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Earlier today a financial analyst "reported" that Apple would be holding an Apple TV SDK event sometime in March. We didn't link to it because financial analysts have a lousy track record when it comes to Apple predictions, and whomever they're writing for, it's not media and it's not customers, and I couldn't think of a timely enough way to poke fun at it. However, Jim Dalrymple of The Loop, who has an excellent track record on sorting accurate rumors from nonsensical rubbish, has weighed in.
No spoilers, tap/click on over.
A new content section called "Holiday" appeared on the Apple TV late last night, and in addition to being a collection of holiday movies, users were also presented with banners for various holiday apps. The section, shown here in a photo from Mac OS Ken, was inactive, and nothing happened when you attempted to delve further into the menu, and no apps are for sale:
So to get it out of the way, while I'm running iOS 5 on my iPad I'm still running iOS 4 on my iPhone. I need my jailbreak, the iOS 5 untethered jailbreak just went live yesterday, and I haven't had time to update yet. That's why many of my apps, and a couple of my most-used apps of 2011, other than Mail, Safari, etc. are mainly jailbreak apps. Oh, and games!
Developer Steve Troughton-Smith has discovered that you can install iOS apps on the new iOS Apple TV, you just can't launch them yet because Apple TV lacks the capacity to do so.
So, not only is the AppleTV set up for installing applications (of UIDeviceFamily 3), but the installation actually works
Of course, adding that capability will no doubt be high on the jailbreak to-do list... if Apple themselves don't do it first. (Fingers crossed).
[@stroughtonsmith via Gizmodo]
Apple has an Apple TV apps engineer, if LinkedIn is to be believed. What that means exactly is unknown -- maybe they simply engineered the built-in Netflix and YouTube apps -- but as MacRumors points out:
the internal view that the Apple TV is simply a collection of apps seems to be in line with future third-party expansion.
Since Apple TV (2010) is running iOS, it's probably not a question of whether or not it can run 3rd party apps, but whether or not Apple will open it up to running them.
If Apple announces that much rumored, all new, all iOS AppleTV/iTV this Wednesday at their annual special music event, what kind of apps would you want on it?
When Apple introduced iPad, they let it run pretty much every iOS app made for iPhone and iPod touch (absent camera and phone apps, of course) by boxing them or pixel doubling them. Depending on the exact nature of the app, however, the experience at 1024x768 and 9.7-inches varied from fine to dismal. Luckily there were 5000 or so iPad specific apps available at launch and that number has continued to grow.
Now iPhone 4 -- and likely soon iPod touch 4 -- have 960x640 displays but still only 3.5-inches. If iPad was a step up, iTV will be a leap. There's an outside chance of 1920x1080 or the current 1280x720, both of which are probably workable just like they were for iPad... except TV screens won't be multitouch and they won't be in our hands or on our laps.
What made the 2007 iPhone a breakaway hit, what let it change the industry was its multitouch user interface. It disintermediated physical keyboards and styluses and let us touch and directly manipulate the UI.
Sitting 10 feet away, far removed from 30 to 70-inch screens, acting through some type of remote, wand, scroller, trackpad, or iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad, what kind of apps make the most sense?
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Electronic spying on one's citizens is naughty enough, but if said citizens were stupid enough to vote in authoritarian bluenoses, more power to them.
However people seem to forget that electronic information technologies simply ignore borders. What's to prevent the spooks from Upper Specialbrancha to plant spying cookies in the computers of neighboring Happy Freebia citizens? Saying "it won't happen because that's not their country" is like saying "the Chernobyl cloud will stop at French borders".
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Rashad Ray and James Woodard each scored 18 points and Tulsa took down North Texas 79-68 Thursday to earn a share of the Conference USA regular season title.
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Sean Obi had 18 points with 13 rebounds and Marcus Jackson added 13 points and seven assists as Rice defeated North Texas 75-70 Thursday night.
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Michael Craig scored 21 points and was 7-for-7 from the free throw line Thursday night as Southern Mississippi beat UNT 74-64 in the Conference USA opener for both teams.
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Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched an all out attack on the Congress and took a below-the-belt jibe at newly appointed Minister of State for Human Resource Development (HRD) Shashi Tharoor and his wife Sunanda Pushkar.
"There was a Congress leader who was a minister in Parliament. He was accused of amassing wealth from cricket. He had said in Parliament that he is not connected to the Rs 50 crore that is in the lady's name," said Modi. "Have you ever heard of Rs 50 crore girlfriend?" he asked, during a rally in Himachal Pradesh.
The comment, understandably led to a lot of chatter on Twitter, even causing Shashi Tharoor to trend on the micro blogging site. A few tweets have been reproduced:
Narendra Modi (on Mrs Shashi Tharoor): 'Have you seen a 50 crore girlfriend?' Actually, Mr Modi, we are still waiting to see your wife!
— Seema Goswami (@seemagoswami) October 29, 2012
CHEAP comment by Modi on Shashi Tharoor's wife !!!! Strongly condemn such levels! Thats personal n beyond limits !!
— Ban sarkar (@zishansays) October 29, 2012
Looks like Modi's Rs 50 crore girlfriend remark is retaliation for Shashi Tharoor's swipe at Modi's fake followers. Cheap statement.
