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Hi everyone
I hope you are all well and life is good.
It's time for a new challenge over at Crafty Individuals. This months challenge theme is "Anything Goes" and has been chosen by Jean. Please click here to see full details of the challenge and a few little rules.
If you are new to Crafty Individuals please click here.
Here is my little box that I would like to enter into the challenge.
For the top of the box I used one of my favourite pieces of CI backing paper. I stamped onto it a little bit to tie it in to the base of the box. I attached the piece of paper with Gel Medium and then applied a couple of coats to protect the surface. I did find that applying the medium with a brayer gave a better finish.
I base coated all of box, inside and out, with one coat of Gesso and then 3 coats of warm white paint, lightly sanding between coats.
I then, using my finger applied the Williamsburg blue paint to the outside edges of all surfaces including the lid. I used my finger and palm of my thumb to blend the paint a little.
I then lightly sanded all of the surfaces.
I randomly stamped the images starting with the script and the postage marks.
I then stamped the yellow leaves. Just randomly and over lapping them in places.
I then stamped the red flowers.
I smudged the little red flowers on the side but you can't really see it in real life. It does, however, stick out like a bears bum on the photo!
I used plum Archival ink and that does seem to take an age to dry even though I zapped with a heat gun. So one to watch out for.
All images have been stamped using different colours of Archival Ink.
Crafty Individuals Stamps Used:
1893 Script CI 214
Ferns and Grasses CI 207
Beside The Seaside CI 278
CI Background Papers Book 7 Shades of Summer.
Four Old Gold Corners with Foot Charms.
That's all from me today.
Look forward to seeing what you create for the challenge.
Take care,
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Just wanted to share with you what a pleasant experience we had with American Child Care, Inc. in Chicago on a recent stay. We have never used a sitting service while out of town and were leery to call upon such a service and leave our child with a strange sitter in a strange city. We were so very pleased with the experience.
American ChildCare has been our babysitting service ever since we opened our doors in 1989. Four Seasons Chicago has a clientele with extremely high expectations and Rebecca Van't Hof has always fulfilled these expectations by providing excellent service. Her agency is very dependable. Her sitters arrive on time, professionally dressed and exhibit an invariably professional and pleasant demeanor. We recommend this agency highly.
Thank you for the child care services that were arranged for the Kirkland and Ellis LLP Annual Share Partner event that was held on April 29th and 30th, 2005 at the Peninsula Hotel in Chicago. The arrangement of each event for the separate age groups were enjoyed by all. I appreciated all of your assistance in getting this organized and making it a nice event to remember. Again, many thanks to you and your staff for a great job.
We recently had the pleasure of using one of your babysitters during our holiday in New York. Chelsea looked after our 12 month old daughter exceptionally from 10th - 12th of March. I am writing to thank you and the most commendable Chelsea for giving us such a high standard of care and commitment.
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Chicago has utilized the services of American ChildCare for over 10 years and we have built a wonderful business relationship with the owner, Rebecca Van't Hof. She has provided excellent babysitters for our guests, and she always makes an extra effort whenever we receive last minute requests ... I would not hesitate to recommend American ChildCare to anyone as it has established itself as the premier babysitting service in the city of Chicago.
My wife and I want to thank you for generously comp'ing the babysitting services for us during our stay in Chicago on May 9, 2005. The U2 concert was awesome and my wife and I had a wonderful time. I was overwhelmed by your patriotism in supporting an Army Reservist like myself. My family has had to endure a lot over the last two years with the continuous mobilizations. I have had limited opportunities to spend with my family over the last year and the Chicago trip was very special for all of us ... Thank you again for doing your part in support of soldiers. I thank you for being a true American.

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SEOUL, June 20 (UPI) -- South Korea will buy Taurus KEPD 350 cruise missiles for its Lockheed/Boeing F-15K Strike Eagle fighters, the first strategic weapon purchase not from an American supplier, Yonhap News Agency reported.
The government's Defense Acquisition Program Administration approved the plan to buy the air-to-ground missiles that have a 300-mile range.
The number of missiles and proposed budget haven't been confirmed, defense officials said.
The only long-range missiles in the air force's inventory are about 40 SLAM-ER missiles with a range of about 180 miles, Yonhap said.
Subsonic SLAM-ER expanded response missiles were developed from the U.S. Navy's Harpoon anti-ship missile.
Seoul had expressed interest in the joint air-to-surface standoff missile manufactured by Lockheed Martin. But the Pentagon hasn't approved sales of the 230-mile-range missile, which is classified as a strategic weapon, to South Korea.
The Taurus KEPD 350 is made by German-based Taurus Systems, a partnership between LFK (EADS/MBDA) and Saab Bofors Dynamics from Sweden.
The Taurus has a 1,060-pound warhead capable of penetrating more than 18 feet of reinforced concrete with an error rate of about 9 feet.
The Taurus purchase announcement follows problems last year when South Korea attempted to mount examples of the JASSM weapons to an F-15K, The Korea Times reported at the time. The newspaper quoted a senior South Korean procurement official as saying the JASSM missiles would need modifications to its casing or wings if it were to fit under the aircraft, but this would cost money and take more time to ready the weapon for deployment.
"To install the JASSMs in both wings of the F-15K, either F-15K's pylon or the JASSM's upper wing should be modified, but it would cost a lot," the official said.
But the JASSM could cost less than the Taurus, Korea Times reported in December 2011.
A National Assembly official said the government had set aside about $343 million to procure 177 air-to-surface missiles.
The official also warned delays by U.S. authorities to authorize export of JASSM weapons to South Korea could mean the more expensive but accessible Taurus would be chosen.
"JASSM is much cheaper and easier to integrate with the existing fleet of its American aircraft. But South Korea may have no other alternative but to choose the Taurus if the U.S. Congress continues to delay the authorization for the export of JASSM," the official said.


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Sound off for Jan. 8
How many Connecticut men and women are unemployed and actively looking for a job? Can't find one. Just perhaps an illegal alien has a job that you would want to do, are qualified to do and would make a liveable income on. Now be making driving to and from work or shopping for illegal aliens easier by providing them with driver's licenses. Thank the Democrats that you voted into office for this.
