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Colon Cancer Genetic Testing
What Is Colon Cancer Genetic Testing?
Colon cancer genetic testing is a blood test that can tell you whether you carry rare changed, or mutated, genes that can cause colon cancer. Although most people who get colon cancer do not have one of these mutated genes, having them greatly increases your chance of getting colon cancer.
Colon cancer develops in the large intestine when cells change and grow out of control. Colon cancer is also called colorectal cancer, because it can occur in both the colon and in the lowest section of the colon, which is called the rectum.
Colon cancer almost always begins as small growths on the inner wall of the colon called polyps. A doctor can find and remove polyps during a colonoscopy, a test in which a doctor uses a flexible video camera or scope to look at the inside of the colon. If a close member of your family, such as your brother, sister, or parent, has had colon cancer, talk with your doctor about colonoscopy screening.
The most common genetic changes related to colon cancer are familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) and hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC). In these conditions, screening often starts even sooner than age 40.
Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP)
FAP develops because of a changed gene that causes hundreds or thousands of polyps to grow in the colon. The number of polyps increases with age. If one of your parents has FAP, you have a 50% chance of having the changed gene and the disease.
Everyone who has FAP will get colorectal cancer if they are not treated. They can develop polyps in their 20s and 30s, or even earlier. People who have FAP need to have their colons removed to prevent colon cancer.
Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC) or Lynch syndrome
HNPCC can cause polyps in the colon, but not as many as FAP. Changes in any of one or more different genes can cause HNPCC. These changes also increase the risk of getting other cancers, including cancer of the endometrium, ovaries, stomach, urinary tract, small intestine, skin, brain, and liver.
Having the gene change related to HNPCC does not mean you definitely will develop colon cancer. But it does increase your chances of getting colon cancer at a younger age. And the cancer is more likely to grow faster. It also increases your chances of other cancers, so screening for endometrial or other cancers may be important. If a person has an HNPCC gene change, he or she has a 50% chance of passing this gene on to a child.
If you have a very strong family history of colon cancer, you may want to have a blood test to look for changed genes. These things are common in families with HNPCC:
- You have at least three relatives who have had colon cancer, endometrial cancer, or another HNPCC-related cancer, and at least one of the relatives is a parent, brother, or sister.
- Those relatives are spread over two generations in a row (for example, a grandparent and a parent).
- One of those relatives had colorectal or endometrial cancer before age 50.
Testing is more useful when the family member who has colon cancer, FAP, or HNPCC also tests positive for the abnormal gene. If your relative who has the condition does not test positive, this means he or she does not have the changed gene. If your relative doesn't have the changed gene, most likely you don't either, so you would not need to be tested for this changed gene. But you would still have a high risk. This means you would need to be watched closely by your doctor and have careful screening.
What Do the Results Mean?
Colon cancer genetic testing is a blood test that looks for the changed (mutated) genes that cause colon cancer. Although most people who get colon cancer do not have one of these mutated genes, having them greatly increases your chance of getting colon cancer.
A positive result means that you may have one of the changed genes that causes FAP or HNPCC. It also means that, without treatment, your chances of getting colon cancer are very high.
If you have a positive result, you will be able to take action that may help you and your family members live longer. This includes starting screening at a younger age and having screening tests more often.
A negative result means that none of these genes were found in your blood sample.
How Accurate Is the Test?
Although these blood tests are highly reliable, no test is 100% accurate. The test cannot tell you when or whether you will develop colon cancer. Testing negative for an inherited colon cancer gene does not mean you will never get colon cancer. It means your risk of colon cancer is about the same as that of the average person.
There are many different genetic mutations that can lead to FAP or HNPCC. Genetic testing does not find all of them. Because of this, a person may have a normal genetic test but still have an increased chance of having an inherited colon cancer.
Should I Be Tested?
The decision to be tested for genetic colon cancer is personal. You may have emotional, financial, and family reasons for taking or not taking the test. Also, there is the possibility that if you do test positive, you may have difficulty getting life insurance, long-term care insurance, or disability insurance.
You might choose to be tested because:
- You have a family history of colon cancer. This means you have a parent, brother, sister, or child who has colon cancer, FAP, or HNPCC and they have tested positive for the abnormal gene.
- You have a personal history of more than 20 colon polyps, especially at a young age.
- You have received genetic counseling, understand the risks and benefits of testing, and feel that the benefits outweigh the risks. A genetic counselor can help you make well-informed decisions.
What Is Genetic Counseling?
Information from genetic testing can have a profound impact on your life. Genetic counselors are trained to explain the test and its results, but you make the decision about whether to have the test. A genetic counselor can help you make well-informed decisions. Ask to have genetic counseling before making a decision about testing. Genetic counseling can help you and your family:
- Understand medical facts, including what causes diseases, how a diagnosis is made, and what you may be able to do to help you manage a disease.
- Understand how your family history contributes to the development of a disease.
- Understand what you can do to help prevent colon cancer or a recurrence.
- Learn about caring for a family member who has a genetic disease, including getting referrals to specialists or joining support groups.
Genetic counselors are trained to help you and your family make informed decisions. They are sensitive to the physical and emotional aspects of these decisions. Your privacy and confidentiality are carefully protected.
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- Matloff ET, Bonadies DC (2011). Genetic counseling. In VT DeVita Jr. et al., eds., DeVita, Hellman and Rosenberg's Cancer: Principles and Practice of Oncology, 9th ed., pp. 631–638. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
- National Cancer Institute (2012). Genetics of Colorectal Cancer PDQ—Health Professional Version. Available online: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/genetics/colorectal/healthprofessional/allpages.
- National Comprehensive Cancer Network (2012). Colorectal cancer screening. Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology, version 1. Available online: http://www.nccn.org/professionals/physician_gls/f_guidelines.asp#site.
- Shivdasani RA (2011). Molecular biology of colorectal cancer. In VT DeVita Jr. et al., eds., DeVita, Hellman and Rosenberg's Cancer: Principles and Practice of Oncology, 9th ed., pp. 1074–1083. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
- Stoffel EM, Syngal S (2012). Hereditary gastrointestinal cancer syndromes. In NJ Greenberger et al., eds., Current Diagnosis and Therapy: Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Endoscopy, 2nd ed., pp. 287–296. New York: McGraw-Hill.
- Syngal S, Katrinos F (2012). Colorectal cancer screening. In NJ Greenberger et al., eds., Current Diagnosis and Therapy: Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Endoscopy, 2nd ed., pp. 273–286. New York: McGraw-Hill.
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43 U.S. Code § 619 - Increase in capacity of existing generating equipment at Hoover Powerplant; construction of Colorado River bridge crossing
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(a) Hoover Powerplant generating equipment; increase in capacity; improvement of appurtenances; authorization of Secretary
The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to increase the capacity of existing generating equipment and appurtenances at Hoover Powerplant (hereinafter in this subchapter referred to as "uprating program"); and to improve parking, visitor facilities, and roadways and to provide additional elevators, and other facilities that will contribute to the safety and sufficiency of visitor access to Hoover Dam and Powerplant (hereinafter in this subchapter referred to as "visitor facilities program").
(b) Construction of Colorado River bridge crossing; authorization of Secretary
The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to construct a Colorado River bridge crossing, including suitable approach spans, immediately downstream from Hoover Dam for the purpose of alleviating traffic congestion and reducing safety hazards. This bridge shall not be a part of the Boulder Canyon project and shall neither be funded nor repaid from the Colorado River Dam Fund or the Lower Colorado River Basin Development Fund.
Source(Pub. L. 98–381, title I, § 101,Aug. 17, 1984, 98 Stat. 1333.)
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This subchapter, was in the original "this Act", meaning Pub. L. 98–381, Aug. 17, 1984, 98 Stat. 1333, which enacted this subchapter and sections 7274 and 7275 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, and amended sections 617a, 617b, 618, 618a, 618e, 618k, and 1543 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note below and Tables.
