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Is Life Futile?
A few weeks ago I was in Salem, Massachusetts. It's a really nice town on the ocean with quaint red brick buildings and lots of trees. It's also full of shops selling jokey witch knick-knacks, cashing in on the Salem witch trials.
The witch trials were three hundred years ago, a mere instant in the cosmic timeline, and we're already over it. he murders and suffering that took place back then are forgotten in any context other than a purely academic one.
We also don't really care about the atrocities of World War One or prior wars. World War Two and the Vietnam war are both recent enough that we can still connect emotionally with them, but that probably won't be true a few generations from now.
In a way, the horrible things that humans have done to each other in the past don't really matter. They mattered a lot to those involved, both directly and tangentially, and some of them mattered to successive generations, but their importance has an expiration date.
If we look forward hundreds or thousands of years, we can imagine that even the most important events of our lives, both good and bad, will be forgotten. Any individual impact we have is likely to be diluted to nothing by that time.
The argument that nothing really matters is a fair one. Emotionally this doesn't feel true at all, but looking back historically and projecting forwards, it's not much of a logical leap to say that life is futile. Given enough time, whatever you and I do will be completely unimportant and forgotten.
Some people find this depressing and use it to justify doing nothing. What's the point, they ask? I think there's a different way to look at it, though. Life is pointless, but that's also a reason to do everything.
Over a long enough time horizon, failure looks just about the same as success. Either one is a speck so small that it can't be individually noticed. Remove failure and success, and the one thing left is this human experience. Even if there's no real point to this existence, it is a sublimely interesting and enjoyable thing to have. The awesomeness of the existence of consciousness is trumped only by the fact that we've each been lucky enough to experience it.
We get to be in this incredible universe for a very short time, and then it's over. Since it is the one concrete thing we have, why not make the most of it?
Making the most of life means different things to different people, which is sort of the point. None of it actually matters, so you may as well make the most of it in your own little way. My way of doing that is to try to experience and understand as much of life as possible, knowing that I'll only barely scratch the surface.
At the same time, I have a sense of reverence for the experience of others, and I hope that as I explore and seek to understand, I can help others get a little bit more out of their own lives. In my own strange way of thinking, the two best things I can do are good things and novel things. Good things make other people's experiences better, and novel things make my experience better while providing fuel for other good things I might do.
Is life futile? In the grand scheme of things, it is. That line of thinking can be used to discourage, or it can be used to motivate oneself to make the most of the brief existence we have. I think the latter is a better way to do it, but then again... it doesn't really matter in the long run.
Photo is some hieroglyphics from the Met in NYC. Ancient writing about something that was extremely important then, but irrelevant now.
Speaking of the Met, check out my friend Nick's new AWESOME museum tours: Museum Hack. His tours are completely responsible for me loving art.


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Umpire Brook Culvert Replacement, Vermont
Umpire Brook is a small second order stream in the town of Victory, Vermont. It sustains a wild brook trout population and its watershed is almost entirely forested, with nearly the entire watershed falling within the Victory State Forest. Other than the limited runoff from forest roads, the only significant human-induced impact on this brook is a culvert on Umpire Brook Road. The goal of this project is to replace the current culvert with a bridge that will allow for upstream passage of fish and require less maintenance.
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A battle to stay in the top four this week will be on the line. Nashville has three home games with teams in front or chasing them in the conference. Regulation wins is a must this week against these opponents. Regulation wins put both San Jose and Phoenix further behind Nashville. Also regulation wins keeps the pressure on Detroit to keep winning.
The San Jose Sharks come to town which shapes up to be a battle for the fourth place spot if only for Tuesday night. I prefer to see the Sharks as our nemesis and not our rival. If the Predators were Batman, the Sharks are the Joker. The Predators focus on defense and more defense. The Sharks are the opposite. Offense and more offense except for this year. The Sharks have not be the offensive juggernaut they have been in the past. A change in focus on being a more defensive team and not overwhelm opponents with offensive skill has been their approach for this season. The Preds have won both games by one goal this season. A regulation win Tuesday night will give Nashville a three point lead with a game in hand. An opportunity to win the season series Tuesday night.
Thursday night the top team in the league comes to the Bridgestone arena. The Vancouver Canucks have shown a toughness to keep winning games even with their depleted defense corps. They are without four defenseman to include Dan Hamhuis. Hamhuis was knocked out by an elbow last week and no timetable has been set for his return. Overall team depth is the reason the Canucks beat the Preds in January. Nashville was in the game the last time these two teams met. It will be the third game in four days for Vancouver on this road trip. A loss in Nashville will make the flight back home even longer.
The Phoenix Coyotes come to Smashville Saturday night. Right now they are behind the Predators but it is possible they could be in first place in their division by Saturday night. The two teams are tied at 67 points. Phoenix is one point behind the Dallas Stars for the division lead. The amazing turnaround of this franchise continues. From bankruptcy to a franchise first 50 win season last year. The Coyotes have kept their winning ways this season hot on the Predators and the Stars heels for a top four playoff spot. Powered by J.P. Dumont's fourth career hat trick the Preds beat them 5-2 in Phoenix. For the Coyotes, this is game one of a five game road trip. Saturday night is the last time these two team meet unless it is in the playoffs. Smashville will be rocking again Saturday night.
February 7th 4 points anticipated. 4 points obtained. A nice bounce back by the team with wins in Detroit and over Colorado after a disappointing home loss to Edmonton on Monday.
Anticipated points: 5 Why five? Odds are there will be a dreaded three point game this week. A three point game is better than a regulation loss for the Preds and their opponents this week. For the loser one point is always better than zero.


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Press Back to use the phone, and select the "Extras" option, then choose the "Cheats" selection. Enter one of the following codes to activate the corresponding cheat function. Note: Achievements and auto save are disabled when cheats are activated. However, you are still allowed to manually save while cheats are enabled.
Enter the "whatitmeanstome" code, and activate it approximately ten to twenty times. This will result in you reaching Level 50, and gaining about $5 million. Then, enter the character abilities screen to buy all the fall, fire, bullet, explosion, and vehicle strike damage reduction options until it reaches "Never take damage". This will basically give you completeinvincibility from all damage. Note: You may still die due to a minor glitch if you are in a normal vehicle and run over by a tank or if you crash with an aircraft.
Successfully complete the indicated task to unlock the corresponding vehicle:
Successfully complete the indicated task to unlock the corresponding costume:
To customize any non-customizable vehicle, take any customizable vehicle into Rim Jobs, and press Y. Go to "Garage" in the menu, and highlight a vehicle that is not customizable from your list, but do not press the button to retrieve it. Instead, press B to back out of the menu, and then select "Accept" to confirm the exit. It will now take you directly to the customizing menu.
Take an airplane (Woodpecker is recommended), and do "Knife-edge barnstorming" between light towers at the airport. There is one at the end of each runway for a total of four, but the one that gives the most money is on the north. Do a "Knife-edge" by pressing the button assigned to the "Roll left" or "Roll right" option in the airplane key-binding settings. You get approximately $10,000 for each "Knife-edge barnstorm", while you get approximately $5,000 for regular barnstorm. You can get approximately $10,000 every 30 seconds, and $100,000 every 5 minutes. Repeat this as many times as desired. -From: Nemanja Zivkovic
The special Attack version of the Eagle helicopter has dual pilot guided mini-guns and rocket pods. It can only be found on Armory Island at the southeast helipad (not the one on the roof). You must approach it from on the ground or be on the ground for a minute or two to get it to appear.
Steal a police car, and turn on the sirens (horn in normal cars) to get other cars to move over to the right side of the road. -From: Kevin Yanko
Go to Luchadores' territory, and proceed to the lower left part of the map to find some boats. Get on the second boat to find a gang operation with a giant bunny caught in fishing nets.
An NPC wearing a Professor Genki costume will appear at random in Steelport as an enemy on the radar. If you kill him, you will get approximately $300,000. Note: He has a very large amount of health and is armed with a stun gun.
Unlock Burns Hill Reactor as a crib, then go upstairs to the bathroom. Inside is a magazine on the edge of the Jacuzzi titled "Boy-Toy". The magazine's cover features Shaundi as she appeared in Playboy magazine's "2008 Virtual Vixens".
Once Kinzie Kensington's hideout is unlocked, go upstairs, and enter the room with all the computers in it. Then, zoom in on the ceiling with a sniper rifle to see a cluster of newspapers. They are all newspaper clippings from Volition's The Punisher game.
Go to Kinzie Kensington's crib, then go upstairs. Go to the very back to find a room with newspaper clippings taped all over the wall. Look at the headlines to see references to Saints Row and Saints Row 2. There is one with a headline about a zombie attack with the map of Stillwater filled with red dots marking the spread of the outbreak.
Successfully complete the indicated task to unlock the corresponding Avatar Award:
Listen to the indicated station to hear the corresponding songs:
Gen X
The Blood
The Mix
Accomplish the indicated achievement to get the corresponding number of Gamerscore points:


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April 5, 2013
People will die unless action is taken to bring the hunger strike at Guantánamo to an end, and President Obama needs to stir himself from his torpor and act to bring to an end the disgraceful situation whereby prisoners cleared for release by the government may be imprisoned for the rest of their lives because it has proven to be politically inconvenient to release them.
August 17, 2012
We are calling on all potential allies for a planned Day of Solidarity action for prisoners across the country. This is timed to coincide with the anniversary of the Attica uprising and is intended to draw attention to our devolving treatment and escalating abuse of prisoners by the state.


