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Sudden, powerful explosion at Ubinas volcano, Peru
August 22, 2014
A powerful and sudden explosion occurred at Ubinas volcano, Peru, on August 21, 2014. This latest strong eruption started at 20:36 UTC (15:36 local time). The explosion ejected blocks up to 2 km away from the volcano.The eruption was likely a vulcanian-type
A shocking study - regional climate influenced by the Sun
August 21, 2014
A new study from Lund University in Sweden has, for the first time, reconstructed solar activity during the last ice age and showed that the regional climate is influenced by the Sun.For the first time, a research team has been able to reconstruct the solar activit
Minor variations in the ice sheet size sufficient to trigger abrupt climate changes
August 21, 2014
Over the past one hundred thousand years cold temperatures largely prevailed over the planet in what is known as the last ice age. However, the cold period was repeatedly interrupted by much warmer climate conditions. Scientists have long attempted to find out why these
Active volcanoes in the world: August 13 - August 19, 2014
August 21, 2014
New activity/unrest was observed at 2 volcanoes from August 13 - August 19, 2014. Ongoing activity was reported for 18 volcanoes.New activity/unrest: Bardarbunga, Iceland, Mayon, Luzon (Philippines)Ongoing activity: Aira, Kyushu (Japan
Record breaking rainfall causes deadly Hiroshima landslides, Japan
August 20, 2014
Record breaking rainfall caused flooding and deadly landslides in the Hiroshima city early Wednesday, August 20, 2014. According to latest reports [21:00 UTC today], 39 people were confirmed dead and 7 were still missing.Hiroshi Ikeya, a landslide ex
Bárdarbunga volcano - intense earthquake swarm continues, Iceland
August 20, 2014
Since the onset of intense earthquake swarm at Bárðarbunga volcano, Iceland, on Saturday, August 16 at 03:00 UTC, and by late Monday, August 18, around 2 600 earthquakes have been detected with the earthquake monitoring network of the Icelandic Mete
Prof. Maeno warns Nishino-shima collapse may generate a tsunami
August 19, 2014
According to media reports, Fukashi Maeno, assistant professor of the Earthquake Research Institute at the University of Tokyo, warned that if lava continues to mount on growing volcanic island Nishino-shima, Japan's Ogasawara archipelago, parts of th
Pacific Islands capital to be relocated due to coastal hazards and climate change
August 19, 2014
Taro, the capital of Solomon Island's Choiseul Province, is getting relocated to the mainland due to coastal hazards and the risk of rising sea levels resulting from climate change. This marks the first time a Pacific Islands capital with al
Intense earthquake swarm started at Bárðarbunga volcano, Iceland
August 18, 2014
Icelandic Met Office (IMO) is reporting a sharp increase in seismic activity by the subglacial stratovolcano Bárðarbunga in NW Vatnajökull ice cap. A seismic swarm has been ongoing since 03:00 UTC on August 16, 2014, and near continuous eart
Mysterious sea star wasting syndrome spreads to public aquariums in Washington State, killing hundreds of creatures
August 18, 2014
Millions of sea stars have vanished from the West Coast over the past year, affecting habitats ranging from Alaska all the way to Mexico, with some deaths even detected off the East Coast.Perhaps one of the most peculiar facts about the event is that both wild and capti
Extremely dangerous M6.2 earthquake struck Iran-Iraq border region
August 18, 2014
Strong and shallow earthquake measuring M6.2 (EMSC/USGS) on the Richter scale struck Iran-Iraq border region at 02:32 UTC (07:02 local time) on Monday, August 18, 2014. Both EMSC and USGS report shallow depth of 10 km.According to the Iranian Seismological Center (ISC),
Monsoon disasters - floods and landslides devastate Nepal
August 16, 2014
Nepal is experiencing one of the most devastating monsoon seasons in last couple of years with at least 37 landslides and debris flows reported over the past four months. In flash floods and landslides caused by heavy rain that started on Wednesday,
Cuyama Valley groundwater depleted twice as fast than it naturally recharges, California
August 16, 2014
In California's Cuyama Valley, Santa Barbara County, groundwater is the sole source for agricultural, domestic and municipal water use. However, a new water availability report from USGS warns that groundwater there is being depleted twice as fast than it
Historic rainfall records broken - Eastern U.S. deluge in numbers
August 15, 2014
In somewhat similar situation to major flooding in The Balkan Peninsula during May 2014 parts of American East experienced what some local officials call "unprecedented deluge" over the last couple of days when a slow-moving storm system dropped reco
Marine mystery disease along Pacific Coast baffles scientists
August 15, 2014
Sea stars up and down the Pacific Coast are dying off in record numbers, and scientists say they can't figure out what's going on. Reports indicate that in some areas of Washington State, for instance, upwards of 80 percent of the sea star population has vanishe
Increased volcanic activity observed at Bagana, New Guinea
August 15, 2014
A significant ash plume reaching 7.6 km (25 000 feet) has been observed on satellite imagery taken above Bagana volcano on August 12, 2014. Darwin VAAC reported ash drifting 167 km southwest and raised Aviation Color Code to Red. It was lowered
Environmental disaster for years to come - Massive breach of toxic waste pond at Mount Polley Mine, Canada
August 14, 2014
A dam at a waste pond on Mount Polley Mine in the Cariboo region of British Columbia, Canada, full of toxic heavy metals burst on August 4, 2014, releasing 10 million cubic meters of wastewater and 5 million cubic meters of toxic slurry int
Active volcanoes in the world: August 6 - August 12, 2014
August 13, 2014
New activity/unrest was observed at 10 volcanoes from August 6 - August 12, 2014. Ongoing activity was reported for 16 volcanoes.New activity/unrest: Ambang, Sulawesi (Indonesia) | Bagana, Bougainville (Papua New Guinea) |
Pharmaceuticals and other chemicals widespread in water passing through landfill waste
August 13, 2014
Pharmaceuticals, personal-care products, and other contaminants are widespread in water that has passed through landfill waste. The samples of this liquid, also known as leachate, were collected from within each of the studied landfills. This study by the U.S. Geol
Red tide kills thousands of fish in Gulf of Mexico, poses a greater health threat
August 12, 2014
The largest red tide bloom seen near Florida since 2005 has already killed thousands of fish and may pose a greater health threat if it washes ashore as expected. The bloom is located about 20 miles (32 km) off the coast of Florida and is about 60 mi
Antarctic icequakes triggered by 2010 magnitude 8.8 Chile earthquake
August 12, 2014
Sections of Antarctica's frozen desert can experience hundreds of micro-quakes an hour due to ice deformation. These quakes are also called icequakes and they are a usual occurrence on Antarctica. However, after the 8.8-magnitude earthquake that hit C
India's monsoon rains are changing - Heavy rain and extreme floods devastate Odisha, India (again)
August 11, 2014
Heavy rains that started in Indian state of Odisha, Bay of Bengal, mid July continued through August causing deadly floods and destruction. By Sunday, August 10, 2014, death toll climbed to 45, while flood waters affected more than 3 200 000 people. Over 3 million
California sinking one foot each year from groundwater depletion
August 11, 2014
The drought-stricken state of California is sinking into itself at an alarming rate, suggests a new report by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The continued over-pumping of groundwater in many parts of the state -- the direct result of a historic three-year dry spell
M6.1 earthquake registered off the coast of Hokkaido, Japan
August 10, 2014
