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– Given what's happened in the past two years, catcher Ronny Paulino isn't fazed by his current situation.
That's what happens when you've been traded three times, suspended for failing a drug test and faced with a career-threatening health condition.
"To go through tough times, you know you can handle adversity," said the 30-year-old Paulino. "So I can now take advantage of opportunities."
Paulino signed a minor-league deal with the Orioles in late January and was considered a long shot to make the 25-man roster. Those odds became considerably worse when he ran into visa problems for the second consecutive year and arrived in Sarasota from his Dominican Republic home three weeks late. When he got to camp, he was overweight —which really frustrated Orioles' decision-makers.
Typically, such a scenario gets a player his early walking papers, especially from a no-nonsense manager like the Orioles' Buck Showalter.
Instead, Paulino arrived in Sarasota just in time to catch a break. Projected reserve catcher, Taylor Teagarden, was shelved with a slight tear in the ligament in his lower back that supports his disk. He has had just five at-bats this spring and is exercising and rehabbing —making it highly improbable for him to be ready by Opening Day.
Without any other catcher on the roster with significant big-league experience, Paulino emerged as the leading candidate over John Hester, who is hitless in 12 at-bats this spring. Backing up all star Matt Wieters looks like it is Paulino's job to lose.
"He has a unique opportunity here," Showalter said, "and it's not going to be just given to him if Teagarden is not available."
Paulino is a proven hitter; he's batted .273 with a .326 on-base percentage in parts of seven big-league seasons. But Showalter wants to see Paulino seize the backup job by improving defensively.
"It is the catching part of it," Showalter said. "He's got to make us feel he can do that on the days that Matt doesn't catch."
Showalter is giving Paulino plenty of chances to show what he can do while attempting to get him into shape — he's played in eight games in the past 10 days.
"He is a little rusty," Showalter said. "You can tell he is behind somewhat, but it is tough for me to manage — if you are trying to get him as many opportunities to catch up as fast as he can —without putting him in jeopardy physically. It is a very demanding position and he understands it. It is not his first time."
Paulino, who has four hits in 21 at-bats with the Orioles, said he feels, "pretty good. I feel each day I am getting better and better."
He wants to be on the Opening Day roster, which would be another step in putting his past behind him. Once thought to be the catcher of the future for the Pittsburgh Pirates, he was dealt away in 2008 and kept bouncing around.
In August 2010, while with the Florida Marlins, Paulino's baseball career collapsed. He was suspended for 50 games for violating baseball's drug policy. He tested positive for a banned substance, which he said wasunbeknownst to him, in a diet pill he was taking. He said at the time it was inadvertent, but he should have known what he was taking.
"That's what it was," Paulino said Thursday. "I leave that in the past already and I have been looking forward since that happened."
Still, it was the toughest stretch of his career.
"It was a time where you have to be strong," Paulino said. "That's the time when you know your family and friends support you. You know what people you have around."
That offseason, he signed with the New York Mets and had to finish serving his suspension in April 2011. When he was finally cleared, he was immediately placed on the disabled list because he was dealing with anemia, a disorder in which the blood does not make enough healthy red blood cells. With a limited supply of oxygen, his body continually felt fatigued— disastrous for catcher handling the big-league grind.
"When you don't have enough oxygen in your blood, it gives you headaches and it makes you feel different," Paulino said. "You feel like you don't want to do much because you are so tired. Now, I feel much better. I know I can focus on what I have to do."
He changed his diet, focusing on iron-rich food and he regained his strength. In 78 games with the Mets last year, he batted .268 with two homers. He believes this year he can return to the form that made him a reliable backup.
"What I have been through the last couple of years, it is supposed to make you better because you have had tough times and you have to learn," he said. "You are more careful. You spend more time on your work. You spend more time on your body. You just know how to deal with tough times."
That's what Showalter wants to hear. He wants Paulino to prove that the opportunity —that another chance —won't be wasted.
"I hope it is, 'Take a deep breath. I've got all this behind me now. And go forward with this,'" Showalter said. "Instead of thinking about what's behind him."


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Victor Valdes has been heavily linked to Liverpool since the close of the transfer window. He is a goalkeeper who carries great respect. His destination since he declared that he would leave Barcelona last year has been unknown. But after a recent ACL injury, that cut short his swan song at Barça, clubs willing to take a chance on him diminished. Many clubs have been linked with the La Liga winning keeper but Liverpool are the most resent.
So why do we need Valdes when we have a young international goalkeeper of our own? Where Mignolet is a great shot stopper and can at times pull off miraculous saves, we all know too well that he is inconsistent from set pieces. Mignolet needs some competition for the No. 1 position and that completion isn't coming from Brad Jones. It's fair to say that Mignolet has never had completion since he has been at Liverpool. With Reina being shipped out to Napoli for a years loan and then being sold to Bayern this summer. Mignolet has never had the experience of a veteran goalkeeper to help himself progress. This is why we have seen a stall in Mignolets abilities, and why he hasn't advanced as much as Liverpool or Brendan Rodgers had hoped. Valdes is a proven goalkeeper at the highest level. Something Liverpool need. A strong shot stopper with the ability to control his box. Although he was blessed with a pair of world class, World Cup winning, centre backs in Puyol and Pique I still believe he had a lot to do with the success he enjoyed at Barça.
It has also been pointed out by former players, such as Gary Neville, that Mignolet is lacking some goalkeeping fundamentals. Fundamentals that are obviously not being picked up by the coaching staff. This is clear because Gary Neville can take us back to last year and show everyone Mignolet is still making the same mistakes. Bringing in a veteran such as Valdes will surely only add to the knowledge of the coaching staff and leave Mignolet in a more educated position than he was before. This would happen whether Valdes starts or not. In my opinion if you want to challenge for the title this year, Valdes must start and start soon.
If Valdes ever does get the dressing room at Anfield he will find our must successful player Steven Gerrard. Gerrard can boast FA cup, League cup, UEFA Cup, Super Cup and Champions League medals. Moreno could boast about his recent triumph with Sevilla in the Europa League. Manquillo could tell tales about the way Atletico Madrid went about securing La Liga last year. But after that finding players that have won and won repeatedly on the highest stage would be few and far between. Valdes himself as been a part of teams that have triumphed in the World Cup, world club cup, champions league, Copa del Rey and most importantly he has won league titles. 6 to be exact with Barça in La Liga. He knows what it takes to go from August to May in a competitive league and both win and be narrowly beaten. He also knows how to move out of that shadow of a close call and build on it. Something that so far in this season looks severely lacking.
What Valdes would bring to Liverpool, wouldn't be his medals to be passed around and looked at, he would bring a winning attitude. An expectation to win now and to keep being successful. He can do this by either being between the sticks or on the bench and the training pitch. He could be the key that would lift this squad from the all mosts to the champions. That all derives from his mind set of winning, not winning sporadically like Gerrard, but by winning time after time season after season like Valdes.
Who knew a 32 year old former Barça goalkeeper with a dodgy knee could be the biggest signing of the year for Liverpool?
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27 days into 2010. I am at my daughter's place beside the beach, hoping to watch the sunrise. Woke up to a torrent of morning shower. The sky is dark at 7 am. No glimpse of the orange ball.
At about 8.00 am a slice of the dark sky was seared.
Came here yesterday. Had to take leave from work. Baba has been unwell and has finally agreed to be seen by a surgeon. Went to see Dr Huzaimi at Kuantan Specialist Hospital. He ordered a colonoscopy to rule out cancer. To Baba's horror, he cannot take food until the procedure the next day. Only juice and plain water.
We were told to come back at 9 am the next day.
We retreated to the house by the beach.
At 6.00 pm Baba had to take his first 45ml of laxative.
It was a long night for Baba. Must have been longer for Ma. I knew it was very long for me. I kept counting the hours.
Baba rolled out in pain throughout the night. To see Baba in so much pain was unbearable.
At 6.00 am Baba had to take the second bottle of laxative. That made his visit to the loo more frequent. He refused drinks saying it made him purge. Ahhh!!! Tension nyerrrr!!!! I was scared he might get dehydrated.
