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Apple Statement: 5 Million iPhone 5's sold in first weekend!
Apple just released a statement that they sold 5 million iPhone 5s in the first weekend. That's only 1 million more than the 4s in its first weekend. Analysts, like Gene Munster, thought Apple would sell 8million (6million being a worst case scenario).
While any company would love to sell 5million of anything in a weekend, Apple isn't just any company and analysts will see this as a fail. The stock has dropped 16points (almost 2%) in after hours trading.
What do we make of these numbers? It seems low to me, not a blockbuster. I was expecting an 8-10million blowout with all the demand from iPhone 4 holdouts.

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"Yesterday I set up a stall in the park selling 100% authentic original signed Banksy canvases. For $60 each."
Artist Jennifer Maravillas is making a 10-foot-by-10-foot map, made from scraps of foraged trash, of every block in Brooklyn.
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One way to have more energy at work? Eat smarter. If you don't get enough protein in your diet—as in, you survive on bagels and coffee, like Ms. Hepburn above—then you're inviting the low-energy grump into your life. As Lifehacker writer Jason Fitzpatrick notes:
A diet comprised mainly of carbohydrates… . is a recipe for a constant cycle of blood-sugar highs, lows, and the accompanying feelings of exhaustion that go with them. If carbohydrates are the kindling of your metabolism, protein is the slow burning old-growth wood that keeps you going.
How to get more? Fitzpatrick recommends eggs, peanut better, and working in some protein powder. 8 unobvious ways to have way more energy at work
New York Daily News' Marc A. Hermann matched old newspaper photographs of crimes and accidents with present-day locations to create riveting photo mashups of NYC's past and present.
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Irritated urban bicyclists like Mark Climaco and Casey Neistat are capturing the inconsiderate drivers that make it dangerous to bike in the city.
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The Cronut Project was born when three advertising agency interns were given a $1,000 budget and the mandate to do as much good as possible. Taking a little bit of inspiration from Fast Company, they are soliciting donations for the Food Bank of New York with a delicious (and flaky) twist: They have partnered with Dominique Ansel, baker-creator of the smash hit pastry that combines the best of a croissant and a doughnut, to offer a limited edition passion fruit flavor.
Every day this week, the largest-dollar donor, plus a random donor, will get one of these special cronuts.
Step right up, step right up! Did you know New York has 12 carousels? One of them is even made out of sea glass—amazing! The one pictured here is Jane's Carousel in Brooklyn Bridge Park. It is $2 a ride and is open 11am to 7pm through 14 October (closed Tuesdays).
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- Google will tap into its inner nerd during the upcoming Geek Week (Aug 4-10), which is meant to promote its original content.
- The new Nexus 7 tablet has gone on pre-order before Google even had a chance to reveal it.
- BBC Researchers have come up with a concept for how to send astronauts to Mars, and then bring them back.
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- NYC mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner's sexting alter-ego has a name, and it is Carlos Danger.
- Edward Snowden has been given permission to leave the Sheremetyevo airport, as long as he stays in Russia.
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Drinking alcoholic beverages is not bad as long as you drink in moderation. As matter of fact, the existence of alcohol in the body provides some benefits like it prevents one from getting cardiovascular illnesses. On the other hand, drinking alcoholic drinks greatly for many years poses a myriad of health problems.
Alcohol addiction is classified into four different reasons:
1. Craving which is an urge to drink.
2. Loss of control which is not able to quit drinking alcohol when the alcohol gets to your throat.
3. Physical dependence in which one experiences withdrawal symptoms when not able to drink.
4. Tolerance which is a need to drink larger amounts of alcoholic beverages to get the similar feeling.
An excessive amount of alcohol within the body may lead to various health problems like hepatic or liver connected issues, high blood pressure, cancer and so on. Because of this, people find it easier to cease drinking alcohol too much. On the other hand, withdrawal symptoms will definitely take place if you all of a sudden quit completely from the habit after being extremely dependent on liquor. In many instances, adults are the ones who suffers from withdrawal symptoms, nonetheless, children and teenagers that are exposed to drinking alcohol may also feel it.
The question stays on what happens when you stop drinking alcohol? Withdrawal symptoms take place due to the body's necessity to be exposed to alcohol right after a while. In addition, apart from drugs; alcohols are also depressants. Specifically, catecholamine inside the body are being suppressed when taking liquor. Hence, when a person abruptly quits consuming alcohol without tapering the dosage, the brain tells the pancreas to secrete a lot more catecholamine to sustain the necessity. A sudden increase of these neurotransmitters causes various symptoms and signs most commonly referred to as alcohol withdrawal syndrome.
Usually, this kind of symptom happens five to ten hours soon after the last drink. Even so, the intensity of these symptoms can worsen if not cured for the first two to three days. There are physical signs and psychological symptoms associated with this condition. For physical signs, people taking excessive alcohol generally encounter headache, insomnia, appetite loss, increased heartbeat, sweating and tremor of the hands. Alternatively, known psychological symptoms one encounters are anxiousness, shakiness, mood swings, nightmares, fatigue and irritability.
Alcohol withdrawal can also be in a severe level. This is known as delirium tremens. Once encountered, medical treatment has to be called instantly since this case is deadly. A number of its indications are the following:
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'¢ Severe confusion
'¢ Seeing or feeling things that aren't there (hallucinations)
'¢ Fever
'¢ Seizures
The good news is that this has corresponding treatments and the goals are packed into three parts. To be precise, those are: withdrawal symptoms should be decreased, complications must be avoided, and alcohol cessation must be treated. For these objectives to be achieved, the drinker should first accept that he is a drinker and that he requires some help. There must be a mind set to quit drinking. Furthermore, medical professionals normally recommend Sedatives to control the appearance of withdrawal symptoms. Also, patient and family counseling are usually advised to talk regarding the long term issue of alcoholism. Apart from that, being part of AA (alcoholic anonymous) for having support is also advised for drinkers. By doing so, fast recuperation of the patient can be realized. Signing for rehab may also help too.
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This is a question I get asked fairly regularly — when should I bug out? Unfortunately, there are so many factors that come into play, it is difficult if not impossible to give just one pat answer.
First, let me define what I mean by "bugging out." There's a difference, to my mind at least, between bugging out and evacuating. If, for example, you live in an area where a hurricane is predicted to hit in the next few days and you make the wise decision to head inland during that time, that's not bugging out, that's evacuating. Bugging out, to me, is leaving your present location with little to no expectation of ever returning.
Fairly often, I see a survivalist or prepper post a message online saying that they plan to just bug out if ever the SHTF. What is left unsaid is, what sorts of S could HTF to prompt them to bug out? I mean, we prep for all sorts of catastrophes, from bad weather to terrorist attack.
I do believe every prepper should have a bug out plan. It is just a way to cover all the bases, so to speak. You never know what could happen that might prompt you to feel you need to bail. However, as I've said over and over here and elsewhere, bugging out should be your last ditch plan, not your primary plan.
Remember too that bugging out without a specific destination in mind just makes you a refugee. A possibly well-equipped refugee, but a refugee nonetheless.
Ok, so back to the main question. What I suggest is you plan to bug out if and only if your location becomes unsafe. This could mean different things to different preppers. For example, an urban home might become more dangerous much sooner than a rural one, all other things being equal, in the face of disaster.
Added to this is the fact that you can't predict what the future will bring. Could be, disaster hits your area and for the most part, you, your family, and your home survive relatively intact. Then, during the recovery process, things start to get a little dicey. You obviously would want to get out ahead of the crowd but it becomes a guessing game. Will it eventually get bad enough here where I'd not want to be around? How long until that happens? How bad will it get?
Like I said, there is no pat answer. The best advice I can give is to have a bug out plan ready to go, practice it on a regular basis, and be prepared to head out if/when the need arises.
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if you live in or near a city with a lrge population then finding a friend or relative with a more remote or safer enviroment is very important especially with a challenged individual. getting out of a burning aprtment or Running from a bad situeation is most likely out of the question.. Look at your friends/relatives and see if there is a place you can go and be an asset to their long term survval.
I have a few thoughts that I would like to share about evacuations.
If you know that a crisis is coming (examples are hurricanes and forest fires) panic early and beat the rush. Get to your well-stocked bug-out location several days before the roadways are clogged with evacuees.
