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Arizona's SB 1070 act, a repudiation of all things immigrant by Arizona's state government in 2010, should have dragged the MLB All-Star week-long corporate carnival to a halt. Adrian Gonzalez threatened to stay home if the law ever went into effect. "If they leave it up to the players and the law is still there," Gonzalez said, " I'll probably not play in the All-Star Game. Because it's a discriminating law."
Ozzie Guillen pushed for immigration reform while suggesting he wouldn't attend. Arizona Diamondbacks principal owner Ken Kendrick displayed nearly as much concern over the law as his wife did over Glendale, AZ, city spending. The MLB Players Association demanded repeal. And so on.
Here we are on the blessed day of the MLB All-Star Game and, despite the injunction against most provisions of the law instituted by Judge Susan Bolton and upheld by the Ninth Circuit, it appears a significant portion of the players invited to the game tonight have chosen to pass, from reasons like turf toe to the exhaustion that only those with 3,000 hits can understand. There are now 83 All-Stars this season in a sport that only has 750 jobs on any given day. For the love of Pete, Kevin Correia can now list himself as an All-Star on his real estate business card in three years.
This can only be a sickout in protest of Arizona's callous disregard for immigrants, one so devious and secret that word has not leaked yet from any source on the planet. One could even see how Carlos Zambrano, Adam Dunn, and Gordon Beckham have tanked their seasons just to avoid bringing their wares to Phoenix tonight.
To see baseball players, usually indicted as the least engaging and least educated athletes in American sport, both find their moral compass en masse and then show the intelligence to keep the labor action so secret as to be practically non-existent displays honor and deviousness previously unexpected of them.
Otherwise, the only explanation could be that the All-Star Game belongs to the previous century, much like the attitudes of Arizona's state government, due to the near-constant inter-league play that gives us these pitcher-v.-batter match-ups on a regular basis. If this wild explanation were true, no amount of boycotting would matter anyway. In that case, all the posturing last year by major leaguers added up to less than Jared Dudley sporting a Los Suns jersey in the 2010 NBA Playoffs.
If this were really true, we all should have concentrated our efforts on getting Kate Upton to threaten to skip the All-Star Celebrity Softball Game. "Both me and my shorts that stop somewhere around my elbows are staying home," she could have proclaimed, "until Arizona starts treating immigrants as fellow passengers on this craggy ball we all call home and not like a collective bogeyman."
But, of course, the sickout is real. After all, we all know more people care about Adrian Gonzalez in a novelty jersey more than Kate Upton barely in one. Right?


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Student film festival EMIT 2009 spotlights freshly-picked, homegrown short movies .E.M.I.T 2009 is an all-new festival of short films produced by Cleveland Institute of Art students. Usually shown in April, the seventh edition of this popular showcase has been moved to September, and will play Thursday night at 8 pm, in conjunction with the public opening of the annual Faculty Exhibition in the CIA's Reinberger Gallery. Another change is that this year's festival is free to all! What hasn't changed is the diversity of the work to be displayed -- ranging from 3-D animation to experimental video -- and the talent of the makers, which continues to astound. (Above photo courtesy of garudaphoto.com) Teen tries to repair car -- and heal personal wound -- in funny, beguiling LAKE TAHOE One of the best films at this year's Cleveland Int'l Film Festival, LAKE TAHOE follows a Mexican teen as he tries to get strangers in a strange small town to help him repair his wrecked car. This deadpan delight boasts the lackadaisical rhythms and laconic dialogue of Jim Jarmusch or Aki Kaurismaki. But its lightweight, laid-back feel masks some heartfelt emotions. Don't miss this wonderfully cinematic comedy (shot in 35mm color and scope) when we show it this Friday and Sunday. Print this entry and present it at the box office and see "Lake Tahoe" for only $6 ($5 if you're a Cinematheque member). It's our Deal of the Week! (Limit of two paid admissions per print-out.) Longtime train engineer discovers the chaotic, unregulated real world in deadpan Norwegian comedy O'HORTEN In the droll, poetic Norwegian comedy O'HORTEN (showing Friday and Saturday), a longtime train engineer forced into retirement discovers the sometimes baffling, always irregular real world. (There's a reason why O'Horten's first name is "Odd.") The Keatonesque new film from the director of "Kitchen Stories" and "Factotum" has gotten some of the best reviews of the year, as you can see here. See Bardot in ...AND GOD CREATED WOMAN and say to the Maker, "Well done!" Roger Vadim's 1956 pre-New Wave classic ...AND GOD CREATED WOMAN is among the most famous French films of the past 53 years. It introduced Brigitte Bardot as one of the screen's supreme sex symbols and put St. Tropez on the map (well, you know what we mean). But try to catch this color and scope film in a U.S. theatre and you'll mostly come a cropper; it's no longer distributed on film in America. That's why our screening of an English-subtitled print from France this Saturday and Sunday is so special. And why we're charging a little more for it ($10, Cinematheque members $7). But take a look at this dubbed trailer and if you like what you see -- and want to see more of it, bigger, wider, and in the original language -- then show up this weekend. Anvil achieves heaviosity in heartfelt ANVIL Do you hate heavy metal, rock 'n' roll movies, and movies about heavy metal rock 'n' rollers? Then you'll love ANVIL: THE STORY OF ANVIL, the tale of an influential and groundbreaking (and still-active) Canadian heavy metal band, Anvil, that never quite found superstardom. Often described as a real-life "Spinal Tap" because it contains a lot of humor and humiliation, this widely-acclaimed documentary captures, in a sweet and moving way, not only the perennial dream of becoming a rock star but the grace and grounding bestowed by lifelong friendships (the band's two founders, now in their 50s, were boyhood bff's). Highly recommended. And those who like heavy metal and rock 'n" roll movies will also enjoy it. Films This Week Read e-blast Sign-up e-blast
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Steve Tayloe knows duct work like a cardiologist knows a heart.
"The air unit is like a heart," said Tayloe, owner of Ductz of Maryville-Southern Knoxville, a new franchise in the area. He said that some lines to and from the air unit function like the veins and the arteries in the body.
Tayloe, who has had more than 25 years of mechanical servicing experience, looked into the Ductz franchise after he was laid off as a field service worker for an equipment supplier. He said when jobs were not available, he began researching franchise opportunities.
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After meeting with a franchise broker, Tayloe and business partner, Matt Baker, thought the Ductz franchise would be a natural fit. With the money from Tayloe's 401k and training to receive the National Air Duct Cleaning Association certification, they got the business up and running in May.
