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US healthcare reform is in the dustbinBMJ 2010; 340 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.c500 (Published 27 January 2010) Cite this as: BMJ 2010;340:c500
- Douglas Kamerow, chief scientist, RTI International, and associate editor, BMJ
The initial conventional wisdom about the race for the late Edward Kennedy’s US Senate seat was that there was no chance that the Republican candidate, Scott Brown, could defeat the Massachusetts attorney general, the Democrat Martha Coakley. It’s a heavily Democratic state, it was Kennedy’s seat for almost 50 years, and it was crucial for the Democrats to maintain their 60-40 advantage in the US Senate.
As everyone now knows, this conventional wisdom was wrong. In the fading days of the campaign Coakley’s large lead evaporated and Brown won handily, with 53% of the vote.
The second bit of conventional wisdom about this race, explaining the amazing upset, was that it was a vote against President Obama’s policies, especially healthcare reform. A perfect storm, pundits said: a weak Democratic candidate, a poorly run campaign, and voters impatient for economic recovery, all in a state that already had passed its own universal health coverage law and thus “didn’t need” a new federal law.
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Tents Removed At Occupy Vt. Encampment
Group To Continue Activism
The tents at a Vermont park where participants in an Occupy Wall Street movement have been camping out since late October were gone Monday night.
Protesters picked through the last of their belongings, left in a pile inside the park. Many said that they hoped the camp could find a new home somewhere else, but that regardless of camping out, their movement would continue.
"It's not absolutely essential to have an occupation of the park to deal with the issues," protester Patrick Stanton said.
Police Chief Michael Schirling told the Burlington City Council Monday night that he believed the dialogue had been positive between the group and police. Schirling said that he was happy with the response to chaos at the encampment Thursday.
Last Thursday afternoon, Josh Pfenning, a transient staying at the encampment, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police cordoned off the camp, sparking protesters and leading to the brief arrest of one woman. Mayor Bob Kiss later stepped in to have the woman released.
In the days that followed, police determined that the site was not safe for continued camping. They told protesters that the park will still be available to them during its open hours of 6 a.m. to midnight.
Members of the group said they would continue their activism. They planned a rally for 5 p.m. Thursday at the Burlington Post Office.

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Meghan Trainor Shares Emotional Video About Baby Riley’s Health Journey
Meghan Trainor is opening up about her son’s health.
The 27-year-old “All About That Bass” singer welcomed her first child, Riley, with Daryl Sabara in February and has shared an emotional video about his time in the hospital.
Meghan posted a TikTok on Friday (April 23) of Riley in the first few days of his life while being treated in the hospital’s NICU.
The clips, which are set to Forest Blakk‘s “If You Love Her”, show Meghan watching footage of Riley from home via FaceTime as she was not permitted to enter the hospital.
She captioned the video, “We had a rocky start..but Riley is perfect, happy and healthy 💙 so lucky to be your mama sweet boy.”
Meghan recently revealed her adorable new phone background featuring baby Riley!
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We Make Places were invited to speak at the Royal Town Planning Institute (NW) Urban Design Forum which took place at the Racquets Club in Liverpool on September 23rd
We were asked to set a bit of a challenge and provoke debate…….sounds unlike us I know!
We chose the title “Allowing Communities to Make Their Places” and we presented the case for meaningful participation rather than traditional consultation; picking up on the themes in our Power of Tea blog
Our approach to presentations is mainly image based, so putting our presentation online for you isn’t going to tell you much, however the one slide with a bit of text on that you may find interesting was:
We presented recent examples of how we have engaged with hard to reach communities or brought together opposing groups within a community to reach a consensus around a development project. We talked about some recent projects including:
- Listen (don’t draw)
- Be Brave
- Put the Kettle on!
- Doing WITH is better than doing TO
- Build successful, resilient communities that people want to live in and contribute to
We know there will have been those that didn’t get it at all, but we had some great conversations afterwards with those that did and some great tweets too –
all in all a great opportunity for us to spread the word and encourage practitioners to push themselves and involve communities


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Outrageous READ: Stanford Rapist Blames 'Party Culture,' Alcohol in Letter to Judge
The former Stanford University student who received an unusually light sentence for the rape of a young woman blamed "party culture" and the effects of alcohol for his actions.
Brock Turner, 20, wrote to Judge Aaron Persky in what turned out to be a successful bid to avoid a lengthy prison sentence.
Turner was convicted of raping an unconscious young woman behind a dumpster outside a fraternity party in Jan. 2015.
I made a mistake, I drank too much, and my decisions hurt someone. But I never ever meant to intentionally hurt [redacted]. My poor decision making and excessive drinking hurt someone that night and I wish I could just take it all back.
However, in an interview with Greta Van Susteren last night, one of the two men who stopped the rape and confronted Turner recalled that he did not seem overly intoxicated.
Turner also argued to the judge that the victim was "moaning" and consented.
"I asked her if she was enjoying what I was doing, to which she gave me a positive response," he wrote.
(Read the full letter, here.)
Turner faced a maximum of 14 years for the violent sexual assault and prosecutors asked for a six-year term.
Instead, the judge sent him to a county jail for six months and Turner will likely be freed in half that time.
Persky wrote that sending Turner to prison would have a "severe impact" on him. Since the sentence was handed down, nearly a million people have signed a petition supporting Persky's removal.
In a now-viral letter which she read in court, the female victim criticized Turner for failing to take responsibility, blaming alcohol and claiming that she gave consent.
Fox News anchor and attorney Gregg Jarrett discussed the sentence in the video above.
He noted that Turner, in his letter, never offered an outright apology or appeared to show true remorse.
"He blamed everyone except himself," said Jarrett.
Let us know your thoughts on the letter and the sentence.


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Oh nooooo at a concert in Japan in 2010, Kozi and Yu~ki showed up as special guests to play with Moi Dix Mois. They played Saiki no chi to Bara and Beast of Blood.
Aaaaaaaaaaah. That is something I would have loved to see ;__;
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It's not often that the wife of a Mormon bishop acts as an amateur sleuth in contemporary crime fiction, but Linda Wallheim finds herself wrapped up in a woman's disappearance in The Bishop's Wife, which was inspired by an actual crime and written by practicing Mormon Mette Ivie Harrison. Linda's search leads her to question her church's troubling patriarchal structure and secrecy, and themes such as gender roles, the pressures and expectations of motherhood and the limitations of faith and religion surround the central mystery.
