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This is a great day for your social life, Capricorn. Social gatherings are easy and uplifting, and everyone seems to be getting along—no hidden agendas or slippery dealings. Enjoy being part of a mutually supportive group, and take this opportunity to make new friends.
Week of July 15–July 21
As the week begins, the first quarter moon—half bright, half dark—is in the star sign of Libra, symbolizing the polarity and unity of relationships, the meeting of the visible with the invisible, and the connection of the conscious with the unconscious. The stars suggest surrendering to deep feelings, exploring emotional intensity, and receiving sudden bursts of intuitive perception, which flash like summer lightning.
On Wednesday, rebellious Uranus, the planet of freedom, begins a five-month retrograde period, urging us to undertake the inner work necessary to embrace dynamic transformation. He calls for revolution, and to overthrow whatever constrains us, so this could be a time of dazzling epiphanies, brilliant revelations, and major breakthroughs.
Uranus continues to be in conflict with Pluto (the planet of death and transformation), and this confrontation defines a turbulent era of sweeping change on the world stage. On a personal level, this suggests that we take a moment to catch our breath, deal with separation issues, and come to terms with recent loss. By learning to let go, we find that we can move forward.
On Saturday, Mercury will end his retrograde period, signaling that communications will begin to surge ahead, and negotiations, such as the signing of important contracts, can unrestrictedly resume. But patience will still be required—particularly on Friday and for several days afterward—as Mercury seems to stand still before going direct, taking his time to regain his sprightly speed.
Also on Saturday, a thrilling astrological aspect unfolds as Mars (the planet of action) will form an exact, harmonious relationship to Saturn (the planet of manifestation) and Neptune (the planet of imagination). These three will join together in the element of flowing, feeling water to create a Grand Trine. This powerful trinity proclaims that now is the time to take action in accord with our dreams and to manifest a new reality!


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Members of the Waco Tea Party say they are among the conservative groups that were unfairly targeted by the IRS.
Located along the banks of the Brazos River, Waco with its strong conservative base was an easy place to organize a Tea Party group. Michael Simon got the ball rolling in 2009. Since then the Waco Tea Party has grown from a handful of members to several thousand. What wasn't easy, says Simon, was getting a 501( c ) 4 non-profit status from the IRS.
"I think outrage surpassed a long time ago, now it's you have a bitter taste in your mouth over it," said Simon.
It all began when this letter arrived in 2012. The IRS wanted more information about the organization. The request, with a warning about being untruthful, made it clear for the local Tea Party faithful the simple application process was about to become very difficult.
"Almost immediately, when you start reading these requests, you're looking at it like, this isn't right," said Simon.
The IRS 20 item to do list appears to range from the quizzical to intrusive to ridiculous. They wanted radio interview transcripts, articles, social media postings, a list of donors, volunteers, and board members as well as if any of them had political aspirations or had relationships with candidates. According to Simon, this fight was more than a distraction. He suspects it was intended to suppress participation in the political process.
"It really did silence and it was intimidating to be receiving, this was one of several letters we received," said Simon.
After a two year battle the Waco Tea Party received one last letter in March, a notification its tax status was finally granted.
According to a spokesperson with a law firm that's representing Tea Party organizations across the nation, they know of four groups in Texas targeted by the IRS. Along with Waco, they include San Antonio, Allen, and Tarrant County."
President Obama joined a bi-partisan outcry earlier this week for more than an apology.
"If you've got the IRS operating in anything less than a neutral and nonpartisan way, then that is outrageous, it is contrary to our traditions and people have to be held accountable and it's gotta be fixed," said the President.
Internal IRS documents indicate the targeting of conservative groups may have started in 2010. Organizations were flagged for extra scrutiny if they had names that included words like Tea Party, patriot, we the people, take back the country as well as 9/12 which is associated with Glen Beck. With the how established Tea Party leaders want to know why.
"I want to see a full investigation, I want to see Congress act I want to see an independent investigation I want to find out exactly what's going on."
Until that happens the Waco group has posted its own request to the IRS for an individual apology.
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APMP Qualification for PRINCE2 Practitioners Blended Learning Course
Watch this video to hear David Atkinson, Fellow of the APM and APMP trainer talk about the new course from ILX:
The ever changing and dynamic nature of today's projects highlights the need for pro-active management of people, the project strategy and approach, along with the application of sound commercial and project management techniques.
The APMP is an internationally recognised knowledge based qualification (IPMA Level D) that enables you to understand the breadth of skills required to successfully manage a project undertaking. This blended programme recognises the prior attainment of the PRINCE2 Practitioner Qualification and only tests those areas that have not previously been examined.
The syllabus for the APMP for PRINCE2 Practitioner recognises prior learning and achievement. This qualification is based upon the Body of Knowledge v5 and assesses the breadth of knowledge in all areas of project management from strategic and commercial implications, to technical, organisational and people management skills required to participate effectively in project management. Areas covered include:
- Context of project management
- Planning and strategy
- Executing the strategy
- Techniques
- Business and commercial
- Organisation and governance
- People and profession
This is blended learning pack which includes e-learning and a two day tutor-led workshop which includes a shortened APMP examination on the final day.
What's Included
The course contains:
- "Getting Started with APMP" e-learning - CD will not expire and acts as a great reference tool after passing the exam
- APM Body of Knowledge 5th Edition
- Two-day workshop, to be booked up to 12 months after purchase - see all dates and locations
- APMP exam fee
- Full tutorial support via email and telephone whilst you study
- Complements previous learning and qualification
- Improves ability to plan and manage projects
- Increases personal confidence in dealing with project matters
- e-learning is proven to increase retention of learning and is accessible from any location
Candidates must already hold the PRINCE2 Practitioner Qualification and would benefit from having a minimum of two years relevant practical experience of Project Management.