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Tayloe said quality work is the reputation Ductz of Maryville-South Knoxville strives to achieve, unlike the "go and blow guys," the name the industry has given to the people who go and blow out the ducts and then they're out the door.
"We make sure the customers get quality work for the price they pay," Tayloe said.
Tayloe said there are three important things when cleaning air ducts. First, the negative air has to be removed. Then, agitation removes the particles from the duct work. Finally, an air wash pushes remaining particles into a collection unit.
"Everything used in the house is HEPA filtered," Tayloe said of the equipment used in the homes. "We're not putting anything back into the air."
In addition to guaranteeing their work, Ductz of Maryville-South Knoxville will perform an inspection and provide a free estimate.
One key service the company provides is restoring the HVAC system. They get into the air handling unit to make sure all the components are in good working order.
"We don't just clean the air ducts, we clean the air handling unit as well," Tayloe explained cleaning the unit is important so it will not blow particles back into the system.
Ductz of Maryville-South Knoxville also cleans dryer vents. Tayloe said that some dryer vents can be as long as 25 to 30-feet.
"The major reason for residential fires is because of dryers," Tayloe said. Fires can be the result of accumulated lint in the vent or in the dryer itself or because of a pinched vent, according to Tayloe. A hole in the dryer vent can mean that everything is getting blown under the house. As a result, moisture can build up and lead to a big, costly microbial problem, Tayloe said.
Ductz of Maryville-South Knoxville is also licensed to do microbial work on HVAC systems and in the duct work itself.
"We see microbial problems in duct work," Tayloe said. He said they can repair the damaged duct work and seal it if excess leakage is the cause.
Besides rust, rodents are another big cause of leaks in duct work. Tayloe said they can remove the rodents, repair the damage and re-insulate the duct work.
Tayloe recommends homeowners have their air handling unit inspected once a year and their duct work checked out every two to five years.
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After graduating with a degree in economics and finance from Bentley College in 1993, she studied cooking in Europe. With a grant from Les Dames d'Escoffier, she worked in bakeries and restaurants in Germany, Switzerland, Italy and France.
After finishing her first book, in 97, Amanda Hesser was hired as a food reporter, and later became the food editor for The New York Times. At 36 years old, Amanda surprised the food world when she took a buyout from the Times in order to start her own internet venture – www.food52.com.
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1. Kris Allen 1/22/13Kris Allen will perform with special guest Jillette Johnson at the State Theatre on Tuesday, January, 22, 2013. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance. VIP admission is $50 in advance and availability for VIP tickets is limited. The State Theatre is located at 687 Central Avenue in St. Petersburg, Fla.
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December 13, 2011
BULLDOGS ARE DEFINITELY THE "UNDER"DOGS AGAINST MASONDillon Cobb, a Stamford Bulldog in the late 90s and an elite wide receiver at ACU, still follows the Stamford Bulldogs regularly. His parents still live in Stamford. He has put together what may be the most comprehensive pregame analysis of this matchup anywhere in the region...I have added/changed little. These are Dillon's words:
First, let's start with a little about the Mason Cowpunchers. Mason's rushing attack is led predominantly by star running back David Mora, voted preseason Offensive Player of the Year by Dave Campbell's Texas Football Magazine.
Mora led the NATION in rushing last year with 3,573 yards on a Texas state-record 498 carries. This year he has only managed around 2,250 yards on the ground, while his backfield mates, Sr QB Austin Trip & Jr RB Rio Schmidt, have combined for another 2,250 yards rushing.
These gaudy rushing statistics are due to the "Fat Boys" up front (see San Angelo Standard Times Article). Mason returned all five starting offensive linemen, all seniors, who have now compiled a 26-2 record as starters.
Their only 2 losses (both in 2010) were to district foe and perennial powerhouse Goldthwaite. In 2011, the Punchers have scored 695 points (an average of just fewer than 50 per game), which is the second highest in Class 1A.
But it's not only their offense that has excelled. Through 14 games this season, Mason has allowed just 116 points (8 per game), including five shutouts, and limited the opposition to seven points or less on four other occasions. During their playoff run of 4 games against the best the state has to offer, they have still managed 43 ppg while allowing only 10.
For the entire season, Mason has only played ONE game in which they won by less than 22 points. That game was three weeks ago against Ganado, who had been the #1 team in Class 1A all season. Mason shut out Ganado, 7-0, in a defensive slugfest. Every other game, including the playoffs, has ended in Mason's favor by at least three TDs, often times more.
Needless to say, Mason has not struggled much in 2011. In fact, Mike Lee of the SA Standard Times wrote an article last week after Mason defeated Ganado saying they are now "the team to beat."
As Lee Corso would say, "Not so fast, my friend!"
I'm sure Mike Lee is only looking at rankings and win-loss records. After all, Stamford was only the 3rd place team in its district and barely squeaked by Olton in the first round. Almost all of their players are underclassmen. They can't possibly beat a senior-laden, battle tested Mason team, can they?
Yes they can! Here's why:
- District 4A - First, we must give credit to District 4A. Top-to-bottom, it may be the best in the State. However, when Stamford's QB Hagen Hutchison is healthy, this team is the best the district has to offer. In fact, Stamford avenged the back-to-back district losses against Albany and Seymour with back-to-back wins against those same teams on its way to the State Title game. Oh, and don't forget that Stamford opened the season with a lopsided victory against Munday, a team that can clinch the 1A Div.2 State Title immediately following the Stamford/Mason game Thursday in Arlington.
- Hutchison is healthy - Throughout much of the season, Hutchison was limited by a severe high-ankle sprain. If you pay enough attention, you can still see him limping on it at times during the games. However, he's as healthy as anyone else at this point in the season and healthier than he's been since about Week 2.
- Offensive Diversity -Mason hasn't played an offense as diverse as Stamford's this season. Sr Jesse Ramos is clearly the lead WR with 82 receptions, but Jr WR Dalton Mathis (35), Soph WR James Washington, and Jr RB Austin Alvarado (15) have provided depth. Also, Hutchison and Alvarado provide a nice 1-2 punch on the ground when the passing game needs a breather.
So there you have it. Four reasons why Stamford can do the unthinkable.
The last bullet point is the key for Stamford. When looking at Mason's opponents, every single one is, or seems to be, a run-first offense. Almost every single opponent had many more rushing attempts and yards than passing attempts and yards.
What's more is that several of their opponents had fewer than 5 passing attempts, while very few attempted more than 10 (Shiner & Ganado). Reread that last sentence and let that sink in...fewer than 5 passing attempts. This is all while their opponents are trailing by large margins.
