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One Horizon Group, Inc. Files Audited Financial Statements
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"Thanks for the coffee," she said, finally finding her voice. It was difficult, though, with him gazing at her that way. Those emerald eyes were mesmerizing. "Again."
"Truly my pleasure."
His words were velvet, caressing every inch of her exposed skin. She imagined his tongue would be velvet, too. Warm and damp as he traced her curves. Then delving deeper to between her legs, dipping into her sticky sweetness.
Stop it, Lilly.
Yet isn't sex what she came to get? Her good girl warred with her bad girl side. She desperately wanted David to put his hands on her. And then there was the business girl in her that wanted to find out what kind of man managed to keep an independent coffee house going strong for so long. To take her mind off pouncing on David and screwing his brains out, she glanced around the place.
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The barista called out her order before she could reply and Lilly picked it up at the other end of the bar. She took a sip of the hot brew, letting it warm her from the inside. She had to admit, it was one of the best lattes she'd had in years. Aside from Java Perks, that is, but she suspected she was biased.
David walked from behind the counter, stopping next to her. "I'm glad you came."
Her bad girl side flared to the front as she moved closer to him and dropped her voice to a sultry whisper. "Oh, but I haven't come yet. How do you suppose we fix that?"
Innuendo was one of her better qualities. Color drained from his face as triumph swelled through her.
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The Hostel Bear is spacious, clean and comfortable. There's an airy open-plan kitchen, and a nice games room/ bar. Staff were helpful and we were able to leave our bags when we went on a weekend hiking trip.
The bedroom (we had our own private room) was spacious and clean, and the bathroom was very clean with a great hot shower. I can appreciate the hygiene aspect of plastic mattress covers, but I'm afraid they don't make for a comfortable night's sleep!
The one downside to the hostel is the location. It's bounded by a busy road to the front, and a freight train line to the rear... with trains during the night. If you're not a sound sleeper, bring some earplugs!
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Weston General Hospital considers future
A private company could share the running of Weston-super-Mare's debt-ridden General Hospital in the future.
It is one of a number of options being considered by the Weston Area Health NHS Trust, as it tries to comply with new government health reforms.
The complex is £5m in debt and must cut losses ahead of new government rules.
A statement from Weston Area Health NHS Trust said discussions about its future were "progressing well", and stressed NHS services will continue in the town.
New government rules say all NHS trusts must become foundation trusts by April 2014, thereby proving they can run their services without going into debt and function independently of the Department of Health.
As well possibly entering into a partnership with an external organisation, merging with a foundation trust is another option.
Financial deficit
"We announced in November that as the trust was one of the smallest in the country, it did not have the critical mass of services sufficient to become a standalone NHS Foundation Trust," the trust statement continued.
"Whichever route we end up taking, it is clear that the trust must, and will, continue to provide NHS services for NHS patients. Whatever option is selected, all staff and assets will remain within the NHS."
The financial deficit at Weston General Hospital has, until now, been covered by the NHS North Somerset Primary Care Trust (PCT).
That arrangement will end shortly when the PCT is disbanded and replaced by what is called a clinical commissioning group, which will not have the money to bail out the hospital.
Weston Area Health NHS Trust was one of three trusts in England highlighted recently by the parliamentary Public Accounts Committee as not having a proper financial plan for its future.
Christina Cook from the Unison trade union said: "Unison is totally opposed to the privatisation of Weston General Hospital as its members wish to continue working for the NHS.
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Tidal wave of Drafts tonight at Masters
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Mastersfantasyfootballleagues - is over run with people wanting to draft, we ran 12 live drafts yesterday and think we will run between 12 and 15 tonight, Lots of Different dollar denominations including 1 high dollar league. Also we have been running afternoon drafts all week...if you want to draft in the afternoon come on over. Drafts start at 3:30pm ET. If you prefer Dynasty** Leagues we have 4 live this weekend and so far have filled about 150 of them, mot of our Dynasty Leagues are email drafts. Redraft email leagues as well, we have been filling 3 - 4 a day.
We are running one high dollar draft tonight a Gold ($550) at 9:45pm ET
All leagues are 12 team, H2H, PPR, with Blind Bidding
**All Standard Master's Dynasty Leagues are paid 1 year in advance, meaning you pay year 1 and year 2 upfront...if you are not 100% committed please do not join.
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Tin ($45) - 7:30pm ET
Copper ($71) - 9:45pm and 11:15pm ET
Bronze ($122) - 3:30pm, 8:00pm, 9:15pm, 10:00pm and 11:00pm ET
Silver ($281) - 9:00pm ET
Gold ($550) - 9:45pm ET
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Von Helsings Mansion
Von Helsings Mansion
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Your Great Grandfather Alfred Von Helsing left you his Mansion... Well, let me explain... Alfred Von Helsing had a beautful daughter, but, she was mentally unstable... so he built this Mansion for her to live in, and when she died... he vowed to make every Von Helsing relative stay in this Mansion... So he wrote this into his will, but he died 2 months after he wrote it, and left it hiding in a secret place, where no one could find it... Years and years went by... then finally a woman in her 50's claimed to be the daughter of Alfred Von Helsings first Daughter. She carried the name Von Helsing, but had no other proof besides that... Well except for you! She is your mother. The police officals looked over both you and your mothers records, very cautiously... then they found dramatic proof they you were indeed Alfred Von Helsings Great Grandson! ...what proof did the police find? They found Alfred Von Helsings will... It was discovered while searching the dungeon...it was brown, book like... and had a peace symbol on it...so you and your mother were granted possession of the VON HELSING MANSION. Unfortunately, your mother became ill, and perished in her sleep... Now you live in the Von Helsing Mansion all by yourself... Everyone in town heard of this tragic tale, and knowing you are the soul heir to the Von Helsing Mansion, many people are trying to take your life, and the women are trying to marry into the Von Helsing riches! You have to stop them! Yes you... Already some grotesque people have invaded the Mansion, while you were away. Now you must use your knowledge of the Mansion to defeat the evil that lurks within. Good Luck! Additional Information: 1. Why does this look like a Castle from the outside? Well, because Alfred Von Helsing purchased King Henry the II's castle, after the King had had passed away... not wanting a Castle, but liking the outside, he decided to keep the outside they way it was, while completely reconstructing the inside. He created his dream Mansion with many secret doors and hallways... 2. Why is the bridge across the moat broken? Well you may think that was a dastardly move on my part... but in all reality, the bridge was in great condition until the invasion of the Mansion. The giant spiders who walk the moat destroyed it so they could move from one cave to another. Additional Credits to : All of the Authors of DEU and BSP. Have problems or question write to Kevin Roels on the K2 bbs, or to Jems51a on Prodigy... thanks for your time and effort in downloading this wad. 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Turnstone Beach - Poem by Al. Manacial
Sat on a wall, I watched the turnstones, turn stones
on Turnstone Beach. Working their patch,
from rocky groyne, to crow border.
Strung out in several lines - unified pattern,
moving slowly left to right,
digging up their own slimy brown gold
Each ebb tide marks a new gold-rush -
hidden secrets washed up.
White pebbles for Black Hills
Turnstone is like their Native American name
Like Rain-in-the-Face,
or Lalawethika, meaning 'man who makes noise'
Which I don't.
I'm One who sits on wall - quietly,
for now.
We are disturbed by a man in brown jacket
walks, crunching feet in the pebbles,
running a black dog.
The turnstones fly up
showing the whites of their wings
and backs.
I move more slowly,
get to my feet,
turning homeward.