To the Republican writers who keeps spouting off about the money Obama is spending. What do they have to say about the pork that was added to the Sandy relief bill for Nascar? It always amazes me how they want to talk about the money Obama is wasting but always seem to leave out the money their Republican buddies have cost us. Do I need to constantly remind them about the two unfunded wars, the tax breaks for the rich, the bailouts for the banks and the prescription drug plan they shoved down our throats? All of these acts were unfunded to the tune of billions and billions and billions. That means you and your kids' kids' kids will be paying for them. What about the vacations that baby George took on the people's dime. What about their double-standard? When will they stop?
Before you start saying Cheryl Kloczo is not being paid as much as the other superintendent: please stop and think of the unemployed, fixed income and those being paid for less. They live in town and pay taxes. Any more tax increases will hurt these people. How much more do they have to do without so she can make more? Stop and think that maybe even many people demanding all their increases, you have parents, grown children that are having a hard time. But maybe you just don't care about others.
Who is this, this is America? My gosh, the cart problem is that what we have. My goodness, you don't have enough in your life to be worrying about carts. Well, maybe can pay the "Spirit of 76" to come back and pick them up. Maybe Rose Ponte and Ryan Bingham have a contract for them. This is way too much. You people need to stop. Here we pay people to fix the problems. Well go do another study and they will figure it out what to do with our cart problem. Just like they did downtown. Obviously, the answer is hiring out to get people to do the job, even though the people we pay should be doing the job.
Re: the innocent games of our generation and todays article by Ms. Petri. Re: the 6-year-old-boy suspended for his imaginary gun and pow! Overreaction is running rampant in our country. How many grandfathers played cowboys and Indians, walked around with their trusty fake 6-shooter strapped to their sides? Nobody thought we needed sensitivity training or theraphy. Our country is being lost to the politically correct sissies.
The fact that we are here today to debate raising America's debt limit is a sign of leadership failure. It is a sign that the U.S. government cannot pay its own bills. It is a sign that we now depend on ongoing financial assistance from foreign countries to finance our government's reckless fiscal policies. Increasing America's debt weakens us domestically and internationally. Leadership means that "the buck stops here." Instead, Washington is shifting the burden of bad choices today onto the backs of our children and grandchildren. America has a debt problem and a failure of leadership. Americans deserve better.


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Trading season is upon us and Leo Nunez and Heath Bell could be out while Mike Dunn or Mike Adams could be in. And K-Rod is 5 minutes ago, according to Jessica Shaw. Every time Bell seems more likely to be traded first, Jeffrey Loria whips his checkbook onto the Marlins GM's back to trade faster. Between Dunn and Adams, Dunn is less likely to get saves between him and Adams. Dunn's chances skyrocket if he can bake McKeon's favorite prune cookies or if he pushes Cishek down a flight a stairs. Outside of trading, Aroldis Chapman is nipping on Francisco Cordero's heels, but don't forget Dusty's penchant to stick with his incumbent. On a related note, Ancestry.com revealed earlier this week that Dusty is a direct descendent of Jim O'Rourke, the manager of the 1883 Buffalo Bisons who once pitched Pud Galvin 656 1/3 innings in one season. Your best bet for saves is to grab Mike Adams, Dunn or Chapman, in that order. Or reverse order if you're dyslexic. Anyway, here's some more players to buy or sell this week in fantasy baseball:
Bobby Parnell – It's all SAGNOF, all the time today, huh? Hold the chicken, bring me the toast, give me a check for the chicken salad sandwich and put the SAGNOF between your knees.
Jason Isringhausen – Between Parnell and Izzy, I like Parnell. Okay, that's a lie. I like whoever the Mets want to use in the ninth. But I like Parnell to be used in the ninth more.
Jon Rauch – Him and his neck tattoo will shank you with saves.
Sean Marshall – I originally thought if Marmol gets replaced Wood would (stutterer!) take over over (stop stuttering!) Marshall, but Quade says Marshall, so that's the guy to grab. I also don't think Marmol loses the job for long. Maybe a few days to a week.
Javy Guerra – Only owned in 18% of ESPN leagues, but 85% of ESPN leagues are abandoned so I guess he's owned in 103% of leagues. Sounds a little high.
Paul Maholm – Has a 2.96 ERA, a 1.18 WHIP and you're standing there with your hands in your pants playing pocket bocci ball.
Vance Worley – A tub of Liquid Paper is about to fall on his stats for some correction, but while he's pitching well on a good team, as Fonzie's horse said, what the hey?
Aaron Harang – Good for home starts and if your league has the category, "Ugly."
Cory Luebke – Has an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 0.89. Geez, Officer Luebke, an ERA and WHIP like that?!
Mike Trout – Don't have much faith in the Los Angeles Angels of Orange County Which Could Become A Different State From Los Angeles playing Trout once Bourjos returns, but I'd hold him to see how it pans out.
Nate Schierholtz – Every dawn has its day, every rose has its thorn and every year Schierholtz gets hot for about two weeks at a time.
Jose Tabata – Does he realize that the B in SB stands for base, not baby? Maybe, maybe not. Any the hoo! He should be back any day now, Annie Potts. I'd grab him in all but the shallowest leagues. What's the worst thing that could happen? He goes 0-for-35 and steals your baby? Big whoop!
Brandon Allen – Just went over my Brandon Allen fantasy. I wrote it while manscaping. Don't judge me.
Scott Sizemore – With Grady being yawnstipating, Scott is about the only Sizemore doing anything, unless you count Tom Sizemore doing coke.
Jason Kipnis – Before we starting reaching around on each other that we picked up Kipnis first, what current rookie call up has made a difference on your team if you're in a league shallower than 14 teams? I like Kipnis for some light speed and power and decent average. In two months, he could give you 7/7. Get one more seven and you'll have a jackpot in Reno, not so much in fantasy baseball.
Zack Cozart – I gave you my Zack Cozart fantasy last week. I wrote it while playing craps with Pete Rose.
Eduardo Nunez – Maybe Nunez, the Yankees super-sub, can have A-Rod get Boras on the horn to see if Nunez can get some endorsements while he's filling in for the next month. "Bronx Subway's Super-sub is a steal!" That's Eduardo Nunez badly reading a cue card in a local commercial. BTW, what smells worse — New York subways or a Subway restaurant?