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake (JMA) was registered off the coast of Hokkaido, Japan, at 03:43 UTC on August 10, 2014. JMA is reporting depth of 50 km. USGS is reporting M6.0 at depth of 41 km (25.5 miles).Epicenter was located 81 km (50 miles) E of
Record breaking temperatures cause largest wildfires in 40 years, Sweden
August 09, 2014
Fast-growing fire has consumed Västmanland, Sweden, since July 31 and grew to become the largest Sweden has seen in 40 years. As of August 8, it had charred more than 150 square kilometers (60 square miles), killed one person, and forced thousands to
Major lava flow started at Stromboli volcano, Italy
August 07, 2014
A major lava flow started today, August 7, 2014, at Stromboli volcano, Italy. A new vent opened at 05:16 UTC at the NE base of Sciara del Fuoco scarp, lava quickly covered the entire plateau and descended.INGV Catania reports that in a short time lava flo
Active volcanoes in the world: July 30 - August 5, 2014
August 06, 2014
New activity/unrest was observed at 4 volcanoes from July 30 - August 5, 2014. Ongoing activity was reported for 1o volcanoes.New activity/unrest: Kuchinoerabujima, Ryukyu Islands (Japan) | Kusatsu-Shiranesan, Honshu (Japan) |&n
Strong earthquake M6.1 registered off the coast of Barat Daya islands, Indonesia
August 06, 2014
A strong earthquake measuring M6.2 on the Richter scale was registered off the coast of Barat Daya islands, Banda Sea - Indonesia, on August 6, 2014, at 11:45 UTC. GFZ and USGS are reporting depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). Geoscience Australia is reporting M6
Kuchinoerabujima volcano erupts after 34 years, Ryukyu Islands, Japan
August 04, 2014
Japan's Kuchinoerabujima volcano, which last erupted in 1980, had a new eruption on August 3, 2014, at 03:24 UTC (12:24 local time). Japanese volcanologists raised the alert level to 3 and closed access to the summit area. The eruption lasted about 10 minu
Strong, shallow and extremely dangerous earthquake M6.5 struck China
August 03, 2014
A strong, shallow and extremely dangerous earthquake with recorded magnitude of 6.5 (CENC - China Earthquake Networks Center) struck Ludian county of Yunnan province, China, on August 3, 2014, at 08:30 UTC (16:30 local time). CENC is reporting depth of 10 km. USGS
Very strong and shallow earthquake M6.9 registered in Micronesia region
August 03, 2014
A very strong and shallow earthquake M6.9 struck Federated States of Micronesia region on August 3, 2014, at 00:22 UTC. USGS reports depth of 10.6 km (6.6 miles). EMSC is also reporting M6.9 at depth of 10 km.Epicenter was located 340 km (211 miles) NNW of&nbs
Fracking - researching biological fallout of shale-gas production must become a top priority
August 02, 2014
Natural-gas production from shale rock has increased by more than 700 percent since 2007 in the United States alone. Yet scientists still do not fully understand the industry's effects on nature and wildlife, according to a report in the journal Frontiers in Ec
"We are sniffing methane" - vast methane plumes discovered escaping from the seafloor of Arctic ocean
August 01, 2014
Just a week into the methane sampling program and SWERUS-C3 Arctic expedition scientists have discovered vast methane plumes escaping from the seafloor of the Laptev continental slope. These early glimpses of what may be in store for a warming Arctic Ocean could he
Active volcanoes in the world: July 23 - 29, 2014
July 31, 2014
Ongoing activity was observed at 15 volcanoes from July 23 - 29, 2014. Ongoing activity: Aira, Kyushu (Japan) | Bezymianny, Central Kamchatka (Russia) | Fuego, Guatemala | Karymsky, Eastern Kamchatka (Russia) &nb
The Summer without a Summer - dramatic waterspout/tornado caught on tape, Croatia
July 30, 2014
Believe what you want... global warming, global cooling, pole shift, natural cycles of climate change... but, when it comes to weather, whatever is happening around the globe is pretty much real. There is basically no country in the world that didn't experience
Strong and dangerous M6.3 earthquake struck Veracruz, Mexico
July 29, 2014
A strong earthquake measuring M6.3 on the Richter scale was registered in Veracruz, Mexico, on July 29, 2014, at 10:46 UTC. USGS reported depth of 95.1 km (59.1 miles), EMSC is reporting M6.4 at depth of 100 km (preliminary data).Epicenter was l
Hundreds of fires covered central Africa in mid-July 2014
July 26, 2014
Hundreds of fires covered central Africa in mid-July 2014, as the annual fire season continues across the region. Multiple red hotspots, which indicate areas of increased temperatures, are heavily sprinkled across the Congo (northwest), Angola (south), the Democrat
New vent opens up at Etna volcano, Italy
July 26, 2014
A new vent opened yesterday morning at 09:14 UTC at Etna volcano, Italy. The new vent is located about 150 - 200 metres north of the two previous vents at the eastern base of the NE crater.Its activity is characterized by small strombolian explosions while a lava f
Early days of Earth's sixth mass biological extinction event
July 25, 2014
An international team of scientists warns that loss and decline of animals is contributing to what appears to be the early days of the planet's sixth mass biological extinction event. The planet's current biodiversity, they claim, is the highest in history of li
Insecticides similar to nicotine widespread in U.S. Midwest
July 24, 2014
Insecticides similar to nicotine, known as neonicotinoids, were found commonly in streams throughout the Midwest, according to a new USGS study. This is the first broad-scale investigation of neonicotinoid insecticides in the Midwestern United States and one of the


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January 22, 2014
The Old King of the New Spain
Miguel-Anxo Murado, New York Times
The Associated Press
A recent poll put support for the Spanish monarchy at a historic low: More than 60 percent of Spaniards want King Juan Carlos to step down. And all this is happening amid a series of scandals involving the royal household, the most serious of which are corruption charges against the king's son-in-law, also involving the king's daughter, Princess Cristina.
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The Chica Show, Sprout's newest original series, will join the NBC Kids Saturday morning lineup on February 9. The Chica Show made its television debut on 24-hour preschool television channel Sprout on November 24. With its debut on NBC Kids, the show will double its reach to 115 million homes nationwide. [Read more...]
Sprout's Original Series, The Chica Show, to Debut on NBC Kids
Sprout Launches Licensing and Merchandising Business
The preschool television channel Sprout is launching a licensing and merchandising business. Starting this summer, new products will be available based on the network's shows The Sunny Side Up Show and Noodle and Doodle.
In addition, Sprout is preparing for the debut of The Chica Show in November with a collection of merchandise featuring the series' chicken, who rose to fame as the co-host of Sprout's The Sunny Side Up Show, the only live program on television for preschoolers.
All of the products will be available at specialty retailers, as well as ShopSprout.com, which will launch in the fall. Chica merchandise will be available beginning this month with a 13-inch plush, soon followed by a 6-inch plush. Additional Chica products, including plush backpacks, will be available early next year. The Noodle and Doodle DVD is available now, with an additional release launching in October. Sprout is also exploring other categories such as e-books and apparel.
This post was originally written by Loren Moreno and published by ToyBook.com. For more news, visit www.toybook.com, follow The Toy Book on Twitter, and like The Toy Book on Facebook. The Toy Book is a bimonthly trade magazine covering the toy industry, published by Adventure Publishing Group.


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LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - A Louisville Metro police officer has been involved in a motor vehicle accident.
The crash happened along the intersection of North Hurstbourne Parkway at Westport Road.
