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Dialogue "Conservationist Shane Mahoney" Host Marcia Franklin interviews Shane Mahoney, the founder and director of Conservation Force. Mahoney lectures around the world and directs programs in other countries to conserve wildlife.G
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Bluegrass Underground "Vince Gill" A Country Music Hall of Famer and 20-time Grammy winner, Gill has recently been sharing the stage with Eric Clapton, Sting and James Taylor. Known for his razor-sharp instrumental skills, his expressive tenor voice, his richly varied songwriting and his superb choice of backup musicians, Gill delivers everything from heartfelt honky tonk ballads to hot bluegrass to full-throttle country rock, all leavened with an easygoing sense of humor that makes a Vince Gill show feel like you're just hanging out with on old friend. This is as good as country music gets. D
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Music Voyager "From D.C. to Cajun Country" Music Voyager host Jacob Edgar continues his Road to a GRAMMY journey by meeting up with GRAMMY winner India. Arie in Washington D.C. Dobet Gnahore, a stunning singer from west Africa, who shares a GRAMMY nomination with India. D
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Terrific Homemade Chili, Yogurt-Covered Cranberries, Creamy Crawfish Dip & Grown-Up Tuna Noodle Casserole & More
I apologize for the terrible choices before you. Do you make the Korean Chicken Sliders for the Super Bowl or a giant pot of chili? A bowl of Yogurt-Covered Cranberries to snack on, or indulge your sweet tooth with M&M Peanut Butter Brownies? There's also that fantastic Superpower Green Smoothie to kick the day off right…and an Orange Old Fashioned to wind it down. So many choices this week. All of them good.
- Yogurt-Covered Cranberries
- How to Make Chili
- Creamy Crawfish Dip
- Grown-Up Tuna Noodle Casserole
- Orange Old-Fashioned
- Korean Chicken Sliders with Braised Kale & Kimchi
- Baked Goat Cheese Salad with Creamy Walnut Vinaigrette
- M&M Peanut Butter Brownies
- Superpower Green Smoothie
- Tacos with Roasted Vegetables and Red Cabbage Slaw
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Lisa Nussbaum
Born: December 25, 1926
Raczki, Poland
Lisa was born to a Jewish family who lived in a town about three miles from the German border. Her family had lived there for generations. Lisa's father exported geese to Germany, and her mother owned a fabric store. The family lived with Lisa's grandmother in a large, single-level, gray stucco house. Lisa attended a small Hebrew school in Raczki.
1933-39: In 1937 I transferred to a public school. One day, in fifth grade during recess, some boys grabbed my long blonde hair. Others joined in and pinned me to a wall. They spread my arms, saying, "We'll crucify you like you crucified Jesus." I cried and told my mother I was afraid to return to school. War began on September 1, 1939. We headed east by horse and buggy. I took along a scrapbook full of my childhood mementos.
1940-44: By 1941 we were in the Slonim ghetto. That year Mother slipped my sister and me out of the ghetto. Hiding in the nearby forest, we stumbled upon a horrible sight--Jews being shot into pits. A forester found us and marched us to the line of those to be killed. We escaped to town, where a Christian woman hid us until the massacre was over. We returned to the ghetto to find Mother had been killed. In 1942 I escaped, and in 1943 joined the Jewish resistance in Vilna and then partisans in the Naroch Forest.
In the summer of 1944, Lisa was liberated when the Soviets took control of the area in which her unit was operating. She immigrated to the United States in 1947.


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Who doesn't love those typically round sweet pieces of dough with the hole in the middle? It's National Donut Day, and they are being celebrated all across this land. The sweet treat is honored the first Friday in June and many eateries are taking part in handing out freebies to customers. The rules regarding each giveaway varies, so you might have to make a small purchase for the trade-off. In the end, though, your tummy will love you for it!
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- Krispy Kreme, who take the crown as the supreme donutmaker, will be handing out freebies today with no strings attached. Honest! You don't have to purchase a thing, so stick your hand out, and have them lay one on you!
- Dunkin' Donuts should offer their customers freebies, but they want them to purchase a beverage in order to get a "free" donut. You would think that with all of the "dough" they make from their coffee line, they would at least be willing to part with a donut or two without a catch!
- Cumberland Farms, the chain of convenience stores across the United States, will give you a free doughnut with the purchase of any hot or iced coffee or Chill Zone beverage.
- Tim Hortons also wants you to make a purchase, but if you want a free donut, you must utter the phrase, "Happy National Donut Day!" Geez, these sadists want you to humiliate yourself in public!
- Shipley Do-Nuts, the 78-year-old chain with more than 300 locations clustered in the states of Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama, beat out Krispy Kreme by giving customers not only a free glazed donut but a small coffee to boot at participating locations.
- Lamar's Donuts, a Kansas-based gourmet donut bistro chain with locations in Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Arizona, and Alabama, will give customers a free donut "with a hole in it" without making you buy one thing. The chain is encouraging consumers to make donations to the Salvation Army, which actually started the yummy fried treat celebration back in 1938.
Nationals Donut Day started in order for women, "Donut Lassies," who served the yummy torus-shaped piece of dough to World War I soldiers, to be recognized for their efforts. This significant occasion established the donut as a long-standing symbol of the services the Salvation Army continues to provide.
But wait, the donut celebration does not end with today! You can look forward to even more momentous events in praise of the deep-fried dessert. International Jelly-Filled Doughnut Day is widely recognized as June 8th (occasionally as June 9th). National Cream-Filled Doughnut Day is celebrated on September 14th, and Buy A Doughnut Day occurs on October 30th.
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by The Beast » Mon Mar 11, 2013 1:19 pm
This is the only scenario I could be down with and I think it's a good idea. If they're going to bring back the Multiverse, why focus on just one Universe for so long?
by The Beast » Mon Mar 11, 2013 1:28 pm
After all this time with the Nu52 and bitching about what I don't like and listening to what other people do, I have a new found level of compassion for DC comics. Unlike Marvel, the schism between DC's fan base is insurmountable, there's no way they can even begin to make everyone happy.
DC is damned if they do and damned if they don't.
by Arion » Mon Mar 11, 2013 5:03 pm
It's been like that for a while now.
by Herald » Mon Mar 11, 2013 5:08 pm
This is what happens when you INSIST on Breaking your Base over and over and over and over again...
by The Beast » Tue Mar 12, 2013 1:54 pm
I guess I'm a bit mystified how Marvel avoids the problem.
by The Beast » Tue Mar 12, 2013 1:59 pm
I agree, DC should cut all you Bronies loose and just stop trying to live in the past for your benefit. Kids today don't know or care about the nostalgic sentimentalities form the SIlver Age so this all ages approach isn't for them, it's for old men like you who can't let go of their childhood.
Personally I don't suffer from Peter Pan Syndrome myself, so I'm happy with change. If DC just stopped trying to placate guys like you they could just move on and stop trying to dilute their properties in order to make everyone happy at the same time.
by Arion » Tue Mar 12, 2013 3:10 pm
If not for OMD I'd say Marvel has a perfect record...
by Herald » Tue Mar 12, 2013 3:14 pm
No, you don't.
And there lies part of your problem.
So you ASSUME that I'm a Brony because of the avatar.
(And what happens when we ASSUME??)
Actually, it's left over from the "Pony Day" we had some time back (as is Jude's avatar). The show is good, but I'm not "Brony-level" into it. I'm more of a fan of the character this pony is dressed as; that character is my usual avatar.
Another ASSUMption! Tsk, tsk!
I'm not a Silver Age fanboy, either.
For example, and to get right to the point: MY Flash is Wally West.
Always has been, always will be.
If they expect to keep this industry going, they have to attract new blood.
And that means people of ALL ages, especially kids.
The Triple Crown of ASSUMption!!
(What a good Pony you are! Yes, you are! )
Who said I got into these comics at a young age??
Only an idiot ASSUMEs all change must be good.
Again: Given their stubborn inflexibility on allowing certain characters to reappear, not to mention going with this crappy DCnU in general, they're not really trying to make everyone happy.