Shaun Marcum – We had high hopes for Marcum this year, didn't we? Well, I did. Member in January when I had rented that biplane and wrote Marcum in a heart in the sky? We found out two things that day 1) I loved Marcum 2) I look good in aviator goggles. He didn't fully disappoint. 7 wins, 3.39/1.13/101 Ks in the 1st half is nothing to sneeze at unless you're allergic to productive #2 fantasy starters. The problem moving forward is I think he's still hurt. He's a man's man that eats grizzly bear steaks and wears their dead grizzly heads for a hat, so I think he's going to try to pitch through the pain and be less effective. I wouldn't trade him for a Billy Butler-endorsed manssiere, but I'd explore options.
Johnny Cueto – He has a 1.96 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP. His K-rate is 5.44 and his walk rate is 2.83. Another temporarily unnamed pitcher has a K-rate of 5.35 and a walk rate of 2.83. That's Fausto Carmona and his ERA is 5.78. Obviously they're not the same pitcher unless they urinated in a fountain while making a wish. Cueto's BABIP is .218 and he's leaving more than 80% of men on base. A pimply teenager runs into frame and screams, "Watch out! Johnny Cueto is gonna fall back to earth!" I've said that before, but everything in Hollywood needs a sequel.


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Canada ranks high in the OECD Better Life Index. Canadians make more, work less, are happier with their lives and better educated than most residents of the 34 countries that make up the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, a new index suggests.
The OECD launched the "better life index" Tuesday, which allows comparisons between the member countries that go beyond the traditional economic measures, such as gross domestic product.
"Canada performs exceptionally well in measures of well-being," the agency said, citing statistics such as:
– Nearly four out of five Canadians are satisfied with their lives, compared with three out of five for the OECD as a whole.
– Average Canadian household income of $27,015 US in 2008, more than $4,700 above the OECD average.
– Nearly 72 per cent of Canadians 15 to 64 have a paid job, above the OECD average of 65 per cent.
– Canadians work 40 hours a year (a work week) less than the OECD average.
– About 87 per cent of Canadians have the equivalent of a high-school diploma, much higher than the OECD average of 73 per cent.
– Life expectancy in Canada is 80.7 years, a year above the OECD average.
– The level of atmospheric PM10, tiny particles that are small enough to damage the lungs, is 15 micrograms per cubic metre, lower than the OECD average of 22.
Full article on: http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/story/2011/05/24/oecd-better-life-index.html


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Wednesday, 30 January 2013 16:09
The Francis Ford Coppola: 5-Film Collection
Welcome to Dailies, a column dedicated to bringing you both the obscure and the mainstream on DVD and Blu-ray. Being that a lot of us seem to have such a large appetite for varying film genres, this column will cover virtually everything I can get my grubby little paws on. Some of it will be good, and some of it not so much, but hopefully it will illuminate a few titles that you might not have seen otherwise, or perhaps just needed a reminder about. Either way, enjoy!
Today I'm going to be covering the release of the Francis Ford Coppola: 5-Film Collection on Blu-ray from the good folks over at Lionsgate. But first, let's discuss Francis Ford Coppola and his work a little bit...
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Persol 06491025S3
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There are hundreds of dog shampoos available in the market nowadays. However, it is not easy to pick out a good one. Similar to human skin, dogs also have different skin types. So, we should choose the most suitable shampoo for our dogs. The right shampoo can soothe the dog's skin and make the coat shine, while the unsuitable shampoo can make the skin irritated and itchy. Here I will give you some tips on pet shampoos.
Never ever use human shampoos
I think most people have the experience of using a human shampoo on a dog. Some people may think that human shampoo is also suitable for dogs. That is absolutely wrong. If we use it on a dog, his or her skin will be irritated. It is not good for dog health.
Dog shampoos for dry skin
First we should learn how to determine a dog's skin type. We can gently touch the pet skin to see if there is any skin flaking. If we can find some, then the dog most likely has dry skin. In this case, we should choose oatmeal-based or jojoba-based shampoos. Shampoos made from oatmeal or jojoba can help moisturize dry skin gently.
Dog shampoos for oily skin
If we feel oily when we touch the pet skin, then the dog most likely has oily skin. We can use some refreshing shampoos to deep clean the dog skin. Do not use some conditioning shampoos, for they can make the skin oilier.
In the next article I will give you some tips on dog shampoos for sensitive skin and other warnings.


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Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Starting Summer Reading!
Summer is here. And I have two children that just learned how to read this past school year (my 8 yr old and 11 yr old Ethiopian children). So I knew it was especially important for them to keep up their reading over the summer, not lose their momentum, and hopefully improve their skills a little more before school begins again.
My kids respond to incentives (don't we all?), and so I instituted a marble jar system in our house. I have a list of activities posted in our kitchen that my kids can earn marbles for doing. They include: reading a book, practicing math, doing their chores without being asked, getting some exercise, choosing to watch something educational on Netflix instead of their normal TV shows they like (we have designated TV times, and they would have to use their TV time to watch something educational instead of watching their normal TV shows + something educational in addition to it), choosing a book from the library to read and then telling us why they liked it or didn't like it (they can earn two marbles for this one).
I have told them that they can earn as many marbles as they want every day for reading books, but I have put caps on the rest of the activities so that they hopefully will do a little of each most days.
They are earning marbles like crazy right now... but we are less than a week into summer. Ha! We'll see if the enthusiasm lasts. I woke up Friday morning and found them all reading in the living room (I didn't include a photo of Mary because she was in her jammies and didn't want anybody to see that).
My little one can't read yet, so that makes the marble jars a little challenging. But when my little guy saw his big brother and sister reading Friday morning, he grabbed a couple wordless picture books and "read" them aloud to us all. We counted that as reading, and let him put a couple marbles in his jar for that.
My kids will get to cash in their marbles at Mommy's Store half way through the summer, and then again at the end. I'll break it up more if they are really struggling to use their marbles, or if they start losing momentum because they have forgotten what they're earning them for.
So far it's working for us. I'll keep you posted!
We're also participating in our library's summer reading program. And we're going to do the Barnes and Noble summer reading program too!
Would love to hear from you too! Are your kids anxious to read this summer? Or are you having to kick-start them like me?
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Textbook Vocabulary Lists (Skritter)
Vocabulary lists for most major textbooks. Downloading the lists requires free signup to Skritter. Read more.