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When selling annuities it is imperative that agents and brokers understand some of the basics of tax implication for annuity owners from the outset. With shifting tax and health care regulations it is important to stay on top of how year-to-year tax law changes impact annuities.
Annuity Tax Implications
Death Benefit
Annuities are great investment strategies that can help clients defer taxes during their lifetime, thereby allowing the assets to be available for beneficiaries upon the client's death. An added bonus is that tax deferrals exist on money not removed from the annuity account. There are certain tax implications you need to consider for your beneficiaries.Tax Implications for the Surviving Spouse
The surviving spouse has the option to continue the annuity, by becoming its owner. This action prevents a distribution, and therefore allows the surviving spouse to maintain tax deferral. The entire cash value of the annuity is included in the entire estate value. This includes principal and interest. Individuals can convert part or all of the money in a qualified retirement plan or nonqualified annuity contract into a stream of regular income payments. The annuity must be paid within five years of the death of the annuitant, if annuitization has not already begun reducing the immediate tax bill. The payments are treated as ordinary income to the beneficiary.\
If the annuitant dies after annuity benefits begin, the annuity needs to be paid at the same pace as the payments prior to the death of the annuitant. But payments may also need to occur at a quicker pace to adhere to the five-year liquidation requirement. The resulting income tax may be deducted against the attributable estate tax.Life-Time Payout
A beneficiary who is eligible for a lump-sum payment may elect to have a lifetime payout to defer the taxes. Important fact: The lifetime payout must be elected prior to the 60 day period running out after the annuitant's death.
Cashing Out an Annuity without Tax PenaltiesDeferred Annuities
These annuities must be held for a minimum time period called the Surrender period. Depending on the contract, individuals may have access to a small amount of the account value (often 5-10%) without a penalty or additional fees.
Like an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), there are tax penalties for early withdrawal prior to age 59 1/2. The penalty is 10%.
However, if the annuity is a retirment qualified plan such as an IRA, then certain exceptions to the tax penalty apply such as:
- Distributions to remodel or build a home for either the client themselves, or a child/ grandchild, up to $10,000.
- Tuition payments for the client herself, a spouse, child or grandchild.


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Handbag GlossaryCan you differentiate the definition of a tote versus a hobo, a duffel versus a demi or a bowler versus a bucket bag? Explore the the definition of these words and more in our glossary of common purse and handbag terminology.
Accordion: used to describe the structure of a handbag's interior when its compartments fold open like the bellows of an accordion.
Applique: a decorative element composed of beads, embroidery, metal, painted fabric or leather that is applied to a handbag's surface.
Antiqued: a type of surface treatment that has a rubbed-off, worn appearance and texture.
Baguette: a small handbag with a narrow shape, resembling a loaf of French bread.
Backpack: a bag held to the back by two symmetrical shoulder straps attached at the top and bottom of the bag's outer edges.
Ball and socket: a handbag closure featuring two tilted balls that snap closed with a socket groove and open when twisted between thumb and forefinger. Often featured on coin purses.
Barrel: a handbag with a cylinder shape, similar to that of a barrel.
Beadwork: decorative embellishment composed of beads and/or sequins.
Belt bag: a purse that fastens around the waist, as a belt. The bag of the belt bag is sometimes removable. Also called "fanny pack."
Box bag: a handbag with a hard, box-like exterior and shape.
Bowler: a round, medium to large handbag with a shape that resembles a bowling ball.
Bracelet handle: a handbag handle that is shaped like a closed circle.
Brocade: fabric featuring raised patterns or designs in its weave.
Bucket: a large, bucket-shaped bag; typically longer in height than width. The bottom is typically round.
Canvas: an inexpensive, versatile fabric made of synthetic fibers, natural fibers or a combination of the two; can be light or heavy in weight.
Carpet bag: a large, single-compartment bag with a double handle.
Compartment: a large section in the interior of a handbag.
Clasp: a fastening mechanism usually made of metal, which is intended to hold a handbag strap to a handbag.
Clutch: a small and thin hand-held bag, usually lacking a shoulder strap; meant to be held in the hand or tucked under the arm.
Change purse: a small purse or wallet-section made to carry coins. Traditionally has ball and socket closure.
Convertible: most often implies that a bag's strap may be removed or tucked inside, thus turning it into a clutch.
Crescent: a semi-circle shaped bag, typically featuring zipper top closure and long, thin shoulder strap.
Croc: an embossed pattern simulating the skin of a crocodile.
Crochet: a type of needlework material constructed by looping yarn with a hooked needle.
Cross-body: see "messenger."
Crushed leather: see "antiqued."
Demi: a small, angular handbag with a single strap designed to be carried in the hand or on the shoulder.
Distressed: see "antiqued."
Doctor's bag: a handbag with a stiff frame lining the interiors of its wide top closure. This construction is intended to provide easy access to its contents.
Drawstring: a bag that closes at its top via a string, cord or chain laced through holes or eyelets.
Duffel: a roomy, rectangular bag with a zipper closure and two top handles.
Dust cover: a cloth drawstring bag used to protect a handbag when it's not being used.
East-West: describes a handbag that is longer in width than in height.
Embossed: a designed imprinted into leather or synthetic leather most, often simulating an animal skin.
Envelope: a flat bag with a square or rectangle shape and a triangle shaped top flap that folds over the close the bag, thus resembling an envelope.
Feed bag: a bag (typically cylindrical) with a single shoulder strap and drawstring closure.
Feet: knobs applied to the bottom of a handbag so that it may stand on its own when not being carried. These function to protect the contents of the handbag or piece of luggage from moisture on the ground thus preserving wear and tear on the bag's bottom.
Flapbag: a handbag with a flap top closure.
Frame: a handbag with a strong, typically angular structure.
Hobo: a medium to large sized bag with a zipper top closure and a shoulder strap.
Imitation leather: any synthetic material made to look like leather.
Leatherette: see "imitation leather."
Lining: the surface material featured on a handbag's interior.
Messenger: a handbag with a long, adjustable strap designed to be worn across the shoulders. Named after those bags originally carried by mail couriers.
Minaudiere: a hard-cased clutch or evening bag, often covered in crystals or beads.
Muff: a fur-lined handbag worn simultaneously over both hands for warmth.
Name plate: a metal or leather plate fastened or sewn to the interior or exterior of a handbag. Often displays the logo or name of the handbag's brand.
Naugahide: see "synthetic leather."
North-south: describes a handbag that is longer in height than in width.
Nylon: considered to be the strongest man-made fabric ; is highly resistant to abrasion and stains. Nylon is often used in tote bags.
Oversized: describes a handbag that is particularly large in size, or larger in size than the norm.
Open pocket: a pocket that does not feature a closure at the top.
Paisley: a pattern based on a looped shape that is round at one end, and narrow and curled at the other. Paisley print is typically multi-colored.
Patent: leather or imitation leather that has a glossy appearance.
Pebbled grain: an embossed finish that resembles the texture of a pebbled surface.
Polyurethane (PU): see "synthetic leather."
Polyvinylchlorideurethrane: see "synthetic leather."
Portfolio: a leather or fabric case for carrying paper or notebooks. Typically features a flap closure.
Pouch: a small evening bag with a gathered (typically drawstring) top closure.
Pull tie: a fabric or leather string that is woven through small holes along the upper circumference of a bag in order to close it. See "drawstring."
Quilted: a surface texture comprised of a diamond or square-shaped topstitch pattern, thus resembling a quilt.
Raffia: a finely woven fiber derived from palms.
Rhinestones: an imitation gem made of glass, paste or quartz.
Rivet: a flat headed metal pin that is inserted though two pieces of material to join them together. The pin is then hammered on the pointed end to form a flat head, thus securing the pieces together.
Satchel: a medium to large handbag that closes at the top and features a top carrying handle.
Satin: a lustrous, soft fabric with glossy sheen and soft, slippery texture.
Shoulder guard: a piece of fabric or leather that functions to distribute the weight of bag and its contents.
Snakeskin: an embossed pattern simulating the skin of a snake.
Shopper: see "tote."
Sling bag: a soft shoulder bag the has a single shoulder strap with one end attached at the bag's top and the other at the bag's bottom.
Studs: a decorative metal button attached to a piece of fabric or leather via pointed shanks on its back. These shanks are pushed through the material and hammered or bent so that the stud adheres to the material's surface.
Synthetic leather: any man-made material meant to simulate leather.
Tassel: an ornament consisting of a bundle of threads, cords or other strands hanging from a cylindrical head.
Tote: a large, rectangular, two-handle bag with an open or zippered top.
Topstitch: a line of stitching bordering the edge or seam of a material. Topstitching threads can be the same color as the host material, or more often, they are a contrasting color.
Trim: a decorative material along the edges of a handbag.
Vegetarian: describes handbags made of synthetic materials.
Whip stitch: widely placed stitches over the surface of a fabric or leather as a decorative element or to bind two pieces of material together.
Wristlet: a small handbag (see "clutch") with a bracelet-shaped strap so that the bag may be carried hanging on the wrist.
Zipper pull: the top tab on the outward-facing part of a zipper that is pulled to open the zipper.