Mason simply has not faced a balanced offensive attack like Stamford. Consider that Mason's opponents have only managed 75 passing yards/game for the year and only 62 ypg in the playoffs. There's good chance that the defending 1A state champ in the 200m (Ramos) will break a single play longer than that at some point Thursday.
Hutchison will attempt somewhere between 20-30 passes, and complete 15-20 of them, something the Cowpunchers have not seen all season.
Let me be clear on one point, though. Mason will be, by far, the best team Stamford has played all year. Don't expect a track meet. Neither team is likely to reach the 40s, and there's a good chance this game ends 28-27 or somewhere close to that.
The Bulldogs have played several run-heavy offenses, and though none do it as well as Mason, Stamford has to feel somewhat prepared on defense heading into the final game of the year.
Where it gets tricky is on the other side. Mason's defense will be unlike any the Bulldogs have faced. I'm just betting that the style of play Stamford employs, and the level at which they do it, will be too much for Mason. Let's hope so.
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ROMO TO BLAME? I'M AFRAID SO...A quick analysis of the box score from last night's heart breaking, gut wrenching 37-34 loss to the Giants reveals that the secondary blew the game for Dallas.
The secondary has, once again, blown a late lead. They've moved the Cowboys from being in the driver's seat of the division race and a playoff berth, to a more likely scenario of missing the post season altogether.
Is that unreasonable to think? Not at all. Eli Manning threw for a gaudy 400 yards. The defense gave up more than 500 yards to the Giants. They allowed a 100 yard rusher AND receiver. The defense, as a unit, committed stupid penalties and made amateurish mental mistakes.
But, in my opinion, the defense does not get the blame for this loss.
Tony Romo does.
Wait!! What?? Romo completed 67% of his passes, threw for 300+ yards, 4 touchdowns and NO interceptions! What do you mean it's his fault?? He couldn't have played better!
Ladies and gentlemen of the jury...I give you...Exhibit A.
3rd and 5. 2:25 to go. Dallas up 34-29. Giants come with an all-out blitz. Miles Austin beats his man in man coverage...he's WIDE OPEN. Pass falls incomplete.
That's it.
That's all I need to see. Romo's stats might as well have said: 0-1, 0 yards, 0 TDs, because that was the play that mattered.
If that pass is completed, Dallas wins the game, has a two game lead on the Giants and, barring a Boston Redsox-type collapse (which isn't out of the question from this team), is going to the playoffs.
And I know all the arguments to this opinion:
"they wouldn't have been in that position without Romo"
"if the defense could stop someone, he wouldn't have to complete that pass"
"if our kicking game wasn't in the toilet all of a sudden, we would have forced OT"
I know the arguments. But none of them matter.
Here's what matters:
In the moment, all things leading to that one, single moment. Game on the line, Clutch time. Glory time. Prove yourself to the fans and critics time. Incomplete.
Joe Montana completes that pass. The Manning brothers complete that pass. Ben Roethlisberger completes that pass. Drew Brees completes that pass. Tom Brady completes that pass. Roger Staubach completes that pass. Troy Aikman completes that pass. Aaron Rodgers completes that pass. John Elway completes that pass. Tim Tebow completes that pass (OK..that was a joke).
You get the idea.
That list of QBs (less Tebow - who I hope wins 19 Super Bowls by the way), didn't use their defenses or their amazing stats as excuses. When they find/found themselves in a do or die situation...they do (or did)...they don't die.
And as much as I love what Tony Romo does on the field, and how good a QB he is...he dies in those situations (remember the botched snap at Seattle? Exhibit B).
I hope Romo proves me wrong about being clutch. I hope he can do what Bobby Bowden, Mack Brown, Dirk Nowitzki, and John Elway did. Those guys were able to shed the "can't win the big one" monkeys from their backs after years of carrying it. But those are rare instances.
For all intents and purposes...usually you are what you are this late into a career. Romo's not a burgeoning, young, influential QB. He is what he is.
And at this point, he's proven time and time again that he's a really, really good QB...he's just not a great one.
Not when it's 3rd and 5, with the game on the line, with 2 minutes left and your team desperately needing you to hit a wide open receiver.
I wanted so bad for Romo to blossom into a great QB and lead Dallas to a handful of Super Bowls. And he still could lead Dallas to the promised land.
But, if I was a betting man, I'd put my money on it never happening under his control. And that makes me sad.
Stereotypes are usually stereotypes for a reason...trends are analyzed as trends for a reason...because a pattern develops, and there's some truth to the pattern.
Romo's pattern or formula goes something like this.
Great early in season and in November + regular 300 yard passing games + mobility + gunslinger - chokes in December - 4th quarter turnovers = Tony Romo.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Two Pakistani intelligence officials are offering more details on the death of a top al-Qaida figure.
They say Mustafa al-Yazid was killed in a U.S. missile strike on May 21 in the North Waziristan tribal area.
Al-Qaida confirms that its third-ranking official was killed along with members of his family.
A statement posted on an al-Qaida website describes al-Yazid as the organization's top commander in Afghanistan. It says he was killed along with his wife, three daughters, a grandchild and other men, women and children but did not say how or where.
A U.S. official in Washington says the death would be a major blow to al-Qaida.


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Richard and Joyce (Gibson) Smith will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 1 at the Westport Baptist Church Outreach Center in Westport.
Mobley's celebrate 50th anniversary
David and Rebecca Maley Mobley will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012 in an open house at Hartsville Christian Church in Hartsville.
50th Anniversary: Fields
Bill and Judy Fields, of 915 West Park Road, are announcing their 50 years of marriage Jan. 5.
50th wedding anniversary: Justin and Marilyn Schroeder
Justin and Marilyn Schroeder will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Oct. 23, 2011.
Andrew Koors and Leslie Hornbach
Leslie Anne Hornbach and Andrew Stephen Koors were united in marriage June 11 at St. Louis Catholic Church. Father Randy Summers was the celebrant.
Leo and Mary Fruchtnicht
Leo J. Fruchtnicht and Mary M. Hunteman were married October 6, 1951 by Rev. Shuster at the First Presbyterian Church in Greensburg.
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The Greensburg High School class of 1951 held their 60-year reunion.
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Larry and Charlotte Bailey of Greensburg, along with Larry and Sandy Bredewater of Greensburg, are proud to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their children, Whitney Louise Bailey and Joseph Paul Bredewater.
Anniversary - 65th, Ray and Emily Shireman
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Karen Aline Roberts and Aaron Leslie Zachary were united in marriage on June 20, 2009, at the First Baptist Church in Buffalo, OK. The Rev. Jerry Hodges officiated.