Kai Carver – over 6 years
Chinese Learn Online (CLO)
Learn Chinese Online with CLO - Go from absolute beginner to intermediate learner with our step by step, progressive audio lessons in Mandarin Chinese Read more.
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中文阅读天地 (University of Iowa)
This site contains a huge number of lessons, complete with texts, vocabulary, audio, exercises and much more. And it's all free. Note that if you want to get the intermediate and advanced material,... Read more.
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Duolingo: Learn Spanish, French and other languages for free
Finally, Duolingo added a En->ZH course. As Duolingo is the most popular gamification learning app, the learning experience is relatively streamlined and tested. The monetarization aspect leads to ... Read more.
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TutorMandarin: Online Mandarin Tutor
TutorMandarin is an online Chinese tutoring software and service. Students take 1-on-1 classes with professional Mandarin tutors on PC, Android, or iOS. Full courses from Beginner to Advanced, Spok... Read more.
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ChineseSkill (game-based, task-driven app)
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- For information on Wisconsin's rare vertebrate animals, contact:
- Rich Staffen
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- For information on Wisconsin's rare invertebrates, contact:
- Jay Watson
Conservation Biologist
A Whirligig Beetle (Gyrinus parcus)
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Status and Natural Heritage Inventory documented occurrences in Wisconsin
The table below provides information about the protected status - both state and federal - and the rank (S and G Ranks) for A Whirligig Beetle (Gyrinus parcus). See the Working List Key for more information about abbreviations. Counties shaded blue have documented occurrences for this species in the Wisconsin Natural Heritage Inventory database. The map is provided as a general reference of where occurrences of this species meet NHI data standards and is not meant as a comprehensive map of all observations.
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- University of WI Entomology - Insect ID [exit DNR]
- EPA Biological Criteria [exit DNR]
- University of MN - Aquatic Insect Interactive Verification Program [exit DNR]
- Volunteer Stream Monitoring Program: Guide to Aquatic Invertebrates of the Upper Midwest [exit DNR]
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World News - Stolen data on vets include addresses, phone numbers
The Veterans Affairs Department lost more personal data on 26.5 million veterans than it first acknowledged last week, according to a memo released Wednesday. In addition to Social Security numbers and birthdates, files stolen from a VA analyst's home last month included addresses and phone numbers in many cases, the memo said.One file containing more than 6,700 records pertaining to veterans exposed to mustard gas was lost, said the memo, which was written by a VA privacy officer. The VA gave the memo to the House Veterans' Affairs Committee at the request of Rep. Bob Filner of California, the panel's acting ranking Democrat. USA TODAY obtained the memo from the committee.Privacy experts say the Social Security numbers could be used to open fraudulent credit cards or bank accounts."These types of data contain more than limited financial information. The codes contain information about veterans' medical conditions," Filner said in a statement....
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After centuries of battle, Dutch surrender to the sea
A photograph of a grinning boy riding a toy tractor is in a place of pride in the kitchen of Aarnout and Magda de Feijter, the owners of a 148-acre farm in the Dutch province of Zeeland. The picture is of their first grandson, Louis, and the de Feijters have always dreamed that he will one day take over the expanses of wind-rippled flax fields that have been in their family since 1835. But there are other plans. In the name of European Union environmental directives, their farm is earmarked for flooding the first time in Holland's centuries-long battle against water that a substantial piece of land is to be deliberately returned to the sea. Some 230 years after its flat pastures were wrested from the waters, the de Feijters' farm their home for 33 years is to be reflooded to reverse the disappearance of Zeeland's mudflats and salt marshes. ...
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Three men jumped off a bridge into a lake in the southern Adirondacks Wednesday and drowned, likely stunned by the 50-degree water, officials said. The three were found in 15 feet of water and firefighter used a pole with a hook on it to pull them from the bottom of Great Sacandaga Lake. "Once I jumped in, I wanted to get out," said Fire Chief Wayne Seelow. "It was that cold." Frank Cortes, 28, and Timothy Jennings, 17, of Amsterdam, were pronounced dead at the scene. Robert Jennings, 21, Timothy's brother, was airlifted to Albany Medical Center, where he later died. ...
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Tunisia: 2 militants killed near capital
Tunisian counter-terrorism units on Monday killed two militants and arrested two other suspected militant leaders that authorities have linked to recent assassinations of opposition politicians, an official statement reported.
The announcement by the Ministry of Interior contradiceds an earlier state news agency report that four were killed in the dawn sweep on the outskirts of the Tunisian capital.
Since kicking off the Arab Spring with the overthrow of its dictator, Tunisia has wrestled with social unrest, a poor economy and especially the rising threat of armed religious extremists.
Tunisian forces have battled a group said to be allied to the al-Qaida terror network in the mountains along the border and discovered weapons caches around the country.
The assassination of opposition politicians first in February and then in July had the effect of paralyzing the country's political life.
The government statement identified one of the men arrested as Mohammed Awadi and described him as head of the military wing of Ansar al-Shariah, an ultraconservative Muslim group recently classed by the government as terrorist.
The men were caught outside their homes after authorities raided their neighborhood following a tip, the statement added.
Authorities say that an armed group known as Oqba ibn Nafaa brigade that has pledged allegiance to al-Qaida is operating in the country with the support of groups like Ansar al-Shariah.


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How to convert clan::Image to grayscale?(clanlib3.0)
How to convert clan::Image to grayscale?(clanlib3.0)
I can't remember ClanLib 3.0 API, but for ClanLib 4.0 you can't do that automatically.
However there can be workarounds
1. Create a GLSL shader to convert the image to greyscale. This is quite tricky, for various reasons. If interested, the HSVSprite does something similar
2. Manually convert the image (in ClanLib 4.0 speak)
Btw, nobody uses these forums any more.Code:clan::PixelBuffer pixels(filename); (pixels should be in rgba8 format) clan::Size size = pixels.get_size(); for (int ycnt=0; ycny < size.height; ycnt++) { unsigned int *ptr = pixels.get_line_uint32(ycnt); for (int xcnt = 0; xcnt < size.width; xcnt++, ptr++) { unsigned char *cptr = (unsigned char *)(ptr); // NOTE -- I cannot remember the RGBA order in ClanLib 3.0, so these maybe cptr[1], cptr[2] and cptr[3] int colour = ( cptr[0] + cptr[1] + cptr[2] ) / 6; cptr[0] = colour; cptr[1] = colour; cptr[2] = colour; } } clan::Image image(canvas, pixels, size);
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Some developers hang out occasionaly on IRC #clanlib @ freenode.net
All developers don't have any free time. We decided that it's better to concentrate on programming. Thus we dropped the website and ClanLib is now a github project.
