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The Regal Manor clubhouse is located at 549 Starlight Dr. and is a great venue for your next event. The clubhouse can accommodate up to 290 people and is equipped with kitchen/bar area (no oven/stove). The covered, lighted outdoor pavilion can also be used to enjoy the great weather and views this location has to offer. The pool area is not included (see policies below). We have eight 6' folding tables, six 5' tables and ~200 chairs available to rent. To book your event or for more information, please contact the CAMS office at 704.731.5560.
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We have Wi-Fi access at the pool and clubhouse.
SSID: Regal Manor
Password: emeraldlakes
You *must* have a valid pool pass to enter the pool area.
The 2016 Pool season is as follows:
The pool will open Saturday, May 14th, 2016.
The pool will close on Sunday, September 17th, 2016
The pool hours are as follows:
Before Labor Day
7 days a week from 9:00am until 8:30pm
After Labor Day
7 days a week from 9:00am until 8:00pm
Attendants will be on-site as follows:
During the school year
Monday-Friday 4:00pm until closing
Saturday-Sunday from 12:00pm until closing
During the Summer
7 days a week from 12:00pm until closing
Pool Rules Downloadable PDF
An electronic key card is required for admittance to the pool. Trespassing--including but not limited to jumping the fence, tailgating, and/or being on the premises when the pool is closed--will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Cards issued will be REUSED every year, so please hold on to them. One key card is provided per household free of charge. If you do not have a key card or it was lost/discarded, you will need to get a new one. Lost, replacement or additional cards are $25 each. Damaged cards will be replaced at our discretion. Cards will be (re)activated within 24-48 hours. The pools are an amenity only offered to members of Regal Manor HOA with accounts in good standing. A member may bring up to three (3) guests per household. Accounts not in good standing will not be permitted to use the pool and any associated cards will be suspended until brought current. The pool areas are under 24/7 surveillance and monitoring. By using the pool, members agree to obey to the pool rules. They are to ensure the safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. The attendants are provided to keep the pools and restrooms cleaned and stocked. They also reserve the right to close the pool(s) should there be a safety concern (weather, biological, chemical, etc.). Their decision is final. Attendants are NOT lifeguards but are trained in Advanced First Aid and CPR. First Aid kits and fire extinguishers are provided on the exterior of the pool house and in the cabana hallway between the restrooms. For emergencies, dial 911 via the phone located on the pool house. Non-emergency or other issues may be reported to CAMS.
If you are experiencing issues with your card, please report them to the CAMS office. Cards must be picked up and signed for at the CAMS office during normal business hours
Swimming Lessons
Information will be posted soon.
Pool Parties
Pool parties are no longer permitted due to insurance and liability reasons.
Playground & Picnic area
We are proud to offer a large playground and beautiful picnic area as community amenities. The playground is arranged for appropriate age play. The large playset and swings are designed for 5 to 12 year olds, while the smaller playset and swings are designed for 2-5 year olds. Seating is conveniently installed for observing parents. Our color-matched picnic tables are perfect for relaxing and eating under the shade trees. Both areas are under CCTV surveillance. Security lighting has been installed in these areas as well. Permitted usage is from dawn to dusk and signs are posted for appropriate use. Please help us keep this area safe and clean by utilizing the trash/cigarette bins. A designated pet area and Dogipot station are conveniently located nearby.
Charcoal grills are available in the picnic area. For everyone's enjoyment, please follow posted guidelines and clean up after use.
Motorist and Pedestrian safety
Please be advised that the maximum speed limit throughout the community is 25MPH. Conditions may dictate slower speeds and motorists should exercise extreme caution. We have a lot of residents that walk/run and children that play outside. It is generally recommended that pedestrians walk on the side of the road opposing traffic; bicyclists should ride with the flow of traffic. Traffic enforecement is provided by the York County Sheriff's Office on all county-owned roads(green street signs).
We've had many unidentified vehicles parking in various places in the HOA. Vehicles, trailers, boats, etc. that are parked on Association common property may be towed by the county or HOA without notice. Cars parked at the clubhouse after normal use hours may also be towed. Additionally, the Town of Fort Mill will begin towing vehicles parked on Farmhouse between Regal Manor Lane and the School. If you or your guests need to park at the clubhouse short term, please contact CAMS to make those arrangements. Parking on common property not designed for parking detracts from the overall look of the association, damages landscaping and prevents our landscapers from maintaining these areas.
Please refer to the parking policy under the "Documents" section of the website. If you receive a citation, or have questions about our parking policy, please contact the management office. Repeat offenses will be treated in accordance with our violation process. If you need to contact law enforcement, please call the York County Sheriff's Office by dialing 911.
Please pick up after your pets. We provide Dogipot stations throughout the community for your convenience. We know that people use them because we go through over 20,000 bags a year. However, we still get reports of owners not picking up after their pooch. Also, we're noticing an increase of unleashed dogs.
York County Ordinances
55.19 requires that "the owner or keeper of every dog shall keep the animal under restraint at all times"
It shall be unlawful for the owner or keeper of any domestic animal of any description willfully or negligently to permit any such animal to run at large beyond the limits of his or her own land or the lands leased, occupied or controlled by him.
Please protect your pet from harm or impound! If you've found/lost a pet, you can search local shelters by visiting www.petharbor.com.
Yard maintenance
A large portion of the violation letters that go out are related to general yard maintenance. Bushes should be neat and trim, plant beds should be weeded, and lawns should be free of debris and bare spots. Lawns should be mowed and edged and clippings should be properly cleaned from paved surfaces. Proper weed control should also be applied. Preparing your lawn NOW will determine its health and beauty for the next year. We invest over $60,000 a year to maintain the common areas. Please help us by keeping your lawn attractive. Who knows, you could be the next Yard of the Month recipient!
Garbage cans
We understand that there are several garbage collecting companies and that they have different pick up schedules. If your garbage can is down by the street, it is not in violation. However, if it's anywhere else that is visible from the street, it is considered a violation. Please stow them away from view. This also applies to objects stored on the side of the home. This includes, but is not limited to bicycles, pallets, ladders, debris, or furniture.
Crime prevention
We get reports all of the time from York County Sheriff's Office advising folks to lock their cars and keep their garage doors closed. Criminals are stealing GPS, satellite radio, and other electronic devices. Golf clubs are an easy target in an open garage. YCSO recommends that homeowners perform an inventory of their home and keep a record in a safe place. Recovered valuables engraved with a distinctive mark or information are more likely to be returned to the owner in the event it's stolen. For your benefit, we've provided details and an inventory worksheet on our website. If you are at home or walking around the neighborhood, please keep an eye out for suspicious activities and report them immediately by calling 911. For example, we have had reports of teenage mischievousness late at night, individuals climbing the water tower, and trespassing at the pool. We also need volunteers for our Neighborhood Watch program. If you're interested in participating, please send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com.
We do our best to keep everyone informed and provide a variety of methods to stay involved. If you haven't done so already, "Like" us on our Facebook page.(Residency restrictions apply.) The Facebook page provides real-time updates and networking opportunities. Email blasts are another mechanism used for critical, and/or immediate notifications. If you do not receive these, please contact the management office to get set up. Additionally, the Board of Directors encourages feedback and schedules time from 6:30p-7:00pm on the fourth Tuesday of every month at the clubhouse. If attending, please reserve your time by calling the management office. Newsletters, budgets, meeting minutes and other official RMHOA documents are available by logging into your CAMS account. And last, but most important, is the annual meeting. It is imperative that we have as many people attend as possible. At the very least, if you are unable to attend—please! please! please!—send in a completed proxy. If quorum is lacking, then we can not proceed with essential business.
Regal Manor welcomes CAMS as the Association's new management company.
Kieley Wilson is our new community manager:
office 704.731.5560
Calendar of Events...
Stay Tuned for future 2016 events
If you have a suggestion or would like to help, please email the Social Committee
Bunco is held the second Monday of every month at 6:45p.
The Board of Directors meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:30p
All events will take place at the clubhouse unless otherwise noted. Dates/times may change without notice. Refer to the Regal Manor Facebook page for the latest information.