Karen is the daughter of Ira Don and Pauletta Roberts of Buffalo, OK. Her grandparents are the late R.I. Roberts and Hazel Roberts of Buffalo, OK and the late Paul and Doris Steinmetz of Vici, OK.
Aaron is the son of David and Teresa Zachary of Lamont, OK. His grandparents are Gene and Sue Zachary and Ray and Rudean Carothers all of Granite, OK.
Karen wore a taffeta a-line white gown with beaded lace bust, fitted draped bodice, and chapel train. Crystal beading accented her veil. She carried a bouquet of red roses.
Rachel Willems, friend of the bride served as Matron of Honor. Bridesmaids were: Mikki Zachary, sister of the groom, Amanda Klingenberg, friend of the bride, Jade Jones, friend of the bride and Kourtnei Neal, friend of the bride. They all wore black tea length dresses and carried bouquets of multi-colored roses.
Brandon Brinkley, friend of the groom served as Best Man. Groomsmen were: Matt Anderson, friend of the groom, Cody Hines, cousin of the groom, Andy Hahn, cousin of the groom and Shane Cink, friend of the groom. They all wore black tuxedoes with champagne vests.
Flower girls were Jasmine Brown, cousin of the bride, Caid Jefferson, cousin of the groom and Hadley Zachary, cousin of the groom. They wore white tea length dresses with champagne sashes and carried white baskets containing red and white rose petals.
Logan Rogers, cousin of the groom was the ring bearer and wore a black tuxedo.
Candle lighters were Anthony Brown, cousin of the bride and Zane Rogers, cousin of the groom. They wore white shirts, black pants and black ties.
Ushers were Braden Petzold, cousin of the groom, Chase Caid, cousin of the groom, Ty Zachary, cousin of the groom, and Cole Jones, friend of the bride.
Guest book attendants were Jessica Hanks, friend of the bride and Amanda Zollinger, friend of the bride.
Program attendants were Casey Zachary, cousin of the groom and Zarah Zachary, cousin of the groom.
Lauren Jordan read the scripture during the double ring ceremony.
The church was decorated with candles and arrangements of long-stemmed red roses. Pew decorations were wreaths of red roses.
Their dinner reception and dance followed at the Harper County Fairgrounds. Serving the cake and punch were Megan Craig and Kasi Gaither, both friends of the bride and Laken Zachary, cousin of the groom.
The bride's cake was a four-tiered square cake decorated with filigree accented with red roses and was topped with roses and their monogram initials. The two-tiered groom's cake was topped with the U.S. Army insignia.
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Boy Scouts instill leadership, tempered with responsibility, independence and self-esteem in our youth. Outdoor activities are an important scouting activity. Hiking, overnight campouts, and an annual two-week summer camp are just a few of the exciting programs. The scouting merit badge program gives the scout the opportunity to learn new skills and to grow in the scouting experience, while preparing him with leadership skills. The scouting adventure begins in the 6th grade and continues into a young man's future. For information call Robin Diehl at 843-8602.
Cub Scouts is a national organization for boys from the 2nd through 5th grade. Cub Scouts are divided into dens according to grade. In their den meetings boys fulfill requirements in order to advance in rank. Fifth grade cubs, known as Webelos, are prepared through their activities for their transition into Boy Scouts. Cub Scouting teaches duty to God and country, service to others, and the development of each boy's potential. For information call Steve Deposki at 843-0041.
Girl Scouts is a national program which helps girls grow in courage, confidence, and character, and who make the world a better place. In Girl Scouts, girls discover the fun, friendship, and power of girls together. Through a myriad of enriching experiences, such as field trips, sports skill-building clinics, community service projects, cultural exchanges, and environmental stewardships, girls grow courageous and strong. Girl Scouting helps girls develop their full individual potential; relate to others with increasing understanding, skill, and respect; develop values to guide their actions and provide the foundation for sound decision-making; and contribute to the improvement of society through their abilities, leadership skills, and cooperation with others. The program is divided into age levels: Daisies (grades K-1), Brownies (grades 2-3), Juniors (Grades 4-5), and Cadettes (Grades 6-8). For information call Dianne Steger at 843-4208.
The school depends on volunteers to help in the cafeteria or kitchen, serve as readers for children, playground supervisors or helpers in the library or school office, or many other areas. You can name your own hours and your assistance is most appreciated. For more information contact Meghan Glenn the school office 842-2073.
This one-week summer program held in July and is a great way to have fun and learn about faith and values. This program is open to children from pre-school on up. The staff is made up of teenagers and adults who give up their time but have a wonderful experience with the children. If you would like to join the fun, call Regina Cleary at 849-2421 or Anne Berry at 843-7656.
This is the adult organization which is responsible for coordinating the CYC youth sports program, with our Catholic values, within the parish. These sports include soccer, volleyball, basketball, softball and baseball. The YAA oversees all the requirements of these athletic activities, including registration and training of Coaches and Referees, preparation and maintenance of the athletic field, gym, and concession stands. The YAA also supports extra-curricular youth activities such as the Bellarmine Speech program and the Boy/Girl Scouting programs.
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The YAA welcomes new members, either current parents or any interested persons who wish to share their time and talent with the youth of our parish. Meetings are on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. For additional information, contact Steve Deposki at 843-0041.
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Many times we get carried away in cooing the big meal (like big bird meal) and we prepare many items. We use our big utensils to prepare those dishes. We use those serving plates and dinnerware to impress our guests. We often tend to use many ingredients in partial amounts and we hate to throw them away. So, we try to use the saran wrap or similar
type or zip lock bags to store them. We are in a hurry so we might forget to put even label on them as well. And then those items wind up in a corner of a refrigerator and may be gets overlooked for days. Eventually, we decide to arrange thing in the fridge one day and there we will find that piece of ingredient. Since it is not protected from the inside temperature and it might get mostly ruined.
These Holiday season, we make a resolution that we will minimize that waste of food (ingredients) and will either try to use them in relatively short time while keeping in good container. In these economic times, we do need to watch our budget and even teach our family members to save any which way we can. Bigger items like portions of meat; we will
use those green (eco-friendly) glass or plastic containers and label it accordingly. Once we open a packet or tin can for the ingredients, we will use those small green jars or
For vegetables like onion, tomato, lemon, herb and lettuce, use the colored shaped individual container for small portions. Leftover salads can be saved in a salad shaker container, which we can use it at a later day to mix it with the dressing of our choice for a lunch menu. Partially used snack backs can be tightly closed using those bag
clips. As a reminder for leftover food usage, we can use those magnetic clips carefully placing outside the fridge. These colorful clips are easier to handle and spotted from a distant for sake of segregation.