If the crisis was sudden and unexpected, then you have to make your decisions quickly. On day 3 of any crisis, you can reasonably assume that water becomes an issue. You should be out of your residence on day 1 or before noon on day 2. Sometime on day 3 or 4, your neighbor's children are going to get thirsty and someone will remember that you used to talk about prepping. Your neighbors will start lumbering toward your house like zombies in a movie.
Either get out before the crisis arrives, or get out before noon of day 2 after a crisis starts—either way, your bug out destination is stocked and waiting for you because you're not planning to be at home during a crisis of any kind.
Sheltering in place might require plenty of bullets—and you personally *know* each zombie who is lumbering toward your house. Are you sure you want to deal with that?
God bless all preppers.


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With ICAI amending MCS definition CAs can render financial insurance advisory services
PRACTISING chartered accountants (CAs) have been provided with another avenue for rendering services under the management consultancy services (MCS) space. The Central Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has ... More
EPF members can opt for new pension scheme
ALL members of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) can also participate in the new pension scheme announced by the Government. Though the scheme is primarily for Central Government employees who have joined the public services after January 1, ... More
Tepid job growth will slow Fed
Most industries are saddled with excess capacity. In any case, almost anything and everything can be made more cheaply in the Third World. More
Rupee up 16 paise; g-secs rally
MUMBAI: The rupee closed at 43.80 to the dollar on Tuesday, around 16 paise stronger than its previous day closing of 43.95/96.Despite the greenback strengthening against international currency majors, the domestic currency appreciated to ... More
Kerala: Panel to draw up insurance scheme for coastal areas
THE State Government has constituted a seven-member committee with a mandate to chalk out a comprehensive insurance scheme for the coastal population of the State. A decision to this effect was taken at a meeting of the representatives of ... More
Crisil reaffirms rating on Tata Motors
CRISIL has reaffirmed the `AA+/Stable/P1+' ratings outstanding on the debt instruments of Tata Motors Ltd. The rating reaffirmation follows the announcement of the merger of Tata Finance Ltd (Tata Finance) with itself. Tata Motors' current ... More
Andhra Bank to open 40 more branches by March, exhaust licences
ANDHRA Bank has decided to aggressively pursue organic growth by rapidly expanding its branch network. The bank plans new branches by using up all its pending 40 licences within the current fiscal itself. "We are holding licences for 40 new ... More
On-tap sale of 20 State Govt bonds closed
THE `on tap' sale of 7.02 per cent ten years State development loans, in which 20 States are selling the security to raise Rs 6,000 crore, has closed in respect of nine States. The States Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, ... More
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A different mood at Rachel Carson NWR. The east coast is seeing inexplicably high tides this summer and this flood tide was the highest I have seen at Rachel Carson. Subdued light, reflections, misty distance with interesting play of light, and the gentle curve of the stream…that's what I see in this image.
Sony DSC H50 at full wide. F5.0 @ 1/250th @ ISO 100. Programed auto.
Cropped slightly from the bottom for composition. Recovery for the sky and mist. Blackpoint moderately well to the right, a touch of fill light for the trees, added Clarity and Vibrance.
From Around Home Kennebunk ME.
A spike of Meadowsweet among the reeds a few yards from the rocky edge of the ocean. Looks cheerful to me.
This is one of those where I flipped out the LCD and held the camera at arms' length to frame the shot with wide-angle macro.
Sony DSC H50 at full wide and macro. F5.6 @ 1/500th @ ISO 100. Programed auto.
Just the basic added Vibrance and Clarity and sharpen in Lightroom.
From Around Home Kennebunk ME.
I don't actually know if Elephant's Head is what these tiny flowers are called. Tiny? The open blossom is less then 1/4 inch across. This is another shot from Rachel Carson NWR, taken along the mile loop of trail…a loop that rarely disappoints photographically.
I took this shot from ground level, using the flip out LCD of the H50 and pointing the camera up under the blooms. From above the large pistol of the plant is not obvious, but from this angle it dominates.
Of course the bokeh is almost as interesting as the plant itself.
Sony DSC H50 at full wide and macro. F2.7 @ 1/40th @ ISO 160. Programed auto.
Cropped from the right in Lightroom for composition. Added Clarity and Vibrance. Landscape sharpen. I used some Recovery for the background.
From Around Home Kennebunk ME.
Another classic Rachel Carson NWR view, and another touched by the magical light of that afternoon. The reflected light in the river, the highlights in the foreground foliage…along with amazing sky make this another view of this spot that I will be a long time equaling.
Sony DSC H50 at full wide. F5.6 @ 1/500th @ ISO 100. Programed auto.
Recovery for the sky in Lightroom, a touch of Fill Light for the shadows. Blackpoint to the right slightly, added Clarity and Vibrance and Landscape sharpen.
From Around Home Kennebunk ME.
I have stood in this spot and taken maybe 150 shots of this view over the past 15 years. It is never the same (or rather I don't bother on the days when it is the same). This is the first shot I have gotten with the sun in the foreground leaves. What a difference! Of course the sky helps too. I suspect I will be taking this view as long as I last.
Sony DSC H50 at full wide. F5.6 @ 1/500th @ ISO 100. Programed auto.
Cropped from the right in Lightroom. There is a tree there that in this light, had gone completely black, and it was detracting from the effect. Had to go. Some Recovery for the sky. A bit of Fill Light to open the shadows. Also my usual added Clarity and Vibrance and Landscape sharpen preset.
From Around Home Kennebunk ME.
For Sunday…just a little angle in the stonework at St. Anne's Church, Kennebunkport, ME. Posed on the edge of the sea, above a rocky shore with generally crashing waves, the rugged stonework of St. Anne's Church is particularly picturesque. The stonework was restored about a year ago. Worth the effort!
Sony DSC H50 at about 85mm equivalent. F4.0 @ 1/250th @ ISO 100. Programed auto.
In Lightroom, some Recovery for the highlights on the stone, blackpoint to the right slightly. Added Clarity and Vibrance. Landscape sharpen preset.
From Around Home Kennebunk ME.
Taking a break from out coverage of the Coastal Main Botanical Gardens…
Last night my wife and I and youngest daughter went for a walk on the beach. It was the end of close to 24 hours of petty steady rain from a classic noreaster gale, and the ocean was muddy brown in the late light and the clouds still impressive. And, of course, this being Maine, the surfers were out. To be a surfer in Maine means you haunt the edges of storms and surf in a wet-suit even in July and August.
I did not take my H50. I have a new little HD camcorder with a 10mp CMOS sensor that also takes stills. It has a 16×9 wide screen mode at 7.5mp, and I am still experimenting with it as a pocket, all purpose, always on me, camera.
I have taken a few shots with it in better light than the evening offered which have showed promise…so…
If you blow the image above up to full size so you can peek at the pixels it begins to break down. It is, in fact, more like a painting of the scene than it is a photo. That is undoubtedly the result of over-agressive noise reduction which kicked in to compensate for the light levels. Even though the exif data says ISO 50, the sensor was clearly starved for light, and the camera did its best to overcome its limits.
Still, at normal screen resolution, and even in a 5×7 or possibly 8×10 print, it is a dramatic image. I could have gotten better with my H50, but the only camera that counts is the one you have with you.
Sanyo VPC CG10 at about 190mm equivalent. F4.2 @ 1/400th @ ISO 50. Auto.
Recovery for the clouds in Lightroom. Added Clarity and Vibrance. Blackpoint to the right, and added Contrast. Landscape sharpen preset.
From Around Home Kennebunk ME.
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A small stand of Jack in the Pulpit at Coastal Maine Botanical Garden. Getting late in the afternoon. Plants in shadow but with sun on the ground and plants behind them. Not an easy shot. Also they were deep in a bed with a boarder, so I could not get very close.
This shot was taken right down on ground level with the LCD flipped out and at full zoom to frame the single bloom. This had the advantage of throwing the background well out of focus and creating some interesting bokeh. A shot like this is only possible hand held due to the H50s excellent image stabalization. It is not that the shutter speed was too slow for hand holding…it is that with the long zoom and bending low for the shot…I am just not that stable.
Sony DSC H50 at full zoom (465mm equivalent). F4.0 @ 1/200th @ ISO 100. Programed auto.
Clearly a shot like this with high dynamic range and the light behind the subject is going to take both careful exposure and some post processing. I have come to trust the H50′s auto exposure system to the extent that I rarely second guess it…and then too, I know what I can do in Lightroom. I used heavy Recovery for the highlights behind the flower, and added Fill Light to bring up color and detail in the bloom itself. Blackpoint to the right to bring out the intensity. I had already used the Punch preset which adds Clarity and Vibrance. Landscape sharpen preset.