By 9.00 am we arrived at the hospital and since I have already done the registration yesterday, all that was left to do was pay the deposit and off to wait for the procedure in the ward. The lady at the reception was very attentive. Seeing Baba dragged his pain ridden body, she quickly get a wheelchair and helped get Baba into the lift to the second floor. Baba was swiftly settled into a bed next to the toilet.
By 10.30, Baba was getting rather agitated. He reasoned that since the doctor told him to fast until 9.00 am, he can break the fast after the hour. I went looking for the doctor. He was not available. I asked the nurse if Baba can be put on IV because he has been purging for more than twelve hours and he has not been drinking any water. Nothing.
I expected the doctor would come to see Baba in the ward. No.
By 12.30 I went to the nurse's counter again and saw the doctor there. Told him of my concern. He made a few calls and scolded a few people for not setting up Baba on drip.
What was that????
Anyway, he came to see Baba and told him to drink as much plain water as he want because he can suck the water out of the stomach later during the procedure. At the same time, nurses rushed in to set up IV drip.
The doctor ordered a very fast drip.
The drip bottle emptied in about 10 minutes.
At about 1.30, Baba was taken to OT. Doctor said it would take about half an hour.
I took Ma for lunch at the hospital's cafetaria.
About an hour later, we got back to the ward just as the nurse got on the phone to call me.
Baba was sleeping, apparently still under sedative.
He woke up few minutes later and saw the lunch he ordered earlier. It's been 24 hours since his last meal.
I went to ask the nurse if Baba could take his lunch. NO. He has another procedure to undergo. Ultrasound scan. No food allowed. Only plain water permitted.
3.30 pm and still waiting for the scan. Baba was ravenous. Been fasting for more than 24 hours now. I went to ask the nurse how long before the scan would be available and asked if Baba could have some food. The nurse ordered a light meal; two pieces of wholemeal bread with butter and strawberry jam and a cup of hot cocoa. Baba seemed better after the hot drink.
At about 4.00 pm, Baba was taken for the scan. I took Ma down for cuppa hot drinks.
When we came back to the ward, Baba was in the toilet. The doctor came with the diagnosis. Baba has acute gastritis, inflammed pancreas and swollen colon, all of which are unoperable.
The result was - doctor could not take away Baba's pain.
He could only give medications to help relieve the symptoms.
Zantac, xxxxxx and xxxxxxx [forgot the name of the medications, will get it later]
Looks like same old same old !!!
At a cost of over rm2k.
Would I rather wait for the appointment at Temerloh Hospital scheduled on 8/3/10 and save 2k?
Big thumping NO!
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Politicians, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders and some car manufacturers continue to drop strong hints that the all-electric vehicle is cost-competitive alongside its petrol or diesel counterpart.
However, in saying this they are at best pushing their luck, at worse plain wrong. This year, as last year, and the year before, cars with internal combustion engines are, all things considered, generally less expensive to buy, own and run than those with rechargeable battery packs. The pros of electric vehicle (EV) ownership are still outweighed by the cons.
So far in 2012, for every nine conventional (diesel/petrol) cars I have driven, I've climbed behind the wheel of at least one purely electric vehicle. Yet this doesn't mean that 10 per cent of my mileage has been powered by electricity, because a high-mileage EV doesn't exist. That's because the batteries will run out of juice in an hour or two – less if it's driven at high speed.
It is this combination of one- to two-hour periods on the road then six to eight hours off it while being recharged that makes electric cars unsuited to anything other than pottering around for a fraction of the day. Admittedly, this is fine if you never need to drive more than 30 miles outside your neighbourhood. But which car do you choose?
At £6,690 plus £45 per month battery rental, the Renault Twizy is, by some margin, the cheapest and most fun – despite not qualifying for a £5,000 EV subsidy from the Government because it's not a "proper" car. But it suffers from the least practicality because it only seats two and there's no luggage space, while its real-world range will limit you to just 30-35 miles – or under one hour's driving. Such shortcomings are inevitable, because the Twizy is essentially a motorised toy and lacks the security people expect in a car.
Despite categorical assurances from Nissan that its £25,990 Leaf (which includes the £5,000 Government subsidy for purely electric vehicles, as do all the prices quoted below) will, at safe and sensible speeds, cover 109 miles on a single charge, during a test I've discovered otherwise.
The good news is that there are no monthly battery lease charges for Leaf buyers. The bad news is that they will probably need replacing, at huge cost, probably after eight years or so. Small wonder that this concern over massive outlay later in the car's life has dented the residual values of electric cars in general.
If you ask me, the best electric vehicle by far on sale in 2012 is Renault's sub-£20,000 Fluence saloon. As a family car for four or five people it's as good as, if not better than, the Nissan hatch. And importantly, it's capable of doing 90 miles on a full charge.
The icing on the cake is that Fluence prices start at £17,495, which is a colossal £8,500 less than the cheapest Leaf.
Battery leasing is an additional £75 a month, but the Renault still wipes the floor with the Nissan in terms of overall pricing and value, even if you disregard its superior range.
So should you, the would-be electric car buyer, be placing an order for a Fluence on the grounds that it's the best of the existing EV bunch? I suggest not, because there's an even better all-electric car due in Britain early next year.
It's a five-door hatchback called the Renault Zoe and at only £13,650 it's almost half the price of the admittedly slightly larger Leaf. More importantly, Renault claims that the Zoe's real-world range should be in the region of the psychologically important 100 miles.
If you've got a mere £49 to spare, Renault says that's all you need to get on the waiting list. With the Fluence and, to an even greater extent, the forthcoming Zoe, at last the all-electric car begins to make sense both practically and financially.
With that in mind, let's just hope that energy companies don't do the dirty and further hike the price of electricity for consumers, not that anyone should bet against such a thing. After all these customer-unfriendly years, some motorists are finally in a position to turn their backs on the oil giants… only to put themselves at the mercy of the electricity suppliers.
Distances achieved per fully charged vehicle by road tester (Mike Rutherford) in manufacturer supplied vehicles - ie the maximum number of miles each model can travel in real world conditions.
In the real world: electric car ranges achieved in road tests by Mike Rutherford
Renault Twizy one-plus-one quadricycle: 35 miles
Nissan Leaf five-seat hatchback: 74 miles
Renault Kangoo five-seat MPV: 78 miles
Renault Fluence five-seat saloon: 90 miles
* Talking of which, the Society of Motor Manufacturers (SMMT) and others say that the "typical" cost of electricity to charge an EV is approximately 3p per mile, compared with petrol/diesel costs of about 16ppm. In reality, the gap is closer.
This is because the SMMT bases its recharging figures largely on subsidised (such as overnight) electricity tariffs rather than standard or commercial tariffs which are more common and far costlier.
The truth is that some internal combustion-engined cars sip less than 10p-worth of diesel for every mile they travel. And at the same time some electric vehicles consume nearly the same amount of electricity every time they notch up a mile.
But these running costs are comparatively unimportant. What matters more are overall standing and running cost numbers. And that's where conventional petrols and diesels tend to slaughter EVs.


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Oh hey, so have I! *high five*
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Drumheller769 wrote:once a day for 100+ days and never missing once (you'll lose all progress if you do), that is ridiculous.
KnightExemplar wrote:but almost all Xeons are more expensive than even i7s. On the other hand
Роберт wrote:And you like Microsoft better?
Dea ex Machina wrote:Give me ONE GOOD REASON why I can't break down this pistol and make a sword! I broke down a pistol and made a BOOK in the tutorial, for heaven's sake!
SecondTalon wrote:...damn you people and your willpowers.
thorgold wrote:It looks like the major servers (something awful's Goonstation, and Baystation 12) are role-playing servers.
Whoever told you that Goonstation is an RP server is either a complete noob or a Goon troll.
Lucrece wrote:They say your race wouldn't change dialogue since they don't want people to feel like they missed out
gmalivuk wrote:If the Empire is invaders, how come so many Nords worship the first Emperor as a god?
The EGE wrote:I'm not sure I understand using Memtest and Prime95. How do I go about making a bootable USB drive for Memtest?
Zarq wrote:Amnesiasoft wrote:SirBryghtside wrote:Yeah, it's a parody of sorts.