On the last day of the course there will be a two hour examination. Using essay style questions you will have to:
- Answer 6 questions from 10
- Achieve an average score of 55% to pass
Target Audience
The course is designed for individuals who have already gained the PRINCE2 Practitioner Qualification. Candidates are expected from both the Public and Private Sector including those working in the management of projects ranging from individual assignments through to those working on large capital or change projects. This includes:
- Project Managers
- Project Office Personnel
- Project Team Members
- Recently appointed Project Officers
Why Blended Learning?
ILX combines interactive computer based training courses with intensive workshops which have been proven to significantly increase pass rates and students' confidence in the subject matter.
Taking time out of the office for most people is difficult which is why this solution works extremely well. The initial part of the learning process is achieved by using a computer based approach with interactive CD-ROM. Each delegate is able to progress at his/her own pace on an individual basis and repeat sessions where necessary to obtain a better understanding.
The second part of the learning process is tutor led in a short but intensive workshop. This enables delegates to consolidate and extend their understanding of the fundamental principles of the subject.
What Have Others Said About The Course?
The course was exceptionally challenging but rewarding. I completed PRINCE2 as it was the most accepted qualification for Project Management however I'm so glad I choose to do the APMP for PRINCE2 Practitioners course. As with PRINCE2 course which I also did with ILX, the organisation, materials, tutoring and structure was faultless.
PRINCE2 provides a methodology but the APMP course gives you the tools to implement and tailor it to fit your industry and the project in hand. I personally feel that the two courses together give a student a broad and comprehensive knowledge of Project Management as a whole. The blended course allows PRINCE2 professionals to gain the APMP by complementing their prior knowledge without duplication."
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...all things you will experience at a gospel music concert or church setting with this talented family. The Thurstons have performed in churches, fairs, festivals and auditoriums in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Florida, Tennessee, Georgia and many other states as well.
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How could anyone forget where they were on Sept. 11, 2001? I was going to visit my sister in Las Vegas. I arrived at the Manchester, N.H., airport at 7 a.m. for my Southwest flight, checked in, passed through security, bought the Boston Globe and boarded the plane for Las Vegas. I was talking with my seat partners as the plane backed out onto the tarmac. The plane taxied to the end of the tarmac and stopped. (Usually, you take off immediately.) We waited, and the pilot told us that we had to return to the terminal.
"We may be taking off in one hour, and if you go through security you will not be able to board the plane again." I began to see the luggage being off-loaded. I still had no idea of the disaster. I waited 15 minutes and decided to get something to eat. The horror that greeted me was overwhelming. I could not believe what I saw on the TV monitors. The towers were on fire, and the black smoke billowing from the buildings. I claimed my luggage and drove home to Beverly and was welcomed by my relieved family and friends.
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The day of 9/11, I sat down in from of the TV with my coffee and breakfast. One of the Twin Towers was on fire. It shocked me. Then I called my daughter on the phone. She had a day care. I said, "Have the kids find something to occupy themselves and turn on the TV." Just as she did, a plane went into the other tower.
My grandson worked for the Fire Department in New York when all this was happening. I was a wreck. Later that morning, he called me and said he was in Massachusetts with a buddy who also was a New York fireman.


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Everyone is talking who the Jets fans should root for in the Superbowl. 99% say root for the Giants. Not me though. What about New England? I'd rather die than root for the Pats. Still though there are some reasons to root for them. Still I will not. I'm going to remain Neutral and just enjoy it as a casual sports observer. I'm no means suggesting you should do the same, it's up to you. I'm just going to lay out why I'm doing what I'm doing.
First off, let's start with why I'm rooting for the Pats. Err.... umm... well I don't have much. The best I can think of is that one it'll motivate Rex and the Jets next year. If they can't get motivated after this, to paraphrase Rex "then we don't deserve to be here." Another reason is Brady. As much as I hate him and his life, I have to say if he played for any other team and was any other player, I'd want him to avenge his biggest loss to the Giants. Seeing as he's still Thomas Brady, it's a moot point. The last point is that they have Shaun Ellis, a class act and Jet I admired, who I want to see win one before he retires. Also, perhaps obvious, I want them to win so the Giants lose.
Why I'll root against them. They're the F'ing Pats. Obnoxious, cheating, and napkin writing, they are our biggest rivals and for that I loathe everything about their organization. I hate everything about them, mostly because everyone I knew in high school became a Pats fan overnight. I'd say more reasons, but I'm trying to keep it PG.
On to the Giants: Why do I want the Giants to win. Simple to keep the Pats from winning. Also, they are a NY team who overcame a lot this year to get where they were. (Speaking of, what is it with Coughlin being on the hotseat and the Giants making the Superbowl.) Beating the Pats again would also be pretty sweet. Also, it is always nice to bet a Boston team in any sport, they have been the most spoiled fanbase in the last decade.
Why do I root against the Giants. Fat cessa for one. Also because they already have had one in 07, and another SB would make their fans even more obnoxious. Second, Brandon Jacobs, who is probably the worst class act in football. I can't stand the guy for how he runs his mouth (remember the magazine article) and backs it up by being the worst short yardage back ever for his size.. Last but not least, the Giants tweet. Yeah, talk about classless from an organization that is supposedly classy. Also this : Giants story on Big Blue. The last line truly irks me. Any sympathy I had for you went out the door with that one.
So there's my reasons. I cannot bring to root for one team over the other. Nor do I hate team more than the other. In fact, I hate them both equally.
There is one deity I will root for and actively pray for. It's the Beer God(s), because I'm going to need a lot of it to survive watching the Superbowl this year. I'm hoping they don't run out for my family's sake.
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Emanuel Leaving White House; Chicago Mayor Run No Cakewalk
Rahm Emanuel, the White House chief of staff who surprised many back in April when he said it was "no secret" he would like to be mayor of Chicago, will announce Friday (tomorrow) he is stepping down and will return to the Windy City — and is likely to pursue the mayoralty that Richard Daley is leaving after 21 years.
The news has been confirmed by NPR's David Schaper.� President Obama is expected to make remarks about Emanuel at 11:05 a.m. Friday.
