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RodSox™ was created by pros that love fishing and want to spend as much time fishing when they're on the water as possible. RodSox™ has a proprietary unique feature, a snag proof, hook resistant flared end making loading and unloading your rods quick and easy.Tired of untangling your fishing rods, and the tangled mess inside your rod locker? We have the solution for you - the Original RodSox™ that covers your rod and keeps everything in place so your fishing pole is ready to use when you need it.
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RodSox, LLC. has recently reverted back to their original model of a customer focused sales model. Rod Sox Casting Series is now called the The Original Rod Sox Classic Series. Also we are announcing two new series the Standard Series (available now) and Pro-Series (coming June 1st,2013).
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RodSox, LLC. displayed the "Original" Rod Sox at this year's Forrest Wood Cup. As expected, the Rod Sox product was a phenomenal success. As a matter of fact, the show was such a success that we ran out of some of our most popular colors before the show was even complete. The Forrest Wood Cup is certainly one of the most prestigious tournaments in all of bass fishing.


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After receiving a question about Hwayoung and the bullying rumors, Hyomin tears up.
Today, Hyomin attended the press conference for the new sitcom, "The Thousandth Man." When asked about Hwayoung's bullying rumors, she replied, "As this is a press confernce for the new sitcom, I would appreciate it if the questions were only drama-related."
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Although they asked strictly for drama related questions only, one reporter unexpectedly asked another question, making Hyomin answer without thinking. With Hwayoung's dismissal on July 30, T-ARA has temporarily stopped all activities.
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Pro-life supporters, like Carol Everett, who once ran an abortion clinic, hope to get the fetal pain language back in the legislation.
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A "survival kit" with "62+" components that come integrated…
Source: received it as a sample, freebie, or prize (Adventure Medical Kits)
A "survival kit" with "62+" components that come integrated into a hard case. Excellent as a stocking stuffer or maybe a gag gift. It may perform sort of okay as a reserve in a glove box or the like.
- a wide selection of tools
- instructions included
- heavy
- bulky
- kits contents are just okay
The components of this kit are plentiful. I was impressed to see most of the must-have kit materials present in a pre-fab survival kit. Assuming that the apparel you are wearing in your survival situation is sufficient for providing you with shelter until rescue, the SOL will be able to assist with fire, a cutting tool, a signal mirror, and possibly some gear repair. Not so much in the water category...
The wire might fix some damaged items, however, I doubt that a person carrying this kit will be snaring wild game to sustain themselves until rescue. The teeny tiny bit of nylon cord will assist in possibly replacing a shoelace...
I like the compass, it performed well — for a button compass.
The "waterproof" container is of an odd shape and rather shallow. I foresee significant frustration overcoming those individuals intending to gut this kit and replace its contents with personal items.
The out-of-the-package kit seems durable and the items seem to lock in wonderfully. I cannot say how the kit would perform in an actual survival situation as I would never subject myself, or anyone else for that matter, to a survival situation in which we are equipped with nothing but a plastic box, tiny knife, and no shelter or water components.
As I said in the video, this kit is a fun gift, a nice redundancy, or a training tool for children. When it comes to the backcountry one must have the training to endure the wildness and the elements. That training will, by default, strongly encourage the wilderness wanderer to have their own, far more comprehensive kit, the most important aspect of said kit will be the user's mind, not the little knife with the whistle and the flashlight built in.
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- good signal mirror
- The survival tips by Buck Tilton, that's it
- Plastic terrible knife
- Light will not switch off
- Light on off button has broken
I got this as a freebie despite having to pay import duties. OK, this must rate as the worst survival kit out there. The knife is terrible. The light is useless. The light on mine would not work when it worked. It would not switch off. The on/off switch has now broken (just what you need in a survival situation!).
The plastic box is way too small. I much prefer a simple 2oz tobacco tin. The knife blade works itself loose after a little while. If I had paid the full price for this I would have been really angry, but as it cost nothing I can just throw it in the rubbish bin and forget about it.
I mean it retails for about £50 pound in the UK. There are various companies in the UK that do survival tins from about £12.99 upwards. All of them are better than this. What I mean to say is you get a tin you can boil water in or cook small amounts of food and you get a small locking knife. I mean that's it. Anything else is gravy!
Thanks for telling us how the SOL Origin performed, John. I'm sorry it was a disappointment, but glad you shared your experience here.
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thanks Alicia im sorry i didn't like it but you are only as good as the knife in the pocket come survival i do not like to run thing down but i think this needs more thought!
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You're welcome, John. There's no need to apologize for it not working out. Out of curiosity, how much do you get charged for duties?
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about 21.99 fed ex waited about three weeks before billing me ,i am not impressed by fed ex
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yes fed ex also say you are only allowed something like £36.00 pounds worth of goods as a gift before you pay import duties but i must say i haven't as yet had a problem with the USPS service
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The SOL Origin redefines the survival kit from the ground up. In one product that fits in the palm of your hand, the Origin gives you the collection of tools you need to survive the unexpected and make it back alive. Think of it as the ultimate cross breed of the traditional ten essentials and a survival kit, all wrapped up in one lightweight, easy to carry, indestructible package.