So you can cast off a few more of your ASSUMptions, my little Pony!
"Now you KNOW!
And Knowing Is Half the Battle!"
by bkthomson » Tue Mar 12, 2013 5:08 pm
Watch it Herald. . I will threadkick you from this thread.
by The Beast » Tue Mar 12, 2013 10:46 pm
More or less I'd agree with you.
I guess what I'm wondering is do Marvel fans argue among themselves about how mature their comics are and how mature their audience should be?
At this point, I think DC should stick it out but I'm curious enough either way I don't think I'd hold it against them if they shifted focus to another Earth in the 52. Maybe they should just do 52, Earth 2 style books and only expand on the ones that sell better with spotlight issues and the ones that sell the worst can get killed off in massive cross over events.
by Arion » Wed Mar 13, 2013 2:40 pm
I do argue about how mature certain comics are, but I don't limit that discussion only to DC or Marvel.
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Riku Officially Named to Team Finland
The Seattle Thunderbirds have confirmed goaltender and Lightning prospect Riku Helenius has been named to the Finnish World Junior team that will take part in the 2008 IIHF World Junior Championship in Pardubice and Liberec, Czech Republic, from December 26 to January 5.
"We are very happy for Riku that he has been selected to play for Team Finland," said T-Birds General Manager Russ Farwell. "He has established himself as a top goalie in our league and we expect him to be a key member of Team Finland."
Helenius left December 10 for the Team Finland World Junior Evaluation Camp. He is now with the Finnish team as they prepare for the tournament. He has an 8-7-5-0 record with the T-Birds this season and a goals against average of 2.61, a save percentage of .911, and one shutout.
Helenius, who will be the only Lightning draftee at this year's WJCs, was selected by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round, 15th overall, of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.
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I have been freelancing fulltime for 10 months now, and I ain't broke yet! Working for myself has been fun/exciting/freeing and stressful/boring/frightening. Regardless of what adjectives you use, it has also required math skills and free wifi.
I have learned how to prepare estimates, to charge what I'm worth, and to keep detailed records. I bring up work at any dinner out so I can write the meal off on my taxes. I've overcome my telephone anxiety (for the most part), run a meeting all by myself, and I've pitched my business in ten seconds or less at networking events.
I still haven't figured out a long-term health insurance solution, and sometimes I get lonely or bored and don't work as hard as I know I should. But I also get to shop for groceries in the middle of the day in my flip flops. And I can jet down to Louisville to meet friends on a weekday without having to ask anyone's permission to do so. It balances out.
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8 Health-Tracking Devices to Try
8 Awesome Health-Tracking Devices
For wearable health-tracking sensor devices, the future looks bright, at least according to San Francisco-based Rock Health, a seed accelerator for health startups. We browsed the company's portfolio of biotech startups to find the hottest new health technology out there.
Here are eight health-tracking devices we're particularly excited about.
AgaMatrix is a health techonology company that has a developed a variety of devices for diabetes patients. One of their most innovative devices is their mobile blood glucose tracker, the first FDA-approved application of its type. The device plugs into an iPhone and tracks blood sugar levels, carb intake and insulin dosage for diabetes patients.
BodyMedia Fit
This armband tracks user's caloric burn, activity levels, and sleep patterns, and connects to phones via Bluetooth or sends data directly to the cloud. Package prices range from $179.95-$259.
FitBit offers a family of fitness tracking devices that track physical activity, nutrition and sleep. The data tehn syncs with your wireless device so you can track your progress. It's like a personal trainer on your arm! The devices range in price from $59.95 to $99.95.
Proteus 'Smart Pills'
Biotech company Proteus recently launched a "smart pill'' system, microchipped medication tablets that track patient adherence via a nifty smartphone app. The ingesitble sensor is powered by natural tomach fluids so it's completely safe. In addition to tracking patient adeherence, the chip also detecst information about the body's response to the medicine such as heart rate, activity and rest so the doctor can monitor the effectiveness of the prescription.
Jawbone UP
The Jawbone UP features a flexible wristband packed with vibration and motion sensors to track and analyze exercise, diet, and sleep data. $99.99 –
The LARK Bluetooth-enabled bracelet rouses you from slumber by delivering pulsing vibrations on a pressure point on your inner wrist. $69-$129. The company also has a fitness app that tracks your activity and provides personalized feedback determined by an algorothim designed by Standford and Harvard health experts. The app is available on androids now and is coming to the Apple store soon.
Withings Wi-Fi Body Scale
This extra-thin scale automatically sends your body measurements wirelessly to your computer or iPhone, to track your gains or losses over time. Price is around $150.
Basis offers a wrist-worn device that measures the wearer's heart rate, caloric burn, and sleep patterns. Preorder: $199.


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Olothontor wrote:Here are my thoughts:
We use a 3-layer system to handle each aspect of the game; the first layer would contain the map, presumably an array with 3 possible numbers (0 for empty space, 1 for room/hallway, 2 for doors. Any other things can be added later, like traps or the like). The second would contain items, both those lying on the floor in singular or group form, and chests or other loot containers. Third would contains critters, both player(s) and monster(s).
From there, it should be fairly obvious. Read as: "From there, I dunno what to do."
Olothontor wrote:ForlornCreature wrote:I don't think you're gonna follow this game through with the kind of scale you're talking about.
Isn't it worth it to dream? Hush ye, nay-sayer.
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What If Staying Single Weren't Stigmatized?
Would you choose not to marry if you gave yourself permission?
Posted Jan 09, 2014
In the course of researching my book, Introverts in Love, about introverts and relationships, I talked to a young, single, eligible lawyer. While he had dates, friends, and social life aplenty, he also told me, "I really, really don't see myself living with anyone. I just really enjoy the quiet of being alone. It's not like Monday through Friday I come home from work and never see anybody. But seeing somebody every night—just having somebody in the house, even if you're not talking to them, even if you're doing different things, there's still that pinging going on…."
Ah, some people are thinking, he'll change his mind when the right someone comes along.
Oh, some people are thinking, what a cold and selfish young man.
Hm, some people are thinking, what's wrong with him?
Let's all think again. Because, although he might not realize it, this guy is part of a growing segment of society: people who are single and/or live alone by choice.
In a 2012 essay in The New York Times, Eric Klinenberg, a sociologist and author of Going Solo: The Extraordinary Rise and Surprising Appeal of Living Alone, points out that "five million people in the United States between ages 18 and 34 live alone, 10 times more than in 1950." He goes on to say that the largest number of people living alone are between the ages of 35 and 64 and do it by choice.
I recently chatted with Bella DePaulo, social psychologist and author of Singled Out: How Singles are Stereotyped, Stigmatized and Ignored and Still Manage to Live Happily Ever After, and who writes the Living Single blog here on Psychology Today. She is interested in this trend even beyond living alone; she says that some people are simply meant to be single—they are "single at heart" and live happier more fulfilling lives if they stay single than they would if they bought into society's mandate to couple up.
While the data is still pretty skimpy, DePaulo says, there is some evidence suggesting that people who choose to stay single are more likely to be introverts than extroverts. And in a quest similar to the growing movement to destigmatize introversion, DePaulo seeks to debunk America's misguided notions about what it means to choose to be single.
For one thing, that whole idea that singles are lonely and isolated? Hogwash.
"The evidence is really built up now that what's really isolating isn't singlehood, it's getting married," DePaulo says, pointing out that married people have less contact with friends, siblings, other relatives. And she says, "There are American longitudinal studies that show that once they go from being single to being married, they're basically cutting people out of their lives and marginalizing them."
DePaulo says that as a girl, she never thought about getting married, never had fantasies of who would be in her wedding party. "I always thought, 'I'm just not bitten by the marriage bug yet,'" she says. But she eventually realized that the bug probably wasn't ever going to bite her. "Marriage is not who I am," she says. "I'm single and I actually want to be and that's not going to change."
It's kind of a revolutionary concept.
