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The King of Iron Fist Tournament returns to Nintendo and does it with maximum impact, delivering the first-ever Tekken experience in 3D! Tekken 3D: Prime Edition brings along 40 legendary Tekken characters and throws them into the ring for fast-moving head-to-head battles. Slick graphics are worthy of the franchise's mighty legacy, with your favorite warriors moving smoothly and finishing with trademark Tekken force. Swap player cards using Street Pass, and reward your victory with a bonus: the complete Tekken Blood Vengeance 3D movie, where your favorite Tekken characters star in a CGI action saga.
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GamesRadar Review (5.0 out of 10)
Tekken 3D Prime Edition review
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Fighting games finally overcame the limitations of portable hardware on the PSP, and Tekken helped lead the charge. With a pair of stellar iterations, the series established itself as the preeminent genre le...more
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Average Member Rating: 7.2 out of 10
Very Lame. (1 out of 10)
posted by donomanx (LAWRENCE, MA) on Aug 14, 2012
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Member since Aug 2012
1 out of 1 gamers (100%) found this review helpful
I'm not the biggest Tekken fan but even so this game is a lame let down. There's no arcade mode or story mode. No endings. There's a lame street pass thing for swapping trading cards (wow)..
The online didn't seem too bad, not as good as Street Fighter 4 3d edition.
I got bored with this fast ...more
Specs & Requirements
Online Features Online Multiplayer, Ranked Match
Modes Full Mission Single-Player, Practice, Exhibition, Wi-Fi Versus, Wi-Fi Multiplayer
Wireless StreetPass, 3DS Local Play (1-2)
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- The light meter is different from the exposure setting.
- Keeping your light meter at "0" doesn't necessarily mean it's the perfect setting. Just don't stray too far from the "0". Adjust to your liking.
- Positive numbers on your exposure setting will make your photos brighter.
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- Small numbers (like f/1.4) have larger openings, which let in more light.
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Shutter Speed
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- Using longer exposure (slow shutter speed) will let in more light.
- Using shorter exposure (fast shutter speed) will let in less light.
- ISO is the sensitivity of your camera to light
- Lower numbers are less sensitive to light, which give smoother photos.
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I'm not really sure if the Sharky Tea Infuser is a real product or just conceptual, but you have to admit: it's a great idea. Or, it would be if it looked like a human body with a bite out of it instead of a shark fin. Oh, and your tea was always blood red. Yep, yep, yep, great idea.
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Damn yeah two food related posts in a row. HUNGER CAN'T HOLD ME DOWN! Know what I'm sayin'? Jesus, I hope somebody does. Just one person even. I'm so tired of feeling alone. Anyway, a $39 terrorist teapot: the queen would not approve. Think teapots are outdated and belon... / Continue →
Because the world is progressing in a downward, Twittering spiral (*swish!*) designers Ben Perman and Murat Multu came up with the Tweetle, a tea kettle that f***ing tweets. Wow, can you say impractical? Now a Twittering microwave, THAT would be something. Other than informi... / Continue →
Conceptualized by Dzmitry Samal, these new Coca-Cola cans would be manufactured using impact extrusion and not roll off the counter should one fall over. But I've got news for you: if you knock a Coke can over you've got bigger problems than whether it's rolling. Namely, you'... / Continue →


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Jan 14, 2013 | Posted by: roboblogger | Full story: Sporting News
Danica Patrick filed for divorce on Jan 3. in the Superior Court of Arizona, citing an "irretrievably broken" marriage with her husband, Paul Hospenthal.
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Judged: 1 1 1 You are so full of $hit. |
Judged: 3 3 3 He was banned from his job for messing with his patients. Did you not know about his mess?? Danica should have dumped his sorry butt then. |
Judged: 1 1 1 Ididn't know that. AGREED she should have left his cheating azz if he were doing such acts long ago. Ithink her, Ricky will make a cute couple...but cant see it destorying NASCAR as some have said. lmo |
Judged: 4 4 4 http://www.ptboard.az.gov/PDF/2381-05-18-1.PD... jrw - she's barely a woman - no breasts and no butt. Her molester hubbie liked her because she looked prepubescent. This says nothing good about Stenhouse. |
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Judged: 4 4 4 Respondent here is Hospenthal - dwarfica's ex On or about December 16,2005, the Board opened Complaint Number 05-18 against Respondent after receiving an email on May 3,2005 from A.K., a former patient of his, alleging that while she was his patient, she and Respondent engaged in a consensual sexual relationship over a period of several months, from February 2000, until May 2000, while she was sixteen (16) years old. A.K. also alleged that this sexual relationship continued sporadically over the next four years, during which time, A.K. received periodic physical therapy services from Respondent. |
Judged: 4 4 4 The conduct and circumstances described in the Findings of Fact, paragraphs 3 through 6, constitute a violation of A.R.S. 5 32-2044 (lo), "engaging in sexual misconduct. For the purposes of this paragraph,'sexual misconduct' includes (a) engaging in or soliciting sexual relationships, whether consensual or nonconsensual, while a provider-patient relationship exists." AND a 16 year old patient |
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Judged: 4 4 4 As we all see, no admission of being WRONG!! Just the typical whining cowardly response from realDUMB. The conduct and circumstances described in the Findings of Fact, paragraphs 3 through 6, constitute a violation of A.R.S. 5 32-2044(12), "failing to adhere to the recognize, standards of ethics of the physical therapy profession," specifically, Code of Ethics Principle 1: physical therapists respect the rights and dignity of all individuals; and Guide for Professional Conduct 1.3: Patient Relations: physical therapists shall not engage in any sexual relationship or activity, whether consensual or nonconsensual, with any patient while a physical therapidpatient relationship exists." |
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Popular high school teacher Will Gerard (NICOLAS CAGE) lives a life of content domesticity with his beautiful musician wife Laura (JANUARY JONES). Until one night's horrific events, turns their world upside down. After Laura is violently attacked and left traumatised in hospital, Will is approached by a well-dressed stranger(GUY PEARCE) offering to dispense immediate justice to the attacker and save the couple from an emotionally traumatic trial. Distraught, Will accepts the proposal but soon learns justice comes at a price. A visceral action thriller with unexpected twists, JUSTICE questions the lengths a man will go to seek his vengeance.