It seems to work out better. Developers tune ClanLib to fit their individual needs, thus create their own fork.
The official ClanLib github project https://github.com/sphair/ClanLib API is the best we can get it. There will not be any more major changes in the foresable future.


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The fitting-roon can be placed on the website within a few minutes
HOW TO START: Quick Setup and Connection
Registration for the service Profseller
Sign up on the site to begin using the service solutions.
1 Specify which items to show
Place your model to display: Load a single photo, and use a common data service "My products and services." Download the image to display.
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Select a predefined style design or customize your own. It is easy to change the layout using the convenient designer styles. If necessary, set the display setting dressing room at will.
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You do not have to place the widget code for the dressing on the site each time. Make changes, and they will automatically appear on the site.
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As defined by Wikipedia (you know, if it is on Wikipedia, it must be true) … "A magician, sorcerer, witch, or person known under one of many terms who practices magic derived from supernatural sources." Well then, why software developers name the "easy to use" part of the product a "Wizard" I just have no idea. Just call it the "Assistant" or the "Guide me thingamajig" – just don't call it a Wizard unless it is going to read my mind and magically create my report for me! I digress….in Part 4 of this series we will cover the use of the Pentaho Report Designer and the integrated Report Design…ahem..[coughs] Wizard. The 10 min video below will show you how easy it is to get started creating and publishing Operational and Enterprise type reports. This video only scratches the surface of what is possible with the Pentaho Report Designer, for a more in-depth look visit the Pentaho Pre-Sales Tools page where there is a Comprehensive Report Designer Tutorial that will demonstrate the other features and functions available in this design tool. Stay tuned to this blog for Part 5 where I magically chase down a Leprechaun and force him to conjure me up some Dashboards. Until then.


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Back with another "Extras" post. As some of you may already know…
Whenever I find either a legal free download, an excerpt or sneak peek of a book online, I try to link to it in a related post or include the link in my sidebar (to your right).
But once a month I'll pop them into a post for a "one-stop shop" with a brief description. You may have previously seen some of these in my sidebar and one or two may still be lingering, well here they are once more in case you missed them. (My sidebar tends to have a LOT of info.)
We have a few peeks at upcoming releases, just released books and some of them are just items that have been offered for free for awhile but you might have missed.
And yes, I know it's not July yet, but it's a monthly post that I do around this time each month in anticipation.
Sirensong by Jenna Black will be released in the U.S. on July 5, 2011.
This is a fun and completely delightful series to read. Sirensong is the third book in the series and it continues Dana Hathaway's adventures and this time she's headed into Faerie.
The author is giving readers a look at Chapter One on her website, HERE
Even if you haven't read the other books in the series the first chapter isn't super spoiler-y.
Original Sin by Lisa Desrochers will be released in the U.S. on July 5, 2011.
This is the second book in the Personal Demons series. This is a book and series not to be missed. I have read both books in the series so I will give nothing away, but these books are definitely smoking hot.
Tor.com is giving registered readers a peek inside, HERE.
Texas Gothic by Rosemary Clement-Moore will be released in the U.S. on July 12, 2011.
I think this cover and the font and the title are so amazing. I love this author's writing style and I'm dying to read this book.
The main character, Amy Goodnight, comes from a family of witches. She has to spend her summer on the Goodnight Ranch where there are apparently ghosts, a "hot neighbor cowboy" and a bunch of bodies turning up. Definitely not an idea summer vacation.
The publisher, Random House, is offering a short excerpt on their website, HERE.
Forever by Maggie Stiefvater will be released in the U.S. on July 12, 2011.
It is the third book in the Wolves of Mercy Falls series. There is just something so addictive about this series and so amazing about the author's writing style.
For each of the past two books I was completely entranced by the writing and the story. I suspect there was magic involved.
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Wildcat Fireflies is the second book in the Meridian series by author Amber Kizer. It will be released in the U.S. on July 12, 2011.
It's been awhile but the sequel is finally coming out! I loved the idea of beings called Fenestras and I was completely hooked when I first read the book. Then I found out it would be ages before the sequel. I think I cried a little bit.
Wildcat Fireflies continues the story as Meridian and Tens search the country for other Fenestras. And there may be trouble in paradise for the two of them. But with less than a month until release the wait is almost over.
And an excerpt is available on the book's website, HERE.
Wildefire by Karsten Knight will be released in the U.S. on July 26, 2011.
Anyone who has ever stopped by the blog knows what a huge fan I am of this book and the author. It is an amazing debut and I don't think you'll find one quite like it.
If you have any doubts just check out the super long look inside the publisher is offering.
Check out Wildefire courtesy of Simon & Schuster, HERE.
Wolfsbane by Andrea Cremer will be released in the U.S. on July 26, 2011.
If you haven't read Nightshade by now, what are you waiting for? Wolfsbane is almost here. And if you haven't yet, it's time to choose sides – Team Ren or Team Shay?
If you're still undecided you should definitely check out the book's website. There is an excerpt for Nightshade there too.
An excerpt from Chapter One of Wolfsbane is available from the book's website, HERE.
And for one more chance to take a peek, here are a few books that are available now.
Illusions by Aprilynne Pike, Divergent by Veronica Roth, Die for Me by Amy Plum, Hereafter by Tara Hudson, Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini, Vampire Kisses 8: Cryptic Cravings by Ellen Schreiber and Something Deadly This Way Comes by Kim Harrison
Discovering this link was like a gold mine. I wish I had discovered it before I read most of the above books. But I own them all now, so I don't need the look inside, but if you haven't read them, be sure to check it out.
The Dark Days of the Supernatural and HarperTeen are offering chapter excerpts for their seven books, HERE.
Summer's Crossing by Julie Kagawa is a free eBook novella in the Iron Fey series. It was released on June 1, 2011 in the U.S.