The press conference with the Westons appeared on local television (on Mormon church-owned KSL, of all stations) at noon the next day. The two parents stood together in a picture of marital harmony in front of their local church, which looked much the same as ours. Aaron Weston did most of the speaking, as he had at our house. Kurt was at work, and I was sure he was fielding plenty of calls there, but within minutes of the end of the conference, I had to deal with the frightened women of the ward who suddenly thought Jared Helm was a danger to them.
The truth was, Jared Helm wasn't a danger to anyone, except perhaps his own daughter. The real danger to the women in the ward was the same danger they had faced yesterday and the day before that, and ever since they were married: their own husbands.
What are you reading today?
The year's best mysteries and thrillers took us from 1970s Atlanta to 1880s London, strung us along with flawed detectives and impenetrable cold cases and left us hungry for more. We picked our Top 10 of the year, but we'd love to hear yours! Browse all our Mystery and Suspense coverage here, and share your 2014 favorite in the comments below.
Slaughter's first standalone novel takes readers to 1970s Atlanta, an era she first explored in 2012's Criminal. Veteran patrol officer Maggie Lawson and her new rookie partner Kate Murphy face harassement, sexism and racism from the boys' club police force—all while searching for a serial killer who is targeting cops. Complex characters, the realistic and retro setting and a gripping plot make Cop Town one of Slaughter's best ever.
Read our interview with Slaughter for Cop Town.
"He-said, she-said" thrillers are so popular these days, but Smith left us spinning with this conspiracy-laden tale. When Daniel visits his aging parents in rural Sweden, he discovers a web of distrust that could upend everything he knows about his own life. We love the fantastic, award-winning historical thrillers of Smith's Child 44 series, but this first-person psychological thriller has taken our admiration to the next level.
Read our review of The Farm.
The Salem witch trials continues to fascinate us hundreds of years later—but it's extra creepy to realize people can still fall prey to hysteria. Inspired by the real-life “mass hysteria” outbreak in Le Roy, New York, in 2012, the new novel from Abbott (Dare Me) got under our skin, especially with those disturbing, slightly erotic depictions of the girls' creepy seizures.
Read an essay by Abbott about the story behind The Fever.
Former Chief Inspector Gamache has retired to Three Pines—but there's no such thing as rest for beloved fictional investigators, is there? He steps in to help his neighbor Clara Morrow, whose husband has disappeared after a year away. His quest takes him far from Three Pines and deep into the mind of the missing husband, a tortured artist who may have gone to extreme lengths to recover who he once was. As always, Penny's brilliantly drawn characters are the book's greatest delight.
Little did we know how badly we wanted a new sleuthing team! Kasasian’s debut mystery delivered while walking a fine line between charming, cozy fun and gruesome, gory crime scenes. Set in 1882 London, the first in a new series introduces 21-year-old March Middleton and her guardian, the celebrated and curmudgeonly P.I. Sidney Grice. It's sharp, witty and packed with unforgettable secondary characters.
Read our review of The Mangle Street Murders.
After a five-year hiatus following a near-fatal car accident that resulted in the amputation of part of his right leg, Iles is back, and he brought Penn Cage back, too. Natchez Burning kicked off a new trilogy starring the Southern lawyer and former prosecutor. It's pure Southern noir gold: a little "Breaking Bad," a little "True Detective" and a whole lotta Faulkner. So good.
Ellroy kicks off his second L.A. Quartet—which is actually sort of a prequel to the first Quartet—with this ambitious historical thriller, set on the American homefront of World War II. The plot itself is pretty straightforward—L.A. cops investigate a Japanese-American family's murder that occurred the night before the bombing of Pearl Harbor—but this subversive novel goes beyond its central whodunit. Emotions are running high on the precipice of war, and it's all conveyed brilliantly through alternating character perspectives and Ellroy's classic, punched-up writing style.
Read our review of Perfidia.
Mosley’s impressive 13th Easy Rawlins mystery is packed with all those goodies you'd want in a story set in L.A. during the height of the Vietnam War: hippies, drugs, radical politics, revolutionaries, etc. Because Rawlins is black, L.A. cops think he'll be able to deal with black ex-boxer Uhuru Nolica, who has kidnapped the daughter of a weapons manufacturer. With equal parts social commentary and suspenseful entertainment, Rose Gold stands out as one of the best installments in this excellent series.
Read our review of Rose Gold.
You could call it a classic police procedural, but that wouldn't quite cut it. Sure, you've got your down-and-out detective Frank Parrish, recovering from his partner’s death, wrestling with his father’s legacy and investigating the murders of some petty criminals—but that's just the beginning. Frank's personal demons run bottom-of-the-ocean deep, and the crimes he's investigating are worse than you can imagine. The history of Mob corruption in 1980s NYC is alone worth the price of admission.
The secrets of teenage girls have never been as disturbing as in the newest Dublin Murder Squad mystery. Sixteen-year-old Holly Mackey, a student at a posh girls' school in Ireland, finds a note that reads "I know who killed him," referring to the cold-case murder of a former student at the boys' school next door. Alternating between the voices of the present-day detectives and the teenage schoolgirls pre-murder, this novel is nearly impossible to put down—a cliche, sure, but still true.
Readers, what were your favorite mysteries of 2014? Share in the comments, or vote in our survey for the chance to win 10 great books.
We know who the killer is (or do we?) in the new thriller by Japanese author Nakamura (The Thief), so the question at hand—it would seem—is why. But even that doesn't really sum it up, as this dark and twisty thriller dives to nightmarish depths to explore the ugliest parts of the human mind.
Photographer Yudai Kiharazaka has been sentenced to death for the murders of two women who were incinerated in two fires. After becoming fascinated by one of Kiharazaka's photographs—of black butterflies obscuring a possibly female figure—the story's narrator sets out to write a book about the murders. The story unfolds through letters from Kiharazaka to the narrator and to his sister, and through the narrator's eyes.
When reading Last Winter, We Parted, it feels like I'm exploring the minds of characters in Truman Capote's In Cold Blood or Werner Herzog's documentary Into the Abyss. It's a creepy feeling. An excerpt from one of Kiharazaka's letters:
I would look away from the butterfly. For that instant, the butterfly was no longer mine. Or when I photographed it from the right side, I couldn't capture its left side. That's why you think it would make sense to film it, right? Wrong. What I wanted was a single moment. I Wanted a single moment of that butterfly. Yet for the butterfly, that moment was one of countless moments. And there was no way that I could capture all of them.
