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Player Level and StyleCombination bat player with long pips on the backhand - 2000+ USATT level.
SummaryAfter several years of playing defensively with a Timo Boll Spirit blade that I had originally purchased to use for two wing looping, I decided that it might be a good idea to try using a blade that actually was intended for chopping. I still wanted to retain the ability to pick off any loose balls and occasionally counter attack, so I needed a blade that still had some offensive capability.
Based on this criteria, the Butterfly Matushita Pro Special looked to be worth a try. Featuring a combination of slower willow wood outer plies, with Arylate/Carbon inner plies, it was advertised as a blade that would give great control when chopping against fast loops, but still with enough firepower to hit winners when the chance comes along. I had liked the feel of the Arylate/Carbon in my Timo Boll Spirit blade, so I had high hopes for the Matsushita Pro Special. But would it live up to my lofty expectations?
Who Will Like ItDefensive players who are looking for excellent feel and control, but with some attacking capability as well.
Who Will Hate It
- Players looking for a super fast blade, or a very light blade.
- Players who prefer their racket to have the center of gravity towards the handle, or compact head sizes.
SpecificationsThe Matsushita Pro Special weighs in at around 95+-5 grams. Although this is not light for a blade, this will be more than compensated by the fact that most defensive players will be using a thin sponge or OX version long pimples (no sponge) on one side of the racket. It has at least a semi-large head, and a normal handle length. It is a 5 ply blade, with willow outer plies and arylate/carbon inner plies (don't ask me what the middle ply is!). Butterfly rates it as Speed 7.4 and Control 8.4, but I'd say the speed is a little less than that, and the control a fair bit more. By comparison, Butterfly rates the Timo Boll Spirit as Speed 8.3 and Control 7.9, but the Matsushita Pro Special has a lot less speed and a lot more control for chopping than the Spirit, in my opinion.
Initial ImpressionsThe first thing I noticed was the size of the racket head - it seems huge in comparison to my previous blades. This is not a bad thing for a defensive racket though - many defensive blades have larger heads.
The second thing that stood out was how head-heavy the racket was - no doubt due to the extra rubber on the bigger racket head. I was a little concerned about this, since I have always been a believer in the idea that you get more control if the center of gravity of the racket is closer to the handle. But the proof would be in the playing.
Playing ImpressionsI started with a sheet of 1.0mm Tackiness Chop on the forehand side, and Stiga Destroyer OX (no sponge) long pips on the back. I tried this combination for about a week, and three things were immediately obvious.
- I had what felt like an incredible amount of control of the ball when chopping. This translated to the ability to vary my backspin a lot more, since I could increase my spin without losing control of the ball. I soon got used to the head heaviness of the racket, since it didn't seem to affect how the blade played in any way. Now I don't even think about it, to be honest.
- It was also incredibly SLOOOOOOWWWWW. I was having two main problems with the lack of speed - firstly, it was so slow that when pushing close to the table with the normal rubber, it was hard to put my opponents under pressure with a fast push, and secondly I had a tendency to put the ball into the net when chopping at a distance with the Tackiness Chop, because my chop was so slow the ball was reaching its peak height over my side of the table, and then dipping into the net!
- The long pips actually seemed faster than the normal rubber! I wasn't really sure what to make of that at the time, but it certainly was weird.
With the Domination on the forehand of the Matsushita Pro Special, I am now a very happy camper indeed! I have further increased my ability to spin the ball when chopping with my smooth rubber, due to the increased control. The slight loss of pace when attacking hasn't really affected me, since my attacks were never super fast to begin with, relying on surprise and spin rather than speed. It still feels pretty much like my Timo Boll Spirit when attacking, it's just not as fast. I'm playing much better with this combination, and I'm planning to stick with the Matsushita Pro Special blade for the forseeable future.
One thing that all players should note - seal the blade before gluing any rubbers on it. I attached my long pips using a pre-used glue sheet (so it was not quite as sticky), and I still managed to remove several splinters from the blade when I removed the long pips later on. Darn! So despite the fact that the blade feels fairly smooth, seal it anyway.
OverallI would highly recommend this blade to any defensive player who wants to be able to vary the spin and have high control of the ball when chopping, while still being able to counter attack and pick hit any loose balls. Looking back, I really do wish I had decided to try this blade several years ago, as I'm sure my results would have been that much better!
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Creative Writing (MFA in English)
The MFA in English with a focus in Creative Writing is awarded by the Graduate College. The Creative Writing Program, also known as the Iowa Writers' Workshop, also offers Nondegree Course Work. For the MFA in English with a focus in nonfiction writing, apply to the Nonfiction Writing Program.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet the Admission Requirements of the Graduate College and the department offering the degree program (review the department's web site or the General Catalog for departmental requirements).
Estimated Cost of Attendance
Tuition and fees vary by degree program and the type of student you are.
Application Deadlines
- Fall Semester—January 3
- Spring Semester—not offered
Application Procedures
To apply to this degree program, you will need to submit some application materials to your academic department and some to the Office of Admissions.
