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Down In Flames Dragons takes the Down In Flames series of tactical card games to a whole new genre, fantasy!
Dragons features the 3D computer generated artwork of Chris Richardson!
Dragons places each player in command of a mighty dragon. You get to play cards to get a good position on the opposing dragon and let loose with a wide variety of Breath, Magic, and Melee attacks.
Dragons features the DIF award winning action/reaction system. This means you get to play a card, your opponent gets a chance to react, you get to react, and so on. This makes for a great simulation of aerial conflict.
There are three ways to win. You can inflict wounds on the opponent, tire him, or capture his Lair.
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Have fun, and thank you for doing your part to keep Boise the wonderful and safe community we all enjoy.

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No. :-)
Seriously though, from my work as a freelancer, no is really the right answer - each proposal needs to be tailored to the project. An ecommerce proposal will be very different from a social networking or blogging proposal.
There are lots of templates out there, and there are lots of "build a killer proposal" articles out there too (most of them not very strong,) but when you fall into templating, you're doing what everyone else is doing. What you want is a proposal that stands out from the rest, that shows your expertise.
What I CAN tell you, however, is that a proposal is an agreement, a road map, an outline for exactly what we're going to do. What is blatantly absent in most prop's I'm asked to review, are the following:
Description: Who you are, what you are offering, in brief. ("Companyname offering demonstrated experience in [technologies] for the purpose of [short list]")
Client requirements: This part is almost always missing. Put down in writing what the client expects. "Remember we talked about a blog?" We might have talked about it, but it's not in the proposal. This lays down a clear understanding of what is expected of both parties. Furthermore, this is the first stronghold you will have on change of scope or project creep; define what they want in writing. The goal of this clause: "here are the problems you want to solve." If this part is incorrect, the client should sound off.
Project Framework: Detailed description of ALL tasks to be performed. Make it many pages if you need, create wireframes to graphically describe what you're doing, and most important, be specific. "Install a CMS to allow customer management of data" is vague and can be anything. Any loose ends you leave open are opportunities for it to be interpreted in any way they choose. "A Wordpress based CMS to manage basic front end pages and the blog section of the site, and [some cart] for the management of the ecommerce area of the web site" is far better.
If you're creating programming interfaces, define EXACTLY each step and page view. This is incredibly important. I had a client once ask for a proposal to create a database. He just figured searching and displaying records was automatic, he had no idea that robust programming was required to search and display his back end data, and that user's front end data required a bit of work to get into the database. Every detail, leave no stone unturned.
The goal of this section: Here is how I plan to solve the problems defined above.
Milestones: Although most proposals contain some vague description of timeline, what is often missing are milestones. Milestones can be used to demark payment intervals, but more importantly can be used as short term goals in large projects. Examples might be:
- Present static designs: 5-7 working days
- Install CMS, implement designs into CMS, rough out basic pages, 5-7 working days
- Install cart software, integrate designs into cart, add basic starter set of ten products, 1-2 weeks
- Basic training of usage not to exceed 5 billable hours
- Project complete, remain available for 30 days of basic support without change of scope of this proposal.
What did I miss in the milestones above? :-) The third one should read " . . . and configure cart to connect with the payment processor of the client's choosing." I did that on purpose . . . guess what happens if you leave it out?
"Are you $%45$%ing kidding me? What good is a shopping cart if I can't accept payments? OF COURSE that is part of the deal, do it or you don't get paid!"
Add a clause that states no work on milestones will commence until the previous milestone is approved by the client (and how much time they get to approve.) That last milestone is **real** important. On day 15, client decides "wow, I forgot, I need a forum. Can you throw that in?" The response would be sure, as a separate project. The goal of this section: Define benchmarks of progress so both parties know what to expect.
Scope Definition: Clearly define what is within and not within the scope of this project. It may include anything like color scheme changes on the fly, but anything that requires going back to step one or major revisions of previously completed milestones is considered out of the project's scope. Also state if there are requirements out of scope, indicate all progress will stop and you will provide a revised proposal. Goal of this section: Draw big red lines around the limits of what you're committing to. This is the one HUGE error most developers fail to do. Otherwise you find yourself at this point:
"You know, when we first started I wasn't sure how well you'd do, but I'm just not happy with it. I'm willing to continue working with you but we really need to start over."
Project Timeline: Different than milestones, use specific dates. "6-8 weeks total to commence on acceptance of this proposal. This proposal is valid for a period of 30 days starting from [this date]." Be sure to include a disclaimer that maintaining the project schedule is dependent on client responses to completed milestones, and outline any actions that will be taken should the client fail to meet these requirements.
Project costs: This part they usually get right. :-) State payment terms and periods, as mentioned it's often a good idea to pay by the milestone so if someone decides to ditch halfway through, everyone gets what they expect.
Definitions and legalese: Define property rights "do I own this code now?" Seems obvious, but put it in writing, and include any clauses relating to third party materials (stock photos or open source software, for example.) Define warranty, liabilities, and what you are not liable for. Define the relationship of the parties ("independent contractor, not in employ, client cannot dictate the hours, duration, or location of work"). Define what we do if either party decides to terminate the agreement. Define confidentiality - which becomes important if the client lets someone else log in, look at your code, and start a game of king of the mountain.
Other than the legalese, do not use flashy buzzwords. "Implementation of PHP, Javascript, Jquery, mySQL, and XML" may sound like you know what you're saying, but it's fluff. These are things the client won't understand, so don't use them. Speak in plain ordinary English.