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Juelz Santana, God Will'n Review
Juelz Santana proved he was what the game was missing in 2005, his last released Def Jam solo album. However, after crowning the last chapter in his Back Like Cooked Crack mixtape series in 2006, the Harlem Diplomat found himself in abeyance—thanks to a streak of broken promises and record label purgatory. Now on a much fresher start than last, Juelz is finally ready to recapture that spot he left vacant in the city he once dubbed "Santana's Town."
God Will'n, his latest mixtape, finds the Skull Gang capo in great shape—it's like he never left. "Don't call it a comeback, fuck it, call it a comeback and this right here is the grudge match," he pelts mid-verse on the fitting opener "Sho Nuff." "Muhammad Ali with the jabs, these niggas throwing love taps/Guess I gotta scare niggas to get my buzz back." Showcasing the same charisma and ballsy shrewdness that's been an anchor to many of his past on-record appearances, Santana comes out gunning on the mic—especially on tracks like the rollicking "Nobody's Safe" (produced by Jahlil Beats), grimey "Bad Guy" (with Jadakiss) and the catching "Black Out" (with Lil Wayne). Fans hoping for an I Can't Feel My Face-esque tag-team on the latter won't find the same luster exhibited on past collabos but, it still offers enough replay value.
He shows his sass on the star-studded "Soft" (with Rick Ross, Meek Mill, Fabolous) and boasts his splendor on the brooding "Everything Good" (with Wiz Khalifa) but nothing compares to when 'Elz bares his heart on both "My Will" and "Nobody Knows." The latter features go-to crooner-and-rapper Future, who provides the perfect wailing hook for Santana's moment of clarity. "They don't understand that boss life/Gotta take care of my whole crew…If I gotta be the one to lift us up, I won't let 'em down/Sorry I delayed us, but we gon' get this paper."
All in all, God Will'n exhibits everything that a Dipset diehard expects from the Uptown rhymester, but that can also be bittersweet. Although it's clear that he hasn't lost a step, Juelz doesn't offer anything new or refreshing to the table. Not that such a thing is always expected from a "comeback" project, but there are times during this 'tape where the money, cash and "I'm flyer than…" subject matter become stale. Even the punchlines, don't pack the same thump as prior. There's several points where he'll finish these lines with "get it," and you could've already deciphered the "joke." "Another day another blessing, pockets fat, life's Precious/Get it, pockets fat life's Precious," Santana spews on "My Will."
Regardless though, God Will'n finds Juelz swiftly picking up where he left off and delivering a well-rounded comeback effort in the process. "Santana's back in business, now let's get reacquainted…"—Ralph Bristout (@RalphieBlackmon)

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Directions: From Clearfield, west on PA 879 to Curwensville, 4 miles south on PA 453.
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Remember if it doesn't fit or you're not completely satisfied with your purchase you can always return it and we will gladly exchange or refund it for you!
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Two opportunities this weekend to hear the long-established Tees Valley Jazzmen. On Saturday afternoon the TVJ entertain diners at the Devonport Hotel at the new time of 1:30pm. The hotel is in Middleton One Row (16-18 The Front),
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On Sunday afternoon the TVJ turn up in Spennymoor at the Olive Grove on
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Sisters Cristi Jo and Jessica Zambri earned their first notices when they showed up as back-up singers at Hooray for Earth's 2010 CMJ Performance. Their debut EP, a distressing piece of work, is stranded somewhere between experimental chaos and idiomatic dark pop.
Cristi Jo and Jessica Zambri earned their first major notices when they showed up, quite suddenly, as back-up singers at Hooray for Earth's buzzy CMJ performance in 2010. (Jessica Zambri and Hooray frontman Noel Heroux are married.) The two bands subsequently traded remixes, resulting in the cleanly anthemic "Heather" and peculiarly incoherent "Comfortable, Comparable". The latter was a technological massacre: almost a cautionary fable about what it will sound like if our samplers rise up against us. It didn't raise high expectations for how the Zambri sisters-- talented performers, by most reports-- would fare as composers. Their debut EP, Glossolalia, is better, but it's still a distressing piece of work overall, stranded somewhere confusingly between experimental chaos and idiomatic pop.
A sliver of sweet-spot exists between those poles-- the Knife basically live on it. But it's hard to hit the head of a pin with a bazooka. Zambri's open warfare against any preconceptions we might have about their experimental bona fides makes Glossolalia a chore to listen to. As means to an unclear end, it stages clashes between brutishly misfiring percussion, keyboard lines so aimlessly broken they're barely melodies, and electronically treated vocal textures, all of which cooperate only haphazardly. Drifting somewhere in the morass are the spooky refrains that inevitably get called pop hooks. The seeds of sound ideas have trouble sprouting amid all the eccentricity of style, and the result is like Zola Jesus with a more prosaic vocal presence but plenty of funny noises to make up for it.
The actively unpleasant "On Call" is a strange choice for an opener, as its most substantial content is an erratic percussion track that literally sounds like fingernails on a chalkboard. It's a loud machine made of random parts that doesn't actually do anything besides grind down its own ill-fitted gears. The inoffensive but plodding "Heather" is more structurally lucid but harmonically blurry, which makes it sound like a competent but imperfect mash-up-- just a hair off. The clarion exception is "To Keep Back", where the drum, keyboard, and bass tracks were clearly designed to go together, rather than seeming like a one-legged, seven-armed Frankenstein. It also helps that the anesthesia from the first two songs wears off, and the sisters start to really sing, with humanizing swing and soul, unfettered by robotic caveman and barnyard noises. It's not very "challenging," but it's a good, dark electro-pop song by any measure, and sounds fucking epic in the context of this slender, weedy harvest. They're really good at singing! The pains they take to undermine that talent are baffling.
While it doesn't reach the modest heights of "To Keep Back", the second half of the EP is much more sensible than the first. The bouncy "News" boasts interesting bass and melody bits made from filtered vocals, and a more palatable mystic-pop callback of the trainwreck opener probably should have just been the official version. Zambri are still promising-- we may just be hearing the growing pains of a new band figuring out what it's good at. This one seems unaware that its pop instincts are much sharper than its experimental ones. You can tell what they were going for from the title of the EP, which means speaking in tongues. But that has a double connotation of gibberish and inspiration. We get too much of the former and too little of the latter here.