Materials to send to the department:
- A manuscript of your best work, with a Manuscript Cover Sheet (PDF)
- A personal statement
- Official transcripts from all universities and colleges you have attended
- Your official academic records/transcripts (current and former UI students do not need to provide UI transcripts)
- Three Letters of Recommendation (PDF)
- Application for Graduate Awards (PDF)
- The Supplement to the Financial Aid Application (PDF)
- Your General GRE test scores (optional but recommended)
- A self-addressed stamped postcard (optional) for acknowledgement of receipt of application
- A self-addressed stamped envelope to return your manuscript
Materials to send to Admissions:
- A second set of your official academic records/transcripts (current and former UI students do not need to provide UI transcripts)
- Your official GRE scores are not required for admission to this program. However, applications that include GRE scores may be more competitive for a greater range of financial assistance (the University's institutional code is 6681).
- International students may also be required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores to comply with the university's English Language Proficiency Requirements.
- Once recommended for admission, international students must send a Financial Statement.
If you Apply Online, the $60 application fee ($100 for international students) is payable by Discover, MasterCard, or Visa. If you cannot pay by credit card, you may Download and Print an Application (PDF) and pay the fee by check or money order in U.S. currency made payable to "The University of Iowa."
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Creative Writing Program
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Waldorf Salad Recipes
Molded Cranberry Salad - Recipe for Cranberry Salad with Apples
A cranberry waldorf salad with apples and lemon jello and chopped walnuts. Cranberry Waldorf salad with Jello.
Waldorf Salad with Rice - Waldorf Salad with Apples and Rice
Waldorf rice salad with apples, pineapple juice rice, celery, walnuts, raisins, yogurt, and other ingredients.
Jellied Waldorf Salad
Waldorf salad is jellied with lemon flavored gelatin - ingredients include apples, walnuts, and celery. Serve this jellied waldorf salad with salad greens and mayonnise.
Apple Pecan Salad
Ingredients include delicious apples, mayonnaise, raisins, and pecans. This salad is similar to a Waldorf salad.
Waldorf Rice Salad
Ingredients include rice, apples, celery, walnuts, raisins, carrots, and yogurt, along with mayonnaise and spices.
Waldorf Salad with Raisins and Orange
This waldorf salad includes an orange and grated orange peel, along with the traditional apples, raisins, mayonnaise, walnuts, and celery.
Waldorf Salad, Basic
This basic waldorf salad is made with apples and walnuts.
Waldorf Salad, Classic
This is a classic Waldorf salad with apples, mayonnaise, walnuts, whipping cream, celery, lemon juice, and other ingredients.
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These days, it seems as though everyone has something to say about emergency food and emergency food storage.┬Ā You will find advice telling you not only what to buy, but how much to buy, where to buy it, how to store it and to a lesser degree, how to eat it.
For the food storage newbie, all of this information can be overwhelming.┬Ā And for the experienced food storage maven, every new piece of advice will have you wondering whether you have done it right or whether there is a better way.┬Ā To use one of my favorite laments, it can all be too much!
Today I am going to do us all a favor and offer some crazy simple strategies for for building an emergency food supply.┬Ā Shall we get started?
9 Tips for Building an Emergency Food Supply
Take Your Time and Go Slow
If I can site the number one reason people become overwhelmed when even thinking about putting aside an emergency food supply, it is the perceived sense of urgency that it all needs to be done right now.┬Ā And this, for many, results in complacency and inaction.┬Ā DonŌĆÖt fall in to this trap.┬Ā Begin with a three day supply and gradually build that up to a week.┬Ā After that, add to your emergency food supply week by week until pretty soon, you have three months of food stored away for you and your family.
Remember, it is perfectly okay to pick up only 4 or 5 extra cans of meats, fruits or vegetables during your weekly trip to the supermarket.┬Ā Do what you can at a pace that your are comfortable with and ignore any message you get from others (including prepping forums and websites) to do it all at once.
Spend Your Money Wisely
There is no reason to break the budget while building an emergency food supply.┬Ā Before heading out to the supermarket, view the local ads and find specials that will allow you to purchase more for less.┬Ā If you are so inclined, use coupons and if allowed, shop on ŌĆ£double couponŌĆØ days.
Warehouse clubs such as Costco have coupons too so donŌĆÖt overlook those booklets that are sent out monthly.┬Ā Often times the savings are huge.┬Ā If you do not belong to a warehouse club, perhaps you can tag along with a friend or call ahead and see if they will give you a one-day shopping pass.
DonŌĆÖt overlook shopping at one of the many┬ĀDollar Stores┬Āor even in the back aisles of the drugstore.┬Ā Bargains abound as I recently learned when I picked up a half dozen cans of DAK ham for less than $3 each.
Scope Out and Optimize Your Storage Space
Finding a place to store your emergency food supply can be a challenge, especially if you live in a small home or apartment.┬Ā Get creative, starting with a walk around tour of you living spaces.┬Ā Places often overlooked are under beds, way up high in closets where you can add another shelf, and under dressers, desks and sofas.
My number one tip, though, is to go through your cupboards and closets and remove those items that are duplicates, that you rarely use, or that you do not use at all.┬Ā For example, in your kitchen, how may different pots and pans do you need?┬Ā My guess is that you use the same two or three over and over again.┬Ā Stow the extras away in the basement or storage locker or give them away to charity. Trust me, they will not be missed.┬Ā The same thing applies to seldom used clothing, shoes and sports equipment.
If you are truly serious about finding the space for your emergency food supply, you will toss those miscellaneous items that are only used once every three years in order to┬Ā free up space for some additional canned or dried foot items.
