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The right hand rear brake has overheated 3 times due to dragging of the brakes. This is intermittent and happens while driving at highway speeds and NOT using the brakes. In June of this year the RH rear brake was so hot is was glowing red! The first indication is a faint squeak while driving.
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i would check to see if the parking brake cable is rusty or hanging up, causing the parking brake not to release completely.
Replytomwrl, December 07, 2010, 13:18Rookie
I never use the parking brake as I had it (RH rear brake drag) happen with my 1999 T&C. There is a sharp turn in the cable of the 1999 and the cable does not like to release. Have not climbed under the 2009 to look.
When last fixed in June 2010, the dealer replaced all brake parts on both sides of the rear(except the parking brake) $900.00 +
Looking on the web, I see notes about the "pump", proportioning valve and other anti-lock brake issues.
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Art installations in unusual locations have become something of a Bristol speciality of late, with empty cathedrals, police cells and even disused toilets being employed as temporary galleries. For two weekends only in Bishopston, it's the turn of an old swimming pool to play host to an exhibition.
The Deep End is a "fully immersive exhibition of art and common sense" taking place in the former Bristol North Baths on Gloucester Road.
Inside, art lines the walls around the old pool, with a rocket last seen hitting the roof of the RWA for its graffiti exhibition protruding from one row of seats, two "hoodies" sitting opposite, and a giant plug that has presumably drained all of the water.
It is the first time in seven years that the doors to the baths have been opened, and the very last time the swimming pool will be seen in its original form…
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in SC - York and Lancaster Counties
Our Mission
The Young Marines (YM) program is the drug demand reduction effort of the Marine Corp League and the United States Marine Corps.
The official mission of the Young Marines is:
· To promote the mental, moral and physical development of its members.
· To instill in its members the ideals of honesty, fairness, courage, respect, dependability, attention to duty, love of God, country, and family.
· To stimulate an interest in and respect for, academic achievement and the history and traditions of the United States of America.
· To promote physical fitness through physical activities, including participation in athletic events and close order drill.
· To advocate a drug-free lifestyle.
The Young Marines program is run in a military fashion using similar staff structure, courtesies, customs, and discipline as the US Marine Corps. The Marine Corps enlisted rank system is used in the program--Young Marines wear the same uniform and enlisted rank insignia as members of the US Marines Corps, with the addition of Young Marine patches.
Young Marines work toward ribbons for personal achievement similar to badges earned in other youth programs. They also work towards promotions in rank. Rank promotions require positive reports from the Young Marine's teachers and parents; mastering knowledge and skills outlined in the Young Marine guide book; and meeting physical fitness requirements.
(Commander Wyatt has three years of active Marine Corps service and is a current member of the Charlotte Marine Corps League Det 750 and VFW Post 9488 Mecklenburg Post. He has prior experience starting a Young Marine Unit serving as Commandant. Commander Wyatt is also the Young Marines 2nd Battalion Commander.)
Executive Officer- Stephen Parker- XO Parker is a full time dad with full time job that has very little time for family and friends, but decided to devoted that little time he has to the Young Marines program on the weekend. His honor, courage and commitment has tought our unit what it means to become Young Marines.
The Mecklenburg County Young Marines is the preeminent unit in the Charlotte area and having close to 40 Young Marines and recruits in the program. Our staff consists of adult volunteers who are current and former Marines who believe passionately that the values they learned as Marines had a positive affect on them. Other adult volunteers are involved in college military programs or have experienced the military lifestyle. It is through these caring adults that Young Marines learn the inner values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment. Our supporting Staffs: T.O: Sgt. Alexander, DI: Mathew Bleacher Jonathan Henderson, Adjutants/Paymaster: Karen Campbell Tonya & Gary Justice, Al Chanthirat.


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Former teammates expect coach Kidd to succeed
Originally published: Jun 15, 2013 - 10:19 am
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) - Former teammates, players and an ex-NBA assistant coach say the credibility a Hall of Fame career brings and familiarity with today's players will help Jason Kidd successfully transition into coaching.
Kidd was named head coach of the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday, less than two weeks after he ended a sterling 19-year career marked by an NBA championship and two tours as a leader on the U.S. Olympic team.
Brendan Suhr, a longtime NBA assistant who now helps players become coaches, says Kidd will have "incredible credibility" with his players because of what he accomplished, and how he went about his business.
Denver point guard Andre Miller agrees. He says the point guard position forces players to deal with egos, attitudes and behaviors _ challenges NBA coaches manage daily.
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Even though the talks begin early on Friday 6th, there is no need to be there in order to participate in the game jam (though it would be great if you could join the talks we have prepared for you!) Group forming however will begin later on during the day. If for some reason you arrive later than that, don't worry. Stop by the info desk and we will help you find a group!
What to bring:
If you're participating in the digital games track then the first thing you're going to need is, of course, your own computer! We also recommend that you bring an Ethernet cable with you (while we will do our best to maintain a constant wireless connection going, you don't want to be cut off when uploading your game in the last 5 minutes of the jam!). From there on, all the tools you may bring are up to you: tablets, mind readers, Wii controllers… And of course you should bring sleeping equipment such as sleeping bags for when you need to take a break.
Where to sleep:
If you are planning on taking a break from the game jam (hey, not everyone does that!) then you will probably want a proper place to sleep. For that matter we have set up a couch-surfing ring where you can fill in your information and we will contact you with more details. Check out the form here!