Ceramic crock pots can be used for not used potato, garlic and onions. Some seasoning can be kept in one place using the spice organizer units. To preserve the freshness, many items like coffee, spice and other ingredients in tin canisters, jars with the use of cork tops. Some of the stainless steel canisters are equipped with the top press button for removing trap air inside the canister. They do come in various sizes.
Many tin canisters are color coded and pre-labeled for ease of use in our kitchen. Keeping these kitchen helper tools will make our cooking process very smooth and efficient. Running around and searching multiple drawers for small items can not only ruin the meal preparation but increase lot of stress and anxiety in the kitchen. We don't want to make ourselves the master chef but an healthy cook so we can keep feeding our family those nutritional meals. Happy a very joyous Holiday season !!.


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It is here, on the edge of one of the world's largest sand dunes, that visitors pay homage to the stark beauty of the Namib and the mighty expanse of the Atlantic. Protea Hotel Burning Shore offers four standard rooms, three luxury rooms, four superior rooms and one suite. The hotel is located on the beachfront at Longbeach, only 15km from either Swakopmund or Walvis Bay and 20 minutes from the nearest Regional Airport.
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Grand Hustle blonde bombshell Iggy Azalea stopped by the HOT97 Morning Show and rocked this eye-catching Jeremy Scott Face Printed Bathing Suit for Adidas.
The hot one piece has been worn as a shirt by many in the industry including Chris Brown's girlfriend Karrueche, Nicki Minaj in her spread for Elle, and Rihanna's BFF Melissa Forde.
The bathing suit retails at $95 but if you go hunting for it online, you'll more than likely find it sold out or selling for double so be prepared to fork up the cash.
The only other sites I've seen it available on are Ebay, The Good Will Out and there's a limited amount left, if any, in Adidas Originals stores nationwide.
Don't miss out on this trendy suit! Not so sure if I'd wear it on a beach but as a shirt it looks crazy dope.
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A drifter accused of violently molesting an 83-year-old Good Samaritan and threatening a man behind the Orland Park Home Depot this summer pleaded not guilty on Thursday.
Dennis Dodson, 35, has been charged with aggravated criminal sexual assault, a Class X felony, and assault.
Prosecutors allege that, in September, , where he was living at the time. She had offered Dodson food and crackers two days prior, and returned to tell him she was working to find him a shelter.
Orland Park police say Dodson verbally threatened a Home Depot employee, one month prior.
In court Thursday, state prosecutors formally requested copies of medical records involved in the case and asked for the court's permission to test—and thereby partially destroy—parts of DNA evidence gathered at the crime scene.
Camille Bachli, Dodson's public defender, objected to the state's request, and a judge ruled that an independent expert would be required to oversee the process.
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Sep 13-14, 2011
The 3rd Annual Innovation Qualcomm - IQ - event will take place from 13th & 14th September, 2011, at the Ciragan Palace, in Istanbul.
IQ2011 is Qualcomm's annual EMEA event which brings together the brightest minds in mobile technologies to deliver insightful keynotes, visionary technical and business breakout sessions as well as hands-on demonstrations of all Qualcomm's latest wireless advances.
Come and see everything that Qualcomm has to offer! Specific demonstrations and discussions will cover 2G to 3G and 4G migration, the evolution of air interfaces to further improve the user experience, and our Snapdragon chipset portfolio to name but a few.
Recognising the importance and extensive opportunities across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, IQ2011 is open to anyone working across these territories in the Wireless Ecosystem. It is for this reason that Qualcomm has selected the stunning city of Istanbul to host this event.
The only city to be situated on two continents, Istanbul is not only the cultural, economic, and financial centre of Turkey, but with a population of 13 million, also represents the largest metropolitan city in Europe and fifth largest city in the world.
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USS Puritan
1864: July 2
The Puritan was originally designed as a double-turreted ironclad monitor based on John Ericsson's plans. The builder had a long debate with the Navy and the Puritan was built with a single turret. She was contracted to Ericsson on July 28, 1862 and Ericsson sub-contracted it to Continental Iron Works Greenpoint, NY and the machinery to Allaire Works New York, NY. The Puritan was launched July 2, 1864, but due to delays in casting the 15-inch smooth bore guns, she was never completed. Construction was suspended in 1865.
The decommissioned Puritan began to deteriorate. Then, in 1875, Secretary of the Navy George Robeson decided to carry out work on five Civil War ironclads. He had wanted to build five new monitors, but Congress would only appropriate funds to repairs. So Robeson started building five new monitors under the guise of repairing the deteriorating Civil War-era ships. The five new monitors were given the same names as the old Civil War ironclads, including the Puritan. A scandal resulted when it came to light that Robeson was building new ships with money set aside for repairs. When Robeson's plan was discovered the old Puritan was turned over to John Roach of Chester, Pennsylvania, as partial payment for the "unauthorized" construction of the new Puritan. The new monitor kept the name Puritan.
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Maddy's Hostel is located in a central Position in Haad Rin. It is the perfect location for Full Moon Party goers to start their full moon experience and for a relaxing stay at all other times.
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Maddy's Hostel is located in a central Position in Haad Rin. It is the perfect location for Full Moon Party goers to start their full moon experience and for a relaxing stay at all other times.
It's central location means your just a short 10 minute walk to full moon beach and 5 mins from sunset beach, giving you a great choice. Bars and restaurants are on your doorstep and the choice in Haad Rin is huge from Traditional Thai to Mexican, you will have many places to eat and drink.
On Full Moon night each guest is treated to free body paint and great music which, is the perfect way to warm up for the big event.
We are able to provide travel and tour information and to ensure that all your bookings are correct. We can share our knowledge of the island, guests are also welcome to use our maps, books, magazines and papers.
Finally, we will do all we can to make your stay in Koh Phangan a memorable one!
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When we receive your booking we will charge the balance due to your credit card and then send you a confirmation email.
You may cancel your booking and get a 85% refund if you cancel 30 days before the arrival date. Any cancellation between 30 and 7 days before arrival date and you will be charged 1 night stay for each bed booked at the full moon rate. Any cancellation less than 7 days before arrival date and you will no longer be eligible for a refund.
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The University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) is one of the largest hospitals in northern Germany. It has a long tradition of treating international patients, with patients seeking treatment in Germany from UKE's renowned professors and doctors.