Stick to the Basics
Monitor what your family eats for a week and use that as a guideline for getting started.┬Ā The advantage of doing this is that you will learn what your family likes so that you can shop accordingly.┬Ā You would be surprised at how many people canŌĆÖt remember what they ate yesterday let alone a week ago.┬Ā Try to write everything down so that you donŌĆÖt have to rely upon your memory.
Keep in mind that bulk foods such as beans, rice, oatmeal and powdered milk are staples in the survival food pantry.┬Ā Relatively speaking, they are all (with the exception, perhaps of the milk) inexpensive.┬Ā These are basics, yes.┬Ā But if you are just getting started, why not begin with the food your family eats ŌĆō but only in canned form?
Also, do not forget to┬Āstore at least one gallon of water┬Āper person per day along with your emergency food supply.
DonŌĆÖt Make it a Chore
Storing food for an emergency can be challenging but it does not have to be a chore.┬Ā Eliminate the panic of attempting to get it all done at once and the process can almost be fun and game-like.┬Ā Searching out deals ŌĆō either with coupons or at sales ŌĆō can be an adventure in and of itself.┬Ā Involve the kids by asking them for suggestions and helping them make selections that they will enjoy eating.
Continue the adventure by learning to cook with traditional storage items such as the bulk food items mentioned above (beans, rice, oatmeal and powdered milk).┬Ā Adding condiments of various types will result in delicious meals not only now, but after an emergency when good tasting food will be a comfort.
Pay Attention to Storage Conditions
Notwithstanding finding the space for your emergency food supply, consider the storage conditions in your home.┬Ā The enemies of food storage are temperature, moisture, oxygen, light, pests and time.┬Ā Then there is the two legged variety (such as teenagers!) who eat everything in sight, including your emergency food.
While not all household conditions are perfect, be aware of┬Āthe six enemies of food storage┬Āand do your best to mitigate their effect on your precious food supply.┬Ā This means you should avoid storing food in garages that are 90 degrees and summer and 30 degrees in winter.┬Ā Empty your cupboards and closets of excess stuff and stow these items in the garage.┬Ā This will make room for you to store your food inside your main living area where the ambient room temperature is stable.
Rotate Out and Replenish In
Nothing lasts forever, so periodically go through your emergency food supply and rotate out the oldest items.┬Ā You can do this once a year or even every two years.┬Ā Just remember to replenish what you remove.
The exception to this rule is if the food items have been packaged for long term storage, either by the manufacturer or yourself.┬Ā How to package for the long term is beyond the scope of this article but you will find plenty of tips in the following three articles here on Backdoor Survival:
Food Storage Part I ŌĆō A Primer on Oxygen Absorbers
Food Storage Part II: Unraveling the Mystique of Mylar Bags
Food Storage Part III: Food Grade Buckets, Lids and Gamma Seals
Keep Track of Your Stuff
Once you get going, it will be easy to lose track of what you already have.┬Ā The best way to overcome the state of confusion you will experience six months down the road is to start keeping track of your stored items now ŌĆō from the beginning.┬Ā Use a spiral notebook, a computer spreadsheet, or a clipboard and a pad of paper.┬Ā Update your inventory with the item and date of purchase as it goes into storage and of course, mark it off as it rotates out.
Another good idea is to use a┬Āsharpie┬Āor a┬Ācolored label┬Āto mark the purchase date on each item.┬Ā That is the crazy, simple way of using the FIFO method of food rotation (FIFO = First In, First Out).
Do Your Homework
Resources abound.┬Ā With a modest amount of computer knowledge, you can Google around the internet to find all sorts of emergency food and food storage advice.┬Ā Be an informed consumer.┬Ā Learn about the foods that store well and also about pre-packaged meals that only require a bit of hot water to create a good-tasting and satisfying food experience.
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CHESTER Ian Young Currie, age 19, died unexpectedly at home on the morning of October 9, 2012, one day before his 20th birthday.
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He was born to Stuart Alexander and Wendy Oldenburg Currie on October 10, 1992, in Springfield, Vt. He is survived by his parents, his sister, Bevin Lore, and many, many relatives on both sides who will miss him greatly, along with his numerous friends.
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Dr. Afzal Beemath, 35, medical director of Palliative Medicine at DMC Sinai-Grace and Harper University hospitals, has a passion for helping and healing.
Beemath, who lives in Bloomfield Hills and was born and raised in South Africa, is the Sinai-Grace's first black medical director of Palliative Medicine, which focuses on care for terminally ill patients. He said he's had the position for two years and has been medical director of palliative medicine at Harper for a couple of months.
He is one of the modern-day community leaders and trailblazers whom Patch is highlighting in recognition of Black History Month.
He said palliative medicine, which was certified in 1996, is for patients who have a terminal illness, including hospice patients, and provides symptom relief and comfort management for them.
"There's a difference between curing someone and healing someone," he said.
Beemath said patients with illnesses without cures don't have to go untreated and can still feel healed. The physicians don't leave the patient to suffer, he said.
"For one individual doctor like Dr. Beemath to have brought so much good to so many in a unique and special way is perhaps unparalleled. He has a healer's gift," said Dr. Robert Zalenski, director of Palliative Care Development for Vanguard Health Systems.