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Dr. Elie Daher, President of LPBNet, is an established authority in the Oil and Gas sector in the MENA region. Elie is also the Executive Vice President for United Safety, Eastern Hemisphere based in Dubai, UAE.
Dr. Daher brings in over 30 years of Oil and Gas experience working for Schlumberger and United Safety, covering Upstream and Downstream and working in various Operational, General Management, Consulting and Global Marketing in Reservoir Characterization, Software and Technology, Education, HSSE-SR and Business Consulting roles.
Dr. Daher serves on several advisory boards and committees namely Chief Marketing Officer Council (CMO), The Business Performance Management (BPM), Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) HSE advisory board, IADC HSE committee as well as Engineering and MBA programs at the American University in Dubai (AUD).
Elie holds a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from ESIB-Beirut, a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) and a Doctorate degree in Business Administration from Southern Cross University – Australia.


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"Increasingly, luxury brands join forces with the arts today". (Kastner. Olga Louisa, 2013).
"The two concepts are very closely interlinked – so closely, in fact, that it seems impossible to separate them completely. Indeed, they are two related concepts. Luxury is close to art as it is close to religion.
In the first place, both go back to the dawn of humanity - many of the objects found in early tombs are both objects d´art and luxury items; it is very likely that luxury and art came into being at the same time, or were perhaps for a long time indistinguishable". Even today many traces can be found of this long common infancy, and there is clearly a considerable overlap between the two concepts.
The origins of luxury: religious elevation
It is legitimate to start from the fact that we bury our dead, proof that we are aware of are own mortality, is what sets us apart from animals.
In other words, humanity is as old as the period since we started to bury our dead. And what, apart from the skeletons, do we find these graves.
We find objects that with the passage of time are more and more refind, until eventually we start coming across long-lost tombs with occupants who have been buried with the most precious jewelry and symbols of their power, such as weapons, horses, and even ships". (Kapferer. J N and Bastien. V, 2015)
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Art is a genuine mental and visual catalyst. This means that art is always at present without being consumed itself.
That's probably why art has followed humanity since the dawn of time, and still do...
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Career Opportunities
If you are interested in working at Kinetesis Spine & Joint Clinic, please send your resume and cover letter to: email@example.com
Kinetesis means "the science of reducing pain and restoring movement".
We are a unique family of highly qualified practitioners dedicated to providing our clients with superior care. Our focus on clinical excellence, continuing education and community is what sets us apart.
As a result of our accelerated growth and the high demand for quality musculoskeletal care, Kinetesis Spine & Joint Clinic is always looking for motivated, evidence based and team oriented practitioners to join our organization. The ideal applicant is motivated by providing the highest quality care,and shares our values of being progressive, attentive, collaborative, trustworthy and helpful.
We strive to provide an exceptional work environment and atmosphere, as well as provide all the services, tools, and assistance you need to grow your caseload and provide a balanced work/home life!
We offer:
-Competitive Commission Rate with High Earning Potential
-Work as part of a collaborative team alongside Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, Massage Therapists, Acupuncturists, Podiatrists, and Nutritionists.
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Travel Photo of the Day: Birds on Birds in Costa RicaPosted by Steve on Aug 30, 2013 in Photography Travel Blog, Travel Blog Posts | 3 comments
Costa Rica is home to an unimaginable number of flora & fauna resulting in a biodiversity unmatched in most parts of the world. We took this shot on our travel club's Costa Rica group tour back in 2012. The marshlands along the western coast of Costa Rica's desert side attract some of the most rare birds in the world. Birders are in heaven in this country due to the diverse set of species and endless bird photography opportunities! Since we aren't birders we're not exactly sure which type of birds these guys are, but they sure did pose nice for this image!


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Juventus head coach Massimiliano Allegri acknowledges Inter are title rivals in Serie A but believes next week's Champions League showdown with Young Boys is more important than the Derby d'Italia.
Reigning champions Juve head into Friday's match already boasting an 11-point advantage over third-placed Inter after 14 games of the season.
Allegri still feels Inter are part of a three-horse title race alongside his own side and Carlo Ancelotti's Napoli, but understandably believes Juve getting the win they need over the Swiss champions next Wednesday to ensure top spot over Manchester United in Group H will have a greater bearing on their season.
"Tomorrow is the Derby d'Italia. Regardless of where we are in the table it will be a fascinating evening," he said at a Thursday news conference.
@OfficialAllegri: "Tomorrow is the Derby d'Italia. Regardless of where we are in the table it will be a fascinating evening. It will be a technical and mental test against a team that has grown a lot, and that together with Napoli are our rivals for the Scudetto."#JuveInter pic.twitter.com/fG22fV6GTB— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) December 6, 2018
"It will be a technical and mental test against a team that has grown a lot and that, together with Napoli, are our rivals for the Scudetto.
"Together with Napoli, they are the anti-Juve at the moment. I do not think the others play for second place. Ancelotti says it all the time, we still have three head-to-head matches, the rankings could change.
"For us next Wednesday's game is more important because we're playing for first place in the Champions League [group]. Tomorrow against Inter is just one game."
Emre Can could come into contention after two months on the sidelines with a thyroid issue but fellow midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur will be assessed due to a back complaint.
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olive wedding favors
Fun Wedding Favor – "Olive You" Olive Tray
I love olives. I could, if given the opportunity, eat olives every single day. Green olives, black olives, kalamata olives. I love them all.
I also love fun wedding favors (especially if they have a cute play on words theme).
Combine these two things and you have today's fun wedding favor – the Olive You Olive Tray and Spreader! Read More