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"These companies are getting green lights from other products telling them that everything is OK, but they are still finding out about compromises inside their networks," he said. "A lot of the larger security players will have to have something in their suite to address the problem, and there's definitely potential for consolidation at some point in this space, but if you look at a problem like spam, there's a history there of companies building a stand-alone business to solve problems like this."
The 451 Group's Selby said that there will likely be growth of the anti-botnet segment before any industry consolidation takes place, despite a wide number of companies --ranging from anti-virus vendors to massive carriers with managed security services -- who want to take on a broader piece of the market.
"It would seem to make sense for these [anti-botnet] companies to cut deals with ISPs to have better visibility into their networks and botnet activity in general, as they already have," the analyst said. "This is a market that should see expansion as botnets continue to become a bigger problem for everyone."


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I shouldn't be writing this. I really shouldn't. I'm trying to be more positive in general, and write on a more varied array of subjects than my staple of "this person is really, really stupid and should be beaten with a stick." And there's so much worth writing about, too. Johny Hendricks and Carlos Condit pummeled the common sense out of each other for fifteen minutes in maybe my favorite fight of the year so far. Jordan Mein, a phenomenal prospect with absolutely beautiful striking, proved that he's ready for the big leagues in his thorough disassembly of Dan Miller. Jake Ellenberger simply mauled Nate Marquardt. Rhonda Rousey's going to coach the next season of The Ultimate Fighter! This wasn't a one-note night, and there's plenty to talk about, but all I can think of is how disappointed I am in Georges St. Pierre, once one of the fighters I looked forward to watching the most.
In light of some posts I've seen here as well as on Twitter, Facebook, Middleeasy, and Cagepotato, among other places, I'm hesitant to write this. It seems like "fighting smart" has become synonymous in many eyes with "fighting without any intent to inflict damage, knock out, submit, or hurt your opponent." I assure you, that's not how I feel. I don't want to see the UFC turn into the Leonard Garcia Championship. I respect a well-designed gameplan, even when it's not enjoyable to watch. I applauded Carlos Condit for managing to render Nick Diaz ineffective, even though watching it was almost as enjoyable as being punched in the eye by Mark Hunt. My issue with St. Pierre is not a matter of strategy. My problem is this: GSP isn't really trying any more.
Georges St. Pierre is truly a once-in-a-generation kind of person. He has nearly everything you would want in the hypothetical perfect fighter. He's got an incomparable mixture of technical skill, creativity, versatility, and intelligence, along with the kind of natural athleticism that most people could only dream of. All this would be nearly meaningless if not for his heroic work ethic. I am not exaggerating at all when I say I feel that St. Pierre is the most complete martial artist we may ever see.
However, the "Rush" we once saw demolish people such as Jon Fitch, Matt Hughes, BJ Penn and Matt Serra is nowhere to be found nowadays, replaced with a man so conservative in nature that Glenn Beck would be left saying, "Hey, man, maybe you're taking it a bit too far?" When was the last time GSP threw a head kick? What about one of those brutal knees from side control? Remember those? How many times has St. Pierre had all the opening in the world to take his opponent's back, and simply... declined? He would be, after all, exposing himself to unnecessary risk to do so.
This is where the disagreements start with several of my friends. My usual verbal sparring partner, a fourth-degree black belt in Taekwondo, sees no difference between my concerns and the people who imply that Diego Sanchez automatically wins every fight he's in by virtue of moving forward and brutally concussing the air surrounding his opponent. When discussing the fight with her, I asked her why he didn't try to take Diaz's back during the roughly 80 times in which Diaz found himself turtled up with St. Pierre on top of him. She replied, "Why? He didn't need to. You think he should have just given Diaz a chance to do something?"
It's not a question of risk or safety, or even of an enjoyable fight. It's simply that GSP is doing the absolute minimum possible to win a fight. I don't feel that taking the back of a turtled opponent is an unnecessary risk. It's hardly a risk at all! I mean, on what planet is this even a question? Your opponent is turtled on his hands and knees, and you are on top of him. If you don't so much as attempt to TRY to take his back, you shouldn't be fighting, plain and simple.
On UFC 100's undercard, Stefan Bonnar faced off against a Mark Coleman so old and covered in bandages and braces that the biggest threat Coleman faced in the ring that night was mummification. I can't understate this: this fight was absolutely terrible. Bonnar was out of shape, Coleman was, to quote Mickey Rourke, "a broken-down piece of meat," and probably had no business being anywhere near a professional fight. Fifteen minutes of extremely aggressive cuddling followed. The crowd was more interested in attempting to force Logan Stanton into a wardrobe malfunction through telekinesis than they were in the fight. And I was riveted by this fight. Coleman knew he was outclassed. Bonnar is the better fighter standing and on the ground. Coleman had nearly no chance, and would almost certainly be released with a loss. Knowing this, he simply latched on to Bonnar, smothered him relentlessly, and while I loathe using such stereotypes, broke his will. Coleman probably lost five years of his life on that night, but he gained my admiration for giving the fight everything he had.
Even if everything he had was absolutely terrible.
Maybe Johny Hendricks will be the one to dethrone GSP. I doubt it. Maybe Rory McDonald will overcome him. Maybe it'll be someone we don't even know yet. But regardless, all I want to see is somebody to simply make him care again. I want to see the most talented fighter in the world actually fight, instead of do just enough to win a match. I want to see Rush breakdance in the ring again, but I fear that all I'll get is GSP humbly bowing.


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The apartment has 8,400 square feet of living space, two walk-in wine cellars, and a circular glass living room with 270 views of the ocean.
The apartment has state-of-the-art technology, too: each room can be controlled with an iPad.
Outside, there is a spa, roof deck, and luxury grill area.