The result is even better than I envisioned at the time. I think anyway.
From the serenity of the Azalea garden to the riot of the massed Daises. This low angle shot emphasizes the riot.
To take it I actually submerged the camera in the patch (gently gently so as not to bruise a stem) and used the flip out LCD for composition. This is right a the edge of the acceptable depth of field, with foreground flowers going just a bit soft, but the eye is pulled up to the dancing flower in the center and the image works overall. I think.
Given another chance at it I would have used program shift for a smaller aperture, but since the H50 only goes to F8, at this distance, it probably would not have helped much.
Sony DSC H50 at full wide and macro. F5.0 @ 1/1000th @ ISO 100. Programed auto.
Cropped from left and right in Lightroom for composition. Punch and Sharpen presets.
A higher angle view…but in my opinion, it lacks the energy of the low angle.
Still from the Coastal Maine Botanical Garden gallery.
The Azalea garden at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is the oldest part of the grounds. Built in 2001, the plants on the terraced hill are just coming into their own, and were well past bloom when we visited. The water feature however is one the most stunning landscape sculptures I have ever seen. Water cascades down over a number of ledges and then sheets off a final carefully placed shelf in a rippling curtain of water that is surely designed to catch the light in a million different ways. There is then a short run to a lily pond, surrounded this season with Iris. Beautiful.
I used moderate tel on the zoom to frame this shot from a distance, and Program Shift to select the smallest aperture (greatest depth of field) and a slow shutter speed for the falling water. It was cropped from both the left and right in Lightroom for composition.
Sony DSC H50 at about 120mm equivalent. F8.0 @ 1/50th @ ISO 100. Programed auto with program shift.
Punch and Landscape sharpen presets in Lightroom. Recovery for the highlights. The rock at the bottom right was still too bright, so I used the Local Adjustment Brush to paint a mask and reduce brightness where needed.
The alternative view…
For this, I zoomed in to about 300mm equivalent, and then cropped in Lightroom to come in even tighter, and to place the Iris on the power line (rule of thirds). No Program Shift here. I let the camera set moderate aperture and a faster shutter speed.
F4.0 @ 1/200th @ ISO 100. Programed auto.
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KDOT to replace two bridges on K-39 southwest of Fort Scott
Monday, Feb. 24, weather permitting, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) will begin a project to replace two bridges on K-39 southwest of Fort Scott. The bridges are located to the east and west of the junctions with K-3 south of Uniontown and north of Hepler.
The bridge over Flat Rock Creek is almost five miles west of the K-3 junction to Uniontown. The bridge over Paint Creek is approximately one mile east of the K-3 junction to Uniontown and ½ mile east of the K-3 junction to Hepler. Wednesday, Feb. 26, the contractor plans to close K-39 and begin demolition on the bridges, conditions permitting.
Access to both junctions of K-3/K-39 between the two bridges will remain open throughout construction. The detour route around construction for both bridges is, for eastbound traffic: from the west U.S.59/K-39 junction travel south on U.S.59 to K-146, then east on K-146 to K-3, then south of K-3 to K-47, then east on K-47 to K-7 at Girard, and north on K-7 to the K-7/K-39 junction. Westbound K-39 traffic should take the same route in the opposite direction.
Both existing steel girder bridges will be replaced concrete bridges. Construction of each bridge will also involve drilled shafts into the rock strata. KDOT awarded the construction contract of approximately $2 million to King Construction Company, Hesston. Barring any unforeseen delays, KDOT expects both new bridges to be open to traffic by the end of November 2014. Pavement marking and final seeding of the project may need to be completed in 2015 owing to weather limitations.
Persons with questions concerning the project may contact KDOT Iola Area Construction Manager Dayna Barlow at (620) 365-2161 or KDOT Southeast Kansas Public Affairs Manager Priscilla Petersen at 1-877-550-5368. The project is funded under the T-WORKS transportation program. For additional information concerning
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|Council of Europe report calls for better co-operation to prevent trafficking, protect victims and prosecute offenders
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"Human trafficking is a European tragedy. Today's report shows that women, men and children are falling victim to sexual abuse, labour exploitation or being forced into criminality in countries across the continent," said Council of Europe Secretary General Thorbjørn Jagland.
"Many victims are still not being properly recognised or given the support that they need. Furthermore, problems with investigations and prosecutions mean that traffickers are not being sufficiently punished for their crimes.
"International organisations, national authorities and non-governmental bodies must work together to help put an end to these shocking human rights abuses, which have no place in 21st century Europe," he said.
The Group of Experts on Trafficking in Human Beings monitors how well countries implement the Council of Europe's convention on fighting human trafficking (CETS No.197). 37 Council of Europe countries, including 22 EU member states, are so far bound by the convention.
Today's report identifies a number of key trends emerging from GRETA's first ten country-by-country monitoring reports, covering Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Georgia, Moldova, Romania and the Slovak Republic.
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"I thought it was a good practice tonight," said Auburn head coach Gene Chizik. "Hopefully, we're improving, and it's going to be a good game for us Saturday to see where we are since we left off last week. Overall, with one more practice in the week, it was a good week."
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Yesterday I went to a Birthday / Going Away Party for my wonderful friend Kira! She's off to law school at Cornell! If you're reading this Kira, good luck with law school, we're going to miss you BIG TIME! =)
Crazy 10 person pyramid they almost got!
That's Kira in the middle being all gorgeous =)
So this is what I wore to the BBQ. It was a nice sunny day in the park so I decided to sport some bright colors, a floppy hat, and a watermelon print shirt! A cold sweet watermelon on a hot summer's day is the best thing ever, don't you think? I always say that watermelon is my favorite food and I could never get sick of it! I was so excited to find this shirt at the American Apparel flea market, which by the way if you live in Los Angeles you NEED to check it out! The prices are ridiculously cheap and they even have some new stuff out, like this watermelon print! It's a great way to support some Made in the USA stuff without breaking the bank. =)
Watermelon Chiffon Shirt, Red High-Wasited Shorts, Black Woven Hat, & Black Leather shoes from American Apparel / Black Purse from Akira Chicago
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Hello everyone! Sorry my blog has been down, apparently the bandwith has run out because so many of you amazing people have been visiting it! Haha, I'm not complaining but I'll definitely try and fix it for this next month. The images should be up by tomorrow again =)
So a couple weeks ago JC Penny contacted me to ask if I wanted to be their April fashion blogger. I was supposed put together an outfit inspired by my birthstone, the diamond! I was so excited to do this! The outfit I came up with is all blue since blue diamonds are my favorite. The floral skirt was definitely an awesome find from JC Penny and I'm absolutely in love with the print! Everyone at work said I looked so Spring-y in it! hehe.
Blue Lux Blazer from Urban Outfitters / Blue Bustier from Nasty Gal / Floral Jones Wear Skirt from JC Penny / April Birthstone Necklace from JC Penny / Gray Lucky Brand Wedges from Macy's / Brown Messenger bag from Urban Outfitters
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I love birthdays! This morning my amazing boyfriend woke up early just to surprise me with breakfast! Then after work we had dinner at my favorite place that has the most delicious food & churros! If you're in Los Angeles, I'd check it out—it's called "Churros Calientes" YUMMY! Finally ended the night with a good ole horror film, Cabin in the Woods! Who has seen it? I thought it was amazing!! (but really gory >__>) Oh, and my boyfriend's present to me was this SUUUUUUUPER cute necklace he got from Number A Boutique! I'm SO excited to wear it! If the weather permits, tomorrow I'm totally showing it off with a bright colored outfit! ;)
So I was debating wearing super bright colors for my birthday but I thought I'd keep it kinda classy and elegant with an all neutral look. Plus it was so rainy this morning when I woke up, I thought i'd dress in something warm (all my bright stuff is more for nice Spring & Summer weather)
Nude Sweater & Blazer from Urban Outfitters / Collared Shirt & Pleated Skirt from American Apparel / Gold House of Harlow Necklace & CC Skye Spike Bracelet from Revolve Clothing / Taupe Jeffrey Campbell Litas from Wasteland / Lace & Buttons Brooch handmade by Myself! =)


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70 hours means about 400 hours for me. I'm very bad at RPG gamesThat makes me 1000 hours, I search everywhere in case I missed something and suck at RPGs. Heck, I couldn't even beat the original Zelda. Though i was only 9. :Psame here, not because i suck, but because i like to explore just incase i miss anything
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i never played a zelda game ever! i know right... but after viewing the demos and screenshots, i like i like. ahah :]
i was born a genius, school just made me dumb.