— Shabana (@shabanais) October 29, 2012
Apart from the Tharoor comment, Modi also lashed out at the UPA government and took a dig at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh by calling him 'Maun' (silent)mohan Singh.
"Yesterday, during his Himachal Pradesh visit, 'Maunmohan' Singh came, and the news today is that he broke his silence in Himachal!" thundered Modi to laughs and applause.
He went on to shower heavy criticism on the UPA government and the Congress party accusing it of stalling development in BJP run states, with a special word for Sonia Gandhi.
"Have PM, Sonia spoken about rise in prices? Have they promised to reduce price of commodities?" he asked the crowd during his speech.
Modi also took a dig at Robert Vadra. "My dear brothers, you should also be careful of sons-in-law. The entire institution of sons-in-law will soon be blacklisted," said Modi sarcastically reported Times of India.
Both the Congress and the BJP have been taking digs at each other as the Himachal elections draw closer.
Congress president Sonia Gandhi had started her poll campaign in Himachal Pradesh with a scathing attack on the BJP-led government and accused it of not making any efforts to take the benefits of Central schemes to the poor and needy in the state.
Holding his first election rally in Una town on Sunday Manmohan Singh had said the BJP government has not done much for the state, which shared a close link with the Nehru-Gandhi family.
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There is a lot of chatter lately about finding your "uniform" {formerly known as a personal style or brand} and as a branding junkie myself, I'm whittling down my own style into a go-to capsule collection for myself. Since most of my personal belongings are packed away until we move, I've been living off very little and finding that I really only hit my "go-to" wardrobe pieces anyways – so I'm weeding out the pieces I don't need and investing in the ones I know will stick with me.
As a self-proclaimed neutral lover {ahem .. have you seen my styleboards lately?}, I love the classic, timeless pieces and the concept of the capsule is just right for this girl. And, as an entrepreneur & designer, I want an outfit that can take me from being a mom to a business meeting because every day is different.
Here are just a few of my favorite go-to's {I do own most all of these} and I'll be sharing more of my favorite Entrepreneur Uniforms with you soon.
Madewell hat {I drooled over this for a month and it was a total no-brainer. The fit is fabulous and the compliments are endless every time I wear this one out} / Madewell earrings {I love this brass color and wear these just about every day, a great size} / White tee { I need some shirt suggestions, still searching but loved the shape & movement of this piece } / Madewell black High Riser Skinny Skinny denim { I am "obsessed" with this fit. Perfect in every way for this momma} / J.Crew slip on Vans {I have found these to be so super versatile – I can dress them up or down so easily} / Graf and Lantz Grey Felt Tote { If you've seen me anytime lately, this has been on my shoulder. Huge bags are my MO and this one carries everything from diapers to my laptop}
One of my favorite things about my job is the people I get to meet through my work. Here are a two Southern friends doing fabulous things that you should support!
Courtney from Honeycomb Studio is doing wonderful things. I first fell in love with her Antler series when I was styling a tabletop for a West Elm event. The gold touches are just to die for in my neutral opinion and the simplicity and organic nature of her work is one of a kind. She has just launched a new lighting collection as well. But for now she's up for the West Elm Local Grant and I'd love if you'd support her by giving her your vote today!
Another great Southern find for you today is Gregg at Jack Donnelly. Attention & detail given to one of the Souths most iconic style staples for any gentleman, the khaki pant. They have been growing & growing and I love seeing the diversity in the new styles and colors of pants and shorts in their collection. They are currently halfway through a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for further expanding their collection and I'd love if you can support them {and get in on the good deal to snag those perks & pants for yourself!} Oh, and did I mention the company is named after his Grandfather?
I'd love to know what you think of these two special Southerners! And, if you like these finds, I'll be sharing some more of My Southern Friends soon on the blog!
Camo has become one of the hottest prints of 2014, with the Summer trend easily extending into the Fall {and I don't see it going anywhere anytime soon}.
For those of us in the South who have long had camo pieces in our wardrobes, it's a welcomed trend and I've loved integrating a few key "fancy" camo pieces into my collection. If you're going to do it, do it right. Here are my tips for camo done right.
- If you're going to do it, don't overdo it. Let your camo piece be the statement of your outfit and go simple and neutral for your other pieces. Think black jeans + white tee.
- Know when to wear your "fancy" camo. These stylish pieces are not acceptable wear for a dove hunt, go with the original, "real" camo pieces when in these situations. Please.
- Look for pieces with strong, simple construction or classic pieces. This will give you the most effortless camo look without making it look like you tried too hard.
- Add a little juxtaposition to really own this trend. I love how "rugged" camo is, so pair it with a nude heel or better yet a camo shift dress. You can have so much fun.
- Still not sure if you can rock it? The best single piece {in my humble opinion} to ease into the trend is a clean piece of outerwear. A jacket or vest, and consider going again with a classic piece like a trench or anorak.
Here are my go-to picks for camo this Fall. I'd love to know which you're loving and what other pieces you can't live without!
Inspired by the list of the 75 Most Stylish Southerners that Southern Living posted this week, I decided to share a little Southern style of my own. Chambray is surely nothing new, but a long-standing Southern staple for sure. And, totally on trend again for Spring. Pair it with white or a super dark denim, a plaid, print or tiny floral – it's versatile and classic every time.
I'd love to see some of your favorite Chambray finds for Spring!