HOLY CRAP that's a lot of work! Trust me, as someone who has worked for 50 cents an hour at the end of an open ended agreement, this is well worth it, and once you have the first one you can base subsequent ones off it. The other argument I see is really based out of laziness on the part of the proposal writer: the justification that the client doesn't want to read all this, they won't understand it.
Every client that's seen my proposals has awarded the projects hands down because the attention to detail really shows you know what you're doing, and they have very few questions about what I'm going to do. They just get out of the car, point to the steering wheel, and get in the passenger side. :-)


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Momma's Pizza : Using the left mouse button, drag and release customers to open tables or bar stools to seat them. Take orders, prepare pizzas, deliver food, and clean up using the left mouse button. Speedy service will keep the customers coming back!
How to play : Click on the customer's table to find out what type of pizza they would like. Then click on the dough station, followed by the correct toppings to prepare it, and finally click to put the pizza in the oven. When the pizza is done, click on the plate, then the customer to serve the food. After the customer has eaten, you will need to get the check and clean up the table. Do this by clicking on the table then the trash bin. Then it's on to the next customer!
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An Abbott iPhone app is drawing attention to the practice of compensating bloggers for app reviews, as some call into question the ethics of pay-for-play online PR.
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Large rambler in Kenmore next to Moorelands elem Three bedroom with studio and extra room in garage. Gated large yard fire pit and close to free way.Four minutes from school. Quite updated home. Looking for wonderful roommate.
Looking for a Bastyr student to rent a room in our Bothell home. I am a former Bastyr ND student who understands the rigors of the program and also knows how wonderful the Bastyr community is.
Huge, bright apartment with separate entrance in lower level of house; private patio looks out onto ravine; large yard. No smoking, drugs, or pets. It has been rented by a Bastyr student for the past two years and I would be happy to have another student or 2. PLEASE CALL - do not email.
Spacious and flooded with natural light: the two best ways to describe this place. This two bedroom, 2.5 bathroom townhome is conviently located near Bastyr University and St. Edward State Park with easy access to the Burke Gilman, Park and Ride for all major commuter routes, and the Eastside. The home has hardwood floors throughout, is newly painted with no VOC paints, and has a two-car tandem garage for parking and storage.
This home is available as of Sept 1st, and we are open to a September 15th start date as well.
The house is at the top of a long easement and has a large private wooded yard and forest.
Self Sufficient 3 bedroom apartment lower level of healing sanctuary. Artisan handcrafted designs throughout kitchen, bathroom and throughout. You have lower level of 2900 sq. foot home that has own laundry and kitchen in your own separate space. We share a beautiful yard with lots and lots of gardening potential. Home is just over in Shoreline, approximately a 10-15 drive to campus.
Furnished private cottage on shared two-acres 2.5 miles north of Bastyr's entrance to cottage doorstep. Steps from 306 bus stop. Cottage includes full size washer/dryer, kitchen, bath, bed, chest of drawers, loveseat, table & chairs, shelving and more. Utilities included - Electric, water, cable, wifi and garbage.
Lake Washington View....We are looking for a "quiet" tenant who will enjoy this delightful 800 sq ft upstairs apt. It is separate from 2 other living spaces with privacy. It has a clear view of Lake Washington, a few blocks to 522 or Burke-Gilman trail for bus or bike transportation, light and airy with high vaulted ceilings and very clean. There is a small deck off of the large bedroom overlooking the Lake. A washer and dryer is available, shared with other tenants and conveniently located. Off street parking for 1 vehicle only.
Cozy one bedroom one bath mother in law apartment with own entry own washer&dryer/kitchen/parking/quiet street,newly remodeled,close to bus line,great location. No pets.
Progressive, vegetarian mom with two children, ages 8 and 11, has a furnished main-floor bedroom with an adjacent bathroom available in our spacious home. Very walkable location! We are close to the Bastyr clinic, stores, restaurants, and 3 bus lines, and have off-street parking. Utilities and WiFi included. Baby grand piano available for use. Pets negotiable.Available beginning the last week of September.


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Tonight I took my little Orion short tube 80 out on to the deck (this is not my ED80, of which I have so many good things to say) and set it up on a camera tripod. I had a look at Saturn and then the moon. Noteworthy was the excellent view of the eastern limb of the moon, provided by a very favourable libration.
Libration is a word that comes from the word "libra" which, as you know (being astronomers), means 'balance'. In this case it refers to the balance of the moon on its axis. Since the moon's rotational axis is tilted compared to its orbital plane and since its orbit is eccentric (hey, I can relate!) it means that sometimes we see the moon from one angle and sometimes from another. Overall, from Earth we can see about 59% of the moon's surface.
Tonight the moon is tilted so that we can see the eastern edge favourably. Normally at first quarter we would notice Mare Crisium, the very round mare near the eastern (right-hand) edge of the moon. With this favourable libration we can see beyond Mare Crisium, to Mare Marginis (labeled 'b'), Mare Smythii (labelled 'c') and Mare Humboldtianum (labelled 'a'). Mare Smythii and Mare Humboldtianum are the only two maria named after people (an astronomer and an explorer). Mare Marginis means 'The Marginal Sea' or, more colloquially, 'The Sea on the Edge'. Guessing from how much surface beyond these maria shows up in the picture, I figure we must be able to see at least 95 degrees east longitude. That's 5 degrees into the far side of the moon! This isn't a really rare thing to observe, but it sure is fun.