The heart of the Origin is its ABS-plastic waterproof case, which contains an array of key survival tools, including TinderQuik fiestarting tinder, 150lb-test braided nylon cord, mil-spec stainless steel wire, and an emergency sewing and fishing kit. And, for those unfamiliar with wilderness survival, backcountry expert Buck Tilton's survival instructions contain over 60 survival techniques and strategies.
However, the body of the case is really what sets the Origin apart - integrated into the lid is a flip-up Rescue Flash signal mirror with retroreflective aiming aid. Flip the case over, and find the one-hand-operable Fire Lite firestarter, as well as a removable liquid-damped compass. Finally, secured in a button-release slot is a fully-functional folding blade knife, with a 100db rescue whistle and ultra-bright LED light integrated into the knife handle.
The AUS-8 drop-point blade has been designed for the precision cutting you need during survival emergencies, and it excels at slicing, whittling, and any task where blade control is essential. The SOL Origin is the lightest, most space efficient, and most durable survival kit on the market. Welcome to the future of survival – the Origin is mandatory equipment for any outdoor adventurer.
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The SOL Origin Essential Tool redefines the survival kit from the ground up. Now you're ready for any scenario nature throws at you! In one product that fits in the palm of your hand, the Origin gives you the collection of tools you need to survive the unexpected and make it back alive. Think of it as the ultimate cross breed of the traditional ten essentials and a survival kit, all wrapped up in one lightweight, easy to carry, indestructible package. The SOL Origin is the lightest, most space efficient, and most durable survival kit on the market. Welcome to the future of survival the Origin is mandatory equipment for any outdoor adventurer.
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The SOL OriginTM survival kit fits in the palm of your hand and gives you a collection of tools you may need to survive the night.
SOL Origin Survival EssentialsBe prepared for the life in the wilderness with the SOL Origin Survival Essentials. It's the lightest, most space-efficient, and durable survival kit on the market. It is equipped with an array of tools you need for your outdoor adventure. There's 11 survival tools, including 4 Tinder-Quick fire starting tinder, 150 lbs. braided nylon, liquid-filled compass, signal mirror, safety wire, aluminum, and a drop-point knife with 10 Lumen LED light and 100db rescue whistle. The kit also comes with a sewing needle for patching up clothing and fabric and a Buck Tilton's 62 Lifesaving Tools & Techniques Instructions guide to coach you through your adventure. All of these are encased inside its ABS waterproof plastic case. It's the essential equipment for any outdoor adventurist! Get the complete survival kit that fits in the palm of your hand. Opt for the SOL Origin Survival Essentials.
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You've always been good at reading maps and finding your way around in the wilderness, but for the first time ever you find yourself lost. Good thing you stuffed the Adventure Medical SOL Origin Kit in your pack. You never know when the goods in the Origin such as the Rescue Flash Signal Mirror which features 20-mile signal powercould come in handy. Its 10-lumen LED light also provides powerful task lightning when you're setting up camp for the night.
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I've tried to mock this draft, not on my opinions, but on what our front office has said about priorities, and personnel. Thanks for reading.
Round1, #3-- Marcell Dareus DE (6-2, 303)--
Nix has said that stopping the run is the number one priority. He also said they will have a list of their top three players, and that--regardless-- two of them will be gone. Fairley (who also doesn't want to play in the cold) has character issues, and Bowers isn't a good fit for our defense. Therefore I believe Marcell Dareus is tops on their list, and rightfully so since we had the worst run defense in the league and he would surely help to beef it up. This article: (http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2011/1/11/1927873/examining-multiple-defensive-fronts-featuring-kyle-williams) talks about sliding Williams to weakside DE but Gailey has already stated his commitment to keeping him at NT. Therefore, our front three would most likely look like this (with backups / rotational players in brackets): Dwan Edwards (Alex Carrington) --- Kyle Williams (Torell Troup) --- Marcell Dareus (Spencer Johnson).
Round2 #34--Kelvin Sheppard ILB*** (6-2, 250)
If I'm sure about any pick, it's this. On the need for an ILB Nix said, "[LB] absolutely has to be addressed in one place or other. We need a couple of inside backers. We need some bigger, stronger guys to help us stop the run." About Sheppard Gailey specifically said this, "He has really taken charge of the defense. He's making all the calls for us on the defensive side. He's doing a really good job of finding the football. He can come take on the run and he's fast enough and aware enough to go cover up some pass situations. I think his instincts may be as good as anybody's on the football field. He has great instincts. He's a big, strong guy. I've been very impressed."
Round3 #68--DeMarcus Love OT*** (6-4, 318)/ James Brewer OT*** (6-6, 323)
Gailey is looking for a Right Tackle to solidify the O-line. During the lead up to the Senior Bowl, Gailey played both Love and Sherrod at RT. He commented that both were very raw talents. Brewer on the other hand is well known by Bobby Johnson (assistant O-line coach) who coached him at Indiana. If either of these linemen were drafted, it's still possible then that neither would see time this season (barring injury) and that Gailey would start Pears and develop them. That said, the starting O-line will look like this: Bell (LT), Levitre (LG), Woods (C), Hangartner / Wang (RG), rd3 pick#68 / Pears (RT). Urbik and Rinehart will be available in case of injury.
Round4 #99-- DJ Williams TE*** (6-2, 251) / (Luke Stocker TE*** though he will probably be taken)
Gailey made moves at the end of the season to get a TE who could make an impact. That makes me think that a run blocking, pass protecting, over the middle threat is tops on Gailey's offensive weapon wishlist. Picking one here offers good value, especially since he would most likely start over David Martin and Scott Chandler. At least... one would hope.