A parody of horror? That's a recipe for disaster. Trying to make something that's already funny into something funny is a recipe for disaster.
2 words: Død snø.
Shivahn wrote:Also, upon reading the wiki page on the Ritual stone, I've decided I need to try that out. Because it looks sort of amazing.
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The FGS Conference will be here before we know it. Are you going? What do you gain out of conferences? How will you use your time at FGS 2013 to help your genealogical research? Do you have a brick wall that you are hoping to break through at FGS 2013? Do you have a research plan for The Genealogy Center at the Allen County Public Library? How will the lectures and exhibitors help your research? Will you be making a stop on your way to or from the conference to research your ancestors?
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THE Buy Egyptian Product is a negative initiative
On December 16th, 2011 an initiative has started for a "Buy Egyptian Campaign" in effort to support the ailing Egyptian Economy in 2011. There is no doubt that this initiative is derived from good values and high sense of patriotism towards Egypt. The consumer's market in majority supported the initiative, a minority stated that return [...]
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The magic community isn't the only group to be intrigued with a book about the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency and its hiring of an illusionist. Book columnists are captivated, too.
The book is "The Official CIA Manual of Trickery and Deception Declassified," compiled by H. Keith Melton and Robert Wallace. Wired News featured a brief writeup of the book and how it was linked to the agency's efforts at mind control.
The Boston Globe posted its story of the title almost a month ago, and also put together this great image gallery. The Globe coverage was also praised in a review from the L.A. Times, which is intrigued with the book's connections to the Cold War.


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In this section learn more about the history of the course and its hometown, see a selection of historic and current images of the course, learn about what the course is like today, and discover nearby historic sites.
The Dubsdread Golf Course is located in the City of Orlando in Orange County. In 1923, when Carl Dann Sr., a major Central Florida developer, had a disagreement with the Orlando Country Club, he began recruiting members to form a club on his own. Within a day, he had lined up at least 100 founding members for his new club. Construction began in that same year and Dann is believed to have been the designer. One story has it that Dann and a couple of members helped lay out the course by hitting shots through the woods. Everywhere a ball fell, a sand trap was placed.
Opening in 1924, Dubsdread derives its name from the intent of instilling dread in "dubs," or novice golfers. Along with many other well known golfers, Patty Berg, Ben Hogan, Sam Snead and Babe Zaharias played Dubsdread in the '40s and '50s, and the course hosted the Orlando Open from 1945-47. The City of Orlando purchased the golf course in the late 1970s. In 2008, the course underwent an extensive renovation, during which all 18 holes were updated and a section of the public street that had previously crossed the 17th and 18th fairways was closed.
The 18-hole, par-70 Dubsdread Golf Course features four sets of tees playing from 4,100 to 6,100 yards. Golfers are treated to the same beautiful scenery and challenges of the original course, including narrow fairways and heavily bunkered, "postage stamp" style greens.
Legend has it that Ky Laffoon, a veteran tour pro, had such a bad temper that after a particularly costly three-putt on the 18th hole, Laffoon ran to his car, pulled a gun out of the trunk, and shot the offending putter three times. Laffoon was reported to have shouted, ''That's the last time you'll three-putt on me!'' He then gathered up the pieces of the club and buried them in a sand trap by the 18th green.
Lake Eola Park – In 1899, Lake Eola Park, located in the heart of Downtown Orlando, was the site of the city's first golf course. The six holes crisscrossed over ditches, roads and even over each other. Today, the sidewalk that circles the lake is .9 miles in length, making it easy for visitors to keep track of their walking or running distances. Other activities available to park visitors include renting the iconic swan-shaped paddle boats, feeding the live swans and other birds inhabiting the park, seeing a concert or a play in the Walt Disney Amphitheater, grabbing a bite to eat or relaxing amid beautiful flower beds and a spectacular view of the Orlando skyline. Visit Lake Eola Park for more details
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Beyond Manufactured Controversy
If you're tired of the manufactured controversy over chuck Hagel's nomination as Secretary of Defense, we're with you. So help us reframe the conversation about something that actually matters. Beyond his supposedly "dovish" (better a dove than a chickenhawk, no?) views on Iran and his criticism of Israel, there is a real conversation to be had about what a Hagel appointment means for shifting U.S. policy going forward. In his latest column, AAI president Jim Zogby defends Hagel as a "thoughtful and sober advocate of the realist approach to foreign policy." Jim also stated that Hagel represents a threat and potential end to "the entire neo-conservative enterprise that led the U.S. into two failed wars in Afghanistan and Iraq." Well, we're ok with that. Because with respect to the Middle East, the last thing we need is another Defense Secretary delivering speeches about "known unknowns" and "unknown unknowns" as we brace ourselves for another unnecessary military campaign. A Hagel appointment might just be exactly what the President needs to usher in a new era of more positive U.S. foreign policy and national security policy.
Time for Another Arab American Senator
Isn't it about time there was another Arab American serving in the U.S. Senate? If you just yelled out "heck yes!" (and even if you didn't), listen up because West Virginia Democrat Congressman Nick Rahall is eyeing Senator Jay Rockefeller's seat in 2014 when the Senator retires. Rahall hasn't confirmed whether he will run, but a spokesperson for the Congressman said it's "under consideration." If he does decide to run, he will face Republican Rep. Shelley Moore Capito who has already declared her intention to run. He may also face a Democratic primary battle against West Virginia Secretary of State Natalie Tennant who hasn't yet decided whether she will seek the coveted Senate seat. Capito is likely the bigger threat to Rahall, given her popularity in the state, but Rahall remains an institution in West Virginia. Serving in Congress since 1976, he's shown time and again that he is able to adhere to his principles, while representing his constituents with distinction. We wish him the best of luck!
Guantanamo Anniversary - 11 Years Later!
Time sure flies when you're indefinitely detained. Last Friday marked the 11th anniversary of the infamous detention center in Guantanamo Bay. About 200 protesters marched in the rain yesterday on Friday to the Supreme Court to protest the indefinite detention of the 166 detainees currently languishing in the prison, the majority of whom have no charges against them and have already been cleared for release. It seems like a no-brainer for the President to live up to his promise and work towards closing the prison – not because there's political value in the decision but because it's the right thing to do. Meanwhile, Congress, which currently boasts a 9% approval rating, continues to place obstacles year after year to ensure that the Guantanamo detainees never see the light of day. Since the blatant violation of constitutional protections and international law doesn't seem to do the trick, maybe we should focus on the fact that it costs taxpayers roughly $850,000 per year per detainee to keep Guantanamo open, compared to roughly $30,000/year to keep someone in maximum solitary confinement in the U.S.
You're all familiar with Islamophobe Michele Bachmann who launched a smear campaign against Arab American and American Muslim public servants last summer. Well, after narrowly winning re-election, she's back on the House Intelligence Committee, a move that enraged groups like People for the American Way (PFAW, which had launched a campaign against Bachmann last year to get her removed from the Intelligence Committee. PFAW has revived its petition at the announcement of Bachmann's reappointment, and yesterday delivered the 178,000 petitions to House Speaker John Boehner calling for Bachmann's removal from the House Intelligence Committee. And if you felt relieved about Peter King stepping down as Chair of the House Homeland Security Committee (thanks to term limits), we're sorry to report that King was recently announced as Chair of the Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee.
Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), the current chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has been something of a recurring character in Countdown for her frequent attempts to undermine, defame, and denigrate Palestinian issues. So, when we found out that her term limit on the chairmanship expired, we were a little worried that we'd have nothing to write about. Well, good news! She's been replaced with Rep. Ed Royce, who has historically had a more open-minded and knowledgeable understanding of the region (though he has participated in anti-Muslim rallies in his home state of California). If you're concerned that Royce may not bring the same Countdown-caliber wackiness as his predecessor to the position, don't worry, Ros-Lehtinen may not be chairing the committee anymore, but she is chairing the newly-formed Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee. Looks like we'll have plenty to write about after all.