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December 15, 2003
Saddam Hussein Captured
On the weekend of the Winter Meetings, who would have thought that my first paragraph would not have been about baseball? Well, it's not going to be. I have to at least mention the capture of Saddam Hussein. Congratulations to President Bush and all the men and women in the armed forces who represent this country so well!
Well, I think we all assumed more would happen over the weekend in terms of both trades and signings. But really, there weren't as many deals (yet) as I would have thought. By the time you read this, there could be a number more.
I think we all assumed the Twins would be more active. Well, Terry Ryan may be active, but it isn't resulting in anything yet. Jacque Jones is still a Twin. They don't have a #4 starter. Their middle infield looks the same. They don't have a closer. We don't have our veteran catcher who will be able to tutor Joe Mauer (although there are a lot of rumors saying the team could acquire Eddie Perez, which would, in my mind, be an excellent pick up!).
And I'm almost disappointed in the inactivity. I've enjoyed watching Mr. Ryan tinker with the team, even if it means fan favorites and players I like watching play are moved. I was hoping for much to happen over the weekend. But, in the long run, I'm glad nothing has happened yet. I would not want Terry Ryan to make a move simply for the sake of making a move. Jacque Jones is a talent. Unless the Twins get something they really need, I am ok with them keeping him. I want them to get a pitcher of the likes of Jake Peavy, a young pitcher who would be with the team for a number of years. There was talk of trading Jones to the Diamondbacks for closer Matt Mantei. The D-Backs would even pay at least half of the $7 million owed to Mantei. But I really don't like that deal because Mantei would be gone after the 2004 season.
Mr. Ryan has a difficult job, and what makes it more difficult is the fact that everything he does needs to be mentioned along with the fact that he is only doing what owner Carl Pohlad is instructing. He has to build a team under the $56 million salary cap that Pohlad insists upon. So, when Terry Ryan is making moves, please don't blame him! Everything he is doing is to build the best team possible with what he has to work with.
There are plenty of rumors out there there. The Twins have mentioned that they are putting Cristian Guzman (and his contract) on the trading block. I can't imagine anyone would want him. But it is a contract year for him, so maybe he'll have a good year to play for the money! Also, there are reports that Pittsburgh is showing much interest in Doug Mientkiewicz. I still don't see the Twins trading Doug, but if they get blown away by an offer, you never know. The Twins are also supposedly trying to make moves so they could sign Arthur Rhodes and Jeff Suppan. I would applaud the team signing Rhodes. But I am no Jeff Suppan fan. I don't see him as worth whatever money he might cost!
But there were quite a few deals that occurred over the weekend. Here's a quick look:
OK, I lied, Terry Ryan did make one deal last night. He traded OF Dustan Mohr to the San Francisco Giants. At this time, we don't know who the team received in return, although Lavelle Neal speculates that it could be the backup catcher the club is looking for. (Please be Yorvit Torrealba! Please be Yorvit Torrealba!) If that is the case, great trade for the Twins!
The team is set in the outfield, and it's good to see that Mohr is the first to go. In my mind, after Jacque Jones is traded, the Twins will be fine with Michael Cuddyer, Lew Ford and Mike Ryan in the RF/4th and 5th outfielder spots.
I have been rough on Dustan Mohr on this site. I don't know if he reads this site, or if any friends of his do. I do have to say this. There aren't a lot of players who work harder than Dustan Mohr. You could visually see that he was giving 100% at all times. How frequently did we see him sliding and diving in foul ground to catch balls? How often did he come up with a big home run. He hustled down the line at all times and took extra bases when he could! To be even more fair, I think that a lot of his strikeouts last year came from just trying too hard. Dustan Mohr worked hard to make the Twins team, and when he played, he contributed a lot to the two AL Central Division Championships.
I certainly wish him well in San Francisco. I would think he should be given a shot at the RF job vacated by Jose Cruz, Jr, or at least a spot as a 4th outfielder.
Miguel Tejada off to the Birds
The Orioles filled the first piece to their puzzle yesterday by signing shortstop Miguel Tejada to a 6 year, $72 million contract. I have to admit, I don't think that Tejada had been offered nearly that much by other teams. I mean, the Mariners offered him a 4 year, $32 million deal, but that was really it. So for the Orioles to open up their pockets like this must have made Tejada jump at the chance to sign. He will do well for them though. He'll hit in the middle of the lineup and produce. He will play a very solid defense. And he seems to be a good team leader and really enjoy playing.
The A's will, of course, get a first round pick from the Orioles as well as a sandwich pick for Tejada.
Last evening, I got an e-mail from Lee Sinnis that said:
The Orioles are about to announce the signings of free agents C Ivan
Rodriguez and RF Vladimir Guerrero.Jayson Stark discusses that scenario today too.
If these events happen, well, what a weekend for the Orioles and their fans. They have added three bats to the middle of their lineup. A huge upgrade. More power, more experience. But that is a lot of money, isn't it? I mean, I would assume that Guerrero will cost at least $90 million, if not more. Pudge Rodriguez would probably get two or three years at about $10 million per season. That's a lot of money.
But let's be honest. They need to compete with the Yankees and the Red Sox. To compete with them for a playoff spot, they have to spend money. They have to make moves like this. So, right now, their pitching staff is the question mark. But if these three sign, I think the O's become a place where pitchers may be willing to sign. I wouldn't be surprised if someone like Sidney Ponson would re-sign with them.
So, do these three stars make the Orioles better. Absolutely! By far! But will it get them to the playoffs? Absolutely not! Or at least, not yet. But if they can add a couple of pitchers, they may challenge later into the season.
We've only been waiting for Foulke's decision for a couple of weeks. Originally believed to have been offered a 3 year, $21 million deal, apparently all it took was a little more money. The deal turns out to be a 3 year, $24 million deal for Foulke. So, he leaves the A's to become the closer for the Red Sox. My how things have changed for Foulke in the past two years. He went from being the White Sox closer, to being demoted to middle relief. After the season, he was sent with others to the A's for Billy Koch. Foulke had a very good year in Oakland, and it earned him a LOT of money. Free agency is fun, huh?! Another first-round pick for the A's, this time from the Red Sox, along with another sandwich pick.