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Throughout our lives we may be fortunate enough to meet women kindred to ourselves. They may not necessarily be true blood family, but their beliefs and actions align themselves with ours.
This is a hat for those special women in your life.
This seamless pattern comes in 7 sizes (from small newborn to adult), and in 3 yarn weights (4ply/fingering, 8ply/dk, and 10ply/worsted).
Kindred is a beanie knit in the round from the brim upwards.
The pattern is written for three yarn weights, and 7 sizes. In addition there are 3 brim options included.
The body of the hat is worked in a very simple lace pattern (no charts), and the crown decreases are worked without incorporating the lace; a perfect pattern for those new to lace.
You will need to know how to knit basic lace, and how to knit in the round
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Last Saturday, I feted my husband with a fantastic birthday dinner at Reys. We could hardly decide whether to split the chocolate raspberry truffle or the bread pudding. We decided on the truffle. Could you possibly get the recipe? Marilyn Schiermeier, Cary
Reys has been a popular destination for celebrations for nearly a decade now, and no wonder. The restaurants attractions classic steakhouse fare with a New Orleans accent, served in an elegant setting by well-trained waiters amount to a trifecta of qualifications for a special occasion meal.
You might say that Rey Arias, the restaurants affable owner and consummate host, is icing on the birthday cake. Arias modeled his restaurant on La Louisiane, the historic French Quarter restaurant where he worked as a young man. He opened Reys, his first restaurant, in the building where he had previously managed a Ruths Chris steakhouse before it relocated to Cary.
Guadalupe Becerra began working for Arias at that Ruths Chris when she was in high school, and by 2009 had worked her way up to chef/partner in Reys. Becerra shares her recipe, along with a couple of suggested variations.
Substitute an equal amount of strong brewed coffee or espresso for the raspberry sauce, for one, and youll have her original recipe (turns out that the raspberry version is actually a variation). Just be sure to allow the coffee to cool before adding it to the mix.
The recipe also adapts well to baking in individual ramekins 6 ounces is ideal, but feel free to use what you have. Baking time will vary with the size of the dish, of course. Youd probably want to start checking on 6-ounce ramekins after 30 minutes. The water bath is still essential, regardless of size or shape of the dish.
You might even pull out that heart-shaped baking dish thats been gathering dust in a kitchen cabinet. Just the thing, were thinking, for that Certain Someone on Valentines Day. Turns out Reys is good for special occasions, even if youre dining at home.
Specialty of the House gets recipes for local restaurant dishes. Send requests, including your city, to Specialty of the House, c/o The News & Observer or e-mail email@example.com.


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LazyDay Publishing LLC collects personal information that is voluntarily provided by you when you order a product, enter a contest or sweepstakes, answer our polls or surveys, register as a member on our Internet sites, sign up for newsletters, join and use our chat rooms on our websites, or communicate with us by mail, telephone or electronically. The type of information we collect and maintain may include your name, mailing address, e-mail address, telephone number, gender, date of birth, purchase history, credit card number, chat room communications, complaints about our products or services, a record of promotions offered to you, and your reading preferences, such as favorite authors and themes. Personal information is collected so that we can serve you better through enhanced products, customer service and promotional efforts of interest to you. This type of information is collected, used and disclosed in accordance with the form of consent required by the Act and its use is limited to the objectives for which it was collected.
Consent Required by the Act
The Act provides that the form of your consent can vary from implied consent to express consent, depending upon the circumstances and the sensitivity of the type of information collected. Implied consent occurs when we can reasonably conclude that you have given your consent by some action (e.g. by giving us your name and contact information so that we may send the books you have ordered) or inaction (e.g. by not exercising your opt-out privilege). In general, LazyDay Publishing LLC will rely on your implied consent to collect, use and disclose identifying information about you, except if such information can be considered sensitive, in which case we will obtain your express opt-in consent to collect, use and disclose this information.
We reserve the right to collect, use and disclose your personal information without consent where required or permitted by law.
Why Does LazyDay Publishing LLC Collect Personal Information?
LazyDay Publishing LLC collects personal information for the following reasons:
- To ensure that we have your correct contact information in order to provide you with the products or services you have requested, send correspondence, solicit your opinion on our products and services, process payments and make promotional offers for products similar to the ones you have already ordered and that we believe will be of interest to you;
- To gain an understanding of your interests so that we can develop better products and services for you;
- To properly investigate and respond to any complaints about our products or services;
- To determine customer eligibility for our products and services;
- To maintain a list of individuals who have indicated to us that they do not want to be contacted by LazyDay Publishing LLC or any other companies, so that such requests can be honored;
- To transfer information (name and mailing address) to other reputable companies who may have a product or service of interest to you, except the information of those customers who indicate to us that they do not wish to be contacted by such companies.
What Kind of Personal Information Does LazyDay Publishing LLC Disclose, to Whom and Why?
Upon Consent, to Third Parties for Their Marketing Purposes:
With your prior consent, LazyDay Publishing LLC does on occasion make your name and mailing address available to reputable third parties who may want to use this personal information for their marketing purposes. LazyDay Publishing LLC does not disclose this personal information unless you first consent. Consent is obtained by providing you with an opportunity to opt-out from having this information disclosed to third parties for those purposes. At times, third party marketers may ask us to provide certain information about our customers relating to purchase history, geography, age range, income range and dwelling type. This type of information is disclosed on an aggregate basis.
Information is shared only with third parties who provide assurances that the information will be used for legitimate business purposes and in a manner that complies with applicable industry guidelines and privacy legislation. For example, when renting lists of our U.S customers to third party marketers, we require that they comply with the Act and U.S marketing industry guidelines on privacy. Similarly, when renting lists of our U.K customers, we require compliance with U.K. marketing industry guidelines on privacy and any privacy legislation.
To Third Parties To Perform Processing and Other Specialized Services:
At times, LazyDay Publishing LLC may use outside organizations to perform specialized services such as self-publishing, prize fulfillment of our sweepstakes and skill contests, collection of overdue accounts and the provision of various marketing services, including, but not limited to, telemarketing, research and list processing. As a result, certain personal information may be provided to or stored with third party service providers in other countries, including the United States of America and, accordingly, may be available to the governments of such other countries (including the United States government) under a lawful order made in that country. These service providers are only given the information needed to perform those services and they are bound contractually to protect the privacy and security of your information and to limit the use of your information to the service being provided.
To Third Parties in the Event of Legal Reasons:
We advise you that we may have to disclose personal information to the government or other legal or regulatory authorities if so ordered by a court of law or for other legal reasons.
To a Third Party in the Event LazyDay Publishing LLC Is for Sale or Is Sold:
If LazyDay Publishing LLC was ever for sale, prospective buyers would need to have access to LazyDay Publishing LLC's customer lists and various databases as part of the due diligence process. In this event, LazyDay Publishing LLC would only provide such access under terms of a strict confidentiality agreement.
As well, in the event LazyDay Publishing LLC was ever sold, your personal information would be transferred to the purchasing company so that you could continue to receive the books and services you had requested and so that the purposes behind collecting your personal information outlined above could continue to be maintained.
How Long Does LazyDay Publishing LLC Retain Personal Information?
We keep your information only for a period reasonably necessary to meet the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with any legal requirements, including statutory retention periods. Then we will erase or make anonymous any personal information that is no longer required for a specific purpose or legal requirement.
Cookies and Other Tracking Methods
Cookies are small pieces of information stored on your hard drive, not on our websites. We use cookies, or, in a limited number of cases, IP addresses for a number of reasons. First, cookies allow you to store your password without having to constantly reenter it. Second, cookies help us tailor messages that better match your needs and interests. Third, cookies allow us to better understand how users in general use our sites, which in turn helps us to focus our resources on features that are most popular with our users. You are always free to decline our cookies if your browser permits, but some parts of our sites may not work properly if you do.
Note: LazyDay Publishing LLC may place advertising and/or links on our sites that originate from outside advertisers. In some cases, if you click on or view these ads, a cookie may be assigned by the advertisers. LazyDay Publishing LLC does not control these cookies nor is it responsible for any marketing or other use of your name by the advertisers. We encourage you to investigate and ask questions before disclosing information to third parties.
Non-personal Information
Non-personal or aggregated information is information that cannot be associated with or traced back to a specific person. When you browse our websites, for example, we do not collect any personally identifiable information about you, but we do gather information about the number of people who are viewing each page so that we can learn what features are the most popular. We also use this data, both aggregated and personally identifiable, to personalize and enhance your onsite experience by displaying content and marketing messages we believe will be of interest to you. We disclose aggregated information about our websites to third parties.
In addition, to help us better understand our markets, we may gather demographic information for analytical purposes on an aggregate basis. This information is not kept, used or disclosed at the individual level, but may be disclosed to third parties on an aggregate basis.
Online Policy Regarding Privacy of Children
LazyDay Publishing LLC and/or its affiliates operate various websites. For those sites which may appeal directly to children under the age of 18, we have online privacy policies available on those sites which address our information practices specific to those sites.
With respect to LazyDay Publishing LLC.com, we do not believe that this website appeals directly to children under the age of 18 and we do not knowingly collect information from children under this age. On this website, we require that users submit their birth dates when they are joining the site as a member so that no information is collected from users under age 18. Birth date information is never shared with third parties.
Users aged 13 to 17 may only use LazyDay Publishing LLC.com with the involvement of a parent or guardian. If they do not, LazyDay Publishing LLC reserves the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, remove or edit content, or cancel orders in its sole discretion. In concert with our efforts, LazyDay Publishing LLC urges all parents to supervise their children's exploration of the Internet and any online services, and to teach their children about protecting their personal information online.
Chat Rooms and Bulletin Boards
You should be aware that when you voluntarily disclose personal information on bulletin boards or in chat rooms, that information can be collected and used by others and may result in unsolicited messages from other Internet users. We do not bear any responsibility for any actions or policies of third parties and we cannot guarantee that this personal information will be kept confidential.
How To Contact LazyDay Publishing LLC Regarding Your Personal Information
You have control over how we collect, use and disclose your information and we provide you with many opportunities to exercise this control, both online and offline, even after you have provided your consent to these uses. The methods offered to you depend upon whether the information has been provided to us by offline or online means, as follows:
1. For personal information collected offline:
When we sell our books by mail or in retail stores, our communications provide you with the opportunity to opt out from having your information used for various disclosed purposes. In addition, you can always contact our Customer Service Department to tell us how you would not like your personal information to be used. Upon request, LazyDay Publishing LLC will provide you with access to your personal information. If you need assistance in preparing this request, please contact our offices as indicated below. We will correct any errors you identify in your personal information.
2. For personal information collected online:
On our LazyDay Publishing LLC.com membership registration page, we provide you with the opportunity to expressly consent to the sharing of your e-mail address with third parties for their marketing purposes. If you are a member of one of our websites, you can access and update your online personal information by clicking on the account info link. You can also opt out of Members-Only Deals and third party e-mails by unchecking the boxes at the bottom of the page. You can change your subscriptions to our newsletters at any time by clicking on the profile page link at the bottom of each newsletter. You may choose not to receive e-mail, even after granting permission, by unsubscribing.
Contact Information:
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This Privacy Policy outlines the information usage practices of LazyDay Publishing LLC. By submitting your personal information to LazyDay Publishing LLC, you signify your agreement to the terms and conditions of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not submit your personal information to us. We reserve the right, at our discretion, to change, modify, add or remove portions of this policy at any time. If at some point in the future there is a change to our information usage practices that affects your personal information, you will be able to opt out of this information usage by contacting our offices. We will also post the changes in our Privacy Policy at least 30 days prior to a change. You should also check this Privacy Policy for changes. Your continued use of our websites, products or services following the effective date of any changes to these terms shall mean that you have accepted those changes, subject to your continuing right to notify us at any time as to how you would like us to treat your personal information.
Personal Information Collected by LazyDay Publishing LLC and Its Purposes:
a) Authors:
As an author under contract with LazyDay Publishing LLC, you are required to provide us with certain information necessary to fulfill the terms of your contract. For example, we need to obtain your name, address, telephone number and other relevant information so that we may communicate with you and make payments to you.
LazyDay Publishing LLC also collects sales data information in order to prepare royalty reports and evaluate your performance for each book published by LazyDay Publishing LLC and its related and unrelated licensees. In addition, if you are a Canadian or U.S. author and have a contract specifically with LazyDay Publishing LLC, we collect your SIN or SSN for tax reporting purposes.
b) Service Providers:
As a service provider under contract with LazyDay Publishing LLC, you are required to provide us with certain information necessary to fulfill the terms of your contract. For example, we need to obtain your name, address, telephone number and other relevant information so that we may communicate with you and make payments to you. We also keep information that will help us evaluate the services. In addition, if you are a Canadian or U.S. service provider and have a contract specifically with LazyDay Publishing LLC, we collect your SIN or SSN for tax reporting purposes.
Disclosure of Personal Information and Security Measures:
Access to personal information relating to our authors and individual service providers is limited to those within the LazyDay Publishing LLC organization, including its subsidiaries and affiliates, and to authorized agents acting on behalf of them, with a need to know in order to accomplish the purposes for which such information was collected. This personal information is never used for marketing purposes, nor is it ever transferred to third parties for their marketing purposes. However, if LazyDay Publishing LLC was ever for sale, prospective buyers would need to have access to this personal information and various databases as part of the due diligence process. In this event, LazyDay Publishing LLC would only provide such access under terms of a strict confidentiality agreement. As well, in the event LazyDay Publishing LLC is ever sold, your personal information would be transferred to the purchasing company so that your contract could continue to be honored and complied with.
LazyDay Publishing LLC has implemented physical, electronic and administrative measures, such as passwords, locked filing rooms and confidentiality agreements with its employees, to protect personal information from error, loss or unauthorized access.
Retention of Personal Information:
We keep your information only for a period reasonably necessary to meet the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with any legal requirements, including statutory retention periods. Then we will erase or make anonymous any personal information that is no longer required for a specific purpose or a legal requirement.
Access to Personal Information:
If you are an author or an individual providing services to LazyDay Publishing LLC and would like access to your personal information, you may request it by contacting firstname.lastname@example.com