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In June of last year, Peter Youngren's Grace TV announced it had entered into a partnership agreement with Daystar TV, one of the top three religious broadcasters in the US. In November Grace TV announced Daystar Canada would operate Grace TV, based at Youngrens church in Toronto. The last T3010 filed by Daystar Television Canada (2012) shows the Canadian operation operated at a deficit, with about 70 thousand dollars coming in from Canadians. It will be interesting to see the next T3010. Daystar Television Canada, headquartered in Vancouver, has an interesting name on the board of directors – Ken Greter, former manager of Todd Bentley's ministry in Canada.
The mission statement of Daystar TV Canada states:
Daystar Television Network has a singular goal; to reach souls with the good news of Jesus Christ. We seek out every available means of distribution to a world in need of hope. With an extensive blend of interdenominational and multi-cultural programming, Daystar is committed to producing and providing quality television that will reach our viewers, refresh their lives and renew their hearts.
NPR posted an investigative report today on Daystar USA (which is considered a church in the US) and on the amount of money the broadcaster rakes in.
According to court records, Daystar's primary revenue comes from selling airtime to other religious programmers. Its secondary income is donations. The documents show that between 2005 and 2011, Daystar took in $208 million in tax-deductible contributions from viewers through on-air pitches.5
Daystar has built a public image as a generous giver to charitable causes. Indeed, the network has contributed millions of dollars to a trauma center and a home for Holocaust survivors in Israel, a hospital in Calcutta, and to ministries that support women in Moldova and children in Uganda.
Lamb trumpeted those donations in a 2009 sermon in Australia: "In the last five years, Daystar has written checks of donations to others, to ministries, to churches, to missions, to hurricane relief, to tsunami relief, to hospitals, etc., to the tune of $30 million cash!"
NPR analyzed six years of Daystar balance sheets. They show the network gave away $9.7 million dollars in direct grants to outside recipients. Not $30 million. That works out to charitable giving of about 5 percent of donor revenue.
The NPR report is an incredible read, showing the donations that went to places that benefited the network and in particular, the Lamb family. Full documentation is provided.
Much of this has not been public knowledge since Daystar Television doesn't have to disclose.
The IRS stopped auditing churches and businesses such as Daystar Television (which call themselves churches) about 5 years ago.
Kenneth Copeland Ministries was also examined. Yes, Copeland has had a Canadian branch since 1977, based in Langley BC. It appears a KCM Canada board member is also a board member for Crossroads Christian Communications. KCM Canada issued tax receipts for over 5 million dollars in donations in 2012.
It would be great if every Canadian who donates to these broadcasters would take a serious look at the NPR piece. These multi-million dollar televangelists play on emotions using a tv screen as their platform. They won't collapse if Canadians stop giving – the reality is there are needs right on our doorstep, we all know local people working to make our neighborhoods a better place, and know Canadian charities and churches which don't have broadcast bully pulpits, making a difference here and around the world.


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Citing Growth, The DC Shuffles Senior Staff
The Daily Caller announced today that it was promoting from within to fill its top editorial spots. Vince Coglianese has been promoted from Managing Editor to Executive Editor. Former Associate Editor Christopher Bedford will take over as Managing Editor, and another former Associate Editor Paul Conner will become Deputy Editor. The top editorial spot had been empty since the abrupt departure of the controversial David Martosko, who went to the Daily Mail.
There was movement on the business side too. McKenzie Vaughn was hired last May to be Director of Operations and Public Affairs. And Clark Hennessy has been promoted from Deputy Director of Audience Outreach to Director of Communications. Both Vaughn and Hennessy will be the points of contact for media booking requests.
In a press release, co-founders Tucker Carlson and Neil Patel say The DC has doubled its readership since the year before, and that the changes to senior staff "recognize the enormous talent that has driven the site to its position as a top news source."
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All credit goes to my mom for this recipe.
Pancit Palabok is a favorite snack (merienda) among Filipinos. It usually consists of 3 things: noodles, sauce and toppings.
It takes awhile to prepare but boy is it worth it! I made this dish and brought this to our vegan potluck and it was a winner!
2 packets of Excellent rice bihon (Excellent is the brand name!)
Ingredients for Sauce:
pounded garlic
chopped onion
julienned green beans
julienned carrots
corn starch
achuete or anatto powder (natural food coloring)
vegetarian broth
salt to taste
scallions (for garnish)
pounded vegetarian chicharon (I used the brand Martys)
fried tofu (seasoned with salt)
fried chopped shitake mushroom (seasoned with salt)
lemons (for garnish, or squeeze it in when served to add a little zest)
1. Sautee the garlic and onion
2. Add the green beans and carrots
3. Mix until tender
4. Season with salt
5. Boil about 4-6 cups of water
6. Put 2-3 tablespoon of powdered vegetarian broth (sold in Asian stores)
7. Put 1 teaspoon of anatto powder
8. Pour the cornstarch mixture (mix 1-2 tablespoon of corn starch and 1 cup of water BEFORE pouring it in to the pot, make sure to thoroughly dissolve the starch)
9. Keep mixing the pot until soup turns thick
10. Pour the vegetables to the pot, keep mixing and wait to boil
11. Boil 6-8 cups of water
12. Blanch the noodles
13. Remove and drain
*the noodles will turn soft very quickly
14. Pour the noodles to a serving tray/bowl
15. Pour SOME of the soup, mix them together until all noodles have SOME sauce (nice trick to evenly distribute the flavor)
16. When ready to serve, pour the rest of the sauce on top of the noodles
17. Add the toppings: fried tofu, fried mushroom, vegetarian chicharon and scallions
18. add lemons on the side
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France City Breaks
A guide to France
When most people think of a city break in France, they think of Paris, the stylish French capital and 'City of Love'. Paris is perfect for those in search of a romantic break, with wonderful boutique hotels, superb cuisine and charming settings at every turn. The city also, however, has plenty to offer for those looking to enjoy a cultural weekend away, with internationally recognised museums and galleries spread across the city. The Louvre is Paris' most famous museum, earning the title of the most-visited art museum in the world, with its breathtaking range of unique collections. The city's Cathedrals, the Notre Dame de Paris and Basilique du Sacre-Coeur are two of the city's other most famous attractions, and of course the iconic Eiffel Tower is a must for everyone to see, with its unrivalled views of the city and beyond.