There are many stones left unturned,
but then there are many ebb tides,
and many turnstones - on Turnstone Beach
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Each evening at Lightning in a Bottle there are a variety of art installations and interactive experiences that come alive, but in the early days it all started at the Jive Joint, with a championship looper by the name of Paul "Super Tall Paul" Newman and his friend, the theatrical dynamo, Ross "The Rossome" Steeves. Existing somewhere on the entertainment spectrum between PeeWee Herman and Jim Carrey, Rossome could easily be said to represent the backbone of experiential performance culture at festivals today. Where Super Tall Paul brings the musicality to the show, Ross stands apart as a veteran of the stage and a chameleon of caricatures with a penchant for immersive showmanship. His charismatic wackiness and knack for engaging the crowd make him a celebrated fan-favorite at the Jive Joint everywhere it goes. Plus, his intuitive read on the situation and his conversational way about the crowd is a constant source of laughter-packed memories that keep festival-goers at LIB coming back night after night for more.
Photo Credit: Courtesy of The Rossome
My first time performing at LIB was with Super Tall Paul's HELIOS JIVE. It was myself and Brendan McNamara. Our job was pretty simple-dress as stupid characters, play to the music and interact with the audience. We had been doing this only a few times on the street or in little venues. We had no idea how it would play at this festival, especially during the day, but it totally ended up being the best time ever!!! Some of my favorite memories are from performing or playing at LIB.
No other festival has the feeling of warmth and positivity while being so friggin ding DANG fun in a non-cheesy way!!! Also, I love knowledge taught by the guest speakers.
Get involved! Check out the interactive zones. Make new friends. Check out the Jive Joint!!!
I dream of the fun I'd have singing along with W.C. Thornbush & The Great American Show….if only I could sing. I love the Grand Artique!!!
Creation of culture.
I'm currently working my way thru the Groundlings Improv School to tighten my comedy chops. I'm looking forward to another year with the Jive Joint. Check us out on the facebook or the interwebs.
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In a new series by Do LaB, we take a walk down the immersive side of memory lane with the co-creating characters that have returned to Lightning in a Bottle time and again with a full-fledged world in tow. To hold onto those moments that transport us to other realms and deepen our connection to one another, we commemorate the greats who made them possible in a weekly interview series that we like to call LIBing Legends.
Learn about the history of the Woogie and the talent that gets booked there in this exclusive interview with Jesse Wright, Stage Manager and mastermind behind our beloved Woogie stage.Read more
As the local hero and man on the ground, Xavier keeps operations at Frontierville running smoothly so that all who visit it get a true, double-distilled sample of all the Grand Artique has to offer.Read more
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Club Amadeus Northallerton, North Yorkshire
Club Amadeus / Club Amadeus Complex is the North Easts premier nightspot, open every Friday & Saturday (plus Bank Holidays & occasional speacial events) Our main club arena, on 2 levels, hosts an international lineup of clubbing brands and worldclass djs. Maestros, our back bar, offers best mix of Disco / Indie / Party & Pop, with resident Djs on rotation. We also have an newly opened Penthouse Suite, and this 3rd room is opened once a month for our ACCESS ALL AREAS events, delivering only th read more


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Travel across the dramatic landscape of Magerøya Island to the little fishing hamlet of Gjesvær (population: 120). Here you board a boat for the journey to the nature reserve of Gjesværstappan, home to a large colony of puffins, flocks of kittiwakes, as well as guillemots, cormorants, razorbills, gannets and skuas. In the autumn, Europe's smallest sea bird, the storm petrel, joins the throng. Unsurprisingly, the majestic sea eagle prefers to hunt here too, and if you are lucky you may see several circling high overhead.
- Available: Daily from April 6 to September 5
- Departure: 11:30 hrs (Honningsvåg)
- Duration: Approximately 3 hours
- Guiding: English
- Price 2017: EUR 150,- per adult
- Child conditions: 25% discount (4-15 years). Children under the age of 4 free of charge
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- Special conditions: This tour is not suitable for persons with impaired mobility. We recommend bringing a camera and binoculars. Kindly note that it is not allowed to go ashore at the nature reserve.Types of birds vary throughout the year.


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text: Certicom Corporation announces it has earned FIPS 140-2 validation for the Java version of Security Builder GSE. A Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) validation assures users that a given technology has passed rigorous testing as set out by the National Institute of Standards for Technology (NIST). Certicom offers FIPS 140-2 validated security modules in both Java and C programming languages that also meet the National Security Agency's set of security recommendations known as Suite B. By using the Certicom Security Architecture, application developers and device manufacturers can add government-approved security to their products without undergoing the time-consuming and costly Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) process. Security Builder GSE acts as a software-based cryptographic provider within the Certicom® Security Architecture a modular and portable platform designed to allow developers to quickly and cost-effectively embed security into applications, and across multiple families and generations of devices. The modular architecture allows the higher level toolkits, SSL, IPSec and PKI to utilize the Security Builder GSE module in FIPS mode. A common application programming interface (API) unifies Certicom's modules to create a plug-and-play security architecture.


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Verona Wine and Cheese Picnic Basket
This beautiful Verona Wine and Cheese Picnic Basket is the perfect way to create an enchanting picnic experience.
The fully lined picnic basket is constructed from sturdy willow and features stylish leatherette straps with lovely brass accents. The unique duffle bag style with double lids stylishly sets it apart from traditional picnic baskets. The set includes deluxe wine service for two: two hand blow wine glasses, a nickel-plated and cork bottle stopper, two cotton napkins, a wooden cutting board, a cheese knife, and a waiter's style corkscrew. You have the option to choose from either the Adeline Collection or Pine Green with Nouveau Grape design scheme. This exquisitely crafted wine and cheese basket is everything you need to enjoy a romantic al fresco adventure.


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Beds: 11
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Sq. Ft.: 4,300
Type: Single Family Home
Listing #SW17111523
Awesome Income producing Horse Ranch and vacation rental nestled on 7+ acres in the heart of Temecula Wine Country. 3 homes with this deal, All immaculate and beautifully decorated. Stunning Main Home has the finest finishes, no attention to detail has been forgotten. With a Tuscany flare enhanced by its Rustic Stone accents/natural stone floors & indirect custom lighting thru out. Offering 4 Bdrms, 2 master suites w/full baths, walk-in closets & 2 guest bdrms w/baths & rock grotto showers. Custom multi Bi-fold patio doors that fully retract in the living & dining room to let the outside in! Custom kitchen is a chef's delight w/stainless steel Viking appliances, leather finished, chiseled edge granite counter tops, solid wood custom cabinetry w/8' custom butcher block, all set on natural stone floors. Walk in pantry w/built in wine cooler. Great room opens to the beautiful resort lagoon style pool & spa w/3 waterfall & spectacular vineyard views! Immaculate grounds w/the best horse facilities, huge riding arena w/lights, speakers & a viewing Pavilion, Many covered horse stalls , round pen, wash racks & tack room, etc. This ranch is the ultimate equestrian estate set among the Temecula Wine Country Vineyards. Fantastic opportunity for Business or Pleasure.
Property Features
Location Information
County: Riverside
MLS Area: Temecula-Wine Country
Community: Horse Trails
Directions: Rancho Ca to Monte De Oro go right to Camino Del Vino go Right.
