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I'm bored, and I like to goof around. So...let's play a game!
Info 1: The Rockets want to dump Thomas Robinson to make room for Howard -- LINK!
Info 2: While I don't believe it's as dire as it once was, Kevin Love's future in Minny could still be in doubt.
Minnesota Receives:
Aaron Afflalo, Thomas Robinson, Andrew Nicholson, Houston's 2013 2nd Round Pick, Orlando's 2013 #2 Pick, LA's 2015 2nd Round Pick (from Orlando)
Houston Receives:
Al Harringon, Enough cash to buy out Harrington immediately (from Orlando)
Orlando Receives:
Kevin Love, Luke Ridnour, Minnesota's 2013 #9 Pick
Before you ask...yes, I ran this through the ESPN trade machine and the salaries work. I can't post the link to prove it because I did it on my phone (my work comp has ESPN sites blocked), but if anyone would like to try it and post the link, feel free.
Why does MN do this?
It's true they lose the best player in this deal: Franchise-Quality PF, Kevin Love.
They get back an actual starting SG, which they need desperately. They get a (low cost) combination of high-potential and solid young talent in the vacated PF spot in Robinson & Nicholson. They get a pair 2nd round picks, and bump up in the this year's draft from #9 to #2 -- even in a weak draft that's a big jump. There's still a pretty clear talent difference between the #2 and #9 picks this year.
That sounds like a decent haul for a franchise guy who the Wolves played most of last season without anyways. If they don't believe they can re-sign him long term in a few years, this might be a solid choice instead of middling for a few years before he leaves on his own, instead directing that money to Pekovic, who has earned a payday in Love's absence.
Why does HOU do this?
They give up a 2nd Round Pick in order to dump Robinson's contract in an effort to go after Howard in FA. It's a small price to pay, and one they seem willing to do if reports are to be believed. If not, maybe Orlando gives up one of their own 2nd round picks to Minny instead, but I don't think they'd have to.
Why does ORL do this?
They get a franchise guy in Kevin Love. It's that simple.
At the #9 pick, they could grab either Shabazz Muhammad and having him become the starting 2, or Dennis Schroeder and start Ridnour at the 2 like Minny did this past year.
This intensifies the log jam at the 4 (behind Love), but who cares about that when you land a franchise guy?
This also means it's unlikely that Orlando is in the Wiggins' lotto anymore, as I'd imagine they'd end up in the high-single or low-double digit range of the draft next year. However, they still have 2 picks in the 2014 draft, Davis, Hedo's expiring, and a couple additional 1st/2nd rounders to shop around the trade market to either move up in 2014 or land another young FA.
Anywho, my lunch break is almost over, and this killed time amusingly.
Your thoughts?


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my midlet sends some data to webserver as a get parameters
(e.g www.myserver.com/?p1=x&p2=y)
it works perfectly with nokia (6280,6230), motorola and sonny ericson. but unfortunatly, in N65/90 the phone cut the params.
how can i make it pass the whole arguments. or if someone can tell me how to pass them in aother way like post.
one more thing, i need to open a webpage whith those params.

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Washington State University Press Release:
PULLMAN, Wash. – The Board of Regents of Washington State University will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 9 a.m. Friday, May 4, in Room 204 of the Compton Union Building on the WSU Pullman campus.
Among the action items are: increases in tuition for resident and non-resident students, as assumed in the 2011-13 biennial budget passed by the Washington legislature; services and activities fees and allocations; and biennial capital and operating budget requests.
The Academic and Student Affairs Committee action items will include: formation of the School of Politics, Philosophy, and Public Affairs; extending the bachelor of science degree in civil engineering to WSU Tri-Cities and extending the bachelor of science in mechanical engineering to the University Center of North Puget Sound (Everett). A future action item would extend the bachelor of science in neuroscience to WSU Vancouver.
The Finance and Audit Committee will take action on several items, including the campus master plan, the proposed sale of the Cougar Depot and plans to design and build a new WSU Visitor Center.
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7 Mistakes Developers Make When Using 3rd Party API's
Following up on the last article on API's I spoke with Shawn DeWolfe again on seven mistakes that designers make when working with 3rd party API's. What you will read is the result of our conversation.
Providing Feedback on Long-running Scripts in Older Browsers
Before the advent of Server-sent Events (SSEs) and the HTML5 Progress Bar, users were kept in the dark while waiting for long-running tasks such as the uploading of image and video files to complete. Rob Gravelle shows a few ways to provide feedback to older browser that don't support SSEs or progress bar.
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Of all the features of HTML5, SVG has gotten precious little attention. Learn how it can create visually appealing pages, while possibly saving you from the impending zombie apocalypse.
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Most of us are already familiar with id and class selectors, and I introduced you to the beauty of attribute selectors in "Understanding CSS Selectors." But there's so much more. In this two-part series, I'll look at the new selectors in CSS3, starting with structural pseudo-classes.
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WebGL is clearly a hot topic nowadays. Apple has just announced the availability of WebGL for Safari (without having to struggle with options) and iOS 8. This allows web developers to create 3D web sites that can really be used everywhere. This article, written by David Catuhe, details some of the functionality behind the new Babylon.js
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PBnDJs Vlll Painting and Partying
PBnDJs Vlll Painting and Partying
Painting and partying should always go hand in hand. Don't get us wrong, we love a good gallery show, but when you combine Djs Lazor, Amplicity and Gereaux with live painting and a full bar, it's just more fun. House, Hip Hop, Funk and primary colors!
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PBnDJs Vlll Painting and Partying
Event Category: Galleries Art
When: July 26, 2013
Time: 9:00pm
Where: The Hill
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Northern Michigan is an absolute winter wonderland this year with many communities seeing more snow than they have had in many years.
One of those communities is Gaylord.
The area had their second snowiest February since 1940, when they started to keep track of those numbers.
The near record snowfall in Otsego County is exactly what cross county skiers and others needed to enjoy winter activities.
Cross country ski centers like Forbush Corners can't make their own snow like downhill resorts.
David Forbush must rely on what he is given and this year that has been plenty.
At Cook Family Farms, their belgian draft horses can pull their sleigh on wheels but everybody prefers that true sleigh ride feel.
9&10's Eric Lloyd and photojournalist Tony Zyber trekked through the snow today and have more details.


