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The daunting schedule features seven teams who appeared in postseason play a year ago (four NCAAs, three WNIT); including three match-ups against perennial powerhouse SEC foes and a road trip to ACC country.
"This will be the toughest schedule any of my teams have faced in my 15 years here at ETSU," commented Kemp, who is looking to guide the Lady Bucs to a program-best fourth consecutive winning season.
Despite only playing two regular season home games in the 2008 portion of their schedule, the Lady Bucs made one of the contests an intriguing one as nationally ranked Vanderbilt visits Memorial Center for ETSU's home-opener on Friday, Nov. 21. Following the match-up with last season's 15th ranked team in the country, ETSU hosts former SoCon rival Appalachian State on Wednesday, Nov. 26.
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Sacrificial anodes can be attached to a coated1 steel UST for corrosion protection (see below, left and center). Sacrificial anodes are pieces of metal more electrically active than the steel UST. Because these anodes are more active, the corrosive current will exit from them rather than the UST. Thus, the UST is protected while the attached anode is sacrificed. Depleted anodes must be replaced for continued corrosion protection of the UST.
An impressed current system uses a rectifier to convert alternating current to direct current (see below, right). This current is sent through an insulated wire to the anodes, which are special metal bars buried in the soil near the UST. The current then flows through the soil to the UST system and returns to the rectifier through an insulated wire attached to the UST. The UST system is protected because the current going to the UST system overcomes the corrosion-causing current normally flowing away from it.
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by Punchy » Tue Feb 26, 2013 7:47 pmHow much build do you really need for a match? 5 weeks is plenty of time.
You could say that Cena/Rock II has been building for over a year, but really, the two of them haven't even spoken to each other yet this year. When they come face to face next week, it will be the same amount of build-up as whatever CM Punk ends up doing.
by Bianco » Tue Feb 26, 2013 7:59 pmI suppose they can make Punk the special referee
by Bianco » Tue Feb 26, 2013 8:08 pmor he can find a way to con Dolph out of MITB and fight for the World Title
BTW I've never liked Swagger more than I do now, only saying 2-3 words at a time and letting Dutch talk is brilliant, WWE needs more of this, I hope they find someone else for Heyman to be a mouthpiece for, he works great with Punk, and Brock but he can do so much for a younger talent
by Mojo Ichiruto » Tue Feb 26, 2013 8:57 pm
You must have been watching a different episode of RAW than I did because I didn't hear or see any interaction between CM Punk and the Undertaker. Didn't even hear Punk mention the Undertaker, the streak, or anything related to the Deadman. I did see a crapping tout video of the Takers return over the weekend and that was about it. If you are counting that as building towards a match with CM Punk that is stretching further than I am willing too.
As for the 5 weeks thing, do you really think Taker is gonna show up for all 5 of those episodes? Of course he isn't and yeah I know that the Rock and Lesnar haven't been on every episode either but they have been on a helluva lot more than 2-3 which I think is the most we will see of Taker leading into this years WM.
by syxxpakk » Tue Feb 26, 2013 9:09 pmTaker video aired on RAW. Punk's promo, which I'm betting is the set-up for the feud. Yep, started this week. But like I said, even if you argue that point - it's still five weeks to do a storyline. Plenty of time.
by Punchy » Wed Feb 27, 2013 9:53 am
CM Punk is God
by Juan Cena » Wed Feb 27, 2013 10:45 am
Not bloody likely.
What did Triple H say when HBK tried that, to be God you had to be as old than God, or something like that?
by Juan Cena » Wed Feb 27, 2013 10:58 amOh yeah, he did. Here it is....
Possibly the greatest moment of RAW ever.
by misac » Wed Feb 27, 2013 11:19 am
Why is Hunter's argument anymore valid than CM Punk?
If Punk says he's god I'll take his word that he is.
by Juan Cena » Wed Feb 27, 2013 1:01 pm
When he tells you you have to tattoo the number "666" on your forehead or implant a microchip in your wrist, don't come running to me.
by Lord Simian » Wed Feb 27, 2013 3:02 pm
Why would he run to you? You're not a tattoo artist....
by Eric Ratcliffe » Wed Feb 27, 2013 3:03 pm
For fucks sake Nac, will you click on your brain for 5 seconds and go "Oh hey, maybe I shouldn't write something stupid"
by Lord Simian » Wed Feb 27, 2013 3:14 pmHey, random thought. Punk/Taker is going to happen, as much as some are vocally against it.
What if it ends in a no contest, like the ref calls the match because the men can't continue? For taker, the streak hasn't ended, because he has never been defeated at Mania.
And punk gets to run with the "best in the world" gimmick further than anyone ever has: "I am the only man the Undertaker couldn't BEAT at Wrestlemania"...
by misac » Wed Feb 27, 2013 3:28 pm
A draw would still be a blemish to the streak so maybe if they end the match to swerve the crowd and they restart and Undertaker wins.
And you can still have Punk say that he's was screwed and Vince is protecting these old timers.
by Bianco » Thu Feb 28, 2013 9:27 amTo me it sounds like he is ready to lose at 'mania, which i guess we all kind of figured out anyway.........
Previewing his upcoming match with John Cena at WrestleMania 29 to IGN.com, WWE Champion Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson explained why he wanted to face the Cenation leader again after defeating him at last year's show.
"You have to understand that my return back into the WWE was years in the making. And since I've been back, it's been a three year-long journey that started at WrestleMania 27 in Atlanta. So John has always been my first choice," Johnson told Matt Fowler.
While contemplating his return to the sports-entertainment organization years ago, Johnson revealed that he wanted to work with the wrestler who he felt would generate the biggest business.
"Here's the thing," said Johnson. "The question was that if I was going to go back in the WWE, how could I go back and make the most impact? With who can I headline WrestleMania in that company and make the most impact? And the bottom line is that it continues to be John Cena. Just in terms of, and we'll use a Hollywood term here, box office appeal. Universal appeal. Athletic pairing. So there are a lot of reasons."
The Hollywood heavyweight also says he returned to WWE to give back; to elevate the company that led to his success as well as elevate their "number one hero."
Johnson continued, "With some great drama, some great emotion. This scenario for me is one that I've honestly dreamed of. A dream match. And what I'm talking about is being able to go back to the WWE and give back to the business, which is in my blood and has allowed me a platform to perform which then, twelve years ago, allowed me to make he transition to Hollywood. So the scenario I've dreamed of is that I'm able to go back, become WWE Champion, go into the what is considered the biggest marketplace in the world, which is the New York City area, at MetLife Stadium and headline WrestleMania as champion and give back to the business, the fans, the company and their number one hero. So I couldn't have asked for a better scenario and we're going to have a blast."
Regarding the WrestleMania bout itself, Johnson said, "I think we're going to have a great match and my hope is that it's going to be a classic."
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How can anyone be happy with the Kenshin DVDs? The OVA Trust and Betrayal are titled Samurai X for starters. They took about an hour and a half worth of footage and made two DVDs from it. 2!!. Then we go to the 90(estimate) episode series and they manage to fit a whole 3 to 4 episodes per disc. Nothing like having a 20+ disc set. Its bad when 26 episode series stretch the number of eps per disc to sell like 8 discs instead of teh 4 or 5 they could fit them all on. But when you do it for huge series like Kenshin, its just a kick in the nuts.
I expect about a 4 episode set for Midori. 4 on disc 1, 3 on the rest. They could do an FLCL and make them 2 episode discs and get 6 discs out of us, 3 on the first, 2 on the other 5. Depends how greedy they are.