I spent entire days clicking the shutter at that butterfly. I must have fallen in love with it. I don't know. I put it in a cage and kept it, but I was in despair over the fact that I could never completely possess the butterfly. Well, actually, it was probably despair about the way that the world itself works. Why, when a "subject" is right in front of us, are we only capable of recognizing, of grasping, that one small part we see? That butterfly was the reason I was hospitalized the first time. I don't remember, but apparently I wouldn't stop taking photos—not even to eat—and when I collapsed, my sister was the one who took care of me. Then I went to the hospital. I was given a psychological diagnosis. Anxiety neurosis, I think it was. In the medical field, I guess they like to be able to put a name to it when people deviate from the norm.
I wonder if I've made myself clear about the fact that I have no interest in butterfly specimens. I don't understand why those guys like to collect and mount them. I mean, they kill their butterflies, thereby preventing any further possibility of their motion. Which means they will never possess the butterflies in their beautiful flight . . . Do you know what I mean?
What are you reading?
From supernatural serial killers to gruesome, chilling murders, these 2014 mysteries have just a dash of horror—perfect for getting thriller fans into the Halloween spirit.
"If ever a book were tailor-made for a David Fincher movie adaptation (Se7en, Zodiac, etc.), it’s Lauren Beukes’ latest dark, genre-bending mystery. On a cool November night in Detroit, Detective Gabriella Versado comes across the strangest crime scene of her career: a dead 11-year-old boy whose lower half has been replaced by that of a deer. Their bodies have been fused together into a macabre human-animal hybrid straight out of “True Detective” or NBC’s “Hannibal,” and Versado believes the killer will strike again."
"In his first novel, The String Diaries, British author Stephen Lloyd Jones has created both an innovative storyline and a new creature to fear. . . . The String Diaries is a phenomenal read, offering readers a refreshing villain and a thrilling narrative laced with the Gothic: a woman being chased by a tyrannical male of supernatural ability in uninhabited places. Jones dazzles in his ability to make his characters' raw nerves so palpable, the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end."
"The Butcher opens with a bombshell revelation, and more and more hits soon follow. Seattle police chief Edward Shank made his reputation when he shot and killed the notorious serial killer known as the “Beacon Hill Butcher.” Shank, now retired, gives his big house to grandson Matt, who finds a box on the property that leads him to suspect his grandfather was involved in the crimes. . . . Author Jennifer Hillier (Creep, Freak) balances a grisly story with a tasty subplot involving Matt’s meteoric rise from restaurateur to celebrity chef, a burst of star power he can’t afford to tarnish with the revelation that . . . well, you'll have to read for yourself."
"Mo Hayder set the hook in me with The Devil of Nanking and then reeled me in with Hanging Hill; now she is back with the home invasion novel to end all home invasion novels, Wolf. . . . Hayder neatly splits genres with this series, borrowing in equal measure from suspense and horror, not unlike John Connolly’s Charlie Parker novels or T. Jefferson Parker’s Charlie Hood books. Wolf is exceptionally original in premise and nightmarish in its rendering."
"Five hundred years ago, a young Norwegian monk took a walk on the dark side, feeding an unholy obsession with death, culminating in his creation of “The Book of John,” a text bound in human skin. This sort of thing is an aberration that appears only sporadically over the centuries. So imagine the shockwave in present-day Trondheim, Norway, when the curator of the museum holding the Book of John is brutally murdered, her skin flayed from her body. Double-down on the shock effect when the cops find that the curator of the Edgar Allan Poe Museum in Virginia has met much the same fate."
"Mayhem is a disturbingly engrossing Victorian horror with a standout, menacing villain. Never have I known a smile to be so sinister and rancid, but Pinborough’s prose proves the gesture to be something terrifyingly palpable. This genre-defying novel is a ravenous read and will have you as insatiable as the malicious mischief-maker that awaits you in its pages."
There might not be a lot of action in David Bell's new novel, but there's plenty of moodiness and tension-filled looks to slowly build a mystery. And I sure do love a slow burner, expecially when a book fills the air with on-point characterization.
The questions begin after Jason Danvers' sister Hayden, a former addict, appears at his doorstep with an apology and her teenage daughter in tow. Hayden is super cryptic about some "things" she has to take care of, so it's no surprise that she leaves her daughter with Jason and his wife and doesn't come back. All of this is curious timing, considering that Jason was recently questioned by police about his missing friend, Logan, who disappeared 17 years ago. The truth has to come out sometime . . .
Jason drove with no destination in mind. He considered going home but decided that Nora was right and what Sierra needed more than anything was distraction. She didn't speak as they drove away from the Owl and back toward downtown. She stopped commenting on passing sights. She didn't say anything. She pulled her feet up onto the seat and stared out the window, her fingernail in her mouth again.
"Do you want to see the house your mom and I grew up in?" Jason asked.
"Always," Sierra said.
"You've always wanted to see it?"
"Why did she say 'always'?" Her voice was hollow. She kept her head turned away from Jason. "It would be one thing if she just wrote and told me that she loved me. She does that kind of stuff all the time. But why did she say she'd always love me? Isn't that what you say to someone when you think you're never going to see them again?"
What are you reading?
Author Kimberly McCreight had a hit on her hands with her suspenseful 2013 debut, Reconstructing Amelia, the story of a grieving mother trying to figure out what made her teenaged daughter leap from the roof of her exclusive private school.
McCreight's second novel, Where They Found Her, which Harper will publish on April 14, also starts with the discovery of a body. But this time, instead of a teenager, it's an unidentified infant. Freelance journalist Molly, a new local resident, is hired to cover the story, but her search for answers uncovers some dangerous small-town secrets.
The publisher describes the book as "another harrowing, gripping novel that marries psychological suspense with an emotionally powerful story about a community struggling with the consequences of a devastating discovery."
Sounds like an intriguing follow-up to an Edgar- and Anthony-award nominee to us! And that's not all: McCreight also has a YA trilogy in the works, set for a 2016 release, so fans have a lot to look forward to.
Lauren Beukes made waves last year with The Shining Girls, and she's back with another deliciously twisted and spine-tingling crime novel, Broken Monsters, which opens with a bizarre and disturbing crime scene in inner-city Detroit: a dead 11-year-old boy whose lower half has been replaced by that of a deer.
Detective Gabriella Versado is assigned to head up the investigation, and happenings around the city begin to get stranger and more surreal by the minute.
Our reviewer Adam Morgan is absolutely in awe of Beukes' "immense talent and unwavering authority with words," and mystery fans will not want to sleep on this one, as it belongs "among the very best books of its kind."
Watch one of the creepiest book trailers I've seen so far below. (Anyone else picking up on some serious David Lynch vibes?)