Round4 #107 (from Sea)-- Nate Irving ILB*** (6-1, 242) / Casey Matthews ILB (6-1, 235)
Re-read the Rd3 comments and note that Nix said "We need a COUPLE of inside backers." This spot in the draft is most likely the last opportunity to field a potential starting ILB. In this case, our linebacking corps would look like this (backups/rotational players in brackets): Merriman (Moats)--- Sheppard/ #68 (Torbor) --- Irving/ #107 (Pozluzney) --- Kelsay (Batten). I believe they re-sign Poz, though--depending on the ability of the rookies-- he may be resigned to a rotational role.
Round5 #132 -- Greg McElroy QB***
Fitz is Gailey's man for the time being, as evidenced by a pair of quotes from Nix, "We certainly like Fitz, [His performance] wasn't more than we expected because I knew Chan would get him to play better. We counted on that and he did. I really like him. I think he's got a lot of qualities you need. We just need to keep putting good players out there." More to the point he also said, "I think he plays good enough we can win and get to the playoffs with Fitz. We just need to put some more guys around him." With that said, Chix will draft a QB, but more to fill a roster spot (since Brohm will be gone) than to find a franchise QB. I would expect them to use a late round pick for this (as they did with Levi Brown last year), unless they see someone they absolutely need to have at the Senior Bowl. Unfortunately, I don't think Gailey's seen that guy and therefore won't waste a pick higher than this to fill the seat for the 2nd or 3rd string QB.
Round6 #164-- Marcus Gilchrist CB/SS*** (5-10, 193)
With Whitner gone, it seems reasonable to draft a CB (who can also play Strong Safety) to maintain our depth in the secondary.
Round7 #196-- Anthony Allen RB*** (5-11, 223)
Remember, Freddie's gonna be 30 this year and if he were to get injured, would Gailey be able to count on Spiller / Ganther to get the job done? I doubt it. Besides, Allen was recruited by Gailey when he coached at GT. That and Gailey will get a second chance to coach him at the senior bowl. All that makes me believe Chix will target Allen with our last pick in the draft.
(Trade Lee Evans for a late rd4 / early to mid rd5)-- Greg Salas WR*** (6-2, 206)
I believe Chix trades (or at least tries to trade) Lee Evans in order to free up some room under the cap and quit an aging player who's never been very productive. I imagine Chix could get a late 4th rd / early to mid 5th round pic for him (though I won't add that to my Mock Draft since it's all speculation). With that pick, I believe they would target a large bodied WR as replacement. Salas, the two-time All-WAC first-team selection led the nation with 1,889 receiving yards on 119 catches in 2010, when he had 17 catches that gained at least 30 yards (the most in the nation) and scored 14 TDs. Salas finished with a school-record 4,345 career receiving yards (sixth in NCAA FBS history) on 285 catches. Plus, Gailey will coach him in the Senior bowl. If Salas isn't available Courtney Smith WR*** (6-5, 230) is another possibility.


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Elliott Smith's work is so important to me. Truly, his lyrics have turned my eyes inward on myself as well as inside of others. So many feelings he puts into his songs apply to my life, and I love him for being strong enough to share it all to the world. Seeing how movies like Good Will Hunting and Thumbsucker (great quality movies full of passion and soul) have chosen his songs for their entire soundtrack says something about him. As an artist, he did what so many people try to do: be honest in the most beautiful way possible. He did. And he helped me realize that my problems were not so strange or rare or shameful. He turned me onto writing when I was 14 and I am now 19, still writing every day and hope to turn that into something really helpful for other people. Seeing such pain turned into beauty changed me in a way that only makes me wish I could thank him. And I can't, which is so sad, but I can only do my best to carry his ghost on through my work and to share his music with other people.
My bipolar disorder and my broken relationship with my family, mostly my mother, seemed so much easier to turn into art after discovering him. His music always reminds me to take the pain and turn it into something beautiful. And Elliott was so damn beautiful.
Thank you, Elliott, for all of the lives you've changed with your music. RIP.
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I can't believe that it's already this time of year again.
It's going to be hard to not sound cliche, but I so sincerely and genuinely mean every word I will say.
I first discovered Elliott Smith's music really by accident several autumns ago. I was hooked immediately. I acquired every last song of his that I could possibly find, watched and read every interview I could find, stayed up until 5 AM watching live videos, bought several books about him, joined message boards, etc. It was the most life-changing musical find I've ever had, and I don't think I could possibly have another one so significant.
Ever since then, Elliott's music has consistently gotten me through the hardest times in my life as well as the everyday anxiety/depression.
I always turn to him and he never lets me down. I only wish that I could return the favor somehow.
It's surreal that he's been gone for eight years now. I get such joy every time a new-old song of his is discovered and leaked. I only hope that we wil never run out of songs, or else it will really feel like he's gone.
Even though I never know him personally, I feel like I miss him. As tragic as parts of his life were and how he left this world far too early, he brought wonderful things to so many people through his music and just by being himself.
Thank you for everything, Elliott. I love you.
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My record label gives away free music every three months and this quarter we put everything up we gave away this year. If anyone is interested, I do a cover of '2:45am' on the 'Practice!, Practice!, Practice!' download. Enjoy.