I frequently hear from people who discover this blog or my book and who are bowled over, relieved and grateful to learn that their introverted ways aren't freakish or shameful. DePaulo has had the same reaction to her book and blog.
When I find research that "proves" that extroverts are happier or more successful than introverts, I like to take a closer look, to see if there are any holes. DePaulo gives the same sort of scrutiny to research purporting to prove that married people are happier and healthier and other good things. Check out this collection of her posts examining various claims.
Oh, and surprisingly, DePaulo finds that not all people who connect with the concept of being "single at heart" are, in fact, single. To some extent, she says, single is a state of mind (or heart). "I read Party of One: The Loner's Manifesto," she says. "A substantial way into the book, you get to this two-word sentence: 'I'm married,' and it took my breath away."
Some couples live in a way that allows them a lot of autonomy within the relationship, not subscribing to the joined-at-the-hip school of coupledom that many people assume is "normal." Others go even further. "There's this growing small development, but it's there, of people who are committed to their relationship partners but live separately because that's how they choose to live," says DePaulo, whose book How We Live Now: Redefining Home and Family in the 21st Century, looks at this and other trends in the way Americans today live. "They call it living apart together or dual dwelling duos. Probably six or seven percent of American adults are living apart together. Some are doing it because of restraints, the more interesting examples to me are the ones who choose to do it because that's what they want.
"Some of the people I've interviewed started out doing the traditional thing, then they realize 'oh my gosh, this is really not for me.' They still love the other person, they just don't love living with the other person. They move apart into their separate spaces, not as a step towards divorcing but as towards saving the relationship."
The best way to know if you're single at heart, DePaulo says, is to examine your motives for wanting to stay single.
"People who really are single at heart are approaching their single life in a positive way. It's an approach, it's not an avoidance. It's an approach to loving your solitude, loving your time alone, loving your self sufficiency, liking to pursue the kinds of things that are most meaningful to you. Maybe you're an artist or a reader or even a sports enthusiast. There are all sorts of things that might make your own life meaningful that you might be able to pursue more. I think there's even some evidence that social movements have been powered by people who are single. That's what I listen for; not the running away from relationships but the grasping and embracing what makes their life feel authentic."
It seems to me that the stigma of introversion and the stigma of staying single are kissing cousins, and that choosing to remain single is a lifestyle option we need to take another look at—or at least stop looking askance at. Sure, marriage is great for lots and lots of people. But for everyone?
If you could design your life any way you choose, without fitting into society's sanctioned structure, what would you choose?
Check out my books, Introverts in Love: The Quiet Way to Happily Ever After; The Introverts Way: Living a Quiet Life in a Noisy World; and 100 Places in the USA Every Woman Should Go. Support your local independent bookstore; click here to find an indie near you.
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Attacks on the Rise
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Spam is continuing to decline as hackers more frequently choose malicious attacks to steal corporate data and personal information, according to Symantec's annual "Internet Security Threat Report." The report uses data collected in 2011 to identify security threats across the globe and finds that targeted attacks are being used more frequently, and cyber-criminals aren't just targeting large enterprises anymore. Half of all malicious targeted attacks were aimed at companies with 2,500 employees or fewer, Symantec researcher Liam O'Murchu says. "Previously, targeted attacks have been focused at ⦠people with the most power in the company and targeted at large companies like defense contractors and government agencies," he said. But now, hackers are branching out to hit employees in sales and lower-level positions who won't have access to the data they want, but who can give them a foothold inside the network. Mobile attacks are also on the rise as more enterprises than ever let employees access corporate data with smartphones. What can CIOs do to mitigate these threats? "Malware attacks are increasing, and they've increased a lot this year, so it shows that attackers are working harder than ever and they are very resourceful. They are using automated kits that allow them to facilitate larger attacks and to create attacks more easily," O'Murchu says. "Having a focus on the entire security picture is really important, and concentrating on each layer of that protection."
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First evening focuses on "The Powers of Egypt."
A sell-out crowd packed the U of M, Crookston's Bede Ballroom Tuesday for the first dinner in this year's International Dinner Series, "The Powers of Egypt."
The dinner, originally scheduled for Monday, was postponed until Tuesday because of the winter storm. The evening's hosts were Egyptian students Fadel Naassana, Jed Kfoury and Eiyad.
The menu consisted of Baba Ghanouj (egg plant), chicken kebob and rice, and Basbousa (Semolina Cake).
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SAULT STE. MARIE — North American Hockey League was reintroduced to Sault Ste. Marie on Friday with NAHL veterans leading the way.
Eric Rivard scored twice for the Eagles and Tyler Marble had 38 saves as the Eagles beat the Fairbanks Ice Dogs 5-1 in an exhibition game.
It didn't take long for the duo, who both played for the Traverse City North Stars last season, to make their presence known. Rivard scored at the 3 minute, 24 second mark and added a power-play goal with 2:36 left in the period. Both goals were assisted by former North Star Jared VanWormer.
"He just loves going to the net. It's hard to find guys like that," Eagles coach Bruno Bragagnolo said. "It's not easy to go to the net. You take a beating, you get pounded, you catch a stick, but that's what he does best and it paid off tonight."
Rivard had 21 goals and 21 assists for the North Stars last season and led the team in penalty minutes. VanWormer led the North Stars with 46 points on 20 goals and a team-high 26 assists. Joining them on the Eagles top line Friday was Jayce Douskey, formerly of the NOJHL Sudbury franchise.
"That's where I saw him, I always liked him," Bragagnolo said.
Marble played for the North Stars from 2009-2011 and played last season for the Humboldt Broncos in Saskatchewan and the Wellington Dukes in Ontario, showed why he has earned such high praise from Eagles staff and is a recruit of Lake Superior State University. He had two sprawling stops in the first period and shut the Ice Dogs out until the final minutes of the third period.
The defense featured three 95s — Alex Robert, Pat Gazzillo and Dante Suffredini — and the young corps did yeoman's work clearing pucks and blocking shots all night.
"You don't see too many teams with four 95s in the lineup," Bragagnolo said. "They all stepped up big, and it was a big boost for us. The defense broke up a lot of plays at the blue line, won a lot of battles in the corner, they cleared the puck in front of the net very well."
There were only two returning Eagles on the game-day roster — Hunter Long and Dallas McLaughlin. Neither Gavin Burbach nor Denver Pierce, the only local players on the team, dressed, but Bragagnolo said both would be playing on Saturday.
The Eagles have 31 players listed on the NAHL website and have to get that number down to 25, but can carry more players if they move them in and out of the lineup this month. The roster will be pared down to 23 players by Oct. 15.
"I wish I could keep them all," Bragagnolo said. "There's so much talent here."
The Eagles added two similar power-play goals in the second period, Layne Martin getting the first on a cross-ice pass from Douskey, and Nathan Harris getting the second on a cross-ice pass from Alex Taulien, to give the Eagles a 4-0 lead. VanWormer scored on an assist from Rivard to finish the Eagles' scoring.
Colton Wolter scored for the Ice Dogs, while goalies Steve Perry and Kevin Aldridge combined to stop 32 saves. Perry was pulled after the Eagles' fifth goal.


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I must say this show seems like it could go really well or turn into Gantz. I'll leave it at that.
In reference to my show desires, Robotic;Notes for all the Mad Scientists out there? El Psy Congroo!
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I can't watch anything on funi because of hulu. Its really kind of stupid how its not availaible in Canada
If you watch at Funimation.com, it is supposed to switch to Funimation's own player if you are detected as being from Canada.
Certainly if one is an EVS member, they don't use Hulu. That said, I have noted often if I tried a simulcast too soon, it would appear in a Hulu player (complete with ads and standard resolution), but if I waited until the next day, I could view it via the Funimation player (which as an EVS member, gave no ads and the option of HD).
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The only anime I really want CR to add now is that one with the long ass name and the eye patch girl would be disappointing if they don't get that one. That and K looked interesting but viz already got that one.