As a Southerner, here are a few of my favorite finds for that special, Southern sweetheart in your life this Valentine's Day!
1. Mast Brothers Chocolate & signed book (don't go the traditional route with chocolates, give her something she's really going to love) / 2. Emily G's Jam (Because they are "Jams of Love" after all, and great on a biscuit!) / 3. Floral Painting (Save your money on flowers and give her one of these gorgeous floral paintings from Charleston artist Lulie Wallace) / 4. Arrows with Feathers (Shoot straight to the heart with these beauties! A great gift for your kiddos, don't you think?) / 5. Bless your Heart Card (This card says it all) / 6. elizabethW Sweet Tea perfume (my scent of choice for as long as I can remember, trust me, she'll love it!)
The intent of my blog heirloomed is to celebrate things that are inspired by yesterday but chic for today. So, you'll have no trouble understanding why I instantly fell for the sparkly goods at Candy Shop Vintage.
I had the pleasure of meeting the founder, jewelry designer Deirdre Zahl earlier this year at The Southern Coterie Summit. I loved her jewelry (of course) and her business card & logo were just as beautiful. Which of course translates quickly to her website filled with original collection, vintage-inspired jewelry as well as real vintage pieces that she has collected. Oh, and then there is the packaging.
I love the analogy of the name – Candy Shop – and the nod to childhood. Picking through the goods, whether sweet or sparkling, as a child or adult, in search of the perfect piece.
I pulled together just a tiny few of some of my favorite pieces from the site. I'd love to know what your favorites pieces are, too!
Since I'm so inspired by things of the past, I decided it might be fun to start a new little series on the blog … yesterday / today. The series will take a look at things that are chic today, as compared to pieces from the past that inspired those trends.
Earlier this week I got an email from my friends at Layla Grayce showcasing all of the beautiful mint green items they have on their site. Seeing all the mint together in one place made me realize instantly the color connection from the vintage jadite pieces that were once stacked on kitchen shelves everywhere. The gorgeous milky green glass has long been a favorite of mine, especially against fresh white, as a display piece just perfect for styling.
Though I am pretty sold on a neutral palette, this summer trend is so vintage and yet so current for today that I can't help but fall for it. I love that it goes effortlessly from a casual day at the beach to the most glamorous red carpet event without missing a beat.
Have you collected any jadite? Find a favorite mint green piece? Would love to hear about it! And, would love your suggestions for future posts in the yesterday/today series!
Mint Perfection: Earrings : Layla Grayce / Nail Polish : Essie / Pleated Skirt : Net-a-Porter
With Easter right around the corner, this week we will #southernchat about Easter Traditions, a topic suggested in one of our earlier chats. Everyone has their own special traditions for Easter – from family to eggs to baskets. Some of my favorite Easter style pieces are oh-so-Southern-inpsired, keeping it classic but still spring fresh. Seersucker, straw, pastels, stripes and floral scents help set the stage for an Easter gathering you'll never forget.
My own traditions growing up were family events that brought us closer together. My grandmother always put together special Easter egg hunts at her house, leaving little clues in each egg that led to the next. After the last egg, the next clue helped us to find our Easter baskets which were filled to the brim with treats. The wooden baskets we found were handcrafted by my parents and painted in soft spring colors, mine with a bunny and my sisters with a chick on it. They went perfectly with the Easter dresses my sister and I would wear as we made our way to Easter brunch at my grandmother's country club.
This week, we have a special guest, Liza Graves, co-founder of styleblueprint.com. I very much related to the Easter memories that Liza had to share.
I grew up honoring Lent, with a grandmother and all of her sisters who gave up liquor each spring for 40 days and then got quite tipsy at the annual Easter party, held at my grandmother's on a 3-acre lot on the river in the second oldest house in town. It was THE party to be invited to. Ham biscuits, coconut cake and sparkling punch, spiked and served out of a punch bowl, were always mainstays on the buffet table. Sometimes my grandmother & her sisters would get a little tipsy, get into arguments and storm off to their respective homes, all within one block of one another – just in time for the caterer to leave and everyone to proclaim that it was the best party yet.
I do think that everyone has funny Easter traditions, but the big Easter Egg Hunt at a friend or neighbor's house, lent, smocked dresses, ham biscuits, coconut cake and family spats that end in hugs are something that most southern families have in common!
I love Liza's spin on Easter, and I can't wait to hear all about your Easter traditions, too! I hope you can join in the fun.
#southernchat: Easter Traditions (Monday 3/25/13 9:00PM est)
Q1: What Easter Traditions do you & your family have?
Q2: When you think of Easter, what elements come to mind?
Q3: What are some of your favorite southern foods on the Easter table?
Q4: What are the perfect pieces for a classic Easter outfit?
Q5: What southern goodies will you be filling the Easter baskets with this year?
Special thanks to Liza for coordinating this week's giveaway – a $50 gift certificate from our friends at Kayce Hughes! With stores in Nashville, Chattanooga, and now, Atlanta, what better place to outfit your whole family for the Easter holiday than here. Just join in the chat by using the #southernchat hashtag sometime from 9:00-10:00pm est on 3/25/13 and you'll be automatically entered to win.
Easter Style: Rachel Zoe Straw Hat, ASOS Cork Clutch, NARS blush, Happ & Stahns Eau de Parfum, J.Crew Seersucker Dress, Gucci Necklace, Butter London Polish, Sperry Wedges.