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It was licensed the day after I finished downloading.
;D I'll probably get it, as well as the manga, though. The manga is fantastic.
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no...I did play on a private RO server, but not projectRO and i didn't go by lunchboxx in the game.
Media Blasters did beserk...Hmm I have a few of the dvd's...the dub is horrible, the voices just sound bad....plus they used the voice actor for goku from dragonball z for a few diffrent random solidiers that had like one line each, that anoyed the hell out of me....well lets hope they do a better job for midori no hibi.
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it's great to know that someone has licenced this series to be spread around the world.
i'm happy that i got to see the whole series before it got licenced ( unlike some other companies which announce they licence it right at the climax )and when if ever it comes to australia, i'll be sure to recommend it to as many friends as possible
*crosses fingers this wont be a botched one*
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but episodes will eventually filter to the cockroach of P2P, Kazaa
my working at a ROMsite has given some experience with finding stuff, but if you don't know where to begin, it's tough
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gah, the only thing i like about these animes gettin liscensed is that it's easier to get, oh and no more reading it, but i prefer fansubed to liscensed animes.i think the dubbing completely ruins the dialogue...also i hate paying money to get 'em.
i don't mind so much the 3 sentence long, 4 sec info thingy's that fansubbers put at the top of the screen, but that's probably cause i'm a fast reader.
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my #1 complaint about DVD anime, is the yellow color that they make their subtitles. it is the same yellow for every anime DVD i have ever seen.
even if you hate dubbing with a passion, it is still more than worth it to see it dubbed.
actually, i liked DBZ's dub alot.
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Question... why are almost all the midori no hibi threads closed? That's curious, and then also... sometimes Midori moves seiji's hand without him being able to stop it, and sometimes he moves Midori around without her being able to stop it.... So who's REALLY in charge here?....
(I'm not actually asking a deep question, it's just a joke lol, oh except the part about all the threads being closed, that's not a joke, seriously, why are so many of them closed?)
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Hello! I'm in search of the name of a specific anime movie. It was aired in the late 80's early 90's i think. It's about an old man that is nearing his death and the hospitals create a new invention for him. It's an intelligent bed that does everything for the old man. The bed though ends up attacking everyone though and the man tries to get back to his wife, the bed fuses with everything that it touches.
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Check the link I posted earlier to see if it matches your ID request. I am quite certain it will.
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If you mean the avatar used by -KarumA-
The name of the show is Code Geass
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Whoo you could just PM me if you wanted to know lol XD
i got a id question for a populair game, ims ure some people would know what i mean, i saw a video on YouTube once of the final boss
the game isnt 3D or anything, its more liek thos eold school shooters with a sky view with a small jet in your screen, you can fire beams with it but you have to dodge things such as enemy space ships etc. however at somepoint it gets uber chaos, specially end bosses, i saw a video of the end boss int he game and someone who defeated it, wthe screen was totally pink from its shots with a tiny space to stand in to survive, i remember that they used charatcers from different animes as the jet voice over (i saw the video where they used Suzumiya as the voice talker)
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'Enchanted Journey'
(Read through the review to be sure. Everything you mentioned is in there.)
Hope this helps ^_^
Edit: You were right. If this is it, its defiantly an anime.
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OK guys, Im looking for this anime for veeeery long time. More than 10 years ago I didnt know anything about anime, and I saw one anime clip on my local TV. It was the bloodies animated experience I ever saw, and since that day I still do not remember the name of that anime. OK, here it goes:
Clip begins on rooftop of some building, or maybe a penthouse. Our main guy is transformed into some kind of humanouid monster and he's killing dozens of enemy soldiers [and im talking decapitations, blood, guts everywhere...]. He has deformed face, claws on his hands, and long hair [he can launch stirngs of his hair, and cut almost everything... welll soldiers].
When he's kill all of them, he saw in front of him a huge mirrior and his awull face, and he broke the mirrior. When he looked again in the broken shards, he saw that hes returned to his normal human form. At this moment he hear laud terrified woman's scream, and his monster form is back.
He jumps from the rooftoop, and lands on the first/second floor, and he see how one of the enemy "Generals" has taken the girl as the hostage. They talk little maybe, and "monster" launched few of his hair strings and destroys generals face! But hey! General is a android, and he deploys his jetpack [??? So awesome!] and flyes away.... And I think, he takes a girl, also....
And how cool is that? PLEASE HELP!!!!
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anime about a band
okay- i saw this anime last year though i suspect it is at least several years older than that.
it's about a boy band trying to make it big. one of the band's female relatives (sister?) is acting as pr person/manager for the band. at some point in the series they perform in a bar they frequent that's about to close down. one of the main members of the band is super aloof and gets involved with a sortof affair with an older woman. you see his apartment several times duing the series and it's always very dark- he sleeps a lot. I think, if I remember correctly, he's the vocalist for the band and he's brought on in the first few episodes of the series. I also seem to recall one of the other band members have long wavy womenly hair.
I know this is just a random collection of tiny bits about the anime but I'm hoping someone can help me remember this title. Searching for band animes pretty much just yields gravitation- which this is not. (you'd think there'd be an 'anime based around musical groups' list somewhere....)
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To say that Team Foster is heading into an exciting stretch would be an understatement.
Team Foster?
That's just another name the University of Rhode Island baseball Rams will take on this weekend during what head coach Jim Foster and his wife Narelle hope will be another recording setting weekend.
For starters, URI is fresh off Tuesday's 16-4 pounding of Boston College, which on Sunday spanked former No. 1 ranked Florida State University's Seminoles, 17-6. Coincidentally, Rhody will be in Tallahassee next weekend for an important three-game non-conference series.
But all of the Rams' eyes will be focused on this weekend when URI – which is 22-14 overall and in first place in the Atlantic 10 – will host another important three-game series with the Xavier University Musketeers.
Saturday, though, the Rams will be involved in more than just a baseball game.
"It's the fifth annual Autism Awareness Fundraiser," said Jodi Pontbriand, URI's communication director for baseball. "We're encouraging people to come on down and support the team and help the athletic department raise money for The Autism Project of Rhode Island."
Last year's event raised $5,600 for The Autism Project of RI.
"All proceeds from that day will benefit local children by providing new services and additional training for the new teachers and professionals who care for individuals affected by Autism," said Julie Montalbano, a development associate for The Autism Project RI. "Coach Foster's wife Narelle really runs the entire day at URI. She's such a great lady."
Montalbano reported that to-date Team Foster has raised $1,325 while Rhody Baseball's fundraising efforts have realized $850. Thus, Montalbano and the Fosters have lined up an exciting schedule of events for Saturday in hopes of surpassing the total $2,175 and soaring over last year's amount of $5,600.
Montalbano also emphasized that all money raised during Saturday's "Run the Bases for Autism" will be donated to The Autism Project of RI in the name of Delaney Foster, Coach Jim and Narelle's daughter, who has Autism.
"There will be music and activities with Cat Country (98.1 FM) and lots of things for the children," Montalbano said of Saturday's 11 a.m. fundraiser that will be held prior to the Rams-Xavier 1 p.m. contest. "They'll have a huge inflatable obstacle course, wiffle ball, kickball, food, face painting, drinks, prizes and even a special silent auction."
The event is co-sponsored by Boar's Head Meats, Kayem and Wonder Bread.