The Iron Fey series is absolutely charming and delightful. I cannot wait for The Iron Knight to be released and I'm so glad that the author has released another novella in the series to help bridge the gap between her next book's release date.
I haven't yet read it, but I believe Summer's Crossing is told from Puck's point of view. I did grab it before it was a freebie on Amazon, but also managed to snag the free version for my nook. I plan on reading it in the next couple of weeks as I just love the easy flow of the author's writing.
It's actually available for download from three sites – Harlequin, CLICK HERE, Barnes & Noble, CLICK HERE and Amazon, CLICK HERE.
Ten Things We Did (and Probably Shouldn't Have) by Sarah Mlynowski was released on June 7, 2011.
This contemporary novel by author Sarah Mlynowski sounds like it will be a really fun read. I own a copy but haven't yet read it. I'm just hoping it's more sweet than bittersweet. And I haven't checked out the sneak peek, but the publisher is giving readers another long look.
HarperTeen is giving readers a long look inside, HERE.
The Ivy: Secrets by Lauren Kunze and Rina Onur was released on May 31, 2011.
I have been trying to find the time to read the first book in the series so I can read this one immediately afterward. The Ivy sounds like a great series to read, and if you have read the first book but not the second, this sneak peek should give you a good look at what you can expect from this book.
I have not taken a look as I don't want to risk any spoilers for book one.
HarperTeen is giving readers another long look inside, HERE.
The Vampire Diaries: Stefan's Diaries Vol. 3 – The Craving was released in the U.S. on May 3, 2011.
I love L.J. Smith's Vampire Diaries series. I haven't yet read Midnight, but I did buy all of the books in this off-shoot series that ties in with the television show, because I love that too. This is the third book in the Stefan's Diaries series of books so if you haven't had a chance to read the first one, you may want to skip the peek.
However, if you check out HarperTeen's "browse inside" feature, they do offer a number of peeks at various different Vampire Diaries books.
A look inside of The Craving is available from the publisher, HarperCollins, HERE.
Virtue by Amanda Hocking was released on May 27, 2011 in the U.S.
I downloaded the book the moment it was released but have not had a chance to read it. This story is a young adult fairytale and it promises a battle between good and evil.
I love the author's writing and can't wait to read her latest book which includes goblins, demon dogs and sea dragons. Sounds pretty epic to me.
You can check it out on Virtue's blog, HERE.
Shade by Jeri Smith-Ready was released in the U.S. on May 4, 2010.
Shade is the first book in the series and the sequel, Shift, was released in May of this year. Both books are amazing, but Shade is still my favorite of the two. That ending is killer.
It is set in a world where a shift has taken place and those born after the shift have the ability to see shades. But there is an amazing love story, a bit of a love triangle, and a whole lot of heartbreak.
If you haven't had a chance to read this series, check out the long look at the first 99 pages of Shade that Simon & Schuster is offering HERE.
These are all great books and I hope you get a chance to read them. But it's even nicer to get a long look inside before making the commitment. Happy reading!


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Ana Lucia Villela is an inspiring leader, mother of two girls and an entrepreneur. She is a children´s activist committed to justice, inclusion and a better living for all.
She founded and co-leads Alana, a social-environmental impact organization that seeks disruptive transformation through programs, innovative research and investments.
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This adorable rolling pin is an absolute must have for you or the baker in your life. Works great for homemade sugar cookies, springerle cookies, peanut butter roll out cookies, gingerbread cookies, fondant, flour and salt ornaments for the holidays, pottery and plenty more!
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The study was done to determine the effectiveness of aquatic therapy as an adjunct in increasing activities of daily living of a child with cerebral palsy. An aquatic therapy was conducted twice a week for six weeks under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist for a child who is medically diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy (quadriplegia, hemiplegia, and diplegic). WeeFims assessment tool was used t gather data before and after the treatment session. A 5 minute observation before, during (6th sessions), and t the end of the treatment was also conducted. Result showed significant changes, evident for self care specifically in improving bathing skills, feeding skills, and dressing skills of each child.Aquatic therapy can increase a child with cerebral palsy's participation during activities of daily living. Increasing a number of participant and aquatic therapy session which would provide the study a more significant outcome is recommended.
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27.0206 Licensing procedure.
Upon receipt of a fully completed application, the Treasurer shall forward the application to the Governor for review and approval. The Governor may in his discretion forward the license application to the Commission for review and recommendation. Upon final approval by the Governor, the license application will be forwarded to the Treasurer for final disposition. Upon receipt of a properly approved license application and payment of the appropriate license fee by the applicant, the Treasurer will issue the appropriate business license.History: 1975, PL 14-4 § 2.