On Valentine's Day, what better theme for Throwback Thursday than jewelry?
From rhinestones to broaches to cocktail rings galore, I love the constant inspiration that is taken from vintage jewelry to style some of the most fabulous events to everyday fashion. I love those pieces that feel like they just stepped out of your great grandmother's jewelry box, but even with all the pieces out there today I found it a bit hard to pin down those doing it fabulously. J.Crew is one I think that has led the most recent trend of classic clasps and hardware, and BHLDN is hot on the heels of making the fanciest fetes forever chic.
Who are some of your favorite jewelry designers showing vintage pieces?
Vintage-inspired Jewelry: Loren Hope bracelet, J.Crew necklace, BHLDN earrings, Stella & Dot ring.


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Qatar achieved full independence on 3 September 1971[1] in an atmosphere of cooperation with the United Kingdom, the United States of America and friendship with neighbouring states. Most Arab states were also among the first countries to recognise Qatar, and the state promptly gained admittance to the United Nations and the Arab League. Qatar established diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union, and Communist China in 1988. Qatar was also an early member of OPEC and a founding member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Qatar's foreign policy and external relations are managed by its Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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The Emir of Qatar since 1995, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, has lately been going on an expansive boost to promote Qatar as a foreign player. The first major move in this regard was the founding of Al-Jazeera.[2]
In addition to revolutionising the free media in the Middle East and indeed the rest of the world, the Qatar funded Qatar Airways has gone on an aggressive expansion, which also competes with nearby Emirates Airline, to reach more destinations and serve more passengers.[3]
The hosting of the Asian games in Doha was also another boost to the state which, like the Asian games in Delhi, helped infrastructure, as well as boosting the state's profile. Furthermore, the signing of major international sports stars like Gabriel Batistuta have helped give Qatar an image boost. Players like Sebastián Soria and Márcio Emerson Passos have been granted Qatari citizenship to boost their soccer team.
The first big coup for the Qatari government was hosting a major round of trade talks that resulted in what is referred to as the Doha Round. Although it was just a preliminary measure it has got the name of the state out, much like a marketing gimmick.
The major coup for the Qatari government was solving the Lebanese political crisis. The meeting ended with the Doha Agreement. This was a major breakthrough as more than a year of political wrangling could not yield an agreement despite pressure from the West and the [collective] Arab League.
Qatar hosted peace talks between Jem and the Khartoum government announced an agreement on confidence-building measures. "There has been great progress ... and we now have an agreement," Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem Al-Thani, the Qatari prime minister, said.[4]
Of late, the Emirate has been tremendously active in the global realm. The Sudanese government and the strongest Darfur rebel group, the Justice and Equality Movement, also signed an agreement in Doha.[5] While Doha also took a tough stand in the reaction to the Israeli invasion of Gaza. Following this reaction and apparent closeness with Iran the 2009 Arab League summit in Doha was met with further controversy although Qatar was seen as emerging further with the follow-up Arab-Latin American (Latam) summit.
On 4 May 2009, the Qatari Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ahmad Abdullah al-Mahmud said that Chad and Sudan had agreed to end hostilities against each other and to normalise relations Qatari mediated talks in Doha.[6] However, the agreement soon broke down.[citation needed]
Having been selected to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Qatar will be the first Middle Eastern country to host the FIFA World Cup.
The 66th United Nations General Assembly was presided over by former permanent representative of Qatar to the UN Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser.[7]
The relationship between Albania and Qatar is very good. Both countries are members of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation. Qatar contributes greatly in the investments of Albania.
The territorial dispute with Bahrain over the Hawar Islands and the maritime boundary dispute with Bahrain were solved by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague. In the June 2001 decision, Bahrain kept the Hawar Islands and Qit'at Jaradah but dropped claims to Janan Island and Zubarah on mainland Qatar, while Qatar retained significant maritime areas and their resources. The agreement has furthered the goal of definitively establishing the border with Saudi Arabia and Saudi-led mediation efforts continue.[8]
Qatar established trade relations with the State of Israel in 1996.[9] In January 2008 Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak met with former Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa al-Thani in Switzerland, at the Davos Economic Forum. The existence of the surreptitious talks has so far been kept secretive by Israel.
Alongside Barak's momentous encounter, some sources have said that a senior figure from Qatar paid a visit to Israel in mid-January 2008 and met with Israeli leaders to discuss the situation in Gaza and the possibility of jump starting stagnant negotiations over the release of Gilad Shalit.
Despite Qatar's support of Hamas and its good relations with Hizbullah, Israeli leaders have maintained direct contact with the emirate. In January 2007, in his last months as vice premier, current President Shimon Peres paid a high-profile visit to the capital city of Doha.
Peres also visited Qatar in 1996, when he launched the new Israeli trade bureau there.[10]
Foreign Affairs Minister Tzipi Livni also met with the Qatari Emir at a UN conference last year.[11] In April 2008, she visited Qatar where she attended a conference and met the Emir, the Prime Minister and the Minister of Oil and Gas.