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Headphone Sessions 6/22/2011: Skullcandy Aviators- a Headphone for Audiophiles?!
The Shoot-OutFor a thorough comparison, we put the Aviators against some popular contenders in the closed $150-$160 headphone category. The line-up included the longtime favorite and top candidate Audio Technica ATH-M50's ($159), the Shure SRH750DJ ($149.99), the lesser-known but excellent-sounding KRK KNS 8400 ($149), and finally the Klipsch Image One headset headphones ($149.99). [caption id="attachment_2136" align="alignleft" width="240" caption="Klipsch Image One"][/caption]
The Klipsch Image One, like the Aviator, provides iPod/iPad/iPhone 3-button control + mic. It's also the model mentioned as being superior in one of our customer reviews, so we certainly wanted to weigh in on this comparison. After listening, we're not sure if the customer heard properly functioning Aviators, because we think Aviators simply demolish the Image One. The Klipsch did out-perform in a few ergonomic areas, the cable feels beefier, and the 3-button remote is easier to use as opposed to the Aviator's cheap-feeling buttons and thin (but light) fabric cord. However, the Image One's one-note bass overpowers the rest of the musical presentation making the mids and highs almost nonexistent, whereas the Aviator, although slightly rolled off, is nicely extended into the upper frequencies, has a mid-range response that is natural and present, and bass heft with decent thump that maintains definition through critical mid & upper bass frequencies. The Aviator's bass response does lack foundation extension into the lowest of lows, but -- at its given price -- it still fits for music with heavier bass and has won the heart of HeadRoom's resident basshead (and toughest critic -- his reviews usually consist of something like, "These Headphones Suck!!"), who states he "absolutely loves the Aviator" largely because of their tight bass that doesn't overwhelm the presentation, perhaps almost similar to the big full-size Denon AH-D2000 ($349) but with audibly less extension, of course.[caption id="attachment_2137" align="alignright" width="240" caption="KRK KNS 8400"][/caption]
We all agree the KRK KNS 8400 remains a very strong contender at the $150 price point, with some listeners ranking it slightly higher than others. General consensus is the bass sounds nicely controlled and round, the mids are clearly detailed but ever-so-slightly recessed, and the highs are extremely well-extended without harshness, giving the KNS 8400 a highly engaging overall presentation. That said, the majority of the test group still said they would still go for the Aviator first, solely based on sound quality. Of course, the Aviator also has the usual Skullcandy bling factor featuring striking 'sunglasses-style' looks with optics-grade polycarbonate lens earcups, stainless steel & chrome accents, and leather earpads.[caption id="attachment_2135" align="alignleft" width="240" caption="Shure SRH750DJ"][/caption]
The Shure SRH750DJ, specifically designed for working DJ's, has a sound tuned to bring out mixing cues. To our ears the highs are nicely extended and the bass engaging, yet controlled, but the soundstage is narrow, lacking musical separation, and almost sounds monaural. This presentation seems to lend itself to one-ear monitoring on stage more than casual listening, so for a true pro DJ can, Shure hit the nail on the head. But that's likely why we all liked the Aviator better for general listening.[caption id="attachment_2138" align="alignright" width="240" caption="Audio Technica ATH-M50"][/caption]
The last comparison was against the Audio Technica ATH-M50, one of the cans that's never found on HeadRoom's wall of headphones, one you always have to go office to office searching for, and once you find it, you'll have to beg it's your turn to listen to them for a while! As we did in our first tests upon receiving the Aviator, again, we all rated Aviators as a true contender and rival of the M50. The Aviator bass is thicker and warmer sounding, with the tonal presentation sounding a bit smoothed-over compared to the more neutral and accurate M50. That being said, when plugging into a portable player with lower quality mp3 recordings, the Aviator won't spotlight the lossy compression of those music files like the M50 will, and there's little question the Aviators will also look much cooler on your head or hanging around your neck. Interestingly, this is amongst the first headphone that HeadRoom wives have truly shown interest in. Usually when we excitedly say they just must listen to a headphone, they'll listen politely then comment on how ugly they are, or how the size rivals Princess Leia's cinnamon roll hair buns (yep, we're geeks and proud of it). Wives' reactions thus far have been a unanimous, "I want some!". We like to hear that. But you don't have to take only our word for it. Both Jude at Head-Fi.org and Tyll at InnerFidelity.com gave these cans positive reviews, and Tyll says the measurements are perfectly on par with all other solidly performing headphones in this price range. At T.H.E. Show in Newport we had both the ATH-M50 and the Aviator plugged side by side into a Total BitHead/iPod combo with lossless files. It was 50/50 on which headphone was chosen as better sounding, but even those who turned their nose up when we told them the cool looking cans were "Skullcandy" ended up smiling and giving a nod of approval while listening. So for those whose preconceived notions are negative, pretend they don't say 'Skullcandy', plug them into your own source, and give them a fair listen. Also keep in mind that when you walk into a box store to 'demo' headphones, there's no telling how long those cans have been playing, at what volume level, how many times they've been dropped or how much soda has been spilled on them, so there's a good chance you could be listening to defective, blown-out or under-performing headphones. In a period of a few months, display headphones could have more hours on them than any one person would do in many years. Our understanding is Bose airport kiosk headphones are replaced outright every 30 days for that reason! For us, it's simple -- we're fans of great headphones and supporters of manufacturers who make them. We've witnessed Skullcandy starting to put big audio R&D into producing good-sounding headphones well into the future but no doubt it will be a difficult battle for them to shed their negative image amongst some cynics. Hopefully, our headphone-loving community will eventually allow them the credit they've earned in the portable category with the Aviators. Things can often evolve and, in the case of the Skullcandy RocNation Aviator, nicely for the better.


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Chick Dumps Beer On Aussie Rules Footballer
Total Pro Sports – Another tragedy has occurred at a sporting venue. We have spoken before about the misfortunes of wasted beer. Shane Victorino was the victim of such circumstances last week, and Angels fans are no strangers to these this type of behavior as well.
Now football fans from "The Land Down Under" are getting in on the act in what has become a worldwide throw-a-beerathon. It's enough to make you shed a tear.
During an Aussie Rules Football game, Brad Johnson of the AFL's Western Bulldogs made his way towards the stands following a game to greet fans and provide them with some souvenirs. This delighted most, but one female was intrigued only by the opportunity to throw her beer on Johnson.
After she commits the act she continues her conversation on the phone, likely thankful for the lack of retaliation on Johnson's behalf. A classless act by the attention-starved blond, she would have made much better use of herself had she done the more respectful thing and simply flashed the players.
Save a beer. Show your breasts!
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Giuseppe Rossi: Happy to have spend the last 3 years with you. Always by side, in good and bad. Always able to put a smile on my face. Always know how to make me laugh. Always correcting my grammar! Always wanting gelato after dinner! Always going to sleep at 9pm (who does that??) I wouldn't want it any other way. Love you angel @jenna_lynn1
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The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is responsible for regulating the development and production of oil and gas resources in New York State. Natural gas exploration and production companies, and mineral rights owners, are interested in developing a potentially significant gas resource in the Marcellus Shale through the use of horizontal drilling and a hydraulic fracturing technique known as "slick water fracturing." This technique requires large volumes of water. The Department has identified the action of well permit issuance when high-volume hydraulic fracturing is proposed as one which requires further review under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA).
DEC previously evaluated the environmental impacts of natural gas drilling in New York State through a Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS). The draft GEIS was released in 1988 and finalized in 1992. Since then, new technologies and potential drilling activity in areas not previously analyzed led to the need to supplement the original analysis. A final scope for the SGEIS was released on February 6, 2009, and a draft SGEIS was released on September 30, 2009. DEC received extensive comments and decided to release a revised draft SGEIS for another public review on September 7, 2011. A significant change in the latest draft is a ban on high volume hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling within the unfiltered public water supply watersheds – specifically New York City and Syracuse. DEP has been very involved in the environmental review process throughout the entire SGEIS process and has submitted extensive comments at each stage. DEP will continue to engage with DEC on these issues and diligently work to protect the water supply.


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|Barbara A. Lea-Kruger
As director of Communications and External Relations, Barbara directs strategic communications and messaging for the Division's departments. She manages the relationship with internal and external media and oversees the Division's web presence, including social media and Campus Express, the University's on boarding site for freshman students. She coordinates with students groups such as the Undergraduate Assembly, the Graduate and Professional Students Association and provides leadership for communications of University-wide initiatives such as the Penn Sustainability, the Travel and Expense Management Project, Shop Penn, and Cot of Attendance.
Before assuming her position at Business Services in 2007, Barbara was the associate director for the Center for Greater Philadelphia at Penn. In that capacity she oversaw a nationwide education reform effort to improve teacher quality and measure student achievement, working directly with school districts as well as major funders such as the William Penn, Annenberg and the Carnegie Foundations.
She has held other communication and development positions with a variety of non-profits as well as state government. She worked as a journalist in Minneapolis and has authored or co authored articles in major publications including College Services Magazine, Education Week, the American School Board Journal and the School Administration. She wrote Positive Living, a 78-page comprehensive guide for persons recently diagnosed with HIV that was distributed across Virginia. She was the draft editor The Grand Education Bargain: New Rewards, New Supports, New Accountability, published by the Harvard Press, Sept. 2009 and edits reports for Research for Action, a Philadelphia-based non-profit organization working in educational research.
She has a Master's degree in journalism from the University of Minnesota -Twin Cities, Bachelor of Arts degrees in french and linguistics from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, and a Certificate of Non-Profit Management from the Fels Institute of Government at Penn.