Interior Features
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Windows/Doors Description: Doors: , Windows: Custom Covering, Double Pane Wind
Rooms: All Bedrooms Down, Dressing Area, Entry, Family Room, Formal Entry, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Master Suite, Retreat, Two Masters, Utility Room, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
Interior: Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan, Granite Counters, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Open Floor Plan, Pantry, Stone Counters, Storage Space, Wired for Data
Full Baths: 8
1/2 Baths: 1
Spa: Gunite, In Ground, Private
Has Dining Room: yes
Has Family Room: yes
Eating Area: Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar, Breakfast Nook, Dining Ell, Dining Room
Has Fireplace: yes
Fireplace Description: Family Room, Master Bedroom, Master Retreat, Outdoors, Patio, Wood, Masonry, Raised Hearth
Heating: Central Furnace, Zoned, Forced Air, Propane, Wood, High Efficiency, Fireplace
Cooling: Central, Dual, Zoned, High Efficiency
Floors: Carpet, Stone
Laundry: Area, Individual Room
Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Barbecue, Built In Range, Continuous Clean Oven, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Propane Range, Range/Stove Hood, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
Accessibility: 2+ Access Exits
Exterior Features
Style: Custom Built, Ranch
Stories: One
Water Source: Public
Septic or Sewer: Conventional Septic
Utilities: Phone Connected, Propane, Water Connected
Parking Description: Built-In Storage, Covered Parking, Driveway, Garage, Direct Garage Access, Garage - Side Entry, Garage - Three Door, RV Access/Parking,
Has Garage: yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 3
Has Sprinklers: Yes
Fencing: Cross Fenced, Excellent Condition, Privacy, Security,
Patio / Deck Description: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Patio, Porch, Porch - Front, Porch - Rear, Stone
Has a Pool: yes
Has a Deck: yes
Pool Description: Private, In Ground, Pebble
Is a Horse Property: yes
Lot Description: Agricultural - Tree/Orchard, Corners Established, Front Yard, Horse Property, Horse Property Improved, Landscaped, Lot Over 40000 Sqft
Lot Size in Acres: 7.12
Approximate Size (Sq. Ft.): 4, 300
Lot Size in Sq. Ft.: 310, 147
Zoning: C/V
Has View: yes
View Description: Hills, Mountain, Neighborhood, Orchard/Grove, Trees/Woods, Valley
Is One Story: yes
School District: Temecula Unified
Additional Information
Property Type: SFR
Property SubType: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 2002
Status: Active
Is Aged Restricted: No
HOA Fee: 0
Garage Description: Has Attached Garage
Lot Square Feet Source: Assessor
List Date: 2017-05-19 00:00:00.0
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Through working with decorative surface providers for over twenty years, we understand that a real issue facing homeowners, local authorities to facilities managers is resin bound surfaces becoming dull over time. In the past, restoring resin bound surfaces was a costly and lengthy process. You only had the option of using a roller-coat product or reinstalling the system. This was until APCS developed Drive Restore (A1398); a hardwearing UV-resistant polyurethane sealer that:
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Title: Tiny and Big (1/1)
Author: youngerdrgrey
Pairing: Callie/Arizona
Summary: Arizona doesn't just see the tiny coffins anymore
Rating: T
Warnings/Spoilers: Post-White Wedding
Disclaimer: I own nothing. All rights for the characters and the world go to their owners (like Shonda Rhimes and ABC). I, in no way, believe – or would lead others to believe – that I own Grey's Anatomy. I am merely a fan of the television show who has ideas for things that Shonda could do/could've done.
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Sofia died.
Some mornings, Arizona couldn't even look at Callie. She couldn't handle seeing those baby loving eyes when she saw them break and splinter and fill with tears only seconds before in a nightmare. She tried making up for it with crazy nutritional supplements, but goo wouldn't stop the dreams. They continued to develop beyond the tiny coffins.
The first dream of its kind was short. Arizona stared blankly ahead in a long, black dress. No one spoke to her. No one looked at her. She asked, "Where's Calliope? Where's Callie?" Someone pointed down the hall. She followed as it got progressively lighter. So much so that she could hardly see the door at the end. She grabbed onto the handle and flung it open. Right on the inside of the door, directly at her feet, was a large casket. There's no point in saying who was inside of it. Arizona collapsed. Oddly enough, it was the first dream in a long time where Sofia didn't die. She crawled to Arizona and glared at the blonde as if Callie's death was entirely Arizona's fault. (Months later, Arizona would hope that the dream was anything but foreshadowing.)
Callie died in many different ways. Crashed plane on the way to Spain. Sunken cruise ship for their anniversary. Horrible disease caught in Africa. Cancer that spread to her heart and lungs. Shot by Gary Clark. Fire. Suicide. Car crash. She simply didn't wake up. Each dream started out the same. Each dream had that first moment where Callie said yes in the elevator and the doors closed between them. Then, they would open to whatever horrible circumstance took Calliope away.
It grew hard to tell what was reality and what was a dream. She would need to feel Calliope, to hear Calliope's voice and kiss her beautiful, beautiful wife just to convince herself that they were reality.
They were all alive. Sofia slept in her crib, peacefully and upright. Callie waltzed around the kitchen, sipping coffee and singing along to the radio. Hell, Mark sat on the couch, bragging about his latest surgery. Her family was alive and well. She wasn't. And she couldn't handle it alone.
"Calliope!" she called.
The singing stopped and Mark grew silent. A few seconds later, Callie peeked her head into the bedroom. Her face glowed. Could Arizona really pop her bubble?
Arizona plastered on a tiny smile and asked, "What's for breakfast?"
Callie stepped into the room and pecked Arizona on the lips. She grinned and said, "You'll just have to wait and see."
That seemed to be Arizona's specialty. All she did at night was wait and see how many hours she could actually stand it. That part, the being in anticipation, she could handle. She did handle.
She turned from Callie and grabbed her robe, tying it around herself. It was morning. She had a whole day for the living.
She wrapped her arms around her wife and said, "I love you."
Callie laughed lightly and returned the sentiment.
"I love you too, but the food is getting cold. I still can't believe you're not a morning person," Callie said.
It would have been the perfect moment to come out with it. 'I'm not a morning person because I have dreams of people dying, of you dying.' Arizona even opened her mouth to say it, but what came out was -
"Do I smell bacon?"
Callie broke away, nodding. "And eggs and pancakes and french toast and coffee and- don't look at me like that, it's a big day, today!"
Big day?
Mark poked in, "Six months today, I officially became the father of that child in there. Don't ruin it for me, Robbins. Move! Move! Move!"
He rushed away again, probably off to pick up the aforementioned child. Callie pulled Arizona along, laughing once more.
The kitchen was decked out with flowers and food. Light streamed through the curtains. Sofia's highchair had a little tiara on top of it. Everything was beautiful and sappy and awesome. So why was Arizona sniffling?
"Are you okay?" Callie asked her just as Mark walked into the room with Sofia. They all looked at Arizona, though one was definitely less purposeful
Arizona couldn't go on like that anymore. She would tell Callie that night. See a therapist the next day. Sleep soundly a few weeks later. Her family was right there, and she'd be damned if she let some nightmares and imaginary coffins ruin that for her.
Arizona sniffled again, answering, "She's just getting so big."


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Tragedy on icy road as L driver hits pedestrian
A PEDESTRIAN was killed yesterday after being hit by a learner driver who lost control on a snow and ice-covered road.
A fatal crash in heavy snow on the A93 near Ballater, Aberdeenshire
The accident happened on the A93 near Ballater, Aberdeenshire, following heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures.
Police Scotland said that the grey Skoda Fabia was being driven by a supervised learner driver, who lost control and hit the 36-year-old pedestrian, who died at the scene.
Officers have appealed for witnesses to the crash, which happened at around 10.30am at Bridge of Gairn.
Our message is drive to the conditions, leave more stopping room, watch your speed and leave room for our gritters which will be out and about doing their job
It came as temperatures plummeted to -15C last night sparking further disruption across the country's transport network this morning.
The freezing temperatures follow a fortnight in which roads were closed, schools were shut and thousands of homes were left without power due to high winds and winter storms.
Some areas had already experienced freezing conditions with the temperature dropping to -7C in Dalwhinnie in the Highlands on Saturday night, while heavy snowfall hampered motorists across the central belt on Friday.
Forecasters have warned of further snow and sub-zero temperatures, with temperatures dropping to as low as -10C later tonight.
