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Taliban promise 'sacred jihad' if US forces remain in Afghanistan past 2014
The Taliban have vowed to continue their "sacred jihad" if the Afghan government agrees to allow the United States to keep forces in Afghanistan past 2014. The Taliban made the statement as the Afghan government is freeing hundreds of Taliban prisoners and the US government is debating the size of a residual force for post-2014.
The statement, which was released today on Voice of Jihad, the official website of the Afghan Taliban, is signed by "The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan."
"If America wants peace in Afghanistan and the region as well as a way out for its people from this ongoing quagmire then it should immediately remove all its troops from Afghanistan and practically put an end to this futile war," the Taliban said.
The Taliban said "the American presence in Afghanistan" is the cause of "all this turmoil and anarchy in the region."
"Therefore if America wants to leave a small or large number of its troops for whatever length of time then it means war and destruction will continue in the region for that same length and it shall only be America that shall suffer the most," the statement continued.
The Taliban rejected any security agreement between the US and the Afghan government as "a personal deal between Karzai and America," and said "it shall hold no legal credibility."
"The Islamic Emirate shall continue its sacred Jihad against it just as it has for the past eleven years," if a "even a single American soldier" remains in country, the Taliban stated.
Over the years, the Taliban have consistently stated that a key condition for any peace negotiations with the Afghan government must include the full withdrawal of US and NATO forces. The Taliban have also insisted that the Taliban's Islamic Emirate be restored; that sharia, or Islamic law, be enforced; and that any prisoners held at Guantanamo Bay, Bagram, and other US facilities be released. In addition, the Taliban have refused to denounce al Qaeda, but despite this, the Obama administration has been eager to conduct negotiations.
The Obama administration is currently debating the size of the stay-behind force after US and NATO combat troops withdraw at the end of 2014. The administration is expected to settle on a rump advisory force of between 6,000 to 9,000 troops, according to the Los Angeles Times.
The bombastic Taliban statement occurs as the US, NATO, and the Afghan government have been upbeat about the prospects for a negotiated settlement with the Taliban. The Afghan government has freed more than 250 Taliban prisoners and plans on releasing an additional 150 this week. Additionally, Pakistan has been allowing Taliban leaders who have been detained to return to Afghanistan. The Afghan government has not been able to track the freed prisoners, and some are thought to be returning to the battlefield.
READER COMMENTS: "Taliban promise 'sacred jihad' if US forces remain in Afghanistan past 2014"
Posted by gb at January 5, 2013 12:27 PM ET:
Oh no...not a "sacred jihad"...jeez we better get out of dodge...lol
Posted by JRP at January 5, 2013 12:47 PM ET:
If we were really really sophisticated, we would and could use this announcement as justification to renounce our self-imposed 2014 withdrawal deadline without having to admit that it was a bad decision all along. If we had the political will, we could deal the Taliban/AQ a real good psychological blow by stating something to the effect of: "You know, thanks for the headsup. In light of your position we are going to surge up vice surge out and remain in country for so long as is necessary to eliminate the terrorist threat to our homeland-even if that means remaining indefinitely." I know it won't happen, but I'd love to see the expression on their faces if it did.
Posted by donowen at January 5, 2013 1:17 PM ET:
With apparently an endless supply of drones and a cadre of willing and able informants this treat has a hollow ring. The drone technology has now given the attrition strategy to the Americans. The longer they sit on their collective derrières the more key and medium level leaders are killed. The Americans with even a few thousand highly trained mobile forces and a drone network preventing even company size forces from forming, can control the entire country.
Never in the history of warfare have field commanders and generals been killed at a rate near the death rate of privates. The fact that these guys like traveling and staying in friends homes only will exacerbate the family tragedies. All the suicide bombers in the Islamic world will not save the Taliban from their fate- a slow brutal death from the sky.
Posted by Hibeam at January 5, 2013 1:20 PM ET:
Will the "sacred Jihad" replace the "running away in Burqas Jihad"?
Posted by mike merlo at January 5, 2013 2:17 PM ET:
The Afghan Taliban are a spent force. This hollow rhetoric is nothing more than a negotiation tactic to better position themselves in the ongoing 'conversations.'
Posted by EDDIED. at January 5, 2013 6:31 PM ET:
I wish American troops would withdraw from the dirt hole they call Afghanistan but the Taliban and Al-Queda make it impossible because they need America to protect them from these idiots.
Posted by Pete at January 5, 2013 6:59 PM ET:
Pretty interesting. I wish I was surprised tho that we are still trying to negotiate with the Taliban. The people of that area must survive by their cunning so they must be very formidable to try to make a favorable deal with.
I just spoke with my youngest son from Kandahar province. Both he and my other son are there with the US Army. I'd sure like our brave young men and women to come home. Anyway, my youngest (both of my boys work with the locals) said that he feels the best thing we could do is to leave and just let whoever then takes over (most likely the Taliban) know that if they or someone they are sheltering attack us again, we'll be back and destroy as many of them as we can and as many of their assets as we can in a short amount of time (our military is very good at that by the way). None of this nation building which is next to impossible in this region. I wish we could stabilize the country, and with God's help maybe we will; we shall see. But as a dad and a vet who has had my oldest in Iraq 3 times as a Marine, and now both boys in the Army reserve in a very bad place, I have had enough.
Posted by KaneKaizer at January 5, 2013 8:10 PM ET:
But I thought the "tide of war is receding"?
Posted by Hibeam at January 5, 2013 9:46 PM ET:
Taliban promise 'sacred jihad' as soon as the drones leave. The Burqas are coming off.
Posted by blert at January 6, 2013 5:40 AM ET:
Hyper-bellicose statements are the NORM for end-game losers.
If you read August 1945 Tokyo newspapers, you'd have sworn that the USN was sunk under the waves three times over.
Then the Emperor gets on the radio and says that 'things haven't worked out to Japan's advantage' -- and the war is over.
That sequence is but one in a very long tally.
What's killing the opfor is the Smart Phone. It's irresistable.
Any iPad functions as an instant grammar school diploma.
I've already seen jazzed Pashtuns staring at Google maps on an iPhone -- held by a US Army junior officer. Smart phones leap past the need to read -- and are particularly sweet for the nimble fingers of the young.
The WHOLE basis of the opfor is lies and ignorance. Smart phones/ iPads permit the natives an opportunity to see the world -- same as we do -- without leaving their huts.
The last time Afghanistan was this shaken up -- Alexander was passing through.
Our boys will never be forgotten. They've jacked the Afghans into the rest of the planet.
The focus of the ISAF should be to dominate this information revolution; which can be done from anywhere.
Posted by Hibeam at January 6, 2013 9:06 AM ET:
Well said Blert. The cell phone is a game changer in the whole Middle East. It has lifted that whole region painfully into the 21st century. No going back now.
Posted by mike at January 6, 2013 12:54 PM ET:
Guess that means the Tailban will start up their Air Force. You ask what kind of Air Force do they have? Its the Hot Air Force
Posted by Larry at January 6, 2013 11:51 PM ET:
The Taliban are not a spent force. As much as I would like to believe that Afghanistan will be left in good hands after our withdrawal, I just don't think the future is bright there.