Last week, a group of Palestinians erected a "tent village" on the site of Israeli-occupied land that had been seized for Jewish settlement construction. They named the city "Bab Al Shams" after the powerful novel "Gate of the Sun" by Lebanese writer Elias Khoury, who tells the story of the Palestinian struggle through the eyes of an aging freedom fighter. A release from the village's coordinating committee stated that, "For decades, Israel has established facts on the ground as the International community remained silent in response to these violations. The time has come now to change the rules of the game, for us to establish facts on the ground - our own land." The Israeli response came as no surprise: the Israeli army attacked the camp and arrested the protestors. What came as more of a surprise, though, was the New York Times story on Bab Al-Shams, which changed titles from "Palestinians Set Up Camp in Israeli-Occupied West Bank Territory" to "Palestinians Set Up Tents Where Israel Plans Homes." Notice the oh-so-subtle difference?comments powered by Disqus


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Sorting a Dictionary ObjectBy Aaron A.
Recently an individual came on to the IRC channel which I frequent and asked a question which I had never considered: How do you sort a dictionary object by its keys? At first I didn't think much of this because I've never really thought about sorting a dictionary object, but then the idea started to build. How exactly did one go about sorting a dictionary object?
After a small amount of thought I decided that an easy approach to this problem would be to use an array as
an index for the dictionary object. Instead of reordering your dictionary object (if such a thing is
possible), simply reorder your array. I achieved this with three separate procedures: one to build the array
BuildArray), one to sort the array (
SortArray), and one to print the dictionary contents
using the array as the index (
PrintDictionary). I also wrote a single procedure that simply called
all three of these procedures so that you could, with one line of code, sort the dictionary object
Building the Array
The first step in this tutorial is to build the array, which is passed into each of the three procedures. For this example, then, you will need to create an array. Since we will be dynamically resizing the array in the
BuildArray procedure, do not give your array any bounds, simply declare it like:
Dim ArrayName. The code for the
BuildArray procedure can be seen below. It
expects two parameters - the dictionary object we wish to sort and the temporary, index array:
First we create a counter variable,
nCount, that will be used to increment the array. Next we
ReDim our array to the size of the dictionary object using the dictionary object's
Count, as its name suggests, will return how many keys we have in the dictionary object.
After that, we loop through the dictionary object using a
For Each ... Next loop and place each
key into the array.
Sorting the Array
After we have the array filled with our data, the next step is to sort it. In this case I am using a bubble sort. There are numerous articles available both here on 4Guys and on other sites regarding sorting methods. Be sure to check out Sorting a One-Dimensional Array Using Bubble Sort and Sorting Arrays with QuickSort. A bubble sort is one of the easiest sorting algorithms, hence the reason I chose to use it. Below you will find the code for the
procedure, which takes a single parameter: the array that we wish to sort. Note that this array should be the
same array that we passed into
This bit of code looks a little confusing at first. If you have never done a bubble sort, it may be best to work
through it by hand on a piece of paper first. The first step is to declare some variables which we will use.
Sorting requires two
For loops to work correctly. Our first loop will move all the way through the array from
beginning to end.
The second
For loop will only go as high as the first loop, but it will be done every time
through the first loop.
Next comes the real brains of the procedure. We compare two places in the array (which are side by side) together.
If the first item in the array is larger than the second, we swap them using a temporary string variable. This is
where the sorting is actually taking place.
This comparison is done between all pairs of items in the array until
they have all been checked and sorted. To picture this, imagine moving your two index fingers across the contents
of an array. When you increment to the next number, check your fingers. If the value being pointed at by the
finger on the left (left being closer to
0 in the array) is smaller than the value on your right
finger, swap them. Continue to move your fingers along the array until you reach the end, then move back to the
spot one to the right of your left finger and start over. This is what the two
For loops are
Now that we have our array built up and sorted, all that's left is to display the dictionary object's elements based on the ordering of this array. In Part 2 we'll look at how to accomplish this.


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Jews were gradually creating Vilnius, formed in their residential neighborhood. The Nazi occupation, it formed the small ghetto (Stiklių, Gaono, M. Antokolskio, Jewish Streets), in which violence whip around 11 000 Jews. Little Ghetto liquidated by 1941 October 21 date, but it had all Jews - were killed.
The Small ghetto was between Stiklių, Gaono, Antokolskio and Žydų streets. There were more than 12 thousand Jews jailed there. Many of them were classed as intelligentsia, hard workers and unemployable persons. The were some old architectural relics restored in this getto, iclunding several houses in Stiklių and Gaono streets. In Žydų street there were objects like a large synagogue, Gaono house of pray, the famous Strašunas library and some other buildings for religious purposes.
All these buildings were destroyed by the government of the Soviet Union. The only thing left to remind the old synagogue is a memorial for Gaonas built there. The Small ghetto was closed in 21st of October, 1941.


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Grant Award to Promote Compassion Training
I work part-time with the Center for Engaged Compassion teaching and developing curriculum for Triptykos School of Compassion. We have spent 5 years testing and refining a formation program (much like the Ignatian exercises) that actually increases people's capacity for compassionate living. This formation program is grounded in the spiritual path of Jesus–a 14 week program entitled the Certificate in Engaged Compassion.
We recently received a grant award from the 1440 Foundation (part of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation) to support our efforts in Christian-based compassion formation. The mission of 1440 is to support programs and best practices that cultivate authentic relationship skills in education, wellness, and the workplace. I am grateful for the award. You can read the 1440 announcement here.


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Not long ago, Aimee Anderson could barely walk up a flight of stairs. She weighed 260 pounds and her blood pressure was 165/100. Diagnosed with stage two hypertension, Aimee was at risk of developing heart disease, heart failure, stroke or kidney failure. Worst of all, she was only 23 years old—and headed in the wrong direction.
How did it happen? Bad habits—beginning in her teens.
"Throughout my teenage years, my weight would yo-yo, going up and down," Aimee said. "However, each time it went up, it would be higher than the last time. At age 16, when I got my driver's license, things got worse. I was then able to go wherever I wanted, whenever I wanted. I practically lived off of fast food, because I enjoyed it so much."
The fast food and soda habits that Aimee developed as a teenager carried over into her college years and beyond.
"It became typical for me to binge on fast food once or twice a day and to drink at least eight cans of Pepsi or Mountain Dew each day," Aimee said. "This continued until I weighed 260 pounds. At that point, I was constantly tired."
The Turning Point
In July of 2014, Aimee and her boyfriend joined Anytime Fitness in Concord Township, OH on a one-week trial basis.
"I had lost a couple pounds on my own, but I knew I needed to get active," Aimee said. "Anytime Fitness of Concord had been recommended to me by a friend. I had been nervous to join a gym because I was afraid of being judged. However, the owners of the gym [Anna Dey and her father, Von Hollingsworth] were friendly from the beginning. I also took advantage of the 24/7 availability, frequently going to the gym late at night. Once I started going to the club, I found I enjoyed working out and actually looked forward to it."
Small Victories Key to Big Changes
"I tried to celebrate the "small victories" along the way, as I knew I had a lot of weight to lose," Aimee said. "In addition to celebrating each 10-pound loss milestone, I had many exercise victories. The first time I ran one mile on the treadmill, I ran into Anna's office to tell her so that we could celebrate together. My other "small victories" include many 5K races, half marathons, changed eating habits (no longer binge-eating) and smaller clothing sizes (from a 26 down to a size 7/8). I had started to believe I could do this."
In addition to creating new exercise habits, Aimee learned the value of meal preparation.
"Consistency is so important," Aimee says. "Preparing healthy meals each week has been crucial to achieving and maintaining my fitness goals."
Since losing 100 pounds—and keeping the weight off for more than a year—Aimee has been enjoying herself more and doing things she never thought possible.
"One of my proudest accomplishments is completing a '24 miles in 24 hours challenge' a few months ago," Aimee said. "Several other club members and I ran one mile per hour for 24 consecutive hours to raise money for a local non-profit organization this past. This was the most physically demanding thing I have ever done."
Last month, Aimee married the love of her life, Tim Anderson, whom she credits with helping her develop new habits and stick to them. Tim, by the way, has lost more than 50 pounds since joining Anytime Fitness with Aimee two years ago.