Zalenski, who formerly held the position Beemath has now at Sinai-Grace, said he recommended Beemath when he was promoted. He said Beemath was key in implementing Vanguard's ICU-PAL initiative, which was a 16-week screening of palliative care for critically ill patients.
"Dr. Beemath was the first to start and complete it," he said.
Zalenski said Beemath did outstanding work in the screening trial and made it successful by stabilizing the patients and making them comfortable.
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"I always had a life-long dream of being a physician," he said. "It also satisfies that personal craving for helping fellow man."
However, he said he realized when he became a physician that there was much he didn't know.
"There is a lot of heartbreak," he said about when everyone can't be helped.
Beemath offers autonomy and dignity to patients who are often at the end of their lives, said Teronto Robinson, an internal medicine resident at Sinai-Grace who has worked closely with him for the last three weeks.
"Words cant describe how I feel about Dr. Beemath," he said. "He's known around the hospital as a very upstanding, friendly guy. He's always looking out for the patient and the family."
Before going into palliative medicine, Beemath trained in internal medicine and further trained in hospice care. Palliative medicine allows Beemath to offer assistance instead of turning patients away or stringing them along with false hope, he said.
"So what do you do? You take the patients' hands, who have entrusted their lives to you, and walk with them to the end," he said.
He said palliative medicine is about giving the patient what they want, whether it's to be pain-free or be at home away from the hospital.
"We don't just treat them as a number, and we don't just treat their numbers," Beemath said.
He said when he was studying medicine it was taken for granted that a physician would know how to treat a dying patient. He said unlike in years before, many patients don't have a family to care for them and palliative medicine offers them that support.
Beemath said he is working with his team to educate those in metro Detroit on palliative medicine and to specifically involve faith groups and clergy.
"We're not out to get patients to give up yet," he said, and for many patients a part of that is their faith.
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Please keep or beautiful, young, patriotic soldiers out of that snake pit full of writhing, vicious, venomous, vipers. They are lethal. Enough loss of American lives already!
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No. While the situation is very horrible, the U.S. needs to stay out. It is a civil war between their people and their government. The chemical weapons are a huge deal, but we should act with U.N. support, with evidence to show that it was 100 percent without a doubt the government that launched the attack.
I do not see a minimal "bombing" as a solution, as the U.S. bombing another country is an act of war (see Pearl Harbor, 9/11, others) and would be retaliated by the Syrian government. It is a huge mess, and U.S. involvement at this time would make it even worse.
From an economic and military standpoint -- very much a hard NO. We cannot afford another war, nor can we spread our military to Syria.
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Mind our own business
Syria is a sovereign nation and has been waging a two-year civil war. This war does not threaten our nation or it's security and their culture is completely different than ours. We have no business getting involved and it appears the international world is of the same opinion. The United States has been involved in military action in that region for many years, losing many young lives, wounding many more and spending billions which has accomplished nothing.
We have our own problems of which we cannot seem to solve, let alone try to solve the problems of the sovereign nations and imposing our culture and type of government on other countries. It hasn't been successful in the last 30-plus years -- and I don't think it ever will be.
We never seem to have enough resources (money) to help our own, yet we spend billions and billions overseas. I would think our administrations would recognize that fact and wake up to taking care of business in the U.S. Humanitarian aid only; no military engagement whatsoever.
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Show some muscle
The civil war in Syria poses an impossible dilemma for U.S. foreign policy: If we choose to back one side -- either the rebels or the government -- and they are victorious, the outcome almost certainly will be bad. So President Obama is wise to not throw military support behind either side. However, Assad's actions in this conflict are so brutal, resulting in the deaths of more than 100,000 of his citizens, that it is very difficult to stand on the sidelines.
Assad's forces crossed a red line when they used chemical weapons against Syrian citizens. Civilized society has abhorred the use of chemical weapons, and has successfully banned its use for many decades, except for rare violations. President Obama had correctly called this out as a red line, and if your red line is crossed, you need to respond.
Assad would not respond to arguments of morality -- I agree with the president in declaring his intention to launch a military strike against Syria in response to the use of chemical weapons. The administration had a plan for a strike that would inflict pain but not lead to an entanglement in a protracted war. But Russia and Syria stunned us all by agreeing to a plan to disarm Syria of its chemical weapons. We can still be skeptical of this plan's final outcome, but so far it's moving along according to schedule: Syria has already submitted a list of weapons and sites. There would have been no such action if Obama had not threatened a military strike. If things go well, the military threat will result in Syria's chemical disarmament.
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My answer is an unequivocal "no" and the reasons go beyond the present Syrian debacle. Before it was in our best interest to be involved in the Middle East because of the oil dependency but this is no longer the case. Therefore we should just stay out of their squabbles. As Sarah Palin so wisely advised us, "Let Allah sort it out." If the environmental whackos and their sycophantic liberal pols would just chill out and let us develop our own resources, we would have plenty of oil whereby our long-standing goal of energy independence would be realized and we could quit financing the terrorists.
The more we get involved in the Middle East, the more we muck it up. We keep trying to impose representative government on these people but history and Muslim attitudes have shown that this is probably not possible. Most Muslims desire peace and stability as much as we do, however they realize that because of the sectarian violence this can only be achieved by having a strong authoritarian government capable of keeping the peace. If you doubt me, just look at the Libya, Egypt and Iraq after their despots were deposed, (with probable U.S. meddling).