Emanuel has been a larger-than-life presence in the administration, with nearly every major decision made at the White House needing a sign-off from him, everything from Afghanistan to health care.� He is expected to be replaced as chief of staff by Pete Rouse, who is Emanuel's deputy and who served as Obama's CoS during his brief time in the Senate.� Many reports say Rouse may be only a temporary replacement, but that may not necessarily be the case.
Emanuel joined Obama after just three terms in the House, where as chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee he was instrumental in winning control of the House in 2006.� But he was never an ideologue, more interested in results, or a candidate's chances of winning, than satisfying any litmus tests set by others.� Which is one reason many on the left soured on him.
Long thought to have ambitions to become speaker, his decision to leave Congress in 2009 was a surprise.� But so was Daley's decision to leave as mayor.� (See Junkie posts, Sept. 7 and Sept. 9.)
Emanuel is expected to officially announce his candidacy in the next couple of weeks, after what Chicago Sun-Times' Lynn Sweet reports will be a "listening tour" of the city's neighborhoods.� The candidate filing deadline is Nov. 22.� The primary is Feb. 22, 2011.
With his name recognition and ability to raise money in a hurry, Emanuel has to be considered a leading candidate, along with Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart.� But there are plenty of other possibles, including Reps. Danny Davis & Luis Gutierrez, former Sen. Carol Moseley Braun, state Sen. James Meeks, and who knows how many city aldermen.� But it might not be a cakewalk.� As the Wall Street Journal's Douglas Belkin notes, Emanuel was "raised in the suburbs and, though he represented the North Side in Congress for three terms, has relatively weak ties to the city and a limited natural constituency. During his tenure in the Obama administration, he has alienated progressives, unions and even some in the Jewish community—of which he is a part."
Trivia:� The last person to go from Congress to the Chicago mayoralty was Harold Washington, in 1983.� Another one, Bobby Rush, tried but failed miserably against Daley in 1999, as did Danny Davis, not yet a member of Congress, in 1991.


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QCA first responders say a professional boat driver for a competitive water skiing team was crucial to Sunday's river rescue.
"We hopped in the boat with some other fire department people and went down to the dam to see what we could do." Brint Burrill has been navigating the Rock River for more than 30 years, driving a boat typically used to pull skiers. Without his boat and knowledge of the river, the rescue on the Rock may never have happened.
"It was Sunday evening when they do their shows out there and the boat was in the water at that time," said Rock Island Fire Chief, Jim Fobert. That's when fire crews and other first responders got the idea to ask the "Backwater" boater for help.
"With the experience we have driving the boat," Burrill said, "I can put it right where you want me to put it." And he did. But Burrill still had to blindly maneuver the craft while emergency crews figured out what to do next.
"We couldn't see anything over the dam at all. No jet skis, no people, nothing," Burrill said. "The whole rescue was done via radio telling us what to do, where to go and that's really how it transpired."
First responders commend Burrill's ability to maneuver the boat like he did.
"When they were at the center of the dam they let the rope go and what happened was that rope floated down over the dam and he was able to catch on to it," Chief Fobert explained that without Burrill's knowledge of the river and the dam, things may have turned out differently.
He's modest but he understands the crucial role he played in Sunday's river rescue.
"After the fact, several hours later, it was kind of significant to the fact that we actually saved a guy," Burrill said. "But it's too bad that we didn't get there soon enough so that maybe we could have saved both of them."
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ORANGE BEACH -- A new family activity complex is opening March 1 at The Wharf in Orange Beach.
Sharky's Family Adventure Park will have eighteen holes of mini-golf.... and several "high ropes" courses.
Two "Sky Trails" use cables, ropes, boards, and platforms to create a challenging obstacle course.
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After bowling almost 100 overs in the past two Tests, data from Australia\'\'s support staff highlights that Starc is at serious risk of breaking down if he continues playing, Conn wrote in his column for News.com.au. That he is just 22 and has only six Tests to his credit reinforces that view, meaning he will play just one of the next two Tests. It will be devastating for Starc missing the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, the biggest day on the cricketing calendar, he added. A significant injury now means he would struggle to prove his fitness for the Indian tour from mid February and fall back in the queue for the Ashes mid-year, he further wrote. Conn added: This is not the first time Australia will use its often talked about rotation policy but it will be the most contentious after Starc claimed 14 wickets in the past two Tests, including a match-winning 5-63 on the last day in Hobart.
Pattinson, who has broken down four times this year, is currently out with a side strain suffered during the second Test against South Africa in Adelaide, he added. Last season the sports science data showed that Pattinson was in danger of breaking down in the Sydney Test, and did, but he had made such a big impact in Melbourne it was considered worth the risk. Things have clearly changed. Starc will not be risked, he further wrote.


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January 17, 2003
Albany- Cold weather is here, and temperatures may drop as low as 18 degrees.
Many South Georgians are dressing warmer, as well as finding ways to keep their houses toasty. South Georgians are trying to keep warm. Workers at Home Depot say it seems as though the low temperatures came out of nowhere, and now, they can't keep heaters on the shelves.
The chill of winter arrives in South Georgia this weekend, and most people plan to avoid the cold by staying indoors, so they're buying heaters.
Some like, T. Brimm have outdoor jobs and can't avoid the Arctic blast, so he bought an outdoor heater to help. Brimm isn't alone. Home Depot workers say the lower temperatures have helped increase their sales. Heaters and firewood are leaving the shelves so fast it's making heads spin.
Another way people are preparing is by getting their antifreeze checked. A-1 Radiator Service owner Jerry Holden says it's important because weak anti-freeze will not keep your car's engine block from freezing when the temperature really drops. If that happens, you'll learn and expensive lesson.
So from buying heaters to making sure your car is winter ready, South Georgians are doing all they can to get ready for the cold.
It is also important to get ready for low temperatures. To allow water to drip from outdoor faucets, so when you wake up your pipes won't be frozen. Temperatures are expected to be in the low temperatures all weekend, so remember to bundle up and keep warm.
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There was a glitch on the feed of the UFC 132 post-fight press conference last night, so since you're probably with the vast majority who weren't there live, here are a few highlights with the headliners talking about their terrific bantamweight clash.