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I have volunteered at my local nursing home for four years and still enjoy every moment of it. The program I am involved with is the Adopt-A-Grandparent Program which allows children to get involved and make someone else's life happier. The part I love is when you walk in and see those smiling faces waiting for you to come visit and talk to them. I enjoy writing letters, reading mail and magazines, and just talking to the people at the nursing home. We enjoy each other's company. I learn about life from their past experiences and they learn what life is like for teenagers in the nineties. They also learn about how things have changed since they were teenagers. I think what surprised me the most was how much I had in common with them. We had many of the same interests which allowed us to become well acquainted and talk for hours.
Whenever I leave the nursing home, I leave with a feeling of pride and accomplishment. I always gain a good feeling from making someone else happy. The Adopt-A-Grandparent Program has given me the opportunity to meet and become friends with many interesting people. This program has also taught me how to deal with other people who may be totally different from me. Volunteering at my local nursing home has helped me become a more understanding person. I am very glad that I have had the opportunity to help my community in a way that I enjoy. fl
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The Dawson County Special Olympics is clearing hurdles with a new management team that is aiming to regenerate and improve the organization, one that is deemed necessary to the community, and is currently seeking volunteers.
Dawson County's student health coordinator has been tapped to serve on a state panel charged with developing policies for handling reports of child abuse by school employees.
Just before school started, Leigh Ann Bagley took a trip to New York City where she was presented with an award based on efforts made to promote wellness and healthier life choices among students, faculty and staff at Black's Mill Elementary School.
Recently, Dawson County's Cassandra Tallant and Jennifer Wooten completed graduation requirements for the Professional Association of Georgia Educators Teacher Academy.
Late Saturday morning, 23-year-old Megan Smith woke up with an orange dragon tattooed on her neck and no recollection of how it got there.
This summer presented a first time opportunity for many students at Robinson Elementary.
Transitioning into middle school can be full of excitement, sadness and anxiety, all of which are emotions that each new student handles in his or her own way.
With bookbags packed with pencils, paper and notebooks, more than 3,000 children began a new school year Monday in Dawson County.
Walking across the stage Friday at Riverview Middle School, 27 young cadets became the inaugural graduating class of the Dawson County Junior Firefighter Academy.
Sheriff Billy Carlisle has been selected to serve as the 2009 Chairman of the Dawson County/Dawsonville Finance Drive for the State YMCA of Georgia.
Despite recent state cuts in education funding, Dawson County Superintendent Keith Porter says the district is prepared for the start of the new school year.
The Dawson County school board is considering a plan that would have high school athletes and other students pay a travel fee for riding a bus to away games or activities.
An after school youth program planned for Rock Creek Park could be cancelled if more children do not sign up.
State 4-H Congress competition, held recently in Atlanta, decided the best in the state in 4-H, and Becca Bishop, daughter of Donald and Joan Bishop, competed in the Plants and Soil Science Project.
Changes regarding morning student drop-off at Robinson Elementary School are set to take place this year.
During the summer months, there are not students roaming the halls of area schools, but come August, when class is back in session, officers charged with securing their safety plan to be ready in the event of a dangerous situation.
The Dawson County Library was flooded with kids looking for food, fun and learning last week during the Edible Science display.
Dawson County residents will have a chance to honor a late teacher and historian with the gift of life.
After jumping in a cold lake in February for three years in a row, Brian Burke has decided to find a warmer way to raise money for literacy.
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Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering students can and do pursue a wide variety of minors to complement their B.S. degree, based on either professional or personal interests. Minor coursework is typically taken in conjunction with major courses and can provide an enjoyable balance to a student's studies.
Information on minors offered at the University can be found at http://artsandsciences.osu.edu/students/minors. (Information on the business minor is located under "General Business.")
Minor information can also be found through department and college websites. If there is a particular area in which you would like to earn a minor and are having trouble finding information, ask your advisor for help or contact the department of interest!
The department does offer a Nuclear Engineering Minor.


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Friday, August 22, 2014
Comedian Roberto Benigni wrote and directed this Italian farce, in which he stars as Dante, a bus driver who is the exact double of the infamous gangster Johnny Toothpick (Benigni again). After Dante meets Johnny's girlfriend Maria (Nicoletta Braschi), he travels to her Palermo villa, where it quickly becomes apparent that Maria is setting up Dante to take the fall for Johnny's illicit behavior. ~ Jason Ankeny, Rovi


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October 3, 2010
October is Maafa Awareness Month, a time to reflect on recovery from the residual impact slavery had on the Black community and how the centuries of free labor benefited everyone else. The ritual this year is Sunday, Oct. 10, 5:30 a.m., at Ocean Beach, Fulton at the Great Highway, in San Francisco. Maafa is Kiswahili for "great calamity, reoccurring disaster," a term used to describe the Black Holocaust of the European Slave Trade and how the post traumatic stress syndrome shows up in our thoughts and behavior unwittingly.
November 7, 2008
I think I'm still in shock. Imagine, 200 years after chattel slavery was legally abolished in the United States, we have a Black man elected to this nation's highest office: Barack Hussein Obama, president elect, this nation's 44th president as of Jan. 20, 2009.


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6Now That 'Twilight' is Done, I Guess It's Appropriate to Bring This Out …
You know, the next 'Twilight', or 'Twilight'-wannabe, and it's called 'Beautiful Creatures', a film based on a book by the same name. From IMDB:
A supernatural drama centered on a local teenager and the mysterious new girl in town who uncover dark secrets about their respective families.
So, it's like 'Twilight' meets 'Harry Potter' meets 'The Craft' meet 'The Princess and the Frog'. In short? …
September 20, 2012 at 4:30 pm by Sarah
6 Responses to "Now That 'Twilight' is Done, I Guess It's Appropriate to Bring This Out …"
the new twilight is the mortal instruments duh!
why is emma thompson in this crap?
Unless you pitch each other to fight to the death, I'm not interested.
I wasn't even interested enough in the book to finish it and I never just stop reading a book.
Mortal Instruments might get popular. The author just doesn't know when to quit. "Hey, I'll write a trilogy with a nice, summed up, maybe a tad ambiguous ending." Just kidding, here are several more books that don't make much sense. Boy, do I love money.
i didnt finish it either, they're so badly written and just terrible character development but it will sell im sure of that.
i think its the next twilight because it apears that this teen generation really likes shitty movies and shitty books , you know like twilight