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Over the course of the last few weeks, I was able to appear as a guest on some great podcasts, hosted by a couple of great podcasting buddies. Here are two that recently came out.
I had the opportunity to join my Book Guys co-host Paul on a recent episode of The Doctor Who Show. They did a special episode about fan music, and Paul and I contributed some of our favorites examples.
I joined my friend Trentus Magnus on episode 194 of his Trentus Magnus Punches Reality podcast. We discussed the Christopher Nolan film "Batman Begins." Over the next month, our conversations about "The Dark Knight" and "The Dark Knight Rises" will appear on the podcast feed.


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Pigs Might Fly: The Inside Story of Pink Floyd
by Mark Blake (2013)
This book covers Pink Floyd from their Cambridge beginnings in the early sixties to their triumphant re-formation at Live 8 in 2005 24 years after their last live performance together and the death of their troubled founder-member Syd Barrett a year later.
Despite this being an update on the original 2008 book, it predates Pink Floyd's latest album 'The Endless River' (2014). It's very extensive an thoroughly covers the bands history. However at 180,000 words there were times it could have done with a bit if trimming.


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Discovering the Scientist Within offers an utterly unique approach to the research methods course. Rather than taking students through statistical methods one at a time, the authors provide a series of realistic and engaging case studies with each design-focused chapter presenting a single study start to finish. View More
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We're two months in to 2018 and the spring market is beginning to stir after a very crazy 2017!
The pricing bubble burst, but average pricing of detached homes eventually fell below 2016 prices. Burlington sellers were more realistic than neighbouring Oakville, adjusting their pricing faster. While there was the resulting lower number of sales, the drop was not as severe as Oakville. For January 2018, we still see an average price drop of almost 200K from the hot spring market of last year, but we're still outperforming pricing from 2016 and before. The number of transactions for February fell short of previous years, so it looks like 2018 is off to a slower start than previous years. What's this mean in you're a buyer? More selection and much less competition. An excellent time to buy!
For non-detached homes, we see pricing stay above the average for 2016 and starting stronger than 2017. The number of sales transactions are still down over previous years, but doing a bit better than detached homes. If you're looking to sell or buy your property, it's a balanced market and Burlington is doing better than many areas for these home sales.
So, when do you sell, or buy? Let's talk, performance varies by area, so I can help you to time it right.
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If I were to ever have a full-fledged vocation…I need to love it, and, in my experience, it isn't always easy to figure out what you love. You'd think it would be, but it isn't.
— Marisa De Los Santos, Love Walked In.
When I read this, I remembered why I've always loved books so much: they find the words when I can't, they express what I previously thought was so inexplicable. Just when I started to believe that I was the only person that could ever possibly feel this way…I'm not.
A copy of the speech I delivered on November 1, 2012.
Class rings are a symbol of honor and achievement, but also of personal expression. On one side of the ring is a unique symbol that each individual chooses to have engraved on his or her own ring. It's personal, and it's meant to trigger some of your fondest memories made here. The other side of all of the rings is communal: it has high school's crest. It symbolizes belonging; it identifies you as a student that belongs to our school and to our community; that you are a part of something bigger than yourself. And with that comes a responsibility to live out the bond you have with your classmates. Because sometimes love is as simple as a knowing glance, a look that says "I know; me too." Being a good classmate doesn't mean that you have to be best friends with everybody; but it does mean that you need to at least be open to love. Sometimes, all you need to do is smile or say "hi." That could begin a lifelong friendship or you could just remain acquaintances; but the difference, the possibility all lies in that one simple gesture.
I'm reminded of my time living in San Diego, CA, when I frequented Mexico on weekend community service trips since it's a mere 20 minutes from the border. Despite all the awful stereotypes about the country – the drug wars, the poverty, the dire circumstances, and it generally being an unsafe place… – I was undeniably drawn to their country, their culture, their people, and their faith. While the rest of my American group cleaned, and planted trees, and laid foundation for a new building, I'd sneak away to join a pick-up game of soccer down the road with the boys in the youth ministry that we worked with there. Over time, as I made these trips month after month, the core group of guys remembered me. I laughed with them and relished in the fact that on the soccer field, it didn't matter male or female, Mexican or American, teenager or 20-something. Sport makes us all equal. I remembered them – and they remembered me – because we all just love playing soccer and nothing else really mattered. We made a connection over something seemingly insignificant, but that's where life happens. Life happens in those in-between times, those seemingly insignificant, random pieces of time with others that keep us smiling and keep us going despite the overwhelming responsibilities being thrown at us.
During the latter half of the day during these Mexico service trips, we'd get to know their community. I remember Maria Flor in particular. We brought a care package of food and necessities to her: a sick, bed-ridden woman. She was so poor that the sturdiest part of her house was constructed from pallet wood. The floor of her house was simply the dirt from the ground. There were flies everywhere and it smelled. We listened to her story and laughed with her young children. At the end of our time together, we asked if there was anything more that we could do for her. As a religious woman, we expected her to ask that we keep her in our prayers or something along those lines. But this is what she said: "no me olvides" – "Do not forget me."
Although we have different circumstances, the bottom line is the same. We want to be remembered. We want to know that our lives matter and that they have made some sort of impact here on this earth. You'll carry your rings as reminders of the difference that you've made in the life of school, and the difference that our school has made in your own life. I remember Maria Flor because I was able to share my gifts with her in a way that mattered. I remember Maria Flor not for anything she did or achieved or accomplished, but simply for who she is and what I learned through my interactions with her. Your interactions with your classmates, no matter how big or small, is how they will remember you.
You were freshmen during my first year here at PJP. I'll remember the laughter we shared and how that made me feel like this is where I belonged, despite being 3500 miles away from home. I love your class in spite of – or perhaps because of – your silliness, and for your sassy authenticity, and for being people who transform those around you by simply being yourselves. Congratulations.