What do you think, readers?
Marriage is hard enough, but you're adding a whole new level of trouble when you and your spouse share the same hopes, dreams—and career avenues. David Bajo, author of the new medical thriller Mercy 6 and husband to novelist Elise Blackwell, knows all about that. But it's not like he's keeping score or anything.
You have no idea how hard it is to pretend you are the second best writer in the house. I should have married a doctor. That way I could have spent my late mornings indulging in biscotti and cigarettes while composing brilliant novels in the inner sanctum of my study. I could have taken long afternoon walks to clear my mind’s canvas. But no, 25 years ago I made that great MFA workshop mistake and married another writer.
For the first eight years, we lived in a Victorian farmhouse and grew rare subtropical fruits to supplement our income. We gardened, using the Seed Savers Exchange to grow endangered vegetables and grains. She somehow translated this into an idea for a novel. Right? Who wouldn’t want to read about people who desperately try to save seeds. I said “we” gardened. But I was the one slipping pollen filters fashioned from pantyhose over heirloom okra flowers—while she took notes and corresponded with other seed savers. I was the one who made like a bee every afternoon at four when the cherimoya blossoms began to morph from female to male, using a paint brush to swipe and insert pollen—while she composed elegant sentences (that I would help her revise once my fingers stopped cramping).
Okay, so she published her novel first, a well-received and timeless piece of work about starving Russian scientists who saved seeds. It’s built up a nice following over the years. The Decemberists wrote a song about it. I’m not even in the acknowledgments. Look, I would have published first if I hadn’t been so busy trying to control the sex lives of cherimoyas and okras. And once you fall one novel behind, it’s almost impossible to catch up.
When event organizers find out about us—and factor in the cost of one accommodation instead of two—they think it’s cute. Married novelists. I bet we can make them squirm and fight and dish during the Q&A. We got invited to a festival in Ireland. I’m pretty sure it was my book that first caught their eye, but once they got a look at her dark hair and pale beauty, they put her photo on the flyer and her name first. I understand. Marketing is a shallow pool.
Speaking of shallow pools, we did a panel in Los Angeles. We sat on opposite ends. I think we were fighting over some bookfest swag, you know, like who gets the Pynchon coffee mug and who gets the Philip K. Dick glow sticks. The audience had no idea we were together, but as the Q&A progressed, they started to smell the scintillating ozone of domestic tension, the battle for literary number one. It became a game and the ignored panelists in between us were pissed. I fielded one question, she fielded the next. Why do you keep pointing at her? Why does she say your name like that? Which one of you two got the biggest advance? Who got the most foreign deals? Did any cool bands record a song about your novel? I let her win because I knew that would look best and sell the most stock.
Mercy 6 keeps me one novel behind. The first time she knew anything about it was when I read from the first draft during a reading series held in a bar. “I didn’t know you were writing a medical thriller,” she said to me, ready to take the stage after I had wowed the room. “Can you fetch me another Jameson’s? The show’s about to start.”
Thanks, David! Readers, Mercy 6 is out now!
There's something ominous circling the three characters in David Shafer's debut novel, but quite frankly, I haven't been giving it much attention. I've been far too caught up in Shafer's unrelenting humor—which is wicked and dark, just how I like it—and his spotless characterization. That being said, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot also fulfills all the requirements of an outstanding technothriller, with pulsing strains of paranoia and those all-seeing technological powers-that-be.
The story centers around 30-somethings Leila, Leo and Mark. Leo and Mark were friends at Harvard, but Leo is now a bit of a loser, while Mark is a phony self-help guide who works for the Committee, a data collection agency that seeks to privatize all information. Leila is a disillusioned nonprofit worker on the other side of the world. The only thing keeping the Committee from its goal is a secret underground Internet called Dear Diary. With jabs at every political angle, a love story and plenty of cool tech, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot is a pageturner of the highest order.
Read on for an excerpt from Leo's first scene:
There was no one even near Leo when he flew from his bike. His mind cast about for a culprit, for someone to blame other than himself. The bike just ceased its forward motion and he did not. How surprising, how nifty physics was. And as he trebucheted toward a four-inch curb, aware at once that his meeting with it would be physically calamitous, he remembered that he was wearing no helmet, and his surprised turned to fear. A month ago, at a party to which his friend Louis had brought him, Leo had heard (well, overheard) the host claiming that he wasn't afraid of death. That particular claim seemed to Leo to be demonstrably false. So, costumed as Jesus (for this was a Halloween party), Leo had decided to explore the man's reasoning. Not afraid of death, huh? My, that must make you a real psychopath. But he had seen almost immediately that he should not have told the man that he was like a Holocaust denier. "I said like a Holocaust denier. Like," he protested lamely when Louis escorted him out of the party and told him to enjoy the bracing walk home dressed as Jesus.
No, thought Leo, as he landed his right hand, fingertips first, on the cold nubbly of the curb, I am definitely more than a body, but I believe I am less than a soul.
Then, with a fluid agility that hadn't been his in years, Leo tucked his head and vertical body behind the leading edge of his rounded arm. Some latent muscle memory from five months of jujitsu at the McBurney YMA on West Sixty-Third Street from when he was ten? Leo seemed to recall that this YMCA had in fact served the adventurous class of men described in the song. Now, he felt a point beneath his stomach become the axis of his spinning mass, and he knew to use that dragony breath to take the hit when, after about 120 degrees, his trunk met the sidewalk, hard. Next was his hip and ass, which rolled over not just the concrete but also a busted padlock on the scene by chance. Then came his knees and feet, with a thwack. That was followed by his trailing left arm, which lay down gently, and his gloved palm, which landed and sprang back, the way a conguero lands a hand on the taut hide of his drum.
Leo stood up. He was fine. Just fine. Right as rain.
Leo stood up again, this time more carefully. Okay, maybe fine was an overstatement. But ambulatory and intact. A bit exhilarated, actually.
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Some part of him said, No, don't be ridiculous. But then why was only one sign shrouded?
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In the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and deep learning, one of the most intriguing and controversial applications is the DeepNude algorithm. These AI-powered tools represent a significant leap in image processing technology, capable of fabricating images where individuals appear either in different attire or without clothing, commonly referred to as deepnude pics. Let’s dive in!
What is DeepNude AI?
DeepNude is an AI-driven algorithm designed to generate artificial images of individuals, either dressed differently or without any clothing, using a deep learning algorithm. This technology employs advanced AI techniques to create a simulated naked appearance of a person. It works by taking a photo of an individual and then creating an altered version of the same person, either in different clothing or appearing as if they are not wearing any clothes at all.