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My critique of the Steelers-Eagles game is limited. Admittedly, i wasn't able for focus on the game as much as i would have liked to particularly in the critical opening minutes of the Pittsburgh-Philadelphia game. I was quite preoccupied trying to adjust the color tone, contrast, and mode of my TV monitor. Almost everything that used to be black or white seemed to be pink. Until i sort of figured out what was going on, then i settled into the pink thing-albeit uncomfortably. Things that never paid attention to, i paid attention to: shoes, gloves, whistles, chin straps, wrist bands, et al. I spent much of the game, scanning the players outfits: "Hey, there's a guy without any pink on!" Should the referees throw a flag? Should Tomlin challenge? I spent most of NFL Sunday distracted by it. By Monday night's game though, i sort of began to get used to it, almost overlook it. But pink just doesn't seem to fit in to the game–yet. It's a GOOD CAUSE, but i'll take a nicely placed patch on a players jersey, thank you.
I mean, after the replacement referees, i was looking forward to some regular football without any new adjustments. Well, as i learned yet again, things don't always turn out the way you want them. Wear a patch, yes. Pink socks??? But it is a good cause, and there's an easy link if you care to donate, if you are able.
Speaking of replacement referees, midway through the game, i was thinking they weren't THAT bad, due to the regulars non-calls and bad-calls. And by the end of the NFL weekend, i was ready to have the replacement refs come back–maybe not. [The regulars blew some major calls over the weekend.] But then i got to thinking: why have referees at all?! I remember playing tons of backyard and schoolyard sports growing up, and we never had referees. And one side always seemed to win, somewhat fairly; another side lost. We seemed to work out the controversial plays between us. Heck, with the Big Screen and Multi-angle Replays, let the viewing audience decide with a futurist interactive NFL TV option. P.S. The replacement referees were really that bad! But the regular referees weren't really that good!
Now back to the Steagles game, that is, Steelers–Eagles. For the come-from-behind last second, again, Steelers, the defensive game ball goes hands-down to Michael Vick, who almost single-handedly kept the Steelers in the game by keeping the Eagles out of the endzone. And i mean single-handedly! Hey, Michael–two hands firmly on the pigskin especially when you about to collide with a defensive lineman twice your size and meaner than a pitbull. Of course, the offensive game ball must go to Rashard Mendenhall without whom the Steelers might be 1-3 now. But, hey, you too Rashard–two hands on the ball. Some of your delightful highlights showed you dangling the ball inviting a turnover. P.S. Just razzin you Rashard. Dangle the ball all you want if you're going to run like that!
THE THREE OMENS from the game, that cause me concern (not withstanding week 5's somewhat poor play and penalties):
ONE. Troy Polamalu caught on camera, on the bench, calf wrapped in ice, laughing with one of his bench buddies. When he finally noticed that the TV camera had caught him, his jovial face turned to distress. Heck, yucking it up with a big lead in the fourth quarter of the game and in the division standings is one thing. But yucking it up in the first half of a game in which your team is playing more than poorly (and at 1-2), and the star safety is injured is quite another. But, from an insider's point of view, maybe Troy senses something–that he won't be winning any more Super Bowls with the Steelers, "so why sweat it!" P.S. Check out the Ravens rabid Ray Lewis stalking the sideline. Some teams are playing like they're DRIVEN to win their divisions, and the Super Bowl. While some are playing like IT WOULD BE NICE to win. At least at this point. Things hopefully will come more and more together for the Steelers as the season goes on.
TWO. Tomlin's discussion (and ultimate decision) about what to do on third down on the last drive in the final seconds. I think he had enough time to decide what he should do since the drive started at the Steelers own twenty. As i posted before, one of my concerns about Tomlin is his seeming uncertainty about when to send on his kicking team. This seemed to be another example. Even the sportscasters in the booth seemed to gasp when Big Ben and the team came back onto the field on third down. Too many things could have gone wrong for the Steelers, and too few things could go right on that play. Fortunately, a little right thing happened and Redman held onto the ball, and there were no penalties, sack, fumble, etc. Okay, okay, every yard counts when kicking at Heinz Field. But not to kick on third down, in case of a missed snap or whatever, took me by surprise. But then again, i'm just a fan, not a coach. P.S. Tomlin in the postgame interview said the kicking distance is "predetermined before the game, and we don't take rain [and a wet field] into consideration." Then just what was all of the considering about on the sideline during the timeout? And Tomlin continued, "We don't let the game circumstances get us tight in terms of our decision-making ...." Well, from my side of the magic screen, things looked pretty tight. But i wasn't on the sidelines where it was apparently more relaxed, maybe i was just tight watching.
THREE. As we all awaited the kick from Suisham, the close-up of Big Ben and Mike Tomlin arm-in-arm. It was a "Hallmark Moment" for sure. I could almost hear Mikey purring from the sidelines. It felt warm and fuzzy–and sweaty! But, i prefer to see my head coach, clip board in-hand, preparing for contingencies, and not playing player favorites. But whatever works....
And, a win is a win, no matter how pretty, or not pretty it is. There were more than a few not so pretty wins this weekend by LONG teams. So we'll take it. 2 AND 2!
P.S. The final cameo. Big Ben pointing his fingers to the sky, thanking the football gods for their intervention, the miracle, come-from-behind drive and modest field goal. Well, keep pointing Big Ben cause from my side of the screen either 1) The Steelers are going to have to play A LOT better as the season progresses–prognosis uncertain (but i hope so); 2) other LONG teams are going to have to start playing A WHOLE LOT worse-prognosis doubtful; 3) the Steelers are going to need miracles A PLENTY-quite possibly. All teams need timely good breaks to have a successful season.
As always, with any critique of the Steelers, i very much hope they prove me very wrong. But no matter how much i try, i just can't stop rooting for the Steelers. And i still believe they could make another improbable run to the playoffs and Super Bowl. Yep, i'll wholeheartedly pick them to go all the way! But, at this point, i won't open my wallet and put any of my hard earned money on it. And that's the way it is.
On the weather playing a factor in field goal range "We knew where he was." Well, if anyone can tell me what that means, i'd appreciate it.
"I wasn't worried about the rain. I was worried about his range." So what does rain and field conditions (especially at Heinz) have to do with the kicking game or range? Apparently nothing.
On the game-winning drive. "We had the ball last. Such is life." Hmmm, let's see how can i apply that to my personal life.
Mikey, gotta luv him. I think i know what he's trying to say. But, he oftentimes says things in a curious, razzable way.
Now what' this all got to the with the Titans game. Nothing. As long as the score isn't close, and the Steelers don't have to come from behind in the last two minutes. And as long as they win.


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A FARNWORTH man who was wanted over an attempted car theft has been arrested.
Jamie Turner, aged 24, is alleged to have attempted to steal a car in Earlswood Walk, Great Lever, on July 8.
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To get you ready to watch the Spurs this season, bake up a bunch of alfajores, the official cookie (although calling them a cookie just doesn't seem adequate) of Pounding the Rock. Don't let the length of the instructions scare you; it's just the teacher coming out in me to be very specific. Enjoy!
ALFAJORES (just one is called an alfajor)
1 jar or can of dulce de leche (Nestles makes one in a can – found with the sweetened condensed milk – make sure it says "dulce de leche" and not caramel sauce, which is too thin)
1 cup granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cornstarch
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
3 ounces cream cheese, cut into ½ inch cubes and chilled in the freezer for 10 minutes
2 sticks unsalted butter, cut into ½ inch cubes and chilled in the freezer for 10 minutes
1 TBS vanilla extract
4 large egg yolks
In a food processor with the steel blade, process the sugar for about 15 seconds to a fine powder (or you can buy extra fine granulated sugar to start with). Add the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt and run the motor for 15 seconds until well incorporated.
Evenly scatter the cream cheese and butter cubes over the flour mixture. Combine the dough with 15 one-second pulses until the flour looks like coarse meal.
Beat the egg yolks and vanilla in a small bowl (I whisk them in a 2-cup measuring cup). Pour over the flour. Pulse with 10 one-second turns, scrape down the sides (and bottom), then process for about ten more seconds until the dough barely starts to come together and clings to the outer portion of the bowl, leaving the center clear. The dough will be dry and crumbly.
Turn to dough out onto a lightly floured surface and push it together with your hands to form a ball. Do not knead. Divide the dough into thirds, pat each into a flat 5-inch disk, and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Take one piece of dough out of the refrigerator at a time, lightly flour it, and roll into a rough circle about ¼ inch thick. Cut as many 2 inch rounds as possible, reserving the scraps. Place cookies on baking sheets lined with parchment paper no more than 1.2 inch apart – these cookies do not spread out. Continue with the remaining dough rounds. Combine all the scraps once and repeat the same steps for rolling, cutting, and baking.
Bake the cookies for around 12 minutes at 375, rotating the cookie sheets halfway through until the cookies have a golden edge and bottom. Let the cookies rest for about two minutes on the baking sheets, then cool on wire racks.
REMEMBER YOU WILL NEED 2 COOKIES FOR EACH ALFAJOR! What seems like a lot of cookies really will make only about 2 to 2 1/2 dozen alfajores.
Melt 1 stick of butter in the microwave in a 1 quart bowl. Add 8 ounces semisweet chocolate and 2 TBS corn syrup. Let stand for a minute – the heat from the butter should melt the chocolate. Stir until melted completely – can microwave for 10-second intervals if needed. OR DO IT THE EASY WAY – BUY READY MADE MILK CHOCOLATE CANDY COATING!
1 cup shredded coconut, finely chopped (use food processor or blender) and toasted at 250 degrees – DO THIS WHILE THE DOUGH IS CHILLING.
Line baking sheets with waxed paper and put the wire racks on the paper. Place half the cookies upside down on the racks and spoon a heaping teaspoon of dulce de leche on each one. Top with another cookie and press to distribute the dulce.
Spoon a thin coating of the chocolate over the cookie's top and sides. YOU WILL WASTE LESS CHOCOLATE IF YOU PUT A WIRE RACK OVER THE BOWL AND DO ONE AT A TIME, THEN TRANSFER THEM BACK TO THE ORIGINAL WIRE RACK ON THE COOKIE SHEET. Place cookies in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm up the chocolate.
Place coconut on a plate (I use a paper plate). Roll cookies' edges in the coconut to seal in the dulce de leche. IF YOU USE THE READY MADE CHOCOLATE COATING, YOU CAN DO THIS STEP IMMEDIATELY AFTER COATING THE COOKIES AS THE READY MADE ICING SETS UP QUICKLY.
Store the alfajores in the refrigerator or freezer. They should keep in the fridge about 3 – 4 days and in the freezer for three months. You can eat them right out of the freezer!