A new yellow "be aware" warning of snow and ice has been put in place for much of the north-east of Scotland, while warnings in central and southern areas were lifted.
Forecasters say a small area of low pressure will move southwards down the North Sea, bringing rain, sleet and snow.
Up to five centimetres of snow could fall on inland areas above 200 metres with more expected on higher ground, while coastal areas are more likely to experience a mix of rain and sleet.
Scott Lees, network operations manager for Transport Scotland, said last night: "If you are out there driving you should expect some wintry conditions, a mixture of snow, sleet and perhaps even some hail. There's another yellow weather warning that kicks in at 4pm tonight and that's more of the same.
"Our message is drive to the conditions, leave more stopping room, watch your speed and leave room for our gritters which will be out and about doing their job."
Road operator Bear Scotland said precautionary salt treatments were being carried out on all routes.
Scotland Transerv, which is responsible for maintaining roads in the south-west, said it had 22 gritters and almost 350 tons of salt ready to head out on the roads last night.
Amey said 12 patrol gritters and 16 front-line vehicles would be covering roads in the south-east overnight into this morning.
A Police Scotland spokesman said: "If you are travelling on the roads you should ensure you and your vehicle are adequately prepared for the conditions, making sure you have sufficient fuel and supplies such as warm clothing, food and water in the event you are delayed for several hours."
It was also revealed that repairs to hundreds of housing association homes in the Western Isles, damaged in hurricane force winds, have been delayed by the continuing bad weather.
Around 600 homes managed by Hebridean Housing Partnership are still awaiting repairs after being hit by the violent storm on the night of January 8.


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If there is one extravagance I don't think I could live without it would be a glossy magazine. I love the anticipation of waiting for a new issue every month and the feeling I get of exploring each of the beautiful images, yet more and more magazines are being replaced by their digital counterparts or dying off. The graveyard is growing and to me, it's shocking to believe that I might not be able to hold my glossy lovely in a few years. The artist Lauren DiCioccio meditates on this idea of current media replacing our sense of literally touching information in her series that transforms typical magazine pages of Vogue and Vanity Fair into colorful rainbows. I can't wait to get my hands on one of her larger prints; check out two more of her pieces after the jump and also where to buy them. File this one as my new art obsession.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Art Eye.
Posted by Margaret Murrieta at 4:44 PM 2 comments
Filed under: Art, contemporary art, Vogue
Color Flash.
It's only the beginning of the week and I'm already more than a little stressed out. So to perk myself up I browsed through my files hoping to find something that would inspire me to not skip my classes. My solution: a shot of bright pink. I mean, how could you not be cheerful with a hot pink wall in your entryway or wearing a hot pink suit? Charlotte Free (model of the minute) went so far as to put the color on her head. Alas, until I have a place that isn't rented or a job that allows me to wear such extravagant colors I'll be happy to settle on a pink Prada fur poof or a pink dining table, any day of the week. Check out the more realistic options after the jump. File as another Monday.
Posted by Margaret Murrieta at 2:43 PM 0 comments
Filed under: dining rooms, fall shows, Fashion, fur, Home, pink, street style
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Oscar Gold.
With the Oscars coming up tomorrow, I thought it fitting to focus on the black-tie gowns that us mortals wear on only a few occasions in our lives. (Count em, prom and weddings are all we have.) Yet, the fashion world and the commercial red carpet have long been at odds with one another. Most high fashion critics find the gowns to be too safe, bland and pageant like while the tabloids will rip a celebrity to shreds over one that is too "avant-garde."
But today I'd like to propose a cease fire between the two, if not for just a few hours tomorrow. Let me introduce Marchesa, a name synonymous with the red carpet and all-out Hollywood glamour. Georgina Chapman and Karen Craig have been creating outstanding gowns that defy gravity and challenge the tired strapless princess gown for the past few seasons while in the meantime outfitting some very lucky celebs. And with Harvey Weinstein (the mega-producer) as Chapman's husband, there is no doubt that Marchesa will be able to produce some pure Oscar gold for the ladies who wear it.
Posted by Margaret Murrieta at 3:56 PM 0 comments
Filed under: black tie, cocktail, fall shows, Fashion, Marchesa, red carpet, spring shows
Dining In.
Living in apartments well under one thousand square feet has not allowed me the privilege to have a kitchen much larger than a matchbook so it comes as no surprise that I am ecstatic about the idea of one day having one big enough to fit a table, some chairs and possibly even (gasp!) a bench. Whether it's a farmhouse table with some vintage chairs thrown around, an island to rest my elbows on or just a small nook complete with a table and comfortable bench, I've always been fond of sitting next to the warm oven and dining in...even if I am eating take-out. File under my future kitchen.
[Images via: ApartmentTherapy.com]
Posted by Margaret Murrieta at 3:19 PM 1 comments
Filed under: dining rooms, farmhouse table, Home, kitchens, small space living
Friday, February 25, 2011
Best of LFW Fall 2011
London Fashion Week came and went quicker than the flight from New York takes to get there, and although the collections seemed to be lacking any true standout winner (let's face it, Burberry does have outerwear down to a science) I found 6 looks that I could really latch onto for this coming fall. I found myself gravitating towards those that played with spring brights muted down for the always drab winter weather or the purple and blue tones more associated with royalty. File under do as the Brits do. Check out the complete list of looks after the jump...
Posted by Margaret Murrieta at 2:45 PM 0 comments
Filed under: British style, Burberry, fall shows, Fashion, London Fashion Week
Get Lost in Venice.
Venice is a fabulous place to completely lose yourself in and is the perfect getaway I could imagine for this weekend. I was there for only a day and my plans were delayed a bit because of a summer rainstorm, but it really was one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It made me realize that boats are a much sexier mode of transportation than cars. Don't even bother trying to use a map; the best way to explore the city is to just get lost. Check out my to-do list after the jump. File under go before it disappears.
Posted by Margaret Murrieta at 12:13 PM 0 comments
Filed under: Art, contemporary art, shopping, Travel
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Top Shots LFW Fall 2011.
Head to toe Burberry. Well done love.
I'm loving the etherial light in this picture.
Could her pants be any more fabulous?
I could never tire of these YSL pumps.
The effect of all the girls at Christopher Kane's show together is simply magnificent.
Outside the Burberry show. I'm totally adopting this look.
Charlotte Free at Vivienne Westwood. Only in London.
Glamorous, even in the rain.
[Images Via: Tommy Ton at Style.com, Garance Dore, The Sartorialist, Tommy Ton, The Sartorialist, Garance Dore, New York Times, Tommy Ton]
Posted by Margaret Murrieta at 7:29 PM 0 comments
Filed under: Burberry, Christopher Kane, Fashion, London Fashion Week, photography, street style, YSL
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Art Eye.
Remember those paint-by-numbers from childhood? Well they just got a lot more sophisticated with Trey Speegle's YES (You Complete the Picture) which includes the architecturally stunning Arc de Triomphe juxtaposed behind one of the most powerful words in any language, yes. The original paint-by-numbers served as a backdrop to Stella McCartney's 2009 fashion show which is why I found it as a perfect art focus during London Fashion Week. In the lower left of the composition, Speegle references the designer with the La McCartney shop sign. High quality prints start at $20, which you can order here. File as purchase immediately.
[Image Via: 20x200]
Posted by Margaret Murrieta at 6:07 PM 0 comments
Filed under: Art, contemporary art, London Fashion Week, Stella McCartney
Top Looks NYFW Fall 2011
New York Fashion Week came to a close last Thursday, and to say that it was an exciting season would be the understatement of the year. I've always preferred the spring shows probably because I grew up in a climate that rarely went lower than 80 degrees year-round and I'd much rather wear a light summery dress than an oversized sweater any day. But this season might have converted me into an autumn. Many of the designers showed an array of colors from all sections of the rainbow while others chose to focus on all the fabulous shades of grey and black that exist. Here I chose my top dozen looks from the season, with a complete list of the lineup after the jump. Overall though, I think the designers showed a continuation of truly wearable, flattering separates along with the injection of unique, special pieces to update even the most basic of wardrobes. File as next autumn.