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– Deep learning models
– Image swapping
– Active development
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- Personalization and outpainting features for distinctive artworks.
- Might be challenging for beginners to grasp initially.
- Lack of detailed information on commercial use and copyright issues.
Best Suited For: Artists, anime fans, and visionaries eager to convert their erotic fantasies into visual expressions.
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- Limited details available on the platform’s website.
- Ethical concerns surrounding the use of deepnude technology.
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- Mandatory registration to access adult content.
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Best Suited For: Anime enthusiasts desiring a highly customizable and unrestricted environment for crafting their perfect NSFW anime artworks.
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- Wide selection of face-swapping options, including sensual real and anime images.
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- Intuitive interface for easy navigation and use.
- Secure, web-based service ensuring data privacy and watermark-free results.
- The abundance of features may be overwhelming for beginners.
- Limited information on the full extent of the AI’s capabilities.
Best Suited For: Meme creators, movie enthusiasts, anime fans, and anyone interested in experimenting with sensual face morphing.
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Live3D is a pioneering platform in AI-generated art, specifically tailored for crafting uncensored, sensual artworks. Its advanced Unfiltered AI Art Generator empowers users to convert their boldest fantasies into high-quality visual representations. Simply providing a prompt about your desires is enough to activate the AI, resulting in explicit and enthralling art pieces. Live3D is a haven for artistic freedom, offering a space where nudity and sensuality are celebrated in various creative forms without censorship.
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- Availability of a free trial to explore the platform’s features.
- The extensive variety of styles may be intimidating for some users.
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Best Suited For: Art enthusiasts who desire a platform for expressing their uncensored creativity and experimenting with a wide range of unrestricted artistic styles.
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Snapdress stands out for its rapid and efficient image modification capabilities. This tool is particularly favored by those who prioritize speed and simplicity in their image editing needs. It enables users to swiftly alter images, making it a top choice for quick and easy transformations.
Pros and Cons:
- Fast and efficient in transforming images.
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- Limited to certain types of image transformations.
Best Suited For: Snapdress is ideal for users who require speedy and uncomplicated image alterations, especially those who need to make quick changes without delving into complex editing processes.
8. Sexy AI: Unleashing Sensual Artistic Freedom
Sexy AI revolutionizes the landscape of artistic freedom, especially in the sphere of adult-themed art. In an era where censorship can often restrict creative expression, this platform emerges as a haven for unrestricted artistic exploration. It enables artists to engage deeply with adult themes, free from conventional limitations, thereby cultivating a realm of pure creativity. Sexy AI’s commitment to enhancing the user experience is evident in its ad-free interface across all versions, allowing artists to fully immerse in their creative endeavors without distractions. This commitment to an uninterrupted, ad-free experience, even in the free version, underscores its dedication to fostering artistic expression. Sexy AI is more than just a platform; it’s a sanctuary for artists aspiring to explore the depths of sensual art without boundaries, providing a space where their most daring visions can be realized.
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- The platform’s explicit focus on adult content might not align with all users’ preferences.
Best Suited For: Artists and creators who are dedicated to producing adult content, looking for an unbridled and focused setting to express their sensual creativity.
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PicSo AI stands as a beacon of simplicity in the complex world of digital NSFW art. It breaks down the barriers of complexity with its straightforward and user-friendly platform, inviting artists of all skill levels to engage in the art-making process. The platform’s standout feature is its innovative tag suggestion system, which acts as a catalyst for creativity, offering inspiration in moments of artistic block. This feature not only simplifies the creative process but also enriches it, guiding artists towards themes and ideas that could ignite their next great work. With PicSo AI, the emphasis is rightly placed on the artistry itself, rather than the intricacies of the tool.
- Intuitive interface, ideal for those new to digital art.
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- Limited variety in artistic styles.
- Premium features require a subscription.
Best Suited For: PicSo AI is particularly well-suited for beginner digital artists and individuals looking for quick and easy inspiration for their NSFW art projects.
10. Replika: An AI Companion for Adult Conversations
Replika stands out as an innovative artificial intelligence NSFW chatbot, primarily designed for engaging in adult-themed conversations. It has gained popularity for its ability to discuss sexual topics and engage in role-playing scenarios, offering a unique online sexual experience. This chatbot serves as a notable example of how AI technology can be applied in adult entertainment and companionship.
- Acts as a customizable AI companion, allowing users to create a personalized AI girlfriend or boyfriend.
- Capable of generating NSFW chats, catering to users’ adult conversation needs.
- Does not have the capability to create pornographic images or art.
- Offers limited customization options in its web version.
Best Suited For: For those who are interested in exploring sexual ideas and fantasies in a safe, AI-driven environment.
The exploration of AI in creating high-quality, blur-free DeepNude images reveals a varied landscape. Platforms like Snapdress and PicSo AI simplify image transformations, while Sexy AI and Live3D push the boundaries of adult-themed art without censorship. Replika, though not an image generator, adds depth with AI-driven adult conversations. Each tool has its niche, offering unique ways to engage with NSFW content, from simple face morphing to complex artistic expressions, catering to diverse user preferences in the digital art world.

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Fresh off his Hunger Games frenzy, Australian heartthrob Liam Hemsworth is set to heat up the big screen once again this week in Expendables 2 alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone. The 6' 3" hunk is part of an exclusive club of attractive Aussies who have found fame on this side of the globe thanks in large part to their dashing good looks. Click through the gallery to check out some of the hottest stars from Down Under.
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Our Voice: Watch for signs of domestic violence
As we near the end of October, most of us know it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
One could hardly miss it with NFL players in pink and all the products being sold in pink. Even the American News front page was pink one day this month.
We love that the marketing campaign for breast cancer has been very successful and has likely saved lives, as well as our community’s commitment to the cause. At the same time, we want to continue to get the message out that it is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Although neither is desirable, it seems to be more comfortable for someone to step up and say “I have/had breast cancer” than it is for someone to even shyly admit they have been a victim of domestic violence. Yet, the numbers are staggering.
One in every four women and one in every nine men will experience domestic violence in her or his lifetime. An estimated 1.3 million women are physically assaulted each year. Eighty-five percent of domestic violence victims are women. Thirty to 60 percent of perpetrators of intimate partner violence also abuse children in the same household, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
Each victim is one too many. Nevertheless, most domestic violence incidents are never reported to the authorities. For some, it is simply too hard to say, “I have been abused.”
