoolers get another F in financial literacy, new study shows

08.30.2012 -
View from Houston: Success in school depends to large degree on parents

08.29.2012 -
Houston economy faces steep shortfall in educated workers

08.26.2012 -
TED Radio Hour: Building a better classroom

08.24.2012 -
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08.20.2012 -
Plenty of jobs, but lack of skills

08.16.2012 -
Press Release: Fleming's confirmed as caterer for Scrabble and the City 2012

08.15.2012 -
How the US can get back in the literacy game

08.14.2012 -
Literacy Advance one of just 3 literacy agencies profiled in national Giving Library project

08.4.2012 -
Estimated 77 million US adults have trouble understanding basic health info

08.2.2012 -
Segregation by income in Houston is among the starkest in US

08.1.2012 -
Financial Literacy Snapshot: How the poor, the middle class and the rich spend their money

07.27.2012 -
Opinion: Restart economy by stopping illiteracy

07.24.2012 -
Opinion: Crucial to integrate STEM and literacy

07.19.2012 -
Press Release: Expanding Literacy Services in Houston

07.19.2012 -
Teaching your kids financial literacy

07.17.2012 -
Health Literacy: Disagreeing with your doctor is harder than it seems

07.13.2012 -
Little Free Libraries help promote literacy

07.11.2012 -
Literacy begins at home, well before school bell

07.10.2012 -
For manufacturing jobs, US workers brush up on math

07.5.2012 -
World View: UK's Guardian tells how schools can combat the summer literacy dip

07.5.2012 -
The challenge of filling out social service forms, without digital literacy

06.29.2012 -
Women fall behind in financial literacy

06.22.2012 -
Literacy Advance student named Literacy Texas Adult Learner of the Year

06.18.2012 -
In Texas, working poor families struggle to get ahead

06.17.2012 -
World View: Literacy can be first step out of despair

06.17.2012 -
Book by teens in custody aims to help kids escape the cycle of crime

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World View: Keeping kids literate without books

06.7.2012 -
Houston charities rank No. 1 in national study of financial accountability

05.31.2012 -
World Education Blog: Literacy rates are rising, but not fast enough

05.30.2012 -
Literacy for Little Ones: 15-year-old's project sees book packs donated to 2,000 newborns thus far

05.21.2012 -
Literacy Advance of Houston prepares for Scrabble and the City event

05.21.2012 -
Study shows Congress speaks at literacy level of high school sophomores

05.17.2012 -
Literacy erases shame, brings hope

05.15.2012 -
Reading in American schools: Will Common Core State Standards improve literacy?

05.14.2012 -
Literacy program highlights value of men reading to children

05.14.2012 -
Financial knowledge can be economic destiny

05.9.2012 -
Learning a new language on location

05.5.2012 -
H-E-B's chief walks the walk on education

05.3.2012 -
Literacy Advance awarded 'Winner of Distinction' by Better Business Bureau

05.2.2012 -
Keeping informed about the dropout crisis

04.25.2012 -
Literacy Advance to benefit from first annual Office Olympics

04.22.2012 -
On a $1.9 million night, Barbara Bush hands over the reins to Celebration of Reading

04.9.2012 -
Scrabble and the City preparations in full swing

04.7.2012 -
Why does Houston, land of millionaires, have so many kids in poverty? City criticized for contrast

03.30.2012 -
Texas needs skilled workers to drive growth

03.8.2012 -
Year-End Fundraising Appeal success launches Literacy Advance into 2012 with great celebration

02.28.2012 -
Literacy Advance scores a hole in one with Reader Cup

02.24.2012 -
Reader Cup - Larry and guests tee off Monday, February 27

02.20.2012 -
What is literacy? (And why is it so important?)

02.17.2012 -
Dierker hits the books - and the links - for a worthy cause

02.10.2012 -
Exclusive - Larry Dierker golf shirts available for a limited time

02.9.2012 -
Education gap grows between rich and poor, studies say

02.3.2012 -
Former Astros manager Larry Dierker grew to love reading

01.31.2012 -
"Opening Opportunities" - Literacy Advance on Groupon Jan 31 - Feb 2

01.25.2012 -
Washington, D.C. ranked the most literate city in the U.S... Houston #60

01.19.2012 -
Scion will open door for literacy at Houston Auto Show

01.9.2012 -
Volunteer tutor Larry Dierker talks Astros to 1560

12.16.2011 -
Larry Dierker to swing a putter on February 27, 2012, to benefit Literacy Advance

12.15.2011 -
New Literacy Advance video now available on website

11.30.2011 -
Insults fly at lighthearted roast of Larry Dierker

11.28.2011 -
Literacy is the key to unlocking children's potential

11.15.2011 -
Professional Holiday Photo Shoot announced: $75 fee waived, donations instead to Literacy Advance

11.4.2011 -
Barbara Bush announces new leadership of family literacy foundation, at USCAL conference in Houston

11.2.2011 -
Literacy Advance turns a page; names Melanie Fisk new Executive Director

10.17.2011 -
Game Changers for Literacy

10.3.2011 -
A Houston community unites for literacy

09.20.2011 -
Literacy Advance honors Comcast and John Bourke as "Champions of Literacy"

08.25.2011 -
Literacy Advance volunteer wins Halliburton Hometown Hero Award

07.28.2011 -
Spellbound at Scrabble and the City!

07.11.2011 -
Scrabble and the City Promotes Literacy Advance

01.7.2011 -
5th Annual Larry Dierker “My Team” Celebrity Golf Tournament

12.31.2010 -
Lester Benton, Literacy Advance learner, speaks at The Celebration of Reading in The Houston Chronicle

10.20.2010 -
Literacy Advance awarded re-accreditation through ProLiteracy

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Discussion in 'Install/Configuration' started by bkonia, Aug 7, 2011.