Unfortunately, Regardless of My Adolescent Delusions of Grandeur, I Want a Date! (Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai!) was announced today as one of 3 simulcasts that will be exclusive to The Anime Network (at least for North America; UK viewers can view at at Anime On Demand):
Yes, that's my real age
I'm not going to say anything critical, but I'll read the comments in the discussions thread that's sure to come before I try this. The PV didn't do anything for me, but to be honest it's not my genre to look out for, so I'll read the "impressions" before giving it a try.
You do realize I already posted that right?
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Was that a rape scene in the opening? Did they succeed? The fat one?
Wondering since afterwards she's washing herself up..
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plays with her bewbs and junk, but dies in the process; i dont think he was successful in taking himiko's virginity. she was wiping off the sweat and saliva from the fat guy
So the manga I take it is is subtle..
She was raped. Totally not watching this morbid anime.
Why might it be the goodanime.net already has the firs 2 episodes out in raw? To me, it seems like there could have been special preview showing somewhere in Japan/on a Japanese site or (more unlikely) Japanese workers handed the first 2 episodes to the site.
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You do realize I already posted that right?
I remembered you had posted that info, but missed that is was in reply to the same message.
FWIW, I did point out that exclusivity only pertained to the North American market. That would be a rather important distinction for anyone in the UK.
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Why might it be the {fansub site} already has the firs 2 episodes out in raw? To me, it seems like there could have been special preview showing somewhere in Japan/on a Japanese site or (more unlikely) Japanese workers handed the first 2 episodes to the site.
Per FansubDB, there was a preview airing of the first two episodes on niconico.jp on September 29, beginning at 11:30 PM JST.
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Way to go, Crunchy.
I can't wait to watch this anime. It really does sound fun to watch.
Boku No Hero Academia is Here!
I wish you guys would add Kamisama to your list because that would be good
BTOOOOOOOOOM.......is there a lot of fan service in this...or is that wishful thinking...??
The real sword & shield are wit and personality. Sharpen one & Polish the other!
I wrote this before I saw the preview...so yes, I guess that answers my question!!
The real sword & shield are wit and personality. Sharpen one & Polish the other!
If I understand what you're asking, then no they won't. The continuing titles list is just what didn't finish airing last season and is still currently airing... examples would be long time running stuff like Naruto or something like Sword Art Online which is 26 episode or so long series that started last season and is continuing into this one.
Hopefully that answered your question.
So far behind on anime... need to catch up
Nice, wasn't expecting this one to come to CR.
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The league-champion East Hampton High School boys soccer team is to vie with Sayville for the Class A county title this afternoon at Dowling College as the result of an exciting 3-1 win here Monday over arch rival Elwood-John Glenn, with which the Bonackers had recently played to a 3-3 tie that enabled East Hampton to win the league title.
J.C. Barrientos, assisted by Mario Olaya, Denis Espana, assisted by Nick West, and Esteban Valverde, with an assist from Olaya, scored East Hampton's goals while East Hampton's slightly-rearranged defense clamped down on Glenn's stars, its tricky senior midfielder, Francis Dela Agbotse, and the equally dangerous junior forward, Adan Cruz-Velasquez. Angel Garces was assigned to Dela Agbotse, and marked him well, throwing a monkey wrench into Glenn's transition game, and Jerjes Alban was moved back from stopper to sweeper for extra strength in the back.
Glenn's set plays, however, always present problems because those who take them, Greg Orkiszewski, and David Sherman, can lay the ball into the goal mouth just about every time the chance is presented. On Monday, there were plenty of such opportunities, though the visitors were only able to capitalize on one as, in the 63rd minute, after Esteban Aguilar, who played perhaps his best game thus far in the goal, let a shot get by after stopping two others.
No matter. No sooner had Glenn got on the scoreboard than Valverde, assisted by Olaya, got that goal back.
Midway through the first period East Hampton, whose multi-pass attack is relentless, put a lot of pressure on Glenn's keeper, but couldn't put the ball by him until Jean Carlos Barrientos — with Olaya assisting — did from close range with seven minutes left until the half.
Five minutes earlier, Dela Agbotse had blown a golden opportunity after he'd juked a defender and let one go from the right side that, happily for Bonac fans, zipped wide left.
Thus East Hampton could hardly rest easy with that one-goal lead. With nine minutes having been played in the second period, Aguilar, as he did on numerous occasions that day, leapt high to save a 30-yard free kick headed for the left corner of the cage.
Soon after, he did it again, parrying a kick from the 20. And so it went for Aguilar, who showed that he's benefited from the instruction he's received recently on how to respond to air balls.
In the 58th minute, East Hampton, which had been awarded a corner kick, made it 2-0 as Espana headed home a corner kick that had been taken by West.
Five minutes later came the aforementioned Glenn goal, by Zach Zambuto, which made the score 2-1, and, 30 seconds after that, Valverde's stunning reply, which effectively clinched East Hampton's second county final appearance in the past three seasons.
There was one close call left to come when, in the 73rd minute, Cruz-Velasquez got around Alban at about the 30 yardline and went in on Aguilar one-on-one. Undaunted, Aguilar came out and made a sliding save that electrified East Hampton's fans.
When the celebrating was over, King, who couldn't talk to the team initially afterward because he was a bit choked up, told his players that it had been "a great win — you played really well. But we're not going to be happy just getting to the county final. We want to bring back the title this time."


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Webcast: Q&A with Carly and BrianDaniel Randa
A couple of weeks ago, SendGrid's email experts Carly Brantz and Brian O'Neill waded through the shades of gray of transactional email marketing. The conversation sparked many more questions, and they were not able to get to all of them during the webinar. Carly and Brian took some time to respond to the questions they didn't have time to address here.
If you missed the webcast, you can access a recording here.
This webinar is meant for larger companies with dedicated staff to take care of the myriad of things involved here…sounds simple, but not really.
I would say that the tips provided can work with companies both large and small. Starting out at SendGrid, I focused on small areas where I could make a meaningful difference in how users interacted with our emails. I implemented NPS surveys, getting started campaigns and personalization based on usage in a few primary email campaigns which resulted in a huge increase to those campaigns and their subsequent ROI. If I could do that at a small organization with a team of a few people in the department, I am confident that you could make some thoughtful changes to your campaigns as well.
How do you reconcile your transactional email strategy with a dramatically shrinking use of email as a digital tool among younger audiences?
Despite countless blog posts that love to decry that email is dead, our findings suggest that nothing could be further from the truth. Fortunately for us, the vast majority of companies expect to increase their use of transactional email going forward. While younger audiences are being targeted with online applications, the majority still use transactional email to confirm the sign-ups and to connect with their users. If anything, most of the companies we work with view the transactional email channel as important for keeping their customers happy and loyal. Learn more about why email is not dead on our blog.
Click-to-action surveys were mentioned earlier, do you guys have a recommended survey service that allows you to create click-to-answer surveys without much effort? Or is this something that will have to be custom built?
At SendGrid we embed a link to a Survey Monkey survey into our transactional NPS surveys. It is very simple and can be done easily with a variety of survey providers.
Do emails that detail downtime or changes to service count as transactional emails? If so, where is the line between transactional and marketing emails where service updates are concerned? We regularly send out service updates announcing down time and new features being released, or changes to billing. How do we know clearly which kind of email is which?
The official wording for the types of email that must comply to the CAN SPAM regulations is: "Any electronic mail message the primary purpose of which is the commercial advertisement or promotion of a commercial product or service." This can be confusing, and up to debate but it is better to be on the safe side and follow regulations when in doubt. I would argue that service changes most certainly promote the product while downtime may be more of a transactional message.
Do most companies send transactional emails through SendGrid?
Yes, however our newsletter emails are growing in volume very quickly
What were the average rates for photo, home & garden (or the like industry Brian just mentioned?)
~28% open and ~6% click
Do you use your own newsletter service to send "transactional" emails?
No, but we use our own transactional service to send our newsletter emails.
If you missed the webcast, you can access a recording here.


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The helmets thread and my recent trip to Maui once again gets me thinking about kiteboarding and helmets.