If conservative (non-surgical) treatment options fail such as drug therapy, then surgical procedures for treating obesity may be a last resort for certain patients. You are eligible for obesity surgery if have:
UKE can treat even extreme forms of obesity (BMI > 60kg/m2). In these cases bypass procedures are generally an option. Your consultant will determine which procedure is suitable for you during a personal consultation. Find out if you are suitable for obesity surgery abroad.
All weight loss surgery procedures are minimally invasive, using the keyhole technique (laparoscopy). In suitable patients the single-port technique (SILS, only one trocar) or passage through natural body openings (NOS, NOTES) can be considered. These innovative methods reduce postoperative pain and offer better cosmetic results since they are mostly invisible.
The gastric band is an aid that can facilitate weight loss by reducing food intake. During the gastric band surgery an adjustable band is placed around the stomach, dividing it into a small new stomach close to the esophagus and a residual stomach. If all goes as planned, the patient loses approximately 50% of his excess weight over time. Read more about gastric band surgery in Germany.
Sleeve gastrectomy is a restrictive procedure during which a large portion of the stomach is removed. The stomach thus loses much of its capacity, ensuring that only small portions can be ingested. This surgery is usually performed only as part of a combined restrictive/malabsorptive procedure. Read more about sleeve gastrectomy surgery in Germany.
Gastric bypasses are among the most commonly used surgical procedures. Sections of the small intestine are bypassed to reduce the surface area for absorption and less food can be digested. After the operation the patient must take certain vitamin, iron, mineral, and trace element supplements for the rest of his life. Read more about gastric bypass surgery in Germany.
A duodenal switch procedure is usually considered in cases of extreme obesity. It consists of a stomach reduction by means of a sleeve procedure and a malabsorptive aspect with a relatively short common small intestinal channel, and to reduce the risk of surgery can be performed in two stages. Read more about duodenal switch surgery in Germany.
Similar to a duodenal switch procedure, a biliopancreatic diversion can be performed in cases of extreme obesity. The procedure is again consists of a stomach reduction and a malabsorptive aspect with a significantly shorter common small intestinal channel. Read more about biliopancreatic diversion surgery in Germany.
In cases in where the gastric band has not led to sufficient weight loss surgery or the desired result, then the patient can have further surgery to convert it to a gastric bypass. Read more about remedial obesity operations in Germany.
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StudioJAED has been commissioned by the Seaford School District to design additions and improvements to Seaford High School to include a New Tech Academy addition, an agriscience addition, and a culinary arts addition.
Because of the reconfiguration of existing space, including the library, at Baltz Elementary School into office space, a new library space was needed. Architects and engineers worked with the Red Clay staff to design a unique and colorful state-of-the-art library facility, with an emphasis on technology. The library has become a "showcase" elementary school library for both its design, use of colors and textures, and space utilization.
StudioJAED and Cecil County Public Schools placed a strong emphasis on high-performance building design and energy efficiency.
The Educational Village at Junior Achievement Delaware features both Enterprise Village and Finance Park, two distinct architectural spaces that provide students the opportunity to experience shopping, investing and other aspects of economic education first-hand in realistic environments. The "cities" feature a bank, post office, hospital, pharmacy, restaurant and more.
StudioJAED restored electrical, plumbing, mechanical and fire alarm systems to a specific period of significance and rehabilitated for adaptive reuse as deemed appropriate and defined by historical documentation on public record.
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Known for the energy and enthusiasm she brings to every project, Sherri Balassone is a longtime New Yorker who balances her professional passions for law and real estate with a love for Latin ballroom dancing, wine tasting, fashion, and cooking.
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My research is currently focused on developing digital image restoration and enhancement techniques inspired by animal vision. More specifically, I am trying to find ways to improve the visibility in digital video sequences obtained under very dark conditions. This work is inspired by the principles found in the visual systems of nocturnal animals.
I currently hold a post-doc position at the Department of Cell and Organism Biology at Lund University, but previously did my PhD studies in the Mathematical Imaging Group at Department of Mathematics, were my research dealt with robot vision, image restoration and visual illusions.
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Following last week's , which featured a lot of great Iowa City flower photos from users, this week we're launching a new User Gallery devoted to the film shooter's view of Iowa City. Feel free to add your film shots from today, as well as those from the past.
If you use Instagram or photo filters such as Silver Efex Pro to simulate film look for digital photos, feel free to add your photos as well. It's all about appreciating Iowa City with this unique look.
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Sara Hopkins-Powell Endowed Scholarship Fund
Pacific University has received a gift from Trustee John King in the amount of $100,000 to establish the Sara Hopkins-Powell Endowed Scholarship Fund in honor of Hopkins-Powell, currently the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, who served as the inaugural executive dean of the College of Health Professions and Vice Provost from 2005-2010. Prior to her role at Pacific, Sara spent 12 years at Southern Oregon University, her last position as interim president. Sara has more than 35 years of experience as an educator, consultant and manager in a variety of healthcare settings; she holds a BS degree from Ohio State University and an MPH and PhD from University of California, Berkeley.
John King also has a long history in healthcare and education. He spent over 15 years with Legacy Health System in Portland, serving as CEO for eight of those years. He received an AB degree from Dartmouth College and an MHA from University of Minnesota. John has served on the Board of Trustees for Pacific University since 1999.
Both John and Sara share a passion for travel and expanding healthcare to developing communities.
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The Fund supports student and faculty international education opportunities, as well as international students' education at Pacific. Preference will be given to students or initiatives with a demonstrated commitment to service, especially to underserved populations. The uses and expenditures of the Fund shall be consistent with the policies and procedures of Pacific University.
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If you are using Windows Live Essentials on Windows XP, or are still using a pre-2011 version of Windows Live Essentials (including Messenger), starting this week, you'll see a required update that is rolling out in all 48 languages. This minor update to Windows Live Messenger and the other Windows Live Essentials programs includes a set of important security updates, performance improvements, targeted bug fixes, and some other, minor changes. The update began rolling out last May, but because of the security improvements included, it will become mandatory over the next week or so.
The update does not require you to download Windows Live Messenger 2011.
As we mentioned in a previous post on Windows Live Messenger video and photo sharing functionality, this Messenger update simplifies how you start a video call from within Messenger pre-2011. Rather than individually managing your and your friend's webcam feeds and audio, you can now start a video call just by clicking the "Video" button in the conversation window or by clicking the webcam icon. Also, you can more easily make video calls to your friends who do not have webcams, controlling the audio for both you and your friend by clicking the speaker and microphone icons.