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A Captain America: Winter Soldier review
Captain 'MURICA 2 - The Emo Soldier | English Review
A great review and critical discussion of patriotism and Marvel tropes. What did you guys think?
H1Z1, why I think it's awesome. Why you should too.
I can go on about the Planetside 2 engine. Or a map with 1k players. Or an engine where gun play works. Or where fanboys haven't destroyed a game that isn't even done yet.
I like this better:
[u]" We want to make a game where people can board up a house and have a persistent base. Travel across the world to meet friends. Not 5 different colors of a raincoat."[/u]
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Real Life Review
Release Date - January 1st, 50,000,000,000 BC
Platform - HU-M4N-1TE (I think that's the name)
Cost - $0 (but includes microtransactions)
Where should I begin with this? And what should I say about this? I guess the best place to start is the obvious. Real Life is a game literally played by everyone on Earth...but why? There's a lot of people that love this game...but there are also a lot of people that hate this game. I know that everyone has their opinions, but it has me scratching my head as to why we have this dilemma with such a game.
Graphics and Sound
If you ask me, the graphics for this game are some of the best, if not THE BEST!, to ever come out of the industry. Everything looks so crisp and detailed that I feel like I'm actually there. If I have any sort of gripe, it's that there really isn't much ...
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A message about VR and Kickstarter
Bought an electronic between '98 and '02? Get your 10 bucks!
1998 was a long time ago. And I'm sure some may have still been potty training. Nah, just kidding.
Seriously though. DRAM manufacturers just settled a 310 million class action lawsuit for price fixing. So if you bought a computer, video console, or certain electronic devices between 1998 and 2002. Guess what? You can get some money. (And should donate it to critsandvich.)
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$10 is the minimum. And will go up depending on how many devices you bought. You do not have to provide proof. But don't go crazy kids.!-->!-->
GLaDOS goes to work for NASA.... no seriously.
OK it's really about teaching fission vs. fusion. Still funny as hell.


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While on patrol together, Ben and Hal try to help a young boy and wind up having their bikes stolen. The hunt to recover them leads them to the discovery of something much bigger. Also, Matt is put in danger, and Weaver is reunited with a family member.
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The CHGME Payment Program staff provides technical assistance throughout the year by providing one-on one support, conducting conference calls, holding public hearings when applicable, and conducting technical assistance workshops. This support provided to freestanding children's hospitals is designed to help the community of teaching hospitals understand the rules, regulations, policies and guidance needed to apply and receive Federal GME support, and ensures smooth operation and administration of the program.
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The song title refers to an ancient trade item such as was carried by the caravan of merchants to whom Joseph was sold. It is likely that it is what is now known as balsam of Mecca from a tree native to southern Arabia. In Edgar Allan Poe's poem, The Raven, a character believes that the balm of Gilead can heal his broken heart from the loss of his lover's death.
Thula Klizeo
A Zulu chant written by Joseph Shabalala on trip to New York City in 1988. He missed his home in South Africa, and with Apartheid still in effect, he did not know if he would ever be allowed to return. He said, "Be still my heart, even here I am at home." You wouldn't think that such a short song would have so much meaning behind it, but we're talking a different paradigm than our paradigm of wordy hymns. The power in chants like Thula Klizeo is in the depth of the meaning, its connection to the traditions of the past and its defiance for a better tomorrow.
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B.Tech (IT) --> M.S. (IT) --> Entry Level Job @ Sun Microsystems (1.5 years) --> SAP ABAP Consultant (3 yr) now @ IBM
Nice blog
My path is some different
Master Degree -> Quality Analyst -> Sap ABAP/Pi consultant (+3 years exp)
Hi All,
It was nice seeing the career path of different people.
I never imagined that I will ever work on SAP. My aim was something different. I did my Engineering in Information Technology, and started my own business. After a year, I felt the need of a post graduation degree, and so, I went ahead, appeared in competitive exam and joined an institute for MBA. I completed my dual degree in Finance and Marketing and was recruited in a company and started working on SEM suite. Later, the new EPM suite was introduced and I started working on that. And now, I am working on SAP, with SAP, for SAP.
Mine starts a bit different... I still remember getting an Atari 800XL for Xmas back in the early 80's, since then I became addicted.. I remember tweeking conventional and extended memory so I could run my games when I was a child. By the time I was 16 i had build networks, servers, worked with HP-UX and NT, funny enough when I got to University I choose Accounting.. but didn't took me long to realize my mistake. To help to push my career in IT I took a bunch of certs MCSE, MCSA, MCDBA, Comptia A+, did the Cisco Networking Academy and then a few years and IT jobs later joined SAP as an IT Administrator, got transfered and moved into SAP Basis about 9 years ago, today I still enjoy my PC games!!
Regards, Juan
Hi Thomas,
After seeing all the above posts i feel that im very lucky to get into SAP domain early.
My Path is Bachelors Degree->campus recruitment->SAP BW
Infact Pradeep Kotikalapudi who commented above is my classmate in Engineering
Nice !dea Tom!!!
Even I'm lucky to get into SAP very early. Mine goes in this way
Bachelors Degree > BPO (6 months) > SAP BI Consultant (2+).
Infact Harish Babu who commented above is not my classmate but my colleague..
hi i am started my career in PI consultant in zieta technology how its future.
@deepak: hi i am having 3 + y exp in sap pi and pi is one of the good technology in sap and u need to learn sap abap and simple udf's because in market , hot cake who are having multiple skills , sure deff i am saying PI is one of the best path in career...
Hi Thomas,
I stared my journey from Diploma in IT(2006)-> then teaching at Computer Center(6 month) ->next 6Month(teaching at school as computer teacher)-> join BE in IT(2007)-> during BE(i also give tuition to my juniors )->then campus recruitment(2010)-> database training by company->Sap-ABAP training by company->Sap-PI training by company->Sap-PI associate consultant.
BA degree in economics- Temping at various accounting jobs in the UK- worked at a company that just implemented SAP R/3, worked with travel & expenses,-SAP support- big break at Travel management project at Glaxosmithkine as a team lead and consultant- various consulting assignments-switched to logistics, over 13 years of SAP experience
Hi Thomas . You know, I ended here looking for more info. about moving from technical role to functional role, my path degree: computers engineering -> help desk analyst for 4 years (non SAP) -> abap programmer for other 5 years I got a certification in ABAP ( associate ) , however the technical area I think is not for me , my degree integrates several fields of electrical engineering and computer
science however I don't have any education in business , I´m planning study a master degree in Logistics, I had so contact with retail long time ago and I found supply chain management fascinating. great article by the way , cheers.
Hi Thomas,
Mine is as follow:
School - > One year IT Intern (Non SAP) ---> Bsc Computer Science Degree --> One year Intern at Caterpillar IT (non SAP) --- > Back to uni for Final Year --> Graduate Job at a Retail based Company as a Analyst Programmer (Java, IBM iseries RPG) [ Company is now moving away from IBM AS400 to IS-Retail SAP) ===> I have now change job role to SAP Trading Analyst (two week ago) been to a SAP course called SAPTEC (more fundamental) , Now I am not sure exactly what I will be doing in future as we are in the implemention process atm but Probably development in ABAP..
That's great news Hadi! You are going to get to participate in an SAP implementation from the beginning and your company is confident enough in your abilities to provide training for you that will provide you with steady, gainful employment (not to mention intellectual and career growth) for the rest of your life! It sounds very exciting! Drink in this time and cherish it! You're going to have fond memories of this some day! -td
Be sure to investigate schools in your area that participate in the SAP University Alliance. If you're lucky, they'll use SAP during your MBA program to demonstrate the academic ideas you'll be learning. I agree with you, also, Supply Chain Management is fascinating. I love the intricate dance between suppliers and manufacturers in order to make sure parts arrive just in time, in the right numbers. Awesome!
Best regards, -td
Hi Gangandeep,
I applaud your drive to always give back and train the next generation! -td