Short Title of 2011 Amendment
Pub. L. 112–72, § 1,Dec. 20, 2011, 125 Stat. 777, provided that: "This Act [amending section 619a of this title] may be cited as the 'Hoover Power Allocation Act of 2011'."
Short Title
Pub. L. 98–381, § 1,Aug. 17, 1984, 98 Stat. 1333, provided that: "This Act [enacting this subchapter, provisions set out as notes under sections 617 and 618 of this title and section 839b of Title 16, Conservation, sections 7274 and 7275 and provisions set out as a note under section 7133 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, and amending sections 617a, 617b, 618, 618a, 618e, 618k, and 1543 of this title] may be cited as the 'Hoover Power Plant Act of 1984'."
Hoover Dam Miscellaneous Sales
Pub. L. 106–461, Nov. 7, 2000, 114 Stat. 1989, provided that:"SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
"This Act may be cited as the 'Hoover Dam Miscellaneous Sales Act'."SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
"Congress finds that—
"(1) the sale and distribution of general public information about the use of public land and water areas for recreation, fish, wildlife, and other purposes serve significant public benefits;
"(2) publications and other materials educate the public and provide general information about Bureau of Reclamation programs and projects;
"(3) in 1997, more than 1,000,000 visitors, including 300,000 from foreign countries, toured the Hoover Dam;
"(4) hundreds of thousands of additional visitors stopped to view the dam;
"(5) visitors often ask to purchase maps, publications, and other items to enhance their experience or serve educational purposes;
"(6) in many cases the Bureau of Reclamation is the sole source of those items;
"(7) the Bureau is in a unique position to fulfill public requests for those items; and
"(8) as a public agency, the Bureau should be responsive to the public by having appropriate items available for sale."SEC. 3. PURPOSES.
"The purposes of this Act are—
"(1) to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to offer for sale to members of the public that visit the Hoover Dam Visitor Center educational materials and memorabilia; and
"(2) to use revenue from those sales to repay the costs relating to construction of the Hoover Dam Visitor Center."SEC. 4. AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT SALES.
"With respect to the Hoover Dam, the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation, may—
"(1) conduct sales of—
"(A) materials generated by the Bureau of Reclamation such as posters, maps, brochures, photographs, and similar publications, videotapes, and computer information discs that are related to programs or projects of the Bureau; and
"(B) memorabilia and other commemorative items that depict programs or projects of the Bureau;
"(2) convert unneeded property or scrap material into Bureau memorabilia for sale purposes; and
"(3) enter into agreements with nonprofit organizations, other Federal agencies, State and local governments, and commercial entities for—
"(A) the production or sale of items described in paragraphs (1) and (2); and
"(B) the sale of publications described in paragraph (1)."SEC. 5. COSTS AND REVENUES.
"(a) Costs.—All costs incurred by the Bureau of Reclamation under this Act shall be paid from the Colorado River Dam fund established by section 2 of the Act of December 21, 1928 (43 U.S.C. 617a).
"(b) Revenues.—
"(1) Use for repayment of sales costs.—All revenues collected by the Bureau of Reclamation under this Act shall be credited to the Colorado River Dam fund to remain available, without further Act of appropriation, to pay costs associated with the production and sale of items in accordance with section 4.
"(2) Use for repayment of construction costs.—All revenues collected by the Bureau of Reclamation under this Act that are not needed to pay costs described in paragraph (1) shall be transferred annually to the general fund of the Treasury in repayment of costs relating to construction of the Hoover Dam Visitor Center."
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Classroom and Lab Activities for Teaching about Energy
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Poleward Heat Transport Jigsaw part of Cutting Edge:Topics:Hurricanes-Climate Change Connection:Activities
Based on great plate tectonic exercise by Sawyer et al. (2005 JGE), this small-group exercise with maps of data about earth's energy balance helps students visualize poleward heat transport.
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Is There a Trend in Hurricane Number or Intensity? part of Cutting Edge:Topics:Hurricanes-Climate Change Connection:Activities
This lab guides students through an examination of the hurricane record to determine if there is a trend in hurricane intensity over the past 40 years and introduces some issues related to statistics and ...
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Modeling the carbon cycle of the anthropocene part of Quantitative Skills:Activity Collection
Students use an Excel sheet to complete forward and inverse models of changes in carbon distribution between atmosphere, ocean and the biosphere from 1751 to the present and several centuries into the future. The model is given as a mostly complete package, into which students input emissions data in various sensitivity tests.
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Consequences of Modern Energy Use: A Remote Sensing analysis of the gulf oil spill using ArcGIS software. part of Cutting Edge:Energy:Energy Activities
Students download satellite imagery and conduct a remote sensing analysis of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill using ArcGIS software.
Structural Analysis of a Hot Dry Rock Geothermal Energy System part of Cutting Edge:Energy:Energy Activities
This project applies basic geologic skills to the development of a geothermal electrical generation system. I use it in a structural geology, but it would be applicable to any intermediate to advanced level course ...
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Students investigate the link between ocean temperatures and hurricane intensity, analyze instrumental and historical data and speculate on possible future changes.
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The Environment and the Earth class at the University of South Carolina participated in a campus environmental service-learning project where students collected data lighting, water fixtures, recycling bins, and trash in five academic buildings.
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Vixen Polaris load capacity
Posted 15 January 2008 - 01:31 AM
Is it equal to todays EQ3 / Skyview / Astroview versions or more in the CG-4 [?] or EQ-5 load capacity. I have the opportunity to buy one in excellent condition for my Orion ED100 [ visual use only ]. Thanks for any info.
[It would be great if there was a 'quick reference' chart with all the 'mount equivalents' / load capitities / recomended scope sizes etc. of the well know mounts - past and present - as it does seem this is a very common question - is there such a chart ? ]
Posted 15 January 2008 - 05:12 AM
I once had a TV102 mounted on one, and it did't do wonders.
One of your 80mm scopes, or even your 4" Mak would be fine on it, though. It is a fine little mount, if you respect that it can't carry a lot of weight. I miss mine...
Posted 15 January 2008 - 05:30 AM
With the ED80 [down size !] on top it will make a good 'quick look' scope.
Posted 15 January 2008 - 05:37 AM
With the ED80 [down size !] on top it will make a good 'quick look' scope.
It certainly will!
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Posted 15 January 2008 - 01:17 PM
Is it equal to todays EQ3 / Skyview / Astroview versions or more in the CG-4 [?] or EQ-5 load capacity. I have the opportunity to buy one in excellent condition for my Orion ED100 [ visual use only ].
Just a quick note: The EQ-3/Astroview is the same mount as the older CG-4. The new CG-4 has a much better tripod.
I think the drives are not so cheap for the Polaris but I had a friend who was using a Orion EQ-3 drive... But then I have heard the older EQ-3 mounts and the newer ones have a different gearing....
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Posted 31 May 2009 - 11:27 AM
I noticed that you own a Celestron /Vixen newtonian
I just purchased one and the primary is in need of a good cleaning. Can you please tell me how to remove the primary ? Do you have to remove the rear tube ring ?
Thanks for any help
Clear skies,Dan
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Posted 01 June 2009 - 10:40 AM
Here is a link to one of my posts where I have a picture of the scope on the mount - about half way down the post:
Traveling with the SV115T and the Vixen Polaris Mount
It is a superb travel mount in the Alt-Az configuration.
Posted 09 June 2009 - 02:58 AM
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Posted 04 October 2009 - 10:54 AM
A 4" refractor is about the top end of the Polaris.
The weak point is the altitude bracket. To get enough weights on it to balance would be risky.
Even the later Super Polaris would struggle with this amount of weight.