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    bkonia New Member

    Which directory should the included files be placed in so that they will be found when calling pmFromFile?
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    @pmFromFile location?

    Did this question ever get answered? When you put the Rules inside the Litespeed config (not Apache), and use @pmFromFile, where does it look for the files at?
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    official document about pmFromFile:

    this directive only support in apache's httpd.conf, not inside Litespeed config.

    litespeed native config compatible up to mod_security 1.9.x. pmFromFile directive is introduced from mod_security 2.5.

    some users need some basic security rules, so litespeed still keep those old mod_security modules/functions for native configuration.
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    So are you saying that the native Litespeed config only supports mod_security 1.9.x? In your CHANGELOG it says you support mod_security 2.5.x (including @pmFromFile). So is the only way to get mod_security 2.5.x support in Litespeed is to put the mod_security settings inside a Apache Configuration file, and then setup Litespeed to Load that Apache Configuration configuration? If so, then can I put only the mod_security settings inside an Apache config file, and leave everything else in the Litespeed native configuration?

    I find it strange that your native configuration supports less features then if you put it into a Apache configuration file. It seems like the native configuration would support the same mod_security version level as the Apache config setup.

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These snapshots and films from the field will get you ready to experience your own heart racing covey rise!

Our dogs are hard working hunters and steadfast companions. Meet the team that will point you to the quail on your next hunt!

Bird hunters, like the birds they hunt, will "covey up" before, during, and after the hunt to socialize. You can do the same by Liking, Tweeting, Pinning, or Blogging us here at the Little "q"!

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Continue the upland tradition...

The Bobwhite Quail is one of the most prized game birds of the South. The pursuit of this elusive upland fowl epitomizes southern gentility, sportsmanship, and heritage. These qualities are only as strong as the individuals who observe them.

At Little “q” Ranch you can carry on the time honored quail hunting tradition on 125 acres of pastoral fields and pristine hardwoods. Located outside of Oxford, Mississippi just minutes away from Ole Miss and the Oxford Town Square, Little “q” Ranch offers the mystique of Old South quail hunting accented by modern amenities. Our experienced guides and personnel provide a safe and successful hunting atmosphere for serious sportsmen. What better way to enjoy time in The Grove with family and friends than with a story of your recent quail hunt? Or if you like your privacy, book a night or two at our lodge where you can go straight from the field to a relaxing recliner and reminisce over your harvest.

Little “q” Ranch offers several hunting/outdoor packages for a tailored experience. Among these personalized options are half or full day hunts, shuttle services, and lodging.


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The Only God Forgives discusses abandoning her inhibitions for her most daring screen role to date.

Kristin Scott Thomas has been a permanent fixture on our screens for the best part of three decades. But you've never seen her like this before. Drenched in an acrid perfume of St Tropez and cigarette smoke, the typically elegant English-French actress is practically unrecognisable as Crystal, the salty matriarch to Ryan Gosling's crisis-ridden anti-hero in Nicolas Winding Refn's bloody revenge drama Only God Forgives. LWLies sat down with Scott Thomas recently to chat about creating this memorable character.

LWLies: How did your initial meeting with Nicolas Winding Refn go?

Scott Thomas: Well, when I received the script in an attachment from my agent I read a few pages of it and sent a very shirty message back saying 'You've clearly got the wrong actress. I think you should check which client this is destined for'. Turns out it was for me. So then I read it and I watched Bronson and absolutely loved it. I'm really not into violent films, but there was something so moving about it and so sort of pathetic about it, and sensual. And it's so beautifully shot, I just loved it. So Nicolas and I talked on the phone for a bit and then we met and... he's very eccentric.

How did you approach the role?

Apprehensively at first. But I was very excited. It was frightening in the beginning because she was supposed to be English but then they lost the English actor [who was later replaced by Ryan Gosling] and suddenly she was American. That really threw me. How on earth am I going to play a drug-trafficking bitch from Miami? The way to begin was to think of how I saw her and then use that, get in that way. The outside came before the inside.

How did you build the look of the character?

It was quite funny, I did a photo shoot for a fashion magazine where I was dressed up as six different people; one of them was a man, Johnny Hallyday; one of them was a woman, Donatella Versace. And when they photographed me like this, on the street, I was absolutely terrified by the way men in particular saw me, approached me, grabbed me, shouted at me... The effect on perfectly nice, ordinary middle-class men, what it did to them, was just unbelievable. So that was shock number one. Shock number two, after 15 minutes of this, was the idea that a woman would consciously, everyday, make a decision to put 10 layers of makeup on, wear the really tight skirt... To do that seemed like an act of war to me. It felt so foreign. And so that seemed like a way into this character who was afraid of nothing. It was an easy way in for me. So I sent this photograph to Nicolas and the reply I got was capital letters: 'LOVE IT!' So that was that.

What was it like filming in Asia?

I always love filming in different countries. I mean, film language is the same wherever you are, whether you're in Scotland or Thailand or Romania or South Africa... And they're very good at it over there, they've done a lot of films there. And it was an international cast and crew, all these people move around and that to me is the fun bit about it.

What is the film about for you?

It's a way of exploring these taboo situations and the horrific maternal nature she exudes. She is the nightmare. She represents everything all men are terrified of. We did a lot of Skype sessions and we'd talk about Crystal, amongst other things, and I would suggest things she could say. I'm going for it and I see all these guys' jaws drop. I think I went a bit too far on a few occasions. But Nicolas is gung-ho. His thing is, good taste is the worst enemy of creativity. It's very liberating to just think of the worst possible thing. The scene everyone's talking about is the dinner party scene where she uses a word that I can't even pronounce. I was asked the other day to translate it into French and I just couldn't do it. At the time I thought it didn't bother me and, you know, I'm an actor so just get on with it... But I did 14 takes, I just couldn't get it. After a while I realised I had a problem with the word and I thought I couldn't say it. The whole shoot was really an experiment of self. It was a seven-week therapy session.