JD Drew and Eli Marrero to Braves for Jason Marquis, Ray King and Adam Wainwright
Friday, there was a rumor that the Cardinals were going to send Drew to the Braves for Jason Marquis, but they also wanted left-hander Ray King. I guess the Cards threw in C/OF Eli Marrero, and that got them Ray King as well as big-time pitching prospect Adam Wainright!
What a great deal for the Braves (assuming Drew can ever put together a full, injury-free season)! Drew will step into RF, replacing Gary Sheffield. He won't hit as well as Sheff, but he can be very solid and play good defense. Getting Marrero is key to the deal as well as the Braves attempt to replace Javy Lopez. The Cardinals don't do bad though either. To me, Jason Marquis is not a prospect any more. However, he can be a decent 4th or 5th starter for them, lending some stability to the back end of their rotation. Ray King is a solid left-handed reliever.
Wainwright is the key to the deal for the Cardinals though. Although he struggled at AA this season, he is still thought of very highly in baseball circles. The interesting thing with Wainwright is that he started last season at 6-6. By the end of the year, he was 6-8, or even 6-9. Some believe that the continued growth may have affected his pitching mechanics. That is scary to some, but once his mechanics get caught back up to his body, he could still be a potential big-time major league pitcher.
So if I were to grade the trade, I would say that for now, the Braves win big time, assuming healthy from Drew (which isn't a sure-thing at all). But if Wainwright pans out the way he could, the Cards could get the better of this deal long-term.
Juan Encarnacion to the Dodgers for PTBNL
Juan Encarnacion is a pretty good major league player. However, with the emergence of Miguel Cabrera and the re-signing of Mike Lowell, Encarnacion was likely to be non-tendered next week by the Florida Marlins. The Dodger are in serious need some some offense. It is still possible that they will non-tender him, but they have a week or so to make that determination. If he fits into their plans as a viable outfield option, he will be kept. My assumption is that then the Player to be Names Later would be a better prospect.
And now, it's official! Torii Hunter is the best defensive centerfielder in the American League. Mike Cameron signed a 3 year deal worth about $21 million. And Tom Glavine rejoiced! The Mets defense has been bad. Their two big offseason deals have improved that. First, they signed Japanese "rookie" Kazuo Matsui, who is touted as a solid defensive shortstop. And we all know that Cameron is as good as Torii Hunter defensively and right in the same neighborhood as the Braves Andruw Jones. Offensively, I wouldn't expect a lot from Cameron. He has had a couple of decent seasons in his career, but is not a great hitter. And Shea Stadium is not a great hitter's ball park. But I do think that it is a good move for the Mets.
3 Way Trade: Colorado, Tampa Bay and Toronto Execute Deal
Sunday morning, these three teams traded pitchers in an effort to bolster their pitching staffs by adding bit pieces to their teams. Toronto receives reliever Justin Speier (yes, son of former Twin Chris Speier) from Colorado. He will be a solid performer out of the Jays bullpen. Colorado receives lefty Joe Kennedy from Tampa Bay. Kennedy has shown a lot of glimpses of potential. However, playing in Tampa Bay means that it rarely transferred into wins. Former NBA power forward, Mark Hendrickson, went from the Blue Jays to the Devil Rays. He spent most of the season in the Jays pitching rotation, but with some additions to the Blue Jays rotation (Miguel Batista), Hendrickson became expendable. He should help the Rays rotation, maybe simply from a change of scenery.
In another move by Tampa, they acquired 3B Geoff Blum from the Houston Astros. This really is a good move for both teams. First, Blum will probably make about $2 million next year. If the Astros want to sign Roger Clemens, they need to make some salary moves. For some reason, Blum continued to get playing time in Houston even though Morgan Ensberg was having an incredible season. The move ensures full-time status for Ensberg in Houston. 3B is a question mark area for the Rays. They have Jared Sandberg, but he has not developed as hoped. Maybe they can work a platoon situation between them there. Houston receives reliever Brandon Backe who they hope will be able to make the team and fit into the bullpen.
JOSE CRUZ/REY SANCHEZ Sign with D-RAYS
It was a busy day for the Devil Rays! Along with acquiring Mark Hendrickson and Geoff Blum in separate deals, they also signed a couple of veteran free agents. SS/2B Rey Sanchez was signed to a one-year deal. That makes sense as BJ Upton could be ready to take over the shortstop position for the Rays. Julio Lugo will probably play SS with Sanchez at 2B. That's not a big signing at all. Getting Jose Cruz signed to a two-year, $6 million deal though makes a lot of sense. He will fit into the Rays lineup very well. He will take over in RF, with Aubrey Huff probably becoming their DH. He still has that potential to hit 25 or more home runs. Somehow, he won a Gold Glove last season. That could prove to be a great signing!
And I think that pretty much leaves the Rays team complete for the 2004 season, at least the lineup. C- Toby Hall, 1B- Tino Martinez, 2B- Rey Sanchez/Marlon Anderson, SS- Julio Lugo, 3B- Geoff Blum/Jared Sandberg, LF- Carl Crawford, CF- Rocco Baldelli, RF- Jose Cruz, DH- Aubrey Huff. That's a pretty solid lineup. Now they just need some pitching! And, let's not forget which division the Rays play in. It will still probably be a long season for them!
The Detroit Tigers spent some more money in their attempt to be a real major league team. Yesterday, they signed outfielder Rondell White to a two-year, $6 million deal. Last year, he started in spring training with the Yankees, but was traded to the Padres. He was given a chance to play every day and represented the team at the All-Star game. Before the traded deadline, he was dealt to the Kansas City Royals. He will get plenty of playing time in Detroit, so it is a good deal for both teams… as long as White stays healthy!