As for advice to others on developing good habits, Aimee's recommendations are simple: "Never give up. Any progress or milestone, no matter how small, is still progress and a step in the right direction and should be celebrated."


text: Westeros #1 Posted November 24, 2016 The royal fleet under command of Lord Alyn Velaryon has returned, and received a welcome befitting heroes following their victory—alongside Dornish allies, admittedly—against the Free City of Pentos on the Stepstones. The city waited ever since word reached King's Landing that they had won their victory, and even more so when word came from Sunspear that Oakenfist and his ships had weighed anchor and begun the long journey back from Dorne to the city. The king himself was there to await his cousin and the captains, lords, and knights of his fleet. Embracing, the septon-king then spoke a blessing over them all before they departed with a grand escort. Thousands of kingslanders lined the roads and ways up to Aegon's High Hill, to cheer on Oakenfist and the heroes of the Stepstones. The feast that followed in the Red Keep was a fine affair, though as always the king ate only bare morsels. He spent much of his time in conversation with Oakenfist and the High Septon, and eventually retired. When he did, the feast grow somewhat freer—rousing songs rather than hymns came from the singers, and Ser Garlan Hunter led a number of men in a sea-shanty to the delight of onlookers. The battles on sea and land were recounted to eager listeners, as the hours whiled away. And in the morning? News from the Maidenvault: Princess Daena has once again absconded from the Maidenvault. The City Watch immediately began a search, while the Hand Prince Viserys commanded that the guard be doubled on the gates and that all who would leave the city must be closely inspected by men of his own guard who were familiar with the princess. Visit the Site! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Hello HistoryME
Thank you very much for this and for considering the museum in this matter. I am afraid that the North West is really outside our collecting area as a regional museum of the North East. We are actually considering rebuilding another pub, but already have the remains of the sadly demolished Colliery Inn from about three miles away in store here.
As you obviously appreciate, moving a building is very much a last option. I read recently that an open air museum in the Chilterns had apparently collected a mill from Cumbria, and the Welsh National Folk Museum at St Fagans obviously collect from all over Wales, but to move buildings this sort of distance is pretty exceptional, not only because it naturally massively increases the costs of staff and travelling time and accomodation, but because one is moving a structure completely out of any cultural setting. For me this pub is magnificent, but even for its date, it is subtly unlike similar buildings on Tyneside for example.
The costs of such a project are rather a 'how long is a piece of string' matter I am afraid the short answer being that this entirely depends on the quality of the job. It also depends hugely on whether it is being done by your own, experienced staff, or by contractors who may have been appointed on grounds of cost only. We have moved whole buildings or, at times, just the facades. We are currently in the last stages of rebuilding the medieval and later St Helens Church from Eston, Middlesborough, and I am confident that we will have well over 90% of all the external blocks in their original position and relationships. The internals however we could not afford to manage so closely, it was random rubble, so only the right stones have gone back into the right walls, as it were. This was due to time and money constraints at the time we rescued it 15 years ago.
The last building we collected was by contract, a bit of a risk for us but actually the firm proved to be careful and thoughtful beyond our expectations. Some museums, such as the Black Country at Dudley have always made a great effort to number every brick and replace them exactly. If I was doing a Roman building, I would do that too, but my own belief is that the more one knows and understands about the time and culture that produced the building, the more one can relax about this. For your pub, then obviously every shaped brick and all the ornamental brickwork, stone work and mullions should be recorded as a minimum. Beyond that it is a matter of ethics and preference as to how far the frontage is treated and recorded, following architectural drawings and regularised photography. Would you intend to move the whole building (I do not know to what level the interiors survive), including side and rear walls? The cellars? Another issue is whether you would reconstruct the building to 'end of working life', as William Morris might have preferred (as do I), or to 'as built'?
The first question to ask is actually 'will it come apart?' As you will appreciate, modern cements were only coming in towards the end of the Victorian period, but lime mortars can vary wildly – they are by no means always the loose white lime of the 18th and early 19th centuries used in so many rural buildings. Our Church had some C 15th mud mortar which was surprisingly hard, 1822 white lime which was very poor indeed and a pinky coal fired lime from the C 17th which was some of the hardest stuff I have dealt with: if the stones had been smaller and softer, we could have had a real problem there. Across the North East we had, in the C 19th, a lot of black 'pug lime' mortar. Frighteningly hard if kept dry, but in a wet derelict building it soon de-natures. The best thing to do is to make several careful holes in the building before committing to practicality, timescale or cost.
There is no doubt that it is absolutely always cheaper to restore and repair in situ; moving is always the most expensive. The small brick Hetton Silver Band Hall building which we recently collected costed £47,000 before asbestos stripping to dismantle and transport to store. I would imagine your pub might cost four times that as an absolute minimum? For more pictures on the Hetton Silver Band Hall deconstruction please click LINK.
I hope these thoughts are of some help and I wish you the best for your project.
Jim Rees
Beamish Living Museum of the North
Pictures and further details regarding the Smiths Arms can be found at this LINK


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It's the terrorism, stupid
Before the ink had even dried on the interim Geneva agreement between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the six negotiating powers, financial institutions and companies around the world were already competing with one another to resume their economic relations with the outlaw regime in Tehran. The banks, oil industry and high-tech companies that had to be painfully dragged and coerced by the United States into complying with the international sanctions against Iran, are now eager to go back to their business-as-usual operations. The sketchy international deal that was cobbled together will serve only one thing…to ensure the survival of Iran's extremist government by staving off the government's economic collapse. Achieving anything more…such as ending, or even slowing down, Iran's efforts to develop nuclear weapons is highly unlikely.
But even if the Geneva agreement were to miraculously accomplish that crucial objective, it totally fails to address the past and current efforts of Iran to promote and finance terror around the world.
Iran has been on the US Department of State's list of nations that sponsor terrorism since January 19, 1984. And, today, Tehran remains the foremost provider of material support and training to terrorist groups such as Hezbollah, Hamas, the Islamic Jihad and the Mahdi Army. Tehran's proxies have been sent to further destabilize Iraq and Afghanistan; and in Syria, they provide much of the muscle to the Assad regime in its continued violence against its own people.
And, Tehran's violence is not limited to the Middle East. The 1982 bombing of the Marine Corp barracks in Lebanonwhich killed more than 400 U.S. servicemen was funded by Iran. And, more recently the United States' official 9/11 Commission determined that Iran played a significant role in the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, DC. Elsewhere around the world, it was Tehran which ordered and paid for the 1994 attack on the Jewish community center in Buenos Aires that resulted in the murder of 87 innocent civilians and the maiming of 100 others (prosecutors in Argentina have identified and indicted Iranian officials as criminally liable in the bombing).. More recently, Hezbollah, trained and financed by the Iranian regime, was responsible for the terrorist shooting deaths of nine Israeli tourists in Bulgaria and a thwarted attempted terrorist attack in Cyprus.
Despite the diplomatic high-fiving and celebratory toasts over the Geneva agreement, we must remember that Iran was, and still is, an international pariah long before it ever began to try and enrich uranium. Regardless of what occurs at the Natanz and Arak nuclear facilities, the sanctions must not be relaxed; Iran must continue to face economic ruin until it ceases to be a rogue state that promotes terrorism around the world and suppresses its own citizenry.
After many years of sanctions, there were signs that the Iranian people were pushing back against their rulers…the murderous regime was finally on the ropes. If we ever hope to change the course of history, now is the time to increase the pressure, not reverse it.


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"When I think of this song," Gary Louris started to explain before launching into the Jayhawks' most famous tune, "Blue," "I always think of the Byrds. … Anyone here see the original Byrds?"
It was a fitting question, seeing as this capacity crowd at Solana Beach's Belly Up Tavern was finally seeing the more-or-less original Jayhawks for the first time in more than 15 years.
But I still can't say with certainty whether Louris meant Byrds (one of the Jayhawks clear forebears) or Hitchcock's The Birds? If you were there, maybe you misunderstood his mumbling too – didn't he add something to the effect of "it was set in California anyway"?