Wii Funds: $2300 :] HECK YES.
u've missed out on great games.Originally Posted by contender
yeah if you get legend of zelda ocarina of time on the vc dont underesitmate
the bosses they are tough if you dont know theyre weaknesses
Thats cool but its in Germin...
Wii Came, Wii Conquered.
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http://www.gabbly.com/wiichat.com <-live chat with WiiChat usersOriginally Posted by Cyan Winters
Yeah the 70 hour gameplay will be more for me as well, as i too like to explore all areas. 1 month and 3 weeks lefts ><.
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Same here, And what is the hype?? (Someone whispers in his ear) O. OOOOOOOOOOOO. BUY STOCKS ON WII ZELDA GAME!!! Ahem. I will get it now from serious thinking but this will disrupt my whole plan. MUUUUUUUUUUUUM!!!! Hehe. And a NOOB Question, Why is it called the legend of zelda, when the Charecters name is Link?Originally Posted by contender
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- State Senator Bill Brady says despite what happens in Washington, the reality is that Illinois is already hanging over a Financial Cliff of its own.
According to Reuters, the state will have to come up with $1.1 billion dollars more in the 2014 fiscal year to fund state pensions. That's on top of the currently underfunded system of $96 billion.
Legislators are scheduled to return to Springfield in the coming days to tackle the issue during the Lame Duck Session, which has been shortened by leaders of both the House and Senate.
"There seems to be great dysfunction," said State Senator Bill Brady, R-44th District. "Senate meeting certain days. House meeting different days. We got serious problems we are facing: Pension reform, the financial crisis that we face under this Governor that need to be addressed immediately."
"I think there is still too many individuals who are too far apart on pension reform to be able to have it done in that Lame Duck Session, but we will just have to wait and see," said State Representative Dan Brady, R-88th District.
Governor Pat Quinn says the state's pension liability is growing by an estimated $17 million a day, but he believes that despite the Lame Duck cancellations, legislators will have ample time to get a pension reform done before the new legislation is sworn in January 9.


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Lake Elsinore Temescal Canyon quarterback Mason Mill has been selected to participate in the Blue-Gray Championship, which will be played Jan. 14 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.
The game feature senior recruits who competed in national and regional combine throughout the country. Mill was selected after participating at the Blue-Gray National Super Football Combine last summer in Canton, Ohio. Mill was one of 200 recruits at the combine last summer, and he received one of two top performance awards for quarterbacks. There were 17 quarterbacks at the event.
The Blue-Gray Championship will be streamed live on Fox Sports' Prep Zone at 5 p.m. PST.


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A NEW library service is to be piloted in North Turton to ensure residents still have access to books following budget cuts.
The 12-month pilot is being introduced after the mobile library was withdrawn in June as a result of the £33m cuts to Blackburn with Darwen Council's budget.
As part of the scheme, a stock of 250 titles will be housed in a community building and volunteers will help monitor the loaning out of the books.
Every six weeks, 50 titles will be exchanged.
The previously established "At Home" service for the most vulnerable and housebound residents has also been extended.
Coun Damian Talbot said: "Following cuts to our budgets, the council has had to look at new ways of delivering our services.
"We want to work with local volunteers who can help us ensure that residents still have access to library books.
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WASHINGTON- The Washington Nationals have agreed to terms with 22 players selected in the 2013 First-Year Player Draft: right-handed pitcher Jacob Johansen (second round), third baseman Drew Ward (third round), right-handed pitcher Austin Voth (fifth round), third baseman/catcher Cody Gunter (sixth round), first baseman Jimmy Yezzo (seventh round), left-handed pitcher David Napoli (eighth round), right-handed pitcher Jake Joyce (ninth round), shortstop Brennan Middleton (10th round), shortstop David Masters (14th round), center fielder William Ballou (15th round), left-handed pitcher Cory Bafidis (18th round), left-handed pitcher Niko Spezial (19th round), left-handed pitcher Justin Thomas (21st round), shortstop Cody Dent (22nd round), right fielder Garrett Gordon (23rd round), right-handed pitcher Matt DeRosier (24th round), left-handed pitcher Travis Ott (25th round), left-handed pitcher Joey Webb (28th round), right-handed pitcher Michael Sylvestri (29th round), right-handed pitcher Ryan Ullman (30th round), shortstop Willie Medina (31st round), left-handed pitcher Jake Walsh (34th round). Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo, Nationals Assistant General Manager & Vice President of Player Personnel Roy Clark and Nationals Director of Scouting Kris Kline made the joint announcement.
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Memphis City School board member Kenneth Whalum, Jr., will have to wait a little longer to ascertain the truth.
He was back before a Shelby County Chancery Court Judge Ken Armstrong Wednesday hoping for a decision to re-vote the Aug. 2 primary election for the District 4 seat on the Unified School board.
MORE: Whalum files lawsuit in school board election
MORE: Whalum files another lawsuit against election board
Frustration over the wheels of justice, which seemingly grinds at a snails pace when it comes to a resolution for Pastor Whalum. He was hoping the judge would rule in his favor, over the balloting errors in the District 4 school board race against his competitor Kevin Woods.
Instead, the hearing was delayed until Nov. 8, two days after the general election.
"Neither my opponent nor I contributed in any way to the mistakes, to the inaccuracies," Whalum said. "It was solely the (Shelby County) election's commission responsibility."
The Shelby County Election Commission has admitted there were hundreds of incorrect ballots cast, but the state maintains there was no ill intent. Robert Spence, Whalum's attorney, has the task of figuring out how the commission arrived at the vote totals.
Attorney Spence says it breaks down to 837 incorrect votes.
"The first group are voters who weren't eligible to vote, but who were allowed to vote," he said. "In the second group are voters who should have been allowed to vote, but who got the wrong ballot."
Spence said he expects a trial to start in late November or early December.
Attorney Samuel Muldvain for the election commission admits mistakes were made and the commission is trying to make sure the mistakes don't happen again.
"We're doing everything possible within the context of this election contest to provide the clearest, the most accurate information that the parties need in order for them to argue their cases and for the chancellor to make whatever decision he deems necessary," Muldvain said.
Judge Armstrong is charged with deciding if the voting irregularities would have altered the outcome of the race, which may lead to revote and thousands of dollars to pay for a new election. Or he may realize he can't make a reasonable determination based on the numbers who is the clear winner.
But what is clear for Whalum, the outcome needs to resolve a legal standard for the election process.
"At some point, the voters have got to be confident that their votes count and right now their votes don't count," Whalum said.
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This week the blogosphere gave us sharp portraits of family caregivers, a new power woman politico in Portland, Ore., brain-teasing art in New York and new reasons for women to dance as if no one's watching.
- We've been curious about the new Talk to Me interactive exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art in New York since we learned about it. At The Blog That Ate Manhattan, Margaret Polaneczky, M.D., reports on a card game with the following premise: "If your DNA determines who you are, and defines both your strengths and limitations, then you could say we all live our lives with a pre-dealt deck of cards." In the game, she writes, "Players send in swabs of saliva; the designers send it out to be analyzed and then generate a customized 50-card deck from each player's specific DNA." Click over to see the rest, and maybe you'll be curious to experience it.
- We love it when women of substance enter electoral politics. Naomi at A Little Red Hen introduces us to Eileen Brady, a New Seasons executive now running for mayor of Portland, Ore. She notes that "earlier this month, one thousand people showed up at New Seasons to apply for positions in their new Beaverton store. A number of them were already employed but this employer is known for providing great health benefits, good wages, opportunities for growth — and a very positive work environment. That shows and, aside from the great produce and environmentally conscious food choices — we always feel it's almost our neighborhood store. Even though we have to cross the Willamette River to reach their Seven Corners store. It's a great place to snap photos as I did HERE in 2009 — if the very polite manager does not catch you!" Naomi adds: "It would be wonderful if Portland, Oregon, had another woman mayor in sync with the 2012 centennial of woman suffrage in Oregon. She would not be the first. Dorothy McCullough Lee, who served from 1949-53, was described by a historian as, "more qualified by experience and training to serve … than anyone in Portland's previous history."