How did the script develop during those Skype sessions?

What happened was we'd start with the script, the actors would sit down and we'd talk through it, and then we'd get on set it all shifted again because we were working within a frame and Nicolas knew what he wanted the frame to look like. But those Skype sessions were very important early on, especially in terms of finding the character. But the script changed all the time. [SPOILER ALERT] In fact, Crystal wasn't even supposed to die at the end, she was supposed to just fizzle out, so I ended up having to stay an extra week because he shots in chronological order.

Do you have a favourite line of Crystal's?

Favourite? God. There are certain lines which are so unbelievably awful I can't even bring myself to repeat them. I'm too much of a coward.

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Exercise Routines

ReboundBounce your way to back fitness. Trampoline rebounding is a great way to lose weight, gain cardiovascular benefits and have fun working out at the same time.

The trampoline is a safe, efficient and effective workout device that you can use at home while listening to music or watching television.

Trampoline basics

ReboundGymnasts and acrobats often use an elevated elastic canvas or net bed as a performing surface. The trampoline is a little more than just that. A spring or rubber suspension anchors the elastic canvas bed to a metal frame of table height. The sides are padded and the springs beneath cause the performer to bounce upward.

How to use it

While using the trampoline, concentrate on pushing down, using the balls of the feet, and not on the jumping-up movement. Contract the abdominals and maintain correct body alignment and posture during the workout.

On the rebound

Utilizing the laws of physics, rebounding is unique since it uses the natural laws of gravity to stimulate every cell of the body. We are all subject to gravity, but on the trampoline every cell in the body is opposing gravity.

Rebounding exercises can be compared to the action of a vacuum cleaner. They help boost the immune system by eliminating toxins from and around the cellular tissue spaces, making it possible for the lymphatic system (the body’s drainage system) to cleanse the body. When the lymphatics function properly, we are in good health; when it doesn’t, we are prone to illness.

Frequently asked questions

How safe is rebounding?

Rebounding on the trampoline is safe and non-jarring on the joints. For example, when you run or exercise on a solid surface, a certain amount of force from the impact of the foot striking the ground is sent through the body. On the trampoline, the mat absorbs the impact force over a longer period, reducing the element of stress on the joints.

Jogging on the trampoline places 70% less stress on the ankle and knee joints, compared to jogging on a hard surface.

I workout in a gym. Is trampoline a good addition to my workout routine?

Rebounding is the perfect complementary exercise any workout routine. It is efficient and gives quick results. For example, spending 5 to 8 minutes exercising on a trampoline is like running a mile, using less time and effort.

Do rebounding exercises help relieve stress?

The endorphins (body’s natural mood elevators) released during exercise will improve your state of mind and help you de-stress.

Do you notice that when children jump their spirits are high?
This is because bouncing to them is a natural expression, which elevates their mood.

How high should the ceiling be when I jump?

An eight-foot height is sufficient for most people unless you are over six feet tall, in which case you will require a location with a higher ceiling.

My balance is not very good. Can I fall off a rebounder?

Exercising on a rebounder trains your sense of balance and helps establish better co-ordination and kinesthetic awareness. Start with a gentle bounce, moving on to higher jumps as you gain confidence.

Will I lose weight?

Definitely. Trampoline exercises are aerobic in nature. So you will burn calories when you exercise.

Benefits of rebounding

The benefits of rebounding exercises are amazing - every time you land on the trampoline, each cell of the body is revitalized. Also, each bounce builds stronger muscles and provides great cardiovascular benefits at the same time.

What rebounding does

  • Burns calories.
  • Improves heart and lung functioning.
  • Reduces stress and tension.
  • Boosts the lymphatic and immune system.
  • Increases energy and vitality.
  • Safe on the joints.
  • Improves balance and co-ordination.
When is the best time to rebound?

Anytime that is convenient to you is good. If you exercise after a meal, make sure there is a gap of 2 to 3 hours before you workout.

During your scheduled workout time.

  • As soon as you get out of bed in the morning.
  • Before a meal to help curb your appetite.
  • When you are stressed or tense.
  • While you are listening to music or chatting on the phone.
Trampoline exercises

Aim to workout 3 to 5 days a week, for 20 to 30 minutes.

Tip: Place your trampoline where it is visible and easily accessible so that you are reminded to use it regularly.

Exercising guidelines

  • Start with a gentle bounce.
  • Step up to aerobic bounces.
  • Add challenge to your routine.
  • Be creative and have fun.
Basic bounce/ March

March or lightly bounce on the trampoline to warm-up the muscles.

Jog: Jog in place. Vary the speed, jog fast and then slow.

Twist: Keep the legs together and twist the body to the right and then to the left side.

Jumping jack: Spread your feet apart and back together in a jumping action.

Vertical jump: Spring up with both feet together, knees bent and hands lifted to the sides for balance.

Knee-up: Lift your knees up alternately up to a 90-degree angle.

Hamstring curl: Bend your knees alternately bringing your heel close to your hips.

Kick front: Do alternate kick fronts lifting your legs straight off the rebounding surface.

The jab: Imitate a boxing jab and jump forward and back as you do it. Alternate punching with your right hand and then your left hand. Do not straighten the punching arm completely or you’ll risk injuring your elbow.

Squat: Bend in a squatting position, keeping the knees in line with the ankles. Jump up and return to squatting position.

Cool down: March on the trampoline for a few minutes to bring down your heart rate.


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Dangers of Second-Hand Smoke

Bull Street Library, 652-3625
Sunday, Dec. 9, 3:30 p.m.
Did you know that second-hand smoke is a mixture of gases and fine particles? Hundreds of those particles are toxic and about 70 that are known to cause cancer. At this class, you will learn about its impact on non-smokers, particularly children.