We understand why. There are likely feelings of shame, guilt and embarrassment fused with confusion and disheartened with illusions of the violence never happening again. And while breast cancer is something one cannot control or “fix” on her or her own, domestic violence is.
It only takes a voice, albeit a very brave voice. One voice to say, “I need help.” One voice to say, “I am brave enough to leave.” One voice to say, “I am a victim of domestic violence.”
Of course, a person giving him or herself this voice is not the end. There have to be others willing to step in and help — people who care enough to ask about the well being of others. People like you. People like us.
We urge you to pay attention to signs of domestic violence, not just this month but always. Signs range from obvious physical bruises to children missing school and adults missing work, increased health complaints and refusing to discuss relationships. Stalking can also indicate domestic abuse, as can a low self-esteem or being extremely apologetic.
Many victims are willing to talk about abuse if they are approached in an understanding, nonconfrontational manner. You can help by offering your ear to their voice and reassuring the person they are not at fault. Only the person in the situation can make the decision to leave it, as it can be dangerous.
It is best to help the victim contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE or our local abuse shelter, Safe Harbor, at 605-226-1212.
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Back by popular demand, join The Court Jesters this Christmas as they ambitiously recreate Charles Dickens’ classic Yuletide tale with just two performers, one pianist and, of course, a little help from you, in the audience…
Packed full of brand-new jokes and interactive excitement, A Christmas Carol is a Christchurch Christmas tradition, returning for the fourth year of festive fun!
Fast, funny and magical, this hilarious comedy is perfect for families and staff parties alike. It’s the perfect way to get yourself in the spirit of the season – and remember what Christmas is truly about. Comedy.
Why we love this PRODUCTION
“The harsher the world becomes the more I want my comedy to be kind. I love how A Christmas Carol has become a show that is entirely about audience participation – which apparently people loathe – that sells out year after year. That tells me we’re doing it right. Kindly. “
Associate Director, Dan Bain
Tickets for A Christmas Carol are on-sale now! Perfect for families and staff parties alike, tickets range from $15 - $20 - or you can get two tickets and a pizza for $55!
- Adult: $20
- Child (under 18): $15
- Group (10+): $15
- 2 tickets and a pizza: $55
*Check out our menu before booking your tickets. Please note: you must arrive at the theatre at least an hour before your performance to enjoy your pizza. No hot food is allowed into the theatre.
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For this special production, we're running a limited offer where you can book 2 tickets and a pizza for $55!
Please note: you must arrive at the theatre at least an hour before your performance to enjoy your pizza. No hot food is allowed into the theatre. Pizza will not be available on 11 December or the 4pm matinee on 14 December.
"The joy of Bain’s script is that no two shows are ever the same, so you can enjoy this show year after year. Ōtautahi audiences deserve a distinctly Christchurch Christmas celebration, so after perusing the Ballantynes window and placing a flower in the top of a road cone, enjoy another helping of A Christmas Carol at the Court Theatre."
"We all need a bit of Christmas spirit to power us through to the end of the year, and A Christmas Carol is the fuel you need. Do yourself a favour and book tickets, the show is perfect for a date night, staff function or even a family night out."
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Sylvia Mulinge leaves Safaricom, lands new plum job in Uganda
Safaricom's Chief Consumer Business Officer Sylvia Mulingeis set to leave the company on September 30, 2022.
Sylvia joined Safaricom in 2006 and has held various senior roles including General Manager Enterprise Business Unit and Director Consumer Business Unit, before assuming the role of Chief Customer Officer in 2018. In July 2021, she took up the role of Chief Consumer Business Officer.
"She has been an Executive Committee member (EXCO) for the last nine years, where she has offered leadership and been part of many of Safaricom's successes. More recently, she has been instrumental in steering the agile transformation of the commercial units.
She is instrumental in setting up two key businesses in Safaricom, Enterprise and Fixed Data," Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa said in an internal memo.
Sylvia Mulinge's new job
Mulinge is heading to Uganda as the new chief executive starting September 1, 2022, following the exit of Wim Vanhelleputte, who will take on the new MTN Group role of Operations Executive: Markets.
“Sylvia Mulinge becomes MTN Uganda CEO, joining from Safaricom, where she served as Chief Consumer Business Officer for the Group. A seasoned executive, she brings with her a passion for transforming customers’ lives using technology,” South Africa’s MTN Group said.

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Vikings: Valhalla, the new series that serves as a sequel to the History Channel drama Vikings, premiered on the Netflix streaming platform last Friday, February 25, as planned. Now, the subscription service shed light this Wednesday on seasons 2 and 3 that tells the story of the new generation of Vikings 125 years after the events of Ragnar Lodbork.
The Vikings series that was created by Michael Hirst and that ended at the end of 2020 after 6 seasons, left an immense base of fans thirsty to know more about the Nordic sagas of the 9th and 10th centuries. Now, Netflix brought to the screens the first season of the spin-off Vikings: Valhalla composed of a total of eight episodes.
The new series that follows the Vikings a century after the era of Ragnar, Lagertha, Floki, Rollo, Ivar and Bjorn tells the story of Freydís Eriksdotter (Frida Gustavsson) and her half-brother Leif Eriksson (Sam Corlett), who undertake an exploratory adventure in the midst of the advance of Christianity over the paganism established by their ancestors throughout Europe. The series also focuses on Leo Suter’s ambitious Norse prince Harald Sigurdsson.
When the creation of the new historical drama for Netflix was announced, the streamer ordered the production of a total of 24 episodes, which were divided into three parts last year. With two installments fully filmed through December 2021 and the first season having released less than two weeks ago, fans have been wondering about a second installment whose renewal had not been made official.
During the first two days after launch, Vikings: Valhalla reached 80.5 million hours of views; and in the week that began to run from February 28 it obtained a total of 113.38 million. Currently, it ranks in the Top 10 on Netflix in 90 countries with 194 million hours watched.
It must be clear that Netflix was only waiting for the figures obtained by Vikings: Valhalla to make a decision about the future of the historical drama. Having exceeded expectations, the streamer has finally officially renewed the Jeb Stuart-created series for seasons 2 and 3, something fans have suspected for some time.
In this sense, the renewal of Vikings: Valhalla for seasons 2 and 3 was not a surprise since Stuart revealed after the premiere that in the summer of this year they will begin filming season 3, while fans await the release of the second. delivery very soon this year. This Stuart had to say with the renewal announcement:
“Valhalla fans — THANK YOU to the millions of people who have watched (and re-watched!) the first season.”
“The numbers have been mind-boggling and have exceeded my wildest expectations.”