A GPDX on HAL-110 legs would be the minumum I would try in this class of mount, and the LXD-75 or CG5 GT would be better choices (but even here, I think you are pushing it).
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It can't go heavier than that.
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Posted 07 March 2012 - 12:52 PM
Used mine last night - extremely lightweight and reasonable stable. I added a simple Celestron motor drive for tracking.
A four year old thread and finaly a picture! Carved out of a solid block of aluminum this one may have a higher payload but I still would not stick a C-8 on it.
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I got an M16 threaded rod (really long) and used that as a C/W shaft.
Then I put a C9.25 on it (in the daytime).
Took it right off.
I also have a GP and it's marginal for the 9.25 even for visual. I don't think the Polaris has the same worm wheel diameters as the GP - the axes are noticeably smaller. Although I didn't take apart my Polaris before selling it.
Posted 07 March 2012 - 01:14 PM
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Posted 08 March 2012 - 09:14 AM
I modified mine to accept a CG-4 drive system. The Dec axis required a tab to attach the motor to, but has an angled part which makes this easy. The RA was substantially more difficult because the CG-4 has 130 worm wheel teeth and the Vixen has 144. So, I had to find some gears to gear up at 11:10 ratio. I found them at a site selling robot parts. It works quite well, though I had to find stickers to invert the N and S on the drive controller.
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What if North Korea and Iran become nuclear states? If the United States must live with a nuclear Iran and North Korea, what policies should it adopt? Furthermore, could the U.S. change its foreign policy to reduce the risk of nuclear proliferation to even more countries?
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For millennia, farmers all over the world have bred crops for their resistance to disease, productivity, and nutritional value. Today, few topics have the power to inspire as much international furor and misinformation as the development and distribution of genetically altered foods.
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There were four kinds of people at Coachella Friday: People trying to stay dry, people letting it all hang out, people wearing stupid novelty items and the musicians. Which one were you? All images by Timothy Norris.
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May 5, 2016
Three people have been arrested in a robbery that was caught on video in a store parking lot.
Greenville police have charged Terren Hill, Ashley Sheppard, both of Windsor, and Thomas Navarro of Woodville with various crimes including common law robbery, assault on a female, financial card theft and obtaining property by false pretense.
The trio are accused of driving past a woman in the Walmart parking lot and grabbing her purse the day after Christmas. In the process the victim fell to the pavement. Minutes later two of the suspects were seen buying baby diapers and other items at a Family Dollar store, according to police.
Police say the three are also suspects in similar robberies in other locations including two in Chesapeake, Virginia and another in Elizabeth City. Greenville police say at the time they believe the trio had an infant child in the car with them.
Chesapeake police say charges are pending against Hill and Navarro for a purse snatching on December 15th and an attempted purse snatching on December 27th. Both crimes happened at the same Walmart in Chesapeake.
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Police are looking for a man and a woman who bought baby diapers after stealing a woman's purse in a Walmart parking lot.
Greenville police today released surveillance video of the strong armed robbery and subsequent use of the victim's stolen credit card.
Police say the video shows a white car in the Walmart parking lot slowing down as the passenger reaches out and grabs the woman's purse, knocking her to the ground. The vehicle never stopped.
Less than a half hour later, a man and a woman are caught on surveillance video at the Family Dollar Store on Easy Street using the woman's stolen credit card. Police say the two bought diapers and other items.
Police say it happened around 9:00 p.m. the day after Christmas.
Anyone who can identify either of these people should call the Greenville Police Department at 252-329-4315 or CrimeStoppers at 252-758-7777.
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political debates must be really, really bad where you live, because this one was a revolting pile of burning shit. What did we learn here? What came out of this? Were there any solutions? The answers are nothing, nothing, and no.
This was worse than getting bit by a turtle at the zoo. All it accomplished was instilling in me a burning desire to use an HK417.
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Comments On Apr 09, 2016:I couldn't be happier with this kit. Works great and went on super easy, and I suck at electrical work. I took my time and it still only took 1.5 hours.
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Comments On Jun 15, 2015:Nice clean easy install. I did need to splice into the ground & go directly to the battery. Everything worked great after that. Great product.
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Comments On Aug 08, 2014:Great customer service from RYCO. I had one minor problem and the owner returned my call and took care of the problem within an hour or so.. The kit is very clever using stock headlight and taillight and includes a nicely done license plate bracket. I especially liked the LED turn signals with the rear signals flush mounted on the license plate bracket. The stator needed no upgrade on my 2012 since the kit was run off of AC. Check the RYCO website for applications of earlier WRs. Be aware you may need a second mirror for some states such as WA State. My WR passed its street certification first try in WA State.
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Comments On Apr 27, 2010:As you can read in my previous posts I was foolish enough to buy a DSA kit before I checked all the forums. It was missing a crucial part, kept blowing fuses, and I received almost non-existent help with issues. The owner immediately blamed me when I did contact him about repeatably blowing the fuse in his harness (separate from the main 15AMP Honda fuse).
I then discovered a company and owner that were the complete opposite. Roy at RYCOMOTO (My caps. not theirs) in Utah. I emailed to ask if they could salvage the DSA kit using my parts (many of which were the same as his kit).
I wanted to keep the light that replaced the stock Honda taillight with the DSA light Which has 10 LEDs and a brake light but fits in the same fender slot. His fender with large LED light was the same as used in some other kits but I wanted a stealth installation All the turn signals and the tailight were black (flush mount rears) with orange/red LEDs in keeping with the black plastic on the bike (these lights also a DSA option).
To all of these requests...WAIT FOR IT.... he replied, "Yes, I can do that send me your parts and I will fix it, mail it back and you can PAY ME WHAT IT IS WORTH TO YOU!!!
I sent $50 earnest money along with all the parts.
Every email was promptly answered, the repair was returned in less than 2 weeks along with 6 pages of instructions. I had one minor question about where to plug in a wire and a couple of stupid things I could have figured out myself in short order. He personally answered the phone in 3 rings 3 times in one day and straightened me out in a very patient manner. Most of the wiring was new and replaced the DSA wires. All long runs were a heavier than DSA wiring, no plugs to install, only 2 splice connectors to the rear tail light to get the required 12 volt power. The wiring includes an accessory plugin installed for GPS or 12v power devices and the horn connectors are there if I want to take 2 mins and install the electric horn.
Two other things. 1. The DSA kit had some very good ideas, just horrible customer relations and bad engineering. I will try to post a picture of the bike. You can hardly tell that it it is completely street legal hi/lo beam,signals, etc. 2. I sent Roy more money and a "tip" for the FANTASTIC work and help he provided. His kits are available direct from him or through Rocky Mountain ATV/Motorcycle.
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Comments On Apr 19, 2009:I was a little hesitant when I purchased this kit over the one from Baja Designs, but am VERY glad I bought this one after I installed it. The main reasons I purchased this kit was that I wasn't having to pay for a new headlight/plate and I didn't have send my stator in such as I would have to do with the Baja Design kit. I was a little nervous installing the kit, due to all the electrical work, but the directions were so straight forward and made installation extremely easy. I have one complaint though: my directions weren't put together in the correct order and I didn't notice it until after 2 hours of working on the install, so pay attention to that. I guess that is my own fault for not paying attention to it though. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would recommend it to anyone.
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Comments On Mar 06, 2009:Out of the box, the hydraulic brake pressure switch was defective. Ryco does not have any contact information for help or warranty issues with the kit ? no customer support. I would not recommend this product based on the lack of customer support. Also, there are not wire disconnects to remove the sub frame of my ?08 WR450F. When I need to work on my carburetor jetting or attempt adjust the sag on the rear shock, the sub frame cannot be removed without disassembling the headlight, disconnecting the rear blinker wires, removing the gas tank, clipping all the zip ties, and pulling the blinker wires out.