The officer's cruiser and a four-door black car collided just before 11:00 pm Sunday.
The officer and party inside the other car are considered to have non-life threatening injuries.
Drivers in the area were detoured for several hours through the Westport Baptist Church parking lot while crews cleaned up the scene.
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Plans to turn Oakleigh care home in Sutton into homeless accomodation met with anger
5:00am Thursday 22nd November 2012 in News By James Pepper, Reporter
Two emergency meetings last week gave residents their say on proposals to turn a former care home into a homeless shelter.
Sutton Council had attempted to "sneak" through plans to turn Oakleigh Care Home into accommodation for homeless families at a meeting last month.
However, when residents of the Benhill Estate got wind of the plans the day before the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting on October 15, they rallied round and made it clear they were not happy about the lack of consultation.
The leader of Sutton Council, Councillor Ruth Dombey, wrote to residents of the central Sutton estate hours before proposals were to be discussed and apologised for not speaking to them first.
The plans were pulled off the agenda for the meeting, and last week was residents' first opportunity to make their opinions heard.
Paul Nathan, former secretary of the Benhill Residents Association, said the council have been caught out by the strength of feeling.
He said: "The council tried to sneak this through without asking us about it, and after these meetings it's quite clear it's only the council who support these plans, nobody else."
Mr Nathan said the start of the first meeting at Manor Park School had to be delayed as there were so many people trying to get into the building.
The teaching assistant said: "There were 35 elderly residents who lived in Oakleigh when it was a care home, and now the council wants to put 139 people in there with various problems.
We have worked hard over the recent years to improve the reputation of the is area, this will cause massive disruption. We don't blame the people the council are putting in there, we just don't think the area can cope with the influx of people with various needs."
Councillor Jayne McCoy, Chairwoman of the housing, economy and business committee said: "Council officers met with residents over the last two weeks to explain the proposals directly to them and hear and understand their concerns. At this stage nothing has been agreed, nor set in stone. We want to involve all members of the community as we shape the proposals, reflecting their views in the final report that goes to committee in December.
"It's important to remember that at the heart of the proposal is the wellbeing of a number of vulnerable families – including those with young children. In their time of extreme need we want to provide temporary accommodation and a level of stability with school placements, health and social support links that they would otherwise not have. Other boroughs are being criticised for placing families out of their area, whilst here we are working very hard to stop the need to do that."
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2:57pm Thu 22 Nov 12
Michael Pantlin says...
5:07pm Thu 22 Nov 12
LiberalsOut says...
So they throw 35 residents out of their homes and so they can put 135 "vulnerable people" in their place - 4 to a room built for one person?
This is not the right area for this sort of "project" that is more suited to Roundshaw or Durand Close.
6:53pm Thu 22 Nov 12
Binsanity says...
Get it right, 35 residents are rehoused not thrown out, making way for accommodation for 135 people in need. Then you say "This sort of "project" is more suited to Roundshaw or Durand Close". You need to get off your horse and out of your mansion, making a comment like that. So in your weird mind the above mentioned estates are or should shoulder the responsibilty of care in the borough. You utter dip.
7:01pm Thu 22 Nov 12
Giles C says...
Dombey and her storm troopers will not let anybody stand in her way....
A bit arrogant really.
9:57pm Thu 22 Nov 12
Michael Pantlin says...
Binsanity wrote:I don't agree with LiberalsOut's last sentence but there is more than one person on their high horse in these postings. Why not just state your view and let other people have theirs?
LiberalsOut says... absolute crap.
Get it right, 35 residents are rehoused not thrown out, making way for accommodation for 135 people in need. Then you say "This sort of "project" is more suited to Roundshaw or Durand Close". You need to get off your horse and out of your mansion, making a comment like that. So in your weird mind the above mentioned estates are or should shoulder the responsibilty of care in the borough. You utter dip.
12:14pm Fri 23 Nov 12
Marie from Sutton says...
In fact, trying to relocate its residents back to the borough is commendable and fair; it is just that the message did not get through as it should have.
Also, instead of 40 bedsits, why not turn this building into proper flats to avoid overcrowding and unstability. 10 or so flats to permanently rehouse the homeless would be the sensible things to do and would probably be welcomed by the locals.
Who is the Head of Communications at Sutton Council?
1:44pm Fri 23 Nov 12
LiberalsOut says...
You should ask yourself why there are 135 people in need and when you find the answer perhaps you will be able to comment from a position of knowledge?
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A company planning to build oil storage facilities Mobile has backed away from their proposal for the time being. American Tank & Vessel has withdrawn its application to build. The Mobile Planning Commission was set to discuss the project at a meeting Thursday.
Mobile Mayor Sam Jones says the project would hurt homeowners in the Plateau community.
"Not only is it a residential area it is a historic area it is also on the state historic registry so we certainly don't want that danger because it also has the danger to contaminate the water because it is right there on the Mobile river," said Mayor Jones.
This may not be the end of the project. The company may have sensed they would be rejected by the Planning Commission and so withdrew as tactical move.
"The public outcry against tar sands in our community has been extraordinary. We don't want it and we are going to fight it and I think we have made that clear. We were even able to make it a campaign issue in our mayoral race so it is a big deal and it is not what our community wants here," said Mobile Baykeeper Casi Callaway.
If the project was rejected by the commission the company would have to wait six months to apply. Now they can reapply at any time.
The project would build more than two dozen petroleum product storage tanks in Mobile.
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OK you guys rock. Thank you SO MUCH for your advice on music. I am overwhelmed and really enjoying what I've been able to investigate thus far! I've had a request to fill you in on what I've found from your suggestions so I'll give you a list of what I love SO far. I'm still looking into a bunch of it, so if I don't mention something you suggested, it doesn't mean I don't like it! It just means I haven't had time to find it! I have VERY random taste in music (as you will see from this list.) my iPod has everything from rap to Broadway, butt-rock to opera and everything between, so pretty much all of your suggestions have been loved. Or will be as soon as I hear them. OK, the list:
- Mae . . . oh how I love Mae. I bought two albums already and yesterday it was the soundtrack to my housecleaning.
- Hem
- A Fine Frenzy
- Sia
- Ingrid Michaelson
- Joshua Radin (OH MY GOSH he is AMAZING)
- Vampire Weekend
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Some of these bands I already knew but re-discovered thanks to your suggestions AND I have about a million more to research! I'm so excited! You guys are fab! I feel like a new person with all these new tunes to listen to!
Not to change the subject but I had to apologize that my SOS was only four paragraphs. I know you guys are ready to kill me but I HAD to end there because the next part would have made it the longest post in history! I promise I'll give you more next week. This story is taking FOREVER but I can't leave parts of it out or else it won't be a juicy!
In other news, I had a great weekend. I went to "Definitely, Maybe" with my girl Rhonda on Friday and then we had an old fashioned sleepover at her casa. We played Dr. Mario and chatted until the wee hours of the morning. (For the record, I suck at Dr. Mario and got totally WORKED.) Saturday morning I made a long overdue visit to the LDS Temple in Mesa and then went to play practice for "Hello, Dolly!" which I'm currently in. To be honest, the practice was a total waste of two hours for me because they didn't need me, but whatever.