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Research Affairs /
Effort Reporting Primer

The institution receives millions of dollars from the federal government and other sponsors to support its research and educational programs.  The use of these funds is controlled by the sponsor's terms and conditions as well as regulatory requirements (federal and other government, private, and institutional).  These include a requirement that the institution identify, record, and report the effort that employees expend on all activities performed for the institution -- also known as Effort Reporting.

Effort reporting enables LLU to document, report, and claim award funds for employee services and to demonstrate that committed employee performance on sponsored awards were performed.  Institutional requirements for effort reporting are outlined in LLUAHSC policy and procedure (H-08): Effort Reporting

The four stages of effort reporting are:

The Proposal Stage
Negotiating Award Terms
Setting up the Account

Managing the Finances of the Award

The Proposal Stage

In most cases, proposals must show the percentage of effort that the Principal Investigator and other personnel intend to commit to the project.  Here are some important things to consider in determining what effort to commit:

  • The percent effort committed to the project should be reasonable and accurately reflect the amount of time spent on the project vs. all other institutional responsibilities.  Therefore the PI must consider not only the level of effort necessary to complete the project, but also the level of effort necessary to complete other sponsored and/or non-sponsored research projects, teaching, clinical hours, and administrative activities.
  • Federal regulations define total effort as being the amount of time one devotes to fulfilling ALL institutional responsibilities.  It is NOT limited to a specific number of hours.  For example,

Hours worked per week

Percent Effort (according to federal regulations)

40 hours on a sponsored research project

80% (not 100% based on a 40-hr work week)

5 hours on teaching

5 hours on clinical activities

total of 50 hours

total of 100%

Federal regulations prohibit using a 40 hour work week or any other specific amount of hours to calculate percent effort.  Rather, as shown in the example above, the percentage of effort assigned to individual sponsored projects must be articulated as the percentage of total effort necessary to fulfill all institutional responsibilities.

  • Percent effort should correspond to the proposed salary:  For most awards, the percent effort reported for each person should be the same as the fraction of salary requested. If a proposal states that a researcher will contribute 10% of her time to a project during the first budget period, but her salary will not be charged to the award, then the PI’s department has committed to pay the cost of the dollar amount (i.e. cost share) equal to 10% of the researcher's salary, plus associated fringe benefits.  Voluntary cost sharing commitments should be avoided, unless required by the sponsor (i.e. mandatory cost sharing), because cost sharing:

    • legally binds the department/school to pay for part of the research costs, even if other grant funds become available;
    • increases the administrative burden on the PI's department/unit since it will be responsible for tracking/reporting shared costs if the sponsor makes an award;
    • causes the institution to forfeit the recovery of direct costs and also the recovery of associated F&A costs; and
    • is subject to audit.

If the PI and/or department head believe that cost sharing must be included, then s/he is urged to contact Research Affairs - Financial Management early in the proposal process for assistance in preparing the proposal budget.   Financial Management will require written approval from the PI’s chair, director, and/or dean for cost sharing commitments.

The institution must still account for actual effort to document both funded effort and committed unfunded cost sharing expenses.

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Negotiating the Award Terms

After a proposal has been submitted, the institution and sponsor will sometimes negotiate a revised budget.  If the negotiated changes impact the effort commitments that were made in the original proposal, then the effort commitment changes should be formally communicated to the sponsor so that the original, proposed commitments are appropriately adjusted.

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Setting up the Account

When the institution receives an award, the accounting for actual effort and salary expenses begins.  There are three different accounting processes for salary expenses associated with committed effort:

  1. Committed Effort with salary funding: Salary expense is charged to a sponsored project account for the award that will be funded by the sponsor.  The percentage of salary charged to the account should be equal to the committed percentage of effort.

  2. Committed Effort without salary:  Salary expense is charged to a sponsored project account to record the committed cost sharing expenses of the award.

  3. Committed Effort without salary funding due to NIH salary caps:  Salary expense is charged to a non-sponsored account and is not separated out from other salary expenses.

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Managing the Finances of the Award

Effort Certification

Federal regulations (OMB Circular A-21) require employees, principal investigators, or other responsible officials to sign a statement that certifies sponsored project and/or cost sharing salary charges.  The certifying signatures are a suitable means of verification that charges are reasonable in relation to the work performed on individual sponsored projects and all institutional responsibilities.

Employees are required to certify that they performed a percentage of effort on sponsored projects being charged.  Each department has the primary responsibility of ensuring compliance with LLUAHSC policy and procedure (H-08):  Effort Reporting, and must forward the appropriate certification documents (see below) to Financial Management within 30 days after receipt.  Staff performing on sponsored projects are legally responsible for the accuracy of their effort reports.

Specific guidance for complying with this requirement is described in detail on the Manage the Finances page of the Grants Guide.  Specifically:

See guidance for quarterly effort certification of LLU employees via Personnel Activity Reports (PARs)

See guidance for quarterly effort certification of NON-LLU employees (e.g. employees of Loma Linda affiliates such as Faculty Physicians and Surgeons, Loma Linda University Health Care, LLUMC, etc) via Affiliate Invoices and Effort Certification.

When Effort Changes

When actual effort decreases significantly (10% or more of total effort) from the original or revised commitment, the amount of salary charged to the sponsored project account must also be adjusted.  Approval from the sponsor might also be required if any personnel are planning to reduce effort or be removed from a project.

Principal Investigators should immediately communicate such intended changes to Financial Management. Financial Management will contact the sponsor to determine if prior approval is required.

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Vintage Glamour

I have always been a big fan of vintage jewellery and was delighted when I discovered Joli Jewelry. I first fell in love with brooches from the collection and now I am happy to tell you we have added some gorgeous necklaces and earrings to the store.