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Comments On Apr 19, 2008:This kit is all you need to turn that dirt beast into a street beast. I have it on my 07 WR450F and it works & looks awsome. Only down fall is there isn't a sensor for the front brake, only rear, but you can do with out it. Best price of any street kits available out there. "Buy it!"
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Comments On Apr 11, 2008:All necessary parts are included and installs easily on my 08 WR450. Original headlamp now has high beam. Top quality components and looks stock. Preferred over other kits because there is no stator changes and uses the original headlamp and tail lamp. LED signals are bright and fit well. Takes approximately 2 hours to install and bleeding the rear brake has to be done. Highly recommended!!!
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May 5, 2016
The announcement that ECU football is headed to the Big East in 2014 has "Pirate Nation" abuzz.
Senior ECU football player Leroy Vick took the news of his teams 2014 move with the class you'd expect from a graduating member. Vick said, "I've had my time here at East Carolina. It's been great but I'm just excited for the competition that the new guys get to see, they get to show their athleticism on a different stage."
ECU student Destiny Britt said, "Everyone's pretty excited about it. I think it's a great opportunity for the ECU football team to get more national publicity."
Some wish the entire sports program was making the switch, but others like ECU student Rashad Collins says, "Actually I would rather it be one at a time to see how it works out at first with one team and then if another team can handle it they can join in rather than we all go in at once and do awful all at once."
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If any provision of this chapter or the application of any provision to any circumstances or persons shall be held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this chapter and the applicability of such provision to other circumstances or persons shall not be affected thereby.
Source(Pub. L. 87–293, title I, § 27, formerly § 26,Sept. 22, 1961, 75 Stat. 625; renumbered § 27,Pub. L. 99–83, title XI, § 1105(a)(1),Aug. 8, 1985, 99 Stat. 276.)
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A scene from the aftermath of the March 14, 1933 Cherry Hill Tornado in Kingsport. The tornado caused the deaths of eight people. The Red Cross and the Salvation Army established relief stations to handle the emergency, and local physicians worked through the night and following day to help those hurt by the storm. Tennessee's State Legislature provided $10,000 in aid to the victims.
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Date Taken: March 1933
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- "He has the ability to sense the type and strength of gifted vampires' talents."
- ―Entry on Eleazar's gift[src]
Ability identification is Eleazar's power to sense if a human or vampire has an extra gift and identify that person's ability.
Eleazar is capable of instinctively perceiving the type and strength of supernatural gifts of vampires and humans alike. He does not need to touch the other person, only be in close proximity. He considers it a "haphazard practice," as no one's gift worked in the exact same way because "everyone's mind is different."
Though Eleazar's gift works on vampires and humans, he needs to concentrate harder when detecting for a human's gift, because the latent ability is nebulous. And like Edward, Eleazar has to be in close proximity with his target to get a feel of their gifts.
Like the majority of vampire gifts, Eleazar's gift is mental; so his gift can be blocked by Bella's ability to block mental abilities. However, differently from the other mentally gifted vampires, he seems to be able to actually feel the effects of Bella's gift, instead of being blocked out.
Eleazar was invited to join the Volturi for this reason ― Aro considered very useful the fact he could, potentially, determine which vampires had the strongest offensive gifts, and, therefore, determine the Volturi's most dangerous foes. Aro would often send him searching for rare talents like Bella's or Benjamin's to bring back to him therefore strengthening the Volturi. When Eleazar left after falling in love with Carmen, Aro was very disappointed, as he was losing possibly the best defensive weapon the Volturi had. He only allowed Eleazar to leave in order to preserve his gift for later use because he believed that Eleazar would return to the Volturi if he was needed. Eleazar informed the Cullens of many of the Volturi's powers during the confrontation with them.
Eleazar was the one who helped to discover Bella's own gift once she became a vampire, which was a mental shield. Unlike previous cases, Eleazar's gift was blocked by her shield; and this convinced him that she was indeed using some kind of powerful mental shield. This probably also means that he can sense when his gift is being blocked.
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- Maggie's and Charles' gifts of lie detection allowed them to determine if someone they converse with is telling a lie, similar to how Eleazar can detect other people's powers.


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Six Main is a bit of a hike from New York City and Fairfield County, but WOW! It is worth the trip!
This all-vegetarian heaven, housed in a historic bank in the quaint town of Chester, Connecticut, is filled with masterfully crafted, creative vegan, vegetarian, and raw cuisine. And to top it off, most of their produce comes from their very own farm. Continue reading


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Mario is the most iconic video game character in history. His games have always been stunning successes, and have been on the cutting edge of the new technology and game systems ushered in by gaming juggernaut Nintendo. It's hard to believe, considering the plot consists of an Italian plumber using no discernible plumbing skills to save the life of a princess, from an overweight dragon who walks on two legs. But the series has been as raging success, so the Super Mario Bros. Child's Mario Costume is perfect for your son. It features a red hat, fake mustache, and a red and blue jumpsuit with suspenders. Get a friend to dress as Luigi, for a great costume duo that's guaranteed to be a hit at their costume party.
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Soccer Superstars®
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Download this app if: you can't get enough soccer.
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Soccer Superstar game kicks out the jams — Break out the vuvuzelas, again! The World Cup might have come and gone, but soccer – yeah I know, football, but hey I'm from California – fever continues. Now you pass, shoot, and score from anywhere at anytime with Soccer Superstar for Android. The game play is pretty frenetic. Watching...
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Grab your copy of GAMEVIL's RPG, Sports and Casual games at an unbelievable price of $0.99!
The newest member of the 'Superstars' franchise!
Guide your team to world success in Season Mode, bring home a trophy in Cup Mode, or relive memorable...
Gooooooal! — Fun game, play it using the onscreen gamepad. However I don't think this is how games are meant to be on Android devices. The graphics are from an old arcade game and the onscreen gamepad doesn't really allow you to fully enjoy the game. Fun for a while but not for a longer period of time.


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RCN Wins PC Magazine Readers' Choice Award 2013
RCN named tops in the category of Broadband Internet Service Providers (ISPs). PC Magazine readers rated RCN highest in satisfaction for reliability and second-highest in satisfaction for Internet speed.
May 29, 2013 – PC Magazine recently released its annual Readers' Choice Awards and named RCN one of the winners for best cable broadband ISPs in 2013.
RCN led the way by having the highest satisfaction rating for reliability (8.2). RCN also had the second-highest satisfaction rating for speed (7.8) and tied for the highest overall satisfaction rating (7.9) among cable-based ISPs.
"With millions invested in our infrastructure, the re-launch of our brand, our commitment to putting customers first and our ability to provide the best customer experience, RCN is excited and honored to receive this award from PC Magazine readers," said Chris Fenger, Chief Operating Officer at RCN. "We focus on each and every customer transaction and work consistently to provide a platform that offers the fastest Internet speeds at the best value. Customers have a viable choice with RCN."
RCN's advanced network delivers Internet speeds of 75mpbs, a superior TiVo experience, personalized video options and so much more – all accompanied by the very best customer service. PC Magazine is the largest professional reviewer of consumer electronics and tech products worldwide and this award is a testament to the excellence that RCN's employees bring to each and every customer they serve.
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May 6, 2016
Police say three people are dead and at least three are wounded after a `rolling gun battle' and multi-vehicle crash at a busy intersection on the Las Vegas Strip.
Sgt. John Sheahan says five vehicles were involved in the crash, including a taxi that burst into flames and killed two people around 4:30 a.m. Thursday at Flamingo and Las Vegas boulevards.
Sheahan says people in a Maserati and an SUV were exchanging gunfire before the Maserati hit the taxi.
The Maserati driver, the taxi driver and a taxi passenger were killed.
Three other vehicles were involved in the wreck, but Sheahan says the SUV was gone when police arrived.
At least three people were hospitalized, including a passenger from the Maserati.