Posted by Barry Larking at January 7, 2013 8:57 AM ET:
Is there an Islamic Lord Haw-Haw? Well, yes, it seems there are plenty. Considering the people who these jihadists wish to impress don't have radios and television, I think this spokesperson – who may, alas no longer be with us at this rate – is appealing to anti-war sympathisers in the west. They have already swallowed the 'you attacked peace loving us' line so this is but a morsel to digest.
Posted by Dave at January 7, 2013 3:09 PM ET:
I'm more with JRP on policy than your youngest son. But your son who served in Iraq, your sons serving now, you, and all your family, deserve our greatest respect and gratitude. You are all part of that small warrior class to whom our nation is so very deeply indebted.
Posted by george at January 7, 2013 3:42 PM ET:
Psych.....Just for that we're staying.
Posted by Pete at January 8, 2013 2:16 PM ET:
Thank you so much for the kind words; they meant a lot to me. I can see why you would agree with JRP. I do too emotionally. It is my number cruncher side that thinks it is time to go; we just can't afford to stay. And we are really putting a strain on our troops. But with good on the ground intel, drones, and Special Forces, we can still make our presence felt.
Take care, Pete.
Posted by Dean Wormer at January 11, 2013 4:10 PM ET:
I think this replaces the "double secret probation" jihad.


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Has anyone ever used rain barrels to cut down on home water usage? Please let me know if this actually works! Thanks, firstname.lastname@example.com |
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Yes it works, and has been used successfully for water containment since downspouts and barrels were invented.... How well they work for you depends on your total capacity of water, how much and what you need to water, and how often you get rain. If you plan on watering your entire yard with one 50-gallon barrel, that's unrealistic. We have approximately 1,000 gal. capacity in 9 containers at 5 downspouts around our home. We use ours for hand-watering, feeding the drip-hose system in the garden, or we can put a soaker hose on the barrels and use gravity feed to supply the water. We use rain barrel water for our landscape plants, flower pots, container gardening, in-ground herb and vegetable garden. It's not enough water for our postage stamp size lawn. We don't have trees, but we let our neighbor use the water for his trees occasionally. Even with Xeriscape landscaping, there's still plenty to water. We've never run out of water, but we have been down to two 150-gal. containers before it rained again. It takes 1/2" of rain to fill a 50-gallon barrel at our home. Rain is sometimes scarce during our hot and dry Kansas summers, and we've been in drought conditions more often than not since we installed our system in 2007. One inch of rain on 1-square foot area (roof) = .6 gallons of water. We purchased our containers at farm supply stores. Six are recycled 50-gallon barrels, which conveniently come with a nice brass spigot, and there are 3 larger containers which we fitted with spigots in the bung holes with parts we bought at True Value. Suggestions: 1. I believe a closed barrel is better than an open barrel system. An open system is where the downspout spills into the top of the barrel, which has a screen on the top. Open barrels will lose water through evaporation, and that's why we've chosen closed barrels. In order to use a closed barrel option you have to use a diverter of some kind attached to your downspout that feeds the barrel through a hose. We got our diverters from the Gardener's Supply Company (www.gardeners.com). Item #33-991. When the barrels are full the water goes down the downspout instead of an overflow hose. If you have an open barrel system, don't forget to install an overflow hose. There are other types of diverters available if you check on-line. The diverters and your barrels need to be removed each fall if you live where you have freezing temperatures. 2. If you have a long run of gutter on your home you can link two or more containers together side-by-side. We have 2 containers linked together at all but one location. If you want the linked barrels to fill at the same time, you link them low on the barrel. If you want them to fill one at a time, link them high on the barrel - so after the first barrel is filled, it will spill into the next barrel. Gardener's Supply Company have kits for linking barrels (item #33-993). 3. You need to raise your containers off the ground in order to increase the gravity flow, and you can do that with concrete blocks or build wooden racks to hold the barrels. Make sure the blocks are on stable ground or on a flat support. The higher off the ground the containers are, the more water force, so keep that in mind if you plan on using a hose with it. We used fiberglass pads used for holding air conditioning units as the base, with one course (layer) of concrete blocks on top of that. Without the fiberglass pads our blocks would sink into the ground making the barrels unstable. We use watering cans for much of our watering, so we made sure our barrels were off the ground enough we could sit our cans under the spigots. 4. The "barrels" can be any size or shape, so check your farm supply store if you want something larger, and often less expensive. 5. We painted our barrels to match our house using special primer and paint that can be used on plastic. We purchased the paint from Sherwin Williams. Our first barrel was a 210-gallon container used in the back of pick-ups to haul liquids. It has an oval shape and we painted it with spray paint to look like a giant ladybug, but one hail storm later it destroyed the paint so we painted it with the special paint from Sherman Williams and it withstands hail much better. If you purchase white containers you need to paint them because they allow enough light in for algae to grow in the containers. 6. If you are going to water your lawn you may also want an electric or battery-powered pump to feed the water to your sprinkler, or you can use a soaker hose and only need gravity feed. We have a solar-powered pump we use to feed water to the drip-system in the garden. 7. We power-wash the containers out each spring before connecting them to the downspouts, so make sure you can easily handle the containers if you plan on cleaning them. 8. How much is enough? A 100-sq. ft. garden needs 1-inch of rain, or 60 gallons, per week. You can figure the same amount for lawns. -Grainlady |
We have a rain barrel on each of our downspouts (except the one that only collects from a 3' wide stretch of roof--didn't seem worth installing one there). We're not as heavily into the ins and outs as the previous poster, but let me just add my impressions. We rarely had to use 'house' water for the garden last summer--the water in the barrels was enough to take care of most of our garden, most of the summer. Because of the placement of the barrels, watering some areas of our yard is a LOT more convenient--they're closer to where we need the water than our spigots are. Having the rain barrels has stopped the erosion you get at the base of your downspout--a nice side benefit. Several frogs (or maybe they were toads?) discovered our barrels and enjoyed living there last summer (and we enjoyed having them). We got ours after the summer season, so we were able to pick up about 8 - $90 rain barrels for only $25 EACH! saving 100's of $$$ Don't forget, you want to consider mosquito control--screening the barrels, using mosquito dunks, or minnows for example. I've been toying with the minnow idea, but wonder if they'd be sucked down into the hose when the water is used? We've been happy with ours, though--and they have a lot to recommend them. |
Is this question for real kaitiechasse? Has anyone ever used rain barrels to cut down on home water usage? - Not for home water usage, ewwww! Please let me know if this actually works! - Our rain barrels work for watering the garden and the fruit trees and such. And collecting rain water does save on the water bill, of course. |