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The following is a statement from Joe Diminico, who is seeking the Democratic nominatation for the 13th House Assembly District to replace :
Jack Thompson's announcement that he will not seek re-election as State Representative for the 13th House Assembly District marks the close of a distinguished public career. Jack served his country as a Marine during the Korean War and ably served Manchester, first as Mayor and then in the General Assembly. He earned the respect of his colleagues and constituents because of his integrity and advocacy for children's issues. All of the citizens of Manchester thank him for his distinguished service on our behalf and wish him well in the years ahead.
The work and causes that Jack Thompson advocated during his public career are important and must continue. While no one can pretend to fill Jack's shoes, it is important that someone step up to carry on his work. Therefore, I will seek the Democratic nomination for the 13th House Assembly seat and in the next few days will file the papers establishing a campaign committee.
Jack Thompson said many times that there was no government program more empowering for a family than a job. I agree with that and also believe that a good education is a necessary requirement for a good job. If elected, I intend to champion jobs and education. I look forward to the campaign and the opportunity to work on behalf of the citizens of Glastonbury and Manchester as their new representative for the 13th House Assembly District.
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Irvin Riblett - December 24, 2012Irvin Riblett, age 86, of Central City, passed away on Monday, Dec. 24, 2012, at his home.
A private family service will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be at the Aurora Catholic Cemetery. Higby-McQuiston Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family through the mortuary website at www.higbymortuary.com.
Irvin W. Riblett, the son of Olin D. and Mae (Wright) Riblett, was born southeast of Shelby, Neb., on March 16, 1926 and passed away in Central City, Neb., on Dec. 24, 2012, at the age of 86.
Irvin was raised on a farm southeast of Shelby with his nine siblings, until he was 6 and the family moved to Washington for a year. They returned the following year to Stromsburg. When Irvin was 16, he went out on his own to work construction in Wyoming. In June of 1944, Irvin joined the U.S. Army. He was honorably discharged in June 1946.
Irvin was married to Glenda Jorgensen on June 1, 1947. They had five children. Irvin worked on the farm and then went to work at the Marquette Elevator, and later for Aurora Co-op after it purchased the Marquette Elevator. Irvin worked for seven years at the G.I. Ordinance Plant, before returning to elevator work.
Irvin was married to Judy Ann Murray on Aug. 4, 1984 at Aurora. She passed away on Oct. 5, 2004.
Irvin enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing and spending time with grandkids and family and his dog, Scooter.
He was preceded in death by his parents, both wives, son, Marlin; daughter, Wynona Smith; step-daughter, Chris Straatmann and a grandchild.
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How to check your upgrade eligibility before you buy an iPhone 5s or iPhone 5c
Are you planning to buy the iPhone 5S or the iPhone 5C in the coming weeks? If you've signed up for a two-year contract, then you'll want to check your upgrade eligibility with your carrier before you even think about pre-ordering one of these new iPhones. If you are a Sprint, AT&T, Verizon or T-Mobile customer, then read on to find out how to check the terms of your current contract.
AT&T: AT&T customers have the option of making a phone call of checking online.
- Log in to myAT&T using your PC or tablet. From the Overview page, go to the "I want to" drop-down list and select "Manage my plan & services." Then select Check upgrade eligibility.
- Call *639# (*NEW#) from your wireless device to get a free text with your upgrade eligibility status.
Verizon Wireless: Verizon Wirelesscustomers have the option of making a phone call of checking online.
- On your Verizon iPhone, dial #874 and a text message will be sent to your phone with your upgrade eligibility status.
- Login to your Verizon Wireless account. Your upgrade eligibility date is listed on the Upgrade Your Device page in My Verizon. You'll see a list of the mobile numbers on your account, and the upgrade eligibility date will be listed below each mobile number.
Sprint: Sprint customers can call a special customer service line, request a text message or visit their account on Sprint's website.
- Call into Customer Care by pressing *2 on your handset and then press 1. Enter your phone number and press 1 to check upgrade eligibility.
- Use your phone by texting the word "upgrade" to 1311.
- Go directly to the Upgrade Eligibility Site located here. This link is also located in the footer of all pages under 'Shop."
- Log into My Sprint and visit the My Account tab. Locate the "Upgrade phone" link in the "I want to" section next to the phone you are looking to upgrade.
T-Mobile: T-Mobile customers who still have a contract can check their upgrade eligibility online.
- Log in to My T-Mobile and from the center of the landing page, click "Upgrade Phone." Then select "See more details" to view details of the device, pricing, and contract options.
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Questions & Answers
What inspired you to write about the Norman Conquest?
I first studied the Norman Conquest in depth while I was studying History at Cambridge and researching for my final-year dissertation. It was a period which had long fascinated me, and the more I read through the sources and pored over the literature surrounding the subject, the richer it seemed to grow. Gradually the idea began to implant itself in my head of a series of novels set during the years around 1066.
Of course this was a time of immense change: of social, cultural and political upheaval on a scale that is very difficult to imagine today. That, then, was the challenge I set myself: to capture a sense of that change and explore what it must have been like to live through those turbulent years.