Speaking of the Royals, they signed former White Sox utility infielder Tony Graffanino to a two-year contract. This is pretty much a 'who-cares' move. Essentially, Graffanino will continue to be a utility player, although he could battle Desi Relaford for playing time at 2B. It was a cheap signing, so it can't be a bad signing for the Royals. When given the opportunity to play, Graffanino did well for the Sox. I think the Royals are stilling showing that they will attempt to compete for the AL Central title.
Center Michael Olowokandi had surgery on his right knee and is expected to be out for eight weeks. Mark Madsen is unable to play because of severe back spasms. Kevin Garnett is needing to play far too many minutes at the center position. Over the weekend, the Minnesota Timberwolves signed a big man; a real big man! Former first-round pick out of Arkansas, Oliver Miller signed with the Wolves.
He will be playing for the Wolves tonight when they play in Boston against the Celtics. He is down to 334 pounds (from the 375(?) pounds he had been at), using a low-carb diet. He had been playing for the Dakota Wizards of the CBA. You may have seen him at times playing on TV for the Harlem Globetrotters.
Will this be a big acquisition for the Wolves? I don't know. The assumption would be that it wouldn't. However, if he can run the court, play some defense and grab some rebounds, it's a great pick up. With Olowokandi out for so long and Ervin Johnson as the only real center option, Miller is probably the best option. He'll be fine. KG, Spree and Cassell will lead the way.
What do you think of the Wolves' move to pick up the Big O? Any thoughts on the Wolves? E-mail me.
Vikings Lose, Tied With Packers
Going into yesterday's game, the Vikings really needed to win against the Bears. Next week, they host the offensive machine that is Priest Holmes, Trent Green and the Kansas City Chiefs. I certainly don't expect a win. And, we can assume that the Vikings should win their final game against Arizona, or we would like to assume. Had the Vikings won two of their final three games, they would have won the division and been in the playoffs because they had all tie-breakers over the Packers.
But, apparently they didn't want to do that. I didn't understand that game plan of the Vikings. Clearly it was to run-run-run, which is great. But at some point, you run to set up the pass, right? And I don't think the Vikings ever did that. Onterrio Smith was incredible! 148 yards on 27 carries.
But that bears another question. When Moe Williams and Michael Bennett were starting, they never came anywhere near 27 carries in a game. Now, I understand that Bennett was inactive, but why did they give so many carries to a rookie in such a big game? Why didn't Moe Williams get more carries? Why didn't they pass more? I think that this loss can be very much attributed to the play calling of Offensive Coordinator Scott Linehan.
The reasons, well, because the team did execute the plays that were called. They ran well and Culpepper performed very well. Randy Moss was great when he got opportunities So, something must have been wrong.
But, it is most frustrating because, even with all of this, the Vikings had a chance to win the game at the end. And the right play was called. And it was a good pass by Culpepper. And Randy Moss did all he could do to catch it. But, Charles Tillman made an absolutely amazing interception, taking the ball away from Randy Moss. There was really nothing that Moss could do.
The big picture though; the Vikings are now tied with the Green Bay Packers, but really they aren't. The Packers now have the tie breakers. In other words, the Vikings need to win both remaining games and hope that the Packers lose once. If the Vikings lose once, then the Packers need to lose twice. The odds can not be good! However, due to the poor play recently by the Seattle Seahawks and other teams, the Vikings still have a shot at a Wild Card spot, and probably a first-round date with the Packers!
But hey, I'm going to the game on Saturday against the Chiefs. Hopefully I'll see a Vikings win. If not, well, I just hope I see a high scoring game!
Any thoughts on the Vikings? E-mail me.
Well, apparently this week, the games were a little easier to pick. We are going to have a four-way tie for the weekly winner this week. Through last night's games, 8 of the 9 panelists correctly picked 13 of the 15 games played. Of those 8 teams, four picked the Dolphins to win tonight, four picked the Eagles to win tonight. We'll have to see who wins. But here are our results and up-to-date standings:
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Name |
Website |
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Aaron Gleeman |
Aaron's BB Blog |
13 |
2 |
86.7% |
152 |
71 |
68.2% |
Ben Jacobs |
Universal BB Blog |
13 |
2 |
86.7% |
151 |
72 |
67.7% |
Mike Brasel |
FFB Guru |
13 |
2 |
86.7% |
145 |
78 |
65.0% |
Anthony Fox |
The Bad Twin |
13 |
2 |
86.7% |
144 |
79 |
64.6% |
Seth Stohs |
SethSpeaks |
13 |
2 |
86.7% |
142 |
80 |
64.0% |
Vic Quick |
KDUH Sports |
13 |
2 |
86.7% |
142 |
80 |
64.0% |
Michael Labuda |
ChiSox Daily |
13 |
2 |
86.7% |
140 |
82 |
63.1% |
Missy Olson |
Seth Speaks |
13 |
2 |
86.7% |
132 |
90 |
59.5% |
David Lee |
Braves Buzz |
11 |
4 |
73.3% |
128 |
95 |
57.4% |
115 |
20 |
85.2% |
1276 |
727 |
63.7% |
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Oklahoma QB Jason White won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night. I wanted Minnesota native Larry Fitzgerald, the WR at Pittsburgh, to win, but if you look at White's numbers, they're hard to deny!
St. John's defeated RPI 38-10 to advance to next week's Division III title game. The win gives them the opportunity to play against Mount Union, the traditional Division III powerhouse who beat Bridgewater 66-0! Good luck!
In the Division II championship game on Saturday, the University of North Dakota was defeated by Grand Valley State in a low-scoring, 10-3 game.
So Sandra is the winner. And I'm happy! We all know that Johnny Fairplay probably wasn't winning because he blatantly lied and deceived. We assumed the Lil wouldn't win because she put on the act of being nice and forthright, while doing many of the same deceitful things as everyone else was. Sandra deserved the money. I'm glad she won.
I always enjoy the reunion shows. The funniest part may have been the interview with John's Living Grandma. The segment on Rupert was pretty good too.
Now, I can't wait for the next Survivor, which will be an All-Star version of the show. It will have 16 former castaways all competing. That should be fun to see!
Well, that is it for today. The Rule V draft will be held today, so tomorrow, we will probably discuss how the Twins were affected by it, whether they chose to draft someone, or if they lose any players. I hope that they are able to draft 2B Jake Gautreau from the San Diego Padres!