Works for flushing toilets. |
I would never ever drink rain water, nor do I drink from puddles or garden hoses. My local tap water is tested daily for contaminants. |
Rainbarrels are great as an extra source of water. It's storming? No loss of water for the toilet! You also have water for flowers, vegetables etc although in a dry year, not enough. One caveat to consider; are they allowed where you live. Many communities won't allow them. Mosquito control is also a must. |
I wouldn't mess with rain barrels. More trouble than they are worth. Our water runs about $11.00 a month for all uses. |
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- Posted by LuAnn_in_PA (My Page) on Sat, Apr 27, 13 at 13:11
"More trouble than they are worth." Care to elaborate? |
I, too, would like to know how you've found that rainbarrels are trouble to use? we've had ours a couple of years now, and they're no trouble at all. And since we have 7 rainbarrels spaced around our house and garage, but only 2 useable outside spigots--using the rain barrels is far MORE convenient than watering with 'spigot water' since they're closer. And now that I have them, I do try to plant my annuals near the barrels. |
- Posted by sleevendog (My Page) on Tue, May 14, 13 at 11:59
They work very well. I've used them for years. We got ours from an Italian deli that sells them on occasion. I think just 10 dollars. Our vacation home has a well and when the power went out for a week we could flush, wash up a bit, heat a bucket on the woodstove etc. (not for drinking) but i was tempted. And could have if needed. Even at our primary home it does help with new plantings and a soaker hose. It is free water. And alot of it. Just need to be a bit handy with fittings. We just had a week of rain in NY but many parts have serious droughts. Thinking it is silly is just lack of understanding. If you have been through serious storms like Sandy, you would re-think that. Even those on town water could loose access if something serious happens to the supply. Many here were not prepared at all. We only lost power but we were very prepared. Filled gas tanks, made extra ice, filled jugs from our filter system for drinking water, Pre-ground lots of coffee, haha. (we have a storm list) With so much rain it is always full. I use a screen and have mosquito dunks though rarely use them. Floating a bit of mineral oil on top will help as well. Solar pump is a great idea if needed to go up-hill a bit. I can set it open to slow drip soak and go off to work on a dry hot day. Ours is by the garage hidden from view near the greenhouse with a watering can floating inside. Actually more handy than chasing a hose, turning on and off from the town supply, or worse, forgetting to turn off from the source and having a small leak all day running the meter. It is not even that big and 55gal is a lot of water when you think about it. Very easy to attach a few together. I plan to get another. I sacrificed one to make a rolling composter by drilling holes in the sides. A bit speedier that my standing bin system. During Sandy we had a houseful of stranded friends that had flights cancelled. Imagine 6 adults unable to flush a toilet!? |
- Posted by patskywriter (My Page) on Sun, May 19, 13 at 13:46
I'm so happy that I installed 5 rain barrels around the house (each of our downspouts empties into a rain barrel). I've got very little income, but I'm an avid gardener who needs to water her plants! My rain barrels got me through years of severe drought and I'm thankful for them. |
I see no advantage to use rain barrels. Water is so cheap here and we don't get all that much rain in Arizona. I have a huge motorhome that has 100 gal of water in case of emergency. Even with family here and watering the yard, my bill is never over $11.00 a month. |
I see no advantage to use rain barrels. Water is so cheap here and we don't get all that much rain in Arizona. I have a huge motorhome that has 100 gal of water in case of emergency. Even with family here and watering the yard, my bill is never over $11.00 a month. |
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For Matoaca Middle School student Nathan Berry, serving at the General Assembly runs in the family.
"My dad was actually a page back in 1976," said Nathan, who is in seventh grade. "He was talking about it to me."
Based on what he heard, Nathan, 13, wanted to have that experience and learn about the process of making laws, he said. So, he applied and was accepted to the Senate's Page/Messenger Program as a messenger.
"My social studies teacher was very excited," he said, but many of his friends didn't know about the program until he told them what it was, he said.
Gwendolyn F. Bailey, deputy clerk of the Senate, said a total of 39 students were participating in the Senate program this year. There were a lot of very good applicants this year, she said, and they tried to give as many young people as possible the opportunity to serve.
A typical day begins with roll call at about 8:15 a.m., Nathan said, and the students write down their schedules, which depend on what job they have. Some jobs last all day, he said, while some last for only a few hours. After work, it's back to the hotel, he said.
Along with opportunities to learn about Virginia's government, Nathan has also had the chance to meet students from different areas of the state, he said. Getting to know students from other places has been fun, and it's been exciting to meet people with similar interests, he said.
Though he hasn't tried all of the potential jobs yet, one does stand out.
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Nathan would like to see how the General Assembly is going to handle the economy, he said, but, in general, he likes "to hear what the different senators have to say about the problems."
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Saint Joan Religion Quotes
How we cite our quotes:
Quote #1
JOAN: "Minding your own business is like minding your own body: it's the shortest way to make yourself sick. […] it is God's business we are here to do: not our own." (2.169)
Joan seems like the only person in the whole of France that actually believes in the will of God.
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THE CHAPLAIN: "I would not leave a Jew alive in Christendom if I had my way." (4.26)
This kind of anti-Semitism is deeply rooted in European Christian society.
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CAUCHON: [fiercely] "She is not a witch. She is a heretic." (4.68)
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Have I gone overlay crazy??? I guess so, but I think that these overlay packs are awesome. Check out this layout by Helen in the GDS gallery:http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com...ll&limit=last1 (PSST, Helen, hope you don't mind me linking you up!)
She used the NAture-ally Beautiful Overlays to blend her background and she did an awesome job!
Here is a new pack of Nature-ally Beautiful Overlays, 3rd in the series, and they are florals:
They are still on sale, too!
And, here is a kit that I am really proud of, Grandma's Scrapbox:
Let me tell you why I am so proud of it. My grandmother died when I was 9 years old and I was very close to her. I have her recipe box, sewing machine, fabric remnants, all sorts of things, still. The page with the recipes, are actually recipes from her box, and many I remember her making. The ration card was my father's during WWII before he went into the Army, The farmers notebook was my grandfather's, the envelope was a letter to my grandfather from the local bank, the buttons remind me of the button necklaces that I used to make with my grandmother, and the flower is significant because she always had a beautiful garden. I think this kit will be great for heritage layouts and I hope you enjoy using it as much as I enjoyed making it.