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"I think this is a great step forward to reducing our reliance on foreign oil and will be a significant psychological boost to the American public," Thom Dammrich, president of the National Marine Manufacturers Association, told Soundings Trade Only the morning of Sept. 17.The marine industry has long favored lifting the offshore drilling ban to help lower gas prices and ensure a steadier supply of domestic oil.The legislation also promotes investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency, paid for by eliminating tax exemptions for oil companies and increasing their royalty payments, and it authorizes more funding for heating assistance for low-income people, according to a report by the Boston Globe.A last-minute provision added at the insistence of Massachusetts representatives would prohibit oil and gas drilling around Georges Bank, saving New England's premier commercial fishing grounds from potential harm, the newspaper reports.The bill still bans drilling in the eastern part of the Gulf of Mexico, according to the Associated Press.The House voted 236-189 for the legislation.In related news, a number of offshore oil and gas rigs in the Gulf of Mexico were destroyed by Hurricane Ike. As of Monday, 28 of the 3,800 offshore platforms were reported destroyed, and several others were significantly damaged, according to Mineral Management Service.Initial estimates are that the destroyed rigs produced a total of 11,000 barrels of oil a day and 82 million cubic feet of gas a day.
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Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Release 6.1 -- About the Cisco MCS
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Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Release 6.1
To ensure a consistent operating environment for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace integration applications, all new installations of Cisco Unified MeetingPlace integration software must be installed on a Cisco Media Convergence Server (MCS) 7835 or Cisco MCS 7845, a Microsoft Windows software-based server.
The Cisco MCS is not shipped with an installed operating system. A Cisco Systems version of Microsoft Windows 2000 Server is provided on a CD-ROM and shipped with applicable software applications that run on the Cisco MCS hardware.
This section contains the following information:
- Cisco MCS Requirements
- Installing the Cisco MCS Operating System
- Updating the Cisco MCS Operating System
Cisco MCS Requirements
The type of Cisco MCS and the number of MCSs you need depend on the following:
- The number of Cisco Unified MeetingPlace web and audio conferencing user licenses in your organization.
- The Cisco Unified MeetingPlace integration applications that you will install.
For information on specific requirements, see the System Requirements.
Installing the Cisco MCS Operating System
Before you install any Cisco Unified MeetingPlace software on the Cisco MCS, install the operating system. Follow the procedure in Installing the Operating System on the Cisco Unified Communications Server (version 2003.1.1 or later), which is included with the operating system software. Although the document refers to Cisco Unified CallManager and other applications, it also applies to Cisco Unified MeetingPlace integration applications.
Caution! Do not install the Cisco MCS operating system on any hardware other than a Cisco MCS.
If your network operates reliably at 100 MBps, set the Cisco MCS Ethernet Interface for 100 MB Full Duplex. Otherwise, set the interface for Autonegotiate.
Updating the Cisco MCS Operating System
You must update the Cisco operating system only with upgrades and patches issued by Cisco.
Caution! Do not install operating system upgrades or patches on the Cisco MCS that were taken directly from Microsoft.
When changing the operating system from Windows 2000 to Windows 2003, you must do a new installation of Windows 2003. Cisco does not support upgrading the operating system from Windows 2000 to Windows 2003.
See About Microsoft System Updates or Patches and the Cisco MCS.


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Well, I just had the nicest surprise! My buddy on Ravelry, Becky (gathersnomoss), let me know that my little blog has been nominated for a Favorite Knitting Blogger/Website Readers' Choice Award and it is because of you, the readers, taking the time to nominate me. I had no idea. I am so touched and honored. The write up on the site is incredibly kind and sweet. I am appreciative and a little overwhelmed at this unexpected happening. Thank you!
Click here to see the nomination for Favorite Knitting Blogger/Website Readers' Choice Awards on About.com!
The competition is stiff to say the least. Now, I am nominated with Ravelry (the entire site, not the blog), Knitty (also the entire site, not the blog), The Yarn Harlot, and Yarnista. I think that is a hoot! It's like the little engine that could.
You can vote once a day through March 21st for your favorite. It doesn't have to be for me, I just appreciate the fact that I am nominated. So thank you to anyone who voted for the wonderful and kind nomination.


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The temperatures are rising and with more people working outside either for their jobs, or mowing yards or working in gardens, heat-related illnesses can occur.
There are three different levels of heat-related illnesses: heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
"Heat cramps being the least severe of those and we generally don't think of heat cramps as part of the illness because it's one of those things that we don't oftentimes treat or have to seek medical advice for," said Dr. Brady Hesington, hospital specialist at Freeman Neosho Hospital. "Heat cramps are just basically when you get kind of the heavy sweat, kind of extreme fatigue. Then you may actually get some cramps in your muscles, arms and legs and belly."
Heat exhaustion is the step up from heat cramps.
"Heat exhaustion is a more serious sort of illness and this is what we usually start to think about when we think about heat-related illnesses," he said. "This is what probably many people have experienced where you get headache or severe headache often times, dizziness, sick to your stomach, your skin starts to feel kind of cool and kind of a moist sweat. Then you may also get muscle cramps with that."
The third common heat related illness is the most severe – heat stroke.
"Heat stroke is categorized by having a temperature above 104 degrees Fahrenheit and it comes with a plethora of symptoms," Hesington said. "Typically, your skin with heat stroke becomes very hot and dry, you don't sweat typically with heat stroke. You may have nausea or vomiting, skin becomes very flushed and red, your heart oftentimes races or your breathing increases and can actually lead to confusion or hallucinations or even a seizure in more severe episodes. And, of course, you can still have the muscle cramps and just generalized weakness and even loss of consciousness sometimes with the heat stroke."
For those who are working or playing outside, there are some cautionary terms to help combat heat related illnesses.
"I think with a lot of illnesses, prevention is really the key and the smartest way to actually approach it," he said. "When it comes to heat-related illnesses, generally loose-fitting, lightweight clothes are better than tight-fitting, heavier clothing. Light colored clothing also helps to reflect some of that heat."
Hesington advised to keep yourself hydrated throughout the course of any time when you are outside in hot weather.
"Drinking plenty of water or electrolyte-containing fluids such as Gatorade and such is also a very good idea," Hesington said. "Try to avoid the hottest part of the day (which during this part of the summer is from noon to 4 p.m.). And something people don't often think about is getting acclimated to warmer weather, your body can actually acclimate somewhat to that. So as the season starts to warm up, spending little bits of time outside and increasing that throughout the course of the summer will help your body get use to that."
Also, staying in good physical shape is something that sometimes helps, Hesington noted.
"If you have particular risk factors, just pay attention to those," he said. "The elderly are at a higher risk, the young are at a higher risk. Drinking alcohol will typically worsen any of these heat-related illnesses and is not a good way to stay hydrated. Also, some medications can increase your risk of heat stroke such as diuretics or water-type pills, some blood pressure medications, some anti-depressants and some of the ADHD medications can also increase your risk of heat stroke as well."
Other ways to combat heat-related illnesses
"With the lower levels of heat related illness, the first thing that you want to do is remove yourself from the hotter temperatures," Hesington said. "Because it really is primarily the heat that is the problem. So, generally resting and going into a cool shaded area or available air-conditioned area is actually a good idea, increasing the fluids at that point is also a good idea. When you get into the heat exhaustion area – where the symptoms are a little bit more severe, then a cold shower or bath is also a good idea. When you reach the level of a stroke, however, really the only right thing to do when you reach that level of illness is to call 9-1-1 or seek immediate medical attention. Because, it is a life threatening illness at that point."