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for enery saving CFL light that use 23w but its equal to regular light bulb that use 100w light. am i really getting 100w? if so, can i use 10 CFL energy saving light bulb to get 1000w light.
for enery saving CFL light that use 23w but its equal to regular light bulb that use 100w light. am i really getting 100w? if so, can i use 10 CFL energy saving light bulb to get 1000w light.
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sorry, this is kind of a pet peeve to me.
watts has NOTHING to do light output
watts (in reference to lighting) = units of energy consumed by the bulb
when they say on the package "equivalent to 100W!" it means it outputs *roughly* the same number of lumens as a 100W incadescent light bulb (not a metal halide, or high pressure sodium light)
light is measured in something called "lumens" (if you look on the packaging for your CFLs, *most* of them tell you their lumen output as well as colour temperature - both of which are important factors to know, just like a MH light is not good for flowering, high-temperature CFLs are not optimal for flowering either).
most 23w CFLs output 1600 lumens, but there is variance from that number.
CFLs on your average store shelf will come mostly in colour temperatures of 2700K and 6500K (i've also seen 4100K bulbs and 5100K bulbs) the 2700K bulbs are good for the flowering cycle and the 6500K bulbs are good for the veg cycle... but using a mix of both during both cycles seems optimal, you just change the ratio around.
please read this thread: Answers about CFL, HPS, How Much Light...
CFLs can be pretty good... i am having some pretty good success with them, but read that thread before investing in them... there is alot of really good information in the first post.
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GULF SHORES, Ala. (AP) — Environmental advocates and others are questioning the decision to quit using crews to look for tar balls left by the BP oil spill on Gulf Coast beaches in Alabama, Florida and Mississippi.
The patrols ended this month as coastal monitoring reverted to the way it operated before the spill: The Coast Guard investigates beach pollution reported by the public through a federal response system and conducts cleanup operations as needed.
BP and the Coast Guard say there aren't enough tar balls to warrant daily cleaning crews.
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Am I the only one that is disgusted with both this apple mapping program and googles in terms of scale? Why can't these guys include a simple reference scale at the bottom, like any other map in the world? What's 1 mile? What's 10 miles? It's impossible to tell without a scale!!
I'm not sure I'd use the word 'disgusted', but, yes, it would be nice if the maps had a way for you to view scale, even if it weren't always visible, but could be made to appear as an overlay. It might also be nice if you could drop 2 pins and get the straight-line distance between those points.


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Cute cottage garden features magnificent old roses, rosemary and a great herb garden out the back. BBQ and outdoor setting for entertaining.
Kitchen is equipped with all the basics. Linen is available upon request at $15 per person. All beds come with 2 Pillows, Doonah and Blanket.
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Many rallied to help horses, other animals
Dinwiddie's Animal Control Office recently gave a big thank you to the many people who helped with one of the largest animal rescues in county history.
In May, authorities seized 60 malnourished equines, 29 dogs, five goats and two sheep from a 124-acre estate on White Oak Road.
At first, authorities were overwhelmed with the task. But soon volunteers came to the rescue of the animals and the county's chief warden, Deborah Broughton, had to bring in an extra set of hands to help manage the deluge of support from people from across the state.
"We could not have done it without them," she said.
The animals belonged to Sara Johnson, an avid equestrian and one-time board member of a regional horse rescue group who maintained that she had never wronged any of the equines, dogs and livestock. The DeWitt woman faced 20 counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty stemming from the alleged neglect and mistreatment of 94 animals in her care. She signed over her rights to all but 11 of them as part of a plea deal in September. Johnson acknowledged that prosecutors had enough evidence of abuse to convict her on 10 charges. She also committed to pay the county $15,086 toward the cost of caring for and re-homing her animals.
Johnson has retained supervised ownership of nearly a dozen animals remaining on her property. The court agreement bars Johnson from acquiring new animals for two years and requires her to petition the court for permission to do so after the restriction expires. She must appear in Dinwiddie General District Court again on all 20 charges in September 2013.
During the summer, scores of volunteers helped care for the animals. More than 24 organizations and agencies as well as 40 individuals came to the rescue. Thee United States Equine Rescue League alone took in 17 horses.
"It was vitally important to us to get that help," she said. "Folks have just been wonderful, adopting horses or donating money, which allowed us to feed and house them."
The cost of the seizure totaled $58,000 - an expense the county's Animal Control was not prepared for. But many came forward to help the county, or more specifically, to help the animals. To show thanks, the Dinwiddie County Animal Control Office hosted a cookout for all that helped out. Broughton issued commemorative bricks with names of the 24 organizations and agencies and the 40 individuals that came to the rescue. The bricks are inside the animal shelter. It's a fitting thank you for all those that rallied to help care for animals in need.
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Sounds like a minor sprain, but this could potentially give our guy EJ the chance to snag that final spot.
I think most of of us are all in agreement that it should be Westbrook that goes home, but this only strengthens EJ's case. Coach K has to realize this scenario, imagine they cut EJ and and Steph Curry's ankle acts up again, who will be the shooter off the bench. Guys tweak their ankle all the time, Team USA can't rely on only having one shooter, Coach K you gotta cut Westbrook.
Stephen Curry sprained his left ankle near the end of Wednesday's scrimmage with Team USA.
The team is calling it a mild sprain and Curry is listed as day-to-day. He's competing with Eric Gordon and Russell Westbrook to make the final cut before the World Championships start on Aug. 28, so the ankle could prevent him from making the team. And for prospective fantasy owners, that could be a blessing in disguise.


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This is the second in a 4-part Black History Month series examining the triumphs and struggles of African Americans in the state of Indiana. Today, however briefly, I'll look at the movement of blacks from their once thriving 18th and 19th century farms to various Indiana cities in the context of what generally was happening with blacks in this country.
In the interest of providing some of that contextual, I begin with something of a diversion from the main subject. Many years ago, in a place not too far from here, a young ex-slave (a runaway) came to speak on behalf of his millions of enslaved brethren in the southern states. This former illiterate slave turned fiery orator was named Frederick Douglass.
At the request of white abolitionist sympathizers, Douglass came to Pendleton. Barely had he set foot on the platform they had built for him when he was beset and nearly killed by an angry, hateful mob. Badly shaken and seriously injured, Douglass was unable to speak that day. Under the care and protection of those who invited him, however, the great young man found the strength and courage to speak the next.
At the time of this event, in 1843, black Hoosiers had been successful farmers for nearly a hundred years. Some were freemen, some were former slaves who had escaped bondage in the South. The more they thrived, however, the more anti-black sentiment increased.
By the mid-1840s and a few decades beyond, through legal, illegal, and outright terroristic means, they were driven from their cherished farmland. Today, in the places they settled in and cultivated, there are few reminders they ever existed.
Against a faceless, ubiquitous array of anti-black systemic forces (governmental, political, economic, and social), as they were pushed out of their farmlands and communities, in increasing numbers blacks began to push back by re-settling in Indiana's growing cities. Their numbers were increased by blacks fleeing the post-Civil War South and the lure of jobs in a society changing from rural to industrial.