If it's clear over the next couple of days, go out and try to see these maria for yourself. You just might see the far side of the moon!
a - Mare Humboldtianum b - Mare Marginis c - Mare Smythii
(photograph taken afocally through a very cheap 80mm f/5 achromat. The giant letters labelling the maria were not really hanging there in space, so when you get to the eyepiece you're just going to have to figure out which is which for yourself.)
The HAA turned out in force for Binbrook's Great Outdoor Community Festival. There were at least seven telescopes and an equal number of binoculars set up to view the sun, birds and various sights in the park. The weather co-operated for the most part and we had terrific views of solar prominences, white light views of the spotless sun, purple martins building nests, and even a canoe-eating swan!
We were fortunate to be near the children's craft area and were visited by many families.
It was a long but enjoyable day. Special thanks to everyone who helped or lent moral support: Steve, Don, Jim, Brenda, Joe, Heather, Moe, Ann, Alexandra, Andrew, Kerry, Bill & Skye, and Tim Philp.
Ann Tekatch
P.S. Steve set the tone for the afternoon. Remember, though, that black ties are optional for evening observing...LOL
"Germann. Steve Germann."
(Steve reporting on his 4 night astro-camp-out at Cherry Springs.)
I arrived one day late, as events in town delayed my departure until it was impractical on Wednesday night. That was my first mistake, as by all accounts Wednesday was every bit as good as Thursday.
I arrived on Thursday in time to see the sunset, and get all set up and collimated.
By then, the internet was working. Gone are the days of the $15 phone call to let folks at home know I made it safely. Hooray.
With Wifi, it truly is the 'Ideal Astro Park'. There's nothing like it within a thousand miles...
Star hopping at CS is, as Ann says, a cinch because there are so many stars visible, even without a finderscope.
By some stroke of bad luck, the CSC got reprogrammed to try for June 24 instead of May 24. We looked up a nearby clock for some consolation.
I made several excellent improvements to the GWS while there. I repositioned the finderscope onto the main barrel, so that the scope now does not need a counterweight, and it sits, without applying the brake, at any orientation, and does not even swing when tilted by the equatorial platform.
Josh has a LB 16 too, but he has worked wonders on it. Starting with new coatings for the mirrors, and continuing with special covers to protect it from dust, and finally, all of the metal has been powder-coated black or sparkle-red. It's a beauty.
I had only one step up on him, the EQP, which allowed me to hold a magnified view without adjusting the scope.
Josh also lent me his laser collimator, and it showed that my laser is off kilter, explaining some issues focusing. Fortunately, I was able, after collimating with Josh's, to get my laser to point in the right direction. Now I just have to keep it together.
Finally, he suspected correctly that some of the screws on the GWS have worked loose. He was right! Some were barely finger tight, causing the scope to shift when tilted to the zenith.
It was worth the drive just as a telescope clinic. Thank-you Josh!
I plotted the position of Pluto, and star hopped to it. Pluto was not found. (That was before re-alignment mentioned above)
It's at 14th Magnitude, but the stars on the chart are only 12th Magnitude... I found 6 stars not on the chart, but none were pluto (this time).
I was hopeful to see all 9 planets in one night. Maybe next time. (For me, Pluto will always be a planet. I remember the mean distance from the sun, which I memorized when I was 7 years old... 3670000000 miles.)
The eastern horizon as viewed from CSSP has a lot of trees... I walked to the end of the airfield to see if the view opens up at all. Not much, really.
I continued my sequential Messier Marathon, picking up M69, M70, M71, M72, and M73.
I then tried the reverse SMM, starting with M109 and working backwards, to M101.
I developed effective geometric star-hops for them. (I have seen M110 dozens of times, so
i called the latest of those the de-facto first step in a reverse Sequential Messier Marathon)
M100 was a problem... there's very little in terms of stars in the field near it, that are bright enough to be on star maps. Here's where the Deep Sky Image Catalog comes in handy, showing the star fields and shapes of the Messier Objects and many others.
Subsequent nights were too soupy for easy galaxy-hopping.
Several people wondered how I fit the scope into the VW. A few were there to see the final result when I packed it back up again.
Sunday evening started out very hazy, and it was difficult for me to make out
more than 2 stars in Lyra. Eventually it cleared... in the meantime I tried out the newly-aligned optics on some favourites, including M13. It turned out the soupy skies made appreciation problematic.
We had some visitors who were camping across the road... university students who are studying 'Observational Astronomy'. They learned some from us.
As the skies cleared the transparency remained bad, but improved.
I also tried going up again, from M3 onwards (M1 and M2 are too close to the sun these days). I got up to M20 in rapid succession. Nothing like the first time I tried them.
I have to admit I have learned a lot about star hopping in the meantime.
Later clouds started going by, and eventually the dawn caught up with me.
In the morning, everyone was packing up, and the CSC for a nearby community showed
wall to wall clouds expected on Monday night. I should have just put my feet up and waited for the computation due at noon, but decided to pack up and head for home.
Next time, the plan is, go 2 days sooner (ie, Tuesday night) and stay regardless of the CSC. Also, bring something to do if it rains, such as, some astrophotos to edit, or perhaps a guitar.