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Founded in 1948, in the southern suburbs of Chicago, SF Designs is still a family owned company. They specialize in fabricating traditional and modern styles—anything from tufted headboards and Chesterfield sofas to whimsical furnishings for kids—to the trade and for retailers around the country. Clean lines and playful applications of pattern and color define the signature look of their collections.
Fluid in form and rich in texture, the seating, lighting, accents, and more in this sale are undoubtedly feminine, but they're no shrinking flowers – they make a soft yet strong statement.
Sleek silhouettes, steely hues, and the occasional hit of energetic print: These furnishings and accents would all look perfectly at home in a downtown loft (and, by the way, they'd add sophisticated, urbane style to wherever you live, even if it's a ways from downtown).
We love a good tuft, especially when it comes to these designs… they display this traditional technique in a fresh way. No matter what you pick, the result will be something you can fit into a variety of styles, from traditional to contemporary.
Warmer weather's on the way: Celebrate it at home by adding decorative accents with fresh, breezy style and color. To that end, the options on offer here are designed to put you in a sunny mood.


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Conflicting reports over Syria's fighter jet crash
A Syrian fighter jet has crashed in flames in disputed circumstances as rebels claimed to have shot down a government jet in the same area only hours earlier.
State media said technical problems had caused the crash in eastern Syria and a search was underway for the pilot who had ejected from the aircraft during a "regular training mission".
However, a video from the Syrian rebels purports to show they had captured the pilot who ejected from the plane.
The authenticity of the video shown on the pan-Arab network Al-Arabiya could not be independently confirmed. But it comes amid conflicting accounts over the MiG fighter.
ITV News' Middle East correspondent John Ray reports:
In the video, the man believed to be the pilot says:
My assignment was to bomb the city of Mohassan. I send a message to other soldiers to defect from gangs of the regime.
My plane was shot down. The rebels took good care of me and provided me with immediate medical assistance
ITV News cannot independently verify the content or location of the footage.
If the rebel claims are true, it could mark a significant jump in their ability to combat widening air attacks from President Bashar Assad's forces.
Later today, foreign ministers at a meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) agreed that Syria should be suspended from the international body, an OIC source said.


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The MarinaScape is the epitome of luxury living conceived through inspired design and advanced technology. It occupies the premier site directly alongside the waterfront with unrivaled aspects toward the mouth of the Marina.
The MarinaScape comprises of two fabulous residential towers- the Avant Tower and the Oceanic Tower; stunning waterfront villas-the Marina Homes and a fully equipped health and leisure centre-the Aqua Centro, to complete what has become the defining feature of Marina landscape.
The MarinaScape comprises of two fabulous residential towers- the Avant Tower and the Oceanic Tower; stunning waterfront villas-the Marina Homes and a fully equipped health and leisure centre-the Aqua Centro, to complete what has become the defining feature of Marina landscape.
The Oceanic Tower is the taller of the two towers at the MarinaScape. This 34-storey-high tower consists of two and three bedroom condominiums and 2 three-storeys penthouses. Its sleek lines and cutting edge design resonates with modern nautical references.
The Avant Tower, 26-storey-tall, comprises of 80 two and three bedroom luxury condominiums and two penthouses. The residences interiors are all extensively proportioned to provide beautiful living spaces and incomparable amenities.
The Marina Homes are elegant waterfront villas with incredible views. Designed over four floors with expansive terraces, each of the Marina Homes has its own exotic "hanging garden", a separate floor dedicated to the master suite and a private lift.
The Aqua Centro is a state-of-the-art health and fitness centre. Equipped with temperature controlled indoor pool, multiple saunas, Jacuzzis, squash courts, yoga alcove, banquet hall and a yacht club, the Aqua Centro provides outstanding recreational mix. 24 hour maintenance, reserved car parks for each unit, three high speed elevators, broadband super connectivity for all units, fully equipped laundry room for heavy duty washing, closed circuit television, camera covered parking/public area, exclusively designed lobby, rich lift corridors, 15 inch color touch screen control panel, remote push button lighting control, remote home temperature control, remote area home surveillance, sms fire burglar alert, virtual parenting via 3 g super wired modules, BBQ area, squash courts, two fully equipped gymnasiums indoor and overlooking the marina waters, infinity swimming pool and temperature controlled indoor pool, private room top swimming pool for the penthouses, aerobics and yoga alcoves, exclusive snooker/billiard room, banquet hall, children's play area, sky lawn facilities with each penthouse, exclusive hanging gardens, yacht club, aqua sports facilities.
Oceanic Tower consists of 34 storeys and has a total structural height of 132 m (430 ft). The shorter tower, Avant Tower, consists of 26 storeys at a height of 104 m (340 ft). The towers was handed over to owners in December 2008.