“I am delighted to be able to confirm that we have finished and are already editing the second season and that production will begin soon on the third.”


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NCH, the children’s charity, has called for a radical reform of the care system in order to address the stark gap in achievements and lifestyle between children in care and others. The call comes on the day the green paper is published. The charity, which works with more children in care than any other, is calling on the Government to include in the green paper the prevention of children going into care, increased focus on mental health and well-being and improved support for care leavers.
The 60,000 children in care have dramatically different life chances than other children. They are three times more likely to be cautioned or convicted of an offence, four times more likely to have a mental health disorder and one in five homeless people are care leavers.
The main priority in the reform must be to prevent children going into care in the first place. Services such as the NCH Phoenix Project in Wimbledon show that working intensively with families to prevent family breakdown can help keep children in their family home. As an organisation coordinating support for children in care, such as foster care, NCH wants local authorities to take responsibility for the mental health of children, all professionals to be trained and understand the needs of children in care, and that children in care have continuous access to a variety of health services.
Young people from stable backgrounds tend to leave home in their mid twenties, but nearly half of all young people leave care at just 16 or 17, often without education, employment or training. The charity wants to see the average age for leaving care increased to 21 and an end to the use of Bed and Breakfast for homeless care leavers. Local authorities must ensure that all those leaving care have the necessary financial support and life skills that are crucial to a successful adulthood.
Clare Tickell, Chief Executive of NCH, says: “The terrible inequality between children in care and others is shameful – and now we have the opportunity to put this right. Every child deserves the care, attention and chances in life that we give our own children and this must be reflected in the Government’s reforms. Only with radical change will this green paper ensure these vulnerable young people get a fair start.”


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Bridge is a partnership game requiring four players. Each player sits opposite his partner at a card table (in this age of computers the concept could be a simulated).
Join us for at this session to socialise and play bridge.
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The cost of butter has skyrocketed so much that it's now as cheap to buy butter made in France, despite that European country's butter shortage.
For the month of May it cost $4.80 for a 500g block of butter, up 29 per cent from $3.73 a year earlier, according to Statistics New Zealand's food price index.
READ MORE: • Food prices soar, kumara prices double
At one Auckland supermarket, the price of French-made butter was $4.00 for 400g - compared to the New Zealand-made product at $4.99 for 500g.
Fonterra head of farm source Mark Robinson said prices were at an all-time high.
"Butter prices are at all-time highs in the global market which is good - it's a sign of good things - but it doesn't necessarily reflect the entire market because butter is just one of the products you get from a bucket of milk," he said.
Robinson told NZ Herald Focus the sky-high prices were due to the global standard set in the wider market.
"We need to set our prices based on what we can sell our product for abroad because otherwise you would question why wouldn't you just go and sell it abroad," he said. "Our model in New Zealand is export-driven and that's not just dairy, that's all of agriculture, so we rely on our global markets to set the price in New Zealand and that's for a lot of things not just dairy, beef and lamb."
High butter prices were good for farmers and the dairy industry, he said.
"It's been a tough couple of years in the dairy industry with some low prices, and globally low for dairy, which obviously drives our milk price down which means that farmers revenues are severely impacted but we've been steadily climbing out of that recently, and we've now got a milk price forecast of $6.15 and a forecast for next season of $6.50, so those numbers alone mean that farmers are smiling a bit more than they have been."
ASB chief economist Nick Tuffley said the price of butter could increase still.
"Over the last month we have seen that the wholesale price of butter has continued to rise so we perhaps haven't seen the full retail affect of that come through yet," Tuffley said.
"What we are seeing is a global phenomenon. Butter is a globally traded product and the price is getting pushed up by the fact that consumption is lifting around the world and the supply is struggling to catch up at the moment.
"We have a commodity price index that goes back to 1994, this is by far in a way the highest price on that index, so that's filtering through on a retail level as well."
Ninety five per cent of New Zealand's dairy products are exported.
Tuffley said butter prices had doubled in world markets in the last year and that New Zealand would do well in export earnings due to the surge.
In France bakers have warned the high price of butter was slashing profit margins and threatening the industry, The Guardian reported.
"There is a real threat of butter shortages by the end of the year which could lead to panic on markets," Matthieu Labbe, an industry spokesman, told The Guardian.
The Guardian reported industry bodies were calling on responsible behaviour from supermarkets and cafes in regards to prices they charged shoppers.
Increases in the price of butter are being blamed on falling milk yields in Europe.
Food prices in New Zealand rose at their fastest annual pace in more than six years this month. Vegetable prices jumped 31 per cent in May from the same month a year earlier, with broccoli and kumara prices more than doubling, lettuce prices up 76 per cent, and tomatoes rising 34 per cent.
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|Reviews for Only|
| emilyroleplay1 chapter 1 . 12/22/2012
| WhyDoUWantToKnow chapter 1 . 9/23/2011
*sniff* Ah the fluff... this is the first femmeslash I've ever read! I'm more of a regular slash person, but this was great! And it's not even Christmas!
| IGottaFindYou chapter 1 . 1/28/2011
AWESOME FIC!:):):):) I love slashes, in NCIS, I favor the slashes about the guys, but girl slashes are good too...:):):):P
| Schattentaenzerin chapter 1 . 10/26/2010
Short, but sweet. I'm not a big fan of Ziva and normally more a Kabby-shipper, but this OS is really good. :)
I love Gibbs present for them.
Do you mind if I translate this fic into german? Naturally I will credit you. *smile*
| PuckurtPartieLover chapter 1 . 5/27/2009
Aww this story is soo sweet I love when people write about the softer side of Ziva.
| shadowsuzaku chapter 1 . 11/11/2008
Aw I like how Gibbs send them a present there at the end. _
You know I seem to be faving a lot of your stories here. xD WOOT!
| Gibberish-crap chapter 1 . 9/17/2007
I like it a lot!
| kuroinekorawr chapter 1 . 3/8/2007
dude! this is awsome. when your summary said slash, I thought it ment something bad was going to happen. but this is great
| Kissman chapter 1 . 1/11/2007
Wonderful :) I love your beautiful Abby/Ziva fics
| Billy Rose chapter 1 . 1/10/2007
such a sweet fic _
| MaritzaCarmicheal chapter 1 . 1/8/2007
Aww the end was SO CUTE! great job! i loved it
| DeMoKa chapter 1 . 1/5/2007
even though i have read this already elsewhere, i figure i can start the ball rolling for your reviews! well, i hardly have to say anything cause avid readers should already know what a awonderful Ziva/Abby writer you are! *grin grin*
i heart your fics! it's cute and that plots are innovative, original. yay for photos!