After the jump, a bonus quote from Dominick Cruz on his post-fight interview on UFC.com.
"I really felt that I had the opportunity to either make history or become history, and everything inside me said I was going to make history this evening, and I did it... I wanted to go out there and get that loss back. I'm undefeated, now, baby. I think [the win] will get people to quit asking me if I'm going to get that loss back from Urijah, because I got it."
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When Mary Liford's fourth grade students at Fort Craig School of Dynamic Learning saw news reports of the earthquake devastation in Haiti, they wanted to do something to help. Liford thought the students had a good thought, but didn't want to burden parents with an expensive fundraiser, especially with the sluggish economy.
Bake sales, however, are usually a win-win situation. So early in the week of Jan. 19, Liford sent a letter home with each of the 60 students in the three fourth grade classrooms and asked parents to bake something for a Haiti bake sale. Parents brought their baked goods in the following Thursday.
The next day was Family Gathering, a weekly event held in the gym at Fort Craig. Students set up the bake sale tables and sold the goodies. Before school was out for the day, the other Fort Craig students were invited to come to the gym at 2:30 so they could shop as well.
"In one day we raised $959 and 12 cents," said Liford. "I could not believe it. I would have been thankful if we could have raised $100."
On Jan. 28, Chris Davis of the Blount County Chapter of American Red Cross, stopped by the school and accepted funds on behalf of the Red Cross response in Haiti.


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Racism addresed, and LGBTQIA taken in stride; Which games do this?
So, I was thinking this over and wondered which games include these elements? The only game I can think of is Valkyria Chronicles.
In VC there are the Darcsens-- an entire race of people who are looked down upon, hated, and actively shunned away and used for slave labor for various plot related reasons. By the time the game starts we are in a slightly more progressive era where there are lots of tolerant people willing to help and befriend Darcsens but there is still plenty of lingering hate as well as pockets of ongoing abuse of human rights. I'm not going to try and over sell this angle because VC isn't really a dark game (as you can probably tell from the art style) but nonetheless this racism is a deliberate plot element used to craft the flavor of wartime Galia (the nation this game takes place in)
Adding to the progressive era feeling is the fact that many of the recruits in the militia squad that you command appear to be queer. This is never really talked about in the game and just seems like an oh-by-the-way type of thing. We have the outright gay, possibly transgendered Jann Walker who is infatuated with beef cake Largo, the lesbian Dallas Wyatt who is head over heels for leading lady Alicia, and the bisexual Ted Ustinov who while obviously enjoying the company of both men and women soldiers, isn't actually smitten with anyone and is defined more greatly by his passion for comedy and the limelight. There are more that span several games.
Each squad member has a distinct personality that impacts their play style. Because of this no two units are the same even when they are the same class of solider. Some characters will overspend ammo in a nervous fit while others relish the opportunity to set foot on the stage of combat even going as far as to stash extra ammo for an increased kill count. It is through these personalities that we get a glimpse of Galia's Sociopolitical situation. Some soldiers intensely hate imperials (the invading force) while others are indifferent about country origin. As a result haters have stat bonuses or penalties when close to imperials depending on if they get fired up or nervous and the intensity of their feelings.
Predictably, racism and gender play a part in forming a soldier's personality which in turn informs their preferred play style. A Darcsen hater won't do well with a Darcsen squad-mate and as a result will incur penalties when crossing paths with one which may foil your strategy without sufficient foresight. Meanwhile sending out Largo and Jann as a two man wrecking team will pretty much ruin the imperial army's day as they tag-team to demolish tanks left and right.
Valkyria Chronicles incorporates these hot topic issues very tactfully. You never feel like they are beating a moral into you nor is anything insulting, coddling, or distasteful. These issues just exist and it is your job as squad commander to balance these facts of life to turn your rag tag team into a functioning instrument of war while remembering that your squad is made up of real people with real personalities and that they aren't just faceless goons following orders to their demise. What other games do this or similar?


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For decades, 9-ball has been the darling of televised pool for its explosive open break and pocketing action.
9-ball is a rotation game. You shoot at the lowest numbered ball on the table, with the caveat that if the 9-ball falls on any shot anytime, even on the break, it's a win! Take full advantage of 9-Ball's rules for your benefit.
The balls numbered one through nine are racked in a diamond shape, the 1-ball in front (so the player may hit it as proscribed first without added difficulty) and the 9-ball in the center (for added protection from pocketing on the open break).
Beginners forget to hide the 9-ball in the center. If the nine is moved to another position, a pro or hustler could sink it on the break or soon after most every time to win.
You must hit the lowest numbered ball first with the cue ball. Following that hit, one of the ten balls on the table must touch a rail or sink in a pocket or your opponent receives ball-in-hand.
Skilled 9-Ball players always have an eye to the strategy of pocketing the 9-ball early for the win.
The above are the rules and strategy at their most basic but there are warnings ahead as first class 9-Ball takes much time to learn. The game of 9-Ball is a shark pool where hustlers find victims swimming in abundance.
Typical rule additions include the "Three Foul Rule" where three fouls or scratches on three consecutive turns end the game. Of note, the rule is enforced only if the opposing player has verbally announced when two fouls have been "achieved" before the third infraction is made. Skilled hustlers often position the balls to make their prey foul three times to lose the game.
The "Push Rule" allows the incoming player (following the break shot only) to shoot the cue ball anywhere without touching the lowest ball for a safety or defensive play. The other player may accept the new position or force the person who made the push to shoot again and attempt a regular shot. Again, the hustler is well placed to start hiding the cue ball immediately.
On the next page are the three mistakes intermediates make the most often when playing 9-Ball. Be cautious.


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(see Information Week via Aviran's Place in his posting on "U.S. Grants Patent For AJAX")
the USPTO issued Patent No. 7,000,180 for "Methods, systems, and processes for the design and creation of rich-media applications via the internet".