- WVFC godmother Gail Sheehy and writer Susan Baida might be interested in this week's series at Forbes Woman about the challenges of caring for an impaired family member. "Caregivers take on several unpaid jobs they never applied for — chauffeur, financial adviser, personal care attendant, nurse. They spend hours in relatives' homes and at doctors' offices. Caregivers often report real satisfaction in knowing that Dad is eating right or that Grandma has her medicine. But they also report high levels of stress, financial difficulties and health problems. In this special series from News21, five families describe the worries and rewards of long-term care." The result is a mix of cogent information, video interviews and sharp writing. Go look.
- This spring and summer have featured tons of headlines about women and war, including a special summer issue of On the Issues Magazine. The latter features a trenchant media commentary from Prof. Kathleen Barry, author of the new Unmaking War, Remaking Men: How Empathy Can Reshape Our Politics, Our Soldiers and Ourselves. In looking at war crimes, she writes, "I saw the rage of blinding macho that is not unfamiliar to women who are victims of male violence. It does not matter whether or whether not a woman is 'guilty' of the charges he hurls, or if a woman 'provoked' a man to rape her, as men claim, or if a person was merely riding in a taxi. When the world of blinding macho is unleashed, devastation follows." But, she adds, women are helping change the landscape: "Empathy for those who are at the other end of U.S. guns and for those reduced to killing machines by the US military can engage us with a new consciousness in which the old masculinity of violence against women and in war is no longer possible. That kind of empathy in all of us makes war personally intolerable and will give rise to new political action. For feminists, those kind of connections are already embedded in our politics," Barry asserts. We can't wait to see the book.
- Sometimes, you just gotta dance, WVFC's Alex MacAaron reminds us at her blog Lovin' the Alien. MacAaron's essay pirhouettes from the preschool twirling of her daughter (the "alien" of the blog title) to her own youthful dance studies to a motherhood-induced break to her own recent discovery of Zumba and Nia dance-exercise classes. Nia's "combination of eastern martial arts and modern dance is also a tremendous workout. But, the emphasis is on the joy of movement and on listening to and honoring your individual body," MacAaron writes. "While I'm often one of the oldest women in my Zumba class, Nia tends to attract a more mature crowd. There are women of every shape and size and we are all there to 'dance as if no one is watching.'" After reading her blog and looking at the video below, we're tempted to sign up — or at least to dance around the house more.


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Lions place S Coleman on I.R.
The Lions placed S Erik Coleman on injured reserve and signed TE Joe Jon Finley, the team announced Thursday.
Reports: Lions sign former Falcons S Coleman
Former Falcons S Erik Coleman has agreed to a one-year deal with the Lions, according to multiple reports.
Falcons extend Wire, release Coleman
The Falcons made a pair of transactions on Wednesday, extending LB Coy Wire and cutting S Erik Coleman.
Falcons SS Moore impressing in first season as starter
An injury to Erik Coleman gave Falcons SS William Moore his first opportunity to start in Week Two, and he's established himself as one of the team's more promising young defensive players since then.
Five football recipes to try out on game day
We asked five NFL players for the recipes they like the most, and they served up some delicious-sounding fare.
Falcons' Moore will get a crack at unseating Coleman
Word is the Falcons will give 2009 second-round pick William Moore an opportunity to beat out incumbent starter Erik Coleman for the strong safety job.
Coleman was placed on IR with a left ankle injury.||||||| Coleman played in four games with Detroit this season and did not record a tackle.
A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that Coleman and the Detroit Lions have agreed to a contract.||||||| Coleman has played seven seasons in the NFL, the last three with the Atlanta Falcons. He started every game in 2008 and 2009, but he lost his starting job last season and was released by Atlanta earlier this month. Coleman was a fifth-round draft choice of the New York Jets in 2004 and had a career-high four interceptions as a rookie. He had three interceptions in 2008, his first season with the Falcons.
The Atlanta Falcons scratched Coleman and receiver Michael Jenkins for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints.||||||| Coleman had missed practice all week with knee soreness but was not been officially ruled out until shortly before Sunday.
The Falcons signed Coleman on Saturday.||||||| Coleman, who had seven interceptions and 338 tackles in four years with the New York Jets, is the likely replacement for safety Chris Crocker, who is an unrestricted free agent.
Coleman was active for Sunday's game against Philadelphia after missing New York's last game with a concussion.||||||| He was injured in the Jets' loss at Buffalo two weeks ago, but improved in practice during the week.


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As summer shifts into fall, our little Smoky Mountain city is gearing up for a busy rod run season. The season kicks off the first weekend in September, when Shades of the Past rolls into town to show off some of the coolest cars of days long ago. From American muscle to exotic finds from overseas, you'll find it all at this exciting event.
Here are five more fall rod runs to look forward to in Pigeon Forge:
Fall Pigeon Forge Rod Run will take place at the new LeConte Center off Teaster Lane in Pigeon Forge September 12-14. This run is one of the most popular car shows in Pigeon Forge simply because of the cooler weather, lack of summertime visitors and the slight chance of seeing some fall colors start to show! This Pigeon Forge rod run features thousands of hot rods and muscle cars of all years, makes, models, colors, and sizes. It's eye-candy for car lovers! Call 865-687-3976 for additional information.
True Blue Fall Ford Truck Festival rolls into nearby Townsend, TN, Septemeber 18-20. If you love classic American trucks, you'll love what you'll see at this annual event sponsored by True Blue Truck magazine! Participants can enjoy family-friendly events throughout the weekend while checking out some of the country's most awesome all-American Ford trucks!
Fast Cars and Mason Jars celebrates the link between souped-up cars and moonshine here in the Great Smoky Mountains. This annual event features music, muscle and, of course, moonshine at the Ole' Smoky distillery in Downtown Gatlinburg on the last weekend in September, the 26th and 27th.
Circle Yer Wagens brings some of the most unique German imports in the country right to East Tennessee. From classic bugs to unique vans, you'll see it all the annual VW show and swap meet, held October 4-5 at the Sevier County Fair Grounds!
The Fall Corvette Expo will bring nearly 4,000 'Vette lovers to the Sevierville Convention Center and Wilderness at the Smokies Waterpark Resort this year, October 17-18. From classic Stingrays to the zippy Z06, you can participate in American muscle history at this annual expo!
See a full list of Pigeon Forge rod runs, travel tips and more at www.PigeonForgeRodRuns.com.
Are you looking forward to fall rod run season in Pigeon Forge? Share your thoughts and stories at the PigeonForge.com Facebook page!
Appleview River Resort has the perfect Smoky Mountain Condos in Sevierville.
Tell me a little history about Appleview and how long you have been around?
The Appleview River Resort has been around for about 10 years. Angel and I took over the rental management in November of 2013 and have gone from number 15 on TripAdvisor to number 2 in just 6 shorts months.
Our property used to be the Marshall Farm, and our office is located in the approximately 120 year old farm house they used to live in and the road that leads to our resort used to be the main road through town and to Gatlinburg. In fact there was no bridge across the river, vehicles, horses and people had to ford the river and if the river was high, no one went to Gatlinburg, at least via this route. Bill Marshall told me a story about one time when we received a lot of rain; his grandfather had a chicken coop just behind where our office is; he said his grandfather heard the chickens making all kinds of racket and went out on the porch to see what was getting them all riled up. To his surprise he saw the chicken coop and all his chickens floating down the river. Bill said his granddad didn't have any chickens after that.
What does Appleview offer that other condos in the area may not?
Nestled on a quiet peninsula along the Little Pigeon River, Appleview River Resort is one of the few resorts offering both mountain views and waterfront accommodations! Appleview River Resort offers luxury 1 to 4 bedroom riverside condos less than a quarter mile from the AppleBarn Village and close to outlet shopping at Tanger Five Oaks as well as many great attractions and shows. The Appleview River Resort has an outdoor pool and hot tub and 1 and ½ foot kiddie pool. We also have a complete fitness center and game room, outdoor sand volleyball court, riverside firepit as well as our riverwalk with gas lanterns. Guests can fish on property without a license, since we are on private property.
What do your guests at Appleview seem to love the most about their condo stay?