Saturday night was a little more . . . action packed. I spent some time with some great friends playing Wii and driving their new Porsche Cayman S (OH.MY.GOSH it is the MOST.AWESOME.CAR.). In typical Kate fashion, I almost got myself pulled over for peeling out of an intersection. I was PLANNING to haul butt and get to about 100 mph in 1.2 seconds or so, but my co-pilot (and owner of the car) screamed "COP!" as I was at about 37mph and SOMEHOW I was able to NOT go above the 40 mph speed limit. The cop followed me for several miles and eventually gave up because I acted like I was just learning how to drive a stick. Hahaha. It was hilarious and nerve racking all at the same time. I'm glad I got away. Especially because about five seconds before we saw the cop, I had been doing about 90mph in a 35mph zone. LEST you fear, I was in a very empty, non-crowded area where only I would have been harmed had I done something stupid. It would have been worth getting a ticket. Seriously.
Sunday I cleaned my kitchen until it sparkled and got some other much needed things done around the house. Matt and his brother went to the sand dunes with their quads (ATVs, four wheelers) and as much as I missed Matt, it was kind of nice to have the house to myself. It was also nice to have him come home and kiss him on his cute, scruffy, post-camping, sunburned face.
We watched (and loved) the Academy Awards (um, could Helen Mirren look more amazing? My goal is to look like that when I'm her age. I should maybe start by trying to look like that NOW.) and then we watched what might go down as the funniest comedy sketch I've ever seen. It was Jimmy Kimmel and Ben Affleck (mocking Sarah Silverman and Matt Damon.) I can't access YouTube from work, but take my advice and go check both videos out. They're a bit on the dirty side (ok a lot) so if you're pure and clean (ahem, unlike me) you will probably not like them. Or me. Right. If you're dirty and have the mind of a twelve year old boy (ahem, like me) you will probably love them.
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News: Lil' Kim Blasts TV Show Host: "You Sucked B.I.G's D**k & He Didn't Want Nothing To Do W/ Yo A**"
Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 8:53AM
Brooklyn rapper Lil' Kim has struck back at popular television host Wendy Williams in light of comments shot her way over alleged plastic surgery procedures.
Kim hopped onto her Twitter page and unleashed fury onto Williams, claiming she performed oral sex on late rap mogul Notorious B.I.G.
"@WendyWilliams B*tch Y didn't U show the side by side pic. This pic is photoshopped & U know it. U hating B*tch http://say.ly/LwT5kpl," Kim tweeted March 12th.
"@WendyWilliams A bad angle will never make me look like that."
"@WendyWilliams Stop hating on me because U sucked Big's d*ck & he didn't want nothing to do with yo a** after that."
"@WendyWilliams It's time for the world to know the real. I'm not playing with yo a** no more. Let's Get it!!!!" (Lil' Kim's Twitter)
According to reports, Wendy struck first by going at Kim's facial features.
Lil' Kim is not happy after comments were made about her recent plastic surgery by Wendy Williams. Wendy broke down Kim's new look during her self-titled talk show, saying, "Kim, in my mind, I knew your goal was always to look like La Toya Jackson. You've out-La Toya'd La Toya in your new look. Don't blame Photoshopping, blame your plastic surgeon, girl." (Complex)
Kim's comments come a few days after she exploded on the media over allegedly editing photos to make her look bad.
"#TeamLilKim Ive put up with lies & bullsh*t from the blogs for too long.," she tweeted March 8th.
"Years & years they have been photoshopping pics of me & sabotaging my image. I'm not putting up with that sh*t no more."
"All they have been proving is im THAT b*tch with or without an album out & they always want to attack & bring down the real ones" (Lil' Kim's Twitter)
Her representative C.J. Carter also spoke out against the plastic surgery accusations last week.
Her rep, C.J. Carter, explained that the article "can only be described as fictitious, malicious, and despicable." He continued, "We would like to inform fans, the media, and the general public that this is nothing more than the blog site doing its best to conjure up much needed publicity and what better way to do so, than to take an American music icon and create a fictitious platform in which to disrespect and humiliate. We at Team Lil Kim are not taking this lying down and are taking this matter very seriously." (E! Online)
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The University of Notre Dame has bought the building that until the end of the school year housed St. Joseph's High School across the street from campus.
The university isn't planning any major renovations. University spokesman Dennis Brown says the plan for now is to use the building as a swing space, which departments could use while renovations are being done. Brown says the long-term use for the building is still being evaluated.
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GATLINBURG (WATE) - The first hints of fall color are starting appear in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, officials said Monday.
A few sumac, dogwood, red maples, sourwood, black gum and Virginia creeper vines are beginning to show their seasonal red colors.
Only a few scattered trees are showing color now. However, by late September more color will develop at the higher elevations as American beech and yellow birch trees turn gold.
The change starts at higher elevations and moves down the mountainsides to the mid and lower elevations.
The timing depends on temperatures, rainfall and sunlight, making it impossible to predict the peak color more than a few days in advance.
As days grow shorter and nights grow longer and cooler, chemical processes in leaves begin to paint the landscape.
Visitors will typically find color somewhere in the park anytime from late September through mid to late November.
The park's current suggested scenic drives are: Newfound Gap Road, Cades Cove Loop Road and Little River Road.
The suggested hikes are: Albright Grove and Sugarland Mountain Trail, as well as high elevation hikes to Andrews Bald or Mt. LeConte.
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4th Grade Reading List
Our Top Ten Choices for Fourth Grade
This 4th grade reading list gives you our top ten picks for quality classic literature for fourth grade students.
Misty Of Chincoteague
By Marguerite Henry
Two orphans living with their grandparents resolve to catch one of the most mysterious of the wild ponies. Chincoteague is a real island off the coast of Maryland famous for their wild ponies. While these characters are fictitious, it is based on true events. For those horse lovers captivated by Misty, an entire series of beautiful books about Misty and her off-spring is waiting.
Amos Fortune, Free Man
By Elizabeth Yates
Beautifully written, this true story is about an African man who was captured, sold into slavery, bought his freedom, and became a widely respected citizen in his New England community. Amos lived in the 1700's in Africa and New England. For three centuries people have told the story of his hard work, compassion, and love of freedom.
Old Yeller
By Fred Gibson
A fictitious but realistic life in the 1860's in the hill country of Texas. A fourteen year old boy has to assume the responsibilities as the man of the house when his father leaves. Travis has to endure an ugly stray dog whom he comes to love, a pesty little brother, and numerous hair-raising encounters in his father's absence. Travis learns about responsibility, and the hope of a new generation in the midst of grief. Life on a nineteen century farm is accurately portrayed.
The Light At Tern Rock
By Julie Sauer
Ronnie agrees to stay with his aunt at the lighthouse at Tern Rock while the lightkeeper takes a 2 week vacation. But what happens when the lightkeeper doesn't come back? Ronnie learns not only about life on a desolate rock, but forgiveness and the true meaning of Christmas.
Cheaper by the Dozen
By Frank B. Gilbreth, Jr and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
Forget the new movie by the same name, because they are NOT the same. This is a true story written by a brother and sister about their family in the 1910's and 1920's. Extrememly amusing, the story explores some of the idiosyncracies of their family life in a kind and entertaining manner. Themes include family and modern inventions.
Carry On, Mr. Bowditch
By Jean Lee Latham
This biography of Nathaniel Bowditch recounts the accomplishments of a mathematician and navigator from Salem, Massachussetts in late 1700's and early 1800's. Demonstrates how perseverence overcomes personal hardships.