The Abstract of that patent reads as follows:
"Rich-media applications are designed and created via the Internet. A host computer system, containing processes for creating rich-media applications, is accessed from a remote user computer system via an Internet connection. User account information and rich-media component specifications are uploaded via the established Internet connection for a specific user account. Rich-media applications are created, deleted, or modified in a user account via the established Internet connection. Rich-media components are added to, modified in, or deleted from scenes of a rich-media application based on information contained in user requests. After creation, the rich-media application is viewed or saved on the host computer system, or downloaded to the user computer system via the established Internet connection. In addition, the host process monitors the available computer and network resources and determines the particular component, scene, and application versions, if multiple versions exist, that most closely match the available resources."
When one reads the extent of the patent claim, the only conclusion that one can reach about the United States Patent Office (USPTO) for granting this ridiculously broad patent is that the USPTO must be staffed in part by absolute incompetents. To these we can add the mass of backward Congressional legislators who are unable to draft modern and sensible patent legislation suitable for the internet age. Lastly, we find an ineffectual legal community which spends inordinate amounts of its time playing politician and e.g. browbeating Supreme Court nominees or the President of the United States, rather than directing their professional attention to urgent matters of law, which should be their job.
Our comment to all concerned is: WAKE UP!
Is it really possible that the clueless people at the USPTO, legislators in Congress and the legal community as a whole can be so stupid as to allow these kinds of patents to be granted as a matter of prevailing law? It is simply unbelievable. We do not understand it. Eolas, NTP and now the similarly obscure Balthaser Online, Inc.
Based on the Eolas and NTP patent cases as well as this newly granted patent, we think that the U.S. Patent Laws should be renamed "Scam Enablement Laws".
AJAX and the use of rich media on the internet are technologies which have slowly developed over time through the work of thousands of people around the world. An internet-based patent for any such technology is a contradiction in terms. It is the global state of the art in the internet community which drives innovation and not individuals "inventing things" for that community. The latter puts the cart before the horse. All major internet innovations such as rich media are obvious to any professional in the field - there is nothing "inventive" about them on the part of any so-called patent inventors - what a scam. Rather, the trick is to implement clearly obvious "next step developments" by writing code that is workable and can be commercially exploited, which is a completely different matter.
Writing workable code is in turn dependent on the state of the art of computer technology. We can think of many new applications that we would like to see enabled on our computer screen, but no home computer or graphic card thus far has the ability to implement them because of speed and memory limitations. For example, we want all of our interfaces to be instant 3-D WYSIWYG applications, without any noticeable intervening programs. AJAX is heading in that direction, but "invention" is limited by the state of the art of hardware. Indeed, our Windows installation freezes regularly simply because we push it to the limits. Innovation is thus greatly dependent on hardware improvements. The richer the text, the greater the burden on resources. Innovation on the internet is inextricably intertwined with developments in all of the ancillary industries.
Many patents being granted today can be compared to a Neolithic man who claims to have invented the automobile, but was only hindered to produce it because of the lack of invention in his day of steel and the wheel, not to mention combustible fuel motors and glass.
That some company now claims to be the patent owner for rich media applications on the internet is beyond the pale. It is a modern Alice in Wonderland tale, more Kafkaesque than Kafka.
Worse, it is an anathema to the human spirit. All of that idle chatter everywhere about God and religion, caricatures of prophets, evolution and creation, intelligent design, and what not. No field of human activity proves better our humble primate origins than the state of patents and patent law in the United States. We are right in the middle of a global crowd of baboons, and the baboons are us.
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We extend a hat tip here for his reference to the China Law Blog by Dan Harris, Steve Dickinson of Harris & Moure.
We have blogrolled both blawgs.
Crossposted to EU Pundit.
We extend a hat tip here for his reference to the China Law Blog by Dan Harris, Steve Dickinson of Harris & Moure.
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Date of News Release: 05/12/2007
(Mayfield, KY.) - Brian Wiegand was northbound on Ky 139 with the right away. Michael R. Hamilton was westbound on KY 272 stopped at a stop sign. Michael R. Hamilton thought it was a 4-way stop sign at the intersection and proceeded across KY 139 on Ky 272. Brian Wiegand attempted to avoid a collision but was unable to avoid Michael R. Hamilton and struck Michael R. Hamilton in the driver's door. All occupants (Felicia Whittaker, Jessica Keenan Brandi Cordero) and drivers (Michael R. Hamilton & Brian Wiegand) were transported to Trigg Co Hospital. KSP assisted by Trigg Co Sheriff Office, Trigg Co Rescue Squad and Trigg Co EMS.


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A History of Panoramic Image Creation
Adapted from Mastering Digital Panoramic Photography (Rocky Nook)
By Harald Woeste
What Do I Need?
Rotating panorama camera lenses pan laterally during the shot and typically cover an angle of view of about 140°. This represents about the same view that the human eye can cover if you hold your head still and move your eyes from side to side, resulting in a natural- looking field of view, but with unnatural distortion of straight lines.
Rotating cameras rotate around their own axis and are capable of producing 360° cylindrical views. The general look of the images they produce is similar to those produced by cameras with rotating lenses, with some distortion of straight lines but with a more unusual 360° field of view.
The recent digitization of many photographic processes has led to especially rapid development in the field of 360° panoramas. Special rotating digital cameras capture images row by row using a process similar to a conventional scanner. In addition, computers can be used to simulate the cylindrical, slightly distorted images produced by rotating cameras or cameras with rotating lenses using source material produced by a conventional digital or analog camera. Specialized software "stitches" sequences of individual images together to form panoramas. Ideally, stitched panoramas are not identifiable as such and appear to have been taken in one shot. Used creatively, a computer can help you produce stitched images that are technically superior to conventionally produced images, and which have an aesthetically enhanced appearance. Stitching makes it possible to shoot not only vertically limited cylindrical images, but also 360° × 180° spherical images. This was impossible to achieve using analog photographic techniques, as even the most extreme fisheye lens always includes the tripod in its field of view.