But there were a number of moves. If you have any questions or comments on anything you've read, please feel free to e-mail me.
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April 7, 2004
Statement of the American Petroleum Institute
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The U.S. SenateCommittee on the JudiciarySubcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights
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Mr. Chairman and members of the Committee, I am John Felmy, Chief Economist and Director of Policy Analysis and Statistics of the American Petroleum Institute (API). API is a national trade association representing more than 400 companies engaged in all sectors of the U.S. oil and natural gas industry. API is pleased to have the opportunity to present a statement on gasoline and natural gas - and urge Congress to enact national energy policy legislation.The recent spikes in gasoline prices are primarily due to fundamentals in the supply and demand for crude oil. Demand for crude oil has risen due to a cold winter and strengthening economies. Unrest in key supplying countries such as Venezuela and Nigeria and lower Iraqi production have kept world supplies tight. OPEC continues to operate under production quotas and has recently confirmed its intent to cut production by a million barrels per day to 23.5 million barrels a day, potentially worsening the current situation. However, there is no guarantee member nations will reduce output sufficient to comply. The United States continues to import more than 60 per cent of the crude oil and petroleum products used each day to provide Americans the products they need. While 20 percent of current imports are from the Middle East, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects that figure to climb substantially, as the gap between U.S. oil production and consumption widens. In addition to higher crude prices, several other factors have affected gasoline prices. We have experienced refinery problems, a Mississippi River accident that shutdown traffic for several days, the difficulty of switching from winter to summer fuel in California, the introduction of new low-sulfur gasoline (Tier II), the bans of MTBE in gasoline in New York, Connecticut and California and sharply higher demand. I have attached two papers that elaborate on these points. As a consequence of all these factors, gasoline prices have reached a record level - unadjusted for inflation - of over $1.76 per gallon. When adjusted for inflation, the real price of gasoline has fallen over 40 percent from a peak of $2.77 in 1981. The real cost of crude oil and manufacturing, delivering and marketing gasoline has fallen over the past twenty years while the real cost of federal and state taxes has risen.Demand for gasoline continues to be strong, as our economy grows. Gasoline production is running at record levels this year. However, inventories are low, because of strong demand and lower imports. Imports play a very important role, even though 90 per cent of the gasoline we use is refined in this country. High tanker freight rates, low European inventories, and increasingly more restrictive U.S. fuel specifications have contributed to the curtailing of gasoline imports.What, then, can be done about the situation?Some want to suspend filling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) and releasing the 150,000 barrels a day currently going into the reserve onto the marketplace. That would have a negligible effect on supply, because the amount made available is the equivalent of only about two-tenths of one percent of world supply. The SPR was established as a backup in the event of a real emergency supply shortfall, not as a non-market mechanism aimed at influencing prices. Turning to the reserve when prices go up sends precisely the wrong message to the marketplace at exactly the wrong time. Unintended consequences may include foreign nations curtailing production.Let me also briefly discuss the situation in natural gas markets. Like gasoline, natural gas has increased substantially in price over the past two years. We have seen three price spikes in three years and prices remain high due to high demand and low supply growth. Weather and economic growth and continued increases in demand for gas by electricity generators have kept prices over $5.00 per million Btus. The industry has responded to the higher prices by operating more drilling rigs searching for natural gas. We have also continued our efforts to obtain access to lands that are currently off limits to exploration for natural gas.API has argued for several years that we need a national energy policy that increases supplies, streamlines regulation, fosters energy efficiency and growth in renewables and allows for increased infrastructure to get supplies to consumers. The Senate was only two votes short of passing an energy bill that contains provisions that would have helped consumers. A comprehensive energy bill needs to be passed and sent to the President for his signature. Failure to pass meaningful energy legislation will increase the risk that we will stay on the energy price treadmill.


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PPACA's Impact on Quality of Care Isn't Getting Its Due
Like most of you, I've been reading everything I can to understand the varying views on the Supreme Court justices' decision to uphold the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Yes, I have no life.
But what I haven't seen much about—dare I say anything—is that in upholding most of the law, the court validates its many pages that improve and streamline provider quality and safety of care. Even if the individual mandate had been tossed aside, there are more than 40 sections of the law that critically affect how we measure and pay for, and improve, quality of care.
By that I mean the healthcare that improves outcomes without harming patients in the process.
Quibble with the metrics or don't; they're pretty darn important. For it wouldn't matter much if we expanded access and made healthcare cheaper if the care that was provided was deficient, needless, inappropriate, or even harmful.
It is, after all, called the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Comments are moderated. Please be patient.
Todd (7/19/2012 at 9:19 AM)
The legislation surrounding improving quality is a nonstarter. Hospitals will simply further cost-shift to employers to pay for their penalties associated with readmission and other expenses. Competition with other hospitals, especially international facilities to attract patients will improve care long-term, not some absurd government mandate. Government never does anything well.
Alton Brantley (7/13/2012 at 3:09 PM)
As Mark points out, the Supreme Court was asked to determine 2 things: First, could Congress impose the individual mandate, and second, could HHS withhold Medicaid funding if states do not participate in PPACA. Their ruling was solely on these two questions of law, not on any issue of healthcare. For the first issue, SCOTUS ruled that the mandate is a tax (filed by tax return, leveed against taxable income and approved deductions, and collected by IRS). Second, Congress has by the Constitution the right to levy taxes. But they denied that it fell under the Commerce clause. So the health insurance tax stands. For the second issue, SCOTUS ruled that failure to participate in the Medicaid expansion could not be penalized by withdrawal of current Medicaid support. (States rights vs Federal enumerated powers).