History, culture and delightful charm
Just slightly inland of the northern coast, Lille is another great option for a getaway in France. Direct access by Eurostar makes it one of the country's most convenient destinations from the UK, and the relaxed atmosphere of Lille will have you feeling like you've been away for weeks. Alternatively, for a longer city break you can head further south to Lyon; a great choice for history lovers, with its impressive UNESCO World Heritage listing and many interesting sights. The Dordogne region in south-west France is also a popular place to visit. Bordeaux is home to an attractive UNESCO World Heritage Old Town, and is internationally renowned for its excellent wines, making it the perfect choice for a city break to France.
Explore the coastal regions, great weather
Heading to the coastal in southern France involves a slightly longer flight from the UK, but those willing to make the extra journey will be rewarded with a selection of enticing cities, and great weather. Marseille, on the Mediterranean Coast, is ideal for shopping, whilst Cannes on the nearby Cote d'Azur is well-known for its annual international film festival, attracting a regular influx of visitors. Alternatively, Perpignan, situated near the Spanish border, enjoys a superb Mediterranean climate, and boasts excellent seafood and evening entertainment on offer throughout the year.
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This week in African Style 1/20 – 1/26/07
January 26th, 2007 Posted in Business, Charity, Events, Fashion, Film/Television, General, Politics, Travel
• Oprah Winfrey defends her South African school in open letter.
• Dakar Rally takes drivers through Portugal, Morocco, Mauritania, Mali and ends in Dakar, Senegal.
• Bill Gates and Africa's green revolution.
• Fashion Television reports fromCape Town Fashion Week Spring 2007
• The World Economic Forum is under way in Davos, Switzerlad and the World Social Forum gets under way in Nairobi Kenya.
• China's President on tour to teach Africa how to fish.
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Question: I am over age 70½. How do I determine the amount I must withdraw each year from my IRA & 401(k) accounts to avoid penalty?
Generally, a required minimum distribution (RMD) is calculated for each account by dividing the prior December 31 balance of that IRA or retirement plan account by a life expectancy factor that IRS publishes in Tables in Publication 590 (PDF), Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs). There are three separate tables:
- The Uniform Lifetime Table (Table III) is used by an unmarried owner, a owner whose spouse is not the sole beneficiary, and an owner whose spouse is not more than 10 years younger;
- The Joint and Last Survivor Table (Table II) is used by a married owner whose spouse is both more than 10 years younger and the sole beneficiary of the account; and
- The Single Life Expectancy Table (Table I) is used by a beneficiary of an account.
You can use Worksheet 1-5, Figuring the Taxable Part of Your IRA Distribution, on page 44 of Publication 590 (PDF).
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Apple And Caramel Dessert Turkey For The Kids [PICTURE]
Looking for a treat for the kids this Thanksgiving that is good for them too? How about an Apple and Caramel Turkey?
Thanks to my cousin's wife for putting this up and sharing how she made it! You slice apples and arrange them face down to make the feathers and then 2 face up for the feet


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Estimize Featured In CNN Money's Top 15 Financial Apps
Posted by Leigh Drogen on December 11th, 2013 at 9:41 pm, Comments: 0
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Why I Owe Mark Zuckerberg An Apology
Posted by Leigh Drogen on December 11th, 2013 at 4:54 pm, Comments: 0
In the beginning there was Facebook, and Mark Zuckerberg brought the world of social media into being. Yes there were others before Facebook, like there were other search engines before Google, but really, c'mon now, let's be real. I have laid out on this blog my theory of unbundling, which isn't really my theory, but […]
SunTrust Joins The Estimize Platform, All 299 Other Sell Side Firms to Follow
Posted by Leigh Drogen on December 10th, 2013 at 8:45 pm, Comments: 0
Fun day here at Estimize as we get to welcome the 25+ SunTrust equity analysts onto the platform as contributors to the data set. Specifically I want to give a shout out to Bob Peck, the senior internet analyst over there who has been a good friend going back to my days at StockTwits and a huge […]
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Posted by Leigh Drogen on December 10th, 2013 at 6:24 pm, Comments: 0
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NHLPA Idiocy Needs To Stop
Posted by Leigh Drogen on December 8th, 2013 at 4:27 pm, Comments: 0
I've been playing hockey all my life, and never have I been so embarrassed to be a hockey player. Oh, I have been embarrassed to be an NHL fan, that's for sure, with two lockouts in the past 8 years, that one is a given. But what is taking place right now in the NHL, […]
The Promise, and Problems of BayesDB
Posted by Leigh Drogen on December 8th, 2013 at 3:40 pm, Comments: 0
A friend forwarded me a link yesterday to something pretty amazing, it's called BayesDB. Basically, it is a database architecture that detects predictive relationships between variables. Here's how the guys who developed it at MIT describe their creation. BayesDB, a Bayesian database table, lets users query the probable implications of their data as easily as […]
The Bad Days
Posted by Leigh Drogen on December 7th, 2013 at 4:57 pm, Comments: 0
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Two Years of Estimize
Posted by Leigh Drogen on December 5th, 2013 at 9:17 pm, Comments: 0
It's hard to believe but today marks the 2 year anniversary of the launch ofEstimize.com. The community and the platform have come a long way, and I want to take a second to reflect on where we've been and share a bit about where we're headed. When we launched the platform if was very much […]
The Smarter You Are, The More Roadblocks You'll See
Posted by Leigh Drogen on December 1st, 2013 at 10:35 pm, Comments: 0
This evening, Joe Weisenthal, the Executive Editor at Business Insider, and a friend of mine, wrote what amounts to a mea-culpa for his relatively unthoughtful Bitcoin piece a few weeks back that got a lot of play. It's irrelevant what my view on Joe's piece was, but it is important how his thinking about the […]
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A week that began with swirling rumors about the clubs top two sluggers ends with two unexpected deals, an international signing, and a walk off bomb from 'Mr. Clutch,' Ryan Zimmerman.