I imaged this on April 17th in Binbrook Conservation Area. I met up with the gang there for some casual observing. We all had a nice time and there was a pretty good turn out. FOr this image I was really hoping for still waters so that I could get a reflection of the stars but the wind started to pick up as the night wore on. Anyway, this comprises of two 20 second frames taken with the Canon 40D and Sigma 17-70mm lens (firstname.lastname@example.com) on a tripod. The two frames were only used to give more vertical depth to the scene.
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I'm just back from Cherry Springs State Park in Pennsylvania and I can't say enough about the fabulous dark skies there!! I'll blog my experiences and hope that others add to this post.
Jim, Jackie and I arrived on Wednesday under a clear, blue sky. Jim's scope was acting up on him and he didn't get to use it that night, so he made good use of his binocular mount. I had my homemade 8" dob and had no trouble at all star-hopping because there were so many stars visible. At midnight, I checked the SQM reading and it was 21.93!
The Milky Way swung overhead in the early morning hours and it drew us away from our telescopes. The dark lanes and star clouds were amazing. We spent a fair bit of time just sitting in our lawn chairs to soak in the view!
Steve arrived on Thursday evening – another fabulous night (SQM at midnight: 21.84 - with the Milky Way overhead later on, the SQM dropped to 21.74) – and he treated us to fantastic views through the GWS.
Jim found the problem with his scope (faulty batteries, I believe) and spent the night touring the sky. I tracked down Markarian's Chain – a line of galaxies in Virgo/Coma as well as the Bug Nebula, the Antennae galaxies and many other deep sky objects that just aren't visible in an 8" scope here in the southern Ontario light pollution dome.
Thursday afternoon, the park finished up installing WIFI and we were able to access email and the internet from Jim's laptop. With the installation of WIFI, I would have to say that Cherry Springs is now the perfect astronomy field!
We did some sightseeing on Friday morning. While Jim was navigating a narrow, winding road through the beautiful Pennsylvania forest, Jackie spotted a black bear and hollered for Jim to stop the van. It soon became apparent that it wasn't a bear, just a big, black dog. As Jim said: Ursa Major turned into Canis Minor!
Jim, Jackie and I ended up leaving on Friday afternoon – earlier than planned. Sunstroke, black flies and sleep deprivation had me fantasizing for home and a weather report of less than perfect skies for Friday night was all it took to set me packing. Jim agreed and he and Jackie decided to leave as well. Our fearless leader, Steve, had planned on a week's stay and he remained along with Jackie's campstove, whatever supplies we could offer and our promise to take the clouds back home with us!
Next month, there is a star party at Cherry Springs State Park. The Cherry Springs Star Party runs from June 18 –21 and I hope you can join us there! Here is a link to their website: http://www.astrohbg.org/CSSP/Information.html
Ann T.
P.S. An extra big THANK YOU to Jim's mom for supplying tons of yummy food for all of us to enjoy. Her butter tart squares gave us the energy to observe all night!
A clear night was too much of a temptation for myself and three fellow members, despite the fact that it was a weeknight. Ann, Jackie, Jim and I met at the hill in Binbrook for an evening with a little bit of everything for us.
Jim was eager to try his hand at astrophotography using his new digital camera, and immediately had it attached to his scope. Saturn proved an appropriate first target, and even on the little viewscreen on the camera we could see that several moons had been captured. I am looking forward to seeing the results of his efforts!
Ann was set up quickly with her 6" dobsonian, and I was only able to find time for one view through it. Ann allowed me to have a peek at one of my favourite galaxies, NGC4565, and the view did not disappoint! Through her scope this edge-on galaxy appeared razor thin, and at times the seeing would give us a brief but startlingly clear view! I was sorry that I did not allow myself any more views through Ann's fine scope.
I enjoyed taking a few pictures of the sunset over the lake and then set up my little scope. I think my favourite views though, were with the unaided eye, as we had two Iridium flares and a passage of the International Space Station. It's always fascinationg to me when they appear right on schedule. The Iridium flares were listed as magnitude -4 an -5, and it's amazing just how bright that looks in a dark part of the sky. A couple of us were able to follow the ISS through our scopes and it appears as a very distinct and odd shape.
For a good part of the evening we were joined by Jim Douglas, the park superintendant. Jim was a welcome addition to the group and gave us lots to talk about, from the results of clean-up day to plans for the upcoming 50th Anniversary Event on May 30th. I encourage you to attend and participate, as the HAA will have a presentation and there will be lots of other things going on that day. Most interesting of all were the little tidbits about the park that Jim described so enthusiastically, from wildlife signs to a honey tree. Thanks to Jim, I am now looking forward to more daytime visits to the park to see what I have been missing in the dark!
Keep an eye out for email notices of when the park will be open for another evening of observing, and join us if you can!
The International Space Station appears as a streak in the sky as it passes over a familiar tree in Binbrook.
What a successful International Astronomy Day!
Despite some clouds, we had pretty good weather for both the afternoon solar observing session, and for the evening Lunar/Saturn public events.
In our afternoon event down at Lakeland Community Centre, we had 5 scopes set up from a 40mm Coronado PST up to an 8" Schmidt. This provided a great variety to see the Sun with different luminosity and spectral views. Regrettably the small sunspot from earlier in the week had gone around the edge of the Sun, so we couldn't see it, but Joe had some videos and images he collected from the SOHO website to show our visitors. However a little later the Sun did put on a bit of a show with a few small but distinct flares which we saw in the PST.
Even the dogs enjoyed the views of the Sun. So much for Sirius being the "Dog" star.
CH News and others enjoying the show between the clouds breaks.