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Is the Chevy Camaro SS a better race car when it has performance parts on it?
TFL’s Roman Mica had the chance to see for himself recently when he test drove a stock Camaro SS and a performance Camaro SS outside of Las Vegas.
Both Camaros came equipped with the same engine and eight-speed automatic transmission. But the difference was in the after market parts that the performance Camaro had installed.
Those parts included a souped up suspension package, roll bars, bigger brakes and a 20-mm lowered suspension.
The first drive Roman took around the track was in the performance Camaro. As he made the turns and other maneuvers, the instructor gave him feedback on how to get better.
The second drive was in the stock Camaro. For that, Roman again followed the instructions given to him.
Which Camaro was the best around the track? Were the performance parts worth adding to the Camaro? Find out by watching the complete TFL video above.


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Julian has a new single out this weekend of his own.
But he’s also recorded his first ever version of dad John Lennon’s “Imagine.” He says in the message below he would only sing “Imagine” “if it was the end of the world.” He’s never traded on his father’s name. he changed his mind and made this effort is to support Ukrainian refugees. It’s a beautiful version.
Not for comparison, but the new single is below. Called “Every Little Moment.” It’s really great. It’s been far too long since Julian has released new music. A new album is coming on May 20th. His new stuff is on BMG which likes to keep their releases a secret until they’re completely dead. Let’s try and overcome that this time around.
Every Little Moment
PS The Imagine track was instigated by some Global Citizen event today. Do not give them money. Give money to the Red Cross or other sanctioned humanitarian relief groups. Global Citizen spends its money on rock concerts and salaries.


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For the last eight years, Tokyo has been the culinary capital of the world, boasting the most number of Michelin-starred restaurants of any city worldwide. Tokyo is currently home to 160 one-star restaurants, 52 two-star restaurants, and 12 three-star restaurants - not to mention the 324 restaurants with Michelin's Bib Gourmand tag, offering "exceptional food at moderate prices".
Spoilt for choice (if you're rolling in Yenjamins, that is).
So when the opportunity arose to visit Tokyo recently, I got into my 'you-only-live-once' frame of mind and decided it would be worth spending a week's pay on one exceptional meal. With so many restaurants, it was hard to know where to start. Should I aim for the three-star restaurants? Do I want a traditional kaiseki meal, or French, or a meal of just sushi or tempura?Read More


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High Soviet Arms Budget Is Kept as Economy Lags; High Soviet Arms Budget Is Kept as Economy Lags
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MOSCOW, Dec. 16 -- The Soviet Union announced today that defense spending would remain at record levels next year. The Government also indicated that the economy had suffered a setback in the last 12 months and that the goals for 1970 had been reduced.


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Ralph Wiley, chemist, father, accidental inventor, awakens on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch to stand trial for “crimes against humanity”. The crime? The invention of polyvinylidene chloride, one of the earliest forms of plastic. The judge and jury? The Grand Tribunal of the Fifth Gyre, The Angel of Canopic Jars, The Roger Waters (yup THAT one), and The Gooney Revenant. Are culpability and guilt the same? Can we stop ourselves from carving the mountains flat? Can we avoid the tipping point?
Don’t miss this world premiere production from the playwright of An Outopia for Pigeons, Justin Maxwell.
Ralph Wiley- Nicole Goeden
The Angel of Canopic Jars- Katie Kaufmann
The Gooney Revenant / The Last Easter Islander- Mairead Koehler
The Roger Waters / Robert Oppenheimer- Bethany McHugh
Directors- Meg DiSciorio / Damon Runnals
Stage Manager- Jamie Case
Set / Props- Seán McArdle
Lights- Jesse Cogswell
Costumes- Lisa Conley
Sound- Kalen Keir
Graphic Design- Galen Higgens
October 11-October 19
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Double trouble: The Only Way Is Essex sisters Sam and Billie Faiers strip off for racy lads mag shoot
It seems The Only Way Is Essex girls are becoming firm men's magazine favourites and Sam Faiers has teamed up with her sister Billie in the latest raunchy shoot.
The sisters, who co-own Minnies boutique in their native Essex, have stripped off for a steamy photo shoot for Nuts magazine – cashing in on their newly found fame.
Sam, 20 and sister Billie, 21, posed in extremely skimpy outfits and even go topless as part of the raunchy photo shoot to please their growing army of male fans.
Sister act: Billie and Sam Faiers have stripped off for a raunchy photo shoot for lads magazine Nuts as they reveal they used to fight over boys and now discuss what they are looking for in a man
In one picture Sam, who is dating co-star Joey Essex, shows off her voluptuous figure in a small black monokini by Ann Summers while her sister wears just a tiny pair of red pants and a black push-up bra.
In an interview to accompany the pictures Sam opened up about how she and Billie used to go up against each other when it came to boys. She told Nuts magazine: ‘We used to compete, see who could kiss the most boys.’
‘I was really picky, so I’d always lose.’
Dream teams? Sam Faiers seen with her on-screen boyfriend Joey Essex and with her sister Billie, working at their boutique, Minnies, in Brentwood, Essex
Sam also revealed what she is looking for in a man, perhaps not the qualities of her on-screen boyfriend Joey Essex: ‘What I want is a bit of a bad boy but generous and caring. That’s my perfect boy.’
Sister Billie however is looking for someone who will be able to treat her and spend their hard-earned wages on her.
She said: ‘I go for boys who aren’t flash but aren’t scared to spend their money. No one that’s tight.’
Cover Girls: Sam and Billie grace the front cover of Nuts magazine, on sale now
The girls have also accentuated their feline shaped eyes with heavy dark makeup and are seen tugging on their outfits.
Last night saw the final episode in the second series of the show, which is set up in part. Viewers saw Sam’s ex Mark Wright get pushed into a swimming pool by his fiancée Lauren Goodger.
But it seems that even the rift caught on camera didn’t mean their engagement was over. Lauren tweeted: ‘Hahahaha! Thank u fans for all the tweets I loveee you all never take anything 2 serious!! Enjoy life I love my man and my family and friends.’(sic)
Sam, who revealed to MailOnline at the opening of her Brentwood boutique that she would love to dress the Duchess of Cambridge, appeared in good spirits yesterday as she attended the series wrap party at Kirk Norcross's nightclub Sugar Hut.
She told fans: ‘Ready and on way to the wrap party with Billie :-) can't believe series 2 is over x x sugar hut !! Wohoo x’
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