Here in the Bay Area I've, for some tme now, taken to wearing a helmet when I ride as several of the spots I launch from have very small launch zones surrounded by rocks. I've never had an incident or close call, but it makes sense to do so.
This last week I was on Maui and managed to score three great sessions during my week-long stay. The first two sessions I wore my helmet, but on the third I didn't. Why would I do that when I'm kiting in an area with potentially gusty big winds, rocks and reefs? Good question. Well, for one, the weather was great - warm air and warm water and after my last session here being in a 3/2 fullsuit with a rashguard inside and out with booties, it felt liberating to kite in only a rash guard and shorts. As for the helmet, it's true - you do forget it's on after a few minutes.
So, again, besides the fact that I wanted to kite in the warmth with as little as possible on, why would I forsake the helmet? I think it's because basically no one amateur or pro wears helmets on Maui, and maybe I started to feel like maybe I wouldn't either. Wouldn't want to look like a kook would I? Stupid, really.
So it's continually perpetuated at world-class kiting spots and in the videos and mags that people who "really" know what they are doing (pros and amateurs) don't wear helmets and that they just don't look cool.
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Charlize Theron: Shaved Head in South Africa!
Charlize Theron shows off her shaved head while eating a meal at Cafe Caprice on Friday (November 16) in Cape Town, South Africa.
The 37-year-old actress was joined by her mother Gerda at the trendy Camps Bay pavement eatery.
Charlize is currently in Cape Town to film the final scenes of her film Mad Max: Fury Road, which she shaved her head for earlier this year.
It was recently announced that Charlize will narrate the documentary Angels In Exile about street kids in her native South Africa, according to Deadline.


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OSWEGO, NY – After taking a week off for Oswego's graduation weekend, Oswego Kartway will re-open on Friday night with MBR Speed Shop Night at the Races at the 'Bull Ring.'
Friday night's racing will mark the fifth point event of the season, with championship point battles across all eleven divisions that compete weekly at the tight 1/12 mile clay oval.
Currently all three of the senior Clone divisions sport the closest margins after four events this season.
DJ Shuman holds a slim seven point edge on Dick Dann in Clone Super Heavy, after picking up his first main event win of the season during the 'King of the Kartway' back on June 14. Larry Kaylor, Dan Alfred, and Chris Parker complete the top five in the standings as they look to chase down Shuman, who also competes in Clone Heavy.
Clone Light sees just an eight point difference at the top of the standings as Bruce Simmons leads Takota Jacobson. Simmons has yet to pick up a feature win this season, but his daughter Kaylynn is a two-time feature winner in the Light division including a 'Queen of the Kartway' win on June 14. Kaylynn Simmons rides third in the standings ahead of Aaron LaTulip, and Aaron Sheldon in the top five.
Clone Heavy sees a 12-point edge for feature winner Joe Hayden over Chris Knight. Super Heavy point leader Shuman sits third with two features wins just ahead of Eric Raponi and Matt Fay in the front five. A total of 14 different drivers have collected points in Heavy this season.
Other championship point leaders include Joshua Ostrander (Sr. Blue Clone), Dylan Trump (Jr. Silver Clone), Alex Losurdo (Jr. Blue Clone), Matthew Barbour (Gold Plate), Dan Kapuscinski (Stock Heavy), Cris Lane (Animal), Corey Norton (Open), and Jake Sivers (Stock Light).
MBR Speed Shop Night at the Races on June 28 will see pit gates open at 4:30pm with hot laps at 6:30pm. The night's first race will take the green at 7:30pm.
MBR Speed Shop, owned and operated by former kart racer Mike Babcock, offers an array of services for kart racers including detailed scaling sessions and set-up as well as tire prep and maintenance.
MBR Speed Shop currently maintains karts for racers Sean Simmons and Tyler Thompson and also serves as a set-up advisor for both Dan Kapuscinski and Chris Natoli.
For more information on MBR Speed Shop or to set up a scaling appointment, e-mail [email protected] or call (315) 591-3324. MBR Speed Shop is located on 5400 State Route 104 in Oswego.
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"Day" and "Night" have just arrived from Poland! THANKS, Andrzej. The USPS held them hostage for 10 days!!!!!!!!!!andrzej bero wrote:and now ... a day or a night?
They are quite precocious ... and beautiful too. Might give them their maiden voyage with Gyokuro since they are a nice size for the precious dew.


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Date: July 27, 2006
Description: First National Bank in Whitney
Stolen Cashier's Checks of First National Bank in Whitney, Whitney, TX
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New Offerings Include Demos, Listings of Wireless Accessories and Artist Endorser Information NILES, IL, January 17, 2008—Shure Incorporated has expanded its list of web resources to include a Wireless Accessory Wizard and comparative selection of demonstrations highlighting the differences among members of its KSM family of microphones. Joining its popular Wireless Frequency Finder and other tools already found on the site, these two additions represent the latest developments in the company's efforts to bring a comprehensive level of online technical support to users that is practical, informative, and mindfully thought out, down to the finest details. Found on www.shure.com Tech Support page in the Tools section, the new Wireless Accessory Wizard asks for little and gives a lot in return. Based upon only a few simple inputs, it is capable of quickly creating a complete listing of every accessory item required of any given wireless microphone application. "It will tell you everything from the number of receivers you'll need right down to the number of antennas and related amplifiers, splitters, and cables," notes Shure senior applications engineer Rick Waller. "It's very thorough, too: Part numbers are provided with a diagram of how to make all necessary connections. From this page you can easily link to other tools like our Wireless Frequency Finder as well, which reveals the best frequencies to select within any US geographic location for optimum performance." Selectable from Shure's KSM microphone main page and other KSM-related site locations, the new KSM comparison demos offer a choice among hearing the product group's different models used with male and female vocals and instruments including piano, acoustic guitar, and a Gibson Les Paul/Fender Cyber Twin combination. Recommended for use with quality headphones or loudspeakers in a studio environment, the demos use Flash animation and stereo MP3 files to deliver a detailed graphic and audio portrait of these common Shure KSM applications. "These demos are like mini-tutorials really," Waller adds. "They show how the mics were placed for each recording, and settings on everything throughout the complete signal chain—mics, preamps, A/D converters, etc.—are specified. We left nothing uncharted. You'll find it all here, even if you're a hardcore techno-geek. As with everywhere on our website, our goal is to provide a lot more information than you can find anywhere else." Also impressive is the new enhanced section of the website dedicated to Shure artist endorsers, including Maroon 5, Natalie Cole, Henry Rollins, Josh Rouse, and LeAnn Rimes, with more artists continuously being added. The site now features artist bios, news, video content, website/MySpace links, and input lists of what Shure equipment the artists use on stage. "The new artist section of the website is the ideal venue for Shure to showcase the talented roster of endorsers that we support with live performance and in the studio," notes Manager of Shure Artist Relations Kevin Spiegel. "The Artist Relations team has worked with artist management and the artists themselves to make the website an ideal promotional vehicle for Shure and the artists alike."
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Celine Dion Gets Waxy
Celine Dion joins her husband René Angélil, 66, and son René-Charles, 7, as she's honored by French President Nicolas Sarkozy in Paris on Thursday.
The 40-year-old Canadian chanteuse received one of the country's highest recognitions, a Knight of the Legion of Honor.
The family also attended the Celine Dion and Rene Angelil wax figure unveiling held at the Grevin Museum also in Paris.
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The Ministry of Defence have confirmed that Prince Harry will be staying in Afghanistan over Christmas.
Whilst the rest of his family reside in Sandringham over the festive season, Prince Harry will be flying Apache helicopters on his second tour in the country.
This will be the second family Christmas the Prince has missed due to his service, as the loveable royal also served on the front line as a Forward Air Controller in 2007.
Harry will be returning the UK in the New Year.
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SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A "grand bargain" that would have raised new revenue and cut public pension benefits fell apart in the Oregon Senate on Tuesday when the tax bill failed to get enough Republican votes.
In a passionate floor speech, Democratic Senate President Peter Courtney told colleagues he pushed as hard as he could to forge a compromise between the parties.