Posted by Margaret Murrieta at 1:17 PM 1 comments
Filed under: Fashion, New York Fashion Week, NYC, Runway
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Step away from the futon.
I would consider myself an expert when it comes to living in studio apartments, and I absolutely love having as little space as possible. Sure, I know it sounds insane and it does require some creative storage solutions, but how much space does one person really need? I think Simone at Tiny-Ass Apartment would agree with me. What makes all these studios gorgeous is their restrained color palettes, clean floors, military-like organization, lots of bright natural light and a touch of something unexpected: from a beanbag, yellow blanket, black lampshades, mammoth mirror or curtained off daybed. Check out the breakdown after the jump...
Posted by Margaret Murrieta at 12:11 PM 1 comments
Filed under: Home, monochrome, small space living
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Escape to Madrid.
To kick off my first travel post I wanted to pick a vacation location that would truly be an escape for the nice long weekend and also a place that has given me a huge amount of inspiration. So this weekend, I'm dying to return to one of my favorite places in the world, the capital of Spain: Madrid. Although I only got to spend a few days there, it was plenty of time to soak up the unparalleled culture, ridiculously yummy tapas, unlimited amounts of sangria and some of the best curated museums in the world. I don't think I've ever wanted to visit a place so badly in my life, and it was everything that I imagined it to be. Hope you enjoy this escape as much as I did. Check out my itinerary after the jump. File this under this year's to do list.
Posted by Margaret Murrieta at 6:05 PM 0 comments
Filed under: contemporary art, culture, Travel
Top shots NYFW Fall 2011.
My personal favorite.
Victoria Beckham's show.
Stunning coat and perfect bun. Adore.
What a combo, a utilitarian jacket with Hermes. No longer an oxymoron.
Just fabulous. Anna dello Russo in her finest.
Hilarious. I always wanted to be taller than the boys.
The other amazing Anna, this time without her bodyguards.
Karlie Kloss, model of the moment, too cool for school.
[Images via: Tommy Ton for Style.com, The Sartorialist, Style.com x4, The Sartorialist, Style.com]
Posted by Margaret Murrieta at 1:45 PM 0 comments
Filed under: Anna dello Russo, Anna Wintour, Fashion, Hermes, New York Fashion Week, NYC, photography, Runway, street style
Art Eye.
For the inaugural post of my weekly art series I wanted to begin with an artist who captured beautiful images that are irresistible. Meet Sharon Montrose, a Los Angeles based photographer who is well-known for her adorable portraits of animals, both domesticated and wild. I've completely fallen in love with both the Baby Monkey No. 6 and Baby Giraffe No. 5. Even better, she has high-quality prints available starting at $20. Click here to see more of her work and order them before they all sell out. File this one under awesome gift.
[Images Via: 20x200]
Posted by Margaret Murrieta at 10:49 AM 0 comments
Filed under: animals, Art, Los Angeles, photography
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Top Couture Spring 2011
Even though the designers at Lincoln Center in NYC are showing for fall, it wasn't that long ago that the famed couturiers in Europe were sending theirs down the runway for spring. Here is a roundup of my favorite looks from the season, including all the greats.
Starting at the top left and moving to the right, I loved Armani's futuristic gladiator gown, Elie Saab's magical lavender lace gown, Givenchy's restrained pink gown and Gaultier's irreverent combination of a prim evening dress with a mohawk. On the bottom row starting on the left I have Dior's fantastic pink pencil skirt, Chanel's layered nonchalance of an outfit, Valentino's perfection of a cocktail dress, and another of Chanel's lovely looks. File this one under couture envy.
[Images via: Style.com]
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Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Inspired by all the fabulous clothing at New York Fashion Week, I've found it impossible not to notice the connection between runway and home decor right now. The Olsen sisters always do an impeccable job with The Row, but this year's collection was simply over-the-top drama for me. I loved every single fur, loafer and pant they sent down the runway. The textured red tones translate into the home seamlessly. File this one under my new fall look for home and myself.
Images via: Style.com, Elle Decor
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Stripe Tease
Black and white stripes have been teasing me for years to use them in my many apartments. After failing on many attempts including a small rug from Ikea that remained in my closet for about a year and a half, I think I've finally come to accept black and white stripes for they best use: as a room anchor. Whether under a coffee table, painted on chairs, or thrown over a bed black and white stripes add a sense of youthfulness and bohemian quality to any room. File this one under my next project.
[Images via: LonnyMag, Apartment Therapy, LonnyMag]
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Saturday, February 12, 2011
Numero Uno.
Ciao! And welcome to the.margaret.files., a compilation of all the inspiring little things I come across every day. You can expect to see here many different posts ranging from art, fashion, food, home décor, and travel. I hope that you enjoy my creation and explore for beautiful things along with me.
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I am testing a Power MOS gate charge. I created the test circuit and I am sure to connect all the pins, but performing the transient test Pspice give the following messages:
"" ERROR(ORPSIM-15142): Node N02912 is floating
ERROR(ORPSIM-15142): Node X_U1.5 is floating ""
Can you please help, whar does it mean? the curious thing is that when using an intrinsic MOS model from the Pspice library the simulation run perfectly well. But when using the Power MOS model given by the provider the error messages pop up!!
Thanks for the help,
Hi Hussein,
For resolving this error please refer document "Troubleshooting OrCAD Capture PSpice Simulation Flow Errors" available at
Apart from resolving ORPSIM – 15142 error,this document also lists solutions for resolving commonly occurring simulation errors.


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Crime Zone Trailer (1989)
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In a post-nuclear future, crime has been eliminated in the city of Soleil through a strict class structure imposed upon the population. Two illegal young lovers are enticed into becoming criminals by a shady guy who promises them a way out of the city so they can continue their lives in peace.
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England new hope for World Cup as FBI probe corruption claims over Qatar bid
ENGLAND'S hopes in staging one of the next two World Cups were given a boost after Culture Secretary John Whittingdale said it COULD happen if Fifa asks.
US investigators said their inquiries – which have led to nine Fifa officials and five sports company execs being charged with money laundering, racketeering and wire fraud – have extended to a suspected votes-for-bungs scandal surrounding the 2018 and 2022 tournaments.
If the Fifa voting process which led to them being awarded to Russia and Qatar is found to be corrupt football's world governing body will face calls for a new vote to decide where the tournaments should be played.
Now today Mr Whittingdale told the House of Commons that England could host the 2022 competition if it is stripped from Qatar.
Professor Ellis Cashmore, who has investigated corruption in football, said a "vulture" was "circling" over the tournaments – and England could step in following Fifa president Sepp Blatter's decision to quit.
Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein of Jordan, 39, who lost out to Blatter, 79, in last week's election, has vowed to stand again in the vote to replace him.
French football legend David Ginola, 48, also pledged to stand while South Korea's former Fifa vice-president Chung Mong-Joon, 61, the billionaire heir to the Hyundai car company, said he will "carefully consider" whether to run.
Last night Brazilian soccer legend Zico, 62, said he also planned to stand as Fifa president.
He said: "I am in. I want to be a candidate for Fifa indeed. I have the skills."
"England could renew its bid to host"Professor Ellis Cashmore
Uefa president Michel Platini, 59, was many bookmakers' favourite to land the job though he has not yet confirmed he plans to stand.
Last night Professor Cashmore said all Fifa presidential candidates would have to "address the mysterious voting" surrounding the awarding of the World Cups.
"We can expect the successful candidate to review this," he said.