In any case, Mark Olson, Louris' fellow singer-songwriter in this reunited lineup of the seminal alt-country group, wasn't about to let his train of thought get very far.
"I dunno, Gary … I saw a mallard duck today. Biggest ducks in the world there at the Half Moon Inn. If you get really hungry," he told the audience, "there are ducks the size of geese down there."
Tuesday's Jayhawks show, the first of three Southern California stops, was superb despite having several mildly awkward between-song moments like that, instances where I couldn't tell you whether Louris and Olson's stumbling over one another was deliberate and quirky or the root of festering frustration. It's curious how these two have spent so many years together – a decade to start, plus seven years of touring and occasional new music since 2005 – yet they can still seem so much like oil and water when they're side by side on stage.
They are innately folk (Olson) and rock (Louris), and they take to fusing the two like mallards take to San Diego hotels, apparently. No offense to Louris' post-Olson Jayhawks records, which were exceptionally retro-modern in entirely different ways, from eclectically experimental (1997's Sound of Lies) to pop-modern (2000's Smile) to once again rustically acoustic (2003's Rainy Day Music). But hearing the '95 Jayhawks pick up virtually where they left off is something to marvel over.
And still, throughout their run of terrific albums – including last September's Mockingbird Time, their first together as the Jayhawks in more than 15 years and their first for Rounder Records after a decade with Rick Rubin's American Recordings – Louris and Olson have never fully blended their two musical forces so much as enabled them to meet in the middle and lace tentacles.
Then again, there probably wouldn't have been any Jayhawks at all if Louris and Olson were too simpatico. They are the yin and yang of Neil Young personified – Olson his reedier fragile side, Louris his soulful/mournful holler – and it's that slight tonal clash, nasally plaintive yet smooth like fine whisky, that still makes them distinctive. Without it, they might have been just another country-rock clone.
Instead, with R.E.M. as some kinda inspiration, the Jayhawks steadily rose out of the Twin Cities scene (the same one that begat Paul Westerberg and the Replacements and Bob Mould and Hüsker Dü) and slowly brought Buffalo Springfield, the Byrds, the Band and Gram Parsons back to life at a time at a time when hardly anyone outside of Nashville dared to sound twangy. Lucinda Williams was at it, sure, and at a snail's pace, and Steve Earle and Rosanne Cash and Nick Lowe were fast becoming the impeccable traditionalists they've always been. But they were also slightly older to begin with.
By comparison, the Jayhawks still seemed like young pups when they hit their Olson/Louris peak with two perfect records from the '90s, Hollywood Town Hall (1992) and Tomorrow the Green Grass (1995). In terms of the evolution of what has become the Americana catch-all, from the start they were at least a chronological step or two ahead of Uncle Tupelo, that other, far more fractured flannel-clad giant of the No Depression movement.
(Enthusiasts, pardon the history lesson, but it's worth pointing out to those unaware that UT gave rise to both Jay Farrar/Son Volt and Jeff Tweedy/Wilco, the latter of whom Louris self-deprecatingly jabbed. Noticing that someone close to the stage had purchased a Jayhawks tote bag, he snarked: "I feel like Wilco.")
Back when the 'Hawks were in their prime – though they hardly sound far from that mark now – music was rife with not enough good grunge and a lot of forgettable schlock, whether sprung from Alternative Nation's corporate coffers or just prime-grade pop intended for the top of the charts. Somehow out of that murk the Jayhawks took subdued flight, politely rocking like a souped-up Sweetheart of the Rodeo, harmonizing sweetly like an offbeat Everly Brothers.
And here they've glided in again, for their first extensive swing through this area behind Mockingbird Time, including Wednesday night's encore at the seated Coach House and Thursday's wrap-up at the biggest of the three venues, Avalon in Hollywood. (They also return at the end of April to appear at the sold-out Stagecoach festival, not far from Olson's adopted home of Joshua Tree.)
Things are just as they were in '95: Karen Grotberg, who joined in time for Green Grass, is back on piano; Tim O'Reagan is once again behind the drums; bassist Marc Perlman remains the only other original member dating back to the Jayhawks self-titled 1986 debut. The experience of seeing the quintet again is so rewarding for longtime fans, it borders on nostalgia I find hard to put into sensible words. This must be the way certain boomer parents must have felt when they finally got to see the Everlys on stage again in the mid-'80s: there's such deep satisfaction in hearing old favorites like these that over-thinking it can chill the warmth.
Short of full-album replays of Green Grass and Town Hall, I heard everything I had hoped for: a tender "Two Hearts," a jaunty "Angelyne," all four voices (minus Perlman) enriching "I'd Run Away," a perfectly laid-back handling of "Blue." Better still, I came to realize just how resolutely these older Jayhawks are operating these days. This endeavor hasn't been undertaken aimlessly: the new material is as strong as their best ever was.
"Cinnamon Love" is a moodily enveloping Neil Young appropriation worth of its title demands, dappled with traces of America and Poco. Freshly cut gems like "Closer to Your Side" and the jangle joy of "She Walks in So Many Ways" prove to be as sunny-sky beautiful as expected standbys like "Miss Williams' Guitar" and "Take Me with You (When You Go)," although the latter was bolstered by one of several outstanding solos from Louris.
He simply got more and more fired up on his Gibson SG as the 20-song-plus set wore on – without the band itself ever seeming like they were doing more than sauntering through another late-night bar set. ("Wichita," check. "Waiting for the Sun," check.) Ah, well: The finest tunesmiths aren't always so compelling to watch, as anyone who ever sat through a Jackson Browne concert can attest. Sometimes the best of the bunch are better off worrying about making their songs timeless rather than their personalities timely.
Photos by Marina Chavez.


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I want children to know that they should try to put others before themselves and always trust in God
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Within the pages of Rita Robertson's new book, The Most Important Animal In The Garden, ($9.99, paperback, 9781498474368; $4.99, e-book, 9781498474375) young readers will find a delightful story about animals who get a visit from God. He instructs the animals to be kind, share their food, and show lots of love to each other in his temporary absence. A special little lamb journeys through the garden to help all of the other animals and set a good Christian example. However, the other animals would not accept the lamb's help. A mean snake disrupts the group, takes charge and creates lies and doubt in the minds of the animals. Can the little lamb convince the other animals to ignore the lying snake? This book provides a wonderful lesson for children – a lesson to always trust in God. Adding to the charm of this story are full color illustrations – from little flowers and butterflies to the adorable animals – each hand sketched and delicately painted with watercolors by James Eagle Robertson.
"I believe everyone should be kind and love one another," states the author. "I want children to know that they should try to put others before themselves and always trust in God."
Rita Robertson is the mother of six children, the adoring grandmother of thirteen – and a great grandmother, too. She is a professional cake decorator, a Sunday school teacher and now a proud first time author. She believes God gave her this story to do great things in His name. One night while lying in bed, she was reading her bible and this story just entered into her thoughts. She grabbed a pen and paper and wrote the entire story. It's a book to be treasured by children for years to come.
Xulon Press, a division of Salem Media Group, is the world's largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 15,000 titles published to date. Retailers may order The Most Important Animal In The Garden through Ingram Book Company and/or Spring Arbor Book Distributors. The book is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.
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I know, I know, selling is scary. Will the customer like your product? Will you seem too pushy? Will you not push enough? What if they reject you? How do you even start? These are many of the questions my clients ask me. The truth is selling is not as hard as you think. Just like anything you do there is a process. Following the process will help take the fear out of selling. The more you do it the easier it becomes and the better you get at it. As entrepreneurs we need to get over our fear because without sales there is no business. Even if you hire great salespeople, business owners who involve themselves in sales have better results. Buyers love when the owner cares enough about their business to interact with them. Here are my 5 tips to selling your brand to store.
1. Have a brand story
Your Brand Story is the narrative that, in the telling, portrays the heart and soul of your brand and emotionally connects your brand with the consumer. Calling an account and telling them you have contemporary dresses does not have the same impact as telling the story behind your contemporary dresses. We used to call it romancing the brand.
2. Create a target list of stores
One of the mistakes that I see salespeople make is trying to sell their product to everyone. If you think about it, you realize there is a certain kind of store that gets your ideal customer. Those are the retailers you want to sell to. They not only will be more interested in your collection but chances are will be more successful with your line.