Piero Sierra Group Program Manager, Windows Live
Turns out I couldn't live without one-way cam, lol.
"Ads are not a problem on any part of my local network. There's several mechanisms in place to keep ads from appearing on any PC."
Er, that wasn't a real problem, just an analogy to your 'keep it unplugged' solution.
@SilentMeadowLark: Having separate cam controls is simple common sense, and hence available in most, if not all cam2cam software. They know already. They don't care. Too busy brokering deals with social networking sites and advertising agencies.
Plus, I'm hearing (...reading) a lot about not allowing display names anymore. What's with that? A lot of people put up a line from a song or something, and if you're like me, you have your always-there display name (mine is FEATHERS INC, a friend of mine has Hawkeye) and you have a short message after. And for the personal message, you have something entirely different. Sometiems it's creative, and other times it's just a 'whatever' or a 'grrr' statement.
I just commented on someone's post on MSN's page on Facebook. I'm not certain what exactly this woman was saying, but it sounded like she was saying something about child safety with webcams. So I said something about that, agreeing with what I think she was saying, and finished with this:
Some of us are responsible adults who know what we want when it comes to pretty much everything, including our method of webcam sharing. Some people have their webcam on and showing to more than one person, and some of those on the other end have their cam on too. But a video call is strictly between two people on MSN and showing your cam to someone else interupts that. And some of us don't have cams ourselves but our friends turn theirs on so we can see them. It's not always about 'hiding' or being ashamed of ourselves. Sometimes we just don't feel presentable, and while our friend has turned their cam on already, we need time to brush our hair, our teeth, get out of our PJs, whatever.
If Windows needs more than they already have about the reason(s) users like the singular webcam features, I think this sums up most if not all of the complaints (and more) succinctly. But I still want to know where I can get a direct link to this security-only update if indeed not having it is going to cause me problems.
Ads are not a problem on any part of my local network. There's several mechanisms in place to keep ads from appearing on any PC.
"I just keep my webcam unplugged unless it;s needed."
Welcome to the future! Next, unstoppable advertisement sounds, but simply keep your speakers unplugged right??
Could we have a WLM-lite version please? None of this social networking 'nerfed browser tacked on the side' nonsense. None of this sluggish, forced, automated photo/video-sharing gubbins, instead of simply transferring files with a drag-and-drop, or providing a link. None of these hand holding "You've arrived at a real-life website! Careful now!!" warnings. At the very least allow people to switch it all off, *for the love of god*. ...and bloody well bring back the handwriting/drawing! A truly progressive feature (remember those?) and on a whim, you scrap it entirely!!
I mean, with all due respect to those that like this stuff, i'm simply not a 13 year old girl. With new releases of MSN/WLM it always feels like one step forward, five back. Sometimes I wonder if there's a more cynical reason behind it, like, if you ever release a perfectly functioning program, there will be no demand for updates, making yourselves utterly obsolete. One wonders if you ever have a work experience guy, and you're forced to say, "Woah, slow down there!!"
Anyway, just thought i'd add to the hundreds of other rants you'll no doubt take VERY SERIOUSLY INDEED.
this is definetly a downgrade. i don't know what messenger was thinking when they disabled the show my webcam option. i can't see my relatives and close people to me that live overseas anymore. this is the main reason why i loved the show my webcam it was much faster. def. going with another program,
I just keep my webcam unplugged unless it;s needed.
This is all well and good, but it now makes it impossible to do just webcam chats, which is the reason I was still on a really old version. I mean don't get me wrong, sometimes I want to video chat people, but 80% I just want to see them. Removing this option seems silly really, as the majority of the underlying code for sending webcams must be there to do webchats? why not add it as an option?
Still keep up the development!
Well the one-way webcam functionality is officially dead. I really don't get why they keep calling these downgrades "updates". Sometimes I want to share my webcam with more than one person, or the other person doesn't want to turn on theirs. They now have to go through a whole process to specifically disable their webcam for that to work. Messenger used to be the best way to chat with friends, but is working very hard to change that.
As long as there is no forced update to the atrocity that is WLM2011 i'm happy. The moment that happens, I jump ship.
You guys should honestly be slapped for cramming this trash down your user's throats. Thankfully running the existing windows live messenger in compatibility mode stops this absolutely inane forced update. The day you remove THAT is the day I quit using your software however.
Also, I don't see the point of erradicating the singluar cam feature: I don't have a web cam, or a mike but sometimes I talk to people who do. It makes more sense to continue having the two features seperate. A lot of people don't like automaticly making a video call, no matter how much more smooth this update might make it. Sometimes it interferes with what they're doing, and some people have more than one person on cam at once and talk to these people separately; a video call only establishes in one window as far as I've always understood. These people aren't going to put all the people they have on cam into one group chat just so they can do video with all of them. It isn't 'more easy', it's messy. Not sloppy-job messy, just messy. Like feeding a baby semi-solid food gets messy. I've seen a lot of complaints about this distruption on facebook, and I agree with them.
All I see for an update is a whole new version (or two; I'm not entirely sure that Essentials and 2011 are the same....). Which, frankly, is rediculously irritating. I know someone who accidentally downloaded Live Essentials, found it discusting, and it took forever to rectify the mistake. I saw an update notice for Plus! and ignored it because I hate 'updating' when I don't know what's going on, especially on MSN because you never know what they're going to do to your carefully chosen settings. So when I see things like "Mandatory Update" I get a little ticked off. And here the only links I see where I might acquire this, so called, mandatory security (only) update, deliver me to confusing pages and the page for downloading Essentials. I refuse to download Essentials as I enjoy the version I currently use (don't ask for numbers to identify which version that might be because numbers mean nothing to me in this case and I feel it would be a waste of my time to comb my MSN to find any such numbers). I use what was called Windows Live Messenger along with Plus! and I don't intend to change that unless it's to the version prior; the bubbly appearance is slightly frustrating (when it gets hung up durring scrolling and changing status).
So I would really appreciate a straightforward link to a straightforward security only update, please.
And I beg pardon for being a bit ascerbic; I'm simply not pleased.
I know the extra security is nice, but I feel there's so much being cut from WLM that made WLM, WLM, in favor for social networking, to make me upgrade to 2011.
Glad we're able to stay at 2009 at the very least, although with a feature or two lost. I'm going to miss one-way cam. (I did export my contacts like one time, but that was so long ago.)
@CJT-80 and others
Build 14.0.8089.726 (like earlier versions)are being deprecated for use on all operating systems(XP, Vista, Win7, and Server 2008). An email notice was(or should have been) sent to all users Live ID email adddresses that are/were using build 14.0.8089.726(or earlier). The message(quoted below) indicated that to continue using WLMessenger the mandatory upgrade is required to continue using the service(i.e. signing on to Windows Live in using WL Messenger).