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hi, im jonny
like a lot of people, i really love music. i often find myself saying, "i fucking love this band". but i shouldnt, because it takes away the importance of those bands and singers i truly love. the ones who have impacted or changed my life, the ones who i identify unbelievably strongly with, the ones who helped me discover who i am, the ones who really make me feel. i own every beatles record. but i have to be painfully honest with myself, i dont love them. i dont own a single elliott smith recording. in all honesty, i only know a handful of his songs. and i can say with total certainty that i love him. i cant wait to uncover more and more of his work, and fall in love with his albums, one by one.
i would like to share my story of how i first heard elliott smith. everyone had neglected to tell me that my ex who i still loved had recently got a new boyfriend. i spent the day hanging out with the both of them and in the evening, i found out the truth for myself, when i heard them making out right beside me. i forced myself not to look, i just put my hood up. it absolutely crushed me. that night i cried and cried and the next day, instead of going to school, i slept in till midday and went to the beach in the afternoon. the friend i hung out with at the beach is now my best friend, but at the time i had a seriously painful crush on her, and was shy and uncomfortable around her. we sat and talked till it got dark and cold. she shared her ipod with me on the bus trip home. it was dark and cold outside, but warm on the bus, and i was beginning to feel less insecure and more comfortable. i was happy. she playfully nudged me, and i pushed back. she nudged me again, and through my one headphone the opening guitar to "angeles" drifted into my brain. it was immediately arresting. i felt like i could see it in the air around us. his voice, shy but passionate, sang out lyrics, some i couldnt define, and others which stood out from the song and their seeming relevance stabbed me in the heart.
i noticed that it was distantly familiar to me. id heard it in a film id seen. so i asked who it was. "elliott smith," she said. and i knew that out of the hundreds, maybe thousands of bus rides i will take in my life, this is one i will never forget.
thank you so much elliott smith for making my sad day into a beautiful one, a sad thought into a beautiful one, our sad minds and hearts into beautiful ones, and your sad life into a beautiful one.
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Seattle and Denver have more history between them than most Super Bowl opponents, but most of it happened when they were both in the AFC West. Only A Game's Doug Tribou reports on the rivalry's roots.
Super Bowl XLVIII is almost here. The Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos will meet in New Jersey on Sunday. CBS Sports columnist Gregg Doyel joins Bill for a preview and shares his prediction.
On Sunday the Broncos and Seahawks will meet in the Super Bowl. According to Bill, if you aren't watching the game, you've missed out on February's greatest event.
The Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos have played some terrific football this season, but more importantly, they've been the source of some excellent segments on our show! Ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl matchup, we look back at some of our favorites.
As the Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks get ready to face off in the Super Bowl, Bill Littlefield takes a look at a critical aspect of that upcoming game: each team's fan rap song.
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Thanks. UstahBProwd , The Baptist General The Baptists come from both sides of the "fence" of this theological confrontation. In 1607, Anglican persecution in full, a community of Puritan separatists, chose exile in the Netherlands. John Smyth and Thomas Helwys lead a band of Puritans in Amsterdam, the birthplace of religious freedom. Here are hosted by a community of Mennonites, and are so in touch with the New Testament teaching of baptism of believers. The community is entirely re-baptized by sprinkling (Smyth is administered first to a self-baptism). When the waters subside in England, most of the community returned to London (the others flow into the Mennonite movement) forming the first Baptist church "general" - that is inspired by Armenian. The General Baptists believed, as Arminians, that salvation was "general", ie given an opportunity to all, and that each might render himself liable to accept or reject this salvation through faith, considered a natural right of human beings is not affected by sin (which is supported by Calvinism, which considers the faith as a gift of sovereign grace of God). Particular Baptists The roots of "Baptists special" British people are the same from which arose the movement of the "General Baptists", ie the Calvinist Puritanism of the early English Puritan separatists, in particular from a separatist Puritan community gathering in 1616 by Henry Jacob. This arose as a semi-breakaway communities, a cross between Puritanism in accordance with the Church of England Puritan separatists and those who had rejected the state church as false. Organized as a communion of believers bound together by a pact brother, had refused to completely deny the legitimacy of the Church of England. For 1630, however, when he became pastor John Lathrop, many in the community pressure that were totally repudiated Anglicanism. In 1633 ten members of the community, after a long debate, are released from their obligations to the church and are organized as independent communities. Of this group in 1638 became pastor Samuel Eaton, convinced supporter of the baptism of believers only. It will follow later in the line, reinforcing the group identity as a Baptist, William Kiffin openly. This group, reflecting on ecclesiology, discovers - on their own - the baptism of believers by immersion. Since the church (they claim) is made up of believers only, baptism can be imparted only to those who believe. She was born as the first Baptist church "special" words of inspiration Calvinist. Particular Baptists believe, in fact, as orthodox Calvinists, predestination, that is, that salvation was given exclusively, that is "especially" to those whom God had predestined for this. In 1644 seven Particular Baptist community in London published a confession of faith that gives them their identity unequivocally. Their soteriology proposes the Five Points of Calvinism, states that the New Testament teaches only the baptism of believers by immersion and how it should be clear separation of church and state. To coordinate their churches, in 1813 the Baptists founded the Baptist Union of particular Britain. In 1833 it was restructured to allow even the reception of General Baptists. In 1891 in Britain the formal distinctions between particular and general Baptists disappear in favor of a unified Baptist. Those communities that did not intend to be part of it and want to carry on the legacy of Baptists unchanged particular, are still known as Baptists narrow or "Baptist narrow and specific."
