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Tuesday, February 14, 2006

A new 154-page Government Accountability Office (GAO) report says seven federal departments together spent US$1.6 billion on 343 contracts with public relations firms, advertising agencies, and media organizations, as well as individuals involved in such activities.

Congressional Democrats requested the report after several incidents surfaced in which journalists or commentators were paid to promote the Bush administrations programs, but did not disclose the financing, so called payola. In one case, Armstrong Williams was paid $186,000 for promotions of President Bush’s No Child Left Behind law. The administrations position was that an agencies’ mission includes spreading information about federal programs.

At that time, the GAO had independent objections to the ready-to-air news stories the administration’s provided to TV stations in order to promote it policies. The administration claimed the burden of disclosure falls to the TV stations.

Congress has now inserted a provision into an annual spending bill requiring federal agencies to include “a clear notification” within the text or audio of a prepackaged news story that it was prepared or paid for by the government.

Rep. Henry A. Waxman (D-Calif.) said “Careful oversight of this spending is essential given the track record of the Bush administration, which has used taxpayer dollars to fund covert propaganda within the United States.”

The seven agencies covered by the report are Commerce, Defense, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Interior, Treasury, and Veterans Affairs.

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There are a lot of items that one could pick up to celebrate a stag night. Actually, there is no limit to what can be obtained to mark this grand occasion. One simple item that seems to complete a stag night is a T shirt. Simple as they are, stag night T shirts are one of those items that have a bonding effect on you and your boys as you go about your celebration. These magical items have become a common utility item when it comes to stag nights.

There are many options when it comes to designing t-shirts for stag nights. You can simply throw in some words or you can use images to make the T shirt more vibrant. These kinds of T shirts are meant for single occasions and thus the most ideal design is required. Generally speaking, different friends have different likings. Depending on what you and your friends have in common, you can come up with a design around this theme. Hilarious content is quite a common feature on Stag Night T Shirts and why not! After all, it s a happy occasion.

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There are personalised and standard t-shirts for stag nights. If you lack an idea of what design you would like, don t worry. You can check the collection of standardised T shirts online and get one that will suit your occasion. To get a more personal touch, it is advisable to customise the T shirt such that the content is specific of the groom or group. It is now possible to get stag night tees online. One can come up with designs using online design assisting tools. This has made it much simpler to come up with excellent customizations. With the large number of types of T shirts, you will definitely be spoilt for choice while choosing a T shirt type to have the design printed on. The T shirts also come in a variety of colours.

Stag night T shirts have many purposes. They are a simple way of identification. Wherever you decide to hold your party, you will definitely stand out from the crowd. Don t worry about the onlookers; they are already admiring how much fun your party is having. The message on your T shirts says it all. This message is bound to lift the mood wherever you will be. When the night is over, you will have something tangible to remind you of the occasion when you reminisce many years later.

Stag night T shirts have many purposes. They are a simple way of identification. Wherever you decide to hold your party, you will definitely stand out from the crowd. Don t worry about the onlookers; they are already admiring how much fun your party is having. The message on your T shirts says it all. This message is bound to lift the mood wherever you will be. When the night is over, you will have something tangible to remind you of the occasion when you reminisce many years later.

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Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Canadian professional wrestler Chris Benoit, who performed for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), was found dead, along with his wife Nancy, 43, and their son Daniel, 7, in their home in Atlanta, Georgia on Monday. Police are calling the deaths a “double murder-suicide.”

“There are no further details at this time, other than the Benoit family residence is currently being investigated by local authorities. WWE extends its sincerest thoughts and prayers to the Benoit family’s relatives and loved ones in this time of tragedy,” said a statement posted on the WWE website.

Scott Ballard, Fayette County District Attorney, says that “the details (of the incident), when they come out, are going to prove a little bizarre.”

Fayette County Sheriff deputy Lt. Tommy Pope stated that police found the family at about 2:30 p.m. (eastern time) when the WWE called police and asked them to do a “welfare check” after friends stated that Benoit sent them “curious text messages.” It is reported that Benoit missed several meetings which prompted the call to police. Pope also stated that police were “not actively searching for any suspects outside of the house.”

In a press conference, the Sheriff’s Office released the details that Benoit’s wife and son had both died of asphyxiation. He also hinted that the wife had been bound. TMZ.com is reporting that Benoit strangled his wife on Friday, smothered his son on late Friday or early Saturday, and then hanged himself inside his weight room on late Saturday, Sunday, or Monday.

Benoit was scheduled to wrestle in Houston, Texas for a match at WWE’s Vengeance pay-per-view event on June 24. However, Benoit flew home due to “personal reasons,” said Jim Ross, the announcer for WWE events.

Benoit was a professional wrestler with the nickname The Canadian Crippler, who wrestled for New Japan Pro Wrestling, Extreme Championship Wrestling, World Championship Wrestling, and World Wrestling Entertainment. His wife Nancy was known in the wrestling ring as Woman and Fallen Angel. She was a valet and manager and also wrestled for Jim Crockett Promotions, Extreme Championship Wrestling and World Championship Wrestling.