Little House on the Prairie
By Laura Ingalls Wilder
This is the second book in this well known series describing several generations of a real pioneer family. True Little House fans might recommend starting with the first book in the series, "Little House in the Big Woods." The first book of the series preserves the details of daily life and the numerous chores that comprise the family routine. Little House on the Prairie contains more adventures and dangers, and discusses wider issues of life on the prairie. The stories are not like the TV series with the same name.
The Railway Children
By Edith Nesbit
This is a fictitious story of a British family based on political incidents between Russia and England in the early 1900's. A wealthy family is impoverished after their father is falsely accused of spying for Russia. The three children and their mother move to the country near a railway line. Here the children befriend one another and their new community. They show kindess to friends and strangers - rich and poor. Finally, the family gets the gift they are waiting for. A tale of family, friendship, and good manners.
Strawberry Girl
By Lois Lenski
Birdie Boyer is the strawberry girl who lives on a berry farm in the backwoods of Florida in the early 1900's. The family endures many of the hardships of farming - including heat and cold. But a greater challenge is the brewing feud with their neighbors.
The Box Car Children
By Gertrude Chandler Warner
Two brothers and two sisters run off together after their parents' death to avoid being separated from each other. They find an abandoned train box car to live in. The children fear being found by their grandfather. But they have a surprise when they finally meet him. This first story turned into a series which now comprises over 100 books. The first 19 in the series were written by the original author.
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More Fourth Grade BooksSo many, many books to choose from. In addition to those listed above, here are a few other sources for finding great books for your fourth grader:
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McDonald's turns garbage into legal tender for a Swedish promotion that trades bags of empty cans for burgers.
It's a pretty common sight to see teens huddled near a fast food counter, pooling their change to buy some fries or a burger to share.
The City of Toronto is taking a stance against litter, by combining the logos from pieces of trash found on the ground to tell off litterers. Harsh, but fair.
Facebook added a grid tool to its Ads Manager to help page administrators determine whether their ads violate the 20 percent rule on how much text they can contain.
Is your content producing a return for your business? If not, maybe it's time to consider diversifying your content marketing strategy. Today's infographic from the marketing tracking startup, Captora, reveals that not all content is created equal.
Recent research shows that 53% of businesses spend less than 5% of their total marketing budget on conversion optimization. 35% of the businesses report a conversion rate of less than 1%. It wouldn't surprise me if a good chunk of businesses don't even know their eCommerce conversion rates. For this reason, I will be highlighting some incredibly useful and actionable tips which will be almost guaranteed to help turn wasted visitors into paying customers.
Many marketers feel like the engine is always running. There's always more to do – campaigns to run, technologies to master, analytics to check… And, of course, there's the constant need to drive more leads, better leads, and faster MQLs. In fact, 78% of B2B marketers state that "generating more leads" is the biggest challenge they are currently facing.
Increasing your commitment to content marketing is a good place to start, but you also need your content to work hard – and smart – for you. You probably already know about leveraging your marketing automation with interactive content. But did you know that according to DemandGen Report's 2013 Content Preferences Survey, only 5% of buyers are willing to provide detailed information in exchange for whitepapers?
That is why many marketers are incorporating interactive content into their overall strategy. Assessments, benchmarking tests, ROI calculators, interactive infographics, interactive whitepapers, and knowledge tests about best practices, as well as old standbys like polls, surveys, and quizzes – interactive content is smart content.
You can think about the benefits of interactive content in three categories – facilitating dialogue, creating a value exchange, and delivering content in new, exciting ways. Here's how these three benefits break down:
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Traditionally, timelapse videos were a very difficult and laborious process. They required a tripod, hundreds of photographs taken in short intervals over several hours, and additional hours of editing. Today, developers from Instagram released a new app, Hyperlapse from Instagram, that will make it possible to post a timelapse video in a matter of seconds.
Using clever stabilization technology, Hyperlapse can make shaky handheld video footage look like something filmed with a tripod. The app opens up straight to the camera, where the user taps to start and to end the recording as they would when filming any video. Afterwards, the user can choose between 1x and 12x playback speed, and save the video to camera roll once they've achieved their desired effect.
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Have you ever caught yourself deleting a Facebook status update even before you post it, because you anticipate the negative backlash it will receive from your online friends?
I know I have, and according to a study by Pew Research, you probably have, too.
Twitter and Facebook can be useful tools for distributing news and information, but when it comes to sharing controversial news, America can be reluctant to share things on social media if they know friends might disagree with it.
Apple's iPhone 6 has been leaked incessantly over the past few months, and despite having had many close-up looks at the revised form factor, a new head-to-head video pitting the device up against the iPhone 5s shows just how much work the Cupertino giant has put into improvements this time around. Unfortunately, but as we'd expect at this stage, the iPhone 6 isn't fully operational, but nevertheless, you get a rough idea of what it'll be like to hold.
"As content marketing has become a vital strategy for brands and agencies, the need to measure the success of that content has grown as well. An Aberdeen Group report revealed that the most effective content marketers are also those most likely to measure."
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This report by the Aberdeen Group highlights the need to measure results as a key success factor in content marketing.
Beyond this key findings - companies which measure tend to do better - there are interesting numbers as those in the above chart. The companies surveyed in this report had a customer acquisition cost of $20-$30,000.
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Green, grey, red, purple -- have you seen different colored stars in Google's SERPs? What do you think?
Brands are continuing to look to Twitter as a marketing tool and are taking their strategies even further by embracing the innovative, interactive capabilities the platform presents.
There's no arguing Twitter's value as a marketing tool. From its ability to facilitate brand-consumer communication to its capacity for distributing information, Twitter has become a critical part of every social media marketing campaign.
It's also ingratiated itself with the real world. Newspapers reference tweets in their stories. Hashtags are painted on the sides of delivery trucks. There are few limits to how and where Twitter can be incorporated into promotional strategies, and fewer barriers between the digital and offline realms.
If you're like many business owners or managers, navigating Social Media for business can be a mystery. It's difficult to know where to start or which platform to leverage. Many are looking for ways on how to succeed on Instagram and I found one car dealership who's not only figured it out but who's had great results.
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Facebook on Wednesday introduced a new way to target ads: based on bandwidth connection. This will help advertisers reach users whose mobile connection may not be best for video ads or other data-hungry methods.
Web series are exciting in theory, but actually watching one through all the way to the end takes a level of dedication and sustained interest that--let's face it--is hard to come up with given the wide array of entertainment choices available to us these days. Mountain Dew, though, has figured out a way to get you to watch the entire first season of their new series with some consistency: Each episode is only 15 seconds long.
Web series are exciting in theory, but actually watching one through all the way to the end takes a level of dedication and sustained interest that--let's face it--is hard to come up with given the wide array of entertainment choices available to us these days. Mountain Dew, though, has figured out a way to get you to watch the entire first season of their new series with some consistency: Each episode is only 15 seconds long.
As marketers, we deal with a variety of tools and applications on a daily basis. From marketing automation to sales tracking to email marketing, we need these tools to do our jobs effectively and manage/track all of the different campaigns we've deployed.
However, one piece of the marketing technology ecosystem that is sometimes overlooked is the way we manage our files, including media, images, text, video and more. Let's face it; you can't just have a folder on your computer to manage projects anymore. You need a central repository for your team to access and share the necessary files while also keeping it organized. That is why digital asset management (DAM) is now a critical component of the marketing technology ecosystem.
DAM represents the challenging piece of the Marketing puzzle that provides central command for deploying visual content and rich media assets that enhancemarketers connect with customers.