I had always written fiction from an early age, and suddenly I saw the perfect opportunity to combine my love of writing with my passion for this fascinating period of history. Naturally my concept for the novel changed a lot as I began to write and then to re-write, but I had the kernel of the story that would become Sworn Sword.
Why did you choose to begin the series in 1069, rather than in 1066?
The date 1066 is probably the best-known in English history, and most people are familiar with images of the Bayeux Tapestry and the arrow in the eye which is said to have killed King Harold at the fateful Battle of Hastings.
However, whereas the story of events leading up to the Norman invasion have been told many times, what happened in the years immediately after 1066 seemed to me to be less well known.
In fact it was the story of the aftermath of Hastings that most interested me, as the conquerors consolidated their victory and established themselves in their newly-won possessions, even as the threats of rebellion and invasion from overseas hung over them. I saw this as a subject ripe for exploration, and one that few authors had tackled before.
What made you decide to write from the Norman rather than the English perspective?
It's said that it is the victors who write history, but in fiction set during the Conquest I found that the Norman voice was not often heard. Perhaps naturally, the focus tended to be on the valiant but doomed struggle of the native Anglo-Saxons against their foreign oppressors.
I wanted to show the Conquest in a different light and offer a fresh slant on it: one that was less familiar. By telling the novel from the invaders' viewpoint, I hoped to blur the traditional distinction between the "good" English and the "bad" Normans, and in so doing challenge readers' sympathies and preconceptions about the period.
For a more in-depth answer, take a look a this recent post on my blog.
Which other writers have inspired you?
Within the genre of historical fiction, the writers who have most influenced me include Bernard Cornwell, C. J. Sansom, Barry Unsworth, Tim Willocks and Robert Harris. Each is very different in terms of style and subject matter but all are equally effective at evoking worlds which are very different from our own. Beyond the genre, I'm a great admirer of the works of Chuck Palahniuk, Douglas Adams and Margaret Atwood: authors whose breadth of vision never fails to amaze me.
As an author I feel it's important to read as widely as possible, to absorb different styles and look at alternative ways of telling a story. It's very easy when writing to become lost in your own words and ways of seeing the world. Exploring new ideas and exposing oneself to fresh perspectives is what writing and reading is all about.
If you have any more questions that you'd like to ask about myself, my books or the history and inspiration behind them, please feel free to get in touch with me via the Contact page, or come along to one of my many Events.
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New & forthcoming releases
US: The Splintered Kingdom, 5 August 2014 (hardcover).
UK: Knights of the Hawk, 22 May 2014 (paperback).
Germany: Die Ritter des Nordens, 16 December 2013 (paperback, eBook).


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Arts Center of St. Peter — Annual membership show Saturday through July 28 at 315 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter. Reception 4-6 p.m. Saturday. Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Blue Earth County Library, Mankato — Midnight Garden Club and Summer Reading Program displays featured this month at 100 E. Main St. Exhibit may be viewed during library hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Blue Earth County Historical Society's Heritage Center — An exhibit of photography by Donna Webb of Mankato through July 1 at 415 Cherry St., Mankato. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
Brown County Historical Society Museum — Wanda Gag 120th Birthday Exhibit through November at 2 N. Broadway, New Ulm. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Carnegie Art Center — Drawings by the St. Peter 8 Sketch Group, Jill Stoffregen's "Modern Archaic Drawings" and John Finkler's "Whispers in the Wind" through June 29 at 120 S. Broad St. Hours: 1-7 p.m. Thursday, 1-4 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
Emy Frentz Gallery — "Pleasant Patterns," works by Eileen Hines through July 10 at 523 S. Second St. Reception 5-7 p.m. today. Hours: Noon to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday and 4-8 p.m. Thursday.
North Mankato Taylor Library — Acrylic portraits of famous people by Cindy Breck through June 27 at 1001 Belgrade Ave. Exhibit may be viewed during library hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.
The 410 Project — Second annual "Wheelworks" exhibit through Sunday at 523 S. Front St. Hours 2-6 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday.
Waseca Art Center — Exhibit of recent works by Bruce McClain through July 27. Reception 7-9 p.m. on Friday. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.


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Attorney Mike Sidley is considering a second attempt to claim a seat on the . The Malibu native picked up nomination papers for the council election from on Friday, according to the .
Sidley, 50, ran for council in 2010. The Serra Canyon resident placed fifth in the 10-person race. Laura Zahn Rosenthal and Lou La Monte were elected.
Sidley is an education activist, although he has also been involved in city issues, including the debate over the creation of a viewshed ordinance. His wife Wendy is the past president of the PTSA. Sidley could not immediately be reached for comment on Friday.
The biggest election news on Friday was the announcement that incumbent . The other eligible incumbent, , became an official candidate on Friday after the county confirmed he had at least 20 signatures from registered Malibu voters on his nomination papers. Former Council member also became an official candidate on Friday. Realtor/surfer candidacy was confirmed last week.
The others who have pulled papers are former Council member , Commissioner , Bobby Heyward, "Malibu" Hamish "The Illusion" Patterson and Jack Utter. They have until Jan. 18 to return them.
The top three vote-getters in this election will win seats on the council. Election Day is April 10. The last day to register to vote is March 26.


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Mattie J. Sims, 41, of Edwards Avenue, was charged with fourth-degree assault after Richmond police officers responded to a domestic dispute Wednesday at the Dollar General on Lexington Road.