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"Lincoln" (PG-13, 149 minutes, DreamWorks/Disney): A peculiar, powerful alchemy takes hold in Steven Spielberg's masterful portrait of the 16th U.S. president. Through that strange mix of realism, artifice, intimacy and scope that cinema uniquely possesses, viewers find themselves transported to 19th-century Washington, where Abraham Lincoln -- portrayed in an Oscar-winning performance by Daniel Day-Lewis -- has just been re-elected to a second term. But instead of a grand tableau vivant that lays out the great man and his great deeds, Spielberg brings the leader and viewers down to ground level. Thus "Lincoln" gratifyingly dodges the kind of safe, starchy hagiography that some Spielberg skeptics feared. Working from a dense, lively screenplay by playwright Tony Kushner (who last collaborated with Spielberg on "Munich"), Spielberg infuses "Lincoln" with energy, acumen, surprising humor and the unabashed affection for his subject that most Americans will wholly understand and probably share. Contains an intense scene of war violence, some images of carnage and brief strong language. DVD extras: behind-the-scenes featurette. Also, on Blu-ray: "A Historic Tapestry: Richmond, Virginia," about the choice of this landmark area as a shooting site. A four-disc combo set adds more featurettes: "In the Company of Character," on Day-Lewis' portrayal of Lincoln; "Crafting the Past," the re-creation of Lincoln's era through authentic period details in production design and costume; "Living With Lincoln" production short; and a look at the film's editing, sound design and the musical score by John Williams. "Killing Them Softly" (R, 97 minutes, The Weinstein Company/Anchor Bay): This alternately bitterly funny and labored gangland parable possesses a modicum of swagger and style. Though anchored by a terrific lead performance from Brad Pitt, it perpetuates some of the crime genre's more tedious cliches, from slow-motion savagery to facile cynicism. Director Andrew Dominik tries to ratchet up the relevance by larding "Killing Them Softly" with references to the 2008 election, the financial meltdown and the similarities between Darwinian capitalism and street crime at its most thuggish and unforgiving. But rather than bitingly of-the-moment, the allegorical efforts feel strained, completely at odds with the air of seedy spontaneity that graces the film'smost indelible and even delectable moments. Contains violence, sexual references, pervasive profanity and some drug use. Extras: making-of featurette, deleted scenes. "Parental Guidance" (PG, 105 minutes, Fox): With a script that relies heavily on gags about vomiting, urinating and defecating, this generation-gap comedy about grandparents taking care of bratty grandchildren seems like it's not just made for children, but written by one. On the other hand, stale jokes about sciatica and the cluelessness of the elderly when it comes to modern technology seem like they popped out of the VCR in the old folks' home. The film is badly overacted, syrupy, phony looking, implausibly scripted, formulaic and about 15 minutes too long. When yuppie parents go out of town for a few days, they decide to leave their brood of three spoiled crumb-snatchers with the grandparents (Billy Crystal and Bette Midler). What ensues is exactly what you would expect: disaster involving cake frosting on the face and apoplectic mugging, followed by scenes of saccharine reconciliation so insincere they make Crystal's dye job and Midler's facelift look natural. Contains juvenile humor about bodily fluids and body parts. Extras: commentary with Crystal and director Andy Fickman, deleted scenes. Also, on Blu-ray: gag reel and "In Character With Billy Crystal, Bette Midler, Marisa Tomei" featurette. Also: "The Collection," "Stand Off," "Adventures in Zambezia" (animation), "White Elephant" (Argentina), "House Arrest," "Monsieur Verdoux" (1947, The Criterion Collection), "A Man Escaped" (1956, The Criterion Collection), "Easy Money" (2010, Sweden), "Bangkok Revenge" (France/Thailand), "Shakespeare Uncovered" (PBS), "Either Way" (Iceland), "Frontline: Inside Obama's Presidency," "Midsomer Murders: Tom Barnaby's Last Cases," "N.A.S.A. The Spirit of Apollo" (music documentary), "Dartworth" (Australia), "The Springtime Collection Featuring Max's Chocolate Chicken" (three-disc set from Scholastic Storybook Treasures), "Tom Green: Live" and "Johnny Sokko and His Flying Robot: The Complete Series." Television Series: "The Carol Burnett Show: This Time Together" (six-disc set with 17 complete episodes and multiple special features), "The Borgias: The Second Season" (Showtime), "Men at Work: The Complete First Season," "MADtv Season 2," "Continuum: Season One," "Veep: The Complete First Season" (HBO), "Oliver Twist" (1982 CBS miniseries), "Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries Series 1" (ABC Australia series), "Maigret Set 7" and "Maigret Set 8" (six-disc sets of 2001-02 French TV series) and "The Official Digimon Adventure Set: The Complete Second Season."
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The University has established an "in memoriam" Web site in honor of alumni who are confirmed to have lost their lives in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. To visit the site click here . Confirmed information about other alumni who should be honored on the site should be forwarded to Kathy Taylor '74, director of the Alumni Council, at firstname.lastname@example.com .


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This past weekend, Brad and I took a quick vacation getaway to one of our favorite little mountain towns - Helen, GA. We fell in love with the German charm and easy-going atmosphere of this quaint community during our first visit there last year (see my post HERE) and have been wanting to go back ever since. Sometimes, all you need is a few days of rest, relaxation and a tad bit of mountain adventure to recharge your batteries! We had a TON of fun!
And you know what? As it turns out, Helen, GA is a great place for a foodie to explore. I love traveling to different places and checking out the local specialties, and there's no shortage in Helen. Between the old-time general stores (the Old Sautee Store was my favorite!), farmers markets, fudge shoppes, Hofer's German Bakery, Jumpin' Goat Coffee Roasters, Nacoochee Grill, Nacoochee Village Tavern, and the Nora Mill Granary, there's delicious food around every turn...literally.
It's funny how my idea of a perfect souvenir has changed over the years. Practically every souvenir we bought was somehow food-related, of course! While there, we picked up:
- White Speckled Grits from Nora Mill Granary
- Yellow Cornmeal from Nora Mill Granary
- Local Wildflower Honey
- Tupelo Honey
- Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans from Jumpin' Goat
- A really cool Burlap Coffee Sack from Jumpin' Goat
- Wine from Habersham Winery
- Fresh Mississippi Mud & Almond Joy Fudge
- Assorted pastries from Hofer's Bakery (Two Words: Apple Fritters!)
- "Farmer's Cheese" from the Old Sautee Store
Boiled peanuts in the making at a rustic farmers market
Fresh honey
An old barn we discovered on a walk through the woods with our dog, Hannah...
A little comic relief on that same walk through the woods. It's hard to get Brad to pose for a picture without being silly in at LEAST one!
Antlers in a window
Goodies at Hofer's Bakery...If you ever go, you absolutely MUST try their Apple Fritters. They alone are worth the drive to Helen...no kidding, folks.
That night back at the cabin, we built a cozy fire. And, no fire would be complete without s'mores! :)
While there, we hiked around a lake, which was beautiful. I think Hannah had even more fun on this vacation than Brad and me!
Hiking around the lake...
Jumpin' Goat Coffee Roasters is a great coffee shop, with lots of fun things to browse through. I found a really cool burlap coffee sack, and their chocolate covered coffee beans are quite addictive. This is where I found the Tupelo honey...aka "liquid gold."
This must be the jumping goat!
Next door to Jumpin' Goat, the Nora Mill Granary offers so many wonderful products...White and yellow grits, cornmeal, whole wheat bread flour, poppy seeds, flax seeds, biscuit mixes, assorted preserves, honey, buckwheat flour, rye flour, porridge, kitchen toys, cookware, the list goes on and on...
Inside the granary...
Oak barrels inside Habersham Winery...