"If this goes down today, it's my fault," Courtney said before the chamber voted. After two lawmakers changed their votes, one for a parliamentary reason, the final count was 15-15.
After the tax bill failed, Democrats then blocked a vote on a plan to cut pension benefits for retired government workers, sending that bill back to committee.
The proposed compromise would have raised taxes on corporations and high-income earners and limited future cost-of-living increases for retired state workers.
Courtney had announced earlier that a vote on the public pension bill was contingent on the revenue plan passing.
Republicans have maintained that the state needs to make reforms to the pensions system. The GOP agreed to consider a tax hike in exchange for significant PERS cuts and a tax cut for small businesses.
Sen. Ted Ferrioli, the Senate's top Republican, said the package was unacceptable and partisan because it didn't include a tax cut for small businesses and didn't go far enough to cut PERS benefits.
"This is masquerading as some kind of a bargain," Ferrioli said. "There is no bargain."
The deal earned the moniker "grand bargain" because it gave both parties pieces of what they'd been pushing for all session: deeper cuts to the Public Employees Retirement System for the Republicans and new tax revenue for Democrats. Voting for tax increases and PERS reform is a politically tough decision for Republicans and Democrats respectively.
Ferrioli also argued that there was no reason the bills should be tied to one another. During the morning session, he asked the Senate to consider the second measure. Democrats agreed to allow it, and then voted to send the pensions-cutting bill back to committee.
Jim Green of the Oregon School Boards Association said it was disappointing the bills were linked because passage of either bill would have been hugely beneficial to school districts across the state.
"The people who got hurt today were not the Republicans or the Democrats...they were the school kids of Oregon," Green said.
The tax bill failed in the Senate because majority Democrats needed at least two Republican votes to reach the supermajority required to increase state revenue.
Sen. Bruce Starr, R-Hillsboro, initially voted for the bill, leaving supporters one vote short of a victory. But Starr changed his vote when it was clear the measure would fail. Democrat Alan Bates switched for a procedural reason so that he could call for a reconsideration of the bill the following day.
Time to strike a deal, however, is running out as the clock ticks closer to the end of the 2013 Legislative session. Courtney said the Senate is scheduled to work through the weekend, signaling that the session could drag on into next week.
Business groups are making a last-ditch effort to secure a few more Republican votes and salvage the deal in time for a vote on Wednesday, said Ryan Deckert, a lobbyist for the Oregon Business Association.
"We came one vote shy of really changing the future direction of this state," he said.
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Ryan Knoche: 1990 Suzuki SamuraiPosted in Top Truck Challenge: 2010 on November 1, 2010
Photographers: Sean P. HolmanKen Brubaker
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This massive '90 Suzuki Samurai has obviously come a long way since Ryan Knoche acquired it bone-stock in 1998. He reports that getting it ready for Top Truck was an adventure in itself. Knoche says he went through a series of "trans hell" misadventures while trying to prep a transmission, but was mercifully rescued from his misery by the folks at Art Carr Performance Products.
- Owner name/city: Ryan Knoche/Hamburg, New York
- Occupation: Self-employed
- Vehicle model: 1990 Suzuki Samurai
- Estimated value: $35,000
- Engine/aspiration: 4.3L GM V-6/TBI, modified stock manifolds, Flowmaster muffler
- Transmission: Art Carr 700R4
- Transfer case: NP203/205, Jed's Machining adapter, LoMax 205 3.0:1 case
- Suspension (f/r): Four-link, 16-in 2.5 King air shocks/four-link, 16-in 2.5 King air shocks
- Axles (f/r): Dana 60, Crane knuckles, Ballistic double-shear high-steer arms, RCV 300M axleshafts, ARB Air Locker/14-bolt, RCV 300M axleshafts, ARB Air Locker
- Axle ratio: 5.38:1
- Wheels: 20x12 Dick Cepek DC-1 w/OMF beadlocks
- Tires: 54x19.5-20 Mickey Thompson Baja Claw TTC
Ryan Knoche, Team #48
- Most looking forward to: "Tank Trap. Do I really need to answer this?"
- Not looking forward to: "Tow Test. The event that could cause the most catastrophic failure."
- Playing in his iPod/CD player: "Metallica. A lot of other music as well. ABC (anything but country)."
- Knoche says: "I have an alter ego and his name is 'Morris K'noche, Offroad Extraordinaire.'"
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Costco (NASDAQ:COST) said Thursday that its key revenue metric climbed 6% in February amid stronger demand, however second-quarter sales are expected to fall below Wall Street expectations.
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The Issaquah, Wash.-based operator of membership retail warehouses said revenue at stores open longer than a year grew 6% in the U.S. and 4% internationally.
Total sales during the four-week period ended March 3 increased 8% to $7.58 billion from $7.01 a year ago.
Second-quarter sales also improved by 8% to $24.34 billion from $22.51 billion last year, however analysts in a Thomson Reuters poll are looking for revenue of $25.13 billion.
The company will report full second-quarter results on March 12.
Shares of Costco have risen some 19% over the last 12 months.


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Developer - Microsoft Corporation
Website - dictate.ms
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Dictate, a Microsoft Garage project
Published on Jun 20, 2017
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Remembering D-Day on Omaha Beach
During our visit to Normandy we visited the historical sight of Omaha beach, Point du Hoc and the American cemetery. It's hard to describe the atmosphere of these places, but if you're ever near the French coast it's a must visit.
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Paige Cassady
Assistant Coach
Paige Cassady begins her first season as pitching coach for the Lipscomb University softball team.
Cassady replaced Lexi Myers who was named head softball coach at Lipscomb Academy.
"Paige is the right fit from her pitching knowledge, her background in pitching, who she has learned from and how she has grown and developed," Lady Bisons softball coach Kristin Ryman said. "The big thing that kept coming up with the people I talked with about her was her passion for the game.
"I wanted someone here with character that is going to eventually sell the school as much as I can. I think Paige has quickly shown that she represents everything our school and program are about."
Cassady spent the last two seasons as a graduate assistant at the University of Louisiana-Monroe where she worked with the pitching staff.
Cassady is a native of Orlando, Fla., where she was named most valuable player of her Boone High softball team for three years in a row. In 2006 she was named the school's Female Athlete of the Year.
She started her collegiate career at Presbyterian College. As a freshman she was named second-team all-conference and won 16 games.
After the 2008 season at Presbyterian she transferred to Florida International. In two seasons she pitched in 18 games and also played in the outfield.
Cassady's primary job is to oversee the Lady Bisons pitching staff. She will also be heavily involved with recruiting as well as with hitting.
Cassady is the daughter of Regina and John Cassady. She has one brother, Matthew, and two sisters, Courtney and Chase.


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Earth : Europe : Turkey : Marmara (region) : Southern Marmara : Çanakkale
Çanakkale (pronounced chaa-nak-kaa-leh) is a city in the Marmara Region of Turkey
The city is located on the south bank of Dardanelles Strait (Turkish: Çanakkale Boğazı) and is 320 km from Istanbul, 325 km from Izmir and 653 km from Ankara.
The city was called "Hellespontos" or "Dardanelles" in ancient times, and there has been evidence of a settlement in the Canakkale area since B.C. 3000. As the city is located on the Dardanelles/Canakkale Strait, one of the two major water passages connecting the Mediterranean and Black Sea, the area is rich in history and culture. The site of the historical city of Troy is close to Canakkale.
During World War 1, Canakkale and the Canakkale Strait was the stage of a year-long battle between the United Kingdom, France and the Ottoman Empire. From April 1915 to January 1916, a joint British and French operation was mounted to capture the Ottoman capital of Constantinople (now Istanbul). The attempt failed, but not without heavy casualties on both sides.
Get in
By bus
There are buses from Istanbul at any time, day or night. Just go to otogar, and look for 'Canakkale' signs on the windowpanes of bus company offices. It takes 5.5-6 hours to get from Istanbul to Canakkale. The busy Canakkale bus station also has several daily connections with most major Turkish destinations, such as Edirne and Izmir.