However, following the 2008–2009 Israel–Gaza conflict, Qatar hosted an emergency conference of Arab states and Iran to discuss the conflict. The Hamas administration in Gaza, as opposed to the Fatah-controlled Palestinian Authority in the West Bank, represented the Palestinians, undermining support for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbass. Khalid Meshaal, the leader of Hamas, President Bashar al-Assad of Syria, and President Ahmadinejad of Iran urged all Arab states with remaining ties to Israel to cut them. In effect, Qatar, along with Mauritania, cut all remaining ties with Israel. The conference showed the rising Arab support for Hamas over Fatah as well as the influence of anti-Israeli leaders like al-Assad of Syria and Ahmadinejad of Iran.[citation needed]
In 2010, Qatar twice offered to restore trade relations with Israel and allow the reinstatement of the Israeli mission in Doha, on condition that Israel allow Qatar to send building materials and money to Gaza to help rehabilitate infrastructure, and that Israel make a public statement expressing appreciation for Qatar's role and acknowledging its standing in the Middle East. Israel refused, on the grounds that Qatari supplies could be used by Hamas to build bunkers and reinforced positions from which to fire rockets at Israeli cities and towns, and that Israel did not want to get involved in the competition between Qatar and Egypt over the Middle East mediation.[12][13]
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Qatar provides an option for joint tourist visas that allows visitors to visit Qatar and Oman as well.[14]
In September 1992, tensions arose with Saudi Arabia when Saudi forces allegedly attacked a Qatari border post, resulting in two deaths. Since the event relations have improved. A joint commission has been set up to demarcate the border as agreed between the two governments. Most, but not all, of the border issues have now been resolved.
In 2010, the Emir became the first Arab leader to tour South Lebanon and view the various projects it funded following the 2006 Lebanon War. He also inaugurated an hospital in Bint Jbeil and a nearby mosque and church, while accompanied by Lebanon's President Michel Sleiman and Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri.[15]


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This is the final weekend of the college football regular season, with conference championships and BCS berths on the line. Vinny Gauri and Russell Levine break it all down, and answer the question: "What's the perfect reward for a successful trip to Detroit?" This article also serves as the college football open thread to discuss the games and the BCS selections on Sunday.
01 Dec 2004, 11:31am by Michael David Smith
Sure, Peyton Manning is going to set the NFL record for most touchdown passes thrown in one season. But what about Tarik Glenn? He's going to set the NFL record for most touchdown passes blocked for in one season. Shouldn't he get some attention? He gets it in this week's installment of Every Play Counts.
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30 Nov 2004, 01:29pm by Aaron Schatz
Here are the Football Outsiders team efficiency ratings after Week 12, along with Aaron's usual commentary for the math-o-phobic. This week, we explain why certain teams have DVOA ratings that don't quite match their won-loss records, and where the gap comes from. Also, experience the anger of Tampa Bay and Denver fans as I reprint an email discussion among the FO staff, and a special hidden message for Buffalo Bills fans.
29 Nov 2004, 06:58pm by Russell Levine
Are you an East Coast sports fan struggling to stay awake through late-night games? Russell Levine feels your pain. Plus, a feel-good story in Oakland, some bad tidings in Dallas, and the always-amusing BCS update. Well, amusing unless you are a Boston College or Texas fan.
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28 Nov 2004, 08:42pm by Aaron Schatz
These ratings have been listed as "coming soon" longer than the next album by Guns 'n' Roses, but today we finally continue our look back at previous seasons through the lens of DVOA. In 2000, two teams dominated the DVOA ratings, but they didn't meet in the Super Bowl -- because they were both in the same division. Plus, revisit the horribly messed up 2000 Buffalo Bills, the team that may have simultaneously demonstrated the worst special teams and the worst coaching decision in NFL history.
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27 Nov 2004, 01:31am by Aaron Schatz
We know the Eagles and Falcons are in, but who else in the NFC will stand up and claim a playoff spot? In this article from Friday's edition of the New York Sun, Aaron looks at what the Giants, Seahawks, and Vikings have to do in order to take another step towards the postseason this Sunday.
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Al and Vivek are back to talk about the relative greatness of Jerome Bettis and all of the quarterback changes we saw in Week 11. Plus, the Scramble Mailbag, Best Bets, and the new and improved Keep Choppin' Wood Award. This is also the place for fantasy football questions and discussion.
Think all the college football rivalry games were last week? Think again! Texas A&M no longer lights a big bonfire to prepare for its game with Texas, so instead they'll try to burn down the BCS. This week also brings us the Egg Bowl, the Backyard Brawl, and whatever they call Virginia-Virginia Tech (The Virgin Bowl?). Vinny and Russell have the details on all the college action as well as a thread to discuss college football all weekend long.
24 Nov 2004, 11:51am by Michael David Smith
He goes 6-6, 307. He went to Navy. He wouldn't fit too well in a submarine, but he fits perfectly in the Green Bay Packers' blocking scheme. He's guard Mike Wahle, the subject of this week's Every Play Counts.
23 Nov 2004, 02:29pm by Aaron Schatz
Here are the Football Outsiders team efficiency ratings after Week 11, along with Aaron's usual commentary for the math-o-phobic. This week the Big Three become the Big Four as the Indianapolis Colts make their case as a top Super Bowl contender. Do they have the defense to do it? And just how amazing was Edgerrin James' day in Chicago? Plus, Buffalo is special, Arizona is not, and Kansas City annoys me in more ways than one.