The Nacoochee Grill and Nacoochee Village Tavern both offer delicious food. The Nacoochee Grill was our favorite restaurant on our trip last year, so we were excited to visit again this time around. While the food was still great, the service was painfully slow when we ate there for lunch. It took close to an hour to get our food! However, we decided to give them one last shot and ate there again the next night for dinner. This second visit was MUCH better. Our food arrived quickly and the service was excellent. Perhaps they were just having an off-day? I had the Chicken Pot Pie and Brad chose the Shrimp and Grits. Yum!
The Nacoochee Village Tavern was wonderful! This was our first visit to the Tavern, and they served up a DELISH pizza piled high with all the trimmings.
The staff at Nacoochee Village Tavern was also wonderful. Sean (on the left) and Chase (on the right) even posed for a quick picture in between all that pizza-making.
In conclusion, if you ever have the chance to visit Helen, GA, I highly recommend it. I'm sure that Brad and I will return...hopefully sooner rather than later!
Bon Appetit, my friends!


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Risk factors for death among older child and teenaged motor vehicle passengers." Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2008;162(3):253-60."
Risk of injury to child passengers in compact extended-cab pickup trucks." JAMA. 2002;287(9):1147-52."
Seat belt use among 13-15 year olds in primary and secondary enforcement law states." Accid Anal Prev. 2007;39(3):524-9."
Shifts in child restraint use according to child weight in the United States from 1999 to 2002." Annu Proc Assoc Adv Automot Med. 2003;47:313-28."
Statistical Implications of Using Moving Violations to Determine Crash Responsibility in Young Driver Crashes." Accid Anal Prev. 2014;65C:28-35."
Unlicensed teenaged drivers: who are they, and how do they behave when they are behind the wheel?" Pediatrics. 2008;122(5):e994-1000."
Validation of Quasi-induced Exposure Representativeness Assumption Among Young Drivers." Traffic Inj Prev. 2016;17(4):346-51."
Young Driver Compliance With Graduated Driver Licensing Restrictions Before and After Implementation of a Decal Provision." J Adolesc Health. 2018."
Young Driver Crash Rates by Licensing Age, Driving Experience, and License Phase." Accid Anal Prev. 2015;80:243-250."
Young Driver Licensing: Examination of Population-level Rates Using New Jersey's State Licensing Database." Accid Anal Prev. 2015;76C:49-56."


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Three star QBs and upstart Jets go for Super Bowl
The New York Jets can expect to see Peyton Manning for four quarters this time.
With a 17-14 upset of the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, brash coach Rex Ryan and his hard-hitting Jets earned a surprise spot in the AFC title game at top-seeded Indianapolis.
The Week 16 rematch is one of two conference championship games Sunday featuring some of the NFL's top quarterbacks, all within one win of the Super Bowl.
First, Manning gets another shot at the Jets, who handed Indianapolis its first loss of the season - rallying after the four-time MVP and other Colts starters were pulled early in the second half to rest.
``A matchup that probably nobody wanted, but too bad,'' Ryan said. ``Here we come!''
Then, 40-year-old Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings visit Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints for the NFC title.
``I know we're not done yet,'' Favre said after throwing four touchdown passes Sunday in a 34-3 rout of Dallas. ``The New Orleans Saints, they're explosive.''
The Jets were the only road team to win in the divisional round, stunning the second-seeded Chargers to fill out the last spot in the league's final four.
New York goes back to Indianapolis, where the top-seeded Colts showed no signs of rust in beating Baltimore 20-3 on Saturday.
``I told them we wanted to end the regular season fresh, ready and well prepared,'' Indianapolis rookie coach Jim Caldwell said. ``I believe we did. It doesn't give you any guarantees. It's what you believe in and your convictions and playing well when it comes time.''
The Jets beat the Colts 29-15 on Dec. 27. Of course, Indianapolis had already clinched home-field advantage by then, and Caldwell put Manning and other key players on the sideline with a 15-10 lead in the third quarter.
New York came back to win, ending the Colts' league-record 23-game regular-season winning streak and grabbing control of its playoff destiny.
``I don't know if Santa Claus will be that good to me again,'' Ryan said Sunday.
Against the Chargers, rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez threw a go-ahead, 2-yard touchdown pass to tight end Dustin Keller three plays into the fourth quarter, then Shonn Greene gave the Jets breathing room with a 53-yard scoring run on their next possession.
San Diego (13-4) not only saw its 11-game winning streak end, but endured yet another playoff meltdown after winning the AFC West.
The upstart Jets (11-7), who have won seven of their last eight, advanced to the AFC championship game for the third time overall and first since 1999.
New York's only trip to the Super Bowl came before the AFL-NFL merger, when Joe Namath and the AFL champions stunned Don Shula's heavily favored Baltimore Colts 16-7 in 1969.
That famous game was played in Miami, the site of this year's Super Bowl.
After a disappointing loss to Atlanta in Week 15, Ryan didn't even realize his Jets were still in playoff contention. Once they reached the postseason, though, the rookie coach declared them Super Bowl favorites.
``We believed the whole time, the whole year, when it probably wasn't the popular choice,'' Ryan said. ``We don't have to apologize to anyone.''
The Vikings and Saints dominated in the divisional round, reminding everyone why the NFC's top two teams ruled all season before late skids. Big games by Favre and Brees over the weekend set up a tantalizing matchup in the conference championship game.
Favre is headed to New Orleans to try to return to the Super Bowl 12 years after his last appearance, with Green Bay. Two frustrated fan bases will be watching closely as the top-seeded Saints host the NFC title game for the first time, less than five years after Hurricane Katrina decimated New Orleans. Minnesota hasn't gone to the Super Bowl since 1977; the Saints have never made it.
The Vikings routed the Cowboys 34-3 on Sunday to set up the showdown. Favre threw three TD passes to Sidney Rice, while a relentless defense sacked Tony Romo six times and forced him into three turnovers.
``To win the way that we did doesn't mean anything going into next week,'' Favre said.
A day earlier, the Saints trounced the Arizona Cardinals 45-14. Brees tossed three touchdown passes and Reggie Bush scored on an 83-yard punt return and a spectacular 46-yard run.
``There have been some lean years for the Saints. I've been a part of a few of them,'' right tackle Jon Stinchcomb said. ``To be able to be here when I think something special is going on, it's quite an honor.''