Jody Lyons, the creative force behind Joli Jewelry, epitomizes vintage chic and is a big advocate of reusing and upcycling materials.  Through her collection, Jody hopes to share her love and interest in original, old materials and the importance of reusing things like: vintage glass, original plastics (like celluloid and Bakelite), old metal findings, old French enamels and mother of pearl pieces.

The design process mixes real vintage and upcycled materials with different cultural motifs and new components, such as semi-precious gemstones.  This evolves into fabulous contemporary creations, with a nod to the awesome vintage styles of yesteryear; that are still highly desirable and continue to have timeless appeal.

Because of the limited availability of the unusual components, everything continues to be limited editions.

Jody designs everything in the line. The small production runs are then handmade by a group of wonderful women in her small studio in Park Slope, Brooklyn, New York.

Image Above L to R:  Jody Lyons, La Feuille Earrings, Sophia Necklace, Ingrid Necklace.

Image Below;   Grace Necklace

Southern – Winter Love

The southern winter is setting in for a cosy stay.  As we seek out warmth, it is only natural that our wardrobes take on darker hues and sumptuous fabrics to absorb the sunlight and insulate us against the cold.  This darker colour palette creates the perfect backdrop to add unique handcrafted jewellery that brightens and lightens your look.

Hence, winter inspires our latest Lobo Luxe photo shoot; we have assembled a few looks to highlight the exquisite pieces we have in store, showcasing some ideas for your winter wardrobe.

In the top image, our model Dani is wearing the Trinket Neckpiece and Oval Banglewith Charms by Amy Renshaw.  Amy’s work is subtle, yet striking.  She employs asymmetrical lines to add character and interest, infusing a touch of surprise with the use of vibrant colours.  All this is beautifully contrasted against the silky minimalism of sterling silver.  Amy is based in Victoria, Australia.

Dani is also wearing the ‘Bee Loved’ Ring by Melanie Lynn, Rings Eclectic.  Melanie has a gorgeous collection of handcrafted rings with some pieces having up to 5 different components, with each tiny crystal or pearl placed lovingly by hand. The base of the ring is acrylic, polished individually and then for a final touch, engraved with her signature on the inside.

In the image above (L), Dani is wearing the Large Hideaway Charm Necklace and Bangle by Susan Fleming, the look is tied together with the Kopernik Daisy Ring by Felicity Peters

We recently interviewed Susan Fleming for the Newsletter and her work is inspired by the love of handmade Japanese Papers, she creates, what are like handcrafted sterling silver frames to capture the beauty of these papers, it’s like wearing mini works of art.  For those who love stationery, especially Japanese Papers, it is a charming way to showcase your passion!   All of her work is covered by a waterproof resin overlay.  Susan is based in Wyoming, U.S.A.

Felicity Peters has two collections in store.  Her signature range includes, sterling silver, 24ct gold and semi-precious stones, while the funK Dimension range comprises of acrylic, wood fibre, cubic zirconia and sterling silver.

The Kopernik daisy theme was inspired by a stained glass window in a Church in Kopernik, in the suburb of Legnica, Poland; this body of work is sublime and certainly striking, there is a touch of whimsy and a strong feminine appeal, and there are rings, earrings, pendants, cuffs, bangles and brooches.

 In the image above (R), Dani is wearing the Hypnotic Fob Pendant by Tank.  Amy Johnson and Jill Cribben are the creative designers, glass blowers and metalsmiths behind Tank, they create beautiful glass and sterling silver pieces that are funky and contemporary, creating stylish and unique works with the added bonus and lustre of glass.

Image aboe (L), Dani is wearing the Long Sea Necklace by Louise Douglas, and the Camelot Ring by Rings Eclectic

Louise Douglas was interviewed recently for the Newsletter and her work is strongly inspired by nature; softly formed pieces that echo organic shapes found in the forest or beach.  Her work is charmingly nostalgic, reminiscent of holidays, sun, sand and surf.   The Long Sea Necklace is a statement piece from her collection, large sterling silver elements, reflecting sea foam and found objects from the sea, highlighted with- vibrant red coral pieces – stunning!  Louise is based in Nelson, New Zealand.

In the image above (R), Dani is wearing Money Makes the World Go Round – George Pendant by Shauna Mayben

Shauna recently won an environmental award from the Tasmanian government for her commitment to using sustainable practices in the production of her pieces.  She uses 100% recycled sterling silver, upcycled perspex and reclaimed photographs.

In the Money Makes the World Go Round Series – Shauna explores the impact of money on our lives, and all the pieces in this series showcase currency, taking it from the transactional to highly desirable, wearable objects of beauty.  Earrings and Pendants provide two views into currency pieces.  The pendants are delightfully framed in handcrafted sterling silver, perspex and her signature makers mark tag on the clasp.

Shauna work has a timeless feel to it and a strong feminine aesthetic, striking and beautifully made. She has others works in sthe store including the vintage photograph series , he whispered sweet nothing in her ears earrings, awesome custom made lockets that have incredible detail, and a custom made ring which you can personalise by providing your own image.  You can find out more about Shauna by reading the interview we did with her for our Newsletter.

Lobo Luxe Goes Live!

If you’re looking for a piece of unique jewellery, something you won’t find in your usual haunts or being worn by at least  two other women you pass on the street or at your next major event or birthday party,  then you have come to the right place!

I understand, that your time is already stretched, or perhaps you live too far away to scour boutiques for quirky and eclectic jewellers, designers and artists.

The good news, I have done the hard work for you!

I have sourced many unique pieces from across the globe – necklaces, earrings, rings, bangles and brooches. There are even cuff links for the man in your life.

The collection encompasses gold, silver, diamonds and semi-precious stones, as well as funky resin and acrylic pieces.