"Although there's been no word yet England could renew its bid to host.
"We're going to hear a lot about the dodgy voting of previous World Cups as the Fifa scandal continues.
"South Africa 2010 and Brazil 2014 are the obvious examples. But who will ask about Germany 2006, Japan/South Korea 2002 and even France 1998?
"Fifa will be forced to confront its bad behaviour, but how far the football associations of the wealthiest countries are willing to rock the boat remains to be seen."
A survey yesterday revealed 67% of Brits believed choosing Qatar to host the 2022 tournament was "one of the most ludicrous decisions in the history of sport".
But last night Qatari foreign minister Khalid bin Mohammad al-Attiyah insisted there was "no way" his nation would be stripped of its World Cup.
He said: "Qatar is honest and confident it has done nothing wrong.
"The bashing campaign against Qatar is based on prejudice and racism."
Russian football chiefs said they were ready to stage the next World Cup and would work with Fifa to root out corruption.
Yesterday two former Fifa execs – ex-vice-president Jack Warner, 72, and 86-year-old ex-head of South American football confederation Conmebol Nicolas Leoz – plus four sports marketing execs were placed on Interpol's "most wanted" list over their roles in the £100m FBI corruption probe.
The six were made subject to Interpol "red notices" which means they are "wanted" in the international police force's 190 countries.
They are each named in the US Justice Department's 47-count indictment which alleges bribes were paid by sports marketing firms to secure TV and radio broadcast and sponsorship rights for several Fifa football tournaments.
Warner is alleged to have received $10m (£6.52m) to vote for South Africa to host the 2010 World Cup.
Yesterday South Africa's sports minister Fikile Mbulula, 44, admitted his government paid the cash to Fifa but thought it was for approved projects" and it was "not a bribe".


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Governor Akinwumi Ambode of Lagos today sacked three commissioners from his cabinet. Those sent parking are the Commissioners of Finance, Dr. Mustapha Akinkumi; Tourism, Folorunsho Folarin-Coker; and Transportation, Dr. Ekundayo Mobereola.
Their sack was contained in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tunji Bello.
Governor Ambode directed his Special Adviser, Arts & Culture to take over as Acting Commissioner in Ministry of Tourism and Culture, his Special Adviser on Transportation will take over as Acting Commissioner for Transportation, while the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance takes over as Acting Commission, pending the appointment of new Commissioners.
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The fixed-gear bike means the Toughest Guy in the World can never stop pedaling. His legs must perpetually trace perfect circles; straining so hard on the uphill it looks like grapefruits have been sewn into his calves, whirling so fast on the downhill it seems as if any minute they might spontaneously combust.
He will do this for 6 1/2 punishing hours, for 120 leg-pounding, back-screaming, butt-throbbing miles. He will do this today just as he did it yesterday. As he will do it tomorrow and the day after that.
Some days he will do it on the fixed-gear. On others, he will ride his more conventional, 20-gear bike. But he will ride. He will ride to train his muscles, to forge his lungs, to flog himself into an ever higher realm of fitness, the realm of Olympic gold medalists and the even more rarefied realm of those who refuse to let shattered bones prevent them from triumphing in the most boiling crucible in all of sport.
But these days, the Toughest Guy in the World also does it for another reason. He rides to distract himself from the very real scenario that all this arduous training might be for no reason at all.
And so if it seems that Tyler Hamilton -- he of the altar boy face and the soul full of grit and tenacity -- rides as if his life depended on it. Well, in a way, it does.
Today is the first day of the Tour de France, the world's most grueling cycling race -- perhaps the world's most grueling athletic event. But for the first time in nine years, Hamilton won't be at the start. Not out of choice, but by virtue of a two-year suspension based on a charge of illegal blood doping.
It is a charge the part-time Boulder resident disputes. So instead of cycling against the world's best, he cycles mostly alone, knowing that his toughest test won't come on pavement on a lonely mountain road, but in a Denver hearing room where three strangers will decide if he's a liar and a cheat or a victim of some terrible mistake.
The 'nightmare' began in Spain
What Tyler Hamilton and his wife Haven alternately refer to as "madness" and a "nightmare" began to unfurl in September after he had competed in the Vuelta a Espana, the prestigious Tour of Spain. A newly-instituted blood test found Hamilton and Santiago Perez, a Phonak squad teammate, had used blood transfusions from other people to gain an illegal advantage.
Transfusions provide a competitor with a wealth of new red blood cells; the more red blood cells you have, the more oxygen gets carried to the muscle tissue, the better the muscles work. The samples he and Perez had provided after the race tested positive for blood that had different "markers." In the eyes of the International Cycling Union, Hamilton and Perez were cheaters.
The shock waves that flew out were practically percussive. Tyler Hamilton a blood doper? The guy known as the Boy Scout of professional cycling?
"So many people said, 'If Tyler is guilty, then I've lost faith in the entire sport,' " said Neal Rogers, an editor at VeloNews, a national cycling publication based in Boulder.
Things would get worse. Officials retested his "A" blood sample from the Athens Olympics, where Hamilton had won a gold medal, and claimed to have found new evidence of an illegal transfusion.
Impossible, Hamilton said.
No way I'd ever do that. I've never even donated blood. I wouldn't risk putting someone else's blood in my body -- what if it was tainted? What if I wound up infecting Haven? Must be a mistake. Take another test.
Sorry, that wasn't "protocol," he was told. He also was told he was going to be suspended from competitive cycling for two years.
His stage victory in the Tour of Spain was forfeited. His Olympic gold medal would have been, too, except that his "B" blood sample had been frozen and, therefore, rendered invalid. Since two positive results were required for a blood test to be conclusive, the International Olympic Committee could do nothing. Nothing, that is, but tarnish him.
"He can keep his medal," said IOC president Jacques Rogge, adding pointedly, "It will be up to everyone to judge what the value of the medal is."
Hamilton had his medal, but the ground beneath him was crumbling.
He appealed his suspension before the North American Court of Arbitration for Sport. Opposing him was the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency.
The skepticism -- indeed, perhaps the antagonism -- of sports officials toward Hamilton might have been, in part, a by-product of the huge scandal that had engulfed the 1997 Tour de France when a car belonging to one of the teams was found to contain large amounts of performance-enhancing drugs. Subsequently, the team director admitted that some of his cyclists routinely were provided with those drugs.
That team, Festina, was expelled from the race. Soon, officials were raiding the headquarters of other teams, prompting an outcry of harassment from many riders.
In the end, six teams dropped out in protest, and by the end of the Tour, fewer than 100 riders remained from the original 189.
It took cycling a long time to recover, and ever since that debacle officials, and media, have been hyper-vigilant and skeptical. Even Lance Armstrong's six consecutive Tour de France victories, during which he always tested negative, produced muttering in some quarters that he had to be "dirty."
Given this, it was inevitable that when Hamilton's tests came up positive, lights and sirens would follow.
Feeling the weight of the USADA, the World Anti-Doping Agency and the ICU, Hamilton and his wife embarked on a long, expensive path to build his case.
Preparing the case
One point involved the blood test itself, which had debuted at the 2004 Tour de France and which they said was flawed. The flow cytometry test searches a person's blood sample for surface proteins -- minor antigens -- that can be used to distinguish one person's blood from another, even if they are the same blood type. But the cytometry test can be finicky, the Hamiltons alleged. And, in this case, unreliable, they said.
Corroborating this was Dr. Gerald Sandler, a professor of medicine and pathology at Georgetown University Hospital, who said the cytometry test was "being misapplied" when used in blood-doping cases of athletes because results could differ from lab to lab.
Another point was the testing procedure. One of the bedrocks of testing is that testers must not know whose blood is being analyzed.