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The victim gave a good description of the man who was believed to work at a nearby restaurant, but the incident report did not indicate why the victim or police thought he would have punched him.
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Hustle Belt exposes the strength of schedule argument that has become the crutch of major conference schools in America.
Quarterback Jared Barnett, who led Iowa State to the biggest win in school history, is moving on from the Cyclones.
With no clear candidate distinguishing themselves for the starting QB job, Coach Mess has once again turned to a popular gameshow in order to determine who will lead the Cyclone offense in the bowl...
David Ash goes 7-7 for 160 yards, including a 61 yard touchdown pass to Mike Davis, as Longhorns take 14-0 lead over Iowa State.
Texas can continue climbing the rankings with a win over Iowa State, who needs a win to be bowl eligible.
Iowa State head coach Paul Rhoads isn't sure whether he'll start Jared Barnett, Steele Jantz or Sam Richardson this weekend against Baylor.
Baylor hopes to take advantage of Iowa State's defense with its top passing game in a conference clash on Saturday.
The Kansas State Wildcats stay undefeated and in control of their Big 12 destiny after holding off a strong challenge from the Iowa State Cyclones.
It wasn't pretty, but it was effective. The Wildcats avoid the trap leading into next week's big shootout.
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Tesuque Village Market
Once hole- in-the-wall, now country-hip, this is a hot spot on weekend mornings for folks heading to or from the Tesuque Flea Market. If you're hungry and in a hurry, grab a handheld burrito and take it with you – the breakfast burritos will start your day right, and the carne adovada is some of the best anywhere. Take Bishops Lodge Rd or Hwy 285 north to Exit 168.


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Silly stories about frightening monsters and oozing slime!
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Using a hybrid of comic-book panels and text, Ursula Vernon introduces an irresistible set of characters with a penchant for getting themselves into sticky situations. It's perfect for both the classroom and the Wimpy Kid set.
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The first chapter of Dragonbreath: Curse of the Were-Wiener introduces kids to a vocabulary word "premonition". Have students look up the meaning of the word and then write down what Danny Dragonbreath's premonition is. What did they think was going to happen as Danny goes on an adventure to stop the killer were-wieners from infecting the whole school?
The Story Behind the Dragon: A Q&A with Author/Illustrator Ursula Vernon
Q: What sparked the idea for Dragonbreath?
A: Well, I was thinking about school, and misfitsthere are so many stories about kids that don't fit in at school. And at the same time, I was thinking about mythology. At first I had an image of a school for mythological creatures, but it seemed like everybody would be a misfit there. So I started thinking about dragons, and the sort of school where a dragon wouldn't fit in.
Q: Poor Danny is always getting his lunch snatched. Did any bullies ever steal your lunch in grade school?
A: Actually, no. My mother went through a super-health-food phase when I was in grade school, so nobody would have WANTED to steal my lunch. Too many sprouts.
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A: Oh, I'm definitely a Wendell most of the time. "This can't be safe! Are you sure this is legal? I don't like the way that chicken is looking at us!" My enthusiasm for weird facts, however, is pure Danny. I've also have one Danny-like dear friend who has been known to call me up and propose spur-of-the-moment adventures. We once wound up in the bad part of New Orleans, chasing a rare seagull... (Okay, the seagull was my fault.)
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9/11: Phone Calls from the Towers: Featuring newly-uncovered audio recordings, previously unseen home movies and powerful testimony from the victims' families, 9/11: Phone Calls from the Towers tells the stories of some of the people trapped in the World Trade Center on 11 September 2001. As the programme shows, these recorded messages and memories of the private calls remain a treasured legacy for the families left behind – the last known words of their loved ones. Dignified and full of love, they show humanity at its best and most courageous.
Trapped in The Twin Towers on September 11th, thousands of ordinary people struggled to make contact with the outside world. Many knew that time was ticking away. These recorded messages and private calls are the most powerful legacy to the families left behind. Often full of love and dignity they depict humanity at its best and most resourceful in the face of evil.
September 11th 2001 is the most terrifying and enduring tragedy of our time: its brutality is as chilling 8 years later, as it was on the day itself. The images of that day stay with all of us; but for many of the families of those trapped inside the World Trade Centre, the most powerful legacy of that fateful day is the voices calling from inside the towers, whether telling loved ones they were safe, saying goodbye when all hope was lost, or even seeking comfort from strangers in a desperate call for help.
This film is about how it feels to hear from a person trapped somewhere in the midst of that crisis and how family members can use those words to make sense of their loved one's final moments and to find peace and closure within them. For some, their loved one's memory is embodied by a recorded message; for others, it's the recollection of a call they took in person, the meaning of which they failed to understand at the time; for others, all that is left is the recording of the loved one's call to emergency services, seeking information as they fought to save themselves and their colleagues.. Whilst no single call can describe scenes that were unfolding, taken together the words contained in The 9/11 Calls are not just a chilling view of tragedy within the towers; more importantly they are a window onto acts of bravery, decency and grace during those brutal minutes.9/11: Phone Calls from the Towers,


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Yes, it is. And Robert Gibbs agrees:
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You know when that came out of Joes mouth it had a serene and calm, almost euphoric tone. Unlike the former "DICK" I mean VEEP, When Dick says it there is anger and hatred for mankind! Think about it!!!