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Sometimes we had traffic jams at scopes to just get a view when the clouds parted.
Brenda giving her big binos a chance to cool off after collecting so many lunar photons.
Towards the end of the night, I noticed standing quietly off to the side was Steve Ruddick from CH News with his son. Steve had called me earlier in the day and had expressed a personal interest in astronomy and made a point of stopping by. We had a nice chat and I was quite pleased in his interest.
By 10:30, things were starting to wind down, so we gradually packed up and 6 or 7 of us reconvened at a near-by Tim's to relax and reflect on a successful day and night.
Our thanks to everyone who came out made this a very worthwhile event. It was great to share with the Hamilton area once again.
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Neither one of these people appear to be great at coping and anger management but I hope the kids are safer and happy with Daddy for now. Jenna has put up a front for years acting like the perfect mommy and perfect mate with no issues. I guess this proves she really CAN act.....
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THANK GOD it was the children!!! For a minute I thought TMZ was using a play on words and she had her implants removed. Oh the horror....
Regardless of what her profession was, what she is now is an out of control addict. Those kids are lucky that they have a parent who cares enough to take them out of the environment they were in. Go Tito!
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Collation of This Translation with the 1614 Edition - Johannes Althusius, Politica [1614]Edition used:Politica. An Abridged Translation of Politics Methodically Set Forth and Illustrated with Sacred and Profane Examples, ed. and Trans. Frederick S. Carney. Foreword by Daniel J. Elazar (Indianapolis: 1995 Liberty Fund).
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The Queen Bee of Bridgeton by Leslie DuBois
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Summary (from Good Reads): When fifteen-year-old Sonya Garrison is accepted into the prestigious Bridgeton Academy, she soon discovers that rich girls are just as dangerous as the thugs in her home of Venton Heights. Maybe more so. After catching the eye of the star, white basketball player and unwittingly becoming the most popular girl in school, she earns the hatred of the three most ruthless and vindictive girls at Bridgeton. Can she defeat the reigning high school royalty? Or will they succeed in ruining her lifelong dream of becoming a world class dancer?
When I saw The Queen Bee of Bridgeton, it was love at first sight. I fell in love with the cover before I even started reading. And then I started reading, and I fell even more in love with this novel. And to give you a heads-up now: This is probably going to be one of my longer reviews.
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1. It's not about the rich girl who gets whatever she wants, except for maybe the guy she actually likes or the car she wants. To clarify: As much as I enjoy novels about rich girls, like Gossip Girl and the Pretty Little Liars series, I like novels about the regular, middle- and lower-class girls more.
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Antoine Fuqua directed Washington to an Oscar with the 2002 cop film.
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Definition of ignorance in English:
Syllabification: ig·no·rancePronunciation: /ˈignərəns
- Lack of knowledge or information: he acted in ignorance of basic proceduresMore example sentences
- Our fear is based on ignorance, they loftily believe, and can be safely dismissed.
- There are vast tracts of ignorance in my knowledge and really there are lots of other people who know more than me.
- The legacy of Lindh is the confusion and ignorance that afflicts today's referendum.
incomprehension of, unawareness of, unconsciousness of, unfamiliarity with, inexperience with, lack of knowledge about, lack of information about• informal cluelessness aboutlack of knowledge, lack of education, unenlightenment, illiteracy; lack of intelligence, stupidity, foolishness, idiocy
ignorance is bliss
• proverb - If you do not know about something, you do not worry about it.More example sentences
- Ignorance is bliss on the executive rung of the corporate ladder.
- The secret to working with dangerous animals is to remember that ignorance is bliss.
- There truly are times when ignorance is bliss, Miss.
Middle English: via Old French from Latin ignorantia, from ignorant- 'not knowing' (see ignorant).
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A MAN from Cheylesmore who fronted a criminal operation to smuggle almost nine million illegal cigarettes into the UK has been jailed.
Miqdad Salih, 48, was the criminal mastermind heading an operation to distribute millions of cigarettes from Poland, Latvia and Romania across the Midlands.
He led the onward distribution of 6.5 million and also sold smuggled cigarettes from a shop he owned in King William Street, Hillfields.
The Marlboro, Superkings, Regal, Sovereign, L&M's and Jin Ling cigarettes, which were either counterfeit or had no legitimate UK market, were seized by HMRC criminal investigators in 2009 during raids at nine locations across the Midlands, Kent and Lincolnshire.
Mr Salih, who had made profits of £75,000, pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Evade Excise Duty under the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 and money laundering offences.
He was was sentenced to five years and four months in prison at Birmingham Crown Court in December.
Two other men, Goran Ahmed and Khalid Hareem, also from Coventry, were told to serve two years and four months in prison for their part in distributing the illegal goods.
"These men set out to make vast amounts of money at the expense of legitimate retailers by ripping-off unsuspecting smokers and the taxpayer," Said John Pointing, assistant director of
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"They were out to line their own pockets in the belief they wouldn't get caught. However, they are now paying the price for their criminal activity with the loss of their freedom.
"This will serve as a firm warning to others involved in tobacco smuggling - you will be caught."
Four other co-conspirators, two from Stevenage, one from Birmingham and the other from Northampton, were also handed two-year prison sentences.
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Can i see it?
Those are called Incinerators though? I thought... i think.
aliens, now thats a great movie. i actually designed a fake "smart gun"(which is the big one attached to the body via the waist) and wore it for halloween................i wanted to make a movie with it, but never didOriginally Posted by SamuraiDude128
Can i see it?