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March 9, 2009
Paper or plastic is no longer a choice for an increasing number of Christians. Many now receive church news only by plastic-encased personal computer rather than traditional parchment.
But that doesn't mean churches don't still face an either/or decision on how best to package their product.
At Fellowship Christian Church in Springfield, Ohio, senior pastor Grant Edwards has done away with the traditional paper newsletter sent to homes by snail mail. Instead, the 750-member church fires off an email containing an e-news article of fewer than 200 words.
"One of the things that has happened is that the amount of content with every successive generation has dropped," said Edwards, who formed the church 35 years ago. "With the younger generation you have to get the info to them in 140 (characters) or less."
The challenge for Edwards, and for church leaders of other multi-generational churches, is how to best balance the technological needs of younger people with the wishes and requirements of the older crowd.
"We have to have all forms of information," Edwards said. "We still hand out paper (during services) but we have to have podcasts, too."
Keeping all generations happily informed under one roof is becoming an increasingly difficult task. While Americans of every age have become comfortable with technology, their dependence upon it differs depending on the age group.
The generational divide brought on by digital tools is significant, according to a new research study conducted by The Barna Group. The key finding shows that each successive generation is adopting and using technology at a significantly greater pace than their predecessors. Connected to that discovery is the exponential reliance on tech tools among those under age 25.
"I was surprised how technically reliant every generation is on the most basic of Internet tools – email and search – but when you look at each generation successively the gap is huge," Barna Group President David Kinnaman said. "It's not as though you can just make a sweeping statement about those over 40 years old and under 40, because then you will have missed two big jumps there."
The study broke out four generational groups – Mosaics (ages 18-24); Busters (25-43), Boomers (44-62) and Elders (63+) – and surveyed whether their Internet technology use was mainstream, emerging or limited. Mainstream means technology used by at least one out of every two computer users; emerging means technologies used by at least one out of five but less than half of computer users; limited means technologies used by fewer than one-fifth of computer users.
The gap between Mosaics and Busters was particularly surprising, Kinnaman said, explaining that while Busters fit the Mainstream classification in four digital categories, the Mosaics depend on eight forms of internet technology. That's a big difference, considering that the two generations bump up against one another.
Given the findings, how does technology help or hinder overall church communication and also affect relationships across generations?
Edwards, who belongs to the Boomer generation, has to juggle his method of digital communication depending on the audience. Currently, he is being pulled – kicking and screaming at times – into the world of Twitter, where people communicate through tweets of 140 characters or fewer.
"I find it a nuisance, because I don't want to Twitter 12 times a day with people telling me they just had coffee," Edwards said, managing a chuckle. "I'd rather they pray or read a book. They could be developing a relationship with God."
That said, Edwards understands it's important to reach people where they live, so he is Twittering – "Or is it Tweeting?," he asked – with Mosaics to maintain relationships.
"If you listen to the letters being read in Ken Burns' Civil War (PBS documentary), you're not going to see that in the modern version of Twitter," Edwards said. "With quill and ink, those letters were so eloquent. You're not getting that in a Twitter."
At the same time, there is a creative eloquence found in Twitter that involves an urban language complete with code words that hash things down, Edwards said.
Kinnaman understands the dilemma of generational dialogue. How do Elders "talk" to Mosaics when the two groups "speak" different languages?
"It's a constant tension between trying to use communication tools that actually penetrate people's consciousness," he said. "The church has to have technology, or at least youth workers have to have some level of comfort with these things, not so much to be relevant but because you can't communicate otherwise. It's like not being able to use the telephone."
According to Barna, some of the research study findings include:
* The youngest adults may be the most tech-savvy, but because Boomers and Busters represent about two-thirds of the adult population they are far more numerous users of technology than are Mosaics. For example, the majority of online purchases are made by those between the age of 30 and 55.
* Mosaics, however, are well ahead in their personal integration of internet technologies, making even Busters appear technologically outdated. In effect, younger adults do not consider themselves users of content, but think of themselves as content creators.
* While all Americans are increasingly dependent on new digital technologies to acquire entertainment, products, content, information and stimulation, older adults tend to use technology for information and convenience. Younger adults rely on technology to facilitate their search for meaning and connection. Facebook, MySpace and Twitter are three examples of social networking that allows younger adults to feel like they're part of a community.
Despite the reliance on electronic communication to provide a sense of place for young people, both Kinnaman and Edwards point out there also exists a hunger for one-on-one relationships.
"What we're seeing is that besides their attention deficit, in being so focused on technology, is a craving for real relationships, both physical and emotional, that often are best facilitated in a face-to-face relationship," said Kinnaman, who further touches upon the issue of modern Christian relationship in his new book unChristian.
Studies suggest that the youth groups that do the best and last the longest are not focused on the hippest technology but on the more intentional process of discipleship, Kinnaman added.
Edwards concluded with this: "Preaching a message in the style of Jonathan Edwards, where there is a long thesis, would be hard for this new generation to follow. But I think a challenging testimony still has the ability to hold their attention. Preaching still has relevance, if done right. Some call it preaching, some say message, some say communicating. I say whatever you call it, just make sure it's a testimony of what God is doing."


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While there have been reports about the 2008-09 National Hockey League season opening up in Prague, Czech Republic next season, Slam! Sports Canada is reporting that the Senators are negotiating with the league to start next season in Stockholm.
The NHL is keen on having a Rangers-Lightning matchup in Prague, which would make sense with the greatest Czech player being a Blueshirt. And yes, this would mean two regular-season games outside of North America to begin the 08-09 campaign. It's rumored the Senators possible opponent would be Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins.
It'll be interesting to see how the off-season goes because there is speculation Jagr may not be in New York come next season. There's rumblings he'll either retire or sign elsewhere, so then the NHL would be able to market Marty Straka, Marek Malik, Michal Rozsival, and Petr Prucha to the Prague crowd.
It is very early in the proceedings of the negotiations, but the NHL seems intent on beginning their regular-seasons outside of the US and Canada along with having an outdoor game every year. I expect both to become annual events as it's becoming more and more evident that each of the major sports leagues is deadset on promoting their brand all over the world.