Yes we did! and it IS a big f..ing deal.
Ya gotta love Joe.
Did he really think he was breaking news to the president?
Pardon me while I straighten myself up a bit...a roll on the floor laughing like that tends to muss one up a tad...
It is! It is a big effing awesome righteous magnificent deal!
I love Joe. Sometimes I don't know why. But I do. Maybe because so much of what escapes his lips is true...if not necessarily totally and completely appropriate at the time...his lips are just a little ahead of his brain, that's all.
But who am I to stand on formality?
F#*k yes! It's a mighty big deal.
In homage to the President, Vice President and all who worked so hard on getting this thing passed, I shall commit to spend the rest of my day blurting out, "F#*K YES WE DID!" Of course, in the best and most inappropriate places. Loudly I might add:)
AHAHAHAAHAHA! I love it!! Yes We Can and Yes It Is!!
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Traditions Family Cookbook Dedicated to Past and Future Generations of Great Cooks!
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text: As Lily Bollinger so famously said, "I only drink champagne when I'm happy, and when I'm sad. Sometimes I drink it when I'm alone. When I have company, I consider it obligatory. I trifle with it if I am not hungry and drink it when I am. Otherwise I never touch it – unless I'm thirsty." Americans it seems are getting on the Bolly bubbly bandwagon as US consumption of imported sparkling wine will reach new heights in 2O12 due to the increased presence of Prosecco and Cava, says Wine Intelligence, a wine research consultancy firm. According to The USA Sparkling Wine Report 2O12, over 3O million Americans say they drink sparkling wine at least once a year and about 9 million – mostly females – say they like to it at least once a week. Of the survey's respondents, 19% said they would be drinking more sparkling wine in 2O12, versus 3% who said they would drink less. Wine Intelligence has also cited data released in December by Symphony IRI that shows 2O11 volumes for sparkling wine in the US grew to about 36 million bottles – an increase of 9.3% on 2O1O. The company attributes the trend to a broadening of the consumer base, a greater range on offer and an increasing desire among some consumers to make sparkling wine a regular treat. Prosecco, said the report, has been growing rapidly in popularity and is drunk at least once every two months by a quarter of the sparkling wine drinking population – a similar figure to that of Champagne. The research also found that Cava is also enjoying a surge in popularity – albeit from a lower base – having benefited from an interest in Spanish cuisine. Even with the boost in consumption, the US doesn't consume nearly as much sparkling wine as countries such as Germany and the UK. Let's get busy!


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IDEOS X3CompareThe Huawei IDEOS X3 is a candybar touchscreen phone that runs on Android 2.3. The 3.2-inch display features HVGA resolution. It has Bluetooth and Wi-Fi and boasts Multi-Social Network Service Integration.+ View Specs
IDEOS X6CompareHuawei IDEOS X6 is a candybar touchscreen smartphone with Android 2.2 Froyo. It has 4.1" WVGA touchscreen, 1GHz processor, 5MP camera, HD video recording, HDMI port, Wi-Fi, and GPS.+ View Specs
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AscendCompareThe Huawei Ascend features a 3.5" HVGA touchscreen, 3.2-megapixel fixed-focus camera, EV-DO Rev.A, and Android 2.1.+ View Specs
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M228CompareHuawei M228 is a basic CDMA candybar with color display, Bluetooth, speakerphone and MMS.+ View Specs
U8300CompareThe extravagantly looking Huawei U8300 is designed for young people, who love social networking and cannot stay away from services like Facebook and Twitter. The full QWERTY keyboard it´s equipped with appears perfect for extensive text messaging. Finally, the handset will roll out in several fresh color schemes - yellow, green and violet.+ View Specs
U8100CompareThe Huawei U8100 is aimed at people getting along on a shoestring. It integrate 2.8-inch screens with QVGA resolution, 3.2-megapixel camera, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Similarly to the U8300, the phone sports quite pleasing, youthful design.+ View Specs
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U8110CompareThe Huawei U8110 is aimed at people getting along on a shoestring. It integrate 2.8-inch screens with QVGA resolution, 3.2-megapixel camera, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Similarly to the U8300, the phone sports quite pleasing, youthful design.+ View Specs
M750CompareThe Huawei M750 is a candybar phone with 2.8" TFT touchscreen display, a 1.3 MP camera, MP3 player, microSD slot and stereo Bluetooth.+ View Specs
M328CompareHuawei M328 is a basic CDMA clamshell featuring dual color displays, Camera, Phonebook and Organizer.+ View Specs
M318CompareHuawei M318 is a basic CDMA clamshell featuring color display, SMS messaging, WAP browser, Calendar and Alarm Clock+ View Specs
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Physics Open House Is Sept. 29
If you want to know more about the secrets of the Universe, or if you simply wonder what makes your hair stand on end, the Physics Open House at Old Dominion University on Saturday, Sept. 29, is where you can find answers.
The event, from 1-4 p.m., will be held in and around the Physical Sciences Building and is designed to be interesting to children and adults. Guests will be offered tours of laboratories of the Department of Physics, and various participatory activities and demonstrations about studies and research in physics.