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Blog Crazy
Good news! Jeff discovered a list of bloggers in Nunavut. I guess the Internet has more to offer for us than we thought. Jeff found this list which we are going to try to be listed on once we have more entries.
We've been spending so much time reading these blogs and I'm feeling even more excited about moving up there. It's going to be a weird adjustment but I think we're ready to take on a new way of life!
I think all of the blogs we've read have been written by teachers working up there. I wish I had some kind of game plan as far as working goes but unfortunately I haven't been to college yet. I think I'm interested in teaching up there so I wonder what I would have to do to become a teacher without going to school in another province.
I guess I'm hoping to work in a co-op store or a restaurant/hotel but I'll have to see. I do know I am very interested in going to Arctic College in Rankin Inlet so at least I have something to look forward to in my free time.
Jeff called Nunavut this morning to find out if his offer is official yet and they said they'd let us know on Tuesday. It's going to be one long weekend, that's for sure. We're letting our parents know this weekend that we're almost definitely moving there. I can't remember if I mentioned this before, but we're getting married right before we go. At least our parents will be happy about that!
Anyway, I should get some sleep. It's almost 3am but I just can't stop reading Nunavut blogs!
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Greenway and Light Rail can and should co-exist: Greens
Media release
30 September 2009
The Marrickville Greens councillors today voiced their belief that the old Dulwich Hill goods line corridor has enough room for lightrail, cyclists, pedestrians and nature.
"A combination of light rail, bikes and pedestrians has always been a vision supported by The Greens, Marrickville Council and the surrounding community," said Marrickville Greens Councillor, Max Phillips.
"Light rail and active pedestrian areas co-exist all over the world, including Melbourne and in Sydney's China Town. The Greens want to see these uses co-exist along the Greenway route.
"I think the only impediment to this project being a success for these transport modes is state government funding."
"Marrickville and other Councils have agreed to part fund a feasibility study and participate in the steering committee, though with the understanding that they were satisfied with the study's terms of reference."
"Unfortunately, the study brief was advertised by the State Government without an initial meeting of the steering committee or an opportunity for input into the study brief.
"Any feasibility study should include all configuations for consideration. It would be silly to discard any particular option before having an objective look at the facts and feasibility.
"We should be looking at maximizing the use of the corridor for both light rail and cycle path and a green link between the Cooks River and Iron Cove.
"The Greens are confident that any compatibility issues between the light rail, bikes and pedestrians can be overcome with engineering or operational solutions.
"The Greens want to ensure the feasibility study goes ahead with an eye for achieving the best outcome for residents of the Inner West."
Contact: Councillor Max Phillips 0419 444 916


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I shot this commercial last summer, right after I shot the CitiCard one. One of the spots has been running for over 6 months, and while I'm in it, you don't see my face. As a result, I was downgraded out of that spot and have not been collecting residuals. I get pissed every time I see it, lol. This one (where you can clearly see my face!) starting running last month.
May 29, 2011
My Dove Chocolate Commercial
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Lol, looks great Andrea!ReplyDelete
I'm sorry you never got to collect residuals off of your last one but at least you finally will get what you deserve with this commercial =P.
Hope all has been well of course and keep up the amazing and inspiring work that you do!
God Bless Andrea!
- AnonymousJune 13, 2011 at 10:14 PM
Finally saw ur Dove commercial.ReplyDelete
Sorry for the delay on my responses!ReplyDelete
Thanks Tae, I really appreciate that.
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Sunday, December 9, 2018
Three Common Misconceptions About Consanguinamory
1) "The kids will be mutants!" We've cleared this up many, many times. Although most consanguineous sex does not result in children, although most sex anyone has is not to reproduce (and often the chance of reproduction is ZERO), this is the old stand-by when people want to justify their position against letting consenting adults love each other how they mutually agree. It's a very weak argument. The fact is, even when consanguinamorous relationships do create a child, it is very likely the child will be healthy. People with consanguineous parents are literally everywhere. Chances are, one of your neighbors or co-workers is such a person, maybe even someone you admire or find attractive.
2) "It's so rare!" Even if consanguinamory was extremely rare, that is not justification to deny anyone their fundamental rights. But it isn't so rare. It is common enough that you know people who've been involved, whether you know it or not. Abuse makes the news more, but loving relationships are out there, the overwhelming majority of which avoid prosecution and publicity, but nobody should be prosecuted for loving another consenting adult. Nobody should have to live with fear over the possibility of being prosecuted for such relationships. There are people suffering right now as a result of laws based on prejudice and bigotry, and since instances of Genetic Sexual Attraction are likely to increase in the near future, more and more people will be involved.
3) "Nobody gets busted for this anyway." Many people don't see the hateful laws against consanguineous relationships as a problem because they think nobody is actually prosecuted for private sex. But this ignores the denial of the right to marry; if people want to get married, they are denied that right for no good reason. And yes, as we frequently document on this blog, people are prosecuted for private sex because they are ratted out by others, or incriminate themselves through conversations with law enforcement, social workers, health professionals, and other mandatory reporters, often without realizing it because they're talking about their relationships just like anyone else would or some other subject. Some lovers don't realize that such ridiculous laws exist. People talk about their love lives, sex, their partners, their spouses and there's no good reason why they should have to fear doing so. In some cases, they have a child together and the existence of that child is used as evidence to prosecute the parents and take the children away from their loving, capable parents. Getting typical neonatal or pediatric health care can result in being outed and prosecuted. This is outrageous. People shouldn't have to hide their love and take these steps just to avoid persecution.
The bottom line is that where laws criminalizing consanguinamory still exist, they need to be repealed or overturned because they are hurtful and destructive. There is no good reason to keep them. Full marriage equality is needed so that an adult, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, or religion is free to marry any and all consenting adults, without fear of prosecution, bullying, or discrimination.
Here are myths about sibling consanguinamory.
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- AnonymousDecember 11, 2018 at 7:04 AM
marrying a cousin is so common back in the day.ReplyDelete
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Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is extremely popular in the self-help, therapy, sports, education, coaching, performance and corporate worlds where it is learnt through nlp coaching. In fact it is used in so many areas of life that it would probably easier to list where it isn't used!
How to Use NLP
Neuro-Linguistic Programming is used to enhance performance, to help an individual control their emotional state and to stay focussed on what they want from life. It incorporates specific Neuro-Linguistic Programming strategies and techniques designed to produce specific outcomes. For example, the famous Neuro-Linguistic Programming "Fast Phobia Cure" has a very different set of techniques in comparison with the Neuro-Linguistic Programming "Motivation Strategy."
In short, Neuro-Linguistic Programming allows people to have more choices about their lives. For that reason, Dr Bandler, the inventor of the term "Neuro-Linguistic Programming", likes to say that "most of all, Neuro-Linguistic Programming is about freedom".
How Did Neuro-Linguistic Programming Begin?
In the late 1960s Richard Bandler was a computer science undergraduate at the University of California with an interest in psychotherapy. He noticed how ineffective most therapists were, but noticed that there were a few who got results. These were Virginia Satir and Fritz Perls. He and colleague John Grinder closely studied them, and realised that the supposed "intuition" both used in their work had a structure. From this study of the conscious and unconscious behaviour of the therapist Neuro-Linguistic Programming grew.
Later, Bandler and Grinder studied the hypnotist Milton H Erickson. Combining his approach with that of Satir and Perls produced a highly effective therapeutic model - which was the first fruit of the fledgling Neuro-Linguistic Programming.
Is Neuro-Linguistic Programming a "therapy"?
Dr Bandler often distinguishes between Neuro-Linguistic Programming and therapy by defining Neuro-Linguistic Programming as an educational process which can be used to do the things that psychotherapy so rarely manages: to bring about lasting and constructive change. Neuro-Linguistic Programming differs from most therapies in that it is solutions-oriented. It is not interested in analysing and dissecting a "problem", but rather focuses on finding satisfactory outcomes for clients.
Neuro-Linguistic Programming is used in many, many more situations which are not therapeutic in nature. For example, top sportsmen and sportswomen use Neuro-Linguistic Programming techniques to enhance sporting performance, and businessmen and businesswomen do the same. Neuro-Linguistic Programming has thus moved far beyond its original focus in the early 1970s to encompass a "general study of excellence".
The Principles of Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Neuro-Linguistic Programming is based on several principles.
People are not their behaviour. And there is Positive intent behind every action.
People already possess everything they need to succeed
The success of communication is based on the response you get. As you learn to communicate better, the world will respond to you better.
NLP is rooted in the principle that you are in charge of your mind, and therefore your life.
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What You Can Do With Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Using Neuro-Linguistic Programming you can change habits and behaviours in yourself and others. It allows you to become a more effective negotiator and achieve more in your work.
Neuro-Linguistic Programming's methodology can also help you to change your mental habits to emulate those used by successful people.
Neuro-Linguistic Programming enables you to add flexibility and effectiveness to your work and personal life, and improve the quality and range of your life choices.
Simply, NLP is the study of Successful Behavior. The guiding principle of NLP is to study what works, distill the essence of WHY it works, then model the Behavior.
NLP is extremely effective because we focus on Solutions. We don't focus on "analyzing" or disecting a problem. We simply find the solution.
Early in his career, Tony Robbins became an NLP Practitioner, and the techniques he learned help him change the world and bring NLP into the spotlight.
And if you listen carefully, he still uses many NLP techniques to this day.
Presuppositions of NLP
Have respect for the other person's model of the world
We are all unique and experience the world in different ways. Our perception is OUR reality
The map is not the territory.
People respond to their 'map' of reality, not to reality itself. How people make sense of the world around them is through their senses and from their own personal experience.
Mind and body form a linked system
Your attitude affects your body and your health and, in turn, how you behave.
If what you are doing isn't working, do something else
Flexibility is the key to success.
Choice is better than no choice.
Having options can provide more opportunities for achieving results.
We are always communicating.
Even when we remain silent, we are communicating. Non-verbal communication can account for a large proportion of a message.
There is no failure, only feedback.
What seemed like failure can be thought of as success that just stopped too soon. With this understanding, we can stop blaming ourselves and others, find solutions and improve the quality of what we do.
Anything can be accomplished if the task is broken down into small enough steps (chunking)
Achievement becomes easier if activities are manageable; NLP can help you learn how to analyse what needs to be done and find ways to be both efficient and effective.
Dr. Richard Bandler
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text: With the release of former RJD parliamentarian Mohammed Shahbuddin from jail, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) believes that 'Jungle-Raj' is back in Bihar and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar can do nothing, but be a mute spectator to it. Meanwhile, a BJP delegation is set to meet Bihar Governor Ram Nath Kovind today in relation to Shahbuddin's release. Shahabuddin was found guilty in 2004 for kidnapping of brothers Girish Raj and Satish Raj, giving them "an acid bath" and then murdering them. While Shahabuddin's son Osama was charged for killing of a Bharatiya Janata Party leader, Rajiv Roshan, who was a witness in the case. Hitting out at BJP, CPI(M) Politburo member Brinda Karat said, \u201cThe party ( BJP) has no moral right to question release of Shahabuddin as the main accused into the killings at Latehar district was granted bail within six months. The RJD leader has been in jail from past 11 years while the BJP managed bail for the accused within six months.\u201d Earlier BJP had termed Shahbuddin's release as a "well planned strategy" of the Nitish Kumar government to ensure release of\u00a0RJD strongman Shahabuddin from jail and said it would stage dharna across in Bihar on September 14 to protest against it. In a recent turn of events, Shahbuddin's convoy which was enroute to Siwan crossed a toll plaza at Muzaffarpur without paying any charges. Muzaffarpur toll plaza Assistant Manager Dipak Chaube said they had police orders to let more than 200 cars in Shahabuddin's convoy pass without toll. Shahabuddin was a criminal-turned-politician who at one time ran a virtual parallel administration in Siwan, settling family and land disputes, fixing doctors' consultancy fees and presiding over even marital disputes. There are more than 30 criminal cases pending against him, which include eight of murder, 20 of attempted murder and kidnapping etc Besides these police-registered cases, many other were unreported, which include a large number of "disappearances" from Siwan. In May 2007, he was convicted of the abduction of the trader and CPI(ML) worker, Chhote Lal Gupta, in February 1999. He has been convicted in a number of other criminal cases, including a 10 years rigorous imprisonment for attempted murder on the then Superintendent of Police, SK Singhal, in 1996.