Teammates surround Ryan Zimmerman after the third baseman hit a three run walk-off home run in the bottom of the 9th inning Saturday night to help the Nationals win 6-5 over the Philadelphia Phillies. The homer was Zimmerman's seventh walk-off shot in his young five year career.
The Nationals say goodbye to two All-Stars, shortstop Cristian Guzman and closer Matt Capps, as they were both traded to American League contenders. While Guzman initially used his 10-5 designation to veto his trade to Texas, both Capps and Guzman were eventually sent away for a strong set of prospects.
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The New Epoch Hotel is situated in the heart of the administrative, commercial, shopping and entertainment district of Ho Chi Minh city, with short walks to Saigon railway station, the city culture park, labor culture & sport complex and the museum. Only 10 minutes from the Tan Son Nhat international airport and 5 minutes to the down-town interesting areas.
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Sultry actress Mallika Sherawat had her stint in Hollywood in a blink-and-you-miss-it role in Jackie Chan's 'The Myth'. However, that definitely doesn't seem to be the end of her western cruise, as the actress seems to have grown to be, in Bollywood terms- 'good friends' with western hunk Antonio Banderas.
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Brought together on a mysterious planet, a mercenary (Adrien Brody) and a group of coldblooded killers now become the prey. A new breed of aliens pursues the ragtag humans through dense jungle. The group must work together to survive, or become the latest trophies of the fearsome intergalactic hunters.
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If the title Predators pulls you to the theater like a magnet then be prepared. YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED. I entered the theater not expecting much & boy did I get it. If you take a chick & don't plan on watching much of the movie then this flick is going to be right up your alley. W#hen the previews are better than the movie be prepared to burn your money !
So Kiddies we have Predators a mediocre action flick if ever there was one.The plot drags its feet at times.The characters Are interesting but nothing all that spectacular.On the plus side There seemed to be a Big effort put into making this movie a nostalgia Freak. the music,sound,even the return to the jungle was ripped straight from the original.
So that is why it sucks and why it was good.
iF U LOVED THE ORIGINAL:u will get a warmfuzzy feeling out of this movie.if u havent then u won't be able to appreciate the apparent attempt at major nostalgia.So go see if u want just to see screaming,guns firing and people and aliens killing each other.cuz thats all predators is.
First off, no BS, this movie opens with a bang. I thought that it'd hit the ground running and just go. But it didn't. And I am glad. Like the first Predator before it, there actually was a plot, but I am sure that will get lost on the masses (To be honest, that's ok).
The entire film I kept asking myself, "Okay sure, they will probably wander through the plot picking off the Predators one by one until it's a one on one fight at the end. But... how the hell are they going to get off this planet?" That sense of 'there's screwed... and then there's SCREWED' just lingers through the film.
Paced well for the most part, only one scene really should have been left out, but all in all a good job. People died that you didn't expect to when they did, and others survived much longer than you'd expect them to. It really was a luck of the draw, there wasn't an established hierarchy.
My only plot gripe really was the Doctor's inclusion in this. And that he had preexisting knowledge of the local plants. It could however be overlooked that on this planet, it's a game preserve and they might have relocated plants or had them pooped out as seed from various animals brought there over the centuries.
My only other real gripe is that the sets seemed a little cheap at times. I wish they could have done more with the jungle.
Really worth seeing if you're at all a fan of the first movie. As it's been said ad-nausium this movie really is the true sequel to Predator.
See it - but don't tie your hopes to the orginal. To a true die hard fan, you will not be disappointed, but neither will you leave saying that was the best one yet. It wasn't but not as bad as Alien vs. Predator. I still have no idea what Fishburn was doing. Predictable but OK. I will not rent the DVD.
I love when a movie that probably should have become a rad B-movie gets the funding of an A-list flick! Therein lies the beauty of the Predator franchise.