Call it entrepreneurial serendipity, but businesses that embrace worthy causes are finding charitable giving is a powerful brand enhancer.
More and more business owners and customers are looking for opportunities to be more charitable and help a cause they care about.
Entrepreneurship is one of the most cutting-edge careers a person can get into. Because of that, the industry is also one of the most welcoming when it comes to making a major difference in social causes.
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Good brands should be terrible at hide and seek. They should be seen and heard. If you even think about their area of expertise, they should be the first thing on your mind. Brands are already spending increasing amounts to get themselves noticed on social media, but with over 45,000 searches on Google every second SEO should still be a key consideration in your web activity. But did you know you can improve your SEO with social media?
We've spoken to a host of experts and agencies from all over the world to get simple, practical advice on the matter. They have decades of experience between them, and their clients include names such as Starbucks, Russel Athletic, Ticketmaster, BMW, EMI, Fruit Of The Loom and many more. These are some of their core tips that you need to know about improving your SEO via your social media efforts:


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My name is Marc and I am a huge Bruin fan living in Southern California. I am a season ticket holder for football games and get out to a couple of baseball games a year and usually a couple of men's basketball games as well.
I've been a huge critic of several of the people on this website and for that I owe an apology. I have not typically disagreed with the positions held on Bruins Nation, but rather the tactics. I finally woke up and said "who am I to criticize? I am not perfect!" I feel it is more important to focus on the similarities rather than the differences.
At any rate, the fact is I am fed up with Dan Guerrero. He has bungled so many tasks that it is completely incomprehensible that his contract was renewed for six years with a raise. I feel that he completely screwed up Pauley Pavilion. Anyway, everyone here knows his complete list of mistakes and blunders.
As for the new coach, Steve Alford, wow! You've got to be kidding me. This guy appears, both stylistically, in his talk and dress, as a used car salesman impersonating a head basketball coach. I though to myself the other day (before the renewal to Dan's contract) that perhaps Dan was sticking it to the fans that were calling for Ben Howland's (overdue) ouster.
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Hey Steelers' faithful, it's Rexx, the Ravens blogger. This post is for those who want to put aside the pure hatred both teams' fans have for each other and focus on the specifics of the upcoming game. Here is where you ask questions about the game to be answered from a Ravens perspective. Keep them clean and not trash talking, as there are certainly other posts, both here and over at Baltimore Beatdown, for that stuff. I'll be back the rest of the week to answer your questions.
At the same time, feel free to come over to our site and leave you own posts and comments. As always, we love to talk trash but no personal foul mouthed comments (like the Browns fans always do).
Great, great game coming up this Sunday afternoon. I'll be there and going crazy, and I expect the black & gold to have a decent presence there unfortunately, but will enjoy the escape from reality to be part of a great game that is the true definition of what football is all about. Even if you're not a fan of either team, this is the game to watch if you really love football.


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Lecture as a Teaching Method:
Lecture is a teaching method where an instructor is the central focus of information transfer. Typically, an instructor will stand before a class and present information for the students to learn. Sometimes, they will write on a board or use an overhead projector to provide visuals for students. Students are expected to take notes while listening to the lecture. Usually, very little exchange occurs between the instructor and the students during a lecture.
Pros of Lecture as a Teaching Method:
- Lectures are a straightforward way to impart knowledge to students quickly.
- Instructors also have a greater control over what is being taught in the classroom because they are the sole source of information.
- Students who are auditory learners find that lectures appeal to their learning style.
- Logistically, a lecture is often easier to create than other methods of instruction.
- Lecture is a method familiar to most teachers because it was typically the way they were taught.
- Because most college courses are lecture-based, students gain experience in this predominant instructional delivery method.
Cons of Lecture as a Teaching Method:
- Students strong in learning styles other than auditory learning will have a harder time being engaged by lectures.
- Students who are weak in note-taking skills will have trouble understanding what they should remember from lectures.
- Students can find lectures boring causing them to lose interest.
- Students may not feel that they are able to ask questions as they arise during lectures.
- Teachers may not get a real feel for how much students are understanding because there is not that much opportunity for exchanges during lectures.
Final Thoughts:
Lectures are one tool in a teacher's arsenal of teaching methods. Just as with all the other tools, it should only be used when most appropriate. Instruction should be varied from day to day to help reach the most students possible. Teachers should be cautioned that before heading into numerous classes full of nothing but lectures, they need to provide their students with note taking skills. Only by helping students understand verbal clues and learn methods of organizing and taking notes will they truly help them become successful and get the most out of lectures.


text: Nasa commissions space washing machine for astronaut laundry Technology 02 December 11 by Mark Brown Tweet Flickr / CC-licensed: nocklebeast There are plenty of concerns to think about before sending astronauts on long-term missions to Mars, or farther. Muscle atrophy, social isolation, mental health, deadly radiation, asteroid barrages and finding a clean pair of pants by the time you're on the red planet.Right now, astronauts aboard the International Space Station slip on replacement clothing from the orbiting lab's supply hold. When they're starting to stink and need some new underwear, they can count on a Soyuz rocket to deliver a fresh batch. But as astronauts plan for missions farther and farther from Earth -- including asteroids and Mars -- they can't count on laundry supply runs forever.Luckily, the UMPQUA Research Company is working hard on a solution, as Nasa has commissioned the Oregon-based development firm to build the Advanced Microgravity Compatible Integrated Laundry System. Or a washing machine that works in space.UMPQUA has already built the microgravity-compatible Single Phase Laundry System. It uses a system of pulsed water jets to clean the clothing, and a microwave assisted vacuum to dry them off. A follow-up tumble cycle uses an array of three air jets -- two to generate a cyclonic effect and a third to blast the undies into a tumble - - to make the laundry soft.The prototype cosmic laundromat was successfully tested on a KC-135 microgravity simulation flight, letting astronauts wash clothes without liquid water -- which doesn't work so well without gravity. But the company thinks it can be improved, and hopes to reduce water requirements and lower power consumption before Nasa takes it for a spin.The research corp reckons that the technology would be suited to "deployment on the Lunar and Mars surfaces, and onboard long range transit vehicles." Plus, it has terrestrial applications too, in "isolated military outposts, research stations, naval vessels, research vessels, and commercial ships." UMPQUA, which typically works with disinfectants and the sort, has recently sent another proposal to Nasa: the Highly Efficient Fecal Waste Incinerator. Edited by Duncan Geere Comments How about a garbage bag & some soapy water? The sh*t incinerator is too funny to believe. Too bad you couldn't lean out the porthole and aim for the sun. lolcoolj Dec 4th 2011 "But as astronauts plan for missions father and father from Earth" Shouldn't that be "further and further"? Pete Gilbert Dec 9th 2011 "But as astronauts plan for missions father and father from Earth" Shouldn't that be "further and further"? Pete Gilbert Dec 9th 2011 Hey Pete. Good spot - what we actually meant was "farther", meaning physical distance. Not "further", meaning metaphorical distance. And obviously not "father", meaning your dad. Thanks. Mark Brown Dec 9th 2011 Reply to a comment Name Email Comment Submit » Read more on Space Everything to do with space technology, exploration travel and cosmological research and discovery Space RIP Russian space sex geckos (2014-2014) Technology Pyramid and human 'beehives' designed for Mars dwellers Science 'Let's fire penetration probes at Mars' says startup Technology This satellite offers military-grade imagery to the masses Science Get Hello Kitty to deliver a message from space Science How to walk on a comet without falling off Latest on wired.co.uk


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With its unique design and wonderful location on the beautiful, sandy beach at Rockaway, you'll get around and look around easily from inside this fully remodeled gem, just five minutes north of sleepy and picturesque Rockaway. Poised near the mouth of Nehalem Bay, you'll be within earshot of lapping waves, and just footsteps from the beach off the rear deck of this lovely home with three bedrooms and room for six.