Dear Messenger User,
We have just released a new version of Messenger which includes important security updates to help keep you and your friends safe while you chat online. All Messenger users will be required to have the latest version to continue using the service.
The mandatory upgrade applies to only those users using a build prior to 14.0.8117.416 (version 2009 QFE3 released on May 12, 2010, thus technically it's not a new build but the last and only 2009 build) on any operating system(XP, Vista, Windows 7, server 2008). The mandatory upgrade does not apply to anyone using Windows Live EssentialsWindows Live Messenger Version 2011, build 15.4.xxxx.xxx(initial release-Sept '10 or QFE1-Dec '10)
It may also be important to note that build 14.0.8117.416 is currenty only being supported for the foreseeable future. That may or may not indicate 'in perpetuity' and/or until the end of XPSp3's life cycle(2014).
-See the Live Team's May 2010 blog article for details on 14.0.8117.416 release(at that time it was an optional upgrade; now a mandatory upgrade)
While this is our last planned update for Wave 3, we will continue to support this release for the foreseeable future as it will be the last version that supports Windows XP.
Microsoft MVP
No es una mejora para el usuario ojala puedan volverse atras de estas medidas.
@CJT-80: 8117 only really removes one-way cam, which I doubt WLM's core servers even understand anymore in terms of functionality.
@ Piero Sierra and @ Hemingray - I have WLM 2009 - Build 8089.726. Are you saying the "update" will change this to 8117.416??? If so WHY? I specifically use 8089.726 as it still has individual camera functions, and works better than 8117.416 on my PC. Also I refuse to update to 2011 as the functionality is "poor" compared to previous versions.
Okay let me break this down for everyone:
This post is in reference to those still running 2009 version 14.0.8089.726 (Check in Help > About Messenger)
If you're running 14.0.8117.416, you won't need to take any action. To update, Go here: explore.live.com/windows-live-essentials-xp and download the installer. It will update you to 8117.416.
@ankitshah_12 I don't use 2011 (and never will), so I don't really know about it.
Question - Will this update solve the blocked active links issue?
@hemingray can you reply to my previous status???atleast give me the status of whats going if you know.....
@Deepak: I think that's the one from May that they're going to begin requiring. This article may only be related to 14.0.8089.726.
There's no visual changes in 8117.416 at all, but this version does kill off one-way webcam, as well as exporting your contacts to a .CTT file (very little, if at all used feature)
How to get the Update..? my messenger shows Version 2009 (14.0.8117.416).. does this version requires this update? or how to find the verious of my Messenger is the Latest any time or requires the any update including current one?
how to manually update windows live messenger????there should be some button to check for updates..
i also want to know will there new option in windows live messenger 2011 to just remember email id???
Question, is this mandatory update only for 8089.726 or does it also affect 8117.416? You say last May so I can only assume that it only affects the former.


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Fever 105
|Vice City
| Soul, R&B, Funk, Disco
Urban contemporary
|Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
|Oliver Biscuit
Fever 105 is a radio station in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, hosted by Oliver "Ladykiller" Biscuit (voiced by Julius Dyson). The station plays Modern Disco, Soul and R&B. An album of songs from the station is available separately or as part of the Vice City soundtrack box set.
In Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, it is heavily implied that Fever used to be the Hip-hop/Electro station Fresh FM. This is further evidenced by the fact that Fresh was broadcasted at the same frequency, and its DJ, Luke, was having an angry outburst at Biscuit because he had offered to buy the station.
- The Whispers - "And the Beat Goes On" (1980)
- Fat Larry's Band - "Act Like You Know" (1982)
- Oliver Cheatham - "Get Down Saturday Night" (1983)
- Pointer Sisters - "Automatic" (1983)
- René & Angela - "I'll Be Good" (1985)
- Mary Jane Girls - "All Night Long" (1983)
- Rick James - "Ghetto Life" (1981)
- Michael Jackson - "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin" (1983)
- Evelyn "Champagne" King - "Shame" (1978)
- Teena Marie - "Behind the Groove" (1980)
- Mtume - "Juicy Fruit" (1982)
- Kool & the Gang - "Summer Madness" (1975)
- Indeep - "Last Night a DJ Saved My Life" (1982)
- It is implied that it's Lance Vance's favorite radio stations as his white Infernus has this stations as default.
- Fever 105 is one of two preferred radio stations tuned in by the Haitian gang, which can be heard after the player carjacks their gang vehicle, the Voodoo.
- The songs All Night Long and Behind the Groove are also played in the Pole Position Club.
- Summer Madness by Kool & the Gang is featured in the first Grand Theft Auto: Vice City trailer.
See alsoEdit
- Paradise FM, a radio station in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories which plays disco music.
- K109 The Studio, a radio station in Grand Theft Auto IV which plays disco music.
- Space 103.2 , a radio station in Grand Theft Auto V which plays funk music.


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A few days ago, the top generals and admirals met with the House Armed Services committee. It was on C-Span. It made me ill. I could only watch for a few minutes at a time. The politicians looked ill, ashamed and badly in need of barf bag. It has taken two wars and 40 years but the bad guys won. Nothing like greed.
From what little time I could stand to watch it, I got some of the following. It will take at least a trillion dollars to get the forces at pre-2000 level. Everyone going back to Afghanistan for the fourth time is automatically declared a mental casualty. By present laws they can't legally own a firearm. Thanks for serving your country! Again the good ol' USA can't afford to hire mental workers that are needed by our veterans.
I am very proud of my somewhat checkered military career. At the present time I feel like putting a whole bunch of fond memories on a fire topping it with my flag.
Pimps and drug dealers own this country. Their are no principles inside the Beltway. Just greed, fear and arrogance.
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An 18-year-old Southeast resident is facing a felony charge after police found her to be in possession of a forged driver's license, according to officials.
State troopers from Southeast Barracks of the New York State Police arrested the young woman at about 9:45 p.m. Thursday. Authorities say she was leaving a gas station on Main Street in Brewster when a trooper spotted the case of beer she was carrying, and asked for identification because she looked younger than 21.
Officials found the teen to be in possession of a forged piece of identification, aimed at resembling a New York State driver's license.
Police charged the defendant with second-degree forgery, a felony, as well as unlawful possession of marijuana and unlawful possession of alcohol, violations. The teen was released pending a Feb. 7 appearance in Brewster Justice Court.