Explanation: Humans who have spent their days "hunting other people" are dropped onto an unknown jungle planet with some guns, where they must battle a species of aliens who hunt for sport & adapt quickly to situations. That being said, know that you aren't going to be viewing a mentally stimulating film about cultural history. You're watching a game of Cat & Bigger-Cat.
The casting fit into their stereotypical roles very well. You have an honorable Yakuza, a comical & easily disturbed murderer, a wise & deadly man from Mambosa, a Russian commando with a big gun, a cowardly doctor whose role on the planet seems uncalled for, a member of the Mexican drug cartel, an insane scavenger/survivor who has formed a niche & a black ops sniper who know more than the leads the others to believe. Oh yeah, also Adrian Brody playing the part of Bad-Ass Adrian Brody!
We have a list of characters I would expect in this kind of movie, then we have Adrian Brody. Don't get me wrong, he did a good job. It was just a little strange to see him portray his tough "I only care about surviving" cliché, & I have to admit the Batman: Dark Knight voice didn't make me think, "damn he's rugged!" But he is a great at what he does, if anything he seemed to struggle because he was cast in a movie where the actors aren't really supposed to act!
The only other qualm I have is that part way through, Predators ceased to be a suspense-thriller-action flick & became a straight up action flick. This transition came after a break in the intensity, where all of the plot is essentially dumped on the viewers as we sit in a waiting room. I brought up many of the ideas & plot points mentioned during that time to my friends afterwards, only to realize that they lost focus during that time. It did feel as if I was being lectured by the movie.
With the negative out of the way, I can say I got exactly what I wanted! Predators & people trying to kill each other with some one-liners, blood, gore, swearing & special effects. Sure it wasn't perfect, but I was amused by the Grindhouse-esque entertainment.
First off, I love the Predator franchise, simply because I'm a dude. That's how it is.
That being said... I don't think this was nearly as good as it could have been. Sure, there were some twists and turns in the plot that were unpredictable if you squint, but it was pretty straightforward.
Adrian Brody can't do badass. I'm sorry, but he can't. Not the gravelly voiced I'm-so-cold-blooded kind, anyway. He would've been better as... actually I haven't seen him in any other movies so I don't know what he's good at. But a different sort of badass is what he'd be good at, I'm certain of it.
They could've made way better use of Danny Trejo. I was very disappointed with his death.
The mid-game wildcard character could have had a much greater impact on the movie, but no, that would make it *good*.
And while his character and main scene were pretty awesome, come on... "Yakuza guy finds samurai sword." Seriously? How long did it take the writers to come up with THAT? I never would've expected the Japanese guy to find a samurai sword! Whoooooa.
By my calculations, one could watch BRODYQUEST 26.75 times in the amount of time it takes to watch Predators. It is my personal belief that one would be far better served by this endeavor, and might possibly achieve satori in the process.
Go forth and seek enlightenment:
If you can turn off your brain for two hours (and if you're a Predator fan then you can) then you'll enjoy this film. It feels eerily similar to the original Predator (in far more than just location), though Adrien Brody and his Batman impression still can't stand up to Ahnald.
Don't get me wrong - I LIKE Adrien Brody, and I think he's an amazing actor. The problem here is that he IS an amazing actor, and the Predator line of films aren't good. There's no "acting" to be done in them; they are 80s macho action flicks and they're meant to be so bad that they're good. Adrien Brody is too good of an actor to be able to be fully believable in this role. Asking him to underact would be like asking Arnold or Bruce Willis to...act. They're just not good at it, and there is a sect of movies designed for either of those roles. This is not the one that's designed for him.
Having said as much, the film is still solid. It's not got nearly as many cheesy lines as the original, but it has enough ridiculous action scenes to keep you entertained. Some of the CGI is a bit lacking, but one also wonders if that's done on purpose as a nod to the original as well. The film has a predictably fantastic 80s ending, and all in all it's a great popcorn flick. If you're looking to turn off your brain and have a few mindless hours of fun then you'll definitely enjoy this film.
Though the film was obviously cheesy and extremely predictable, it was saved by special effects and extreme death sequences. Opening with situations that would terrify any human, dropped into an unknown jungle with strangers that appear to be able to hold out their own with heavy artillery and of course have no recollection of how they came to be in there current environment.
Obviously this isn't a film for the entire family though it definitely offers the adult campy satisfaction, and appeases the ladies with the "Dark Knight like" voice of Royce (Adrian Brody) and a strong female lead Isabelle (Alice Braga). The director, Nimród Antal, attempted a minimal shock value with a cameo which added a touch of comedic relief and later a "surprise twist" in an extreme attempt to seem unpredictable.
Antal attempted to add nuances to the story with new toys and skills but stuck to the same basic story line of hunt or be hunted.
I haven't even see most of the Predators films and though I found the film extremely conventional, I still jumped in my seat at the idea of knowing something was coming. The film over all was entertaining and sufficed the "hunter gathering" needs of every predator.
I knew I should have listened to the critics and chosen another movie instead. I have never watched the original one, but if the original is as boring as this one, I don't understand why they waste money remaking it. The first hour is so slow, I literally fell asleep and woke up to a round of gun fires. Adrien Brody is not cut for this role. In the end, none of my questions were answered. What a waste of time! Definitely skip this movie
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CHARLOTTE -- Charlotte is the latest U.S. city to add a bike share program. It's called Charlotte B-cycle. It's the first bike share program in the state and the largest in the Southeast.