Those are called Incinerators though? I thought... i think.
no no no, the incinerators are the flame throwers. the smart guns are the ones that are attached at the hip, and have the head gear....................and lol, it was demolished a couple years ago.....................lol, u dont even want to know what i made it out of, but in the end you couldnt tell bc it was spray painted blackOriginally Posted by SamuraiDude128
lol, oh well.
I'd need to build a sound stage to make it truly good, which would cost an arm, a leg, a head, some organs, a Volkswagon Shurako, and an alienware PC.
lol, well gl............................Originally Posted by SamuraiDude128
Thanks, I'm gonna need it.
whats your inspirations? and when do you plan to begin/finish this project? how long will the duration of the film be?Originally Posted by SamuraiDude128
1) idk, Aliens and Starship Troopers
2) begin/finish will be after I get $$$cash$$$, actors, director, and setbuilder.
3) as long as I can stand it, lol, jk, idk.


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When it launched in 2009, the Soul sparked Kia's design revolution, and the 2013 Kia Soul still makes no apologies for its funky looks and brash attitude. Rather, the Soul touts its youthful nature and is proud of its status as a low-cost alternative to hatchbacks and traditional economy cars. Bolstered by vibrant paint choices, well-equipped interiors, Kia's generous warranty and, yes, even those hamster pitchmen, the Soul has been a sales success for Kia. The Soul's design isn't quite as fresh as it was four years ago, but Kia's 5-passenger compact hauler still stands apart from angular rivals like the Nissan Cube and Scion xB with its athletic looks and refined powertrain.
If you're looking for a stylish, youthful car that boasts good fuel economy, lots of versatility, and many features for a low price, the Soul could be your mate.
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Changes are minimal for the 2013 Kia Soul a year after it received new drivetrains. Among the differences this year are a revised hood badge, and Bluetooth wireless connectivity and steering wheel-mounted audio controls now standard on base models with manual transmission.
Driving Impressions The Kia Soul is available in three trims – Base, Plus (+), Exclaim (!) – and offered with two different 4-cylinder engines. Base models use a small 1.6-liter, and all...
other models are propelled by a bigger and more powerful 2.0-liter. The base engine is adequate at accelerating the Soul, and not surprisingly, the bigger engine has an easier time getting this little 5-door vehicle up to speed. The Soul is no speed demon, but it's also not so slow that you'll dread freeway onramps. The recent addition of a 6-speed automatic transmission provides quieter and more fuel-efficient cruising, but needs to downshift sometimes two gears to get the car up inclines or to pass other vehicles. The driver's seat is relatively high and provides good forward visibility. Ride quality is still decent as in past Kia Souls, and sound deadening has improved from more insulation material.INFINITY AUDIO SYSTEM
The available 350-watt system is music to our ears, and for those who want visual pizzazz, speaker lights can pulse to the beat for an extra treat.
This optional trim in sand and black gives the Soul's interior a more sophisticated feel, literally and figuratively.
The Soul's eccentric exterior flows into the cabin, where bright colors and nifty features abound. At center stage is a large, surfboard-shaped dash module that houses the Soul's audio and climate functions. A 4.3-inch color touch screen display is available and lends more sophistication, as does optional leather seating. Kia dubs the Soul a "lounge on wheels" and has filled it with numerous cubby holes and storage spaces for a multitude of drinks and devices. Among the youth-centric features of the 2013 Soul are lights that envelope the speakers and that can pulsate in multiple colors to music. (This can be switched off as the novelty wanes). Rear legroom is commendable, and cargo room is good.
ExteriorThe most noticeable thing about a Kia Soul is its shape, which you might liken to a sneaker on wheels. Unlike boxy cars such as the Nissan Cube and Scion xB, the 2013 Kia Soul has a forward-leaning stance and sloped rear windows and beltlines that lend an athletic stance. Big, trapezoidal headlights give character to the Soul's squat face, while long, vertical taillights do the same at rear on each side of the upward-opening hatch door. Other exterior design features vary by trim. Base models ride on 15-inch wheels, Plus models move up to 16-inch versions, and Exclaim models roll on 18-inch alloys.
A base 2013 Kia Soul comes with a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine and 6-speed manual transmission (a 6-speed automatic transmission is optional), power windows and door locks with remote keyless entry, and Bluetooth connectivity with steering-wheel-mounted controls for the AM/FM/CD/satellite radio. Plus models add features like a bigger engine, tweeter speakers, and leather-wrapped steering wheel. Top-line Exclaim models add 18-inch wheels, UVO Microsoft-powered infotainment system and Infinity audio, rear camera, power sunroof, 2-tone seating, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. Like all new Kia vehicles, the Soul's powertrain is backed by a 10-year/100,000-mile warranty.
The Kia Soul can be nicely optioned up, with feature availability varying by trim level. Among the add-ons are heated front seats, a premium audio system with HD Radio, navigation, automatic climate control, and leather seating. An Eco package attains higher fuel economy with low-resistance tires and an engine start/stop system.
Base models of the 2013 Soul use a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder, while the higher-trim Plus and Exclaim models employ a more powerful 2.0-liter 4-cylinder. Transmission choices are a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic. All Soul models are front-wheel drive. We don't recommend trying to win any street races with the Soul, as mighty acceleration is not its forte. For those craving the best fuel economy in their Soul, a new Eco Package available in cars with automatic transmission stops the engine when idling to conserve fuel.