Our guests love the wonderfully serene location of our resort and its proximity to all the Smoky Mountains have to offer. Our guests love strolling along our riverwalk, fishing, tubing and enjoying a cup of coffee from their riverside balcony. Our guests tell us all the time they cannot get over how peaceful and quiet the resort is but so close to everything. Our guests love walking to the Applewood Farmhouse for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Location, Location, Location!
What do you think is Pigeon Forge's best kept secret?
The Appleview River Resort of course!
The Wonders of Flight balloon, while it is no secret, the views from the balloon are amazing and you may not know but you get an amazing bird's eye view of our resort from the balloon.


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I have always said that NFL free agency is like a massive garage sale. One mans trash is another mans treasure as they say. One the first day, there are crowds of people you have to battle through to try and find the good deals. Most of the really good stuff, seems to disappear the first day, as frenzied bargain hunters swarm in like piranhas , picking the prey clean. Then , you have the second day of the sale. This day still has some good stuff laying around, overlooked by anxious shoppers. But you really have to look long and hard to find anything worthwhile. By the third day, you are just hoping to run into anything of any value. You are searching in every corner , every cranny to find anything even worth your quarter.
This free agent period is definitely on the third day. Most of the players that would help a franchise,have already been swooped up long ago. Now, you are just looking for scraps , crossing your fingers you find some value.If you are a team waiting now to try and fill holes on your roster , you are in trouble. Lucky for us, KC was very active in free agency on day one. In fact, they were so active, that they had to cut Andy Studebaker just to have cap room to sign there rookies from the upcoming draft. I haven't seen a spending spree like this in KC for quite some time. It is a welcomed change for many Chiefs fans and a departure from the hold the checkbook tight approach of Scott Pioli. Whether these moves will equal wins , only time will tell. But, we can no longer say this franchise is cheap under Clark Hunt. We just needed an aggressive leader , a person not afraid to pull the trigger on bringing guys in here
But many of us have forgotten all the moves Dorsey has made before the free agent period even began. Not only was KC aggressive in March, they were aggressive in February also. None of the players Dorsey signed before the start of free agency are what you would call household names. They were mostly guys off other teams practice squads , or guys off another teams scrap heap. But , that does not mean we shouldn't examine these guys and what(if anything) they can add to this team. Because just like in the draft , it's the good teams can hit on rounds 1-3, it is getting those gems in the 6th and 7th rounds that separate the good teams from the great. It is the good teams that take a Jerome Harrison or a Mike Vrabel from another team and turn them into a star, not just teams that overspend on high profile names in free agency. Most of those guys Dorsey brought in are what they are, camp bodies. But, I see several real gems that will surprise us on opening day. Lets take a look at some
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Steven Baker OT
Incumbent he threatens : Lucas Patterson
It seems like there have been two things (well there are three , but we won't talk about that other one) that this team can't ever seem to get right. We can never seem to get good, quality, consistent safety play and we can never seem to get any OL depth . The first personnel move John Dorsey made as GM, was signing Steven Baker, a massive offensive tackle . Baker went undrafted in 2012 , despite being 6'8 315 LBs and running a 4.9 forty on his Pro day. He bounced from the Colts and Cardinals practice squads in 2012. This guy is a specimen . He looks a little light in the legs to me. But if you drew up what an offensive tackle should look like , this guy is it in my opinion. He has a ton of upside .Only a one year starter at East Carolina
roster outlook;
As I said earlier, I can't remember the last time this team had real depth on the offensive line. It finally looked like we were going to have quality depth this year, with the selection of Allen and Stephenson in the draft. But then injuries happened and those guys had to play right away and what do you know, we had no one capable of backing them up. Not to mention the fact that the OT spot is the most in flux position on the team right now . More questions surround that position , than any other spot on the team. That only helps Baker making this team
David Mims was the greatest player never to play in a game in Chiefs history. He had more fans for a practice squad player than any other player I have ever seen in my life.I think Baker becomes that guy this year. I think he is at least a practice squad layer. Lucas Patterson has been hanging on by a thread for a couple of years now. I think Baker at the least takes his spot on the roster. But I can see this guy really being something for the future. But he needs a lot of coaching and work to reach his potential
Daniel Muir NT
incumbent he threatens: Anthony Torribio
Daniel Muir is kind of an interesting player. He played briefly for the Packers in 07 and played for the Jets last year. So he has a familiarity with Sutton and Dorsey. But he played the majority of his career as a one technique in the Colts Tampa two defense. His best season came in 2009 , where he tailed 49 tackles ( three for loss) and a half a sack. He was a starter for the Colts in the Super Bowl in 09 .It has been kind of down hill from there however . From 2011 to 2012 he bounced around from the Colts to the Packers to the Rams to the Jets, all very short stays .He hasn't played a significant role with any team since 2010
roster outlook;
I wouldn't exactly call our defensive line rotation a thing of beauty right now. And at NT, the only players Muir has to compete with right now, are somewhat underachieving Jerrel Powe and fellow journeyman Anthony Torribio. There are things to like about Muir for this team. First, he has experience starting and or playing in multiple defensive schemes. Neither Powe or Torribio can say that. Second, he has real big game experience. He has started multiple games throughout his NFL career. Again, neither Torribio or Powe can say that. But, he seems to be limited to running downs. He has no upside as a pass rusher. It is hard not to look at Muir and see basically a clone of Anthony Torribio. I would be very surprised if KC kept three NT's on the roster again this year. So I think Muir (and Torribio for that matter) are going to have a hard time making this teams final 53
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Kevin Brock TE
Incumbent he threatens : no one right now
Kevin Brock was somewhat of an enigma at Rutgers. He was blessed with great height and speed for the position , but he never really had the production that you would expect out of a player with his dimensions . He caught 49 passes for 541 yards and four TD's in his two seasons at Rutgers. Despite running a 4.64 forty and benching 225 22 times at his pro day, Brock went undrafted in the 2009 draft. The knock on him is that he gives little effort as a blocker and has inconsistent hands . He also seemed to disappear for long stretches at a time . He hasn't really landed on a team full time and only has two receptions for 27 yards in two games ,despite being in the league for four years.
roster outlook;
The tight end production on this team since Tony Gonzalez was traded (talk about sellers remorse) has been overall , pretty non existent. It got to the point where we laud Tony Moeak's 500 yards receiving like it was some record shattering event. What we need on this team at tight end, is a guy that can get downfield , over a safety and make a big play. We have plenty of guys who can block on this team. We don't need more of that from another tight end.
That is where Brock comes into play. He brings a vertical element that has been sorely lacking for quite some time. I am very big on the tight end that can make plays after the catch. And Brock seems to have at least the athletic ability to make that happen. Many would say , ''ya but what has he done in four years''? The answer is of course....nothing. But I look at that as somewhat of a positive. The guy keeps trying, he hasn't given up on his dream of becoming a pro athlete . That at least says to me that he has drive and a work ethic. And of course teams are willing to keep giving him opportunities . That says that more than one GM has looked at him and thought he has the talent to sign. This year was no exception. We had a player in Steve Maneri , who in my opinion has a lot of potential.They basically cut ties with him, even though they could have kept him for nothing, in favor of signing Brock. So again , that says to me they really see something in this kid
I'm not saying this guy is going to be the starting tight end for this team any time soon. But , he has what the other tight ends on this roster do not have, long speed. There will be more players added at tight end by the time training camp starts .So he will have to beat out a couple guys for that final spot. But, he is a guy I really like .It may be too soon , but MOAR Kevin Brock
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Marcus Dixon DE
incumbent he threatens: Allen Bailey
Marcus Dixon has had a rather arduous journey to the NFL. He had a full scholarship to Vanderbelt University , bypassing his home state Georgia because he wanted the best education available. He then was arrested, as the 18 year old Dixon had sex with a 15 year old white girl. Dixon was then prosecuted for statutory rape and sentenced to ten years in prison. Outrage over the case got the NAACP and eventually the Supreme Court . The Supreme Court overturned the conviction on the grounds the sex was consensual and Dixon was released from prison after 15 months served . His scholarship was revoked from Vandy and he enrolled in the Hampton , he went undrafted in the 2008 draft
Dixon was a mystery coming into the 2012 season. Despite playing well and at times looking dominant in the second half of the 2011 season, he was cut in 2012 , re signed and cut again by the Jets. He hasn't played since September of last year . But if you draw up what a five technique defensive end should look like, he is it. 6'4 , 295 lbs and quick and powerful, Mixon has the physical talent to excel in either a two gap or one gap defensive scheme
roster outlook;
This team needs a pass rush from their defensive line like the Sahara desert needs rain. We haven't had even a flirtation of a pass rush from our line, since Wallace Gilberry had seven sacks in 2010. And I am not exactly positive about about our starting unit producing much in that area this year. Someone needs to step up and get to the QB from this group. Dixon has the ability to be that guy. Every year, it seems like we pick up a journeyman defensive lineman and he exceeds expectations. And then we pound the table for that guy to be re-signed in March. I will go out on a limb and say Mixon is that guy for us this year. I think he will be a valuable role player for this team. And besides, it just sounds too good saying no RB can cross the Marcus Dixon line
Tyler Shoemaker WR
incumbent he threatens: every WR on the roster not named Dwayne Bowe or Donnie Avery
The NFL is always looking for height/speed guys at receiver .Guys who can make plays after the catch are in more of a high demand than ever . So it was surprising when Tyler Shoemaker , a highly productive WR from Boise State went undrafted in 2012. Shoemaker ran a 4.4 forty, had a 37 inch vertical and a 9'8 broad jump and caught every pass thrown at him at Boise States pro day, at 6'2 212 lbs. Tampa Bay signed him after the draft , but he was waived when he basically quit the team. KC is the first team that he has signed with since May of 2012.