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Published: Jan 16 2013 / 10:58
I'm going to be in San Francisco the first week of February and it's going to be a packed week talking about and hacking on open source software. In addition to spending some time at the Rackspace San Francisco office, I'll be doing a mix of hosting/attending meetups and presenting at the appsworld conference in SF.
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Police are investigating a crash that caused major damage at an apartment complex early Thursday morning.
It happened at the Patrician Apartments on South Foster Drive near Claycut Road in Baton Rouge around 3:30 a.m.
Neighbors said they heard the accident, but don't know how it occurred.
A vehicle plowed through a brick wall at the complex and into parked cars.
More information will be provided as it becomes available.
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We look at the growth of Jordan Sibert's game and what he means to the Flyers.
The Bobcats have the potential to be an offensive juggernaut. This is a squad that found themselves in the Big Dance last season as they boogied their way into the Sweet 16. From that squad they...
For OHIO players, this John Groce thing has been hard on you, but consider it a life lesson: processes suck.
John Groce is more than just a hot name in coaching searches. He is the most prepared candidate to take over a high major.
The OHIO-UNC game went absolutely different as advertised, and resultantly despite the loss they are going down as one of the most memorable teams in MACsketball history.
There has never been a 13 seed in the Elite Eight and odds are stacked high against Ohio becoming the first one. But the Bobcats are getting lots of attention at sportsbooks because of their...
The North Carolina Tar Heels will play the Cinderella story Ohio Bobcats on Friday night in the Sweet 16 round of the 2012 NCAA Tournament.
VIDEO: Ohio President Roderick McDavis Addresses Bobcats In Locker Room After Advancing To The Sweet 16
Did OHIO prove the 2010 Georgetown win wasn't a fluke? No, it was. But the Michigan win was for real.
Don't you want to take OHIO over Michigan in your bracket? If you're a MAC fan, you might as well.
Can UB right their ship?
Hate to say it, but OHIO's NCAA at-large chances might be dashed with the loss to Robert Morris.
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1. embarrassing (present participle as an adjective)Originally Posted by Me
2. poisonous (Poisoned would be correct if someone had added poison to it. If it is inherently toxic, use "poisonous".)
3. literacy (Improvement or inprovements would be correct for the second. Improvement focuses on the general result. Improvements focuses on individual changes.)
5. You could use "useless" there, or say that the assistants were not helpful. Helpless has a different meaning.
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12. It would be strange to use "unsuccessful" after the present perfect. It would be better with "rejected".
13. OK without the "et". I don't know what that is.
14. Nobody is fired for "loyalty". Again, this is grammatically correct but it makes little sense. Try "disloyalty".
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Batman v Superman Movie: What We Know So Far
BatmanIt only took about a month after Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice was announced for Zack Snyder and Warner Bros. to find the actor they wanted to play the Dark Knight, and the name they officially landed on was Ben Affleck. As had been assumed beforehand, the casting confirmed that the new version of the Caped Crusader would be a veteran hero, and he has since been described as "tired and weary and seasoned." The look of the new Batsuit looks like it was ripped right off the pages of Frank Millers The Dark Knight Returns, so don't be too surprised if the attitude matches the aesthetic.
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Maria Carrillo student Keith Lutter, 15, remained at Children's Hospital Oakland on Tuesday, more than a week after he was found seriously injured on the ground at Montgomery High School.
Lutter, who suffered head injuries in what police said was likely a fall, has been in an induced coma as part of his care.
Police still are investigating what happened that Nov. 23 afternoon. He was found unconscious and bleeding, lying alongside an outer gym wall.
"Nothing has developed. We're still not able to talk to him because of his condition," said Santa Rosa Sgt. Dave Linscomb on Tuesday. "More than anything, things seem consistent with a fall."
Police have said they've learned the teen has been on Montgomery's roof at least once in the past and has been known to participate in a sport known as parkour.
Parkour involves scaling, leaping and performing other acrobatics using everyday obstacles such as railings, walls and sometimes roofs as a course.
If Lutter was scaling a wall or jumping from roof to roof at Montgomery when he was hurt, he's not alone in getting injured during such an activity.
Detectives have interviewed a teen who broke a leg while roof jumping at Montgomery in recent months. The two injured boys know each other, Linscomb said.
Montgomery High officials did not return a phone call seeking comment Tuesday.
Santa Rosa fire Capt. Steve Lowe said he's been to three schools for calls regarding teens injured while roof jumping. One was at Montgomery.
"I've been to three of those in the last six months, kids getting injured on the roof," Lowe said. "These kids had been jumping from roof to roof."
That kind of stunt would be a high-level move rarely performed by people who actually practice parkour, said Brett Robert, a parkour coach with Flying Frog Freerunning in Rohnert Park.
"As a general rule we don't go up on rooftops," Robert said. "There's more than enough stuff to do at ground level, and you should have your technique perfected at ground level before you go up even a foot."


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Swimming Wraps Up Stay at Husky Invite
FEDERAL WAY, WASH. NC State men's and women's swimming wrapped up its stay at the Husky Invitational with the third and final day of action on Saturday, Dec. 6.
Stephen Mellor put up the fastest Wolfpack time on the season with a third place finish of 1:46.32 in the 200 backstroke. In the 1650 freestyle Mason McGee added another top time on the year with a 15:31.83, while Andrew Lester's 16:05.85 is the third quickest. McGee finished in the fourth place, while Lester took 13th.
Dan Forsythe used a 2:03.28 to swipe seventh in the 200 breaststroke, while Kevin Woodhull-Smith took eighth in the 200 butterfly with a 1:50.55. Earlier in the prelims Woodhull-Smith hit a 1:50.16, the third fastest on the roster this season. McGee, Woodhull-Smith, Mike Seiferth and Lester closed out the evening with a 3:06.62 for fifth in the 400 freestyle relay.
On the women's side, Anna Linkenauger swam the second fastest 200 breaststroke on the team this season with a 2:20.10, good for 11th overall. Jen Kopenitz added a 2:03.04 for eighth in the 200 backstroke after offering a 2:01.82 in the prelims. Erica Smith also swam a 2:23.18 in the 200 backstroke prelims, while Kopenitz clocked in with a 54.22 in the 100 freestyle prelims.
Wolfpack women's diver Kristin Davies will finish competition at the Ohio State Invitational in Columbus, Ohio, with the platform dive tomorrow, Sunday, Dec. 7. NC State men's and women's swimming and diving will return to team competition on Jan. 9 at home against Michigan State at Casey Natatorium.


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"We have a great expectation for this fight ... I think Diego is a really tough guy, he'll test Thiago in a way he hasn't been tested yet. I believe that in all fights of Thiago [in the UFC] were good to test him, since the beginning there was no easy one, and Diego is another one who'll make Paulo spin around and, on that spin, we'll see if the trainings will work. We've been training so that their game matches. I think he'll keep his game plan, he'll try to punch and then go for the legs, try to take him down with a single-leg like we've seen on his fights. He has one of the best coaches in the world right now, and Saulo Ribeiro gave him a great base... I think Diego's top, it'll be a great fight and we cheer for Paulo Thiago to win."
Constrictor Team Leader Ataide Junior expects great things from Brazilian supercop Paulo Thiago, who tries to re-establish his place in the welterweight division when he takes on Diego Sanchez at UFC 121 on Oct. 23 in Anaheim. Both fighters are coming off a loss however, Sanchez may have a greater sense of urgency after dropping two straight. Will his aggressiveness become a "Nightmare" for the crafty Brazilian? Or will Thiago prove that Sanchez is no longer a force in today's fight game?