There also will be special shows featuring ODU's Omniglobe and Pretlow Planetarium.
The Omniglobe uses two projectors and a hemispheric mirror inside it, together with a library of digital imagery provided by the instrument's computer component, to portray spherical objects ranging from the Earth and its moon to Jupiter and its moons. With a flick of a switch the OmniGlobe becomes a very colorful display of varying water temperatures in the Earth's oceans. Or it can provide a backdrop for geological lessons in plate tectonics.
At the planetarium, shows featuring images of our nighttime sky as well as other aspects of our universe are projected on a 40-foot dome.
This public event is free, but those who wish to attend are asked to register by visiting firstname.lastname@example.com or the University Events website at www.odu.edu/univevents, event code POH12.
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Nine minutes into tonight's CBE Classic final, Duke and Kansas State are locked in a tight battle. The Blue Devils lead the Wildcats, 16-13. None of the Kansas State starting five are on the scoreboard, with all 13 WIldcat points coming from the bench thus far. In fact, the Wildcat starters are completely non-existent, pulling down three rebounds as a whole, but also adding three turnovers. Not the kind of start Wildcats' fans want to see.
Duke is led by Nolan Smith's seven early points leads the Blue Devils. Seth Curry added four points off the bench. Curry was also active on defense, grabbing two steals to lead the Duke defensive charge. Ryan Kelly added two early rebounds.
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This week was the emancipation from burn-out I was hoping for. I gave myself the freedom to skip my runs and to completely disregard my training schedule. Once I allowed myself that freedom it was as though a weight was lifted. I gave myself permission to run for fun, or not at all.
I wound up running 7 miles at what felt like a swift pace.
3 days off and a change in attitude can have quite an impact on training. Once I adjusted my outlook on training, it all came back together as it should. Even the pain in my foot has dissipated. I think it may have been psychosomatic, caused by the stress I was putting on myself to train hard.
Running felt invigorating last night, just like old times. I am happy to say that I think I have my fire back. My passion and love affair with running are in tact once again. Worry no more! I will be running the Skyline to Sea Trail Marathon as planned. My finish time will be significantly slower than Surf City and I am okay with that. Like I mentioned before, this is an adventure run -- not a race.
Sometimes, I think we need to let go of our goals. Yes, they are important and they give us something to work toward. However, if they're taking the fun out of something that is meant to be enjoyable, we might need to kick them to the curb, at least temporarily. Doing so has certainly worked wonders for me. Just consider it if you're starting to feel burnt out. Allow yourself freedom and flexibility. The rigidity of a training schedule can sometimes cause more harm than good.


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Read Part 1: On Process, Collaboration, and Technology
On Collaboration
Creating anything (especially a play) is a violent act, and bedside manner is everything when it comes to a great collaborative process. In my experience, the best theatre is created when the lines are liquid between everyone involved. I feel like designers are put into boxes in the American theatre, and because I'm the sound designer, it doesn't mean I'm not having ideas about the show outside of those boundaries. Sometimes collaboration is as simple as syntax, when you have an idea in the process if you were a fellow collaborator which would you rather hear: "I had this fantastic idea that I want to try in this scene," or "I was thinking about this scene we're working on and what if we try…" There is a way to work that is inclusive in the creative act of making a play.
And Technology
I think most of the time when I go to see a play and am musing on the sound design of that production, I feel more likely than not that the design is based in what kind of cool things the designers equipment will do and not based in any inspiration from the play.
We have all this digital technology around us and can do anything now which sometimes gets us away from the soul of a play. I mean, I love all my technology, no doubt, but I started designing when a couple of reel-to-reel analog recorders were the penultimate of technology. Going digital for me just meant I got more sleep time, to be frank with you; I didn't have to stay up all night the night before the technical rehearsals doing notes. Digital just allowed me to do things faster than I could in the analog realm. But I'm constantly having to make sure now that I'm running the technology during the creative process, and the technology isn't running me, if you know what I mean.
All of our technology should just be tools in our toolboxes, nothing more or less. The reason I think I like to think of myself as an aural dramaturge is I really believe that everyone that works in the theatre is a storyteller, and we are all just using different tools for the job.
Now with all the technology we actually have to pay more attention to the page of a play. As our ability to create expands out, we, as artists, also have to make sure that we dig deeper in the other direction as well and stay focused on what is happening in the room in front of us and what is on the page.
Darron L. West is a member of Anne Bogart's acclaimed SITI Company. He is on the faculty for the Broadway Sound Master Classes and will discuss "Sound Design: From The Stage To The Page."


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The relationship between sloths and moths is known as mutualism, where two species mutually and closely benefit from each others' lifestyles. Other examples include cleaner fish that eat parasites off of reef fish, and ants that defend acacia trees.
In this case, the moth presence could be a lifesaver for sloths.
Adriano Chiarello, a conservation biologist at the University of São Paulo, found that sloths are strict arboreal herbivores -- meaning plant-eating tree dwellers -- that primarily eat leaves, "survive on an energy-poor diet," and have "a very long passage time of digesta." In other words, their metabolism is so slow they can wait a week before pooping.
Pauli said the sloths groom each other while in the trees. While doing so, they ingest the algae, which provides the much-needed nutritional boost.
It's a tightly structured system without much flexibility.
Pauli said less than .2 percent of all animals are arboreal herbivores. Another well-known example is the koala.