MkWs (7/13/2012 at 12:29 PM)
Hi Cheryl, These are things to hide because the public doesn't want to take the time to understand anything that doesn't fit in two paragraphs, political careers are no longer made on success but opposition, only policy wonks and clinical and research people understand the ins and outs of the topic of quality and how woefully inadequate it is, and finally because anyone who suggests our tech-driven, high-touch, expensive, and well-salaried system is already anything but the world's best and is in need of improvement suddenly finds themselves in a room full of deaf ears. How about that for a few reasons? Wish it weren't so but I believe that aptly describes the environment for today's discussions on PPACA and the state of US health care today. Thank you for writing the article and bringing attention to a question that has been on my mind as well since mid-2009. Mark Wesson
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Do It Yourself, or DIY, wedding projects allow you to create your own personalized favors and touches that can be applied in any way you can imagine on your special day, for a shower, a party or whenever. All you need are some basic items and a little creativity.
These adorable Do It Yourself Holiday Banners can be used for any occasion. The two that we designed for this post are holiday themed, but they can be made as birthday banners, any holiday banners or even as an adorable addition to a wedding (behind a dessert bar, etc.). We had so much fun creating these banners for Wedding Chicks. See more clever do-it-yourself wedding projects here.
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This is a close up of the supplies (especially the "red tape", ribbon + crepe paper). This next step (which is easily explained as opposed to shown) requires the cutting of many triangles to create the banner. You will need to make a template (out of one of the pieces of chipboard) – whatever sized triangle you would like (depending on how large you would like the banner to be, and how large your letters are). Once you have made your template, you will need to use it to trace 2 sets of triangles (one patterned cardstock, one plain cardstock) for each letter – as well as one chipboard triangle for the middle. You will need to make a triple stack of the triangles (patterned stock, chipboard, plain stock) for each letter in the banner (with a "plain" triangle in between words). For example: our "Make it Merry" banner had 13 total triangles (one for each letter in MAKE = 4; one "blank" one; one for each letter in IT = 2; one "blank" one; one for each letter in MERRY = 5, for a total of 13 {triple stacked} triangles). Adhere the *plain* stock to one side of the chipboard. Wait to adhere the patterned stock until after the next step.
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Using the red tape, make lines down the 2 long edges of the triangle (the plain chipboard side), as close to the edge of the triangle as possible. Take the roll of crepe paper, and "ruffle" it as you stick it down on to the red tape. *Be aware – the red tape is VERY sticky! Once the crepe paper is on the red tape, it is on for good!* There isn't a "rule" to the ruffling; use your fingers to crumple and ruffle it…make it even or uneven, wide or skinny ruffles…any way you like it.
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Adhere one letter to each triangle to spell out desired text for the banner.
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Pull the top half of the ribbon over the tops of each triangle, pressing down and securing the banner inside the ribbon. Cut small strips (approx. 3 inches) of ribbon (either the same ribbon as the main ribbon used for the banner, or choose another coordinating ribbon for this part) and tie knots (or bows) in between each triangle (and on either side of the entire banner – the ends). We used the same ribbon for the "Make it Merry" banner, and different ribbons for the "Oh Joy" banner. If you wish, add embellishments (crystals, etc.) – shown on the "Oh Joy" banner.
Thank you so much to Posh Paperie for sending us this awesome DIY and we want to throw a special shout out to the amazing Jackie Wonders for taking these lovely photos. If you want Posh Paperie to custom-make a banner for your event, contact them for more information.


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Apr 27, 2009 — Lawmakers here in the North Country could provide swing votes that make or break New York's same-sex marriage bill. North Country Public Radio spent the last week talking in depth with every member of our region's Albany delegation. A growing number of the region's politicians, Republicans as well as Democrats, see gay marriage as a civil right. But as Brian Mann reports, opposition from three key state Senators could doom the measure.


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Tuesday, April 03, 2012
Apple Does All the Heavy Lifting?
Per the article, in the 2011 Q4 earnings for the index were up 13% but excluding Apple they were only up 10%. Another nugget; S&P earnings had an average beat of expectations of 1.8% but without Apple there was an average miss of 1.4% of estimates.
This sort of thing represents a narrowing of market leadership which has happened plenty of times in past market cycles and typically occurs later in the cycle meaning this is an indication of a decline of some sort coming soon (maybe a bear market?). Of course there are always things to indicate the market is going lower just as there are always things to indicate the market is going higher. For people who make active decisions the task becomes weighing between the two and also deciding which things to give more credence to.
Narrowing leadership is one that I think is important but I do not think by itself implies imminent decline. My base case for 2012 was a very large, fast rally that would then mostly retreat leaving us with a small gain (hopefully) for the year. So far this base case is not wrong and the narrow leadership issue aside lays out a cyclical argument for 2013 being a down year; four years with out a down year for the S&P followed by a down year in 2013 (2012 was a push?). There is enough precedent for this for me to find it compelling, I realize not everyone does.
Now adding in the narrow leadership which can take months to matter and I think my scenario of a peak sometime in the middle of the year followed by a decline that starts thereafter and carries over into 2013 such that next year finishes in the red seems to have a high probability compared to many other outcomes. Again this conclusion is based on my weighing of various things which lead me to the 2012 scenario which for now is still alive.
In terms of portfolio implications, if you apply this type of process to your portfolio then you probably want to stick with it until it starts to prove wrong. My thesis is not wrong...yet.
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- Anonymous said...
Some reflections on yesterdays number of responses. A few weeks back you were commenting on the assessment of the statistics on comments on your blog. You felt these were tied to market sentiment. I believe what I saw yesterday indicates that the desire to post a comment is driven by gut emotional response to the column commentary, not the market. Given your chosen vision for the blog, postings are secondary to sharing your thoughts on retirement, firefighting, sports, and investing process. That's what makes your blog worth a read every day. You hit a hot button, not to draw readership, but to share a retirement success story. It's really interesting to read the level of discontent that now exists by the majority of the posters for people who understood the rules, played the game for twenty years, and are now reaping the rewards.
- Roger Nusbaum said...
wow, that is pretty insightful (not a sarcastic comment), I hadn't thought about the level.
Makes me feel guilty for probably not having a post for tomorrow.
Thank you, - 6:54 PM
- RW said...
Apple is a phenom -- and it still rankles my sorry old butt that I had an opportunity to buy 100K-shares at $12 and decided 5K shs was enough (given the uncertainties don't ya know!) ...but never mind all that.