Come in at dusk from a stroll in the crisp coastal air, grab a cup of hot chocolate, and bask in the warmth of the efficient gas fireplace, tastefully designed to combine form and function in a black tile facade. From the comfort of the soft sofa, watch the sun sink into the Pacific. Watch the evening news on cable (if you must!) or hop on the Internet and check out the local sites and events on the free WIFI; or, grab a board game for more "unplugged" entertainment! If it's nice out, you can head outside and enjoy activities like horseshoes or volleyball right in your own yard.
Sand Dune's kitchen has been remodeled too, with plenty of lovely pale wood cabinets, gorgeous granite countertops with lots of room for prep work and easy clean up, stainless steel appliances, a microwave (for that quick snack or movie popcorn), and a coffee grinder for the perfect cup of coffee. Forget the parsley or red pepper? There's a market just a short drive away in Rockaway that's quite well stocked, and one in Garibaldi as well. Weather permitting, fire up the gas grill and have a barbeque. Or, give your cook the night off and sit down to a meal in one of Rockaway's handful of restaurants. For more options, there are dozens of dining choices spread between Manzanita and Cannon Beach.
There are three bedrooms, all echoing same contemporary style as the rest of the home and furnished to accomodate all sorts of sleeping arrangements. The master bedroom has a king bed, the second bedroom a twin over full bunk, and the third has two twins. The two bathrooms have been re done as well, with lovely earth tone tile and his and her sinks. And don't worry about traipsing off to the Laundromat Sand Dune has a washer and dryer as well. Please note this unit is a duplex, with permanent residents living in the other side of the home, although you will enjoy plenty of privacy and all listed amenities are just for you and your guests.
There's a lot you can do on seven miles of white, sandy beach, and that's exactly what's just outside your door! Of course you can build that perfect sand castle, fly a kite, or grab your pail and shovel and try your hand at clamming. During crab season, head to one of the marinas in Garibaldi or along Nehalem Bay; at the nearby Brighton Marina, you can crab off the dock or rent a boat to explore the bay (and best of all, the friendly marina crew will cook & clean your catch!).
Or just enjoy a stroll with the cool ocean water lapping your toes. Rockaway is close to three county parks Barview, Twin Rocks, and Bayocean where you can hike and bike on trails that meander along the shore and up to heights with spectacular views. Rockaway Beach also has several antique shops and secondhand stores for browsing on the occasional rainy day.
So make Sand Dune your next getaway headquarters, and find out why charming and colorful little Rockaway Beach is the destination of choice for so many travelers seeking that perfect Oregon Coast experience!
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Security Bank Of Texas Drops RCA Rate From 3.51%APY To 3.23%APY Effective 8/1/11
Saturday, July 30, 2011 - 4:00 PM
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There was no notice of this change in the E-statement for the qualification cycle which just completed, nor has there been any other notification. However, the website has been updated with the new APY.
The RCA cap is unchanged at $50K. The RealSaver account APY has dropped from 2% to 1.83% on balances up to $50K.
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@51hh, unless my eyes are playing tricks on me, the Security Bank website is stating 3.23%APY - putting the pure RCA rate at something close to 3.18%.
"Our RealRewards Checking account offers 3.23% Annual Percentage Yield (APY)* and nationwide ATM fee refunds each qualification cycle. Those rewards are automatically transferred into your RealSaver account, where you earn another 1.83% APY* on your savings balance!"
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@51hh it seems we are both right. The bank is offering a RCA with the 3.28% APY, and a RCA with RealSaver at the 3.23%APY. The second one seems to be the better deal if you have over $50K, since you earn 1.83% on the RealSaver funds as long as you meet the RCA requirements.
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Men's hoops heads to Stetson on Sunday
Feb. 17, 2007
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - When the Jacksonville men's basketball team arrived on campus at 3 a.m. on Saturday morning, the Dolphins had no time to celebrate their comeback win on Friday night.
Instead, the Dolphins had to get some rest and quickly get ready for Sunday's game at Stetson, set to tipoff at 5 p.m.
"This is a short turnaround and a very tough road trip, but our guys know that they need to get some rest and get focused on the next game," said JU head coach Cliff Warren. "We know Stetson is going to come out ready to play and we're going to have to match their intensity."
On Friday night, the Dolphins rallied from a six-point deficit in the final 50 seconds on back-to-back 3-pointers by Ben Smith and Jesse Kimbrough to send the game into overtime.
In the extra session, Kimbrough scored the first and the last baskets as the Dolphins won their fourth straight game, 101-97 over Mercer.
Smith scored 28 points in the game, hitting a career-high six 3-pointers which is tied for the fourth highest total in JU history. In just over a week, Smith has seen his career high double from 14 against ETSU to the 28 on Friday, with a 20-point outing against Kennesaw State mixed in between.
Kimbrough was the Dolphins rock in the second half, taking control of the offense when it was stuck in neutral. The sixth-year senior scored 11 points, had five assists and five rebounds in the second half, which almost propelled him to a triple-double.
The icing on the cake was his acrobatic 3-pointer with 0.2 seconds left that sent the game into overtime. It was so good that it made ESPN SportsCenter's Top 10 Plays at #8.
With that win behind them, the Dolphins face a Stetson team that has won two straight at home after a 74-63 win over UNF on Thursday. JU is hot as well, having won four straight and seven of the last eight games.
"Any time you go on the road in this conference, you have to play at the top of your game to have a chance," Warren said.


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Updated 11:53am Tuesday 27th May 2014 in News By Bruce Thain
A man has been charged following an attack which left another man with severe facial injuries.
Mohamed Shafi, 57, of Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware, was charged yesterday by police with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
He was remanded in custody and will appear at Harrow Crown Court on a date in June.
Police were called to Raja Salon in Village Way East, Harrow, on Monday at 1.45 to reports of an attack.
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If you're in San Francisco this weekend make sure to hit up FTC tomorrow night for the release of the limited edition FTC x Fallen Jack Curtin shoe. To go along with the release, they're throwing a party at the store with a performance from Cellski. Full info after the jump.
With so many collaborations hitting daily in which one brand is clearly benefiting from the credibility of another, it's super dope to see one that is based on mutual radness. That's exactly what we get when stalwart DIY skate brand Fallen connects with indie favorite snow brand 686. Check out the video above featuring Jamie Thomas and Michael Akira West as they break down the genesis and fruition of their project together. Some collection previews can be found after the jump.
In a well played collabo, LRG has joined forces with Fallen for an exclusive Tommy Sandoval model, the Coronado. The kick features two tone denim and signature LRG green accents and can be seen in the above edit from Overload getting some action from the man himself. Dope.
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LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) - A large fire continued to burn at a Lubbock County recycling plant near Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport Monday night. Flames broke out around 6 p.m. Asphalt and wood shingles caught fire, along with some other debris.
Fire teams from seven different agencies were called to douse the flames. The large number of crews caused authorities to close the southbound frontage road along Interstate 27 from Keuka Street.