Hesington said to also make sure that your pets are hydrated.
Expert: Know the signs of heat illness
The temperatures are rising and with more people working outside either for their jobs, or mowing yards or working in gardens, heat-related illnesses can occur.


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Answers in Atheism Features Mikey Weinstein of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation
"Answers in Atheism," the Northern Kentucky based Internet radio call-in talk show, is pleased and honored to have attorney Mikey Weinstein, Founder and President of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation, as our guest this Thursday, November 1, 2007, at 7:00 pm. Eastern Time.
Here is some information on attorney Weinstein:
Michael L. "Mikey" Weinstein is Founder and President of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation (http://www.militaryreligiousfreedom.org). He is an attorney and businessman who spent over three years as a White House counsel in the Reagan White House. He was formerly General Counsel for H. Ross Perot and Perot Systems Corporation. An Honor Graduate from the
Here is some information on the very high level activism being undertaken by Mikey and his organization:
"Answers in Atheism" can be heard live on the Internet every Thursday from www.answersinathism.net at 7:00 pm. Eastern Time.
Earlier shows are archived.
Our toll free call-in number is: 877.814.9287
See you on the radio.


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When Will the 'Iron Man 3′ Trailer Premiere? Find Out!
You've waited long enough, it's time for the 'Iron Man 3' trailer. As promised, the 'Iron Man 3' trailer will debut this October but when can see you it? We've got your answer!
Entertainment Tonight reports that the 'Iron Man 3' trailer will debut online on October 23rd at 12:01am. This would put it on track to run before prints of 'Cloud Atlas' which hits theaters on October 26th.
The trailer will likely feature a mix of new footage with the footage Marvel screened at Comic-Con 2012, the highlight being Tony Stark's beachfront Malibu home attacked and crashing down into the Pacific Ocean. The trailer also promises a good look at Ben Kingsley starring as The Mandarin.
After a hiatus, 'Iron Man 3' is back filming in Florida for a few weeks and will move back to North Carolina later this month. The third (and final) installment is set to hit theaters on May 3, 2013.


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Joshua Shoemaker's letter to the editor ("Time to afford all a 'fair chance,'" Nov. 12) quotes Abraham Lincoln explaining how the role of government is "to elevate the condition of men — to lift artificial weights from all shoulders — to clear the paths of laudable pursuit for all — to afford all an unfettered start, and a fair chance, in the race of life."
President Lincoln's eloquence and humanity are hauntingly echoed by another man for the ages and master of the language who said, "We want to draw a line below which we will not allow persons to live and labor, yet above which they may compete with all the strength of their manhood. We want to have free competition upwards; we decline to allow free competition downwards. We do not want to tear down the structure of science and civilization but to spread a net on the abyss."
That was Winston Churchill speaking to a Liberal Party meeting in Scotland in 1906.
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Feeling the age of the KTM 990 Adventure & KTM 990 Adventure R, the Austrians debuted at Intermot this week their new adventure-touring machines, the 2013 KTM 1190 Adventure & 2013 KTM 1190 Adventure R. Using a revised version of the KTM 1190 RC8 R's v-twin motor, both bikes feature 148 hp, and clocks in around 230 kg (507 lbs) fully tanked and ready to go ride.
Debuting along side the new water-cooled 2013 BMW R1200GS, KTM has its work cutout for it in the adventure-touring segment, though with Suzuki debuting the concept for its 2014 Suzuki V-Strom 1000, now is certainly a good time to be in the market for an ADV bike. Feeling that notion, KTM has released the pricing on its Adventure bikes, and we like what we see from the Austrians.


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All started with Steve Lukather's tech: Jim. He asked us to work on gear he could integrate on his pedalboard for Steve and Toto tours. Thanks to him and after hard-working days (and nights!) we achieved the WAVE BOX pedal specifically designed for Steve's needs. We then decided to add it to the Benrod catalog.
We are very proud Steve enjoys playing on this baby. Now an integral part of his pedalboard.
Other projects? Time will tell ;)
Biography from Wikipedia:
"Steve "Luke" Lukather (born October 21, 1957, San Fernando Valley, California) is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter, arranger, and record producer best known for his work with the rock band Toto.
Lukather has played with many artists, released several solo albums, and worked as a composer, arranger, and session guitarist on more than 1,500 albums. He was also a member of jazz fusion band Los Lobotomys, a collaboration of notable session musicians. While his work with Toto was predominantly based on pop rock music, Lukather's solo and side-project work spans many genres including rock, progressive rock, jazz and funk.
Session keyboardist David Paich and session drummer Jeff Porcaro were high school friends with Lukather. Lukather was invited to join in forming their band, Toto, in 1976 when Lukather was nineteen years old. He was a member of Toto from that time until the band split up in 2008. Lukather's reputation as a guitarist and his association with Paich and Porcaro, who were also established artists, allowed him to secure a solid flow of session work in the 1970s and 1980s. He is a prolific songwriter, writing or co-writing many songs for Toto and other artists. His career has encompassed hundreds of performances and album appearances with Toto and other well-known musicians. Lukather has been nominated for twelve Grammy awards, and has won five times."


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Mic'd Up: Karl Joseph - Week 17 at Kansas City
Raiders Safety Karl Joseph was wired for sound during the Raiders Week 17 matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs.
ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr. releases his first mock draft of 2019
From what we've seen so far in our first Mock Draft Tracker, the majority of analysts have the Raiders targeting several pass rushers with their three first-round picks.
2018 Position Review: Tight Ends
Led by Jared Cook, let's take a look at the play of the Oakland Raiders tight ends last season.
2019 Senior Bowl North roster announced
Take a look at the players the Oakland Raiders coaching staff will have on its team.
Raiders Branded Specialty License Plate Now Available
The Raiders and Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles will release a specialty Raiders branded license plate on Monday, January 14.
2018 Position Review: Linebackers
Next up in our Position Review series? The linebackers.
Oakland Raiders 2019 Mock Draft Tracker: 1.0
Now that the postseason is nearing its conclusion, more and more media outlets are beginning to release their mock drafts.
2018 Position Review: Running Backs
Let's take a look back at the play of the Oakland Raiders running backs in 2018.
Definidos Turnos en el Draft Después de la Ronda
Divisional, Oakland sabe que en que orden le tocaran escoger en la primera ronda del Draf 2019.
Following Divisional Round of the playoffs, Oakland Raiders now know where they will pick in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft
Since there's only four teams that remain in the playoff picture. we can finally see where the Raiders are tentatively slated to select in the upcoming 2019 NFL Draft with their three first-round picks.
Raiders set to break ground on Henderson, Nev., headquarters
The Raiders are set to break ground on their Henderson, Nev., headquarters Monday, January 14, 2019 at approximately 1:00 PM.
Análisis de Posiciones 2018: Línea Defensiva
Continuamos con el análisis de posiciones del 2018. Ahora toca el grupo de la línea defensiva.
2018 Position Review: Defensive Line
Stop me if you've this sounds familiar – the 2018 season was defined by the play of the rookies in this position group.
Raiders.com Staff: Divisional Round Playoff Picks
The Raiders.com staff shares their picks for this weekend's slate of playoff games.
Análisis de Posiciones 2018: Línea Ofensiva
Continuamos con el análisis de posiciones del 2018. Ahora toca el grupo de la línea ofensiva.
2018 Position Review: Offensive Line
Next up in our Position Review series are the big guys up front, the offensive line.