1.6-liter inline-4
138 horsepower @ 6,300 rpm
123 lb-ft of torque @ 4,850 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 25/30 mpg (manual and automatic), 26/31 mpg (automatic with Eco package)
2.0-liter inline-4
164 horsepower @ 6,500 rpm
148 lb-ft of torque @ 4,800 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 24/29 mpg (manual), 23/28 (automatic), 24/29 mpg (automatic with Eco package)
The 2013 Kia Soul Base model has a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $15,175. A top-of-the-line Exclaim version goes for $20,675 and can reach $24,000 with options. The Soul's starting price undercuts that of the Nissan Cube and Scion xD by several hundred dollars and the Scion xB by about $2,000. Be sure to check the Fair Purchase Price to see what buyers are actually paying for the Kia Soul. The Soul's resale value is expected to be very strong, and as good as or better than the Nissan Cube and Scion xB, depending on trim level.
To compare current market prices, check out KBB.com's car classifieds to view the new and used Kia Soul vehicles for sale near you.
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Review this carBy Reg on Wednesday, March 05, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 40,000
overall rating 9 of 10rating detailsPros: "The cockpit is very "user friendly for the driver"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"This care have proven itself for the past 3 years I have it. I haven't had any major mechnical problem with it during this time.The interior is very durable and it looks very nice after all the years of wear."
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By kia lover on Friday, February 28, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 46,000
overall rating 9 of 10rating detailsPros: "head room and body room and cute factor"
Cons: "bumpy rides when roads are bad"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"love this car. am getting a new one just to upgrade to leather and change colors. It is wonderful fun and comfortable. A bit bumpy but maybe 2014 will fix that but no problem. Great in and out, so easy for big and small people alike. Great head room. So much room for stuff and people. Fun to drive, Cute and just perfect. Love it"
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By JenJo on Wednesday, February 26, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 16,000
overall rating 5 of 10rating detailsCons: "terrible in snow"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1
"This car has heated seats to keep you warm in the winter. The handling and traction are so bad you are going to need them to keep you warm as you are sitting in the ditch or in your own driveway waiting to get pulled out."
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By Eastsideguy on Saturday, February 22, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 29,000
overall rating 9 of 10rating detailsPros: "style, interior, handling, safety, fun to drive"
Cons: "lack of traction on snow of 6 inches or more."
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8
"This is my second Soul Exclaim. My first one was a 2011, I swerved to miss a deer and lost control of the car roll and slammed into a utility pole. The car was totaled, all air bags deployed and I walked away with a bruise across my chest that was it. Of course I purchased the 2013 as a replacement, same model all the options. I have really enjoyed it and the newest tech on it has been great. If I had one complaint it would be the traction in the winter. Indiana hadn't been having very bad winters in the last 10yrs. Until this year, with more than 50 inches of snow its been a challenge. After about 6 inches on the ground very poor traction for driving. I wish they offered it in 4WD."
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By Me on Sunday, February 16, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 12,000
overall rating 6 of 10rating detailsPros: "Load lots of stuff, including 7 foot cabinet."
Cons: "Hard ride, plastic interiors"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8
"This is a fine around town and to the beach cottage vehicle. Lots of plastic and bumps--hard ride. Still, it get around 30 mpg and Kia kicks in a few bucks due to its exaggeration about mileage. At age 73, would not do it again but a nice little gift to pass on to my grandson as he begins to drive. Easy on gas and parking."
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By El Maestro on Monday, February 10, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 20,000
overall rating 7 of 10rating detailsPros: "transmission , interior plastic , MPG"
Cons: "versatilee ,conpact SUV,interior design, sound ,"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 5
"small suv ,very usefull ,very versatile ,not happy with MPG. ride too bumpy ,interior cheap plastic, transmission should perform better ,decent sound system , I like it's seating and there is enough room for luggage ."
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SARASOTA, FLORIDA -- For the last 8 months or so EVERY bill we receive from AMS for our water/sewer usage has a $15 late fee tacked on. This bill (as all of our other bills) is paid via Bank of America's online bill pay site. We have even started scheduling the due date for this bill 5 days in advance to attempt to avoid the late charge. To no avail. Let me make it clear that we have NEVER paid our bill late. Bank of America has had to refund this late fee to us when AMS declines to do so.
It seems like a shifty maneuver to make extra money off people who don't look over their statements.
Just opened the AMS bill today - go figure, another arbitrary "late" fee charged for the bill we paid on time, as usual. They are awful, and since this is the company our apartment complex uses we are stuck dealing with it. Ugh!
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Posted by leet60 on 2011-03-10:
Is B of A paying them electronically or are they printing and mailing an actual check. In some instances bill pay through the bank fails due to mailing time. You might also want to inquire with AMS as to their policy regarding how quickly a payment must be posted, and if it is a bank check what the required time is as they may require it to clear before posting. It sounds like they are not very customer oriented.
Posted by Anonymous on 2011-03-10:
My credit union also mails paper checks to my smaller utility companies (water) and also to individuals (gardener). When you make the payment, they tell you on bill pay how long the payment will take to reach the recipient. If you are only allowing 5 days, the utility may receive it and not post it on the fifth day, which is why you keep getting the late fees. It may also have to do with where BOA is mailing them from. I would start scheduling the payments sooner to avoid this aggravation.