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Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma today criticised BJP chief Nitin Gadkari for his comments on Swami Vivekananda saying it was indicative of a very "bad mentality".
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BOSTON – The Boston Bar Association will convene a news conference to
release a ground-breaking new report called Getting It Right:
Improving the Accuracy and Reliability of the Criminal Justice System in
Massachusetts. The BBA Task Force that produced this report is the
broadest group of major players in the criminal justice system ever assembled to
address wrongful convictions. The Task Force operated on the central premise
that for every defendant wrongly convicted, a criminal goes free, and society
remains at risk while the individual who has escaped the consequences of his
actions is free to commit crimes against other victims.
December 16, 2009 at 10 a.m.
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Participants: Members of the BBA Task Force on
Preventing Wrongful Convictions
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Edward F. Davis, Commissioner, Boston Police Department
James M. Connolly, Major, Massachusetts State Police
Hon. Christopher J. Armstrong, Dwyer & Collora, former Chief Justice,
Massachusetts Appeals Court
William J. Leahy, Chief Counsel, Committee for Public Counsel Services
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Austin Vacation Deals
Looking for Austin vacation deals? They won't be too hard to come by - if you know where to look. Although the Lone Star State capital is firmly planted on the map as a top tourist destination, its hefty population of college students and "starving artist"-types means there's plenty of cheap things to see and do. Before you head to Texas' hippest city, here's a guide to scoring Austin vacation deals, on everything from attractions to restaurants to lodging.
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Cheap (and Free) Things to See and Do in Austin
Whether you've got little kids to keep entertained, or energy to unload on a bike ride, Austin's got so much in store for you... and for cheap, too.
- Check out the lovely and bustling University of Texas campus.
- Go shopping... or just window shopping if you want to save your penneys... on South Congress Ave.
- Tour the State Capitol.
- Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum: Check out the 20th century sculptures of Charles Umlauf, beautifully blended in with nature. Admission is $3.50.
- Blanton Museum of Art: As far Central Texas goes, you won't see an art collection bigger than this one! Admission is $9.
- Bullock Texas State History Museum: Discover the "Story of Texas." Exhibits and iMAX theater screenings typically cost under $10.
- Austin Zoo: Lions, tigers, and bears, oh my! (Plus exotic birds, snakes, monkeys, and more.) Admission is $9 for adults.
- Austin Nature and Science Center: Take the kiddos to this fun and educational preserve in Zilker Park. You can even dig for fossils in the Dino Pit! Admission is free.
- Austin Children's Museum: If you've got a little one, chances are he or she is a curious one. Satisfy all that curiosity at this 12,500-sq-ft museum. Admission is $6.50 for adults and kids 2 years and up.
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildlife Museum: 30,000 plants are on display throughout the year here (what you'll be able to see depends on the season). Admission is $9, except if you vist in January, when it's free.
- Zilker Botanical Garden: This 31-acre garden features a recreated dinosoaur habitat! Admission is just $2.
- Go for a hike or bike ride on a Town Lake trail.
- Sprawling Zilker Park is free to enjoy, and for just $3, you can take a dip into its resident pool, Barton Springs Pool.
- Located in Central Austin, Mayfield Park offers up a truly unique (and free) experience, featuring a historic cottage, impeccably manicured gardens, and even peacocks!
- Head up the long, winding staircase to the top of Mount Bonnell for a great view of Austin.
Dining on a Budget in Austin
Tex Mex and barbecue are "Must Eats" in Austin, but there's something for everyone here, whether you're a vegetarian or addicted to sushi. Here are the best Austin vacation deals for dining out (and in).
- Mighty Fine Burgers: Head here for a simple burger, fry, and shake combo.
- Hut's Hamburgers: Jazz up your hamburger with unique ingredients like pineapple, jalapenos, or guacamole.
- P Terry's: Like your food all-natural? Then this is the drive-thru for you.
- Kerbey Lane: This 24-hour-diner is reasonably priced and very Austin. Try the Kerbey Queso, or omelettes and pancakes any time of day.
- Magnolia Cafe: Another 24-hour hot spot, this cafe specailizes in Tex Mex and migas.
- Rudy's: $7 is a great deal for a half pound of brisket when that brisket is world-famous!
- Poke-e-Jo's: The fully-loaded Family Style Platter serves 4 and costs a reasonable $32.
- Home Slice Pizza: Grab a slice of New York in Texas.
- Matt's El Rancho: A legendary but affordable restaurant in Austin, serving up Tex Mex classics.
- Chuy's: "Chuychangas" and margaritas. Enough said.
- Torchy's Taco: Ordering tacos has never been more fun. Try "the Republican," with grilled jalapeno sausage, or the "Trailer Park," with fried chicken and green chilies.
- Taco Deli: If you're craving a breakfast taco, this is the place to be.
- Freebirds: When you need a big burrito to satisfy a big appetite.
- Amy's Ice Cream: Visiting Austin in the summer? The heat is a great excuse for some ice cream!
- Mozart's: Enjoy a $2.99 bottomless cup of coffee. (View of the lake is free.)
- Spider House: This cafe-and-bar-in-one is a favorite hangout spot for the local college kids, and a cheap place to grab a bite to eat and people watch.
- Stock up on groceries at the super affordable grocery store HEB or the gigantic Whole Foods Market, and dine in for a few meals. Your Austin vacation condo will likely have all the comforts of home, including a full kitchen and spacious dining area. Cooking your own meal with friends or family is not only cheap, but fun, too. If you use meal prep to bond with your fellow vactioners, it won't feel like a chore!
Austin Accommodation Deals
One of the biggest costs when traveling is your accommodation. But it doesn't have to be. Austin vacation rentals range from luxury pool homes to downtown condos to wedding-friendly lake houses. Instead of cramming your loved ones into one small hotel room (or several separate hotel rooms), why not get more space and more amenities for the same price or less? While vacation homes are generally a much better value than hotels, Vacation Rentals.com still offers up extra Austin vacation deals - like cancellation specials and free add-ons.
More Money Saving Tips
Okay, so you know what to do, what to see, where to eat, and where to stay on a budget. But there are plenty more ways to save a buck when visiting Austin! Here are some great tips for scoring additional Austin vacation deals:
- Before heading out to an attraction, restaurant, or bar, find out if there are any good coupons or specials available. Sites like Groupon or AustinOnTheCheap.com are especially helpful for this.
- The Alamo Drafthouse Theater is a super popular movie theater and restaurant/bar in one. But because of this combo, a night out at the Drafthouse can be very damaging to your wallet. However, the venue has lots of dirt cheap events - like "Weird Wednesdays," so check those out instead of the mega blockbusters.
- You can save money on cab fare and a rental car by staying in a downtown Austin condo and getting around on foot, bike, or bus.
- If you happen to visit during a popular event, like SXSW, Austin City Limits, or the F1 race, you'll be forced to spend more money on just about everything. Visit during a quieter time of year and you'll save.


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Redskins-Cowboys flexed to prime time in Week 17
The Week 17 game between the Redskins and Cowboys for the NFC East title has been flex into the primetime slot.
Packers pound Titans 55-7
Aaron Rodgers threw for three touchdowns and ran for another, Ryan Grant scored twice and the Packers routed the Titans 55-7 on Sunday.
Finley could go out in blaze of glory for Packers
Even though he recently said he'd love to remain a Packer for life, we hear Jermichael Finley is likely to be playing elsewhere in 2013.
Pack hoping faith in Crosby will be rewarded
The Packers are planning to stick with the suddenly inconsistent Mason Crosby. But can they count on their rattled placekicker down the stretch?
NFC North Spin cycle: Packers' win has Bears on outside looking in
The Packers continued their dominance over the Bears, sweeping the season series and clinching first place in the NFC North.
Packers hang on to beat Bears, clinch division
The Packers clinched their second straight division crown with a 21-13 victory over their archrivals Sunday - at Soldier Field, no less.
Barclay, Harris come to the Packers' rescue
Nobody predicted Packers undrafted rookie Don Barclay and street pickup DuJuan Harris would be providing an impact down the stretch.
Key matchup: Packers secondary vs. Bears WR Brandon Marshall
PFW matches up the Packers' secondary vs. Bears WR Brandon Marshall in the battle for first place in the NFC North this Sunday.
Week 15 playoff scenarios
The Texans, Ravens, 49ers and Packers all have opportunities to clinch their respective divisions on Sunday.
NFC North Spin cycle: Packers, Bears moving in opposite directions
The Packers overcame a slow start to beat the Lions and the Bears' slide continued as the Vikings kept their playoff hopes alive.
Packers alone atop NFC North after win over Lions
The Packers are a victory away from clinching the NFC North title after beating the Lions 27-20 on Sunday night.
Forget savior's role for Packers RB Grant
While RB Ryan Grant is not expected to reclaim the No. 1 role he once filled for the Packers, we hear he is expected to contribute down the stretch.
With Starks hurt, Packers bring back Grant
The Packers brought back RB Ryan Grant, Jason Wilde of ESPNMilwaukee.com first reported.
NFC North Spin cycle: Bears' skid is boosting Packers
The Packers have nosed back into the division lead after a victory over the Vikings and a Bears defeat at home to the Seahawks.
Packers pick Ponder twice in win over Vikings
Morgan Burnett picked off Christian Ponder twice and the Packers overcame a monster day by Adrian Peterson for a 23-14 victory Sunday over the Vikings.
Dietrich-Smith is expected to make his first NFL start on Sunday.||||||| Coach Mike McCarthy has decided to take Jeff Saturday, a 14-year veteran in his first season with the Packers, out of the starting lineup at center and replace him with Dietrich-Smith with two games left in the regular season. Dietrich-Smith, 26, a third-year player, is 11 years younger than Saturday and has started only seven games as a pro. This would be Dietrich-Smith's first NFL start at center.