"Herbivores (like cows) tend to be very big because they often carry within themselves a ton of machinery to hold and emulsify their food," he said. "On the other hand, life as a prey animal in trees necessitates a smaller body size, so arboreal herbivores are caught between these two extremes and have a constrained lifestyle as a result."
Pauli and his team are conducting a larger study of sloths and their genetics in hopes of learning more about them and improving their conservation. Some species of three-toed sloths, such as the pygmy and maned three-toed sloths, are among the world's most critically endangered species.


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AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn coach Gus Malzahn says he didn't tell linebacker Anthony Swain to fake an injury against Arkansas.
During Saturday's game Swain walked a few feet after a play with two seconds left in the third quarter, then looked toward the sideline and crumpled to the ground clutching his right knee.
TV announcers said it appeared Swain was faking an injury at the request of someone on Auburn's sideline. Arkansas scored on the next play but lost 35-17.
Malzahn says he has "never told any player to fake an injury." He didn't say whether Swain was injured but promised "going forward there will be no more questionable issues."
Malzahn and Arkansas coach Bret Bielema indirectly sparred about hurry-up offenses during the summer. Malzahn cited defenders faking injuries to slow the pace.


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Faculty academic hosts provide intellectual and practical advice to scholars from other universities around the world, and the Department accommodates one or more visiting scholars holding prestigious national or international grants, such as Senior Fulbright Scholars, who may work with and give lectures to graduate students.
The Department is the principal locus of international UIC accords with Aalborg University in Denmark and the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos in Madrid, Spain, to encourage research collaboration and faculty and student exchanges (in which, for example, a Communication Department student may study abroad while paying UIC tuition).
Professional Organizations
The Department holds an institutional membership in the National Communication Association (NCA) and professors most often present their research at the International Communication Association (ICA). Graduate students in the Department win annual awards for teaching and research from these two main associations of the discipline. Students serious about an academic or research career should consider joining these groups, which offer student membership discounts.
The International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR) is recognized by the United Nations as a locus of international research related to mediated Communication.
The Department has special relations with some smaller associations, by virtue of the involvement of the faculty in their leadership, regional connection, or historical origins. Association of Internet Researchers (AoIR) Central States Communication Association (CSCA)
Members of the Department belong to a range of specialty associations, such as those related to specific research methods. American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR) International Network for Social Network Analysis (INSNA) International Visual Sociology Association (IVSA)
The Communication discipline is interdisciplinary in orientation. Faculty may belong to national and international groups principally representing disciplines allied with specific research interests, such as groups for anthropologists (AAA), culturalists (ACS, CSA), economists (AEA), journalists (AEJMC, BEA), linguists (LSA, AAAL), political scientists (APSA), rhetoricians (MLA, ACA), sociologists (ASA), and the like. These affiliations may also develop later in a scholarly career.
Electronic Visualization Laboratory (EVL)
The UIC Electronic Visualization Laboratory (EVL) is an interdisciplinary graduate research laboratory that combines art and computer science, specializing in advanced visualization and networking technologies. The laboratory is a joint effort of UIC's College of Engineering and The School of Art & Design, representing the oldest formal collaboration between engineering and art in the country and offering graduate degrees in electronic visualization (MFA, MS, PhD). Funded research projects include: distributed computing/visualization, collaborative software, the development of viable, scalable, deployable stereo displays and management of next-generation advanced networking initiatives.


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In the old days, IT industry players were all about proprietary systems. The plan was to get the customer locked in to a particular company and to make it trouble for them to work with any other vendor. Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) had their line of stuff, HP had theirs and Big Blue stuff set the pace for not working with anyone else. About the time of the UNIX client / servers, TCP was invented and cleaned up enough to connect a few computers. This changed the social environment as well, as customer demanded the ability to move their files around multiple systems. Over the years, as engineers in various companies emailed each other and the seeds of Open Source blossomed into some pretty interesting projects like LINUX, cooperation and interconnectedness became the watchword.
It used to be the news organizations loved a good fight. How David went after Goliath. How the little software company went after the big mean software company and won. Adversity is supposed to be good for the company organism. Make the little guys bigger and keep the behemoths fit. This kind of thinking has become outdated. What's making everyone stronger is cooperation. I can see this on a micro scale on my new iPhone. One of the things I like about it is all the little applications talk to each other. If I bring up a web page with a phone number, clicking on the number dials it. You can see it on a more macro scale in IT where you see services like SalesForce integrating with Google Apps.
So, it may be fun to think about and talk about rivalries, but that's not necessarily the biggest win for the customer IT shop. As an example, lots of shops have one, and sometimes more than one, of the big 4 – OpenView Tivoli, BMC, Unicenter, enterprise management systems. Their deployments are often incomplete. It's fun to think of monitoring tools like Hyperic, Groundwork, and Zenoss displacing the big fellers in a fair fight and do sometimes replace them. However, what can be a bigger win for everyone is involved is cooperation. Each tools has a little different capability that can file a niche in IT that's valuable. Imagine a shop that's spent a million dollars and a lot of time on a big tool. They are not too happy to declare failure and replace it, but they often aren't getting all the value they'd hope for. What's great about the smaller tools is they can often be deployed in support of the big tool, cooperatively, and the customer gets a successful big tool and gets great value from what the smaller tool does. It's a win for everyone.