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Looking at a new Gas Furnace and AC system. I will indemnify myself saying that I built houses with my brother when I was a youngster so I have a little bit of knowledge of what is going on. But just a ittle. Bought the $50 homeowner version of HVAC-Calc and ran several load calculations. My guess is that all the SW out there has somewhat of a subjectivity parameter( I call it voodoo) where you can with reasonable confidence have heat loads that vary 10K BTUs one way or the other. With that said over all the calcs I did the average was ~80K BTUs put the 20% safety fator in and 100K BTU is the magic number. The AC load was again between 2.5 and 3 Tons so 3 Tons is what I will use. The contractors come up with close to the same. Today I have a 25 year old 120K BTU furnace and 3 Ton AC which blew out at the end of last summer so hence I am replacing the pair figuring the 25 year old furnace does not owe me a dime but I am living on borrowed time. So that is where I am. Below is what I have had a contractor quote me. I have had a couple but this is where I am leaning the prices being in New Jersey is basiclly Bend over Rover from everyone. So I need to make sure the AC and furnace are properly mated in my opinion. Furnace Carrier 59TN6 100K BTU 10/5 warranty My initial concern is that the units are Infinity and I will not be able to explioit them with the Arzel zoning. Not sure how much of a premium is in the Infinity pricing but if there were a non-Infinity set which delivered the same performance I would look at that I have the contractor looking for that. I have some issues with air flow upstairs and a Family Room on a slab where the zoning appears( the operative word is appears) will help. I am not foolish enough to think that it will suddenly be a perfect environment but any improvement will be worth the price. The house is probably like a million others where the contractor put a single furnace in the basement with single trunk with feeds to everywhere with no concern as long as some point in time the house got hot enough near the thermostat to satisfy the setting. Can someone comment on whether it is worth the Infinity pricing when I am not exploiting it. Contractor says Infinity zoning would add considerably expense for the same deliverable as the Arzel. I did a cursury check and it appears he is not misleading me. Any duct work with the way the house is built would be a considerable expense just looking at it with past experience. I may have to look at other manufacturers but I want to stay as local as I can and this contractor appears(there is that word again)to have a conscience with a pretty impressive no small print money back guarentee with ample references. |
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- Posted by tigerdunes (My Page) on Mon, Feb 25, 13 at 13:35
What size home? What is your location? A 100 KBTU high eff furnace with just a 3 ton AC seems odd? You are aware that Infinity zoning is considered the best integrated system in the residential marketplace. I certainly would reconsider since you are What is the layout/design of your home and how many zones do you plan on? IMO |
How large is your house? Where are you located in NJ? Is the contractor a Carrier Factory Authorized dealer? Have you discussed the Carrier rebates? If the load calculation was done correctly, then you should not be adding a 20% safety factor. This defeats the purpose of doing a load calculation. Most single family homes in NJ will do fine with a 80K BTU 95% AFUE furnace. You are probably oversized at 100K BTU. The Infinity is Carrier's best equipment. You should get the Infinity controller. This will also qualify you for the rebate. Carrier usually starts the rebates in early March. If you are going to do zoning, then you should spend the extra money on the Infinity equipment. I am suspicious of a contractor who would discourage you from doing this. What price quote did you get? What are you doing about a media filter? |
- Posted by Joe_Jersey (My Page) on Mon, Feb 25, 13 at 15:14
House is 30 x 35 basement 1st floor and second floor so 2100 sq ft 1st and second floor. I also have a family room which is 20 x 13 260 sq ft on a slab off the kitchen. The duct work for the familiy room has it's own trunk off the furnace and it goes up the garage walls and then uses flex ducting to go across the garage ceiling and then down the outside walls to the registers(sweet huh?). 3 zones which would be 1st floor...2nd floor and the family room. There is allot of heat loss in that one room. Thoughts were to put a mini unit but I am over taxed on my breaker box as it is and the electrical run to that room being that it is on a slab is real pain in the neck even though I would be doing it myself. Plus the outside unit would hvae to sit in my wifes flower bed........do we need to say more on that? What is the big difference of the Infinity zoning I just can't seem to grasp it with the online information. Carrier is giving an 800 rebate and perhaps that is why the Infinity is in the scheme. Still an infant project but thanks for the input grealy appreciated. |
- Posted by Joe_Jersey (My Page) on Mon, Feb 25, 13 at 15:18
Mike, "If the load calculation was done correctly, then you should not be adding a 20% safety factor. This defeats the purpose of doing a load calculation. " That's exactly what I thought. However the SW which I purchased clearly states to use a 20-25% safety factor. Go figure. |
- Posted by Joe_Jersey (My Page) on Mon, Feb 25, 13 at 15:26
Some more answers to the questions. House is in Northwest Jersey near the PA border. Front faces NW and the Family room has an 8x5 window facing SE which seems to make a big difference in the calculations. I will have an Aprilair media filter |
Joe: First I agree with Mike & Tiger. I question the integrity of a contractor that would propose Infinity without the Infinity controller. That's a deal breaker for me. I would never deal with that person again unless he fully understood that we can 'argue' about price but that there's 'no compromise' when it comes to doing things right the first time. $800.00 rebate seems low for that combination, but that may be a regional thing. Depending on the cost of energy, you might consider a HP over an A/C unit. The difference the Infinity controller will make is that it's a 'Communicating Interface Unit'. There will be 2-way communications between the controller and the gas furnace and the A/C unit. This will enable the controller to be as 'Smart' as it can in that it 'Learns' from previous cycles to make the next one as efficient as possible. This also means 'Smart Recoveries' with setbacks of more than 2F. The Infinity controller will also allow for 'Demand Defrost' should you choose to install a HP. Among other things, the Honeywell controller will not be able to do all these things. SR |
- Posted by Joe_Jersey (My Page) on Mon, Feb 25, 13 at 17:49
Thanks for the info guys. Can any of you comment on the effort to do carrier zoning as opposed to Arzel being that this will be a retrofit? |
The Carrier rebate is usually larger when the Infinity controller is included. The larger rebate offsets most of the cost of the controller. The effort to install either zoning equipment should be the same. Many HVAC contractors don't have the expertise to properly install a zoning system. I suggest you talk to additional contractors before making a final decision. |
- Posted by Joe_Jersey (My Page) on Wed, Feb 27, 13 at 8:30
In defense of the contractor he mentioned up front we would be losing some of the Infinity Control benefits by not purchasing the Control board. I have had another person look at the ducting and to incorporate the Infinity zoning would take extensive rework since there is absolutely to room to add any new trunks which going by the Infinity zoning design "to do it correctly" it would take additional trunks. For some reason we can't get the older Carrier 58x non Infinity models delivered here which would have the varible speed blower which is an absolute neccesity. Seems you need to go Infinity in this area to get the varible speed blower. I may look at Trane or some other furnace. |
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Some cable systems are starting to complain that too many of the programs they pay for are being given away on the Web for free.
Story in the NYT:
Over on Sivacracy.net is this post where a medical librarian takes issue with the NBC show "Scrubs" and it's portrayal of doctors using Google.
PBS documentary some patrons may request:
At first, the 10-hour documentary "Carrier" feels something like a crazy-long Navy commercial.
The camaraderie of the sailors, the giant metal flying toys, aimless teens finding direction at sea, the nicknames and cool tattoos - it all looks like one giant come-on. I wanted to write an eye-rolling review about how PBS has gone into the recruitment business with this miniseries, which premieres tomorrow at 9 p.m. on Channel 2. Vibrant with panoramic shots of the shining sea, "Carrier" starts out like a high-def paean to American military adventure.
But the longer you watch "Carrier," the deeper it goes. What begins as a gung-ho portrait of six months aboard the USS Nimitz develops into a more faceted take on sexism, racism, the strains of hierarchy, homophobia, and the psychic costs of living in an isolated subculture - what one sailor likens to a prison. The miniseries isn't an expose or a political statement, but it is a bottom-to-top warts-and-all profile of a crowded, high-stakes world comprised mostly of 18- and 19-year-olds. The filmmakers deliver a fine balance of both elated big-gun worship and humiliated bathroom cleaning, melting-pot team-making and the cliquishness of ethnic groups.
Want to be a member (of the Facebook PBS fan page)? Get with the program!