This was not the case with Hamilton. In fact, the "positive" result from the blood sample he provided at the Olympics was deemed negative at first. It wasn't until nearly a month later that the IOC formed an outside panel of experts who then ruled his Athens sample positive.
Not only did the panel know whose blood it was analyzing, the group doing the testing was composed of people who had been paid to develop the testing method -- in other words, they had a vested interest in the process.
"The whole protocol under which the, quote-unquote, testing was done was not normal," said David Housman, a professor of molecular biology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. "There's no protocol that says, if at first you don't think a sample is positive, you can call up a whole bunch of people and have them decide that it is positive. That doesn't really count."
But these weren't the points of Hamilton's defense that lifted eyebrows -- and detonated sarcasm. No, that happened after he raised the possibility of chimerism, a rare condition where someone can have different blood markers in his system without doping. One path to chimerism might arise from what is called the "vanishing twin."
During pregnancy, a woman might begin carrying twins. Then, without her knowing, one aborts and its cells are absorbed into the mother or passed on to the remaining fetus.
The vanishing twin theory generated a slew of cynicism and catcalls. Sports Illustrated ridiculed it in its weekly "This Week's Sign of the Apocalypse." The head of WADA sneered that Hamilton should consider an "exorcism."
And yet, according to some scientific experts, chimerism is not medical voodoo. At least not according to Housman, who read about Hamilton's case and volunteered his help.
According to Housman, chimerism could be reason for a "false positive" and should have been accounted for as a possible result. But the creators of the test that Hamilton failed had not established a false positive, dismissing chimerism as an absurdly remote possibility.
"I do not regard the (WADA) criteria and its use in this context in any way, shape or form being appropriately applied," Housman said.
Other scientists spoke out on behalf of chimerism. Dr. Ann Reed, a researcher at the Mayo Clinic, contended that 50 percent to 70 percent of healthy people are chimeras.
For his part, Hamilton wasn't basing his defense solely on the fact he might embody chimerism. Or that he might have had a vanishing twin. Or that the test was flawed. Instead, he was basing it on all three possibilities; together, they should raise doubts about his guilt, he said.
Christopher Campbell agreed. Campbell, one of the arbitrators hearing Hamilton's appeal, wrote that the testing method "fails to satisfy the prevailing standards of the scientific community. In this situation, USADA should not be able to sustain its initial burden of proof and the case against Mr. Hamilton should be dismissed."
But on April 18, by a 2-1 decision, the arbitration board ruled in favor of the USADA. Campbell's dissenting opinion notwithstanding, the majority was not swayed by Hamilton's arguments and, unlike American jurisprudence, in doping cases, the burden of proof is on the accused. Hamilton's two-year suspension went into effect immediately.
"In the age we live in, the common defense of all athletes, with the exception of a very rare few, is to deny and publicly deny, even in the face of overwhelming evidence," said Travis Tygart, USADA general counsel.
"It would be a sad day for clean athletes if we blindly accepted an accused athlete's denial. That's why these cases are not decided in the media, they're not decided by me, and they're not decided by the athletes. They're decided by the arbitrators, who weigh and consider all the evidence -- and that's what was done in this case."
But Hamilton refused to quit. Even as his suspension was draped over him, he filed one last appeal. Maybe it was an act of desperation. Then again, maybe his unwillingness to quit simply was embedded in his DNA.
"There's just no give-up in this kid," said Steve Pucci, Hamilton's first cycling coach.
A gifted athlete
Everyone knew the boy was special -- a natural athlete, good at any sport he tried. And there were a lot of sports to try in Marblehead, Mass., where Bill and Lorna Hamilton raised three children. Sailing, soccer, cycling, skiing -- there was no off-season for the Hamiltons.
But it wasn't just that Tyler was gifted. It was something more.
When he was about 5, he jumped off a bunk bed and landed hard. He hardly complained, so the family continued its usual weekend ski trip. A few days later, they found out Tyler had been skiing on a broken foot. It was perhaps the first time, but certainly not the last, the Hamiltons realized Tyler had, according to sister Jennifer, "an insanely high threshold for pain."
To say nothing of an uncanny ability to attract it.
Take the time he got his foot caught in Jennifer's bicycle spokes and "filleted" a chunk of his heel. Or the summer he wound up splitting his chin three times -- stitches upon stitches.
"He was fearless," his sister recalled, "the more scabs the better."
Years later, Tyler himself would say he had no time for fear because fear "makes you slow down."
Which is why he was such a perfect fit for the Crazy Kids of America. At least that's what the young ski racers at New Hampshire's Wildcat Mountain called themselves.
During breaks from weekend training, they'd find fun stuff to do. Like grabbing the bamboo poles that served as ski gates and using them to pole vault over the half-frozen river. Or jumping on a slab of ice on the river and riding it downstream. Or slipping out when it was dark, taping flashlights to their helmets and flying down the frozen slopes of the ski run on their sleds.
Pucci got a glimpse of the relentless side of Hamilton when his charge was 19 and competing in a 115-mile road race, where the top finishers qualified for the national championships. Hamilton, who had come late to competitive cycling, was rolling through the feed zone, where riders were handed a bag of food to eat while pedaling on.
Hamilton got tangled up in the process. Instantly, he went flying through the air one way, the bike going the other way and both clattering across the pavement.
Bloody and banged up, Hamilton grabbed the bike, climbed back on it and rode the remaining 65 miles. On a two-wheeled death trap.
"It's virtually unridable," Pucci said. "The crank arm is bent and clacking up against the frame; the brakes are shot; the wheels are hitting the brakes every revolution. I'm telling you, I couldn't ride this bike 50 feet -- and he's gone 65 miles!"
And qualified for the nationals.
But for a long time, cycling was Hamilton's second love. Skiing was his focus, ever since he saw Phil Mahre win a 1984 Olympic gold medal. He expected to do the same.
Skiing brought Hamilton to the University of Colorado. He didn't make the varsity as a freshman, but he did land on the developmental squad. Then came his big break. His big, bad break.
In September 1991, while dry-land training with the ski team on his mountain bike, Hamilton went off a jump and landed awkwardly, breaking two vertebrae. Suddenly, skiing was off-limits for a long time.
Focus on cycling
Out of boredom, he began to ride during the winter. And spring. And summer. By 1993, he was captain of the CU cycling team, which he led to the NCAA championship. He was named collegiate cyclist of the year.
So long, skiing.
By 1995, Hamilton had turned pro. By 1996, he was competing for the U.S. Postal Service team. By 1997, he finished the Tour de France. By 1999, he was on the U.S. Postal team that won the Tour de France, serving as a "lieutenant" for Lance Armstrong.
And then he got really good.
In 2000, he made the U.S. Olympic team and finished 10th in the time trial. In 2002, after he had left U.S. Postal and become the lead rider for the Danish CSC team, he finished second in the prestigious Giro d'Italia (Tour of Italy). Not only was Hamilton only the third American to finish in that event's top three, he did so despite breaking his shoulder early in the race. Tough. The pain was so excruciating that he continually ground his teeth together, necessitating 11 caps after the season. Tougher. Before the season ended, he finished 15th in the Tour de France with the bum shoulder.
By 2003, he was back for more. Much more.
In April, he became the first American to win the Lige-Bastogne-Lige, the oldest one-day race in pro cycling. The next month, he took Switzerland's Tour of Romandie. As Hamilton headed for the Tour de France, he felt big things were in store. Too bad he was right.
On the first full day of competition, there was a horrendous 35-rider pileup. Armstrong emerged relatively unscathed. Hamilton, of course, did not. His right collarbone was fractured in two places. He finished the stage, but barely. Haven drove down from their summer home in Spain to pick him up because, hey, toughness has its limits.
In the hospital that night, his limited French enabled him to understand that the doctor was saying, "The only way I could continue was if I could withstand a lot of pain."