Even though the original aim of panorama photography was to produce images with large angles of view, stitching techniques are also used to produce conventional-looking images using mulitiple source images. Landscape photographers often use this technique to produce high-resolution, wide-format photos that would otherwise require the use of a special panorama camera or a large-format camera. Scientists also use similar techniques to produce ultra-high resolution documentary images, such as the 16-gigapixel (172,181 × 93,611 pixel) image of Leonardo da Vinci's "Last Supper", constructed from 1,677 separate images (viewable at haltadefinizione.com).
All-Around Digital—Shooting Panoramas Using a Conventional Camera and a VR Panoramic Tripod Head
Panorama photos and digital technology complement each other very well and provide us with previously unimaginable creative flexibility. The creation of some types of panoramas is only possible since the advent of digital image processing. While rotating digital cameras produce the necessary shot (or, more accurately, image file) in one go, they are nevertheless highly specialized, inflexible, and very expensive. Using conventional cameras with specialized accessories to produce similar results is becoming increasingly simple. A digital compact camera or DSLR used together with a Virtual Reality tripod head ("VR head") and appropriate software can produce results comparable with those from expensive, rotating cameras. The only disadvantage is that this approach involves a more complex workflow with many more individual production steps. This technique is very versatile and relatively inexpensive (although there is no limit to the amount you can spend on equipment, should you want to), and is currently the most popular way to produce high-quality digital panoramas.
Digital Panorama Image
Overview of camera types and the images they produce.
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Wake App is a geo-located alarm: select your destination on the map, this application will alert you when you are reaching your destination.
A must-have-app for train or coach travellers.
Usage instructions:
- On start: find your destination on the map, than tap "Start" button, the map will close and the application is now running in background: the GPS service periodically checks the distance from your destination.
- On arrival: a notification (sound + vibration) alerts you that you're approaching your destination, tap on the notification to stop it.
- Destination cancellation: open Wake App and tap "Stop" button to stop the application.
- Destination change: in order to modify your destination, open Wake App and tap "Stop", then choose your new destination and tap "Start" button.


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CENTRAL ILLINOIS -- The FBI announced Wednesday that they are searching for a serial bank robber who has struck banks here in Illinois.
The subject has been dubbed as "The Ray-Bandit," because of the the Ray Ban-style glasses he has worn during some of the robberies.
The suspect has robbed banks in Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Virginia, California, Nebraska, and Indiana between the dates of July 30 and November 5 of this year. In Illinois, he has robbed banks in Moline, Edwardsville, Collinsville and Milan.
The suspect is described as being between 5'8'' to 6'0'' tall and weighing between 200 and 215 pounds.
The subject has worn disguises, including fake beards and false teeth. He is known to dye his hair different colors. He may also have a gap in his front teeth. He always wears something on his fingertips, described by tellers as both band-aids and as rubber thimbles.
He always wears a long sleeve shirt, possibly to cover tattoos on his arms. In some of the bank robberies, he uses a small slip of paper type-written as a demand note.
The subject has also worn a baseball-style cap, displaying a Ford Shelby Cobra logo.
The subject may be driving a tan or gray Hyundai Elantra GLS model (2001-2003). The vehicle is an older model with a rear spoiler and a broken passenger-side brake light. He has used this vehicle in all of the bank robberies, with the exception of the robberies in Virginia. In Virginia, he used a red compact car, possibly a Toyota Prius V.


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Linux on IA-64The port of Linux to the IA-64 architecture, co-designed by HP and Intel, started over 2 years ago at HPLabs with the initial toolchain and kernel work. In spring of 1999, the IA-64 Linux project (formerly Trillian project) was formed with the goal of creating a single, complete and fully optimized port of Linux to IA-64 with the intent to release it to the Open Source Community. This cooperative effort includes companies like Caldera, IBM, Intel, SGI, Redhat/Cygnus, SuSe, TurboLinux, VA Linux Systems. Since last February the source code for the kernel, libraries, compiler, bootloader as well as most of the architecture specifications have been released to the public making it possible to disclose more information about the effort.
We start with a quick overview of the IA-64 architecture. Then we move to the kernel and describe some internals including virtual memory, system calls, interrupts and IA-32 emulation code. Next, we cover the user level with a quick update on compilers, C, math libraries, X11, Java as well as standard Linux distributions.
In the last part, we describe the newly released IA-64 SDK for Linux IA-32. This collection of software includes the HP IA-64 instruction set simulator which makes it possible to run user level Linux/ia64 applications as well as the Linux/ia64 kernel on a regular Linux/ia32 system. Also bundled with the simulator is a development environment called NUE (Native User Environment) which allows easy porting and development of applications by creating the illusion of running on the real hardware.
Stephane Eranian Ph.D.Stephane is employed at HP Labs where he has been working on the Linux port to IA-64 since 1998. His research interests include high-performance Internet systems and operating systems design. Before joining HP, he was working on his Ph.D. at Chorus Systems in France.
He holds a D.E.A. (B.Sc degree) in Operating systems from Universite PARIS 6 and a Doctorate (Ph.D. degree) in Computer Science from Universite PARIS 7, France.
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An extraordinary novel of love, war, and art, based on the turbulent real-life romance of legendary photojournalists Gerda Taro and Robert Capa
Artists, Jews, nonconformists, exiles. Gerta Pohorylle meets AndrÉ Friedmann in Paris in 1935 and is drawn to his fierce dedication to justice, journalism, and the art of photography. Assuming new names, Gerda Taro and Robert Capa travel together to Spain, Europes most harrowing war zone, to document the rapidly intensifying turmoil of the Spanish Civil War. In the midst of the peril and chaos of brutal conflict, a romance for the ages is born, marked by passion and recklessness . . . until tragedy intervenes.
Already published to international acclaim, Waiting for Robert Capa is an exhilarating tale of art and loveand a moving tribute to all those who risk their lives to document the worlds violent transformations.
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Susana Fortes is a native of Spain. Her novels have been translated into almost twenty languages, and she is the winner of numerous literary awards, including the Premio Nuevos Narradores, the Premio Primavera, the Premio de la CrÍtica, and, for Waiting for Robert Capa, the Premio Fernando Lara. She is a regular contributor to El PaÍs as well as various cinema and literature magazines.