"Amenities are very important for urban dwellers. This is what people have come to expect from a large city," said Dianna Ward, executive director of Charlotte B-cycle.
"The more we can give people transportation options like bicycles, the better off we are going to be in terms of our health, in terms of our mobility and in terms of the sustainability of the city and that's what this is all about," said Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx.
The effort is a part of the city's 2020 vision plan to become a city of bikes. The city teamed up with a number of private sponsors and BlueCross BlueShield.
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Foxx said the bike share program will be an added bonus during the Democratic National Convention, but it's not a fundraising tactic.
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I've noticed some strange timeouts on my ispconfig server. It appears that everytime when some remote content is fetched via PHP this results in a timeout. Here are some examples.
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Document Type Master's Dissertation Author Kruger, Marius URN etd-10052005-151035 Document Title The status, distribution and ecology of the Klipspringer in the Kruger National Park Degree MSc (Wildlife Management) Department Animal and Wildlife Sciences Supervisor
Advisor Name Title Prof J du P Bothma Committee Chair Prof G K Theron Committee Co-Chair Keywords
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Date 2001-10-09 Availability unrestricted AbstractThe status, distribution and ecology of klipspringer were studied in the Kruger National Park. For the status and distribution, the Kruger National Park south of the Olifants River was used as the study area. Data on the status and distribution were gathered from all the ranger sections in the study area with the use of a non-sampling method, namely a systematic search. The results showed that the klipspringer population in the Kruger National Park is secure with a patchy distribution consisting of 773 individuals in the study area and a sex ratio of one male per 1.1 female.
The ecology of the klipspringer was studied in a specific study area on the Nwatindlopfu spruit between Skukuza and Tshokwane where five klipspringer individuals were radio collared.
The aspects covered in the study on the ecology of klipspringer, were the activities associated with environmental and vegetation related variables as well as scent-marking. It was found that vegetation is the determining factor in the habitat selection of klipspringer in the Kruger National Park, in that it provides both shelter and food. The ideal klipspringer habitat can be described as an area that has limited access to other ungulates that can attract predators. The vegetation should consist of palatable plant species that could be utilized by klipspringer, and must also provide sufficient shelter against possible danger.
Klipspringer scent marks were surveyed in a specific klipspringer range in the Kruger National Park with the use of a strip transect method. Both the male and the female klipspringer scent-mark their ranges. A pair of pre-orbital glands below the eyes produces the scent. The secretion produced is a sticky milky substance that is deposited on a suitable twig. The results showed that klipspringer in the Kruger National Park scent-¬mark more frequently on the boundaries of their ranges and also more on those sides where there is another resident klipspringer group.
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This is a make-it-yourself planisphere designed to show where Kepler is pointing. Learners can use it to locate exoplanets around stars in the night sky. It comes with two wheels: one with coordinate grid for plotting additional exoplanet stars and... (View More) one without grid that is easier to read; and two holders for varying latitudes (one for 30°-50° and one for 50°-70°). The product is updated approximately annually to incorporate improvements and any newly discovered planets orbiting naked eye stars. (View Less)
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This is a lithograph about NASA's Magnetospheric Multiscale Mission, or MMS. Learners will cut out and assemble a colorful 3D model of an MMS spacecraft. Web links, additional facts, and QR codes are included for audiences to access more information.
This paper model shows the orbit of Comet ISON (late 2013) with respect to the innermost planets of the solar system. After reading background information about comets - how they form and where they come from - students cut out and tape together the... (View More) pieces of the model provided to show its orbital pathway (a single page of parts that can be assembled using just scissors and adhesive). Links are provided to related classroom activities and additional resources. (View Less)
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This is an activity about light and color. The lesson includes a demonstration to show why the sky is blue and why sunsets and sunrises are orange. Participants will use scientific practices to investigate answers to questions involving the color of... (View More) the sky, sunsets, the Sun, and oceans. This activity requires use of a clear acrylic or glass container to hold water, a strong flashlight, batteries for the flashlight, and powdered creamer or milk. (View Less)
This is an activity about color. Participants will use scientific practices to investigate answers to questions involving the color of the sky, sunsets, the Sun, and oceans. This activity requires use of a clear acrylic or glass container to hold... (View More) water, a strong flashlight, batteries for the flashlight, and powdered creamer or milk. (View Less)
This is a set of instructions for building a physical model. The model simulates the Sun's paths across the sky at summer solstice, winter solstice, and the spring and fall equinoxes. A bead simulates the Sun, moving along a cord, from rising along... (View More) the eastern horizon to setting on the western. The bead can be moved from path to path to demonstrate solar alignments, the solstices, and equinoxes. The model is created to be unique to the user's latitude, and is useful for including in lessons that teach about the seasons or archaeoastronomy. (View Less)
This is a lesson about the solar wind, Earth's magnetosphere, and the Moon. Participants will work in groups of two or three to build a model of the Sun-Earth-Moon system. They will use the model to demonstrate that the Earth is protected from... (View More) particles streaming out of the Sun, called the solar wind, by a magnetic shield called the magnetosphere, and that the Moon is periodically protected from these particles as it moves in its orbit around the Earth. Participants will also learn that the NASA ARTEMIS mission is a pair of satellites orbiting the Moon that measure the intensity of solar particles streaming from the Sun. (View Less)
This module focuses on ultraviolet radiation on Earth and in space and how it affects life. Learners will construct their own "martian" using craft materials and UV beads. They will explore how UV radiation from the Sun can affect living things,... (View More) comparing conditions on Earth and Mars, and then discuss ways in which organisms may protect themselves from UV radiation. They will then take part in a Mars Creature Challenge, where they will change their creature to help it survive harsh UV conditions — like on Mars. They will then test their Mars creatures by subjecting them to different environmental conditions to see how well they "survive" in a martian environment. This investigation will explore shelter and protection as one of life's requirements and how Earth's atmosphere protects life from harmful UV radiation. It also includes specific tips for effectively engaging girls in STEM. This is activity 5 in Explore: Life on Mars? that was developed specifically for use in libraries. (View Less)
This lesson was developed to give participants an understanding of Earth's water cycle. In this one-hour long activity, students participate in a webquest to learn about the water cycle, and then build a mini-model of the water cycle to observe how... (View More) water moves through Earth's four systems. The activity uses the 5E instructional model and is part of the "Survivor Earth" series of one-hour lessons. (View Less)
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This is an activity about the rotation of the Moon. Learners use a penny and a quarter to model that the Moon does indeed spin on its axis as it orbits the Earth. They find that the Moon keeps the same face toward the Earth, but receives... (View More) illumination from the Sun on all sides in turn. This activity is part of Explore! Marvel Moon. (View Less)


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Rick Redding: John Birnsteel is Homecoming King at Doe-Anderson
Remember your first job out of college? You know, the paltry wages, long hours and demeaning chores, all while nursing hangovers, driving a beat-up car and living in that crappy apartment?