From Australia I am proud to represent whimsical and romantic pieces from by Flick Pope of the Mornington Peninsula and embellished vibrant necklaces and bangles by Amy Renshaw of Melbourne. If you appreciate the cool pairing of  glass and sterling silver, you must venture to the delightful necklaces and earrings by Susan Frisch of Victoria.  From Sydney we boast a stylish and feminine range of pearls and resin pieces by Mary Odorcic while Perth’s Felicity Peters has a sublime collection of earrings, necklaces, bangles, brooches and rings.

Not to be outdone, artists from across the Tasman offer bewitching designs, from handmade necklaces and detailed patina pieces by Caroline Bassett of the Kapiti Coast of New Zealand, to richly detailed earrings, rings and necklaces from Louise Douglas of Nelson.

You will also find work from the U.S, from quirky offerings by Joli Jewelery from Brooklyn New York, the stylish minimalism embraced by Rebecca Overmann of San Francisco and  exotic pieces by Susan Fleming from Wyoming.  The diverse landscape of California sparks an inspiration all its own – among the finest, rich and vibrant designs by Robindira Unsworth and gorgeous adornments from Rings Eclectic, and Elyssa Bass of Georgia introduces an echo of old world luxury and charm in the shape of bangles with semi-precious stones.

North of the U.S,  I have handpicked a range from Canadian artists. It includes celestial inspired pieces by Jessie Turner from Vancouver, glass and silver, funky and vibrant pieces by Tank in Toronto and minimalistic to rich in detail works from Gillian Hillerud of Calgary.

Rounding up this stellar group of jewellers and metal-smiths is a talented delegation from the U.K.  Take a look at the whimsical and nostalgic postal and postcard range from Scotland’s Claire Hillerby and the organic leaf forms featured in necklaces and earrings by Tracy de Chevron Villette, and you can’t go passed the vibrant, quirky winged brooches by Melanie Tomlinson a veritable hot house/atrium full of butterflies, tiger moths, birds and flowers.

So… take a few minutes with your favourite brew to enjoy browsing our treasures. Allow us to help locate a special treat for yourself or a loved one.

I look forward to helping you locate a special piece that you can make your own which will accentuate whatever you are wearing.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on any aspect of our products or our web presence.  Please feel free to get in touch – you can reach me via the Contact page .

I hope this will be your first of many visits at Lobo Luxe.


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A bill inspired by 2-year-old Caylee Anthony's death is moving in the Florida House after being changed to match the Senate's version.

The bill (HB 37) was unanimously approved Tuesday by the House Justice Appropriations Subcommittee but no longer sets reporting deadlines for missing or deceased children.

Police say that could result in unintended consequences.

Instead, it increases the maximum from a year in jail to five years in prison for knowingly making a false statement to police about a missing child.

Caylee's mother, Casey Anthony, was acquitted of murdering her last year in Orlando but convicted of lying to investigators.

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Defense attorney Mark O'Mara also filed a motion asking that jurors be allowed to inspect the gated community in Sanford where Zimmerman fatally shot Martin during a confrontation last year.

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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) -- A Murfreesboro police detective says a Rutherford County sheriff's deputy in an unmarked car struck and killed an 11-year-old girl.

Detective James Boske said the girl was visiting her grandmother Thursday night around 9 p.m. CDT when she was hit as she crossed Bradyville Pike.

Murfreesboro is about 30 miles southeast of Nashville.

Boske would not identify the girl or the sheriff's deputy. A spokesman for the sheriff's department did not immediately return a call from the Associated Press.

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Jacksboro, Campbell County (WVLT) - Some Campbell County High School students vow that a no from their school board, won't be the final answer.

Volunteer TV's Gordon Boyd has been asking what next, after board members voted not to name Lafollette's new consolidated elementary school after the assistant principal killed in a shooting at the high school last year.

Students and board members both claim their convictions focus on helping Campbell County heal.

Instead, last night's vote has left many wondering whether the wounds have been widened and deepened.

"I really thought we would talk about who this man was, and why we named this school because this was this wonderfully amazing man," Ken Bruce's widow says she suspected that petitions by themselves, wouldn't be enough to sway school board members votes.

"If anything shocked me last night, it was the way they cut those people off," says Jo Bruce.

"Most of the people who were set to talk last night, didn't get a chance to," says School Board Member Craig Cannon.

Mostly junior board member Chris Cannon, and others in his high school journalism class.

Prime movers to getting Lafollette's new elementary school named for Ken Bruce.

"Shouldn't you listen to your students, we are you're future?" says petition drive co-organizer Mary Beth Vincent.

Campbell County's superintendent has been unavailable for comment.

Faye Heatherly insists she and fellow board members simply followed the county's wishes.

That the #1 concern was to allow children to heal.

And that a Ken Bruce Elementary School simply would keep reminding them of the shooting took his life.

"You're always gonna think about it, no matter what," says Vincent.

"Maybe they still have some work to do, to heal themselves, through this," says Bruce. "You don't have to be like, he was murdered that day, you can just he like, he passed away, in the line of duty."

Students say will never stop believing Ken Bruce deserves more than a monument in granite, more than a memorial garden.

"What I don't want to see happen is this group that has finally found their voice and is so brave, to stop. I want them to keep marching for what they believe in."

Lessons learned, on the tragedy's first anniversary.

Re-affirmed, by Thursday night's loss.

Many students say they want to follow Jo Bruce's lead.

She tells us she would not favor renaming the high school for her late husband, because that would focus attention on the tragedy rather than his memory.

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An Iranian woman casts her ballot in the presidential election at a polling station in downtown Tehran, Iran, Friday, June 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's top leader gave a salty rebuke Friday to U.S. questions over the openness of the presidential contest in the Islamic Republic, telling Washington "the hell with you" after casting his ballot in a race widely criticized in the West as rigged in favor of Tehran's ruling system.