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Happy Friday... I'm linking up with The Gypsy Mama, which makes it even more of a happy one. Writing without thinking twice, breathing light, joining with other friends. Lovely. Hope your day is great, all. Thanks for stopping by. If you can, take a peak at what others are up to as they talk about the word for today..Together.
I wish there was an easy joke with a nice punchline for all the things that seem to go wrong in a body. Even for a girl who can come up with a thousand sunny days in the forecast to trump that one rainy day, it still doesn't quite make sense when your body feels like it fails you or what needs to fit together just doesn't. This has been a battle of mine for years. But the more I told myself 'I'll keep looking for the bright pretty roses in the bush no matter if I get stabbed by pointy things,' the more I felt like I kept getting stabbed by pointy things. Maybe that is the punchline. There's a thorn in there somewhere for all of us folks. They go together.
The sun and the rain. The rose and the thorn.
We have known this for awhile.
Paul talked the thorn in his flesh..
Yet, it still is difficult on some days. But the less I try to fight life, gunk, and pain on my own, the more it feels like anything good I'm able to do is Christ's power that rests on me. (2Corinthians 12:9)
This was more than 5 minutes. I needed it today.
My prayer is wherever you are, whatever feels like it fits or doesn't fit together for you right now, that you would let His grace be sufficient, especially what seems like a weakness.
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We're trying to bring back FUNimation at the Movies! So, if you want this to be a thing, please attend this screening to show that there is a demand to bring this back. BIG THANK YOU to the Alamo Drafthouse in Dallas for letting us have this screening!! You can find their website here, along with directions: http://drafthouse.com/dfw/richardson
In honor of Halloween, we're screening one of the bloodiest, goriest, titles we've got--BLOOD-C: The Last Dark! Read more about it below. PLEASE NOTICE THE RATING.
As an added bonus, we'll be giving all attendees a coupon code for a discount in our FUNimation Shop (you'll get this when you check in)! We hope to see you all there! We'd love to bring this program back for you.
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Language: English dubbed
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Combining killer action from the creators of Ghost in the Shell with hauntingly beautiful art from the makers of X, this award-winning film is the latest masterpiece in the Blood - The Last Vampire franchise. Saya is part human, part monster, and has one thing on her mind: REVENGE. Visions of twisted experiments and creatures slaughtering everyone she loved fuel her thirst for vengeance. With blade in hand and rage boiling in her veins, she tracks her tormentor to Tokyo, where flesh-hungry beasts have begun to feed. There, she joins a group of young hackers hunting for the same man. As Saya slices her way through lies, traps, flesh, and bone, how much blood will she shed to cut down the mastermind behind her madness?
Spots are limited. Please RSVP to guarantee your seat. Seating is first come first serve.
Cosplay is encouraged, but not required.
Thank you everyone that signed up for the Dallas Wolf Children Tugg event! The event was confirmed this morning. There are still 78 seats available as of right now if you have not bought your ticket and still want to go though ^^ http://www.tugg.com/events/6053 See you guys next Wednesday!
4 · October 30
Wish i could have gone, but no worries, I'll DEFINITELY go to the next one! :D
0 · November 1
Very good showing, glad to have you guys back.
0 · October 30
We came we saw, we laughted, we cried, then we laughed some more. There was more comedy in this one than I expected. Many thanks to FUNimation for giving this back to the fans. We can all watch anime in our house, but this is the type of thing that builds a local community.
4 · October 30
Hey guys. Here's a quick reminder of the Wolf Children Tugg for Arlington Texas that only has 9 days left and needs 58 more ticket preorders otherwise they won't show it. Here's the link to it: http://www.tugg.com/events/5978
This movie is definitely something to see in a theater setting with fellow anime fans.
2 · October 29
Hey FUNifans,
We still need about 12 folks to make the Wolf Children screening happen. Let's pull together Team and get this animation on a big screen! I know we can do it!
3 · October 29
Thanks for coming out to the event! Don't forget to use the coupon code distributed at the screening to get an additional 15% off purchases on http://shop.funimation.com ! By buying something from our store with that promo code, you're directly showing support for future events! Do it now!
2 · October 29
Great movie, great time.
1 · October 29
Had a blast. You Funimation peeps gotta keep it there at the Alamo. That pre-show was quite funky so to speak, lol. Hope you show something next month.. Cheers to all.
1 · October 29
It was so much fun!
0 · October 29
Enjoyable Indeed.
0 · October 29
This was a fun meetup. Thank you for putting it on!! My hubby joined who is not usually into anime and he liked it too. Thank you for helping me convert him! I am looking forward to next time and any future volunteering opportunities. Make sure to rate the movie (http://www.amazon.com/Blood-C-L...), rate the theater (http://www.yelp.com/biz/alamo-d...), and buy stuff on funimation's site (http://shop.funimation.com/Shop...) using promo code FUNATMOVIES!! (just the letters, not the exclamation points ^_~)
6 · October 28
Excellent film
0 · October 29
Awesome! Great film, Justin was cool, and Mike McFarland and Alexis Tipton were there too! More and I had a great time!
1 · October 28
Amazing! I'm so glad to have been able to go!
2 · October 28
for something seemingly thrown together, it went very well. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to watch shows on the big screen. I cannot wait for the next event.
1 · October 28
Had a great time. My only beef is that the location is farther out for people coming for the Fort Worth/Denton/Arlington areas. Flower Mound was more central in the metroplex and gave people in the western side a better chance of being able to go.
That being said, I had a great time! Great movie and nice venue!
1 · October 28
Awesome as always!!! After such a long hiatus it was EXCELLENT comeback!!!! Great choice in movies, great location and great people!. Thank you!
3 · October 28
Awesome movie, awesome theater:)
0 · October 28
Movie: kind of meh. I came in without really knowing the franchise that well. I guess that's my fault for being distracted by Attack on Titan.