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Monday, June 23, 2008

2008 COMPUTEX Taipei, the largest trade fair since its inception in 1982, featured several seminars and forums, expansions on show spaces to TWTC Nangang, great transformations for theme pavilions, and WiMAX Taipei Expo, mainly promoted by Taipei Computer Association (TCA). Besides of ICT industry, “design” progressively became the critical factor for the future of the other industries. To promote innovative “Made In Taiwan” products, pavilions from “Best Choice of COMPUTEX”, “Taiwan Excellence Awards”, and newly-set “Design and Innovation (d & i) Award of COMPUTEX”, demonstrated the power of Taiwan’s designs in 2008 COMPUTEX Taipei.

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By Richard Armen

In today’s world, the danger that a stalker presents is serious business. Although there are various steps that you can take to help limit the possibility that you may acquire a stalker, it is sometimes inevitable. There are a number of tell-tale signs that you may have a stalker. If you think someone may be stalking or following you, can consult the authorities and take action to limit the amount of danger presented by your stalker.

1) Understand the potential for stalking. Stalking is a type of intimidation and harassment that usually stems from a stalker not understanding the nature of a relationship. For example, if you’ve recently turned someone down for a date and they don’t seem to fully grasp the situation, you may be in danger. Stalking does not just include following you; often, these actions progress into much more, which is why it is so important to put an end to such behaviors quickly.

2) A potential stalker may appear at locations unannounced. These locations may include your place of work, your home, and places you stop by routinely. The appearance of such an individual may be benign. At first, you may think they’re simply running into you because they frequent the same locations. In this case, simply telling them that you do not want their presence provides a simple solution. However, if an individual still shows up unannounced it is likely that they are a stalker.

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3) Unwanted gifts may show up unexpectedly. The gifts may be intimate in nature, since, for the most part, stalkers seem to feel that they have a stronger connection to their victims then is actually true. Lingerie, flowers, jewelry, photographs, and letters, among other things, may appear at your home or business.

4) Harassing phone calls, emails or text messages may also be an indication of a potential stalker. These messages may vary in nature, but a common thread is that these messages will be frequent and intimate. Occasionally stalkers will proclaim their love for an individual, but they may also proclaim their dislike for someone.

5) Your stalker may also know various things about you that they would not necessarily know from a casual or everyday conversation. If a potential stalker seems to know personal information about you, it may be a result of their delusion that they are closer to you then they actually are. Some stalkers will go to great lengths to learn all they can about their target.

6) A stalker may also threaten your friends and family. Since some stalkers may be suffering from delusions of intimacy and a general disconnect with reality, they may be mentally unstable. Even as your stalker professes his or her love for you, they may also be threatening those closest to you.

Even stalkers who start out friendly and seem harmless may turn violent and angry for no apparent reason. If you do suspect that you are being stalked, change your routine, alert friends and families so that they can help to provide a buffer zone, and consult with the authorities.

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Monday, February 25, 2008American art director and production designer Robert F. Boyle was honoured last night at the Academy Awards.

Hired as an extra in films during the Great Depression, the young architect became a draftsman at Paramount Studios, moving on to become a sketch artist and assistant art director, before becoming a full-fledged art director in the early 1940s, at Universal Studios.

His credits include Alfred Hitchcock films Saboteur (1942), North by Northwest (1959), and The Birds (1963). Other films to his credit include The Thomas Crown Affair (1968), Gaily, Gaily (1969), Fiddler on the Roof (1971), and The Shootist (1976).

The Oscar-nominated documentary short The Man on Lincoln’s Nose (2000) chronicles his career, which includes the 1997 Art Directors Guild’s Lifetime Achievement Award and four Oscar nominations.

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Over the last few years, Dentist Implants in Verona have become a very popular cosmetic dental procedure. In fact, some dentists are doing just as many dental implants as they are dental veneers and teeth whitening procedures. Plus, the popularity of dental implants is expected to grow even more rapidly over the next ten years. If you’ve been thinking about getting dental implants as a replacement for missing teeth, be aware it may not be the best option for you. Before you speak with your dentist about dental implants, take a look at some of the advantages and disadvantages of this procedure.

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One advantage of getting dental implants is they don’t ever have to be removed. Unlike dentures that have to be removed to be cleaned, you can clean dental implants the same way you would your natural teeth. Keep in mind that if you have dental implants, it’s a good idea to visit your dentist to have routine cleanings and examinations, too. Another advantage of getting dental implants is that they are comfortable. In fact, most people say they feel like natural teeth and you can eat any of the foods you would if they were your natural teeth.

Of course, there are several great advantages of getting Dentist Implants in Verona, but there are disadvantages too. Perhaps, the biggest disadvantage is the cost. If you have a dental implant procedure for a single tooth, it can cost anywhere from one thousand to six thousand dollars. Plus, since dental implants are considered a cosmetic procedure, most insurance companies will not cover the cost of implants. If you are someone who has health problems, it may also be best to avoid getting dental implants. Most dentists don’t advise people who have heart problems or have suffered from strokes to get them.

As you can see, there are both advantages and disadvantages to having dental implants. If you think they sound like a good option for you, be sure to Visit the website of Philip E Toaldo DDS PA to schedule a consultation. During your visit, the dentist will discuss your medical history and decide if you are an ideal candidate for dental implants. If you meet with him and decide dental implants aren’t the best option for you, he will advise you of procedures that may be right for you instead.