By car
Either from the Anatolia (Asian part of Turkey) or the European side; the only way to get to Canakkale is by highway.
By boat
Passengers from Istanbul must be aware that, under bad weather conditions, the sea-traffic in the strait is limited or cancelled, and crossing the strait may become impossible.
By plane
Turkish Airlines has flights from Istanbul three days a week.
Get around
The most of places in Canakkale are on a walking distance. There is a Tourist Information office in several meters from ferryboat station (at the right part if you getting from ferry). You can pick up a free tourist map of Canakkale and surrounding areas, also you can check for the schedule of buses to Troy and ferry to Bozcaada.
One thing not to miss while in Çanakkale is atom, which is the usual döner in half a bread plus an omelette added in. There are lots of buffets making it in the cluster of shops located just across the street from ferry harbor. Totally local, so don't expect to find it in anywhere else.
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I just ran onto this YouTube video, promoting a change.org petition aimed at amending the United Nations charter supporting the abolition of all anti-blasphemy laws.
The petition referenced by the video is here. I've just signed it myself, and I would urge you to do the same.
Views: 234
Likewise. Signed.
Signed, also. Thanks for bringing it to our attention!
The petition asks the UN to amend the language in the UN Charter in several places that specifies "human rights and ... fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to... religion", but does not explicitly protect the nonreligious. (Emphases mine.)
Article 13
1. The General Assembly shall initiate studies and make recommendations for the purpose of: [...] b. promoting international co-operation in the economic, social, cultural, educational, and health fields, and assisting in the realization of human rights and fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language, or religion.
Article 55
With a view to the creation of conditions of stability and well-being which are necessary for peaceful and friendly relations among nations based on respect for the principle of equal rights and self-determination of peoples, the United Nations shall promote: [...] c. universal respect for, and observance of, human rights and fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language, or religion.
Article 76
The basic objectives of the trusteeship system, in accordance with the Purposes of the United Nations laid down in Article 1 of the present Charter, shall be: [...] c. to encourage respect for human rights and for fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language, or religion, and to encourage recognition of the interdependence of the peoples of the world; [...]
It also seeks to strengthen the provisions on freedom of religion and freedom of expression in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. The ICCPR has not been ratified by some two dozen UN members, including Brunei, China, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates, which is why changing the charter is necessary. (Again, emphases are mine.)
Article 18
[...] 3. Freedom to manifest one's religion or beliefs may be subject only to such limitations as are prescribed by law and are necessary to protect public safety, order, health, or morals or the fundamental rights and freedoms of others.
Article 19
1. Everyone shall have the right to hold opinions without interference.
2. Everyone shall have the right to freedom of expression; this right shall include freedom to seek, receive and impart information and ideas of all kinds, regardless of frontiers, either orally, in writing or in print, in the form of art, or through any other media of his choice.
3. The exercise of the rights provided for in paragraph 2 of this article carries with it special duties and responsibilities. It may therefore be subject to certain restrictions, but these shall only be such as are provided by law and are necessary:
(a) For respect of the rights or reputations of others;
(b) For the protection of national security or of public order (ordre public), or of public health or morals.
Signed. Thanks for the extra info, Grinning Cat!
You BROKE the petition?!? Shame on you!!! [chuckle!]
Just seen it, and signed by Terry
Just seen it and signed.
Oh boy! I would be in deep caca del toro in Islamic hands, as would a lot of thinking people worldwide. It is time for such legislation.
Signed. Thanks.
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text: Korean Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - home loans in korea Speak Korean Now! Korean Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in home loans in korea Goto page Previous 1, 2 Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> General Discussion Forum View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message dutchmanJoined: 23 Jan 2003Location: My backyard Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2003 1:15 pm Post subject: Confused Canadian wrote: Kimcheeking: As far as I'm concerned, I applaud the Korean government for having enough sense to not allow foreigners to run up huge credit card debt and then skip out on paying it by leaving the country. Please, give me one solid argument why it should be any other way? Confused Canadian Careful confused. You're entering dangerous territory! I totally agree with you. Just because a policy makes my life more difficult doesn't mean it's wrong. Back to top itaewonguyJoined: 25 Mar 2003 Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2003 10:46 pm Post subject: Confused Canadian wrote: Itaewonguy: Do I know any foreigners personally that have become Korean citizens? No. Are there any? Yes. Is the process easy? No, but it is possible. And how do those Koreans get accepted all of the world everyday? Must be because they speak English...or it could be that big, fat bank roll they take with them. I've heard that'll speed up the process. Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't the F-2 give you the following benefits: No more leaving the country for work VISAS. The ability to work at ANY job you are qualified for, as long as you inform immigration and follow the agreement between you and your employer for early termination of the contract. The potential to become a naturalized Korean citizen after 5 years? I could be wrong, but those were the benefits that were talked about when the F-2 first came out. Could very well be that immigration have changed the rules, as they have been known to do that from time to time. Confused Canadian possible maybe! but out of the few that have been granted residence, have lived here for more than 10 years! probably... I doubt the korean immigration would accept let alone read an application from a foreigner abroad wanting to make a new life here in korea!! but koreans do it everyday! not just based on money!! anyway sure it happens... F2 yeah I dont have to leave the country, I can work blar blar so can anyone else with the right qualifications.. I can became a citizen if I pass the test and am accepted to try out for it.. so can any other foreigner who has resided here for 5 years.. so I save on flights compared to a tourist, but someone with a job here and thre right visa doesnt have to leave either! anyway forget it, I feel we are treated equally as koreans who emigrate or reside in my country, I dont know about Canada, but from what my canadian friends tell me, you have A LOT of them living there!! Back to top steroidmaximusJoined: 27 Jan 2003Location: GangWon-Do Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2003 2:07 am Post subject: My cat got a credit card from Visa. . .she also joined Columbia House (three times!!!), book of the month, and Unitel. Unfortunately, she ran away, and didn't pay her bills. man, was I upset. about her running away. This is a true story. Ah, wasted youth. . . Back to top MedicJoined: 11 Mar 2003 Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2003 9:14 pm Post subject: Robert Holley, the TV guy had to surrender his U.S. passport when he became a Korean citizen. He is married to a Korean national, but he had been here a long time, so I thing immigration made some concessions. he also has an international school in Kwangju, which got a mention in the korean times a while back. Even surrendering your passport doesn't deprive you of the rights of your own country. You can always find a way back in with out any problems. Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> General Discussion Forum All times are GMT - 8 HoursGoto page Previous 1, 2 Page 2 of 2 Jump to: Select a forum Forums:----------------FAQJob-related Discussion ForumGeneral Discussion ForumOff-Topic ForumTravel ForumCurrent Events ForumTechnology ForumBuy/Sell/Trade Forum You cannot post new topics in this forumYou cannot reply to topics in this forumYou cannot edit your posts in this forumYou cannot delete your posts in this forumYou cannot vote in polls in this forum This page is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling. Contact Dave's ESL Cafe Copyright © 2018 Dave Sperling. All Rights Reserved. Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group TEFL International Supports Dave's ESL Cafe


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Car News: Super Bowl Xlvii
Mercedes-Benz CLA: Kate Upton Car Wash
This online video featuring Kate Upton has been a hit for luxury brand Mercedes-Benz. The ad, which shows supermodel Kate Upton watching as three young football players wash the 2014 Mercedes CLA, is helping draw attention to the new sedan.
With a starting price under $30,000, the Mercedes CLA debuted in January at the Detroit Auto Show. It will be the least expensive model Mercedes offers when it goes on sale in late 2013. Drivers interested in the CLA will have a variety of 4-cylinder diesel and gas engines to choose from.
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class competes with rivals like the Acura ILX, BMW 1-Series and Buick Verano. Like the Acura and Buick, the CLA is front-wheel drive -- a rarity for Mercedes. All-wheel drive will become available after the sedan's launch, as will a sporty CLA45 AMG model.
What do you think of Mercedes' CLA video with Kate Upton? Tell us in the comments below.