Sheahan says more people may be hurt.
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text: It's a rarity in Gopher football to see a player listed on its current roster from the Minneapolis City Conference. It's even rarer that a city player is a starter as well. Ra'Shede Hageman is that rarity. Hageman plays nose tackle this season for Minnesota (5-3). He formerly played tight end at Minneapolis Washburn but was switched to the defensive line when he was redshirted in 2009. Continue Reading →


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One Field. Two Ways to Study.
Since 1965, Ithaca College has been educating graduate students in the field of speech-language pathology and audiology, bringing all of its resources and facilities to bear on their success. Today the department offers two programs leading to the master of science degree:
• Speech-Language Pathology (M.S.)
• Speech-Language Pathology with Teacher Certification (M.S.)
Both programs are accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and are registered with the New York State Education Department. Students typically choose to major in speech-language pathology (SLP) when they already possess the initial teaching credential in the area of speech-language pathology with Teacher Certification, plan to work outside of New York State, or plan to work only with adults in medical settings. The SLP with Teacher Certification degree is more inclusive. Students who major in SLP with Teacher Certification are eligible to work as a speech-language pathologist in medical settings and also in schools or other educational environments; students who major in SLP are qualified to work as a speech-language pathologist in medical settings.
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Graduate students in speech-language pathology and audiology have many opportunities to gain hands-on experience with clients. The Sir Alexander Ewing-Ithaca College Speech and Hearing Clinic, which enjoys excellent standing in the community, offers on-campus clinical placements for graduate students. And the department's extensive network of off-campus clinical affiliates assures access to comprehensive experience in a variety of settings, making students exceptionally well prepared for professional practice upon graduation.
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Most importantly, members of the school's faculty are actively involved in their profession and in scholarship -- and they take teaching seriously. The department admits approximately 25 full-time graduate students each academic year, which gives students a tailored learning environment for individual instruction and personal attention.


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Transform your little man a cute, pint-sized man of religion. Everybody will listen to his spiritual messages when he's dressed in the adorable Boy's Rabbi Costume. This outfit consists of a solid black coat with a fringed satin tallit in the traditional white for your boy's little shoulders and a big bushy red beard that'll put most grown men's facial hair to shame. A black hat tops off this adorable little Jewish ensemble. Rabbis are responsible for bringing more spirituality to people's lives, act as a role model for others to look up to, lead by example, and provide answers and guidance for others in the Jewish community. Everyone will want to seek out your little one for counsel when they see him in this cute costume!
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The Results: "Best in the US"
Maricopa County's Overall Score is A-.
The highest score issued in the GPP results was A- and only one other county received that score.
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In September, Trent and Janelle Zazalak decided to upgrade the level of care their daughter, Tatyanna, receives while attending school in Brandon. Today, the nine-year-old Earl Oxford student still isn't in class where her parents know she needs to be.
Tatyanna, who should have entered Grade 4 this school year, has late infantile batten disease — a rare, fatal autosomal recessive neurodegenerative disorder in which her body doesn't properly clear out the buildup of toxins in her tissue.
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text: This is Michal Venera's masterful homage to the bridge, a timeless symbol of connection and crossings. One of Paris' many bridges is interpreted in soft focus and rich sepia tones that also accentuate and define the river and the neighboring brick path. It is a deceptively effortless composition of visual texture, varied shapes and subtle movement.


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May 3, 2016
Associated Press Release
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- More than 500 guns were turned in at Jacksonville's gun buyback event, the first of four similar events this year.
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said 539 guns were returned on Saturday. Three other gun buyback events are scheduled for later in the year.
The buyback is completely anonymous and each gun is worth $50.
Authorities say one goal of the program is to get illegal guns off the streets. The program also allows for anyone to report a convicted felon carrying an illegal gun. If the sheriff's office makes an arrest, the anonymous caller can be awarded up to $1,000.
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It's funny what you remember and don't remember from college. Take my buddy who went to Tulane — he can't remember 2003. As for me, I don't necessarily remember all the intricacies of Biology 4 (though I recall regretting I didn't yell out that "Billy Madison" quote when the teacher yapped about chlorophyll).
But I do remember Fred Vultee. He taught copy editing at the Missouri School of Journalism, and to this day I recall his lesson about cautiously quoting athletes about issues out of their realm.
"Our job is to ask — how do they know what they know," he'd say.
We're failing you, Fred! In a soundbite-driven, 140-character world, suddenly if any athlete says anything about anything, it's a thing, it's a tweet, it's a headline, it's suddenly part of the daily discourse.
This struck me today as I saw a top headline on ESPN.com: " Staubach: I'd draft Manziel with No. 1 pick." I mean, yeah, Roger Staubach was a star quarterback 40 years ago, but why is this news? Why is his opinion about the Houston Texans (not even his old Dallas Cowboys) suddenly important and relevant? He's not a GM or scout; he's just an old guy. Sure, yeah, you can argue — hey Hoch, at least he knows the quarterback position. But where's the context of his opinion?
So I called up Fred. He's now an associate professor at Wayne State University, and his Twitter biography says, "Former copy editor, now teaching, studying and complaining about the craft of journalism. Mostly harmless."
Like the old days in class, he reminded me of accountability.
"Journalist first, and then the public after that, are kind of failing to ask — how do you know what you know?" he said. "It's kind of a bad habit we've developed in the American press — opinions are important just because important people have them. ... People are entitled to their opinions, and the first amendment is all about that, but people don't always stop and think — why should I listen to this person? Is it because I've seen them before? Or because it's going to help me make a good democratic decision."
Yet, we soak it up. From Charles Barkley to Dennis Rodman, their takes on things non-basketball are devoured and debated. Boomer Esiason recently ranted about childbirth and paternity leave. After Osama bin Laden was killed, some idiot football player Rashard Mendenhall tweeted Sept. 11 conspiracy theories. Whether it's TMZ or even the esteemed ESPN, we're too infatuated with athletes' opinions. If they're not going to stay in their lane, at least we should take a step back.
But, please let me know if Rollie Fingers has any opinions on the Rockies' bullpen.
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The Power of Independent Thinking
The Supreme Court and the Battle for Second Amendment Rights
Recorded: Tuesday, June 8, 2010
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In 2008 the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its landmark ruling on the Second Amendments individual right to keep and bear arms in Heller v. District of Columbia. Now the question remains whether this right must be recognized by the States and their political subdivisions.
Experts: Stephen P. Halbrook, Nelson LundType: Independent Institute EventIssues: Civil Liberties/ Human Rights, Constitutional Law, Culture/ Society, Gun Control, History (U.S)
Bureaucracy vs. The Environment: What Should Be Done?
Recorded: Wednesday, June 28, 2006
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Environmental quality has been a major public concern since the first Earth Day in 1970, yet the maze of environmental regulations enacted since has fostered huge government bureaucracies better known for waste and failure than for innovation and success.
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Tampa, Florida -- Presidential candidate Mitt Romney arrived in Tampa Tuesday evening in advance of his rally scheduled for Wednesday morning at Landmark Aviation.
In addition to a campaign stop in Tampa, Romney is also scheduled to appear at events in Coral Gables and Jacksonville on Wednesday. The republican presidential candidate will be joined at the rallies by former Gov. Jeb Bush, Sen. Marco Rubio and Congressman and Senate candidate Connie Mack IV.
The latest Rasmussen daily nationwide poll continues to show Romney leading President Barack Obama by 2-points; 49%-to-47%. According to Rasmussen's latest polling, 51% of voters have a favorable opinion of the former Massachusetts Governor and 48% say the same of Obama.
Wednesday's rally in Tampa will be held at Landmark Aviation, which is located at 2450 N. Westshore Blvd.
Doors open at 8:45 p.m. and the program is expected to start by 11 a.m.