AFC West Update: Broncos hire Vic Fangio as new head coach
There's a new head coach coming to the division, and he has a knack for developing premiere defenses.
Análisis de Posiciones 2018: Mariscales
Con la temporada regular finalizada iniciamos la serie de análisis de revisión de posiciones sobre su desempeño en el 2018.
2018 Position Review: Safeties
Time to take a look back at the play of the Oakland Raiders safeties in 2018.
NFL announces nominees for 2018 Don Shula NFL High School Coach of the Year Award
The Oakland Raiders have nominated Gus McNair from Canyon Springs High School.
Season In Review: Notable stats and numbers from the Raiders' 2018 season
A handful of offensive players saw career highs in some statistical categories; take a look at what they were able to accomplish.
2018 Position Review: Quarterbacks
Let's take a look at the play of Derek Carr and the Silver and Black's quarterbacks in 2018.
Resumen de Temporada
Estadísticas y números de la temporada 2018
Honran a Par de Raiders
Dos ex jugadores fueron seleccionados al Salón de la Fama de Football Colegial.
Following Chicago Bears' loss, Oakland Raiders have No. 24 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft
The 2019 NFL Draft order is materializing, and two of the Raiders' three picks are officially locked in.
Pair of Raiders selected for induction into College Football Hall of Fame
The College Football Hall of Fame announced its 2019 class for induction, and of the 13 members in this year's group, a pair have ties to the Silver and Black.


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Angel Beats! - Character Discussion - Tenshi
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|2010-04-14, 14:33
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Location: United Kingdom
Age: 30
Dunno, I think this one works fine. That one isn't very clear imo.
She is the most interesting one of the entire cats thus far. I wonder what her motives are and if she really is trying to stop the SSS, because thus far she really didn't take any unjustified forceful actions against them.
Also more of Tenshi Guard Skills were shown in episode 2. I found it interesting that Delay is somewhat the opposite of Distortion i.e. the latter is used to block non bladed projectiles, while the former is used to dodge bladed weapons. I find it strange why both Skills don't work together to help her, especially when she could equip Blade with out any problems.
|2010-04-14, 16:25
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I might be way off base and she might be evil incarnate, but I just kinda feel sad for her. The dispassionate way she goes about dispatching everyone, makes me think she doesn't really care for it. Besides even though the SSS is being hunted, at least they have one another. Tenshi seems to be all alone (for now). I guess the sad piano playing at the beginning has made me soft
|2010-04-14, 17:23
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What makes me wonder the most regarding Tenshi is where did she got that powers from. Most probably the "superior entity" known as "God" here would be the one who granted them to her.
If that's the case, what would be her true mission? It's hard to see her as an evil character, in any case. Not good either, anyway; at least that's what one can take out from her secrecy regarding her role and her generally violent, unstoppable and efficient behavior.
|2010-04-14, 18:16
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|2010-04-14, 19:41
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It becomes even more sad especially if she is actually there to help them in the end. Perhaps by being their opponent it provides them a means to heal the pain in there lives but such a lonesome task really is sad regardless of what kind of entity she is.
I hope there will be much more added depth to Tenshi's character I love her design and her role so far in the series. You know that things aren't going to be simple when the producers have already gone to such amazing lengths to make us feel so darn sympathetic towards her in some ways, Tenshi was designed as a character to steal part of this show's spotlight and she has done her job. Yes the SSS is the "good guys" but nearly every bit of violence so far has been initiated by them as well and it makes you question what the right way will be in the end (conformity and killing god/the matrix both don't seem to bit it).
It really does help that I dig her cute character design as much as I do. Now if only someone would tell a joke and make her smile. JK, but really I hope we get back to some more in-school settings and see some verbal confrontations with the SSS that develop her character more.
|2010-04-14, 19:44
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Why are the replies all copypasta-ish?
Anyway, I'm loving Angel so far. I like her char design the most, she's got some cheap as heck powers, and she probably actually cares for the other chars, but has to punish them when they get out of hand.
I wonder if the rest of the Student Council will also get in on disciplining unruly spirits.
|2010-04-14, 22:03
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Have some salt
Oh, the cool, cute, and powerful archtype character. Well, considering the ones that Key brought has out beforehand, and I can't really resist them, she should be an easy winner. Though it'll require something exceptional for her to stand out.
I don't know. I just think she's trying to do her job; it's just unfortunate she's on the other side. We'll just have to find out. Perhaps she does prefer playing piano over killing people.
|2010-04-14, 23:37
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She says..
I pray for them to conclude their own stories one day.
I pray that I will be able to wave good bye to them thinking "All is well.".
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|2010-04-15, 01:48
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so far she is my favourite char, i will come back after more of the series are shown
|2010-04-15, 03:48
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Have some salt
Anime, where power is expressed in terms of cute High School girls.
|2010-04-15, 04:06
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|2010-04-15, 06:52
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Unless Key is going fusion-style on us here and it's both what you said and this.
|2010-04-15, 17:56
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Lurkin' in ur threadz.
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Location: The Sunshine State
Age: 27
Gee, didn't think that many people would like Tenshi already even though we know jack-nothing about her
I guess her cute-ness does the trick.
I don't really have an opinion on her, other than I like how she plays the piano in the OP (who doesn't?)
It's very nice.
|2010-04-15, 20:41
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I'm thinking Delay affects the perception of those near her, slowing them down so that it appears like she's suddenly sped up (the speed guy from Oracion Six in Fairy Tail). But we don't really know the range, so unless we see something like in FT, we won't know for sure.
|2010-04-15, 21:31
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Age: 38
Don't like Tenshi so far, she's so cold and emotionless.
She could just as well be a droid or something... perhaps she is, that would explain the 010101's flying around when she uses her "powers".
So far, I'm regarding her as an anime version of the Daleks
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|2008-05-03, 20:37
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|2008-05-04, 17:20
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This is probably reversing the conversation, but Zero was the character I liked most in VK. Having read far passed the anime for a long time, like many others his life does have many issues, yet it makes him the diverse character from the "overly optimistic" Yuuki (at least before she became...)
Zero is definitely one of those taken-back and self-reserved character that brings interfering conflict to VK. Everyone knows he really likes Yuuki, but his pride being found out as a level E vampire made him keep his distance from really anyone close to him because he wanted to protect them. So I don't believe he should be referred as "emo" but a soul that has been mercilessly tortured for many years. And there are still people who are willing to bring him back to the hopes of reality.
|2008-05-05, 05:10
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why do so many people badmouth zero for being too "emo"? with the emotional baggage he's lugging around, it'd be downright weird if he acted too cheerful or totally apathetic about his current condition.
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|2008-05-05, 06:57
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I just don't see why Zero keeps being compared to Sasuke, Suzaku and other (I-don't-even-want-to-use-the-term-anymore) characters. God forbid he gets to be compared to Kira Yamato next.
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|2008-05-05, 15:48
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Lurkin' in ur threadz.
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: The Sunshine State
Age: 27
Yeah,sometimes comparing characters to other characters gets alittle annoying sometimes.
Zero is Zero.
That's all we need to know.
[and i luv him lol xD]
But yeah,there has been some rather good points about Zero's reason on being...emo.
Before in the manga,I was quite annoyed by it.His angst and his pain was pretty repetitive that I started not to like him much as I did with Kaname but I guess that's because bad things kept on happening to him repeatidly.Sure some people are sympathetic no matter what but there's sorta a limit for me before it get irritating.NO I DO NOT HATE ZERO....but I'm just waiting PATIENTLY for him to get out of his emo fest & kick some ass.