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Tools company Embarcadero is to bundle its complete set of development software together in a move that its chief evangelist describes as the "most complete application toolchest currently available".
The company said that the bundle, All-Access, would also be offered at radically reduced prices.
The company has included web development tools, such as Delphi, JBuilder, and C++ Builder -which were acquired as a result of Embarcadero's 's purchase of CodeGear last year - and database tools, as ER/Studio, DBArtisan and ChangeManager in the bundle, so that developers who work in different platforms and on different applications would be able to use the relevant tools.
Embarcadero's chief evangelist, Greg Keller said that the move had been inspired by users who were already employing one application from the company but who had indicated that they would use more if the pricing hadn't been prohibitive.
"We now bundle applications together at a lower cost than they used to cost individually," he said. "At the same time, we've not cut back on the applications, all our bundles contain all 18 Embarcadero tools."
As an example, he said that the Bronze version of All-Access would start from $2,250 (£1,580), rising up to $8,250 (£5,800) for the starting price of the Platinum mode - all packages include support and maintenance. On top of that, the single licence for All-Access will enable easier budgeting and compliance.
The company has also introduced a proprietary piece of software called Instant-On that offers the users an option not to install the software on their own machines. "Users will be able to run products without installing them - although it will appear as if they had," said Keller. He said that Instant-On was an option and not mandatory but said that it did offer users a better way to use their resources.
Keller claimed that none of Embarcadero's competitors was offering a range of products on this scale. He said that the nearest comparison was with Microsoft's MSDN model. "Although," he stressed, "All-Access is not a subscription model. It's paid for - which means that users can capitalise the assets."
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He said that this process had been accelerated by the economic downturn with whole swathes of developers being laid off and other parts of the organisation having to pick up the pieces and work in areas they might not know particularly well. "We've had long-term customers saying that they didn't know what they were doing on a project because more than half a team has been laid off."
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Angelo Taylor
Taylor's career as an elite athlete spans well over a decade, and in that time he has won more than 23 national and international championship medals and a total of eight World Championships and Olympic medals. After he had a few off years in the mid-2000s he was working full-time as an electrician in addition to training. However, after he returned to the top with his 2008 Olympic gold, he was able to pick up sponsorships once again and return his focus to training.
In 1998, Taylor ran the fastest-ever time for a 19-year-old in the 400H. If he had been born two days later, his 47.90 at the 1998 USA Championships would have been a world junior record.
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In 2000, Taylor won Olympic gold just four years after graduating from high school, at age 21. Both his parents ran, and his father played football at Albany State (Ga.). Taylor is the father of twin boys, born November 2004, Xavier and Isaiah, who often accompany him to the training track. Taylor also coaches their basketball team.