If you are a teacher, or know one, PBS wants to alert you to the launch of the PBS Teachers page on Facebook . There they'll include updated information and resources specially designed with educators in mind, including links to lesson plans, teachers' guides, video resources, professional development information, schedules and much more.
Recently ranked by TV Guide as number two among the 50 greatest game shows of all time, Jeopardy! has been a staple of prime-time television for more than 40 years. On Thursday, May 22, 2008, Seton Hill University's (SHU) own Judith Koveleskie, periodicals librarian for Reeves Memorial Library, will appear on the show.
Koveleskie first entered the contestant pool in January 2007 with an online test at www.jeopardy.com. By the time the show's producers contacted her in December to tell her that she'd done well enough to move on to the next qualifying round, "I'd kind of forgotten that I'd even took the test," she said.
Odile Isralson, founder and executive producer of Titlepage, stopped by to tell the LISNews community about their online book review program. The website for Titlepage describes the program as being:
Great stories have the ability of bringing a level of excitement and pleasure matched by little else. Who hasn't gotten so engrossed in a book, they couldn't put it down? The thrill of living someone else's life; of embarking on an adventure one will never experience; of discovering ideas or concepts one could never dream up - all those are feelings that transcend cultures and borders.
At Titlepage we feel we don't hear enough from the people who write the greatest stories of our time. So, we've created this virtual soapbox; a 21st century version of the Algonquin Round Table.
The video production is run with Viddler on the back-end. Titlepage is available as a video podcast just as LISTen is available as a podcast. Details about the production team are also available at their site.
The most mild-mannered action hero in TV history will be back on TNT late this year. The cable network has begun production on the third installment of its "Librarian" franchise, with former "ER" star Noah Wyle reprising his title role. The movie, titled "The Librarian: The Curse of the Judas Chalice," is scheduled to premiere in late 2008.
I'm "writing" (if you want to be generous) a strip called Black Shirts about two guys who work on a starship that looks like the USS Enterprise, but isn't. (To avoid possible legal problems; who know, IANAL.)
I'll post a few strips once a week on my blogger page, but all the strips will also be on the toondoo page:
you might notice that I use the same image for every panel: yes, I am lazy.
The Sydney Morning Herald Has A Review of the ABC TV Show The Librarians.
This intriguing series manages to be compelling without being either brilliant or actually hilarious. It's funny at times but the jokes often land too hard and stray uncomfortably into the darkness, preventing it from working in the same comedic fashion as more accessible shows such as Kath & Kim and Summer Heights High.
I think I'll start describing myself as being "compelling without being either brilliant or actually hilarious."
Could this be your library? One librarian is "trampy", the others are "a bit dim", "helpful and gay" and "sweet and dyslexic". Maybe...
...but it's really an inside peek at the cast and crew of the new Australian TV comedy, "The Librarians" from The Sydney Morning Herald.


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Susan Mobely of Romantic Times Magazine gives The Cattleman Meets His Match 4 1/2 stars and says:
The characters are delightful and play well off one another.
The Cattleman Meets His Match
Available in August of 2014
Cowboy John Elder needs a replacement crew of cattle hands to drive his longhorns to Kansas—he just never figured they'd be wearing petticoats. Traveling with Moira O'Mara and the orphan girls in her care is a mutually beneficial arrangement. Yet despite Moira's declaration of independence, the feisty beauty evokes John's every masculine instinct to protect, defend…marry?
Moira is grateful for John's help when he rescues her—and she can't deny that his calm, in-control manner proves comforting. But she is determined not to let anything get in the way of her plans to search for her long-lost brother at journey's end. However, can John show her a new future—one perfect for them to share?
Take a couple of intriguing characters, a compelling storyline and throw in a big dash of humor. That's a story you can expect from Sherri Shackleford. She writes characters that come to life and stories that make me laugh.
Award-Winning Author, Cheryl St.John
A lovely marriage-of-convenience story, the interaction between the two main characters is a joy to watch
Susan Mabley, RT Book Reviews, 4.5 Stars
I have to say that I was impressed with Sherri's artful skills and anticipate that each book will only get better.
Trudy, Once Upon a Romance
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"This was my first time using a slow cooker recipe for corned beef. Maybe my corned beef was different than usual but I like my old one better. This didn't produce corned beef that was as tender as I have had previously. It cooked for 8 1/2 hours. Could have been that the taste had too much of the corning spice to it and not enough of the meat..."


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Jan 7, 2014 6:31 AM by Lindsay MacLeod, KSBY News
The San Diego man arrested in connection with an officer-involved shooting in Paso Robles is scheduled to be in court Tuesday.
Clifford Albert Scott Jr., 22, was arrested in October of 2012 on suspicion of attempted murder.
Police say he led them on a high-speed car chase that ended in downtown Paso Robles.
Sheriff's deputies say Scott ran off after crashing his car and shot at a CHP officer who followed him.
The CHP officer fired back, and both men were wounded.
Scott pleaded not guilty.
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Similes & Metaphors Lesson Plan: How Does Figurative Language Enhance Writing?
In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3-12, students use BrainPOP resources to compare and contrast similes and metaphors. Students will explore how authors use similes and metaphors to enhance communication, and practice using these techniques in their own writing.
Students will:
- Compare and contrast similes and metaphors
- Identify how authors use similes and metaphors to enhance communication
- Phrases or sentences that include similes or metaphors (written on chart strips or paper)
- Access to BrainPOP and projector
similes; metaphors; prose; comparison; conjure; vivid
This lesson works best if students already have had some instruction and practice in using similes and metaphors. You may wish to use the BrainPOP Jr. movie on Similes to help build background knowledge. Be sure to preview the Similes and Metaphors movie to make sure it's appropriate for your students and objectives.Lesson Procedure:
- Project the Activity page for the class to see. Have volunteers suggest answers and type their responses. Facilitate a discussion around the activity regarding the difference between similes and metaphors.
- Show the BrainPOP movie Similes and Metaphors and then take the Quiz together.
- Ask students to pair up and then pass out the similes and metaphors chart strips or papers to each pair.
- Provide thirty seconds for pairs to label each phrase or sentence indicating whether it is a simile or a metaphor.
- Divide the board in two, with one side labeled "SIMILE" and the other "METAPHOR". Have students write their answers on the board (or tape their sentences onto the board) in the appropriate column. Hold a class discussion to verify that all the phrases or sentences were placed on the correct side of the board.
- Engage the students in a questioning and discussion on the purpose of similes and metaphors. How do authors use them?
- Challenge students to find an example (either in their text, in a book, or online) for homework. Discuss the following day.


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Smashing ground
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Program Dates:
December 28, 2013 – January 11, 2014
FOR 285 – 3 credits
Bryan Foster & Susan Moegenburg
Program fee (TBA) plus airfare. Tuition is included in your spring course load, unless you register for more than 18 credits. Students are responsible for obtaining the appropriate vaccinations, including any associated costs.
Junior, senior or graduate student standing. The course will be available to all interested students, but will probably be of most interest to those with a background in forestry/natural resources, biology/ecology, environmental studies, ecological economics, and community development.