Hey,it can be a great stress reliever for him
Who knows xD
|2008-05-06, 00:39
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I can't win this one
Erm even tho im a guy Zero is still my favorite out of the "male" characters.(tied with headmaster for being too funnay)
Ruka is obv my fav char in the series
BUT ANYWAYS I dunno zero seems to emo sometimes. but at the same time, i mean he feels guilty for the things he does, and seems most like a "normal" person/despite being a vampire. i dunno he's pretty kewl
|2008-05-07, 16:56
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Ya, everyone keeps saying that he's emo....he is....and I love it XD! Well, his reasons are valid, I mean, he has become the last thing, his most hated creature, on top of that add all the crap he's going through. He reminds me of Hamlet, angst ridden and in despair....I don't even know how I made that relationship, but I picture Hamlet as the "dark prince" and Zero as a "dark prince" (even though he's not a prince..meh..it works in my head)...or he can be related to Itoshiki from SZS, always in despair, but he's funny...Zero...not so much....
|2008-05-08, 20:24
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Zero is a great character, he's dynamic i agree. I don't think he is really emo, since he has such a strong will, and spirit from what he has gone through. Being emo is surrendering yourself in the sorrow and pain, and be completely blinded by it. He's gone through a serious rough patch the past four years, and trying to suppress something that utterly goes against his nature and who he is, is something that has worn away his charismatic and optimistic attitude, along with seeing his family killed right in front of him, as others have mentioned. He's a private person, and chooses to keep people at a distance because he chooses not to bother people with his issues. Zero has had to grow and mature more than anyone else his age.
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|2008-05-09, 15:20
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Well as far as the anime goes, Zero's affection for Yuuki can also be labeled as sisterly. The same as how Yuuki cares for Zero. Yuuki definitely supports him, but that can't automatically mean Zero has to be in love with her to care for her.
I guess Zero's attitude towards Yuuki is too subtle for me to label it as 'romantic'. It's good.
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The problem with many emo characters in stories is that the emo-ness often makes them more simpler in character. Like Suzaku who sometimes seems to be nothing more than a naive brat many times.
I think that the emo-ness makes Zero's character to seem even more complex instead, enough to be the most complex character in all of Vampire Knight. I never got the feeling that Suzaku was an extremely complicated character.
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But I don't like Zero one bit he just acts strange for me he is way to quiet like itachi but i don't think he see's yuuki as his sister
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I'm in the "dislike Zero because he treats Yuuki badly" category. The more she throws herself at him the more I'm getting turned off to the story. I know lots of girls love those hot troubled bad boys who they need to nurture with their maternal instincts, but I'm not a fan of that kind of romance. Just a personal preference.
It's similar to my dislike of the earlier episodes of Itazura na Kiss. Can't really stomach stories where the girl throws herself at the guy for no good reason. Even though I love romance animes, I dropped Lovely Complex after like the fourth time Risa threw herself at Otani and got shot down.
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well isnt that just proves he cares about her? he just probably dont want her to see him as a vampire or even to suck her blood. well its obvious zero has something for her from the start and this why i like zero he doesnt want to harm others
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Hi All,i use the Ajax Control Toolkit HTMLEditor in VS 2008 web-project and save the formated text/content in Sql-Server 2005 - it works fine!
How do i handle the process? i thing, i see the forest based on all the trees not more...
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I am using google transliteration to display the text in Hindi/Tamiletc.I tried to store the text appear as Hindi from textarea in an nvarcharfield of database (SQL Server 2005) , the text saved as "???????".After retireving text from the same it display the text as "???????".Can anyone help me how to store and retrieve the actual data from SQLServer 2005?I am using ASP.net,VB.Net and SQL Server 2005
I dont have the SQL EXPRESS installed instead I have SQL Standard Edition.
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Connection to SQL Server files (*.mdf) require SQL server express 2005 to function properly. please verify the installation of the component or download from the URL: go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkId=4925
I went in Tools>Opetions>DataBase tools>Data Connection>Sql Server Instance Name (blank for default)
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Did you buy a Mega Millions ticket?
The Mega Millions jackpot is nearing $600 million. Yes, that's a staggering number, and many of us will go out and buy at least one. Have you done so yet? It's frankly fun to listen to people talk about this. You have those that really get kick out of fantasizing about that they would do with the prize money. Then there are the buzzkills who want to point out the obvious fact that winning is practically impossible as the odds are ridiculous. And of course they're missing the point.
The idea of sudden winnings and riches is a thrill for most people, so just let us have our damn fun. We want to fanatsize about spending the money, just like we would blow the $1,000 we win in Vegas on strippers and more. We might be smart with our money most of the time, but cash money in Vegas is another thing entirely. That's one of many reasons people gamble, whether it's buying a lottery ticket at real casinos or in our pajamas playing 49s. It's the thrill. So of course it's not practical, and we all pitty the few fools who become addicted or spend their food money on lotto tickets, but their stupidity shouldn't ruin the fun for the rest of us.
And then you have stories like of Tom Crist, a retired Canadian man who decided to create a foundation with his $40-million lottery prize and donate all the money to cancer charities. Of course his case is special in that he was a successful businessman and he and his family were set financially. But the notion of giving is also a powerful one. Frankly this notion ends up dooming many lottery winners who get suckered into all sorts of scams. But it's also refreshing to see a man like this give real consideration to the thought of helping other people, and trying to do it in a way that minimized attention to himself.
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Sound Tigers fans will recognize Justin Johnson, formerly of the Manchester Monarchs, who will be clad in the blue-and-orange in 2013-14. Johnson was a fan favorite at Verizon Wireless Arena over the previous three seasons, but injury trouble forced him out of the Monarchs lineup for the better part of 2012-13. After playing a combined 91 games in 2010-11 and 2011-12, Johnson played in just 12 games for Manchester last season.
First, The Last Frontier: An Alaskan through-and-through, Johnson was born in Anchorage before staying home to play four years at the University of Alaska-Anchorage. He also played eight games for the ECHL's Alaska Aces between 2005 and 2007 before returning for a full season in 2009-10.
Veteran Leadership: At 32, Johnson brings eight years of professional hockey experience to what could be a very young Sound Tigers roster in 2013-14.
Coast League Grad: Before joining the Monarchs in 2010-11. Johnson skated in the ECHL from 2005-2010. His best offensive season was in 2008-09, when he had 23 points (13 goals, 10 assists) between the Utah Grizzlies and Cincinnati Cyclones.
Racking up the PIMs: Johnson also led the ECHL in penalty minutes that year, collecting 259 in 59 games.
Chuckin' Knuckles: If the fight below from 2011 is any indication, both Johnson and Brett Gallant will be pleased to see each other in the same uniform this season.
Familiar Faces: Before becoming the Sound Tigers head coach last season, Scott Pellerin coached Johnson for two years as an assistant in Manchester. Johnson also played alongside current Sound Tigers assistant coach Eric Boguniecki with the Alaska Aces in 2009-10.
Fearless Fighter: Johnson's first AHL fight came against the Sound Tigers in his second career game when he dropped the gloves with noted heavyweight Jeremy Yablonski.
Scoring in Bunches: Though Johnson has 11 career AHL points, three of them came in one game in 2010-11. He netted a goal and two assists against Springfield on 12/4/10, the first points of his AHL career.


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For many firms, this metric remains near 70 percent. How could this be the case when banks have reduced costs by billions of dollars in recent years?