3. Identify the decision maker
It's all well and good to speak to salespeople or gatekeepers at a store in order to get a lay of the land. But don't count on them to sell your product to the buyer. No one knows your product like you do and the best way to communicate it's greatness is to talk to the decision maker yourself.
4. Come up with a strategy
Planning your approach is key. Are you doing an email campaign, a phone campaign, direct mail , or all of the above. A specific strategy consistently applied bears the best results. As the owner you are the one who needs to set it up.
5. Ask for the sale
I still can't believe how many sales people never ask their prospect or customer for a buying decision! You need to actually ask. It is not enough to just make a great presentation and expect that to close the sale. Salespeople sometimes think if the customer wanted it they would have bought it. But the truth is some buyers need a nudge. Besides if you don't ask than if there are customer objections you won't be able to counter them. Once I was trying to sell a store chain. I kept calling the buyer for the order. When I finally got her on the phone she explained that the reason she hadn't placed the order yet was she was trying to place her basics first and she needed to find a company that made them. I ended up offering her the basics which I made especially for her and she placed a half of a million dollar order. Not bad!
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Hilal Kohistani is the main antagonist of the 2000 Bollywood film Mission Kashmir. He is a Pathan leader of a terrorist group bent on destroying India by escalating the conflicts around Kashmir.
He was portrayed by Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff.
Hilal is considered to be very manipulative and passive-aggressive in general. When Altaaf Khan was brought under Hilal's care, he considers him to be his very own 'child.' Hilal used Altaaf's hatred as a means to achieve his own goals, all the while encouraging Altaaf to avenge his family's wrongful death at the hands of Khan. He is also very religious, as he believes that he and his men are doing the work on behalf of the name of Islam. However, it turns out that Hilal doesn't care about anyone (including Altaaf); as he was willing to kill one of his young men and lie to the others that the young man pulled the trigger on himself. He even secretly ordered the death of Atlaaf if the latter doesn't consent that the true targets would be the holy shrines instead of the Prime Minister.
Beneath the passive and religious man is nothing more than a heartless, cold-blooded, manipulative terrorist bent on creating chaos for the sake of chaos. Hilal is a man who thinks of killing others and destroying lives to get what he wants; he is even willing to sacrifice his own life for his cause, as he deliberately sets off a bomb before being fatally shot by Altaaf, just to give his men enough time to launch the missiles against the holy shrines, though Altaaf manages to stop them from doing so.
During his early days, Hilal stated that he was captured by Russians who silted his neck, and that he couldn't hold up his head for a week.
He first appeared in the movie, when he was introduced to a businessman, who is a mastermind of a terrorist operation called "Mission Kashmir", which involves killing the Indian Prime Minster during his visit to Srinagar, or as it was told. The businessman is willing to give in supplies to Hilal and his men to ensure their cooperation, to which Hilal assures that the operation will go well as long he has his right-hand man Altaaf Khan. It was revealed earlier that Altaaf was found and raised by Hilal after attempting to kill his adoptive father, the Senior Superitendent of Police Iniyat Khan. The reason behind this was that Khan was involved of a successful operation to wipe out a wanted terrorist named Malik Ul Khan, which has tragically caused the lives of Atlaaf's parents and sister right before Atlaaf's eyes, an act that has scarred both Altaaf and Khan for life. Taking advantage of the traumatized boy, Hilal had brainwashed Altaaf into thinking that he and his men act according to made up Islamic principles and trained him to become a terrorist for 10 years.
Hilal assigns Altaaf to complete the first task of Mission Kashmir, which is to blow up the local TV tower of Srinagar on Khan's birthday. Though the task was a complete success, this led the media to brand Atlaaf as a wanted terrorist for his involvement, much to Altaaf's despair. Hilal manages to avert this by having Altaaf safely hidden in one of their secret hideouts. Hilal would later attempt to help Altaaf plan an assassination attempt on Khan by planting a bomb on Khan's briefcase, though this backfired when Khan's wife Neelima fell victim to it by accident, much to the distraught of Khan and Altaaf (who screams in remorseful agony of killing her, since she used to raise him as her son before he ran away).
After Khan and his men manage to infiltrate one of Hilal's men's hideouts, they discover evidence and information about Mission Kashmir. After going through some cassette tapes, Khan and his men soon learn of a horrible truth: the true goal for Mission Kashmir was to blow up the local Hindu and Muslim temples of Srinagar with missiles in order to escalate Hindu-Muslim conflict across the subcontinent, thereby dividing Kashmir and turning it into a war zone. It also turns out that the attack on the TV tower was planned by Hilal and his conspirators to spread the rumor of the attempted assassination on the Prime Minister to cover up their tracks. Khan also realized that Hilal has kept the true goal of Mission Kashmir as a secret from Altaaf, for he feared that the young man wouldn't approve of it if being told; this was evident of when Altaaf heads over to prepare for the launches, Hilal secretly tells one of his men to keep an eye of Altaaf and orders his death if he doesn't consent over the true targets.
By staging a fire in the jail that allows one of the bomb-briefcase men to escape, Khan and his men manage to track down and capture Hilal in his hideout, but they are distraught to hear that Altaaf and the other terrorists have left to launch the missiles at an undisclosed location. Deciding to play wise on this, Khan offers to make a deal with Hilal: going under the false pretense of allowing Hilal and his men to continue forward with Mission Kashmir in exchange for Altaaf, whom Khan swore to kill. He secretly lies to Hilal that he is more occupied with revenge for Neelima's death rather than doing his job of serving his country. Seeing that Khan's 'hatred' of Altaaf is worthy of a Pathan's duty, Hilal accepts the deal, and to ensure no other mistake will be made, Khan goes alone with Hilal to the terrorists' hideouts.
As Hilal and Khan reach the swamps, Hilal tells Altaaf of Khan's whereabouts. At that point, an enraged Altaaf starts attacking a weary Khan to exact revenge for his family's murder. While doing so, Khan reveals to him the true goals of Mission Kashmir, stating that Kashmir will be turned into a living hell if the missiles are to strike the holy shrines, since thousands of people are currently attending in congregation. Hilal angrily orders Altaaf to shoot Khan in the head. Khan, expressing his dear love for Altaaf and remorse for killing his family, is willing to accept his fate, but begs Altaaf to stop Hilal and his plans. As Altaaf struggles to do it, he remembers that he once knew about the shrines Neelima took him to and the comment Neelima said about choosing sides during her visit earlier. Unwilling to betray his mother, Atlaaf decides to abandon his plan of revenge and shoots Hilal.
Just as Khan orders the other terrorists to step away from the launchers, Altaaf aims the gun at Hilal, berating him for all the lies, hypocrisy, and treachery he has done in the name of their religion, and is now prepared to put him out of his misery. Just as Altaaf shoots Hilal to his death, Hilal (with a evil smile) sets off a bomb to distract Altaaf and Khan before he dies, allowing Hilal's remaining men to regain hold of the launchers and prepare to blow up the holy shrines. As Khan guns down several terrorists, Altaaf redeems himself by grabbing a spare launcher and using it to destroy the other launchers and kill the remaining terrorists to save the shrines. Khan and Altaaf then dive into the swamps and they both evade from the explosions of the hideouts caused by Altaaf's act of redemption.
As Khan and Altaaf forgive each other for their past mistakes and reconcile as father and son, the plans of Mission Kashmir are revealed to the public by the media following the deaths of Hilal and his men, and the terrorist sponsor's hideout is found by Kashmiri police, who shoot the sponsor offscreen as he tries to get away after killing two of his associates. As such, the terrorists' plans for chaos against Kashmir have finally died in vain.


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LEWIS, CARL ERIC (1952–2008). Carl Eric Lewis, attorney, judge, and musician, was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, on January 29, 1952. He attended Moody High School and achieved distinction for his athletic accomplishments, including All-District honors and credit for scoring the first touchdown for the school's football team. Upon graduation, he attended Yale University, where he also played football and earned All-Ivy League honors. He received a B.A. in English and eventually attended the University of Texas School of Law and graduated in 1979.