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I was a marketing manager for a foreign electronics company for a couple of years. Then I invented a product called the Sofspin, a machine that removes nail polish. It sold well on QVC in 1997, but I discovered that it needed some improvements. I put that on hold to get married and start a family and didn't go back to it because by the time I could, my heart was set on tWibbles. I may go back to Sofspin now that tWibbles is doing so well.
One of the first things any entrepreneur has to do is write a business plan. How did you know how to do that?
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Avoid companies that advertise online ââ¬â- they're usually the worst. Instead, visit a local mom (and pop) company and ask the owners which manufacturer they use. And ask if they can set you up with a good contact. Even if they can't help you find a manufacturer, they may hook you up with someone else who can help.
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U.S. News - Slaying horrifies tourist town known for Shakespeare plays Obviously someone watched Corialanus once too often, this shakespeare crap is full of this stuff, they watch it and listen to it and see how it objectifies women and glorifies violence and what do you expect to happen oh God oh God where are the parents.
The slobbering fawning tingle-leg dogooders say so so it must be true, the Stratford-Upon-Avon wifeswappers have been saying it for years. "Mommy?" "Yes dear?" "Why did the Globe Theatre burn?" "Sometimes things just happen." "Oh."
There's more to that story, we won't hear about it if the media doesn't want us to know, maybe Drudge will print it, God Willing.
Sad to see a young man murdered - otherwise what is the point here? If the killer is unknown, and the rational is unknown, how can they play the shakespear card?
Savages go to those plays they have stabbings and poisonings and murders in every one of them just like savages going to Edgar Allen Poe rap tap tapping crap readings EVERY ONE OF THEM ENDS IN DEATH WHAT DO YOU EXPECT. "Mommy?" "Yes dear?" "At the end of Romeo and Juliet why does everybody die?" "Because that's what happens dear." "Oh." SLOBBERING LIBERALS HAVE A BARD-ON FOR THIS GUY IT IS DISGUSTING
I'm not getting it ... in any case ... sad story. I'm thinking perhaps he witnessed something he was not supposed to see.
Read what I said "there's more to this story that the democrat media doesn't know how to handle, they may want it buried" Keep an eye on Drudge if I'm right he will be on it shortly. in the meantime, shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
The point of the thread is to mock Harry's posting style. That might be considered kind of "chippy" in some circles.
Shoot the messenger that's the plan, that's what the Stratford-Upon-Avon wifeswappers want you to do the NPR PBS CPB bard-core Iambicrats would be proud of you oh god go to thou rogue
There's no low moonbats won't sink to when it comes to their usual routine of ultra-partisanship. This story is tragic but has nothing to do with politics. But that certainly wouldn't stop a liberal member of this forum from doing everything he can to exploit a young man's tragic death to score those oh-so-important partisan points.
RIGHTIE MOONBAT POST ABOUT RANDOM CRIME EVENT = GOOD LIBRUL MOONBAT POST ABOUT RANDOM CRIME EVENT = BAD Oh god oh god O brave new world that has such people innit I CAN QUOTE THIS LINE AND YOU CAN'T STOP ME IT'S MY "MIRANDA RIGHTS"
The roots of English language third-person contractions are SEXIST it PROVES that English was written to DEGRADE WOMEN, "The king's horse" is a shortening of "THE king, his horse" IF THEY REALLY CARED ABOUT WOMEN IT WOULD BE THE KING'R HORSE THE WESTERN CLASSICS ARE KILLING US OH GOD OH S'WOUNDS OR ZOUNDS GoodBewithye


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Burnley striker Ade Akinbiyi has confirmed that he could be heading to the USA in the summer.
The 34-year-old former Leicester City forward is about to hold talks with Major League Soccer side Houston Dynamo and is excited about the prospect.
"Nothing's concrete yet but I've spoken to the manager about it," he said. "We're just going to see what happens.
"It could happen at the end of the season or it could be done now. The season's started over there but there are just talks at the moment.
"If it happens then I'll get the nod from the manager. I'd like to carry on here, but if you're going to be brutally honest the manager's starting to look for something new.
"Obviously he's going to bring in new faces, and if you look at it realistically it would probably be time to say goodbye to the club. I don't know, but that's the way it's looking."
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Lupus Foundation of America
The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) is the largest national non-profit voluntary health organization dedicated to finding the causes of and cure for lupus and providing support, services and hope to all people affected by lupus.
The LFA was established in 1977 with the combination of several local lupus organizations. Since then, the LFA has evolved into the largest non-profit lupus organization with nearly 300 chapters and support groups nationwide. The LFA supports lupus research, education, advocacy and support services on the federal, state and local levels.
The Lupus Foundation of America focuses on five programs to achieve its objectives: 1. Through its national research program, Bringing Down the Barriers, the LFA is available to direct its financial aid to researchers 2. Rallies for support and advocacy in the public and private sector for Lupus 3. Help make new information about Lupus understandable and available to those suffering with the disease 4. Increase public awareness 5. Support individuals with the disease, their families and caregivers
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Key Accomplishments[edit]
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- Created the LFA Center for Clinical Trials Education which is a resource for people with lupus that are considering participation in a clinical research study
- Advocated to get $12 million in additional federal funding from the Department of Defense and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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The Butterfly Gala is an annual event held by the Lupus Foundation of America as a celebration by honoring those who act as champions for people living with lupus and their loved ones. This event also raises the profile of lupus and substantial funding. The Butterfly Gala is held bi-annually in New York and Washington D.C.