The vote — bringing an end to the eight-year era of the combative President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad — has taken unexpected turns in the past days as reform-minded Iranians surged behind the lone moderate left on the six-candidate ballot.

A victory by former nuclear negotiator Hasan Rowhani would be seen as a small setback for Iran's Islamic establishment, but not the type of overwhelming challenge posed four years ago by the reformist Green Movement, which was brutally crushed after mass protests claiming Ahmadinejad's 2009 re-election was the result of systematic fraud in the vote counting.

If no candidate wins an outright majority, a runoff pitting the two top finishers would take place June 21, so even a strong showing by Rowhani in Friday's voting could be overturned.

Rowhani's backers, such as former President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani — who was blocked from running by Iran's ruling system — have urged reformists and others to cast ballots and abandon plans to boycott the election in protest over years of arrests and pressure.

Iran's security networks now appear to have blanket control, ranging from swift crackdowns on any public dissent to cybercops blocking opposition Internet websites and social media. Yet other cracks are evident.

Western sanctions over Iran's nuclear program have pummeled the economy by shrinking vital oil sales and leaving the country isolated from international banking systems. New U.S. measures taking effect July 1 further target the country's currency, the rial, which has lost half its foreign exchange value in the past year, driving prices of food and consumer goods sharply higher.

Such concerns could have a direct effect on the outcome of the election. Tehran's mayor, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, is widely viewed as a capable fiscal manager and could draw in votes, since economic affairs are among the direct responsibilities of Iran's president.

Other key issues, such as the nuclear program, defense and foreign relations, are all fully controlled by the Khamenei, his inner circle and its protectors, led by the powerful Revolutionary Guard. The other candidates permitted on the ballot by election overseers are seen as hard-line loyalists, including current nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili and Khamenei adviser Ali Akbar Velayati.

Such insiders in the presidency would give Iran's leadership a seamless front with significant challenges ahead, such as the possible resumption of nuclear talks with the U.S. and other world powers and the increasing showdown in Syria between rebels and the Iranian-backed regime of Bashar Assad. On Thursday, the White House said it would begin sending arms to Syrian rebel fighters after intelligence officials concluded Assad's forces used chemical weapons.

Recent comments by Khamenei were interpreted as support for Jalili, whose reputation is further enhanced by a battlefield injury during the 1980-88 war with then U.S.-backed Iraq that cost him the lower part of his right leg. Khamenei, however, has not publicly endorsed a successor for Ahmadinejad, who had a spectacular falling out with the theocracy over his attempts to challenge Khamenei's near-absolute powers.

Khamenei remained mum on his choice even as he cast his ballot early Friday. Instead, he blasted the U.S. for its repeated criticism of Iran's clampdowns on the opposition and the rejection of Rafsanjani and other moderate voices from the ballot.

"Recently I have heard that a U.S. security official has said they do not accept this election," Khamenei was quoted by state TV after casting his vote. "OK, the hell with you."

In Washington on Thursday, State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said that while the U.S. does not think the Iranian election process is transparent, it is not discouraging the Iranian people from voting.

"We certainly encourage them to," Psaki said. "But certainly the history here and what happened just four years ago gives all of us pause."

After voting, Rafsanjani said he hoped the election would lead to "national unity, a requirement for success against any domestic and foreign risks."

But there also are clear chances that the election could leave Iran further divided. Rowhani's rapid rise from longshot to reformist hopeful — aided by endorsements from artists and activists — has shown the resilience of Iran's opposition despite relentless crackdowns. A defeat could leave them even more embittered and alienated.

At final rallies, Rowhani's supporters waved his campaign's signature purple — a clear nod to the single-color identity of the now-crushed Green Movement and its leader, Mir Hossein Mousavi, who has been under house arrest for more than two years. On Wednesday, the last day of campaigning, thousands of supporters welcomed Rowhani in the northeastern city of Mashhad yelling: "Long live reforms."

Some Rowhani backers also have used the campaign events to chant for the release of Mousavi and other political prisoners, including former parliament speaker Mahdi Karroubi, leading to some arrests and scuffles with police.

Rowhani is far from a radical outsider, though. He led the influential Supreme National Security Council and was given the highly sensitive nuclear envoy role in 2003, a year after Iran's 20-year-old atomic program was revealed.

But he is believed to favor a less confrontational approach with the West and would give a forum for now-sidelined officials such as Rafsanjani and former President Mohammad Khatami, whose reformist terms from 1997-2005 opened unprecedented social and political freedoms that have since been largely rolled back.

It was unclear how much the boycott calls by reformists could cut into the turnout among Iran's estimated 50 million voters, which was reported at 85 percent four years ago. In Tehran, lines were seen at various polling stations. State TV also showed video of voting queues in various cities.

Journalists were under wide-ranging restrictions limiting movement around the country. Iran does not permit outside election observers.

Ali Akbar Nategh Nouri, a close adviser to Khamenei, predicted there would be no need for a runoff round next Friday. But Iran's interior minister, Mostafa Mohammad Najjar, dismissed "any speculation before ending the vote counting" by his office. Results are expected early Saturday.

Outside Iran, votes were casts by the country's huge diaspora including Dubai, London and points across the United States.
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Vivendi Games Mobile, a division of Vivendi Games, today announced an online contest for mobile phone subscribers in Europe to support the recent launch of Leisure Suit Larry: Love for Sail. Fans of Leisure Suit Larry can post their ‘worst date ever’ stories on Larry’s blog for a chance to win a Wii system.

Mobile subscribers can enter the contest by posting their worst date experiences on the Leisure Suit Larry: Love for Sail MySpace Web page and adding Larry as their ‘top friend.’ One lucky winner in the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain who have posted their ‘worst date ever’ story will be selected by Vivendi Games Mobile to receive a Wii system.