Incredibly -- collarbone taped into place, unable to properly grip the handlebars because of the pain, riding on tires underinflated to lessen the bouncing -- Hamilton soldiered on. Tough.
And then he did something really epic. During the 16th stage, on a 122.5-mile course that sliced across the mighty Pyrenees, Tyler Hamilton didn't just finish; he finished ahead of everyone. Tougher.
Four stages later -- after 23 days, 2,129.75 miles and the usual assortment of blistering heat, driving rain, lashing wind and general discomfort that make the Tour de France a nightmarish stew of endurance, valor and athleticism -- the ordeal was over. Of the 219 riders who started, 147 had finished. Among the latter was Tyler Hamilton, who wound up in fourth place. Toughest.
Even years later, putting Hamilton's achievement into perspective would prove difficult.
"I just can't imagine what it was like for him," said Ron Kiefel, a Colorado cyclist who finished the Tour six times. "Even if you're in perfect form, it's very difficult. But when you have the injuries Tyler did ..."
"Legendary," pro rider Scott Moninger said. "He took pain and suffering to a whole new level."
Maybe what made Hamilton's feat even more compelling was that the Toughest Guy in the World also was one of the nicest.
"It seems like most guys at his level in cycling are forced to put on two faces ... but Tyler is a genuine guy. There's only one face to Tyler," Moninger said. "Tyler's truly a humble guy."
Dismay to triumph
But by 2004, Hamilton wanted more than just a moral victory in the Tour. He switched teams, joining the Swiss-based Phonak squad, with one goal. "He wanted to win the Tour," older brother Geoff said.
The season started with promise -- he won the Tour of Romandie again. He had the fitness. He had the confidence.
He also had his usual bad luck.
On the first full stage of the Tour de France, five cyclists went down in front of him. Hamilton, skimming along at 45 mph, couldn't avoid the pileup. He flipped over his handlebars and landed on his back. He got up, changed bikes and finished, of course. But something was wrong.
That night, softball-sized bruises began to stain his back. He felt the pain, different from the broken collarbone in 2003; a debilitating pain that made him feel like a "broken-down car stuck in second gear."
He "faked it" for a week, hoping for a miracle. But this was the Tour he wanted to win, the Tour he thought he could win. Just finishing didn't hold the same cachet.
Then, too, there was another trauma -- the death of his beloved dog Tugboat, who had to be euthanized after suffering an adverse reaction to, ironically, a blood transfusion. Hamilton was devastated, weeping openly, wearing Tugboat's tag around his neck.
Everything was hitting him at once, and he just couldn't go on.
The Toughest Guy in the World blinked.
But by Aug. 18, the pale-blue lasers were back in focus. Over steep climbs, claustrophobic turns, cobblestone swaths and the stray oil slick, he did what no American had done on an Olympic road course in 20 years. Standing on the podium, wearing his gold medal, Hamilton felt a surging pride as The Star-Spangled Banner played and the American flag was hoisted. It wasn't the Tour, but it was close.
A month later, he arrived in hell.
Hamiltons' view
What awaits you outside the windows of Tyler and Haven Hamilton's 4,200-square-foot house up Boulder's Sunshine Canyon is not so much a view as a panorama. But if you can pull your eyes from the vistas of Mount Evans, the Flatirons and the Denver skyline, the inside visuals aren't too shabby: tasteful art, comfortable furniture, a killer kitchen, memorabilia and awards won by the man of the house, including the jersey he wore during his first Tour.
But as she sits in her wonderful home, watching Anchor and Tanker, their golden retriever pups, romp, Haven Hamilton is not in the best mood. She is "disgusted and appalled." She is "angry." She is "frustrated." She is "heartbroken."
Not that her husband, sitting next to her on the couch, is doing so great himself.
Asked how much the suspension has cost him in legal fees and lost sponsorships, he estimates $1 million and climbing.
"And that's not considering the potential endorsements I'd have had from winning an Olympic gold medal," he said, sounding more matter-of-fact than mercenary. It also doesn't factor in the impact on corporate sponsorships for the Tyler Hamilton Foundation, which raises money for multiple sclerosis.
Then, whatever vestiges of neutrality are left slide from his voice.
"Doesn't it show the world something -- what I'm doing for my defense? Would I spend all this time and money doing this if I was guilty? Of course not! I'm not that stupid."
He knows his appeal before the Court of Arbitration for Sport is his last hope. The hearing is scheduled in Denver later this summer; the ruling either will allow Hamilton to ride immediately or effectively end his career. He will be 36 in 2007, well past the age when he seriously could contend for the Tour de France.
Asked about the prospect of his career being over, he insisted, "I'm not thinking that way. I'll race again. I guarantee it. It can't happen (that he'll lose the appeal), it can't."
But it can. And even if he won't say it, he knows it. Just as he knows the toll the blood-doping charges have taken on his image, although he won't talk about it much.
Of course, others will.
"Has his legacy been tarnished? Oh, definitely," Kiefel said. "Sure, if Tyler is exonerated, he'll ride through it and persevere. But this will always hang over his head."
And what do members of the cycling community think?
"I've definitely spoken with people who absolutely believe Tyler. They don't believe he's guilty of blood doping; they believe there's a mistake in the test," Rogers said. "But there are also plenty of other people who believe that one of the nicest guys in the sport just got caught."
And what does Rogers believe?
"Put me in the camp that wants to believe Tyler. ... I consider him one of the sport's heroes."
A pause.
"At the same time, I don't know who to believe."
He's not alone.
"If you polled people in the cycling community, you'd find it's pretty mixed," said Travis Brown, a mountain bike racer in Boulder who competed in the 2000 Olympics.
"It seems to me like it's pretty mixed -- there are people who think his appeal is legitimate and there are people who don't."
Brown, a CU classmate of Hamilton's, backed away from an opinion. Still, "Look, Tyler is a nice guy, but through my long history in cycling, I've found that's never something you use to judge whether someone is using performance-enhancing substances. There are guys out there you probably think are jerks but who are straight as an arrow."
Kiefel is equally on the fence, although, "Personally, I believe that Tyler has enough strength of character that if he really did something he would fess up to it."
So does Gary Erickson. But the founder of Clif Bar, and one of the sponsors who has stood by Hamilton since the charges were leveled, insisted, "I believe 100 percent that Tyler is innocent."
That kind of support buoys Hamilton. "Believe me," he said, "I'll be back."
And so on he goes. Relentless. Over mountains. Down valleys. Through canyons. Mile after mile. Riding for his sanity. Riding past frustration and lurking suspicion. Riding fearlessly because fear only slows you down. And slowing down just isn't an option when you're the Toughest Guy in the World.


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However I noticed that while visually the computer was hung, I could still move the mouse around and issue commands using windows shortcuts (eg, Win+R, CTRL+Shift+Esc etc) and using some of these I could occasionally get dumped to a working desktop and the computer would continue to boot as normal.
Reading the above quote made me realise that my issues did in fact begin when I started using CoreTemp and set it to start with Windows.
Disabling the 'start with Windows' feature of CoreTemp caused the system to hang instantly, though once I rebooted the issue with login freezes was gone.
It appears CoreTemp is to blame, specifically on login due to the 'start with Windows' option.
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Running Win 7 Home Premium 64 bit on a Lenovo Ideapad Laptop Note: I'm not particularly tech-savvy, so I apologize if this seems incoherent to you. Two days ago, I was trying to make my monitor display just a little less contrast, so I opened a utility called Intel HD Graphics that I found on...
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screen goes black computer locks up when playing video games
I race simulators rfactor and codemasters f1 2010. Both work for awhile then the screen instantly goes black and the computer locks up so the only option is to turn it off and start again. I have a Toshiba Qosmio X305 Q701 notebook. It uses a GeForce 9700m GTS card. It is not hot. I...
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