After a few years of that, you left town for bigger and better things – acquiring more pay, better titles, professional respect, along with a family and some nice things.
Now wouldn't it be great to go back to your first place of employment as a conquering hero, a leader in your industry, a respected international professional, to have "chief" something or other in your new title and be the boss to a few dozen underlings?
Well, meet John Birnsteel, 41, who's living that dream two months into his new gig as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Doe-Anderson.
"It was perfect timing," said Birnsteel, who joins the 98-year-old marketing firm for the second time at, we can assume, a considerably higher salary than the $19,000 he made in 1993. "I know (Doe CEO) Todd Spencer, who was an account manager when I was here before, and he made a role for me here. We've got new business, new staff. I hope to bring discipline to brand definition and strategy."
There are still several staff members, and a few clients, who were here when he set sail for Cambridge in 1997, after three years as a junior staffer in the public relations division. Birnsteel grew up in the East End, attending Kentucky Country Day, before leaving for Connecticut College. When he earned his degree, he turned up at his parents' house and started looking for a job. It took several months before he landed at Doe.
Spencer said he and Birnsteel started new jobs at Doe within a month of each other in the fall of 1993. While Spencer never left, ascending the corporate ladder at Doe, Birnsteel was racking up international branding experience.
"He's a lot smarter than me, I guess," Spencer said. "He's got tons of experience with really big clients, global brands, but the great thing is he understands the Doe culture. It can be difficult to come to a smaller agency. Plus, he's got instant credibility here. They know him."
Birnsteel's rock-star career in branding included three post-grad school stops in London, the last at FutureBrand, as Head of Strategy. He's traveled the world, he said, building brands in such diverse environments as mining companies in South Africa, beverages in South America, financial organizations in Australia and automotive firms in Asia.
"There's an adjustment to working in the U.S. again. In Europe, branding is focused on getting consensus, but in the U.S. it's more of a top-down approach," he said.
Birnsteel has a full plate at Doe. He had nine meetings on his calendar on a February Wednesday, including this one with me, a day that began in the office at 7 a.m.
Brinsteel has three general goals – to manage Doe's account services team and the 20 people reporting directly to him, assure that Doe's efforts for its clients are strategically sound, and work with Spencer to set strategy.
Spencer said Birnsteel brings "strategic discipline" to the agency that earned a 24.9 percent increase in billings last year, while adding 22 staff members. Among the new clients on board are Bluegrass Cellular, Pinnacle Entertainment and BDI Furniture.
"I've got a long to-do list, but I've been here two months, and I'm feeling fulfilled," Birnsteel said.
After 16 years in London, there's some adjusting to American life. He said his wife Lindsey, a Texan he met on a Cayman Islands vacation, have two young children, a fact that served as motivation in making the move to Doe. He said Lindsey approves of Louisville and its culture, saying the city has "exceeded expectations."


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Teaser Posted For Children Of Bodom's "Transference" Music Video
A teaser for Children Of Bodom's impending "Transference" music video can be viewed below. The full video is expected to debut on May 13th. The band have a June 11th North American release date set for their new album "Halo Of Blood".


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Nevada No Longer Leads Nation In Unemployment
By MICHELLE RINDELS
LAS VEGAS (AP) â¿¿ Nevada has shed its long-held title as the national leader in unemployment, falling behind Rhode Island as its jobless rate dropped for the 18th straight month.
The state Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation announced Friday that the unemployment rate fell to 9.7 percent in January, after adding a seasonally adjusted 6,600 jobs over a month.