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Thanks to Dustin's formal introduction, I now have a better understanding about what Ubuntu Orchestra is and how this tool can help system administrators deploying Ubuntu in the data center.
Basically, the Ubuntu orchestra server consist of the following components:
1. Provision Server -> Cobbler
2. Monitoring Server -> Nagios
3. Management Server -> Ensemble
4. Logging Server -> Rsyslog
To build the provision part of the environment, you will need to setup and configure the following servers:
1. DHCP server
2. Ubuntu Orchestra Server
3. PXE boot server
Here is how:
1. For DHCP server (192.168.10.120):
a. Install the dhcp3-server package:
sudo apt-get install dhcp3-server
b. Configure the dhcpd.conf file under /etc/dhcp directory:
(Leave everything as it is but configure the local network and the static IP address for Ubuntu orchestra server and the PXE boot client)
subnet 192.168.10.0 netmask 255.255.255.0 {
range 192.168.10.0 192.168.10.255;
option routers 192.168.10.1;
option broadcast-address 192.168.10.255;
default-lease-time 600;
max-lease-time 7200;
host Orchestra {
hardware ethernet 08:00:27:05:5D:15;
fixed-address 192.168.10.121;
host PXE-Client {
hardware ethernet 08:00:27:5E:d4:53;
fixed-address 192.168.10.122;
option subnet-mask 255.255.255.0;
next-server 192.168.10.121;
filename "pxelinux.0";
option domain-name-servers 192.168.10.1, 18.104.22.168;
c. Once that is done, restart the DHCP server:
sudo /etc/init.d/isc-dhcp-server restart
2. For Ubuntu Orchestra server (192.168.10.121):
a. Install the Ubuntu-orchestra-server package:
sudo apt-get install ubuntu-orchestra-server
b. During the installation, you will be asked to configure the password and if you are going to use the server to manage your DNS/DHCP. For the purpose of this example, I did not use Orchestra as my DNS/DHCP server.
c. Once the setup is completed, you can open the browser and take a look at its interface (Looks great, I have to say!!)
(In my case)
d. Import the ubuntu iso file:
sudo cobbler-ubuntu-import natty-i386
(This will create the image profile in the Distro and the Profile entry)
e. After the profile is created, you will need to add the preseed file to the profile entry via the web page, if you want to automate everything. The kickstarts file can be found at /var/lib/cobbler/kickstarts/ directory. In my case, I use the /var/lib/cobbler/kickstarts/ubuntu-server.preseed as my preseed file.
f. Create the system that you want to deploy:
Add a new system from the web interface. You are required to have the name and the MAC address for the setup.
g. Start up the PXE boot server, Et Voilà!
[1] Couple useful cobbler commands:
sudo cobbler check – Self check on the configuration and provide
sudo cobbler sync – Apply cobbler configuration changes
sudo restart cobbler – restart cobbler services
sudo cobbler-ubuntu-import – import the Ubuntu ISO file for PXE boot installation
sudo cobbler system add –name=example –mac=$mac-address –profile=$profile-name – Specify the system with its MAC address and the cobber profile which is going to be used
[2] References:
Cobbler – https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Cobbler


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With 13 of the next 15 at home, many have been harping on the fact that the Winnipeg Jets season will boil down to how these next bundle of games will play out.
For what it's worth, those many people are somewhat right.
A rocky start in a 6-4 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night didn't exactly right any wrongs of the Jets, who have been streaking lately, picking up points consistently as November has turned into December.
But many must remember that the Jets play as of late has been night and day from that of the early October and late October, and pretty much all of October.
Evander Kane's 12 goals leads the team and his play has improved leaving many to believe that he is the star of the team and is on pace to potentially break the 30 goal plateau.
Impressive for a third year player who has never scored 20.
The team concept that head coach Claude Noel has instilled in these players and his systems is reminiscent of his year of coaching the Manitoba Moose last season in Winnipeg.
The Moose of 2010-11 were a a team of grinders and hard nosed guys. Somehow, Noel got a team with only one 20+ goal scorer (Sergei Shirokov) and pluggers to an impressive 43-3-7 mark and an eventual loss in Game 7 of the Calder Cup Semi-Finals.
There's no worry about the outcome of game's past because Noel's system is starting to see the fruit of its ways.
Games, such as Ottawa, are only hiccups on the way to the Jets becoming an above .500 team in the NHL's Eastern Conference.
If anyone doesn't believe that, look at Noel's previous coaching record prior to his arrival in Winnipeg.
In five seasons of coaching in the AHL with Manitoba and the Milwaukee Admirals, Noel's teams have never missed the playoffs – in fact, never won less than 41 games in a season. That also included a Calder Cup championship in 2004.
In eleven seasons of minor-pro coaching in the AHL, IHL, and ECHL, Noel's teams has only ever missed the playoffs once – in his rookie season coaching in the ECHL.
Ottawa was only a hiccup and sure there will be more.
But hiccups rarely destroy anything.


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Darpa mobile project preps 'soldier's radio'
By George Leopold , EE Times
Mar 21, 2001 (1:03 PM)
URL: http://www.eetimes.com/story/OEG20010321S0049
WASHINGTON - The Pentagon's research agency is preparing to
demonstrate a "soldier's radio" next year designed to provide mobile
communications among individual troops anywhere on the
battlefield. The "infrastructure-free" radio network will be based on
the Linux operating system and will support multiple StrongARM
processors, program officials said. The Defense Advanced Research
Projects Agency (Darpa; Arlington, Va.) said it plans to demonstrate
the infantry radio concept in the field as early as the summer of
2002. The mobile-radio program, which seeks to provide each soldier
with a high-data-rate cell phone, would rely on "extreme frequency
agility" and a new networking approach to link infantry units spread
out over a wide area.
The "soldier's radio" is being developed by a contractor team led by
ITT Aerospace and Communications (Fort Wayne, Ind.). ITT is working
with MontaVista Software Inc. (Sunnyvale, Calif.) to port embedded
Linux to StrongARM processors. Darpa has adopted Linux as part of an
open-systems approach to technology development.
Much of the impetus for the tactical radio program stems from the
explosion of mobile communications in the commercial world. "People
always ask why there are no cell phones in the field," said Paul
Kolodzy, a program manager in Darpa's Advanced Technology Office. The
reason, of course, is that there are no relay towers or basestations
on the battlefield.
The Darpa mobile-communications program, also know as the "situational
awareness system," would use high-capacity, low-power radios linked
together by a "self-configuring" network to keep soldiers connected
with each other at frequencies ranging from 20 MHz to 2.5 GHz. Kolodzy
called the architecture a "mobile, ad-hoc, peer-to-peer network" that
uses frequency-hopping technology to avoid communication intercepts
and location-finding capability - in other words, situational
awareness on the battlefield - but little power.
If deployed, the system could be scaled up to as many as 10,000
network nodes. The reconfigurable network would have to perform
geographical routing of mobile communications via network
gateways. "How you do the geo-routing is the biggest deal," Kolodzy
The planned technology demonstration next year would link 70 prototype
radios over a network utilizing MontaVista's Hard Hat version of the
standard Linux kernel and other open-source components, as well as
StrongARM processors, DSPs and FPGAs. All hardware was chosen to
reduce power consumption in the field.
The first beta version of the soldier's radio is expected to be ready
by the end of the year, program officials said.
The field tests will help determine whether the radios can avoid enemy
jamming, estimate a soldier's position when the global positioning
system isn't available and provide a link between soldiers and
battlefield sensors. Moreover, developers will determine whether they
can keep the network operating in battlefield scenarios ranging from
jungles to congested urban areas.
Potential users of the soldier's radio include the Army, Marine Corps
and U.S. Special Operations Forces, Darpa said.
Program officials and contractors are also touting the
mobile-communications program as an example of how commercial
equipment based on open-source systems can be used to get new systems
to the field faster and at lower cost. For example, ITT and MontaVista
said they were able to speed technology development by porting Linux
to StrongARM processors.
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