In Corpus Christi, Lewis worked in public service as an assistant city attorney and an assistant county attorney. He also worked in the firm of Tinker, Tor & Lewis as a criminal defense lawyer. In 1992 Lewis was elected Nueces County attorney. He was subsequently appointed and then eventually elected as judge of the County Court at Law No. 5 in Nueces County in 1999. During his professional career, Lewis was known as a strong advocate for children's rights. As a judge, he presided over numerous juvenile cases that dealt with child abuse and neglect, gang violence, and custody issues. At some point, he married and had two children.
In 1994 Lewis was asked to help out with a talent show fundraiser for the Women's Shelter of South Texas. The musically-inclined Lewis put together a group largely made up of fellow lawyer musicians to perform at the event. Thus began the band Carl Lewis and the Deadbeats. Lewis, the frontman, sang vocals and played harmonica. Founding members included David Bright (guitar), Tyner Little (guitar), and Mike Gilmore (drums). Other performers included Jim Lago and Rey Martinez (saxophone), Doug Adams (bass), Mike Ser (keyboards), and David Marroquín (drums). Lewis's son Ben and Bright's son Austin also later played with the band.
What started as a one-time performance, evolved into almost fifteen years of community service through musical gigs. After their initial show, the founding band members agreed to meet for weekly rehearsals and jam sessions. Soon, they were asked to play for another charity event. Eventually, Carl Lewis and the Deadbeats performed approximately twenty to twenty-five shows a year. The gigs were all played free of charge to help raise money for charitable organizations. The group performed primarily blues, which included covers of Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Howlin' Wolf, and Willie Dixon, but Lewis also wrote several numbers of his own, with guitarist Tyner Little.
The group performed at charity functions throughout the Coastal Bend area and South Texas and gained the reputation as blues-loving lawyers who used their talents to help out numerous nonprofit organizations. According to guitarist/attorney David Bright: "The vision was Carl's to form a blues group that followed their hearts and don't give two hoots about selling records and tee shirts or making nice with corporate sponsors. Instead, the band would play what we wanted, the music we loved and focus on playing fundraisers for worthy causes."
Their shows included functions for Incarnate Word Academy, the NAACP, Coastal Bend Brothers and Sisters, YMCA, March of Dimes, and a Court Appointed Special Advocates event. In 2004 Carl Lewis and the Deadbeats opened for country singer and former Corpus Christi resident Don Williams at a scholarship fundraiser for Del Mar College. In 2006 Lewis was honored with the Cecil E. Burney Humanitarian Award given by the Corpus Christi Bar Association for his "community service performed outside his…professional life."
Lewis was also quite active in other civic affairs. He served on the boards of YMCA, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Coastal Bend, and the Molina-Greenwood Nursery School. He was also instrumental in introducing Adoption Day in Nueces County in 2004—an event designed to celebrate the adoptions of foster parents and children.
Carl Lewis died suddenly on October 25, 2008, of complications from respiratory distress. More than 1,000 people attended his funeral at Corpus Christi Cathedral. He was survived by his mother, June Lewis, son Benjamin, and daughter Hayden Summer.
Initially the music group, having lost their frontman, decided to disband. Shortly afterward, they reconsidered and chose to continue performing as the Deadbeats. They added Kristine Stevenson as lead vocalist. In February 2009 the Deadbeats performed at a benefit concert at Del Mar College. The event, titled "A Musical Tribute to Carl Lewis," earned proceeds for a new Carl Lewis Memorial Scholarship for the college's music department. Carl Lewis and the Deadbeats were inducted into the South Texas Music Walk of Fame in 2009.
"Carl Lewis and The Deadbeats Known for Aiding Non-profits Pro Bono," Del Mar College Campus Events (http://www.delmar.edu/events.php?newsid=1389), accessed September 18, 2011. Corpus Christi Caller–Times, October 29, 2008; February 1, 2009. The Deadbeats (http://www.thedeadbeats.net/theDeadbeats/Welcome.html), accessed September 18, 2011. "'A Music Tribute to Carl Lewis' Scholarship Fundraiser Set for Feb. 16," Corpus Christi Daily (http://www.corpuschristidaily.com/article¬detail¬new.cfm?id=5521), accessed September 18, 2011. Texas House Resolution No. 530 (http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/81R/billtext/html/HR00530I.htm ), accessed September 18, 2011.
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Lookin' out my back door
Maybe I should have titled this 'anchoring 101'. A week or so ago, we had our first overnight anchoring experience. It went well. But we did learn some things in the process like avoid getting to your destination at dark. That's a no brainer. We knew this already. But as luck was not on our side that night, we ran aground just before dark, causing us to find an anchoring spot in the dark. Fortunately we had followed the rules and came into the area at low tide, so that as the tide came in, it lifted us off. There were some folks at the nearby marina sitting out on their boats watching the sunset that had seen our predictiment and offered their help over the VHF radio. They were very helpful and didn't make us feel like fools. That's the way sailors are.
I have found that I tend to cook during stressful situations. I'm not sure why I do that. Maybe because it takes my mind off things. After finally getting unstuck, we worked together dropping the anchor. I held the spot light and shined it on the marker ahead of us, while keeping the boat behind us in view from time to time. We dropped the anchor, ate dinner and checked many times to make sure we weren't dragging the anchor before finally going to bed.
Next morning, we woke up right where we were supposed to be. That's always a good thing. Now to enjoy the scenery. Sitting on the back of the boat, lookin out my back door, drinking coffee and watching the dolphin come around. I never get tired of seeing the dolphin swim by our boat, and hear them blow out as they surface. I had never seen so many dolphin at once and I was loving it. Keith decided to do some rowing in the dinghy to get some exercise and check out the area. Then he came back and got me so I could try out some dinghy fishing. I was not successful. But it was still fun. The weather that day was perfect. Our plan was to only anchor over night but since it was so nice, we decided to stay a few more nights. That meant enduring the storm the next day. Storms are going to happen, and you try to avoid them if you can. We didn't think this storm was going to be too bad. And we were right. It was intense for a bit, but passed fairly quickly. And the sunset that night was amazing. We never get tired of sunsets. They seem so much nicer living on the water, or maybe its because we are less stressed and can enjoy them more.
It was good practice for us to anchor. It reminded me that I can do better conserving water, and reducing my trash, as well as reminding me that if I wanted electricity, I would have to fire up the generator. Its amazing how quickly you can get used to not having everyday comforts. I didn't seem to miss turning on the tv, or heaven forbid, the hair dryer. We have lights and can cook without having to start the generator, but to charge iPads and the laptop we needed the generator. I'm sure our boat neighbors were grateful we had a honda. Its very quiet for generators.
So our plan is to go and do it all over again. Maybe this time without the running aground part. And hopefully getting there when its still light. We plan on doing it for a month this time. Its good practice for us, plus it saves us dock fees for a month. We plan on taking our bicycles with us so we can use the city dock and ride our bikes on Jekyll island. We can always dinghy over for stuff like ice, milk and laundry and of course wifi. Maybe next time I will do better with my fishing. We just might starve if I don't figure out something and quick!


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As the busy co-founder of the cool new tech startup Storefront, Tristan came to CAMP to reconnect with others and with nature offline. And he did exactly that! "My main reason for coming here was to do more with my hands and get back to nature... I'm on my computer 15-16 hours a day, so having a chance to get back to nature while also talking with people and networking is great."
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Introducing: Bittersweet Design Boutique
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For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to do something creative with my life. After many struggles and several large obstacles that were put in my path, I have learned to overcome my greatest fears and take a leap of faith in order to follow my dreams. New challenges are put before my EVERY DAY, but each time I somehow get through it, making me more knowledgeable and confident that my former hobbies will be transformed into a successful career. Trust me, it's a little scary at times!
Years and years of drawing, crafting, designing and daydreaming has resulted in the formation of Bittersweet Design Boutique, which will provide a creative outlet for brides, mothers and small business owners alike. Our goal is to create unique, professional designs that will stand out and leave people asking, "Where did you get that?" Whether you're in need of a new logo or a wedding invitation, you've come to the right place!
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