Tickets for the event are available at Romney Victory offices in Tampa, Brandon and Temple Terrace.
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Dell announces 5K monitor sporting 5120 x 2880 resolution for $2500
Posted by Andru Edwards - Categories: Displays, HDTV, PC / Laptop, Peripherals
Dell has announced a new 5K display, clocking in at 27-inches with a 5120x2880 resolution. That's a staggering 14.7 million pixels, 70% more pixels than you'd find on a 4K monitor. The Dell UltraSharp 27 Ultra HD 5k display also impresses with 218 pixels per inch (ppi), matching the pixel density found on the 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display. A media card reader is also built-in, as are six USB 3.0 ports to up your connectivity game. Now that it's proven that larger format Retina displays are possible, surely Retina iMacs and Thunderbolt 2 displays can't be far behind, right? OS X Yosemite has code references to 5120 x 2880 resolution, so Apple may already be readying its desktop machines for Retina resolutions.
No solid release date for the panel was given, but it should be available for purchase by the end of the year for $2499.99.
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Get free copy of Destiny for Xbox One or PS4 with last-gen purchase
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Bungie has just announced a stellar deal for Destiny buyers--if you pick up the digital version of Destiny for the Xbox 360 or Playstation 3, you get to download the next-gen digital version for Xbox One or Playstation 4 for free. That's two copies of Destiny for the price of one.
The deal applies to all Destiny content, too, so if you buy the Guardian edition of the game, or the Expansion Pass on Xbox 360 or PS3, you'll also get that same content on Xbox One or PS4 as well.
To be clear, those who take advantage of the promotion get to keep and use both versions of Destiny. The downloads will be tied to the same Xbox Live or PSN account, and as a result, you'll have to choose one ecosystem (Xbox or Playstation) for both copies of the game--you can't get it for PS3 and then get the Xbox One version, or vice versa. This is a great deal for those who still have an older console in a spare room and want to have Destiny playable on both.
If the above doesn't apply to you, you can still get a free copy of Destiny (or any other Xbox One game) this week!
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Google Glass now available to purchase in Google Play Store
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Google continues to slowly-but-surely make Google Glass more widely available. Now, anyone willing to put down $1,500 can head to the Google Play store and grab the Google Glass "Explorer Edition," previously only available to those who'd scored an exclusive invitation. Yep, here at the end of 2014 Google still hasn't been able to get a mass consumer version of Glass out the door, so the expensive beta developer product is all you can get for now. Alongside Glass, buyers can also pick up accessories like frames, a custom earpiece, and shades.
The Glass Explorer Edition was originally announced in February 2013, with many predicting that a cheaper consumer version would follow in late 2013 or early 2014. Over a year-and-a-half later there still seems to be no sign of it on the horizon. At Google I/O 2014, Google's biggest event of the year, Glass didn't get a mention at all.
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Moto 360 goes on sale, sells out quickly
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Motorola's long-awaited foray into the smartwatch arena is now official with the release of the Moto 360. The Android Wear device features a 1.65-inch circular display that's covered in Gorilla Glass, making it resistant to scratches and shattering. The watch is also water-resistant. Other features include all-day battery life, built-in pedometer, optical heart rate monitor, and a leather watch band (Motorola plans to release metal bands later this fall.) Users can charge the device wirelessly with the included charging cradle.
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iWatch to ship in two sizes with OLED display and NFC says WSJ
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One of the big questions about Apple's upcoming Wish We Could Say More event, taking place next week (which you can watch live,) is whether the company will finally reveal the iWatch, and if it does, what will it do? Today, the Wall Street Journal released a report that Apple will indeed announce the iWatch on Tuesday, and gave details on what we can expect from the mystical wearable.
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Get a free game of your choosing with Xbox One purchase next week
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If you haven't picked up an Xbox One yet (or, if you need an extra one for the bedroom,) next week will be a great time to buy. Microsoft is running a promotion from September 7 through 13th where buying an Xbox One at participating retailers will include any free game of your choosing that costs $59.99 or less. Yes, that includes Destiny, Bungie's new title, which drops on September 9. That's a nice savings, since you'll probably want at least one game to play on your new console anyway. Speaking of which, the offer applies to Xbox One bundles as well, so if you buy the Xbox One Madden NFL 15 Bundle or the Forza Motorsport 5 Bundle, each of which already comes with a free game, you get another free game of your choosing on top of that.
Where you can watch Apple's iPhone 6, iWatch reveal event live
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Apple is expected to reveal the iPhone 6, iPhone 6L, and iWatch wearable among other announcements about iOS 8, Yosemite, and more at its Wish We Could Say More event on September 9th. Anticipation is obviously at a fever pitch, but not everyone can be there in person for the news. Fortunately, Apple just announced that it will be live streaming the event in its entirety, so anyone can watch everything go down as it unfolds. We'll still be here to bring you all the news as it happens, along with detailed analysis, but if you wanna see it for yourself, hit the link below for Apple's new Live Event page.
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Xbox Live Gold members get Forza 5 free all weekend long
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Forza Motorsport 5 is going free this weekend for all Xbox Live Gold subscribers. You'll also need an Xbox One to get in on the action, which starts at 12:01am on Friday and ends on Sunday night. During that timeframe, you'll be able to download Forza Motorsport 5 and play it to your hearts content for the weekend, including all single-player and multiplayer content. DLC add-ons don't come as part of the deal, but still, this is basically like a free rental.
All US residents who spend time playing Forza Motorsport 5 during the free weekend are entered to win a three-day trip to the Forza Motorsport Grand Prix Road Racing Class to be held at the Bondurant School of High Performance Driving.
So, who jumping in to Forza to help pass the time until Destiny arrives next week?
For a peek behind-the-scenes of Forza Motorsport 5, check out our video after the break.
5 Unique Gadgets to Trick Out Your Home Bar
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There are few things in a home that say "sophisticated class" like a home bar when it's done right. Rather than meeting at the local bar, invite some guests over to your place for drinks, and show them that there's more to it then the simple choice of shaken or stirred. Each of these items is sure to impress at your next cocktail party.
Izola Measurements Cocktail Shaker
When upgrading your at-home cocktail setup from "dive bar" to "high-roller club," remember that a well-prepared drink is what matters more than anything. We'll get to the other cool stuff in a moment, but we had to start off with the Izola Measurements Cocktail Shaker. Izola's vessel has a list of the most common drink measurements engraved into the steel, so your Vespers are sure to be Bond-worthy every time. $36 -
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What do you do when you're out, need to charge your smartphone, and don't have a charge cable on you? You get desperate. This can be easily avoided with the ChargeKey, and it's our Deal of the Day in the Gear Live Deals Shop. You can get the ChargeKey for $24.99, and you'll have a charger for your iPhone, Android device, Windows Phone, and even tablet, right on your keychain at all times. The ChargeKey is a shortened, ruggedized version of your smartphone charge cable that fits on your keyring—now you always have a cable on you.
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Two years ago Sonja Hines-Hall, a tutor with the Gadsden County Literacy Volunteers of America, met an 82-year-old man who told her he wanted to learn to write his name. His motivation was the shame he felt when he signed his name with an X. He told he her wanted to sign his driver's license.
Last month the man got his wish. Hines-Hall took him to the Department of Motor Vehicles to get a new license. This time, she said, he wrote his name.
Christopher "Duke" Thorpe and Tia Bradwell were united in marriage June 13 at Jacob Chapel Free Will Baptist Church in Tallahassee. A reception followed at the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center.
The couple honeymooned on a seven-day cruise to the Western Caribbean.
Gadsden County 4-H is seeking 4-H alumni to help celebrate the 100th year of Florida 4-H. Call Sydney Pryer at 875-4682 or e-mail to email@example.com.