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Guess what? Lindsey Vonn was never going to win five medals.
(Read article summary)Lindsey Vonn spun out of the combined event today with a mistake in her slalom run. She'll be disappointed, but she knows that winning a medal in each alpine event was never realistic.
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Lindsey Vonn's quest for five Olympic medals ended today. Which is just as well, because it had never truly existed outside the realm of imagination.
Vonn will be disappointed that it ended today. When she caught a tip on a gate and spun out of the course during the slalom run of the women's combined, she was well placed for a medal, perhaps silver.
This was one of the events where she could win – was favored to win – a medal.
But if her medal run hadn't ended today, it almost certainly would have ended Wednesday in the giant slalom or Friday in the slalom. Sure, NBC and the rest of America would have been happy with that – one more week to imagine that the fantastic just might come true.
But today is a day to be honest: It was never going to happen, anyway, and Vonn knew that.
No woman has ever won five alpine skiing medals in an Olympics for one reason: It's really hard, maybe impossible.
Thursday's combined event showed why.
The combined adds one run of downhill to one run of slalom for an aggregate time. The goal is to determine the sport's most well-rounded skier by forcing her to compete in skiing's two most different disciplines – sort of like forcing Peyton Manning to play quarterback in the first half and wide receiver in the second.


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Hi all,
I have a 2005/55 Focus Titanium Diesel. Loving the car so far, only had it a couple of months. It's my first diesel.
I was driving the other day and my red light came on with a bleep and the warning read something along the lines of 'Engine Fault' (forgotten the exact message now).
RAC ran some diagnostics and tell me my my DPF regeneration failed. He says that they can get the garage to clean out the soot etc from the existing filter and run the regeneration again, at a cost of £200-odd. Failing that, a new filter would cost me £600-700. He also said that Ford are the only people who can reset the error message (or something like that).
The garage has now cleaned it out and passed it to Ford to regenerate it (or something like that). Basically, they tell me that it hasn't worked and we'll have to go for plan B, a new filter, at a cost of ....wait for it....£1400!
This is a complete rip off right? I've seen the part on websites for £370-odd and the mechanic admitted the labour would only be about an hour.
When I get the car back, is there any way I can sort this without having to pay for a new filter? I've read elsewhere that if you drive it consistently at 2500+ revs for 30-40 mins that should do the trick. Is that wishful thinking?
As i said, this is my first diesel and the DPF regeneration proccess is all new to me so if anyone can educate me a bit and offer any advice, I would be most appreciative!!


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Do I need Life Insurance?
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There are only two basic types of policies: Permanent Life Insurance and Term Life Insurance.
Permanent Life Insurance provides permanent protection – coverage as long as you need it, which means coverage until you die. This type of insurance:
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- usually offers a partial refund of premiums if, for some reason, you decide to cancel your policy before you die. This refund is called a "cash value".
- often offers a variety of premium payment options. Some permanent insurance plans are payable for as long as they are in force (sometimes called Whole Life insurance), while other plans allow you to pay a larger premium for a shorter period of time, such as 20 years.
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Pursuit of what you are passionate about will lead to real happiness. I am seeking a woman who is doing the same thing in her life.
Easy going guy who, at this point in my life, is looking for someone who knows who they are and loves what they do. I wear a few hats career wise. I am a Recruiter, I manage an apartment building (yes I get free rent and it is wonderful) and I am an actor. My passion is acting but I know that you need to have a backup plan so... I am looking to find a person who not only compliments me but who opens my eyes to new and interesting things in life. I don't care how much money you make only that you are happy about what you are doing. It seems to spill over "at home" if you like what you are doing "at the office." I am cool with someone who is just as comfortable curling up on the couch on Friday night as wanting to go out and get all dressed up. A nice balance is good. I might even cook for you while your curled up on the couch!! I like a woman who takes care of herself physically, not because I don't like women who are "fat" but it tells me a lot about what a woman thinks about herself if she is active and healthy.
Movies/Videos , Museums and art , Music and concerts , Exploring new areas , Performing arts , Travel/Sightseeing , Wine tasting
Auto racing / Motorcross, Baseball, Billiards / Pool, Cycling, Football, Golf, Hockey, Inline skating, Skiing, Tennis / Racquet sports, Walking / Hiking
I exercise 5 or more times per week.
I like Dogs
Love dogs but don't have one currently.
Middle of the Road
I recently moved to Brentwood, so I am learning the "hotspots" on this side of town. I love the Santa Barbara area and going to vineyards to test out the vino :-) I want to travel, but with someone. Italy is first on my list of places to go.
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
Love me some Netflix. Breaking Bad, Fringe, Justified, True Blood, White Collar are a few favs. I read a lot of plays. Love to cook. Rather be outdoors than in. Zeppelin, The Who, Dave Matthews, Eminem over Bieber, Maroon 5 and Kanye any day!
I enjoy cycling to and riding along the beach, hiking, going to the theater to see plays, checking out the Getty and other cultural venues, a Segway ride, a round of golf or just relaxing and watching my Detroit Lions or Michigan Wolverines play.
Venus in Fur the play by David Ives and a Vince Flynn novel.