According to Police Chief Larry Brock, when officers arrived they learned Sims had parked in front of her estranged husband's vehicle, blocking it in the lot. She then confronted him at his vehicle and struck him in the face, Brock said.
When the husband tried to drive away, Sims grabbed onto the vehicle but lost her grip and fell to the ground.
She suffered scratches and bruises to her leg, and was treated and released at Baptist Health-Richmond.
Brock said it unclear whether her husband's vehicle ran over Sims' leg or if the injuries resulted from her fall.


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Name: Shea
Store: Calgary
All time favourite Vog: Right now, the Resist Edison, Hello comfort. However the Prince George's from the Fall '11 line have been haunting my dreams.
Favourite word: Doppelganger. You know all of those awkward moments where you see someone who you think is someone you know, then all of a sudden after you've said something outrageous that only they would understand do you realize that they are in fact not said person? Well now you can laugh at the word Doppelganger, because you just saw one, and walk away.
Favourite quote: "Live life for the story."
A personal goal: Change the world!!!!


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Every once in a while I run into a distro that has me scratching my head and wondering what the developers were thinking. PureOS is just such a distribution. Version 3.0 was just released and announced on DistroWatch, so I thought I'd give it a download and see what it was like.
I had initially planned to do a full review of it on Desktop Linux Reviews, but I ran into a snag with the install (which I'll talk more about in that section of this quick look) so I decided to do a quick look instead. This quick look is based on the live desktop environment.
PureOS is based on Debian's testing branch and it includes software from it. There are two versions, PureOS and PureOS Slight. Pure OS Slight users Xfce instead of GNOME, and the download weighs in at 400 MB instead of 700 MB for Pure OS. The selection of software is slightly different for PureOS Slight (Abiword and Gnumeric instead of LibreOffice, etc.).
What's New
Here's a sample of what's new in this release:
Main features:
- Kernel 2.6.37 with Squashfs 4.0 + lzma
- Gnome 2.30 + Docky
- LibreOffice 3.3.0 : Base, Calc, Draw, Impress, Math and Writer (experimental repository)
- Iceweasel 3.6.13 (experimental repository)
- Icedove 3.0.11 + Lightning
- Network-manager
- Transmission
- FileZilla
- Songbird 1.8.0 (while waiting for Nightingale) thanks to GetDeb for the package
- Brasero
- Evince
- Simple Scan
- Eye of Gnome
- GParted
- smxi/sgfxi scripts
- scripts and Nautilus actions for modules management: activate, debs2lzm, debs2lzm-file, dir2lzm, lzm2dir et find2lzm (thanks to Nico from Linux-live-CD)
System Requirements
I was not able to find a list of requirements for PureOS 3.0. I hope the developers will add such a list to the English version of their site. It's possible that they might be listed in the French version of the site, but that doesn't help folks whose native language is English.
One of the things that drives me crazy with certain distros is booting into a live desktop environment and not being able to find an installer anywhere on the desktop or on the menus. Such was the case with PureOS; I could not find an installer anywhere in the menus, desktop or in the control panel. This was what left me wondering what the developers were thinking.
So I was forced to write this quick look based solely on the live desktop environment. That's a shame because PureOS seems to have some good things to offer as you'll find out in the rest of this quick look. I would have preferred to install it and do a full review but perhaps in a future release that will be possible.
I was very happy to see LibreOffice available as the default office suite. We're going to see more and more distros switch as they move away from OpenOffice.org (thanks to Oracle's uncooperative attitude). Here's a sample of what you'll find in terms of software:
Iceweasel Browser
Icedove Mail/News
The software included is definitely not overwhelming. Software addicts that want everything under the sun installed by default will probably not enjoy PureOS, but those who want a tight selection of useful applications will probably be quite happy with it.
Synaptic is the software management tool. While it gets the job done, it's not very pretty and it looks rather old compared to the Software Center in Debian 6 Squeeze, Linux Mint's software manager, etc. But it is quite functional and experience desktop Linux users will get by with it just fine. Newer users who haven't used it before might find it just a tad bit lacking in some ways but they'll probably get used to it fairly quickly.
Using PureOS 3.0
My experience actually using PureOS was pretty good, especially considering I was just using the live version of it. It was fast, stable and has a well-ordered feel to it. When using it you don't get the feeling that the developers threw it together in a haphazard way. That makes the puzzling lack of an installer even more of a head scratcher.
I like the blue/black swirls on the desktop wallpaper and the overall darkish colors. PureOS is a good looking distro; it has its own unique look and feel that will please most users. The selection of wallpaper is limited, there are only three choices but you can obviously get more online if you want.
Final Thoughts
I'll be keeping an eye on PureOS, I found myself liking it despite the lack of an installer.
It might have some appeal for those who want an alternative to some of the better-known Debian-based distros. Sometimes people prefer to be in a comfortable niche rather than a more mainstream choice. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder after all.
If you're that kind of user, then give PureOS a download and see if you like it.
Edit: Apparently it is possible to do an install. Please see the instructions posted by Marc in the comments section below. The install must be run as root. I'm glad to see that an install is possible but it might be a good idea for the devs to consider a less confusing way to handle it.
What's your take on this distro? Tell me in the comments. For full distro reviews visit Desktop Linux Reviews. For other technology coverage visit JimLynch.com.