I've posted on some of this elsewhere but I mainly conceptualize markets as naturally seeking equilibrium while periodically being shocked into chaotic behavior w/ a change of state to another equilibrium (with a different mean and variance).
While in equilibrium the regular tools, most of which assume a normal probability distribution, work fine but neither the transition nor the new state can be predicted in advance so we ultimately do what we would do anyway, diversify and hedge.
If the truth is that most markets cannot be described by a Gaussian/normal distribution then we are left with precious few alternatives: If we treat market returns (and risk) as Nassim Taleb (& Mandelbrot) do -- basically as power distributions that have no definable mean or variance -- the best tactic basically boils down to putting 90-95% of your portfolio in (relatively) riskless Treasuries and swinging for the fences with the remainder.
Or we just do our best to thread the needle: It's a tough universe ...until the next secular bull starts in which case "buy and hold" will appear optimal and we will forget all these conversations ...until the next time.
Tough biz living the life out there and that is the truth but what I still know remains true I think: For the vast majority of investors out there, it is better to lose an opportunity than to lose money. - 6:56 PM
- Anonymous said...
It was an ok story, but Roger should have pointed out that the strategy of using a public pension followed by public employment as a spring board to the easy life is in the long run is something society cannot afford.
It is great to have a plan and execute, but don't count on feeding at the public trough as a retirement model going forward. The plan might backfire. Just because it worked in the past doesn't mean it will work again is all I'm saying. - 8:07 AM
- Anonymous said...
The "society can't afford it" stuff gets me.Do we know anything about this retiree's community? What if they are well managed and can afford to make pension obligations and pay them? How do we extrapolate from the situation as described by Roger to broad strictures on what "society" can afford? Over-commitment to pension benefits sometimes gets communities in financial hardship, therefore earning and taking a pension is a bad decision? I don't think so.
- Anonymous said...
I have a neighbor who works for the Los Angeles City Fire Dept. When he works an overtime shift, which is quite often, he is paid $1100.00/day. In addition, he only works 10-11 regular days per month. Admittedly, they are 24 hours; however, based on calls for service, on many work nights he sleeps all 8 hours. On his days off we works as a plumber and laughs about going to his "regular job" (i.e. the Fire Dept.) to "rest up" from his plumbing jobs. As an added insult, he can retire at age 50 at 90% of his salary and full medical benefits for he and wife.


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Running a Bar For Dummies
Running a bar isn't for the faint of heart. Besides the daily needs of running a bar — what tools and condiments to keep behind the bar, what to put on the tables and on the menu, and how to keep your employees well-supplied — you also have to deal with the rigors of management — like keeping your employees honest, staying on the right side of your state alcohol control board, and dealing with patrons who've had a few too many. The following information can get you pointed in the right direction.
Questions to Ask the Alcohol Control Board before Shopping for a Bar
If you're interesting in running a bar, you're going to have to get to know your local alcohol control board so you know what you can and can't do when it comes to serving alcoholic beverages. Ask your state alcohol control board representative these important questions while shopping for your bar or bar location:
What kind of liquor license do I need? What's the fee? How often do I renew it?
Where do I display the liquor license in my bar?
How many licenses are issued in the town?
What are the grounds for license revocation?
What are the restrictions on my hours of operations?
Can I serve food? Do I have to serve food?
Do I need another license for food? What's the fee?
Do I need another license for music? What's the fee?
What are the smoking laws I must abide by?
Can I open on Sundays? What time?
Menu Categories for Bar Food
If you want to run a successful bar, you must create the right menu to complement the beverages. Even if you already have your menu planned, consider the food categories in the following list. After your bar opens, you can keep an eye on what your patrons expect and think about adding items that may benefit your business:
Appetizers: An appetizer is a dish that's served before the main meal in a restaurant. In bars, sometimes the only menu is an appetizer menu.
Full-blown menu: Many bars have larger menus these days. Your menu may start with the pub grub idea, and later expand further to include items such as salads, entrees (like ribs, steaks, and pasta), desserts, and even kids' menus.
Happy hour: Some bars choose to only serve food during happy hour, a period of time designed to draw in a crowd with special pricing and promotions.
Pub grub: Pub grub is the affectionate term for typical bar food like wings, onion rings, cheese sticks, burgers, and so on.
Tapas: Tapas are snacks or small plates in the Spanish tradition. They don't have to be Spanish food, just small portions of great dishes.
Condiments You Must Have behind the Bar
Running a bar is more than just mixing alcohol, mixers, and ice. You might be surprised by what you need to have on hand to keep the drinks flowing to happy customers. This short list contains items bar owners are often surprised to find that they need; keep it on hand and tailor it for your own business.
Angostura Bitters | Real Cream of Coconut |
Salt and pepper | Hot sauce |
Superfine sugar | Grenadine |
Lime juice | Worcestershire sauce |
Must-Have Bar Tools
Although keeping a toolbox behind the bar isn't a necessity (though it really isn't a bad idea), if you're running a bar, it makes sense to keep the following tools behind the bar to keep it running smoothly:
Blender | Pourers |
Extra napkins | Shaker or comparable glass |
Ice scoop | Stirrers and straws |
Knife and cutting board | Tip cup |
Muddler | Wine bottle opener |
Items Bar Servers Need to Carry
If you own or run a bar, your servers are your foot soldiers in a very real sense. You need to make sure that they're well armed and prepared for anything. Post the following checklist for your wait staff so they (and you) can always be sure that they have everything they need:
Band-aids | Pen (with small light, if you can find one) |
Matches and lighter (where legal) | Table brush or cleaner |
Order pad | Tray |
Wine opener or bottle opener |
What to Put on a Bar Table
If you run or own a bar, you want to make sure to supply your patrons with what they need to make their visit to your bar as comfortable and convenient as possible. The best way to do this is to make sure that certain items are within easy reach on the bar or at the tables. Snacks, condiments, and decor are the usual items, but check the following list often to make sure the items here are available and well stocked:
Ash trays (where legal) | Napkins |
Centerpiece | Pepper or pepper mill |
Coasters | Salt |
Cocktail menu | Snacks (per house) |
Hot sauce | Stirrers |
Ketchup | Sugar and sugar-free sweetener |
Light or candle | Wine list |
How to Keep Bar Employees Honest
Of course, most people are honest, but you can take measures to ensure that all the employees in your bar resist the temptation to enrich themselves at your expense. Use the following practices to head off potential employee problems and handle them when they begin:
Check employee bags and packages in and out.