New Deal Fire Chief Randy Teeter tells NewsChannel 11 a worker was at the pile, when a problem with his vehicle sparked a gasoline fire. Teeter says that worker was taken University Medical Center with injuries.
Teeter says the flames spanned a couple hundred yards long, and a hundred yards wide. Crews from New Deal, Shallowater, Wolfforth, West Carlisle, Abernathy, Idalou, and Lubbock were on the scene, along with bulldozers from Lubbock County.
Teeter expected they'll have crews out there for quite a while. "We're probably going to be out here for a while; we were on the last one for about three weeks, and I've got a feeling we're going to be here for a while on this," Teeter said.
The same pile caught fire in 2002. Teeter remembers a fire in June of 2005 and NewsChannel 11 covered a smaller fire there in 2006.
With so many fires, Teeter says crews have created battle plan. Monday night crews believed they had the flames contained. At the high point, Teeter says they had 35-units and 70-crew members battling the blaze.
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Results first: LongTimeSteelersFan won last weeks poll with a resounding 20 votes (52%) with Smiley
Last weeks fun: I got a green one with Penis Palmer
englishsteeler got one with Moore Goode Dick
WVPiratesfan got one too with Drunk Snack
englishsteeler got a few with recs, but no more greenies. I got a couple of those too, but since I am "overseeing" all of this, So I'll only do my greenies.
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At a recent Q&A session, UFC 149 main-eventer and former WEC featherweight champion Urijah Faber was asked about the controversial Chael Sonnen Sonnen, who will get his second crack at UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva at UFC 148, is well-known for his booming personality and controversial statements. Faber is quite the opposite, but he still thinks Sonnen is good for the sport (via MMA Weekly):
"I think this sport needs guys like Chael Sonnen."
"The guy was coming over from the WEC as world champion and then came over and got put on the undercard for the UFC. I think he chose to make a switch and said I need to stand out in this sport and just being the nice, intelligent guy that I am is not enough," explained Faber.
"He probably won't admit to that, but the guy made a switch and decided, hey, I'm gonna stand out in this sport. I'm gonna create my own opportunities and he does it in an interesting way that people either really hate or really love."
Faber's not exactly correct there. Sonnen came back into the promotion at UFC 95 on the main card, where he was swiftly submitted by Demian Maia. Even after that, his bout with Dan Miller at UFC 98 was on the main card as well. Sonnen was also just as vocal when he was deriding Paulo Filho before their bouts in the WEC, it's just that no one was watching.
Either way though, it's an interesting debate - does Chael Sonnen's huge personality help or hinder the sport in general? Or does it even matter in the long run?


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Updated 9:30am Wednesday 21st May 2014 in News
PICTURESQUE Romsley and Hunnington Sports Club has been renovated to ensure it will thrive for years to come.
The Bromsgrove Road cricket ground and bowling green was established in 1927 and members have sanctioned five-a-side football pitches to be added this year.
Bernard Williams, chairman of the club, is delighted with refurbishment of the club house.
He said: "Romsley and Hunnington Sports Club can trace its origins back to 1927, but in 2014 we are witnessing a rebirth of our club.
"The club house has been completely refurbished both inside and out into a very pleasant sports club representing both cricket and crown green bowling whether visitors are enjoying watching a game or having a coffee or a drink and a cob.
He added: "The surroundings of the club house in addition to all new furniture also features a Wendy house for the youngest children to play in.
"The next project will be developing a full play area including five-a-side football for the children of our members.
"And the bowling green is now in the best condition ever thanks to the hard work during a very wet and difficult winter by our bowling green groundsman Derrick Lilley."
The future of the club is in good hands with the junior team attracting big numbers of youngsters.
Mr Williams added: "Youth cricket under the direction of Ollie Taylor continues to develop and expand with over 50 juniors training on Wednesday evenings and fielding teams at all ages from under 10 playing soft ball cricket to teams at under 15 level.
"If your child in interested in cricket at any level why not bring them along on a Wednesday and meet the team of coaches."
The club also fields two teams playing in the Worcestershire Cricket League on a Saturday and one team playing Sunday league cricket .
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November 1, 2011 by NBE Blogger · 1 Comment
By Ray Mernagh
In the first installment of our Big East Preview I gave you the two teams, based on what's known from last year's results and the talent coming in, that should win the league's regular season championship.
In case you missed it the two I pegged were Syracuse and UConn.
Today I look at three teams that can win it, and truth be told, injuries have made me consider making this a foursome or switching out one team for another.
First in line is Pittsburgh (Pitt Tickets).
The Panthers won this thing last year and they return a National Player of the Year candidate in Ashton Gibbs. My two viewings of the Panthers thus far, especially the last one vs a D3 foe, have made me more of a believer than I was beforehand (and they were going to be my third pick regardless). Pitt has a program built on winning Big East games, it's what the staff expects and that expectation is drilled into kids the second they move into their first-year dorm in Oakland. That's all well and good but this years squad features some pieces, some sure to be backup pieces, that would tend to make me feel giddy were I an Oakland Zoo resident. This year the rookies possess, along with one vet without a lot of playing experience, talent that gives the Panthers a squad that potentially can roll as deep and thick as ONYX used to back in the day while scaring opposing coaches as much as Sticky Fingas scared the parents of daughters who loved his crew.
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By Ray Mernagh
I have a job separate from this one that, while not as fulfilling, happens to pay my mortgage every month.
At that job there's a lady from West Virginia, Maggie who, aside from being a wonderful person and a dear friend, is a huge fan of Big East basketball. At least five times a day, like clockwork, Maggie will say "I love the Big East Ray, why do they have to do this?" over the cubicle wall that makes eye contact between us impossible unless we're both standing.
"It's dead Maggie," I'll say. "It ain't right, but it's dead." And then I'll hear the reservation sink in through her sigh that travels over the wall…until she says it again a few hours later. I feel like a cold hearted bastard telling a little kid there's no Santa Claus. But as we all know, Big East basketball is, within the next few years, dead as we know it.
It's a funny thing too, because Maggie isn't talking about Big East football — although she and her husband Terry never miss a WVU football game. Nope, she's talking about hoops, Huggs, and all the magical sh!t that goes with that combination when you place it within the Big East — New York City, Madison Square Garden at Big East Tournament time and the sea of Mountaineer fans that love the fact that they're a part of such a fantastic league.
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Because I do not not watch hockey (nor will I ever seeing as I think it's the worst professional sport this country has) I was unaware that they actually did an All-Star Game draft featuring captains. While I do not think civility would be maintained if it were tried in the NBA, this does not stop me from thinking that this would be a FANTASTIC idea. It would be the closest thing to the WWE meeting the NBA without any in-ring action. I learned of the notion on Simmons' mailbag:
Without doing a massive quote, he proposed the captains would be Wade and Kobe and the first part of the draft would be drafting the starters that were voted in first. Also a good move, in my opinion. Here are the teams:
Team Wade: LeBron James (1), Chris Paul (3), Carmelo Anthony (5), Amar'e Stoudemire (7).
Team Kobe: Dwight Howard (2), Kevin Durant (4), Derrick Rose (6), Blake Griffin (8).
I agree that I think that part of the draft would go in that direction. He also did a bench draft, but I am less interested. So, who would win? Who would your bench draft be? Would you draft the teams differently? Personally, I think team Kobe slaughters team LeBron because of the difference in size and explosiveness. Durant is a better scorer than Melo, Blake is more explosive than Amar'e, Rose is more explosive than Paul and, well, Team Wade has no real center.