No syllabus provided, please contact instructor
This course will provide a foundation in tropical forest ecology for both undergraduate and graduate students who anticipate working globally in the natural resource field. The course will be based at two Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) research centers in Costa Rica, both in wet tropical forests, Las Cruces in the southern mountains (300 HA, 1000 masl) and La Selva in the northern lowlands (1600 HA, 35 masl).
A required group flight will be arranged for departure and return from the United States. Logistics to be coordinated by faculty.
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Welcome to the website of Outer Banks Dermatology, the practice of Dr. Renee Glover, conveniently located in Nags Head, North Carolina. Dr. Glover and her staff provide comprehensive dermatologic care, including a wide range of medical, cosmetic and skin care procedures to help patients restore and maintain beautiful, healthy skin that they will be proud to show off.
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The Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Alliance
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Suite 210
Baltimore, Maryland 21208 # 410-653-8226
# 800-221-7437
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TO: Affiliate Presidents and Executive Directors
FROM: Judith S. Jacobson, Executive Vice President
RE: "Thermal Stress in Sudden Infant Death. Is There an Ambiguity With the
Rebreathing Hypothesis?" Pediatrics Vol. 107 No. 4, April
In the April 2001 issue of Pediatrics, Warren G. Guntheroth, MD and Philip
S. Spiers, PhD,
compare the risk factors for infant's overheating with those of rebreathing
and determine
that both share some common clinical markers and pose a risk for Sudden Infant
Syndrome. They conclude that it is important that health care professionals
and others
who interact with new parents continue to focus on maintaining a comfortable
temperature for the baby and avoid overheating. The article, "Thermal Stress
in Sudden
Infant Death. Is There an Ambiguity With the Rebreathing Hypothesis?" states
that - in
addition to placing an infant to sleep on his or her back - SIDS could be
further reduced
by not wrapping an infant in excessive bedclothes or by covering its head
during sleep.
The authors chronicle a history of medical research on parents' practices
in creating a
sleep environment for their infants, reinforcing the importance of placing
babies on their
backs for sleep. An infant's ability to retain body heat is significantly
increased by stomach
sleeping; the main source of heat loss is the baby's head - particularly
the face. If that is
also covered, overheating is even more likely. Challenged by thermal stress,
an infant's
heart, lung and sweat glands must work harder to cool down. Guntheroth and
suggest that SIDS risk as it relates to seasonality, infection, and the effects
of bedsharing
are consistent with the overheating hypothesis. In colder months, parents
may dress an
infant in more layers or with warmer blankets. An infant with a fever needs
less as opposed
to more insulation from clothing because his body temperature is already
elevated. Studies
have shown that an infant frequently has its head covered when bedsharing,
as well as the
heat source provided by the mother's body under shared blankets.
Since the launch of the Back to Sleep Campaign in 1994, the primary message
for parents
and other caregivers has been to place infants to sleep on the back to help
reduce the risk
of SIDS. Through multiple research studies from around the world, stomach
sleeping had
been indicated to create the greatest risk for SIDS. At the same time, further
risk reduction
recommendations have been provided, including the use of a firm, flat mattress;
of fluffy, loose bedding and soft objects from the infant's sleep environment;
of a smoke-free zone around the baby; and the avoidance of infant overheating
due to
excessive bed clothes or room temperature.
Consistent with the Guntheroth and Spiers study, the SIDS Alliance brochure,
Facts About
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome & Reducing the Risk of SIDS cautions parents
to be careful
not to overheat their baby. "Research findings indicate that overheating
(too much clothing, too
heavy bedding, and too warm a room) may increase the risk of SIDS, particularly
if a baby
already has a fever. Other signs that your baby may be overheated include
sweating, damp hair,
heat rash, rapid breathing, and restlessness. Babies cannot regulate their
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PT's at College Hill will feature artwork by Kansas City artist Jason Needham for First Friday Art Walk, March 7. His exhibit will be up until the end of March.
The artist will be available to meet with visitors and discuss his art from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
A graduate of Shawnee Heights High School in Topeka, Needham received his BFA in painting from the University of Kansas in 1997. He lives in Kansas City, Kansas with his wife and daughter. His work has been exhibited at the Kansas City Artist Coalition, Zip 37, The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities among others. Reviews of his work have appeared in the Kansas City Star, Westword, and the now defunct Rocky Mountain News.
Needham was recently selected to exhibit artwork on the the Missouri Bank Artboards in the Crossroads Art District in downtown Kansas City, MO. The Artboards are two side by side billboards measuring 12 x 27 feet each, situated directly over the bank's branch office. Needham's commission will go on view in October and November.


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The penguins are more likely to mambo than march in this all-singing, all-dancing digi-toon. It's Moulin Rouge with flippers, the jukebox constantly jumping as tap-happy misfit Mumble (he was dropped as an egg) tries to find his singing voice. So far, so frivolous. Two-thirds in, though, there's an abrupt change of tune, Miller lurching into a plea for more penguin-friendly fishing policies. All well and good, but the mix of cute and serious is as awkward as the lumping together of real people and pixels in the Close Encounters-esque last act.
Still, plenty to paper over the cracks – not least the compu-animation with its breath-catching wind and water FX. Elijah Wood is a trifle bland as our fluffy hero, but you can rely on Robin Williams (snagging two roles) for ad-libbed laughs while Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman have a ball as Mumble's Kiss-singing, Elvis-and-Marilyn parents.