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KENNEWICK, Wash. - The Tri-Cities Fever also had a hard time on the road this weekend, losing to the Texas Revolution 40-37.The fever started slow, not scoring a touchdown until the third quarter. Texas also disrupted quarterback Kasey Peters who threw four interceptions and only complete 46 percent of his passes. A rematch between the two teams is here this Friday. Still the Fever know you can't start slow on the road.
"Second half we played better, defensively I though we played pretty solid throughout the night, offensively we completely dropped the ball. We can't wait to the fourth quarter to score points and try to catch up," said Adam Shackleford, Fever head coach.
"Road games you have to start off early and have to hit them hard and fast, so I think that was our downfall we just didn't start off as well as we wanted to," added Brandon Rankin, Fever defensive lineman.
"We showed a little bit in the second half what we can do when we really get on the same page, but it's just about consistency," said Ed Berry, Fever receiver.


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Share |The Playstation Move is set to be in-stores on September 19, while the Kinect for Xbox 360 is set for November. Both systems show great promise, but which one will be right for you?
Wii Sports and Mario Kart Wii. Most games are rated at PG or under, which isolated many gamers who enjoy a more "hardcore" set of titles, which Nintendo has been reluctant to introduce for the Wii. Another downside for this system is the lack of precision in the controller. If you are looking for a family friendly system that is low in cost (the Wii now runs for $299) then this system is for you. However, if you want more motion precision in your gaming, you'll want to look at one of the other two systems.
The Kinect for Xbox 360 is a state of the art full body motion control system. Ahead of its competitors, it has developed a system that no longer needs a controller. The potential for the system is there, but it still has to prove it's worth when it goes to market. It's demographic is similar to that of the Wii, aiming at children and families with games like Kinect Sports and Kinectinals, similar to Nintendogs. However, since the system uses your entire body, it may be more effective than the Wii in getting kids off the couch while playing games. The Kinect add on to the Xbox 360 will cost $199, but make sure to take into account that you must also own the Xbox 360.
The Playstation Move is very similar to the Nintendo Wii in its controller, but don't let its aesthetic similarities fool you. The motion precision of the Move is much better than the Wii. Games like table tennis display it's true-to-life motion detection. This system will also features more hardcore games, for those that enjoy playing games above the PG rating. Overall this system will prove to be worthy of buying if you're willing to pay the price. The Playstation Move solo unit will run $69.95 and you will also need the Playstation 3 console which costs $499.


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Conversation with a chef: Don Smith, Wynn's Catering
Chef Don Smith is the person behind all the wonderful homemade food at Wynn's Market and Wynn's Catering. He says he enjoys making everyone happy –– his employees and his customers. He wants everyone's party to be the way they imagine it, and all his workers to enjoy what they do.
Age: 42
Education: I started in Michigan working for a couple at a winery. The wife was the publisher of a dining magazine and encouraged me to go to different cities to learn about different foods. I traveled around the world to perfect my craft. I was with them for nine years and then came to Naples.
How long have you been a chef? I have had the chef title for five years. I have been with Wynn's for 14. I started on Fifth Avenue and now we have this 5,000 square-foot space.
What gives you the most satisfaction? Doing something different everyday. In season we do eight to 10 parties a day and supply the market. We accomplish so much with so few. I also enjoy playing with the food and trying new things. I really like garnishes.
What is the hardest part? The number of things that have to be done, not just the cooking. Making sure everything is finished with our signature garnishes to make the food look beautiful, and making sure the employees can work on their own. Getting everything done.
What would you be if you weren't a chef? I can't imagine doing anything else. It is all I've ever done and all I want to do.
What is the last thing you burned? You burn yourself here all the time, but don't even realize it, because you are working so fast."
Do you cook at home? Yes, I like to grill and experiment.
Who would you like to cook for? I would really enjoy cooking for Jimmy Buffet.
What would you cook? Definitely not a cheeseburger. Something from the Caribbean.
What is your favorite utensil? I would have to say my garnishing knives. Each one does something else.
Chef Smith gave us the recipe for his raspberry chicken for four.
4 halves of boneless chicken breasts, pounded flat
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/2 cup pecans
1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
Vegetable oil
Small jar raspberry preserves
1 tablespoon raspberry or red wine vinegar
Make breading by grinding pecans in processor to very fine. Add to plain bread crumbs and set aside.
Pound chicken breasts very flat.
Rub each breast with Dijon mustard.
Coat each breast with bread crumb-pecan mixture.
Place coated breast on a plate and cover with tin foil and refrigerate for one hour.
Take out of refrigerator and sauté in hot oil until golden brown. Place on plate and prepare sauce.
Empty preserves into a small bowl and add vinegar. Stir until smooth. Place a small dollop of sauce on a plate and place cooked chicken on top. Serve with pasta.
Wynn's Catering is located at 10900 First Ave., Naples (649-7272) and Wynn's Market is at 141 U.S. 41 N., Naples (262-1353)


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Call to find relatives of World War One soldier
The search is on to find relatives of a soldier who fought in the First World War whose letters and photographs have just been found in Hebburn.
Two sepia photographs of young soldiers in uniform and a letter dated September 1918 were uncovered when a garden was being cleared at Lake View in Hebburn.
South Tyneside Council is trying to find relatives of the soldier who they believe the letters and photographs belong to.
One photo bears the date stamp of August 21st, 1943, and has an Essex address on the back of it. It is not known whether the soldier in the photograph is the author of the letter.
Unfortunately, most of the writing on the letter is too faded to read, but the signature of Jack Ringwood is still clearly legible.
– Councillor Tracey Dixon, Lead Member for Area Management and Community Safety
"This letter and the photographs must have treasured memories attached to them and be of great sentimental value to someone out there.
The letter is over one hundred years old and is a piece of history.
It would be lovely to reunite these items with relatives of this young soldier."


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An enterprising Padres fan, beaten down by years of losing, low payrolls, and lies from ownership, made a documentary film, Padres, The Sad Truth. His aim? To pressure San Diego's owners to put their money (a considerable sum, courtesy of revenue sharing) where their mouths are, by inciting a fan boycott.
My favorite part of his story:
Game 1 of [the 1998 NLDS], he had ditched his sixth-grade class to go home and watch as Kevin Brown fanned 16 Astros in a 2-1 San Diego win.
"I literally just got up and walked out of class and went home," he said. "My fourth-grade teacher put the playoff games on the radio [in 1996]. My sixth-grade teacher wouldn't. And I just said, 'I'm watching the Padres.'"
You can watch the film here. It runs about 35 minutes.