roster outlook;
The bad news for KC Chiefs fans, this is arguably the worst WR unit in the NFL. Other than Dwayne Bowe, we have no one on the roster that looks like they can make an impact from this group. The good news for Tyler Shoemaker, this is arguably the worst WR unit in the NFL. Other than Dwayne Bowe, we have no one on the roster that looks like they can make an impact from this group. Shoemaker has what really no other wideout on the current roster really has. That is , that coveted size/speed combination. Bowe and Baldwin have great size, but neither are really burners. Dex and Wylie ,Avery all have that speed you want, but are short. So Shoemaker has a leg up on many of the bottom of the roster guys we have currently. And he has over a month over anyone we bring in, in that he has had time to study the playbook.
The Chiefs more than likely are going to bring in more bodies at WR , before the start of mini camp. So this group is going to get real crowded , real quick. Shoemaker is going to have to show something to stick around past the first wave of cuts. But , I think he makes this team. Not only that, I think we are going to ask ourselves how in the hell we got this kid. I expect some big things out of this kid in pre season.
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Chad Kilgore LB
incumbent he threatens : Corey Greenwood
Northwest Missouri State University, awww......the memories. The times I has on that campus, in those parties, in those bars will stay with me forever. The stories I could tell on here......ummm well anyways . So needless to say, I have a soft spot for the Bearcats. Even though I was born and raised in ST.Joseph, I cheer on my Bearcats over the hometown Griffons any day. So I always root for these guys when they get an opportunity in the NFL. And when one of these guys is a local kid and the went to NW and they play for KC, well now, that is a recipe to get me excited about a guy.
Kilgore is a blue collar type layer that should quickly get the affection of fans when he heads to training camp. He was all over the field at NW. He had 392 tackles (165 solo), seven sacks, five INTs, 12 passes defensed and three forced fumbles in 57 games with the Bearcats. He spent the year on Oaklands practice squad last season. I have heard nothing but praise about his intensity and work ethic
roster outlook;
If the season started right now, Kilgore would be the starting SILB for this team. That is how little depth we have at that position. I am disappointed Dorsey didn't make a push for Brad Jones or at least another veteran. You can bet ILB will be addressed in the draft , probably with more than one pick. I hope Kilgore makes an impact with this team. God knows, we need some depth in that unit. But if he is just a special teams player , I think I will pass. When Belcher died, we didn't have one guy that was capable of producing on defense from that unit. It's great to find guys that can play special teams, but they have to be able to contribute elsewhere as well. If Kilgore can prove his worth on defense as well as on the special teams unit, we very well could have a find here
Ryan D'Impero FB
incumbent he threatens : Patrick Demarco
D'Impero played MLB for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights . He totaled 177 tackles, six sacks, 2 interceptions in his four years with the team. He was voted second team all Big East his senior season. But perhaps ,it was his running a 4.68 forty at 245 LBs that convinced the Vikings to take him in the 7th round of the 2008 draft. But playing LB wasn't in the deck of cards for MR. D'Impero , as the Vikings saw a better fit at FB, where D'Impero played at in high school. In 2011 , he played in twelve games with one start, he had two catches for seven yards. He was eventually replaced with Pro Bowler Jerome Felton
roster outlook;
It will be interesting to see how Reid uses a fullback in this offense. Reid has always carried a fullback on his roster as a head coach. The past few years, Reid employed more of H -back type of receivers in that role. The fullback has always had a role in the west coast offense , dating all the way back to Tom Rathman in San Francisco . The fullback in this offense needs to be able to catch the ball out of the backfield as well as block. Patrick Demarco proved he can be an effective blocker last season. It is his receiving skills I want to see more of. I would love to see a guy catch the ball as well as Kimble Anders did for this team in the 90's. Maybe Demarco can be that guy. Oh, as far as D'Impero goes, no chance he makes this roster
Mardy Gilyard WR
incumbent he threatens : Devon Wylie, Dexter McCluster
Once upon a time , Mardy Gilyard was one of the most productive receivers in the country. He had 168 catches for 2,247 yards and 22 TD's in his final two seasons at Cincinnati. Blessed with great elusiveness and run after the catch ability, Gilyard was looked at as one of the best slot receiving prospects to come out of college in quite some time. He was taken with the 99th pick by the Saint Louis in the 2010 draft to go along with newly acquired QB Sam Bradford. Rams fans crossed their fingers that this would be a Brady to Welker combination for years to come.
But Gilyard's career has never taken off as many expected it to. He has been active in all of seventeen games since 2010 and has a grand total of eight catches for 78 yards. He has yet to show the explosion that set him apart while playing for Cincinnati in college. He lost his slot responsibilities to undrafted Danny Ammandola in 2010. Since then , he has bounced around the NFL, trying to recapture his glory days . To be fair, he has never really had a good QB throwing to him . He has also been picked up by some pretty dysfunctional franchises the past few years. But, it seems like the one time college star is running out of chances in the NFL
roster outlook;
like Shoemaker, Gilyard is blessed to be on a team with little talent at wideout. But unlike Shoemaker, Gilyard is on a team with guys that do basically what he does. McCluster , Wylie, Avery are all slot receivers . All posses the run after the catch ability that Gilyard has. So unlike Shoemaker, he doesn't have anything new to bring to the table. He probably has to win the kick return job in order to secure a roster spot.