Meetup itself: AGAIN! AGAIN! I don't care what you show, I will. That goes double if you show Rebuild of Evangelion 3.33. Well, not double as in bringing friends (they're in Houston), but double as in I'll clear my calendar.
0 · October 28
It was great getting to share some time with fellow anime lovers! Plus the movie was a good followup to the last series.
0 · October 28
Absolutely flawless execution.
0 · October 28
Had a great time! So glad you guys could come over to my side of the metroplex.
1 · October 28
1 · October 28
Working late. Project to complete. My rsvp can go to someone else ; (
0 · October 28
Looks like I can't go. Rather let someone else see it than take up a spot myself. If the screenings were on something like around the weekend that would be far better in the future.
0 · October 28
I think I have it set up correctly, but just in case, I want to ask if this site will now notify me of future screenings or if I have to keep an eye on it myself?
0 · October 28
If we are RSVP do we just show up and say our names or is there something we need to bring to be able to enter?
0 · October 28
Can't wait, I hope traffic doesn't hold me up!
0 · October 28
Can't make it :( 2 more opened up
1 · October 28
I had to cancel so one more spot is open.
0 · October 26
If you have RSVP'd "Yes" and you are no longer able to attend on Monday, please be so kind as to change your RSVP so that people on the wait list can get in. Thank you!
2 · October 25
Softball game came up.. So my spot is open.
0 · October 22
So how will we know if there are any no shows?
0 · October 21
Glad to know the deal worked out with the Alamo! If opinions on days of the week count, Mondays work for me.
4 · October 21
We are now at "wait list" status for this event! Don't worry if you're on the wait list, we usually have a few no shows, so you might still be able to get a seat.
2 · October 21
Its on my b-day, im totally going. that is if i get past this silly waitlist
1 · October 21
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Posted by Catherine Kallon on January 22nd, 2014 In: Elie Saab, Paris Fashion Week
Posted by Catherine Kallon on January 22nd, 2014 In: Elie Saab, Paris Fashion Week
The King did it again! The whole collection just took my breath away. It's full of divine gowns and I really want to see some of them on the Oscars red carpet.
All Hail the King! Long may he reign.
The entire collection was just exquisite and breath taking. I am so in love.
he is the best for ever i with u about Oscars
He can do no wrong! I am still in awe of his spectacular creations.
Amazing collection full of magic! Love this brand
Amazing the best i love every dress of the collection
Oh the poor girl who fell!
The collection is absolutely breathtaking.
Truly one of this generation's finest designers. If not, the best. I love his work. Every piece is so beautifully crafted. Love! Can't wait to see them on the red carpet!
I hope Lupita Nyong'o wears one of these at the Oscars.
I would love Lupita to wear one of the non-see through dresses.
i was just about to say that i can only imagine her in that red dress.
IN LOVVEE. This is a show for Lupita- she better wear one of these!!!
i truly love Elie Saab but how long can he keep recycling the same type of dresses, with similar embroideries and silhouettes? Yes they are gorgeous but a very deja-vu from him…time to move on!
Agree, as lovely as the gowns were he is just creating same thing for award shows. Some of the models were far too thin, I thought one or two were very close to fainting.
Loved the dresses! They arejust breathtaking. Yes, they are similar to what he has done before, but why mess with somthing that is working so well?
I too, noticed the extremely skinny models. They all looked they had a hard time staying on their feet, and some of the gown would have looked prettier if you didn't have those awfully skinny arms. They kinda distracted me…
My favourite designer ever… He's the new Valentino. Elie Saab makes me dream as much as Valentino (in person) did in the past
My lord, those are stunning dresses. And I don't care if they are the same year after year – they're still beautiful dresses. And thank you for putting sleeves on some!
What I would do to wear one of these beautiful creations! I truly hope to see some if not all of these on the red carpet!
How is it possible to always produce such heavenly gowns, jaw-dropping as always. Ahh, it makes my heart ache
The photography direction on this was HORRIBLE. Somebody needs to tell the camera operators that nobody gives a F about the models' faces. Most of those gowns, we never got close ups of anything below the waist. And the swooping around made it hard to even look at one shot for more than half a second.
That said, most of the looks were beautiful. I'm tired of the black see through lace, though.
Yes, yes, yes! It was so unprofessional, I couldn't believe I was watching a couture show! We might have got better images of the dresses from anybody's iphone from the front row…
I also from the videographing to be very frustrating! We want to see the clothes!
Agreed! Gorgeous dresses but wanted to see more of the dresses!
love that he did a bit more structure this season…loved the dark section at the end…but over all…while beautiful…it feel like the same collection every year.
He's officialy my favourite couture designer!! So elegant, so sexy, so feminin! I love him!!!!
BORING TO DEATH. Yes, with capital letters. Already seen and done to the exhaustion.
I sadly have to agree with you. Enough with the sheer lace (valentino got away from it very very fats) and similar strategically placed beading as well as his predictable colour scheme, 6 dress in this colour, 6 in that colour and lets throw in the usual new print group.
3 things:
1 – Elie Saab is a genius.
2 – I feel awful for the poor girl who fell.
3 – I'm no longer immune to Beyonce.
+1 all three!
LOL @ no. 3. It's safe to assume she'll be the first to wear something from this collection? Maybe at the Grammys?
Does this man's genius never end?
One of my part agrees with all saying that he is repeating himself,nut my other part is asking 'If he stop doing this,who will do this king of amazing dresses as none of the other designers dresses are similar.When we see an Elie Saab ,we knew it is Elie Saab first moment so he is uniqe
Perfection! So many gorgeous dresses! Love love love.
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Charlie Sheen started out chilly in his reaction to Warner Brothers and CBS's hiring of Ashton Kutcher of That 70s Show to join the hit sitcom from which he was fired, Two and a Half Men. In an interview with TMZ, Sheen warned that Kutcher, while "a sweetheart and a brilliant comedic performer", would not be able to hold onto the show's audience.
But then he had a change of heart, on Twitter.
Congrats to the cast and crew…CBS & WB..! My best to @aplusk !! The show must go on… You got the right guy!
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