“This unique contest will give Leisure Suit Larry fans the chance to share their most Larryesque dating experiences with a worldwide audience, and enjoy the consolation of receiving the hottest gaming console of the moment,” said Paul Maglione, president of Vivendi Games Mobile. “Terrible dates are something that everyone experiences but few ever really talk about, so this is a chance to celebrate Larryness and engage in some collective laughter therapy courtesy of Nintendo and MySpace.”

The iconic Leisure Suit Larry videogame franchise is based on the dating trials and tribulations of Larry Laffer, a 38-year-old geek with playboy-like pretensions. In Love for Sail, Larry finds himself aboard a cruise ship for the trip of a lifetime, with the holiday theme providing the perfect context for summer mobile gaming fun. Larry’s adventures have been adapted to a global, all-ages mobile audience; while retaining the cartoon-style graphics, puzzle-solving gameplay, and humorous storyline that have made Larry one of the most distinctive videogame personalities ever.

To be eligible for the contest, users have until 07/08/07 at 23h59 to post their worst date story to the Leisure Suit Larry: Love for Sail MySpace Web page. Fans can also download wallpapers and Instant Messenger Buddy Icons from there.

Leisure Suit Larry: Love for Sail is now available on wireless networks throughout Australia, New Zealand, and across Europe, where it is already among the most popular mobile games of the summer; and will soon be launching on carriers in North America as well.

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Feature Request: Avg. Time Field in Scoreboard
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I noticed that the trophy room mentions there will be monthly competitions, including for average solving time. But the current scoreboard has no time column. Could you add a column for avg. solving times?

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I second that. Also, do you have to solve a certain number of puzzles before you can get on a scoreboard?

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There are no minimum games to get on a score board. It's based on points. The high score contest list the top 100 of that month based on that month's accumulated points. You have to be in the top 50 on this list to be on the success rate list and the fastest solver list. The fastest solver challenge also requires a solving percentage of 75% or better.

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By Derik Andreoli
April 01, 2013

Upon retiring, Pope Benedict XVI took up temporary residence at the spectacular Castel Gandolfo, which is also home to the Vatican Observatory Research Group recently headed by astrophysicist Father George Coyne, Ph.D.

I had the pleasure of attending a guest lecture delivered by Father Coyne some years ago, and I was struck with an odd sensation as he presented progressive scientific views on evolution and the big bang theory while wearing the traditional cassock and collar. I would later learn that the term for what I was experiencing is cognitive dissonance.

Cognitive dissonance describes the frustration that one feels when attempting to simultaneously hold two conflicting ideas. During Father Coyne’s presentation, I grappled with how it is that a priest could be giving a lecture on evolution when the scriptures clearly provide conflicting explanations for how the earth was created and how humans came to be.

As major consumers of transportation fuels and mainstream media, many shippers and carriers have likely experienced cognitive dissonance when attempting to reconcile persistently high diesel prices and news reports of booming domestic oil production. When, if ever, will the domestic oil boom bring some relief to the transportation sector and logistics and supply chain managers? Or is this collective sense of cognitive dissonance the new normal?

While I may never find a satisfactory way to attenuate the cognitive dissonance imparted by Father Coyne’s presentation, the cognitive dissonance that arises from the coincidence of booming domestic oil production and sustained high fuel prices can be easily resolved. Unfortunately, this explanation does not bode well for shippers or carriers—or consumers for that matter.

The recipe for energy independence combines one part declining consumption with one part rising production. In broad terms, these forces are at play, but the devil is in the details.

Rare is the news story that distinguishes liquid fuels from the larger energy basket, which includes coal, natural gas, nuclear, hydropower, and solar. And to the extent that liquid fuels are discussed, attention focuses primarily on the shale oil boom from the Bakken play in North Dakota and the Eagle Ford play in Texas. Such increases are very rarely considered against the incessant decline in production from Prudhoe Bay, which is among the largest oil fields ever discovered, and the composition of total liquids is brushed aside.

While consumption of liquid fuels is down 13 percent from the August 2005 peak of 21.7 million barrels per day, diesel consumption in 2012 was 13 percent higher than it was in 2005. On the opposite side of the equation, total liquids production has increased by nearly 30 percent, but much of this increase is due to the swift uptick in the production of natural gas plant liquids (propane, butane, and the like) and a rapid increase in the production of corn-based ethanol. Unfortunately, neither of these fuels are direct substitutes for diesel, and diesel production over this timeframe has increased at a much slower rate.

With domestic diesel consumption growing by 13 percent, and domestic diesel production growing at 14.8 percent, it would seem that the diesel market should have loosened some. But over this period diesel prices have doubled from roughly two dollars per gallon in early 2005 to over four dollars per gallon today.

The problem, of course, is that refiners sell diesel fuel to customers in Europe, South America, Asia, and elsewhere. Back in 2005, the U.S. imported an average of nearly 8 million gallons of diesel fuel per day, but the U.S. flipped to being a net diesel exporter in September 2007 and net exports have risen steadily since then. In 2012, net diesel exports averaged 37 million gallons per day, and for the first time ever net exports exceeded one million barrels (42 million gallons) per day in June 2012.

As I said, the devil is in the details, and the details reveal that any sense of cognitive dissonance resulting from simultaneously contemplating persistently high pump prices and optimistic news reports of U.S. energy independence is misplaced. Energy independence won’t bring down fuel prices because the market for diesel is global, yet talk of energy independence and booming oil production is national.

It is unlikely that the stars will align in such a way that fuel prices decline to any significant degree, and I think our astrophysicist friend Father Coyne would agree. Looking forward, the best advice is to prepare you transportation budget with high fuel prices top of mind.

About the Author

Derik Andreoli

Derik Andreoli, Ph.D.c. is the Senior Analyst at Mercator International, LLC. He welcomes any comments or questions, and can be contacted at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

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