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I attended Raintree Nursery's full day of classes workshop last weekend. There are a lot of subjects covered by experienced people in the field,from pruning,propagating to Mason bee keeping. The way they have it set up though,is there are two main areas or rooms and during each hour and a different subject is going on at the same time.A person has to make a choice and they don't repeat.This is my second time,so I've sampled almost all they offer. When first reading the schedule,there was an hour devoted to a lady,Jo Robinson,who wrote a book,Eating on the Wild Side and no other class was going on then.I thought,I don't really want to go hear this lady talk about her dumb book,but I went anyway.It turned out to be probably the most enjoyable part of the class for me. She said it took about ten years of research and reading over six thousand studies to put it together.Most of the talk covered how through cultivation,a lot of the beneficial properties of vegetables and fruits have been taken away.There were quite a few vegetables named,both very healthful and not so much,because on the way from harvest to market they lose much of their disease fighting abilities.There were enough fruits named,that I thought it may be of interest to some on this forum. Brady |
Here is a link that might be useful: Eat Wild
Follow-Up Postings:
- Posted by desertdance So CA Zone 9b (My Page) on Wed, Mar 26, 14 at 14:58
So what were the 10 things she said that you will incorporate into your plans? I liked the link, but what was the best of what you learned? Suzi |
Ten Suzi?I'll probably have to get her book to come up with that many.On her website,10 Questions for Jo Robinson are some of the topics she covered. I'm definitely going to try some of the fruits and vegetables she named,either by growing them or using her advice about getting them as fresh as is available,which she said is is included in the book. I wrote down some of the more nutrient packed ones. FRUITS I also have a hand out that lists a number of beneficial fruits and a little info about some of their properties that I could print if interested. Brady |
- Posted by desertdance So CA Zone 9b (My Page) on Thu, Mar 27, 14 at 12:37
Wonder what zone she is planting in. I think lettuce and tomatoes are OK here in winter, but summer it's just too hot. I have some seeds to try. We have been on our new property about 8 months now, and are trying to repair the damage years of neglect has done to existing fruit trees, plus we are planting a lot more trees and edibles. We just got started composting. Hubby built a nice box for that purpose. The chipper/shredder will be delivered today! I wish every tree here was edible, but some are just pretty. Our pines are not the kind with edible pine nuts, but I love them. Crepe Myrtles are so pretty, and so are the Jacaranda. They are just taking up room where we could plant fruit and nut trees. Your hand-out sounds interesting. Might be a nice read if you could print it without too much trouble! Suzi |
Every year I try to add more vegetables to my garden. I was never sold on this concept, what won me over is taste. I can't eat store bought chicken anymore. I only buy from the Amish, it's so good! No brine, free range, etc. I do forage every year. it's a blast! I just like the way wild food tastes. I love the freshness and tartness of wild berries. Many here grow corn syrup fruit, and although I do like some, the stuff with a kick really floats my boat. Give me acid any day! I think less processed foods is the way to go, and all of us here are into that. I abused myself in my youth and have health problems, eating better has made the journey a little better. |
She lives in Washington,either on Vashon or Whidby Island in Puget Sound. I don't have a scanner anymore,so these photos were taken with my phone on a tabletop.They came out fairly readable. Brady |
- Posted by desertdance So CA Zone 9b (My Page) on Fri, Mar 28, 14 at 10:55
Thanks for posting the list. So all she has on her list are wild, foraged types? I'm just curious........ Is she saying that only the wild things have nutrients and flavor? Or is she just saying "home grown" is best. Suzi |
Suzi, As far as I can tell,both are good. Brady |
- Posted by alexander3 6 Pennsylvania (My Page) on Fri, Mar 28, 14 at 15:10
>So all she has on her list are wild, foraged types? I'm just >curious........ Is she saying that only the wild things have >nutrients and flavor? > >Or is she just saying "home grown" is best. It looks like she has picked specific cultivars for many of the fruits, so not just wild foraged fruit. Alex |
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Superconductivity is a popular topic for student research at Wesleyan. When some metals are cooled by placing them in liquid helium, they attain zero resistance to electrical current. This phenomenon is called superconductivity. In the 1980s, superconductivity was discovered in a class of ceramic materials. These materials do not need to be nearly as cold. Superconductivity is used in applications requiring high currents, such as magnetic resonance imaging equipment in hospitals. Superconductivity is a subject of much active research today. The photo below shows the cold finger of our helium dilution refrigerator.The yttrium-barium-copper-oxide superconductor is the black cylinder with the four wires attached. |
Duncan Oliver (2008), Dylan Drinkard (2007), and Chad Smith (2003)
have worked on research projects involving superconductivity using our helium
dilution refrigerator. They investigated metals such as niobium and
ceramics containing the elements yttrium and bismuth.
Dylan Drinkard is soldering the wires onto the superconductor.
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Employer: The Huffington Post (recently merged with AOL)
Internship Title: Advertising Sales Intern
Describe your duties:
I assisted account managers on the Corporate and Entertainment teams. I helped them put together decks to send to clients as verification that their advertisements went live on the website. I conducted extensive research for a video that will soon be featured on the "Impact" section of The Huffington Post about Corporate Social Responsibility. The video will be produced along with one of the founders of Twitter, Biz Stone. I researched the philanthropic activities, volunteer programs, and charity sponsorships that 20+ major corporations are involved with today. I also attended multiple training sessions, including a session on how to sell The Huffington Post to clients and another about the new types of advertisements that are being sold or will be launched in the future. I took part in a content moderation training session and became certified to manage user comments on the company's website. I also attended weekly meetings with the advertising team and participated in their discussions about current projects.
What did you most enjoy about your internship?
One of the best things about working at AOL was its exciting and fun culture. It was not uncommon to hear someone shout out "Happy Friday!" in the middle of the office. Piñatas hung from the ceiling and a new one is put up every time the sales team has a big win. The people were friendly and willing to let me shadow them and teach me how to use all the computer programs. Everyone was smart and passionate about their jobs and their enthusiasm was contagious!
What was the most difficult aspect of the internship?
My least favorite part of the internship was the first week when I was new at the office and did not know the other interns. I was also a little intimidated by all the new computer programs I would have to learn how to use in order to complete assignments for my manager. The first week was definitely tough because it took me some time to adjust to the new environment and get settled in my daily routine.
How did your experience at Bucknell prepare you for your internship?
My experience at Bucknell helped prepare me for this internship because I was able to use my research skills and writing skills to complete my tasks. After writing multiple 20+ page research papers for my English classes, I was prepared for the in-depth research and analysis I had to conduct at my internship.
How did your internship prepare you for a career?
My internship prepared me for a career because I was exposed to both the business and editorial sectors of a major corporation like AOL. Journalism and advertising are two career paths I am interested in pursuing upon graduation. My experience helped me understand what goes on in a typical office setting, how to work in a team to achieve a business goal, and how to write a succinct report.
What recommendations do you have for other students considering doing an internship?
Internships are invaluable experiences for college students. I have made an effort to get an internship every year at Bucknell and I have learned and built off all my experiences. Each internship prepared me for the next one and kept me focused on my career path and interests. Internships are a wonderful way to build your resume and gain experience before you have to take on responsibilities when they really matter. As you choose an internship, find something that you have an interest in but perhaps don't know much about. Take chances and experiment with different types of internships because you never know when you might discover a new passion. I had no idea what I wanted to do as a career when I was a freshman, but I knew the types of careers I did not want to pursue. I reviewed my strengths, weaknesses, and interests before applying for internships and I was not afraid to take risks. I may not have enjoyed all my internships equally but even the negative experiences helped me get to know myself better and locate my passions. Even as a current senior, I'm still exploring career paths and hoping that I will soon find the perfect fit.
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Evening Gown Barbie doll is a vision of grace and glamour as she glides through a night of exciting events.
Direct from the atelier, her feminine ensemble features an embroidered white top embellished with white beads, clear iridescent sequins and silk ribbon flowers, while a pink satin bow accents the cinch-waist. Her sheer white overskirt gently reveals a pink satin flared skirt, and alluring accouterments include pink opera gloves and cross strap shoes. For an elegant final touch, she adds silvery rhinestone floral earrings with faux pearl drop.
Material: Doll
Brand: Barbie Collector
Origin: Imported
Barbie® first stepped into the spotlight in 1959, created by Ruth Handler and inspired by a German doll called Bild Lilli. The Barbie® Collector doll was a departure from the popular paper dolls of the time, but a welcome one — today, you'll be hard-pressed to find a toy chest without a handful of Barbies® inside. Her appeal extends to adults, too, with a wide range of Barbie® dolls made especially for collectors, including porcelain versions, vintage reproductions, dolls inspired by pop culture characters, and more.


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3.94 / 5.00 4,734 Views"Every day the same dream" is a slightly existential riff on the theme of alienation and refusal of labor. The idea was to charge the cyclic nature of most video games with some kind of meaning (i.e. the "play again" is not a game over). Yes, there is an end state, you can "beat" the game.