• First Baptist Church in Quincy holds Sunday School each week at 9:45 a.m., followed by worship at 10:55. Sunday evening worship begins at 6 p.m. Sunday morning worship services are broadcast on Sunday events at 6 p.m. on 93.3 FM.
• Church services at Mt. Pilgrim Primitive Baptist Church are held the first, second and fourth Sundays at 11 a.m., and at 8 a.m. on the third Sunday of each month. Church school begins at 9:45 a.m. each Sunday morning.
Monica Michelle Phillips and Daemari Vakarr Wade will be married Aug. 7 in a private ceremony.
The bride-elect is the daughter of the late Richard and Bessie Phillips.
The groom-elect is the son of the late Mary Francis Wade.
A reception will follow Aug. 8 at 6 p.m. at the Simon Scott Center in Quincy.
• Thomas Memorial Baptist Church announces the Personal Fitness Challenge, a six-week program for children who have completed grades three through six. The challenge will be Monday afternoons from 2:30-4:30 p.m. through Aug. 10. Sessions will be held in the TMBC Recreation Center, 1111 West Washington St., Quincy.
It was a field trip like nothing the 40 students from Florida A&M University's Black Male College Explorers program had ever experienced. At the request of program counselor Barry Young of Greensboro, Gadsden County Sheriff Morris Young gave permission to show the students what it's like behind bars.
Young, along with corrections officers and inmates, didn't sugar-coat the facts as they told students the reality of jail.
Mr. and Mrs. Washington Menton will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 1 by renewing their vows. The ceremony will be held at 3 p.m.at St. Hebron AME Church in Quincy.
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Comments On Dec 15, 2015:Very easy to assemble and install. Just missing strap for winch hook. Now we just need some snow!
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Comments On Nov 28, 2014:The install was easier than I thought it was going to be. Only issue was I had my winch all mounted up and I had to completely unbolt everything just to put on one wire! Other than that I'm very pleased.
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Comments On Dec 29, 2013:Well built Heavy and strong
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Comments On Dec 29, 2013:The blade, push tube and mount are well built products. However like other reviews the instructions to install the mount on the UTV are terrible! After you get the bumper, plastic and winch out of the way it's not real hard to piece together what you have to do, but the pictures are of NO help. They give you a general idea of what your going after. Once you get to the push tube and blade instructions there easy to follow, but there also drawn diagrams not photos of the machine. WARN needs to fire whoever came up with the mount instructions and try again. Otherwise great product.
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Comments On Dec 18, 2013:The actual plow and mount are a very well built unit. Rigid, and stand up to the north idaho snow loads.
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The Power of Independent Thinking
Love Gov on Stossel: "Let's Break Up with Government"
Recorded: Friday, September 25, 2015
Television personality John Stossel (host of Stossel on Fox Business) featured our new satirical, YouTube video seriesLove Gov: "From First Date to Mandate" on September 25th, 2015.
Experts: John StosselType: TelevisionIssues: Education, Government Power
John C. Goodman on Stossel
Recorded: Thursday, June 21, 2012
Research Fellow John C. Goodman, author of Priceless: Curing the Healthcare Crisis, joins a panel on Stossel to speak on today's healthcare issues.
Experts: John C. Goodman, John StosselType: TelevisionIssues: Free Market Economics, Health Care, Public Health/ Consumer Protection
John Stossel: Why Government FailsBut Free Individuals Succeed
Recorded: Thursday, April 19, 2012
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John Stossel of Fox Business Network speaks about his new book, No, They Cant: Why Government FailsBut Individuals Succeed.
Experts: John StosselType: Independent Institute EventIssues: Culture/ Society, Free Market Economics, Freedom, Government Power, Government Waste/Pork
The 2006 Thomas S. Szasz Awards and An Evening With Robert Higgs
Recorded: Wednesday, December 6, 2006
The gala reception and presentation of the Thomas S. Szasz Awards for Outstanding Contributions to the Cause of Civil Liberties to Robert Higgs and Robert Spillane, followed by a special forum featuring Dr. Higgs on Liberty and Leviathan, based on his acclaimed book, Depression, War, and Cold War (Oxford University Press).
Thomas S. Szasz
The Thomas S. Szasz Award is a tribute conferred annually by the Center for Independent Thought for the avocation of civil liberties and to encourage others to work to protect personal autonomy from state encroachment.
Robert Higgs
Senior Fellow, The Independent Institute.
Winner, 2006 Thomas S. Szasz Award, General Award.
Author, Depression, War, and Cold War, Against Leviathan, and Crisis and Leviathan.
Robert Spillane
Professor of Management Macquarie University Australia.
Winner, 2006 Thomas S. Szasz Award, Professional Award.
Andrea Millen Rich
President, Center for Independent Thought
David J. Theroux
Founder and President, The Independent Institute
Experts: Robert Higgs, Robert Spillane, Thomas S. SzaszType: Independent Institute EventIssues: Political Ideology and Philosophy
The 2006 Thomas S. Szasz Awards and An Evening With Robert Higgs
Recorded: Wednesday, December 6, 2006
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The reception and presentation of the Thomas S. Szasz Awards for Outstanding Contributions to the Cause of Civil Liberties to Robert Higgs and Robert Spillane, followed by a special forum featuring Dr. Higgs on Liberty and Leviathan.
Experts: Robert Higgs, Robert Spillane, Thomas S. SzaszType: Independent Institute EventIssues: Government Power, Terrorism and National Crises
John Stossel | Confessions of a Media Maverick
Recorded: Friday, January 30, 2004
When pioneering television journalist John Stossel joined ABC-TV's "20/20" in 1981, his peers and an admiring public hailed him as a crusading consumer reporter. His hard-hitting, in-your-face exposes of con artists and corporate liars and crooks won him 19 Emmys and an avid following. But, could the use of government power and the Nanny State be the biggest scam of all?
In his new book, Give Me a Break, Stossel takes on a herd of sacred cows and examines how in the name of the "public interest," ambitious politicians and bureaucrats, intellectually lazy and opportunistic reporters, scaremongers, and predatory lawyers make life worse, especially for those most disadvantaged.
In this event John Stossel explained how his investigations of government waste, fraud and abuse; welfare for the rich; victimless crimes; self-serving interest groups; and sensationalist-media hyping (while ignoring real risks) reveal the crucial need to protect the civil and economic liberties of all people.
John Stossel, author of Give Me a Break. is co-anchor of ABC's "20/20." He also hosts ABC's "John Stossel Specials" for ABC television and radio, and ABCNews.com. In addition to having received 19 Emmy Awards, he has been honored five times for excellence in consumer reporting by the National Press Club. Among his other awards are the George Polk Award for Outstanding Local Reporting and the George Foster Peabody Award.
David J. Theroux is Founder and President of the Independent Institute.
Experts: John StosselType: Independent Institute EventIssues: Business, Culture/ Society, Entertainment, Free Market Economics, Government Power, Government Waste/Pork


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April 21, 2011
The European Union is an area of free movement that covers more than 4 million square kilometers and encompasses 27 countries. Saara Koikkalainen of the University of Lapland and the University of California-Davis discusses the history and current trends of free mobility in Europe.
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February 28, 2011
In the post-9/11 era, U.S. policymakers have increasingly used migration policy tools to strengthen national security. This piece highlights civil rights and liberties issues that point to the need to re-envision the relationship between security and mobility, and discusses a proposal to "secure human mobility."
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January 24, 2011
Destination countries of unaccompanied child migrants struggle with many questions related to why children migrate, how they should be received and processed, and whether they should be protected, integrated, or returned to their home countries. Amanda Levinson of ThirdSpace Consulting provides the context within which unaccompanied child migration occurs, and analyzes the policy response of the United States and European destination countries.
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December 2, 2010
When there's a will, there's a way — migrants seeking illegal entry have proven the old proverb true countless times as they and their smugglers have adapted to enforcement strategies. The latest development in the cat-and-mouse game comes not from the United States, but from Europe.