The thing I will say that does help him, is the fact that McCluster and Wylie aren't Reids guys. He didn't draft them, so he has no emotional connection to them. He doesn't care that Dexter was a second round pick or that Wylie was just drafted last year. He is looking at this strictly from a roster standpoint. So if Gliyard beats someone out, he gets the job. McCluster is no longer a sacred cow on this team. He has to earn his spot . You can't have this many slot receivers on one team , so someone has to go. I just have a hard time believing that Gilyard has a future on this team , that is unless injuries hit , or he blows everyone away in practice/pre season. But is he can realize his potential, lookout , we will have a player here in KC
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Frank Zombo OLB
incumbent he threatens: Edger Jones
The newest member of the Chiefs was signed today as a matter of fact. Frank Zombo was somewhat of a star during the Packers Super bowl run. When injuries devastated the team, Zombo took over and had four sacks as a backup outside linebacker. He even sacked Ben Rothlesburger in the Super Bowl . It has been some tough sledding from there though. He has missed twenty games the last two seasons with injuries. In 2011, he missed the first five games with a broken collar bone. On his first game back, he injured a knee and missed another game, when he came back from that injury, he pulled a hamstring and missed three more games. In 2012, he was on the P.U.P . list with an ankle injury. He was a RFA this offeseason, until the Packers decided not to tender him , thus, making him an UFA
roster outlook;
With the release of Andy Studebaker earlier in the week, this may very well be the thinnest unit on the team. So far, Zombo's roster spot is uncontested . That is likely(hopefully) to change in the upcoming weeks. Zombo has produced some on defense in the past, something Edger Jones can not say. But, his durability issues are a red flag. He makes Tony Moeaki look like Walter Peyton when it comes to durability. If he can stay healthy and contribute on special teams, KC has found an upgrade over Studebaker. But if history is any lesson, he will be hurt again and you won't be able to count on him.I am waiting for something to break on this guy, he is too unreliable for me to say he will he will help this team in any way
Hussain Abdullah safety
incumbent he threatens; Kendrick Lewis
Abdullah looked to be on his way to a solid payday , when he decided to take the Hajj to mecca for his religious requirements. It was wondered if Abdullah would ever play in the NFL again. At just the age of 25, his future seemed in question. Abdullah was a solid safety with the Vikings. he was ranked in the to 25 safeties in the NFL when he left the sport. He was actually a guy that I wanted KC to sign in 2012. So I was excited to see that he chose KC to try and resurrect his promising career. I do worry about the layoff and what effect it will have on him . I also worry about the concussion he received in 2011 that forced him to miss seven games.But, at a low risk signing for little money, there is little to worry about he fails to make the team
roster outlook;
Of all the players that KC signed that you would consider under the radar, Abdullah is the one that has the chance to start. Eric Berry and Kendrick Lewis were supposed to give us the best , young safety tandem in the league for the next eight years. But one or the other seems to be hurt, or ineffective. It has gotten to the point where Lewis is just unreliable . Abdullah is 27 , but he is a young 27. He only has 24 starts in the NFL. So his body has taken a beating like Kendrick Lewis has. And from what I have seen, he is at least respectable in coverage and willing to tackle. I really can't say that about Lewis the past couple of seasons. If Abdullah can stay healthy and knock off the rust from his year and a half layoff, he will have something in KC
The good teams in this league hit on their first, second and third round picks. The good teams in this league hit on their big free agent signings. But the great teams find those 6th round gems, they find those guys wasting away on another teams practice squad. That is what defines the great teams. So the next time you see the Chiefs sign a guy you never heard of, don't blow it off. Don't ignore them. Do a little research . Find out about the guy. He might be the difference between going to the playoff and watching them at home


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Ki Dhara
It is a special type of offering to Lord Girraji. In this milk is putted in a pot from which a small stream of milk is allowed to flow. Than this pot is taken along with the person who is doing the parikrama of Girraji. This stream should flow from the pot throughout 21Km ( the total distance which has to be covered for 1 parikrama).
There is a line in Girraj Chalisa saying "Jo nar det dudh ki dhara | bahro rahe tako bhandara" . The meaning of this line is that once a person offers Doodh ki Dhara to Lord Girraj, his/her all the necessities get fulfilled. He/She will remain happy throughout his/her life.
Lord Krishna has also made all Brijwasis to offer Doodh ki Dhara to Lord Girraji. The signs of those streams of milk are still present on the Girraj parvat. So it is believed that a person, once in his lifetime should offer Doodh ki Dhara to Lord Girraj.
We organize such Doodh ki Dhara at a very lower cost. All the arrangements will be taken care by us.
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Bhandara means
arranging food for poor and needy people. Bhandara can be done at
various occasion like on your birthday.You can choose the
amount of people that you would like to feed.
We will print little invitation cards, like food vouchers, with the date, time and address of the event and will go and distribute them among the poor inhabitants of our area who frequently do not know from where to get food for this or the next day. Can you imagine how happy these people will be when they will come to our Ashram and get a full warm meal there? As it is a tradition in India to give also a small pocket money on these occasions everybody who comes for the meal also gets five Rupees. They will get to know that it is your day of celebration and they all will send you their blessings.
All the responsibility of organizing this bhandara will be on us. There are serviceman who will distribute food among the poor.We will take pictures of that special day and publish them on the website so that you can enjoy the happiness that your donation brought.
We organize Bhandaras at various places like Goverdhan, Mathura, Vrindavan and Barsana.


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Officials say a man stole a bus from the Tempe Transit Cente then crashed it. He then tried to escape but was caught in the process but was caught by a man's best friends.
It turns out the suspect picked the wrong back yard as when he jumped over the fence he found some four legged heroes.
It was a peaceful end to what had been a wild run.
That police say began when James Robert Martin jumped behind the wheel of a city bus that was left running.
Martin was caught on surveillance video at Tempe's transit center.
No one was on board the bus but the suspect was determined to out-run the police.
"He went into a cul-de-sac and he was stuck there. He had nowhere do to go so he pushed the gas to the floor crashed through somebody's backyard," said, Tempe Police Sergeant, Mike Pooley.
From there police say Martin drove into an alley.
When he realized he was trapped, he jumped out of the bus while it and into Jeff's backyard.
"Immediately the dogs went after him. As soon as he saw the dogs he put up his hands and just kind of dropped to his knees" said Jeff.
The dogs kept the James Robert Martin until Tempe Police arrived and took him into custody.
Tempe Police originally identified Martin as Patrick Moonie. Sgt. Mike Pooley says a family member of Martin's called officers to tell them Martin's real name.
Pooley says he'll face additional charges for his actions.
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You may think you've got your dog trained. But when was the last time you got a helping – mouth – carrying in the groceries?


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Mix global fabrics for hard-to-resist looks
January 1, 2009-- Casual Living,
It's been said that, throughout history, textiles have mimicked the day's social and economic climate. With tight times, many are turning their attention closer to home to enjoy all their living spaces — indoors and out. A trend that started several years ago is now truly a phenomenon with comfortable and stylish outdoor living spaces all the rage.
As savvy consumers bring their own personal touch to their outdoor spaces, we've seen a complete transformation of outdoor fabrics, also known as performance fabrics, into "super" fabrics that offer great style and design. Gone are the thick, bulky outdoor fabrics only "fashionable" as a tent for your son's Boy Scout troop. Today, the many uses of these soft, almost luxurious, and vibrant textiles are being shouted from the virtual rooftops of designer blogs from coast to coast. So, I say let's take it one step further. This spring combine not one, but two of the hottest trends — ikat and resist-dye prints and performance fabrics.
A great marriage of color and texture, ikat fabrics have made a big resurgence in popular fashion. From runway dresses to purses to serveware, I love the hot new ways this eclectic print is being used. A truly global fabric, ikats are created by dyeing tightly bound string bundles before the threads are woven to create a pattern or design. Isn't it amazing that a process considered to be the first type of textile printing, dating back to 5th century B.C., can still be so vogue? During the 18th century's Age of Exploration, stylish colonists coveted these unique fabrics. Perhaps we still love these prints today because of the way they evoke the feeling of far-away places. With ikat there is an exotic quality that is still decidedly organic, adding texture to a more traditional environment or a soft earthy touch to a modern one.
Another great option, printed fabrics inspired by resist-dye methods are back in style and offer yet another great fabric choice. A casual look that incorporates a mixture of subtle texture makes the resist-printed fabric right at home in an outdoor living area.
Resist is a general term that refers to printing using a dye-resistant substance, usually a wax or paste, to create a design. After dying the cloth, the white areas that are left when the wax or paste is removed creates the pattern. In the 18th century, this method was commonly used with indigo, the most readily available dye of the era. Botanical resist fabrics mix and match quite nicely with solids and stripes, providing a look that perfectly rounds out the heavier, more masculine edges of many outdoor furniture pieces.
What not try these prints for an eye-catching accent piece? As trends lean toward making small changes that have big results without a big price tag, ottomans are getting a lot of attention in the decorating world. The spectrum of colors often characteristic of ikat and resist prints lends itself nicely to a room that already has an established color scheme but needs a little spice. Or, for those "colorphobes" out there, throw pillows are the safest way to infuse a bit of something new without making the full commitment. Warning: You're going to like it and want more, but start with baby steps if you must.
Printed fabrics tell a story about one's personal style. Whether it's an indoor or outdoor space you're planning, these prints can add an exotic quality that reflects a feeling of aesthetic adventure. Thanks to the latest fabric technology, these great fabrics can be multitasked for any room of the house and, in most cases, can withstand the rigors of kids and pets like a champion. For this upcoming season, incorporate the best of fashion and function when thinking about your outdoor living space. Go ahead, just try to resist.
As home stylist for Williamsburg, the lifestyle brand of The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Cindy Cragg shares her background in visual merchandising and design through national TV appearances, two DVDs, numerous magazine and newspaper articles. For more, visitwilliamsburg-marketplace.com.
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Walk up the canyon to the second bridge (a pipe also crosses the stream just downstream of the bridge). After crossing the bridge, look right and notice bolts on the rock. This is Hidden Wall.
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