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2015 Robert L. Hanson Award
Plekkenpol Builders, Inc., President and Founder Craig Plekkenpol, was awarded the Robert L. Hanson Industry Service Award at the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) Building Industry Gala on October 22.
The Robert L. Hanson Award recognizes the dedication and service of an individual who goes above and beyond, offering their time, energy and talents while serving at BATC, at state and national associations, and in the industry as a whole.
Craig has been an active member of BATC, the Builders Association of Minnesota (BAM), and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) since 1978. Plekkenpol has served in leadership positions including president of both BATC and the BATC Remodelers Council. He's currently on the board of directors of BATC, NAHB, and The Builders Group, and was named life director of NAHB in 2013.
Craig is an advocate for the remodeling industry and has been actively involved in numerous committees and councils over the years, including BAM's work with Cold Climate Housing and the BATC Builder License Task Force. Regarding the award's namesake, Craig says: "Bob Hanson has been my inspiration and my mentor throughout my 37 years of involvement and service to our industry."
Congratulations, Craig!
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New online technology, known as Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), is the latest innovation set to overhaul the industry, an OECD report said.
VoIP allows people to make calls over the internet for a fraction of the cost of fixed-line connections.
This threatens the fixed-line revenues of traditional carriers, the OECD said.
Mobile operators will also face a challenge from VoIP providers and could lose their place at the vanguard of technological innovation as cheap internet phone calls attract more business, the OECD added.
"VoIP presents a challenge to mobile telephones, which in many countries are now more numerous than fixed connections," the OECD said.
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Internet giant Google announced it was jumping on the VoIP bandwagon on Wednesday with the launch of Google Talk, an internet-based instant message and voice service.
The VoIP market has been led by Skype, one of the first companies to offer internet phone calls.
VoIP telephony revenues look set to nearly double to almost $8bn (£4.4bn), according to figures from Lehman Brothers and comScore Media Metrix.
The OECD predicted that the rise in popularity of the internet for communications - as well as a source of media content - could have wider reaching implications for the broadcasting industry and telecoms industries.
"The growing popularity of downloading video from the internet will reduce the time people spend watching free-to-air TV, driving down audience share and advertising revenue for broadcasters," the OECD said.
This could make it "harder for public-service broadcasters to meet their social policy objectives", the report said.


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hahaha..... I've been watching the final series of the heptalogy Harry Potter. one word to describe the movie. EPIC. I've been watching several movies this year and most of it considered as a big name for the year of 2011. Pirate of Carribean, X-men, Transformer, Thor, super 8, and many more. and how come not even a single of them able to make me feel happier than this Harry Potter finale.
Transformer 3 supposed to be one of the best of 'em all, but unfortunately it has been one of the most disappointing movie so far. well, what do you know, Michael Bay..... what's wrong with your third saga. what's wrong? where's the idea? where's the fucking explosion? where's Optimus motherfucking sword? and where's Bumblebee's one on one scene? damn that's so sad.
but forget about Transformer, Harry Potter..... that's the best movie cinema able to show this whole year. Starting with the burial of the free elf, Dobby, these installment has been catching my breath since the minute they're enter the Gringotts Bank until they went to send their children to the platform 9 3/4. the time when Snape's secret revealed, its like the most touching part of the movies and I bet even stephanie meyer did in the 4 book of twilight is not able to beat this 1 chapter. this is the part where most of the people watching this movie change their perception of the serious and cold professor to a caring and sweet professor.
for the action part, where it consume 3/4 of the movie, it is totally interesting and where every character has been showing their skill and even most of the secondary character had died in these final installment. what can i say more? i have only 2 things to say about this movie. this final movie is too short, as it only take 2 hours and i'm expecting it to be longer than that, almost 3 hours minimum i guess. and the movie didn't follow the book and this is quite a disappointment for those who has been reading the book. but that's fine, because the movie still gives a huge impact to me and even other fan out there. and this is quite sad, there will be no more Harry Potter after this and we're just hoping if the director is interested in making the sequel for their children or even the sequel after the war until they're married and have children.
that's all for now. am tired exhausted and finally i've not been updating this blog for a long time.
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Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 will not hit UK stores
Yesterday, Samsung announced the new Galaxy Mega series smartphones, one of which with a screen size of 5.8″, and the other with the even bigger 6.3-inches display. It now appears, that the smaller variant, will not be available in the UK market.
Shortly after the official announcement of mentioned smartphones, a number of sources have reported that Samsung doesn't have plans to offer the 5.8-inches Mega in the UK. However, the bigger brother, Mega 6.3 will be sold there. So, if you really wanted the Mega 5.8, there's still chance that you'll be able to find it at some non-official third-party retailer.
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Crashing Eden by Michael Sussman
"The Jews call it the Garden of Eden, and the Iranians, the Garden of Yima. To the Sumerians it was Dilun, and to the Egyptians it was Tep Zepi. The ancient Greeks spoke of a Golden Age, and the Hindus refer to it as Satya Yuga. From the Chinese Taoists to the tribes of central and southern Africa; from the Cheyenne of the Great Plains to the Yanomano of the Venezuelan rain forest, we encounter this universal myth of a prehistoric time of harmony and bliss that vanished due to some primordial crime."


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Hurricane Sandy hit the United State's East Coast on Oct. 28, 2012. This category 1 storm spanned some 1,000 miles in width, and pummeled several states along its path.
News reports indicate that the storm claimed some 170 lives since it first formed near the Caribbean. In the U.S., "schools, businesses and mass transit was shut down," reported CNN.com.
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Yolanda and her family have lived in Staten Island for 12 years. After their home was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy, Islamic Relief USA volunteers came to provide any help they could.
"These guys have been wonderful. I recommend this group to anyone," she said. Read the full story here.
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Islamic Relief USA continues to participate as a member of the Unmet Needs Round Tables in Long Island and New York City. This includes weekly meetings that serve to determine how resources are being used to help those still affected by the storm.
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IRUSA's Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) met with members from the American Red Cross, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), VOAD and other relief workers met on Oct. 27 to strategize about the most efficient aid delivery methods in anticipation of the storm. The DART team then mobilized to New Jersey, where the storm was predicted to make landfall, to help with relief efforts.
IRUSA's DART staff and volunteers provided shelter management services and helped however else needed at two separate hurricane shelters on the campus of Rutgers University until the shelters closed on November 2. The team was able to help more than 600 people.
IRUSA also with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to help with clean-up efforts across New Jersey and New York—and these efforts continue. In addition, IRUSA joined the 211 alert system, which identifies people who have signed up to receive humanitarian aid, and has been able to connect with a number of individuals through the system to help them as needed.
IRUSA's DART met with FEMA to ascertain the progress of recovery efforts around the region, and is remaining flexible so that it can help in the most efficient and effective ways possible. As the need for cleanup activity lessens and more families begin their reconstruction projects, IRUSA is also connecting with recovery-focused aid organizations to find other ways to support the efforts that are still needed by in communities, including helping with mold testing in affected homes.
Read more about IRUSA's work in New Jersey via "Islamic Relief USA Responds to Hurricane Sandy".
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