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December 2, 2010
A number of events in 2010 across the continent, and particularly in places long seen as moderate, seem to indicate a larger shift away from openness.
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May 2014
This report examines the complexity of immigrant integration governance in EU Member States, and offers detailed mapping of the origin-country institutions that are increasingly involved in integration-related activities. It explores how EU institutions can maximize opportunities for cooperation between origin and destination countries on integration governance.
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February 19, 2014
This discussion explores how the 2014 Greek Presidency of the European Union and the United States can work to address the challenges of managing migration while meeting humanitarian obligations and nurturing economic growth.
February 2014
This report examines human trafficking and smuggling trends and routes to Europe, and profiles the facilitators and clients/victims of such activities. It also offers a menu of policy options that are likely to reduce trafficking and smuggling flows, noting that such policies must be multifaceted to address a variety of contributing factors simultaneously.
January 2014
Citizenship is a deeply sensitive issue for the European Union, and Member States hold dear their sovereign right to determine who should become a national. There has been strong resistance by Member States towards any discussion of citizenship acquisition at the EU level, despite some outré national policy changes in recent years. A decision by Malta's government to sell 1,800 passports for 1.15 million euros apiece has caused unusual levels of furor, and this scheme may become the straw that breaks the camel's back.
January 2014
This report outlines the security-related challenges that borders are intended to address—including terrorism, human smuggling and trafficking, illegal migration, and drug trafficking—and, in turn, the perverse consequences that tighter border enforcement can generate. As states implement extensive border controls and deterrence measures to prevent illegal migration, they indirectly push unauthorized migrants into the hands of smugglers and traffickers.
December, 2013
This edited volume showcases approaches toward border management in Europe, Central America, and North America, and reflects on the challenges that countries in these regions face in managing their borders. The book brings together perspectives from both sides of the Atlantic on what border security means in practice, the challenges that continue to evade policymakers, and what policies have been the most (and least) successful in achieving "secure" borders.
December 2013
This report analyzes mutual recognition agreements (MRAs) between countries, which allow professionals to transfer their skills and experiences across borders more effectively. The report, part of a series on the recognition of foreign credentials, evaluates existing MRAs and discusses the prospects for cooperation between the United States and the European Union.
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November 2013
This policy brief reviews the challenges that face the EU-wide social security coordination system. It argues that while improving the fairness, clarity, and public support for this system are difficult, even small concessions from the European Commission could provide an opportunity to showcase the elements that do work.


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PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Although the Buffalo Bills are staying at St. John Fisher College through Saturday morning, they held their last full practice Thursday morning, and not a moment too soon.
After more than a month of pounding on each other, tempers have gotten short the last few days, and another couple of scuffles broke out during the workout that was pushed back to the morning — and closed to the public — due to a threat of afternoon thunderstorms.
This on the heels of a nasty altercation Wednesday when center Eric Wood and defensive tackle Bryan Johnson exchanged punches during a live goal-line drill.
On Thursday, coach Doug Marrone stopped practice shortly after 11-on-11 team drills started and screamed at the team, one of the most vocal and profanity-laced public outbursts anyone in the media has seen from the usually mild-mannered Marrone.
Angered by the fighting that has taken place the last few days, Marrone ordered the team to line up and run a sprint, and when defensive end Jerry Hughes seemed to express an attitude, Marrone yelled at him, "You don't have to play on this team."
Marrone was clearly irritated when he met the media later, and didn't want to get into the specifics of what happened, but he said his comment to Hughes wasn't exclusive to him. "No, that's directed to anyone that doesn't want to be a part of the team," he said.
After practice, Marrone went over to where the defensive linemen were huddling and he pulled Hughes aside for a chat. When asked about it, Marrone said, "I told Jerry that I love the way he practices and I love the way he plays special teams, how he goes about it," Marrone said. "We've got to get some other guys who are starters to do that, too. That was my conversation with him."
Pressed on the fighting issue and why he lost his cool, Marrone said his stance on fighting is that it disrespects the game, the coaches, and the players.
"It's not part of the game," he said. "Therefore, I don't want to speak about it. It hurts the integrity of our game the more we talk about it. That's how I feel about fighting. We're responsible for the integrity of the game. Can you figure it out? Figure it out. We're responsible for the integrity of the game. There is no use for fighting in the game of football. Period. End of discussion. Move on."
Hughes declined to comment as he walked off the field.
Marrone, a former NFL offensive lineman, said there's no place in the game for fighting, that it shows a lack of respect for players, coaches and the game.
"Figure it out. We're responsible for the integrity of the game," Marrone said. "There is no use for fighting in the game of football. Period. End of discussion."
Veteran defensive tackle Kyle Williams spent time counseling Hughes immediately following Marrone's blowup.
"We talked about being a pro and making sure we keep it that way all the time," said Williams, a nine-year veteran and longtime defensive captain.
"We've been hitting on each other for a while and that kind of thing spills over from time to time," Williams said. "But at a certain point, you have to be a professional and understand there's guys here trying to make the team. And there's a time that you've just got to walk away from it."
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The winner of this year's Redds Miss Kinondoni has been asked to have good discipline and behave well so that the society should respect the title.
The Redds Miss Kinondoni will be held today at the Mlimani Conference Centre in Dar es Salaam and the winner will be awarded 2m/- from Papa zzi entertainment company and a 21 inch TV with a decorder from Star Times.
The first and second runners up will take home 1.5m/- each while the fourth and fifth winners will get 1,000,000/- each.
Those who will emerge number 6-10 will receive 500.000/= each whereby all other contestants will get 300.000/= each.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with The Guardian, Redds Grand Manager Victoria Kimaro said time has come for the queens to behave well so that the society should respect the Redds Miss Kinondoni title.
She was speaking this when all 13 contestants of the pageant paid a visit to sponsors of the event Tanzania Breweries Limited (TBL)
Kimaro said that discipline is very important in every competition.
"As the sponsors of the event, we would like to see that who ever wins the title should behave well so that the society respect the title and the office," she said.
Kimaro added: "I would like to ask all queens of Redds Miss Kinondoni never to use their popularity badly. They have to show good behaviour in society,"
She said as one way of recognizing beauty and discipline, her company will award the most disciplined queen.
The Redds Miss Kinondoni event is organized by Boy George promotion company and the executive director of the company, Rahmat Yusuph, asked the contestants to behave well.
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Water agency pump station slated for May 1 dedication
By: Gus Thomson, Journal Staff Writer
May 1 is the target date for dedication of the new Placer County Water Agency pump station. The pump station, part of a $75 million project that includes restoration of the American River channel through the Auburn dam site, has passed through a rigorous testing period, said water agency Director of Strategic Affairs Einar Maisch. The May 1 dedication, which would also have a component marking the completion of public access facilities near the river, would provide an opportunity for the public to commemorate completion of the work, Maisch said. With minor work at the pumping plant still ongoing, attention has turned to efforts in Washington, D.C. to obtain congressional approval for turning the station's equipment over to the agency. The equipment currently belongs to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, which contracted for the work and owns the Auburn dam site. Maisch said the bill passed the House and a Senate committee. The pump station itself is doing just fine, Maisch said. Jeff McCracken, spokesman for the bureau, said details for the dedication ceremony are still in the planning stages. One of the possible dignitaries at the event could be bureau Commissioner Robert Johnson. An actual opening date for allowing the public access to the river through a new Maidu Drive entrance is targeted for the spring but with the question of funding state Parks Department employees to work at the site, discussions are ongoing. We're still working in cooperation with state parks and hopeful we can come to a fair resolution, McCracken said. Water started flowing in the American River channel last Sept. 4 following closure of a half-mile-long diversion tunnel. The Journal's Gus Thomson can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.