At least half of the answer lies in the challenge of driving income in markets that have been drastically altered by regulation and capital charges. A decline in the denominator of the cost-income calculation has caused the entire ratio to suffer.
This paper addresses the other half of the equation: cost reduction. We have written extensively about significant cost reduction actions by major investment banks over the past eight years, yet new cost reduction targets continue to be announced. Many of these new targets are directly related to decisions to exit or scale back selected lines of business. While these actions can produce—and have produced—significant savings for individual firms, they seem to have been insufficient to return the industry to reasonable profitability.
All firms have increased their compliance activities. Some large firms have added several thousand full-time equivalents (FTEs) to their compliance functions, largely offsetting other cost-reduction activities. According to data from TheCityUK, reported in the Financial Times in October 2015, investment banking jobs in London hit a record high of 730,000, with the bulk of recent growth in compliance and legal.1
Cost reduction has largely taken place within the four walls of banks. Firms have optimized the processes they can control, including parts of the securities settlement cycle and reference data management. That still leaves significant reconciliation and other "hands-off" activities involved in connecting to clients, trading partners, depositories and custodians.
Improved virtualization and cheaper computing power have helped to reduce IT costs. Many firms have also worked hard to retire legacy systems, but there are still opportunities (see Challenge 2: Investment Banking Technology: Jettisoning Legacy Architectures).
Firms have largely focused on reducing "unit costs." These improvements in the cost per labor hour have typically been achieved through offshoring, outsourcing and process improvements. As one investment banking executive recently said in a client meeting, "I think we have squeezed this lemon dry. There is no way to continue with historical cost-reduction activities and expect more savings or any sustainable cost advantage. We need to solve this differently—with industry-wide cooperation and with different techniques within our institutions."
Cost benchmarking and bank-to-bank comparisons are notoriously difficult due to allocation methods, nomenclature and structure, but Figure 1 gives a sense of typical ratios at a large investment bank.
Notes: Figures are based on the average cost structure at large broker-dealers over the past three years. Not all cost categories are consumed by all business lines. Certain categories may be larger for broker-dealers that receive an overhead cost share from a parent banking group. Some banks include certain brokerage activities as contra-revenue items. Figures exclude bonuses, operational losses and taxes.
Source: Accenture Research
There are five "hot topics" or recurrent themes in cost reduction that we believe are worth noting.
Broker use is increasing as a result of remediated broker policy and controls, and a shift in the role of inter-dealer brokers in the over-the-counter (OTC) market.
Market data use is increasingly driven by proactive enforcement of usage agreements by data vendors.
Sales and trading workforces are being resized to accommodate ongoing electronification across asset classes and changing market conditions.
Control workforces, particularly compliance and risk departments, are growing as a result of new rules regarding conduct and supervision.
Technology is being simplified, driven by increased consumption of change, IT infrastructure and third-party application services.
Although cost-cutting alone is not the answer, more can be done to achieve a sustainable cost structure. In the next wave of cost reduction, banks should:
Shift their focus from process optimization to outcomes.
Adopt a factory approach to legacy application retirement.
Embrace utilities.
Implement technologies like robotic process automation for routine tasks, such as reconciliations.
Adopt techniques that have been used successfully in other industries, including zero-based budgeting.
Accenture believes this last idea, in particular, is of growing interest to the investment banking industry. Therefore, let's take a closer look at it.
Zero-based budgeting and spending has started to make waves across different industries and has the potential to radically alter the investment banking industry. Introduced by the US government more than 50 years ago, zero-based budgeting involves justifying the need for each budget item, while respecting strict policies and top-down targets set by cost category owners. Today, it has the potential to play a pivotal role in helping banks make effective, value-adding investments to continually refuel for growth.
Investment banks must first complete a one-off "greenfield" cost-resizing exercise before transitioning to an ongoing spend- and performance-management technique, such as closed-loop or zero-based budgeting. While many banks have begun to examine cost-resizing, the latter requires further exploration. Accenture believes this fundamental shift is paramount for growth. Starting from zero helps to ensure that the past does not dictate the future, and weaves accountability for the numerator (costs) and denominator (income) into decision making at all levels of the bank.
Take an outside-in view to create visibility and insight into costs. In other words, wherever possible, compare how much it would cost to house a specific function outside the bank with how much it costs to maintain it internally. Increasing transparency and using it to identify cost drivers and develop key metrics, including fully loaded cost-to-serve by business line, will be critical in this regard. A "product" view of revenue and a "functional" view of costs do not support the kind of insights required for change.
Build an end-to-end governance model that drives accountability to the rightful owners. To complement increased transparency related to cost drivers and their impact, a governance model that establishes dual expense ownership and rewards shifts from unproductive to productive spend can help establish accountability across the entire organization. The governance model, along with its related financial controls and performance incentives, plays a key role in ultimately shifting the mindset to allow sustainable change for the bank.
Use cost savings to fuel growth. The true effect of cost reduction and zero-based budgeting can only be measured if savings are reinvested to drive growth, innovation, talent and productivity. To achieve a profitable end state, investment banks need to design transformation programs based on sustainable operating models that promote efficiency and cost savings. Simultaneously, they must scrutinize their business models to design growth strategies that focus attention where they can and want to be profitable and successful. Cost savings from those areas deemed unnecessary or unprofitable should be viewed as fuel for growth initiatives.
Investment banks may feel as though they face diminishing rates of return when it comes to cost reduction, but there remain opportunities to improve return on equity and use savings for growth initiatives. By taking a holistic view of business line costs—comparing internal ownership and outsourcing options, and evaluating the profit potential of each—banks can gain fresh perspective on optimization. Zero-based budgeting is one approach that can help optimize cost reduction beyond the initial cost-cutting phase. The main objective for further cost take-out should be aimed at looking at the challenge through a different lens at all levels of cost ownership within the organization rather than the "functional" (cost) versus "product" (revenue) methods employed to date.
Cost-cutting measures that emphasize near-term financial performance can produce benefits that are fleeting, forcing banks to start the cycle all over again—usually with mixed results. Investment banks need to begin closing the loop. Once identified, cost-saving opportunities should be converted to long-term investments in new products, services and financial technology (FinTech) initiatives.
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In a world of brave knights and powerful monsters, a lonely fairy with broken wings begins her search for happiness. Neverend lets you play the role of Agavaen as she transforms into a true ancient fairy. While the journey is dangerous, you'll have an array of attack moves, weapons, and special combos to use on enemies. You can also perform spells, which you can create with runes. Neverend also features full 3D maps, intense cutscenes, and unique characters.


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Where do you find Once upon a time & Happily ever after? At your library's storytime!
Come along to this interactive session where we share stories, songs and activities. Ideal for children aged 3-5 years.
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There was a study published recently comparing iron levels in babies exclusively breastfed for 6 months to those who started solids at 4 months. Here are a couple of articles about it:
Babies breastfed for 6 months may have lower iron levels
Starting Solids: Introducing Cereal At 4 Months Can Boost Babies' Iron Levels
They seem to be saying it's better to start solids at 4 months, don't they? But if you take a closer look at the text...
Okay, complementary foods starting at 4 months led to higher iron levels at 6 months. What were the complementary foods?In the study, mothers of 100 infants in Iceland who were exclusively breast-feeding their babies were randomized to begin giving other foods at either 4 months or 6 months old. The researchers... measured the babies' growth rates and iron levels when they were 6 months old.
Results showed that higher iron levels were seen in the infants who began eating other foods at 4 months old.