Posted by trmn8r on 2011-03-10:
PNC's bill pay, which I do not use, sends a paper check. So, you are at the mercy of the US Mail. Not for me. I do entrust *very* few things, like paying a water bill if I had one, to autopay. The bill is paid right on the due date. The water company isn't going to rip me off and I trust them not to make "arbitrary late fees." I have never heard that term.
All you need to do is adjust the payment date accordingly. Why not initiate payment a week ahead of the due date? The power to conquer this issue is under your control.
Posted by tnchuck100 on 2011-03-10:
Typically those payments that can be done electronically will clear in 2 business days. The ones that must be mailed usually need 5 business days.
Anytime you use your bank bill pay system you should closely monitor how long it takes to clear a payment the first time you use it on a company.
Based on what you learn you know how much lead time you need to allow.
Best way is to send the payment the same day you receive the statement.
Posted by sleepykitties on 2011-03-10:
With BoA's online bill pay you enter in the scheduled due date for the payment, and BoA ensures that they deliver the funds by the due date. So when we schedule the due date 5 days earlier than the actual due date that should be plenty of time. I'm actually not sure if they cut a paper check or send AMS the money electronically - that is certainly something to ask, thanks! :)
Posted by AMS Billing on 2011-07-05:
AMS Billing receives physical checks in the mail from the online bank bill pay systems. So when paying by online bill pay, please take into consideration mail time and holidays. We process our mail daily as soon as it comes in, so it does not sit idle at all. Thank you for your comment and please do not hesitate to contact us if you have future problems. If you do not get satisfaction from the person who answers the phone, ask for the operations manager.
Posted by Same Here on 2011-09-13:
Sleepykitties, I'm having the same issue with AMS - suddenly after years at the same address without any late charges. I have also scheduled payments far in advance, considered holidays, etc. The statement above by Anonymous is exactly what I was told when I spoke to a manager at AMS. The only recent payment I sent that was processed promptly was the one I sent via US mail with a return receipt (not via online payment.) The last payment I made online (last month) was sent from the bank on the 16th -expected to deliver on the 19th- but wasn't posted until the last day of the month. Two full weeks? Really? Perhaps I should pay the bill before I receive it, eh Anonymous?
Posted by PepperElf on 2011-09-13:
if you're getting late fees unjustly you may also want to review your credit report to make sure there are no late marks being submitted for you
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With a growing drift of snow on my thirteenth floor balcony and icicles dangling down from the fourteenth floor, winter isn't relenting anytime soon. It's the kind of bleak white day that makes me want to have a pot of stock simmering away for hours or bake something bright and sunny to warm the house and add a splash of color to my day.
Whether you're caught up in the throes of life, or ensnared in the thick of winter, this Meyer lemon cake will brighten your day and put a smile on your face. Rich and buttery with a vibrant bouquet of citrus and the sweet tang of Meyer lemons, it's moist, balanced and utterly delicious.
Best of all, it's relatively straightforward and employs a few techniques to make it almost foolproof. I started with a basic pound cake batter, which tends to be both tasty and stable. To guarantee that it rises, I use a combination of baking soda and baking powder, which reacts with the acidic lemon juice and yogurt to give it some hefty lifting ability. Because I coat it with both a syrup and a glaze I cut back on the sugar in the batter itself to keep it from getting too sweet.
Then to ensure you don't miss the lemon, I hit it with a triple dose of flavor. First, there's the Meyer lemon juice and zest in the batter. Then I make a simple syrup with Meyer lemon juice and sugar, which gets poured onto the hot cake as it comes out of the oven. This not only allows you to infuse fresh lemon flavor into the cake, it also helps keep the cake moist for nearly a week. Lastly there's the glaze, inspired by the scene outside, which hits the cake with a third dose of tart lemon on top.
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- 195 grams all-purpose flour (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 2.5 grams baking powder (about 1/2 teaspoon)
- 1.25 grams baking soda (about 1/4 teaspoon)
- 1.5 grams salt (about 1/4 teaspoon)
- 113 grams unsalted butter (8 tablespoons) at room temperature
- 150 grams sugar - granulated (about 3/4 cup)
- 6 grams Meyer lemon zest (about 3 lemons) finely grated
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons Meyer lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Syrup
- 50 grams sugar - granulated (about 1/4 cup)
- 1/4 cup Meyer lemon juice
- Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 teaspoons Meyer lemon juice
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 8-inch by 4 1/4-inch loaf pan, or you can line it with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, yogurt, lemon juice and vanilla extract.
- In a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, sugar and lemon zest for 5 minutes on medium speed.
- Add the 1/3 of the flour mixture to the mixer and and mix until combined. Add 1/2 of the yogurt mixture and mix until combined. Add another 1/3 of the flour mixture and mix until combined. Add the rest of the yogurt mixture and mix until combined. Finish by adding the remaining flour and mix until combined.
- Add the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (about 50-55 minutes).
- While the cake bakes, make the Meyer lemon simple syrup by mixing the sugar and lemon juice in a small nonreactive saucepan and heat while stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- When the cake is done, slowly pour or spoon the syrup over the cake while it is still hot. Make sure you let each addition of syrup soak in before adding more. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes and then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, whisk the powdered sugar together with 2 teaspoons of lemon juice until there are no lumps. The glaze should be thin enough to pour, but thick enough that it's not runny. Adjust the viscosity with more powdered sugar or lemon juice. Drizzle this over the cooled cake, allowing it to run down the sides. Let the glaze set before slicing and serving.


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