Made in about 6 days: 3 code + 3 content + 1 making crappy drones with an electric guitar (alternate soundtrack that didn't make into the final game).
Music by Jesse Stiles
Made in 6 days for the Experimental Gameplay Project - theme "art game"
Edit: there was a misattribution in the original entry, thank you Tom for fixing it.
That game was too simple/predicable too imo (could be more advanced), but not a bad idea
I feel no piety for this man. he has a hot wife and a useless occupation to keep him sane. the game needs a better ending, however the journey is the fun part.
different tasks you must complete to see ending(without ruining the surprise):
easy ones-
1. talk with homeless man by going left instead of right into the parking garage
2. go to work undressed
3. perform action on roof by going past your desk
hard ones- (I never would have got these if I didn't look them up)
4. stand under leaf tree for about 30 seconds and perform action
5. press space to exit your car, then explore
A very true fact is being proven about the typical human's life in this beautifully-made game... about how much of our lives are the same every day. Each day we choose our route to work (or to school), and you and only you can make your life different than the rest of the crowd. I never thought a flash game could prove this deep of a message, and the genius of a designer proved me wrong. Thank you for giving me the pleasure of playing your well thought-out game.
An absolutely genius game. It got across his message in a pure and simple way. The music and graphics were spot on. The ending was a tad vague for me, but then again, it's open to interpretation, just like the ending of Inception. Perfectly executed work of art. Well done.
Wow. That was quite a psychologically touching game. Kind of made me sick to the stomach for some reason, but it's also very interesting. Nice job.


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When you think about a jiu Jitsu / martial arts school, what are the first thoughts to come to mind? For me, and I'm guessing for most of you, it was training, thanks to the popular movies such as 'The Karate Kid'. Someone looking into the martial arts world for the first time would probably assume that the physical training is the 'key' to martial jiu jitsu arts. Many people just see the physical aspect of a martial, jiu Jitsu, arts school but they don't realize that most martial arts schools go beyond 'just' physical training. Mental training and discipline are very important and needed traits that often get over looked. What does mental training and discipline have to do with jiu jitsu? Martial arts should just be about the kicking and punching to defend yourself right? Wrong. Without this mental training and discipline a martial arts student might not use martial arts as just 'self-defense' and could seriously injure the other person/s. When people, especially kids, are involved in the martial arts world this discipline and mental training are important!
At the Seaside Jiu Jitsu Academy, teachers Ryan, Tim , Nate and Zach not only teach the physical part of Jiu Jitsu to their younger students, but also the values of discipline. Values, such as respect and humility just to name a few. These values play a big part for the younger students, not only for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes, but for everyday life. Students will use these important values at home, at school, and the public in general as they grow into their places of society. Since school is a regular part of a child's everyday life, the Jiu Jitsu academy really encourages the students to use these values at school. Ryan and Zach teach their students the value of respect, to treat others how they would want to be treated. The value of humility, to know their personal greatness, but to be humble about it. Just these values alone can have an amazing impact at school for the academy students and will impact other students in the local schools. If more students in the school systems learned and practiced these values, would there be less bullying? I do have to wonder.
Bullying is a major problem schools face each and every day. Physical bullying, verbal bullying, indirect bullying, intimidation, and social alienation are all forms of bullying that children face at school. The children who are the 'bullies' don't have respect or humility for the ones they are bullying or even, often, for themselves. Schools don't often enforce the steps to stop bullying when reported- if the bullying didn't take place in front of them. Events such as the Columbine High School Shootings in 1999 were sparked by bullying in the school. Just last year, posted in the Oregon Live.com, the potential threat of a school shooting came to attention at the Astoria High School, OR. A student was arrested for, allegedly, planning to shoot several other students, and make 'Columbine seem like a cakewalk.' Though it's unclear if this type of aggression was built up by bullying, it does seem likely that bullying played a major part in this situation.
The students of the Seaside Jiu Jitsu Academy learn these important values while learning the physical ways of Jiu Jitsu. They learn not to use their martial arts training against others unless it's an absolute, last, defense situation. With the help of the instructors, many of these children have been awarded for their good behavior at school. And these same children are showing improved behavior around their homes, as stated by the parents. The Seaside Jiu Jitsu Academy even honors their students by posting their achievements on the Jiu Jitsu Academy wall for everyone to see. Perhaps with the growing popularity of the Seaside Jiu Jitsu Academy, more children will learn, not only a form of martial arts but the importance values and discipline have. Come see what it is all about,| 30 Free Day Trial | Seaside Jiu Jitsu Academy .


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Swedish studio DICE is "definitely thinking about" introducing PlayStation Move and 3D support to its stunning shooter Battlefield 3.
We saw the game earlier this month at GDC, and were taken aback by what we witnessed. The lighting effects and audio in particular are more than a little bit special.
When asked whether the finished game could support move and come in three dimensions, DICE boss Karl Magnus Troedsson told the latest issue of OPM:
"We are thinking about it, yes, definitely."
In the same feature from OPM issue 056, DICE art director Gustav Tilleby adds:
"Of course we look at what the others are doing. At the same time, we're looking at what we can improve. I think the technology we have is a step beyond what the others have."
Battlefield 3 is due for release in the autumn on PS3, 360 and PC.
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This event is the primary fundraiser for the Betty Ford Financial Assistance Program, which has raised more than $4 million over the past 25 years.
Over 100,000 men and women have been through the Betty Ford Center, with many benefiting from the Financial Assistance Program.
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You're probably disappointed with the outcome of the Raptors/Jazz game last night. Even if you're on team tank, when your team is tied with a chance to win in the final seconds, a furious finish like the one last night can hurt. I know. I get it. Because the ending was a little deflating, I thought I'd give you this to start your morning off right.
Allow yourself a moment to stop and daydream about a world in which you can spin, jump and slam like this…Wouldn't it be nice?
(via @outsidethenba)
Postgame, DeRozan said he hadn't had a chance to see his dunk yet, but that teammate Ed Davis told him he thought it was his best in-game dunk thus far. While teammate Joey Dorsey joked, "He got that spin move from me," DeRozan said he actually got it from Tyreke Evans of the Sacramento Kings. Either way, it's a beauty.
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The best street style from London Fashion Week: http://ow.ly/p48HS via @StyleCaster
Jessica Alba regularly tops lists like Maxim?s Hot 100 and The 99 Most Desirable Women. We caught up with her trainer, Ramona Braganza to find out how Jessica maintains her toned, feminine figure. With a background as a competitive gymnast and NFL cheerleader, Braganza works with Alba as well as a host of others of Hollywood hot bodies like Anne Hathaway and Halle Berry.
?To me getting fit isn?t rocket science and anyone can do it. Time management is key as is motivation," says Braganza. She says wanting it is what drives her clients to push their limits. "When they have to look good in a catsuit, then you will find the time and put in the effort. If you can?t train for an hour and burn 500 calories then train for half an hour and eat 250 calories less. At the end of the day, it?s just calories in vs. calories burned.?Read MoreLess