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Ben Ryan's side have been dominant all tournament only conceding five points in three matches after wins against Hong Kong (45-0), Japan (45-0) and now Wales which takes them into tomorrow's Cup competition where they will face Australia.
James Rodwell (Moseley) got England's opening try, his second today, whilst London Wasps Academy winger Christian Wade, went in under the posts after running inside from a ruck. Wales had a try disallowed from the restart for obstruction and England's captain Ben Gollings (Gold Coast) slotted both conversions to send his team in 14-0 up at the break.
Wales came back at England within the first minute of the second half kicking deep to steal the ball from Oliver Lindsay-Hague (Harlequins) to power over but failed to convert. Lindsay-Hague returned the favour two minutes later with a charge down the wing to go in under the posts for Gollings to convert.
Nick Royle (Fylde) scored his third of the day after receiving Gollings' offload to go over in the corner before Wales' Ryhs Shellard was sent to the sin bin.
England kick off against Australia in the Cup quarter final at 12.33pm (local time, GMT+8)
Tom Powell (Cambridge), Chris Brightwell (Bedford), Christian Wade (London Wasps), James Rodwell (Moseley), Oliver Lindsay-Hague (Harlequins), Ben Gollings (capt, Gold Coast, Australia), Mat Turner (Bristol Rugby)
Replacements: Josh Drauniniu (Royal Navy/Harlequins), Jake Abbott (Worcester Warriors), Nick Royle (Fylde), Dan Caprice (Blackheath), Don Barrell (Saracens)
Scorers: Tries: Rodwell, Wade, Lindsay-Hague, Royle; Cons: Gollings (3)
Hong Kong Sevens fixtures and results:
March 26, England 45-0 Hong Kong
March 27, England 45-0 Japan
March 27, England 26-5 Wales
March 28, Cup quarter final England v Australia
Watch England Sevens in action on May 22 & 23 at the Emirates Airline London Sevens, their only home tournament on the IRB Series. Tickets are available from www.rfu.com/tickets


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Riley Ingram (R - Hopewell) won the new vehicle from a scratch ticket he bought in Emporia during the Virginia Pork Festival.
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With K. ST and Oregon losing, FSU might still have a chance to sneak into the NC game IMO. How can this happen?
Of course ND has to lose at USC. Unlikely. If they do win they get the right to take their beating against the SEC winner. But for fun, assume ND does lose.
In this scenario, the biggest advantage FSU has is they are the only team in the top 10 besides Bama/UGA, and K State who can win their conference. Stanford is next highest, currently ranked 13.
Of course FSU has to win out. We will also need a lot of voter favor. Here's how we get that:
Beat UF soundly (2 TD's). GT plays UGA tough and then FSU beats GT convincingly (if UM pulls out) in ACCCG. UGA then plays Bama tough or wins. If UF currently has the toughest SOS, beating them might catapult us over all the 2 loss SEC teams currently ranked ahead of us - who again can't win their conference (debatable how much that means though).
Even if all this happens, I still think we're on the outside looking in. With the computers against us, we need heavy voter bias and we haven't exactly passed the "eyeball test." But who has passed the eyeball test this year besides Oregon...we thought?
Lose or win close v. UF and it's a mute point. Beat UF soundly and all Tallahassee eyes turn to the left coast Saturday night at 8:00...
It's more likely than not that this pie in the sky scenario has a huge hole in it so where am I going wrong?


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Yankees acquire #1 pick in Rule 5 Draft
I was not aware that this was what they swapped Bruney for. It's actually a really smart move in that they should be able to replicate Bruney's production (and probably more) for about $1.5M less. From our perspective it sucks; though we're the 7th pick overall there was a good chance we were going to be the first team to select someone.


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News: 50 Cent Calls Trinidad James The Real Pimpin' Curly: "Them Teeth Are Really F*cked Up" [Audio]
Sunday, Jan 6, 2013 3:20PM
G-Unit's 50 Cent recently discussed the current wave of attention rap newcomer Trinidad James has received and why his "All Gold Everything" music video held more weight than the actual song.
In Fif's perspective, James took a 50/50 shot with making it big in hip-hop by showing off his eye-catching flashy fashion in the visual.
"You see the energy that's on the record," Fif told DJ Whoo Kid, referring to buzzing tracks like "All Gold Everything." "That record, the video was more important than the song. Yeah, what's his name, Trinidad? That was important because it felt like, 'Nah, this isn't real.' It was a risky choice because we don't know who Trinidad James is. So for the very first time, you come out looking like that, you're like, 'Does this n*gga really look like that?' When you looked at the video closer, you're like, 'Hold up. He's dead serious.' It was interesting because you'd look like, 'Maybe there is a guy out there like that,' because you're just talking about clothes at that point. Everything he had on was stylish. He had the Armani draws, he had the gold rings, the Versace slippers and you can't fake his teeth being like that. Them teeth are really f*cked up like that. He's the real Pimpin' Curly! [laughs]" ("Whoolywood Shuffle")
Coincidentally, Fif's New York rap rival French Montana hopped on the "All Gold Everything" remix a few days ago.
Earlier Diplo let loose of some information regarding the remix to Trinidad James' hit single "All Gold Everything", saying that there are 17 verses. Well it looks like the first cat is out of the bag as French Montana comes through with his verse from the remix; maybe. French takes to the infectiously smooth single and speaks his shit about all his riches and haters. You know that this "All Gold Everything" joint was going to catch fire, it was only a matter of time. Only time will tell how many MC's, and who they are, will appear on the remix. (Stupid Dope)
A few weeks ago, Trinidad talked about joining forces with Def Jam on an alleged $2 million deal.
It was announced on Thursday that James signed a joint venture deal with the historic hip-hop label, and though no sources would confirm it, the contract is said to be worth $2 million. The next day MTV News caught up with Trinidad to see how life has changed for him and whether he treated himself to something nice for a job well done. "Don't get me wrong, I'm happy, but I'm just not the type of guy to be like, 'Oh, ahh, let's go buy a Maserati.' Nah, I'm not that guy," he said. When MTV News correspondent and "RapFix Live" host Sway Calloway asked the 25-year-old about Def Jam, he played coy but hinted that the label was a front-runner in the Trinidad James sweepstakes. "Historic, historic, a lot of respect," he said, describing what would become his new recording home. (MTV)
His manager Fly recently discussed hip-hop fans needing to think into the future and respect James' originality.
"We sat down with everybody," Trinidad James' manager, Fly, told CBS Local. "We went with Def Jam because it's credible. They breed hip-hop culture. And at the end of the day, the deal terms were right. ... The thing about it is, you have to be able to change. If you can't change, you're not going to grow. That's what separates the winners and losers." (CBS Local)
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Jon Secada, Debbie Gravitte, Kiril Kulish, Liz Callaway Will Star in Premiere of New Musical, Loving the Silent Tears
By Andrew Gans
A one-night-only presentation of Loving the Silent Tears: A New Musical will be offered Oct. 27 at 5 PM PT at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
The evening will feature the talents of Grammy winner Jon Secada, Grammy winner Jody Watley, Tony winner Debbie Gravitte, Tony winner Kiril Kulish, Tony winner Michael Maguire and Emmy winner Liz Callaway as well as Grammy-winning reggae legends Black Uhuru, Grammy-nominated Persian artist Siavash Shams, Arab singer Camellia Abou-Odah, Italian tenor Mark Janicello, award-winning Israeli singer Liel Kolet, Irish soprano Katie McMahon and award-winning Brazilian singer Fabiana Passoni.
The show was inspired by the poetry anthology "Silent Tears," written by spiritual teacher, humanitarian and artist Supreme Master Ching Hai. A host of composers have come together to set the soulful verses to music: Jorge Calandrelli, Al Kasha, Doug Katsaros, Henry Krieger, Don Pippin, Nan Schwartz and David Shire.
Loving the Silent Tears, press notes state, "will take the audience on a cultural journey across six continents and 16 countries, to tell a story about humanity's search for inner peace and happiness."
Award-winning playwright Cynthia Ferrell said in a statement, "What interested me most in Loving the Silent Tears honestly was the poetry. The poetry is so beautiful and the message of the poetry, it's so consistent throughout the piece, and the nuances of it are gorgeous and it's just so inspiring. It just makes you come to the project with a happy heart."
The evening, which will also feature a 30-member dancing ensemble, will be directed by Tony nominee Vincent Paterson with choreography by Bonnie Story, set design by John Iacovelli and costume design by Sharell Martin.
The performance will commemorate the 19th anniversary of Supreme Master Ching Hai Day honoring the values of philanthropy and peace. A free pre-show art exhibition at the venue will feature Supreme Master Ching Hai's creative works.
Shrine Auditorium is located at 665 West Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA. For tickets visit www.ticketmaster.com. For more information visit SilentTearsMusical.com.
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