"The state's economy continued to produce new jobs at a decent pace," said chief state economist Bill Anderson. "Most economic and labor market barometers are pointing in a positive direction, so we maintain an outlook of improvement in the job market in 2013."Nevada had topped the country in joblessness since February 2010 but fell behind Rhode Island after chalking up a 9.8 percent unemployment rate in December, officials said. The news comes as the unemployment picture improves on both local and national levels. The U.S. unemployment rate fell to a four-year low of 7.7 percent in February from 7.9 percent the previous month. All three of the state's three main metropolitan areas posted improvements. Las Vegas' non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 10.2 percent in January, down 2.3 points from a year ago. Reno-Sparks' jobless rate hit 10.6 in January, a decrease of 1.9 points year-over-year. And Carson City's rate went down to 11.2 percent, a drop of 1.8 points. Job numbers typically decline from December to January as businesses trim their holiday workforce. But Nevada lost fewer jobs than usual after the holiday season, leading to a seasonally adjusted gain, officials said. Employment increased in five major industries, led by hospitality, trade and transportation, and government. Five other industries lost jobs, led by professional and business services, construction, and education and health services. Another landmark in the January report is construction, which essentially held steady in 2012 and counted 1,400 more jobs in January compared with the same time last year, officials said. The construction industry hasn't seen that kind of stability since 2006.
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Oregon's software publishers produce software for banking, payroll, human resources, casinos, computer games and operating systems, to name just a few examples. In the late '90s, software publishers experienced rapid employment growth while paying wages significantly higher than those of other industries.
The 75 million baby boomers will start retiring in large numbers by the end of the decade, with the first boomers hitting age 62 in 2008.
This year's ranking of the highest-paid public company CEOs in Oregon saw total compensation fall 0.4%, in contrast to last year's 17.7% increase. The drop was the result of a 33% decline in overall bonus amounts.
During the past year, Oregon employers added 58,100 nonfarm jobs, a 3.5% gain. Of all sectors, construction added the most jobs (11,400) and grew the fastest (12.7%), more than three times the national rate of construction growth.


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|Sun, 12-19-2010 - 4:38pm
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|Mon, 12-20-2010 - 8:55am
hi, toby; welcome to the board. i'm sorry that you are having such a tough time right now. i read your post over on the depression board to see what others had to say before i responded, and i have to agree with the other posts in that you can't fault yourself for how other people are if you treat them the best that you can. your husband's behavior doesn't make you a bad wife; i, for one, wouldn't be able to put up with OCPD so i have to give you a lot of credit for that, and you haven't cheated on him or anything, so i would say that you are a great wife. and your kids - you're not a bad mom because your elder daughter lives far away and doesn't get to see you that often, but do you ever go to see her? (my mom and i have had disagreements about this - she thinks that i should always go to see her but it's expensive to fly so i want to take turns.) and your younger daughter has explicitly said that she can't be around her father; that has nothing to do with you. i like the suggestion of you and her spending some time together alone; maybe you can get lunch or go see a movie or something low-key like that. just be careful in the future with fuzzy logic; how other adults act says nothing about you.
it is really tough when a chapter in your life is over; you are shedding a lot of tears because you are grieving. it's okay to be sad for a while. but you have to recognize that all good things in life must end, and when they do it's time to move on to the next good thing. so when you start to feel the grief lessen a little, ask yourself what you would like to do next. if you still want to work with youth, fine. it doesn't have to be through a church - there are a lot of volunteer organizations that help kids and could use your dedication. also, if you want to teach college full-time but need the extra PhD credits, go back to school. sometimes it's not about the money, it's about following your heart. do you have to teach at a
|Mon, 12-20-2010 - 12:03pm
I agree with Happy Pants ... especially about high school. You've stated God wants you to teach youth, community college seems to be out of that age range. Perhaps you're not always supposed to volunteer your time to be with the youth? Maybe it's time for you to get paid for it too?
My mom believes God want her to be a teacher as well. She is in her 70s and still teaching. After she retired from the public school system she moved to China and taught there for a few years. Now she is volunteering her time to help people get better jobs. In her state it's called Deseret Industries, I think Goodwill has the same program? Where the people they hire are temporary positions while they gain the skills necessary to get a better paying job. So my mom customizes these lessons to help a particular person with various needs on various skill levels. In fact, most these people have the holidays off so she cannot go in to teach ... therefore, with permission, she's even opened her home to let the people continue their lessons if their tests are coming up soon.
It's not youth - but it still helps people bring balance into their lives.
Since you do live in a small community, maybe you'll want to look online for
|Wed, 12-22-2010 - 7:57am
you're welcome. i'm glad we gave you some things to think about.
i have to apologize - i misread your husband's condition as COPD (the cardio-obstructive one), not OCD. i have OCD, too, which only shows up when i'm really anxious and i let anxiety get the better of me. i have to be really, really wound up for it to manifest itself. so, is there something that makes your husband really anxious? anxiety is a form of fear; do you know what he might be afraid of?
if you moved into your mother-in-law's rental property, would that be at all awkward, or do you think she'll be understanding?
what additional credentials would you need to teach high school? i thought a master's would be sufficient.
|Thu, 12-23-2010 - 8:31am
a trial separation might be good for both of you. i was thinking that you could try to get DH to go to therapy with you; if he won't go, then you're moving out.
there is another message board on this site, over on the relationships (or love & sex?) channel; it's called "should i stay or should i go?" and it might have some additional info that you can use. there's an anxiety board, too (although i think that's more for people w/anxiety, but you never know).
my mom had a master's in music, but she wanted to teach it, so she got her credentials through this program called "alternate route" (basically, night school). i think it was cheaper than the traditional teaching program. that was here in nj; i'm not sure what's available in your state. if your husband's not willing to pay for it, could you take out a loan?


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