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Categories > Games > Final Fantasy 7 > Reintegration
Step 440 Reviews
Step 44: Crisis
Step 44: Crisis
We're currently in Junon, that is Reno, Rude and myself; Tseng and Elena are off in Icicle with Rufus and Blaze. The network is back online now, the encoding was changed for safety and the core rebooted to connect to Junon in maximum security mode. Junon is now the false mainframe, while the real one remains hidden.
I'm almost afraid to ask for details about anything, least the walls should hear. Even a tiny insect could be the enemy, even if it sounds paranoid. Yet there is one thing that I must ask, "why did the enemy retreat?"
"I don't know, maybe we were closer to winning than it looked," I really want to believe Reno's assumption, but I know it to be false.
"We weren't winning, if the battle went on, we would have become exhausted and the creature would have overpowered us," it is the harsh reality.
"A secret advantage," Rude suggests.
I have learned to understand Rude's short replies by now and can read between his words. "That makes sense, she could have thought we were holding back," a million thoughts run through my head and memories from the documents of the Jenova Project come to me. "How did Jenova die all those years ago? The creature could have done research; she must know about Shinra's involvement with the Jenova Project and assumed that through it the secret to defeating her kind was learned."
"This sucks, I don't like relying on bluffs, it's not the Turk way!" Reno pouts.
"Then we'll have to turn that bluff into a reality, we need to learn how to defeat Jenova," but that information wasn't covered in any of the reports I remember. It was all about bringing out that obscure being's mysterious power, not about how to defeat it.
"How are we going to do that?" Reno inquires.
At first I'm at a loss for words, my mind goes from overflowing with information to completely blank when I focus on that one question. Seconds tick away, tension hanging in the air, then I speak one name, "Aeris."
"Aeris? The ancient? But isn't she...?"
I nod, "it may still be possible to communicate somehow, I don't think she faded away, she's in the life stream somewhere."
"Are you telling me that Cloud wasn't delirious when he said he could talk to dead people?"
I give Reno a puzzled look, "Cloud said that?"
"Yeah, a long time ago, I remember hearing him say something about talking to Aeris and Zack."
Reno's revelation should give me hope, but instead I'm filled with bitterness. "We'll have to," I hate this, "ask him," it's unbearable, why must he be the hero?
We informed the other Turks and the president of the new developments, left the Junon 'peacekeeping' troops in stand by and headed to Edge.
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The situation in Edge is grim, the streets are filled with fear and everyone runs away when they see Reno, Rude and I; save for a few who stay to insult us. I take it the rumors about Shinra helping the mafia have grown substantially and become very public.
We enter the Seventh Heaven and a man with a gun arm aims his weapon at us, Barret I think his name was. However, Vincent counters by aiming his own gun at Barret and Reeve intervenes by placing his hands on both men's shoulders and shaking his head, "calm down." The tension could be cut with a knife.
It looks like Avalanche has reassembled to face the current crisis. Reno, Rude and my PHS's receive test messages at the same time. News seems to flow fast, but not fast enough all the way to Icicle. It's a warning about some very incriminating news reports related to Shinra and the mafia. I take it everyone here has seen them.
Tifa is here, with Marlene and Denzel left and right of her, she looks alert and protective, akin to a lioness defending her cubs. Yuffie, the ninja girl, is pouting and grumbling hateful words towards Shinra. Cid is watching on impatient and next to him Shera stands with a look of reserved judgment. Nanaki is the most composed out of the entire group.
In contrast, Barret is the most tense, "you've got some nerve showing' your faces here!" After a deadly glare directed at us, he turns to look at Vincent for a moment, "just whose side are you on?"
Vincent shakes his head, "there's not need for bloodshed, let's give them the benefit of the doubt."
Reeve expressed his agreement, "let's try to understand each other. If they were as guilty as it seems, they wouldn't come here so openly."
"They're plotting something!" Barret accused.
I've just about had it, the world will be overtaken by that calamity if we don't stand against it and we can't do that unless we stop fighting amongst ourselves. "We're plotting to save the world from the calamity."
Reno and Rude stare at me; I know I've said too much.
"They're already in a panic and they will know eventually," I excuse myself. "Not only that, but they need to know." Both my Turk companions nod, understanding the urgency.
Our PHS's go off again and Reno checks his, "turn on the TV," he suddenly insists, "this is important, turn it on!"
Tifa reaches for the remote control and turns on the television, the channel doesn't matter, she switches but the same thing is everywhere. The screen announces the coming of an important message. They must be making certain it s broadcasted all over the world and assuring that everyone has time to turn on their TV.
The screen with the written message changes to show Rufus, "I know that the city of Edge is an a chaotic state right now and the world will probably soon be affected. This is not Shinra's doing, we are trying to fight against it and we need your cooperation. Please watch this report all the way through before passing judgment."
Another message appears on the screen stating when the following news report first aired on local TV in the Icicle area. The news report, which was not seen as anything big at the time, spoke of a meteorite that many of the inhabitants of Icicle claimed to have seen landing in the mountains, yet no one could actually find it. Researchers were out searching, in hopes of finding something of scientific value.
Rufus appears on the screen again, "we believe the supposed meteorite, which was never found, was the arrival of an alien life form. The citizens of Icicle have some testimonies to share with the world."
The next part of the report was very intriguing. The people of Icicle shared their experiences of a series of unexpected events which threatened life long friendships and created many feuds. They claimed that people where doing terrible things that those who knew them never expected, thus they supported the theory, which we already know is true, of a being capable of shape shifting and taking another person's place.
Following the statements, there came a report from a forensic doctor, confirming the shape shifter theory, it was the only explanation. A woman who was with the search party looking for the meteor got separated from them, but promptly found, as per the testimony of the rest of the exploration group. She had been acting strange and disappeared from Icicle shortly after the disputes worsened.
That same woman's body was found dead in the snowy mountains and the forensic tests revealed without a doubt, that she had died on the day when the meteor fell, due to unusual puncture wounds. She was the shape shifter's first victim. Naturally, since Shinra was still seen as powerful despite trying to keep a low profile, she must have been attracted to it, or perhaps she sensed the cells of her own kind in Cloud. Comparing the dates, it was shortly after she disappeared from Icicle that I arrived, so maybe she sensed me.
She must have done her research, but the information she could access was limited and she probably relied on urban retellings of the past and rumors about Shinra holding the secrets to absolutely everything there ever was. She must have assumed that those high ranked in Shinra knew how to fight a creature like her, another of Jenova's kind, a calamity, and the ones with the higher rank had to be those closest to the president, the Turks. That assumption has made her cautions, but she's clearly growing impatient.
Rufus appeared on screen again, explaining more about the being and speaking of his suspicions that the creature had infiltrated and overtaken the mafia. The Platinum Witch, yes, it must have been her, I picture that woman's expression from when she got away at the restaurant and I picture the new Jenova. One looks like an obvious alien and the other like an exotic human, but their faces match perfectly, how did I not notice it sooner?
The report ends and the same message from before, the one at the very beginning, displays, though the word 'replay' is at the bottom. They must be playing it all again in case someone missed the beginning or was left with any doubts. Tifa mutes the TV and looks at us, her face terribly worried. "Cloud is gone and I can't reach him on the phone."
My eyes widen in realization, the Platinum Witch was frightened of Shinra knowing how to defeat her, that's why she avoided starting a fight for so long. She wanted to access the databases to find out what we would do against her to device a defense and counter. That is also why she investigated my history; she wanted a puppet to use as a bodyguard. She must have realized she couldn't control me and gone after Cloud. He must have left because he knew he was losing control and didn't want to hurt anyone. "We have to find him!"
To be Continued
Disclaimer, I don't own Final Fantasy VII.


text: These Nuggets are so deep it's making my head spin. George has said he prefers the tightness of an 8 man rotation. Against the Celtics we used 10 and quality guys Forbes and Mosgov sat. And don't forget Koufos. It's a good problem to have. We can handle injuries well. I would bust out the Hubey Brown 12 man rotation. George won't do that, I love George as a coach except for his 8 man rotation. What do you guys think?


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TSN reports that Luongo will start the first game. They also have tentative lines from some team's first practices:
Crosby, Rick Nash, Patrice Bergeron
Richards & Morrow rotated centering a fourth line with Jarome Iginla and Jonathan Toews
captain Morozov centered Zaripov, Zinoviev
Dmitri Kalinin & Anton Volchenkov as Russia's shut-down tandem
Denis Grebeshkov & Konstantin Korneev will be the extra pairing.
Kesler, Brown, captain Langenbrunner
Callahan & Ryan, rotated in on a line with Chris Drury and David Backes.
"The defensive pairings were not immediately available."
And now you know.
But holy shit, am I ever scared of Russia's top 2 lines.


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In February 2013, Sarasota Police Department detectives of the Strategic Narcotics Unit began an investigation into a "murder for hire" that was being planned in the City of North Port. The detectives used an undercover police officer posing as a "hit man" to meet with the suspect of this investigation, in Sarasota, and discuss the plan.
Detectives say the woman planning the "hit" was Janeene Lea Jones of North Port. Authorities say Jones was arrested and charged with two counts of Solicitation to Commit Murder in the First Degree, a Life-Felony charge.
Detectives say on February 25th the Sarasota Police Department Narcotics Unit, with the assistance of the North Port Police Department, planned a meeting between Jones and an undercover police officer to discuss the details and planning of the murder for hire. The meeting took place in the City of North Port. During the meeting, Jones explained, in detail, the subject that she wished to have murdered and provided the name, address, and photo of the subject (name being withheld).
The terms of the plan were discussed which included how the subject would be murdered, and the fact that the "Hit Man" would have to remove the body in order for less mess at the scene and less evidence to be found. Money was exchanged with an additional agreement to have another subject murdered in the near future. Following the meeting, the suspect was arrested on scene.
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After tracing the wires, I found that she had followed the rules: The space heater was plugged into the outlet. But to do so, she had unplugged the power strip from the outlet and plugged it back into itself, so neither the computer nor the power strip were attached to a power source. Of course the computer wouldn't work.
I stepped away from the desk and explained to her what I'd found. She admitted that she'd unplugged the power strip to plug in the space heater, but then offered this gem: "I don't understand what the problem is. I did plug the power strip back in. I swear the computer was working after I did that, so that is not the problem."
If that bald-faced lie weren't bad enough, she then continued her rant, saying how we, the IT techs, always try to blame problems on the users instead of the computers and that we never listen when users do have a problem.
I responded by unplugging her space heater. Then I unplugged the power strip from itself and attached it to the wall.
A miracle happened: The computer started working! I told her, "You're right, that wasn't the problem," and walked away.
As they say, the customer/end-user is always right, right? Right!
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