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KERSHAW, S.C. -- Students at Andrew Jackson Middle School in Kershaw have spent a large part of the school year learning about more than math, reading or science.
They've been learning about Rachel's Challenge and spreading her message of kindness.
"I thought it'd nice for people to learn to care for people and not be mean to them," said Dakota Roberts, a student at Andrew Jackson Middle.
Roberts and his classmates have been showing kindness by recognizing veterans in their community, volunteering with Operation Christmas Child and sewing hats for folks so they can keep warm in the winter.
They also raised money to help the Kershaw Area Research Exchange or KARE through the "Warm a Home, Warm a Heart" program.
"We raised money in homerooms and all of the money was going to KARE in Kershaw and it would provide people with heat who can't pay their power bill," said Marci Morrow, a student.
Her teacher was impressed.
"It warmed my heart to see how the kids just gave of themselves," said Lynn Kelley, a teacher at the school.
"We raised $2,563 dollars," said Paris Clyburn, another student.
"When children come to you and tell you that they spent their allowance that they were saving to buy a new video game instead of spending it on that, they donated it because there are students in their own schools who don't have a warm home for the winter… it just really lets you see that the climate is changing around here," said Kelley.
She added, "It's just really nice to see them stepping out and really they are making a chain reaction."


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Magicians have been practicing their craft for ages, but what's the first magic trick that was recorded for posterity?
Matt Soniak answers today's Big Question.
There more than 100 bodies of water in the world that are either officially named seas or commonly referred to that way.
Historians link trick-or-treating to a few different ancestors, some old and some new.
Here's what you need to know about the toxin everyone is talking about.
As we creep into the peak of hurricane season, many media outlets have dispatched reporters to the Caribbean and Gulf Coast to get first-hand accounts of the action.
In 1963, Singapore declared its independence from Great Britain.


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WOODSTOCK – The Marian Central girls basketball team opened the season with a bang Thursday.
The Hurricanes scored 23 points in the first quarter to lead to a 63-40 win over Wauconda at the Marian Central Tournament.
Shannon Wuensch scored 23 points to lead Marian (1-0), with five of her six field goals coming from behind the three-point line. Brie Baumart added nine points.
Also at Marian, Richmond-Burton earned its first win of the season, defeating Belvidere, 41-31.
After trailing by seven at half, the Rockets (1-1) held the Bucs to 12 second-half points, including four in the fourth quarter.
Sam Boettjer led R-B with 12 points, with Abby Straight and Andrea Fox both adding eight points. Alex Callanan scored five points, including the Rockets' lone three-pointer, and pulled down seven rebounds and had six steals.
The Hurricanes face the Rockets today at 6:30 p.m.
Vernon Hills Cougar Classic: At Vernon Hills, Woodstock North's comeback fell short, as the Thunder lost to Maine East, 58-51.
The Thunder (1-1) scored 20 points in the final quarter to cut into a 12-point deficit. Ashely Jones, Sam Abbate and Emma Everly all scored nine points for the Thunder, with Aleecia Braun and Sami Ahr both adding eight.
Woodstock North faces host Vernon Hills at 11:30 a.m. Saturday.
Johnsburg 2,808, Woodstock co-op 2,634: At Raymond's Bowl in Johnsburg, Jeff Straulin had a 630 series, with a high game of 220, as Jeff Fryza also had a 220 game for the Skyhawks.
Tyler Busch led the Woodstock co-op with a 561 series, and Zach Myer added a 223 high game.
Rockford East 3,179, Marengo 3,051: At Don Carter Lanes in Rockford, Dakota Termini led the Indians with a 623 series, with Joey Tengler adding a 542 series with a high game of 214.


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I've been meaning to actually upload my sewing projects for a while and since I'm so happy with this skirt, I figured I might as well start with it.
I used a mystery gray fabric my mom had in her stash and some old khaki pants that were too short for me. The pattern was a little straighter than I had hoped, so I took the sides in to make it more fitting. All in all I'm happy with the pattern and already have plans to make a black one.
Jul 28, 2012, 10.23 AMby CIRQUEDUBEBE
Looks so great!
Jul 25, 2012, 08.09 PMby cuada
very nice:)
Jul 25, 2012, 02.55 PMby frkbustad
Looks great!
Jul 24, 2012, 02.27 PMby BeYou TiFul
The skirt is nice and fits you really well. I like how you combined the gray tones with the bright blue colored top, lovely!
Jul 24, 2012, 07.26 AMby Debs Brinklow
looks great, very stylish..x
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Jul 23, 2012, 09.01 PMby Mary Athey
great skirt. the two fabrics are great to.gether. i love it x
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OAKLAND — Three teenage boys in Garrett County have been charged after confessing to constructing a destructive device that was located near the Southern Garrett Middle School tennis courts by a passerby Sunday, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office.
The two 16-year-olds and a 15-year-old viewed the homemade device, which consisted of a tennis ball and matches, on the Internet. They attempted to detonate it without success.
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Ace Hardware has released a video about the Intown Ace store on Scott Boulevard, which the chain calls one of its "coolest" stores.
Store co-owners Dave Jones and Tony Powers have big speaking parts and several customers are interviewed.
Jones and Powers found out two months ago that their store was considered cool.