Him | What he is looking for | |
Appearance | ||
Height: | 5'8" (172cms) | 5'0" (152cms) to 6'0" (182cms) |
Body type: | Athletic and toned | Slender, Athletic and toned |
Eyes: | Brown | Black, Blue, Brown, Grey, Green, Hazel |
Hair: | Dark brown | Auburn / Red, Black, Light brown, Dark brown, Blonde, Dark blonde |
Lifestyle | ||
Smoke: | No Way | Occasionally |
Drink: | Social Drinker | Never, Social Drinker, Moderately |
Occupation: | Artistic / Creative / Performance | Other profession |
I am an Actor, Apartment Building Manager (yes I get free rent :-), and Technical Recruiter. |
Income: | I'll tell you later | $35,001 to $50,000, $50,001 to $75,000, $75,001 to $100,000, $100,001 to $150,000, $150,001+ |
Relationship: | Never Married | Never Married, Widow / Widower, Divorced |
Have kids: | No | No, Yes, and they live away from home |
Wants kids: | Not sure | Not sure |
Background | ||
Ethnicity: | White / Caucasian | Asian, Black / African descent, East Indian, Latino / Hispanic, Middle Eastern, Native American, Pacific Islander, White / Caucasian |
Faith: | Christian / Catholic | Other |
Languages: | English | English |
Education: | Some college | High school, Some college, Associates degree, Bachelors degree, Graduate degree, PhD / Post Doctoral |


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Despite frustration among liberals that the president has ceded too much ground to congressional Republicans on the debt ceiling and on other major issues, just 32 percent of Democrats and Democratic-leaning Independents wish to see a primary challenge to the president.
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), a liberal stalwart, suggested at the height of the battle in Congress over that deal that a primary to Obama would be a "good thing." Consumer activist Ralph Nader has said he's recruiting candidates to run against Obama in different key primary states.
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One construction worker was killed and three others were rescued with injuries in an accident that took place at a construction site on Mettuppalayam Road near Subramaniampalayam in the early hours of Saturday.
It is learnt that when the workers were laying the concrete mix, arbitrary structures such as iron rods, sheets and wooden poles came crashing down.
Personnel from the Police and Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services carried out the rescue operation. Fire service personnel using a cutting machine fitted with a generator cut the iron roads to rescue four persons who were feared to be trapped. The personnel first recovered the body of a construction worker Sekar (28) of Ramanathapuram district. Subsequently on hearing feeble voices calling out in pain, the rescue team expedited the rescue operations and found Raja (32) brother of the deceased, Ananthan (21), both hailing from Ramanathapuram district and Stephen (24) of Coimbatore. The injured were rushed to Coimbatore Medical College Hospital.
Inquiries revealed that the construction work was on for a commercial complex with the first level being meant for a car show room. The police are holding inquiries with the land owner, engineer and contractor. Police are likely to initiate action by registering a case against those responsible for the accident.
Meanwhile, protesting against the delay on the part of the police for completing the post-mortem of Sekar, AITUC construction workers union activists staged a road blockade in the morning. The road blockade that lasted for 15 minutes led to a minor disruption of traffic. The police immediately arranged for the inquest and the road blockade was cleared.
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UGA evaluates in-state safety Albright
By Kipp Adams
ACWORTH, GA – The evaluation period is intended for assistant coaches to hit the road to check out potential future additions for their program. While sometimes the stops can be more about being seen than actual evaluation, that was not the case for safety
Cameron Albright
(Acworth, Ga./North Cobb) on Thursday.
The 6-foot-1, 215-pound defensive back looked over his shoulder during warmups to see University of Georgia defensive coordinator Todd Grantham and secondary coach Scott Lakatos. The two assistants eyed Albright's every move for over an hour.
Following practice, Albright expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to audition in front of the Georgia coaching staff.
"It was an honor to know they took the time to come out here and see me," Albright said. "I had to pick up my intensity and try to impress them and show them what they want to see. They said I can cover fine but they wanted to see my tackling ability because I was not in a position to make a lot of tackles on my junior film. They want to see if I can come up and strike somebody. I know I can make an open-field tackle or in the hole, but you can always get better."
Georgia has one safety committed in four-star prospect
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"A Georgia offer would carry a lot of weight because that was my favorite team growing up and my mom and dad went there," Albright said. "It is the home state team so it would mean a lot to me. I visited there for their first practice but if they offer, I would like to go back and spend more time with Coach Grantham and Coach Lakatos. An offer and a good visit would put them up there in my top five."
Regardless of whether or not Georgia offers, it has been a good week for Albright. Texas Tech and NC State offered on Monday, Wisconsin offered Tuesday and Georgia Tech offered Thursday night. Two programs in his top five have also told him they plan to come see him this month to evaluate him for an offer.
"I have a top five of Ole Miss, North Carolina, Wake Forest, Vanderbilt and FSU," Albright said. "Ole Miss and FSU are supposed to come see me this spring and might offer."
Albright would like to take a trip to North Carolina to see the Tar Heels, as well as Wake Forest and NC State. He'll possibly take trops to West Virginia and Wisconsin as well. Depending on how the next month goes, Albright could have some new options to choose from when he makes his commitment this summer.
"I will take a look to see if any new offers affect my top five and I would like to make my decision around June 17-19," Albright said.