Conduct detailed weekly inventories.
Do not count out tips from the register at night.
Establish a no drinking or drugs policy for all employees.
Have spotters and mystery shoppers pull surprise inspections on a fairly regular basis.
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Install security cameras.
Keep storage rooms locked.
Non-sales must still have receipts.
Thoroughly count your register drawers every night.
Use only one door for entering and leaving.
How to Identify Intoxicated Guests in Your Bar
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Patron is drinking fast.
Patron is smoking two cigarettes at once — one is burning and he is lighting another.
Patron is spilling drinks.
Patron is engaging in loud, boisterous behavior.
Patron is very quiet. Yes, you have to watch the real quiet ones, too.
Patron is unable to pick up money or change.
Patron is annoying your other guests.
Patron has slurred speech.
Patron is becoming tearful or emotional.
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Good gosh is this photo series incredibly cool. Be sure and click through to the photo of one female ninja running up a wall; Spider-Man beware. These images of empowered women in Muslim countries are a welcome relief to so many of the newswire images published nowadays.
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Tankah Tres, Tulum, Tulum, Mexico - Casa Cenote Map
This is one of the most interesting diving spots in the region, Casa Cenote (Cenote Manatee) is located in the middle of mangrove, very close to the ocean. This is one of the Aktum system output of freshwater to the Caribbean sea. With open areas, this cenote is perfect for novice divers and offers lots of wildlife from the flooded land and the sea, it also has a cenote Halocline and beautiful lighting effects. The diver can navigate through passages and fissures in the limestone. For experienced divers, the place offers a stimulating alternative and with unexpected surprises.
Located 11 km from Tulum, boasting an underground cavern which flows into the sea, is also excellent for swimming and snorkeling. It is part of the largest underground cave in the world, Nohoch Na Chich.
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Price: 50 Mx PesosOpening Hours:9 Am to 5 Pm (in Winter to 4:30 PM)
Snorkel site:Yes
Cavern divesite:Yes (but mostly openwater)
Cave divesite: Yes
Entrance/Exit: Easy
Maximum Depth:7m / 23ft
Gear assembly tables: Little Hut with sitting benches right next to the water are giving a bit shade, but no real assembly tables.
Distance from gear up area to the water:From the hut 5 mts
Temperature: 26 to 28 degrees celcius / 82 degree fahrenheit
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Kree Harrison turned 23 on Friday, the day after she came in second on âAmerican Idol.â And though she didnât win the show, she said she did get a pretty fantastic present.
Keith Urban revealed the news to Harrison that she would play the Tuesday Night Opry on June 4. Urban, Rascal Flatts, Kellie Pickler and Lennon and Maisy from ABCâs "Nashville"  also will perform that night.
âI cried,â she says of finding out she would play the iconic radio show. âThatâs the best birthday present Iâve ever gotten in my life. Itâs been one of my lifelong goals to play the 'Grand Ole Opry' and stand where all of my peers and all of those country music legends have stood. Itâs going to be hard not to kiss that circle.â
When she takes the 'Opry' stage, itâs a sure bet that new single âAll Cried Outâ will be among the songs she performs.
âSteve McEwan, Katrina Elam and Gordie Sampson wrote the song and I feel like itâs 100 percent me,â she says. âItâs definitely got the traditional country roots and the soul that I want, and I feel like lyrically I couldnât have wrote the song better myself. I hope that people love it, I really do, and I look forward to doing the rest of the record.â
Another thing sheâs looking forward to is some much-needed time off when she gets the chance to come home to Nashville.
âIâm not going to be mad about laying in my bed,â she says. âIâm going to get as much rest as I possibly can. Weâve been working our butts off.â
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Romance in G-flat major (Cadman, Charles Wakefield)
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Composer | Cadman, Charles Wakefield |
Key | G♭ major |
Movements/Sections | 1 |
First Publication | 1928 – Boston: Oliver Ditson Company |
Dedication | To my dear friend Julie Kellar |
Piece Style | Early 20th century |
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Graduate study in Italian is possible within the MA in
Literature, as graduate course work in Italian can satisfy
the requirements of one of its two concentrations.
The following graduate courses are
ITT 5805 Theory & Practice of Italian/English
ITT 5807 Italian/English Translation Workshop
ITW 6485 Modern and Contemporary
Italian Fiction
ITW 6908 Directed Independent Study
ITW 6938 Seminar in Italian
ITW 6971 Master's Thesis
Additionally, for those interested in accumulating the 18
credits at the graduate level required for teaching at the
college level, faculty are available for Directed Independent
Study, and a maximum of two upper-division Italian courses may be
taken for graduate credit, provided students conduct additional
readings, provide and discuss a bibliography appropriate for
their level, and write a substantial MLA-style research
Teaching assistantships are available to full time students
who wish to gain classroom experience under the supervision of
second language acquisition specialists. In addition to the
course work towards the degree, a graduate-level Teaching
Practicum (FLE 5880) is required during the first semester.
Graduate applicants interested in applying for this competitive
award should indicate so in their Statement of Purpose that
accompanies the graduate application. In addition, they should
the Advanced Competency Exam in Italian as soon as possible,
preferably before the end of the Spring term (contact the Italian
Program Head at
for scheduling this test).
In order to receive and keep this academic award, students must maintain full-time status (9 credits per semester; 6 credits for Summer GTA-ships). All full-time students, including international students, are eligible to apply for this award.
In addition, the Italian Studies program regularly contributes to the Literatures, Literacies and Linguistics track in the PhD in Comparative Studies.


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My sling a
Has started working correctly again under 230. I could play back but that was all for many months. Now the conflicts, schedules, etc all work again. I think I remember being able to also save programs on my other hopper even though it didn't have a sling. Just couldn't play them back.
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Sling Adapter works
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