I.e. mostly iron-fortified cereal.For the babies given other foods, the main source of iron was infant cereal, though infant formula and fruit purees also contributed.
But, while the babies given complementary foods had higher iron levels,
The researchers' conclusion was "The biological importance of this finding remains to be determined."Both groups of babies had sufficient iron levels, and there were no differences in rates of anemia, the researchers said.
There was no difference between the groups in terms of the babies' weight gain or growth.
So, to sum up,
- Babies who are given supplemental iron have higher iron levels
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GFS has 'Primo Gusto' brand 50/50 motz/provolone that's become my go to cheese and I've not found any better. About $12 for a 5 lb. bag. I found the 'diced' melts better than the shredded. I also very much like straight provolone. Has a bit more flavor than motz and no one knows the difference. I have a small slicer($39.00 at JC Penny) and buy the provolone logs from GFS also. Comes out great. It seems that the finer the shred of cheese the worse it seems to melt. Using slices works well. Same thickness and same number of slices will add consistency to your pie making.Add shredded pecorino romano to the tomato sauce a day in advance gives a nice kick. imo
Bill- You should try Grande East Coast Mozzarella from PennMac- I have had many customers rave about this particular product and they have actually froze the excess cheese. I personally use this cheese with LaValle Tomato Sauce, Fresh Basil and before placing in the oven I sprinkle Grated Reggiano Parmigiano D.O.C on the crust. It was amazing! I just made the mistake of cooking the basil with the cheese :/ Hope this helps!!!
Just curious??? How is the Grande East Coast Mozzarella any different from the Regular Grande Mozzarella?
Chickenparm...You bought the wrong cheese. The smoked provolone would not be good.GFS has un-smoked regular 50/50 diced or shredded provolone/motz OR they also have Primo-Gusto brand straight mozzarella. They also have Grande shredded or diced. Both brands are available in 5lb. bags.
Not where I live.They do not even sell Grande here either.Believe me,I have tripled checked and even asked the GFS manager to order me some other items,but they never do.


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Touching up "Mr. Cub"
(L-R) Corey Kinsman '04, Kyle Chipman '06, patineur Ramsey Truitt and sculptor Lou Cella pose with the Ernie Banks statue in Bradley's Heuser Art Center. See video below.
By Abby Rhodes
November 10, 2011
It was a rainy day in March 2008 – Opening Day at Chicago's Wrigley Field – when the statue of Cubs legend Ernie Banks was officially installed near the stadium's main gates. Since then, many rainy days, and three harsh Midwestern winters, have turned the Hall-of-Famer's "Cubby blue" uniform an oxidized green.
The statue's sculptor, Lou Cella, noticed the premature aging on Mr. Cub and turned to Bradley alumnus Kyle Chipman '06, a foundry artisan who had worked with Cella on the more recently installed tribute to Cubs icon Ron Santo. The Cubs organization was so enamored with Santo's brilliant blue uniform that it requested Banks' be made brighter during the restoration process.
The project has brought the Banks statue to the Hilltop this week, where Chipman and patina artisan Ramsey Truitt gave the 7-foot, 400-pound statue a makeover. Inside the Heuser Art Center sculpture studio, where Chipman once studied with Associate Professor of Sculpture Fisher Stolz, the artists removed the original patina, sandblasted the statue's surface, and reapplied paint and a protective lacquer.
Now Banks' sleeves and cap shine as bright as the slugger's real-life smile. Banks played 19 seasons with the Cubs (1953-1971) and was the team's first black player. His trademark pre-game phrase, "Let's play two," is engraved on the statue's base.
"It's a huge high," said Chipman of the opportunity to work with Cella on another high-profile figure. "But at the end of the day, I always put the same amount of effort, care and craftsmanship into every piece, no matter who it is, because the work reflects on me."
The project is the first endeavor for Chipman's new enterprise, Hot Scotsmen Fine Art Foundry, which he opened just four weeks ago with business partner and fellow Bradley alumnus Corey Kinsman '04. The two brought the statue to their old stomping grounds as a way to inspire Bradley art students to consider a career in sculpting.
"This is a tremendous opportunity for current students to see that there are very rewarding careers in sculpting," said Stolz, who invited students to watch Chipman and Truitt at work on Wednesday. "I've visited Kyle in his workplaces around the country and he's a wonderful example of the success that comes from attention to detail and an incredible work ethic."
That attention to detail is what drives Cella to keep Hot Scotsmen on his speed dial. "I trust their talent, but also appreciate that they make suggestions and don't just wait for you to tell them what to do. It's a great working relationship."
Baseball historians appreciate the scrupulous care Cella took to ensure Banks' uniform closely mimics the Cubs' uniform from 1959, the year Banks earned his second consecutive Most Valuable Player award. "When the foundry goes to work on a piece to capture that detail, they have to make sure everything we put in the clay comes out in the bronze."
Fewer than five years since his graduation from Bradley, Chipman has earned the trust, and business, of one of the nation's most prolific sculptors and a storied Major League Baseball organization. Such validation for his talent could easily go to his head, if he weren't so squarely focused on delivering a high-quality product.
"I just want to stay focused and continue to give Lou Cella the excellent work that he requires of us," Chipman said.
The Banks statue will travel back to Wrigley Field on Friday, where it will be re-installed in brighter fashion to better weather another Chicago winter.


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Throughout the years, no single name has become as synonymous with cycling as Super Record. As the face of that iconic groupset, the Campagnolo Super Record 11 Ergopower Shifters have a lot at stake, so change can be a dangerous and even counterproductive thing. That's why the pro riders who Campagnolo approached for suggestions and to use as guinea pigs were initially surprised that Campy wanted to make such radical changes to the already peerless Super Record. The resulting improvements, however, shouldn't be a surprise to anyone.
As pretty as they are, it's the function of Campy's Super Record group that makes its shifter levers such iconic cycling artifacts. As with all Ultra-Shift levers, you can affect up to three cogs on the downshift and five cogs on the upshift for the rear derailleur. The real change is in the cable pull ratio that the shifters operate on. It's been updated for faster, more precise shifting, which is the main reason why the 2015 group is incompatible with 2014 and early groups and which necessitated a complete re-imagining of the whole drivetrain.
The big winner with the new shifting ratio comes up front, where a shift to the large ring requires three clicks (via one swipe) and a shift to the small ring requires two clicks with a third reserved for trim adjustment. This means you get to ride all 22 gear combinations with no chain rubbing.
The new iteration of Vari-Cushion silicone rubber hoods incorporate varying densities of hypoallergenic silicone and a waffle pattern on the inside for additional cushion. The external pattern is a return to the pebbly texture of Campy's old ten-speed models, but with a more structured, modern design than the old faux-leather look. The tiny bumps provide traction while their surrounding grooves channel water away for an easy grip. The levers also contribute to a confident ride courtesy of their overall shape, which feels as though it was molded inside a pair of hands.
For 2015, the Super Record Shifters' myriad advantages over Record and Chorus return. This includes the use of lightweight titanium instead of steel in the internals. They also use the same double curve brake levers, including the signature cut-outs and improved pivot point, so you have equal braking power on the hoods and in the drops. The use of lightweight materials net the Super Record Shifters a weight savings of six and eight grams over Record and Chorus shifters, respectively.
The Campagnolo Super Record 11 Ergopower Shifters include a full complement of Campagnolo cables and a shim to increase the hoods' bulk as desired. They also include a cable derailleur barrel for quick dialing of your drivetrain.
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