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On his "Pray In Jesus Name" program today, Colorado pastor and GOP state house candidate Gordon Klingenschmitt railed against a situation in Kentucky in which a t-shirt printing business was found to have violated the city's nondiscrimination ordinance when it refused to print up shirts for a local gay organization, which he cited to declare that it is the goal of gay activists to force Christians to violate God's law and end up in Hell.
Insisting that measures which bar discrimination against gay customers are a violation of the First Amendment, Klingenschmitt proclaimed that gay rights activists are driven by a demonic spirit that seeks to force Christians to "disobey God" so that they will wind up in Hell.
"They want your soul," Klingenschmitt said. "They won't be satisfied with your money. They don't really want the t-shirts. They want your soul. They want you to disobey God so that you go to Hell with them. It's not enough that they go to Hell for disobeying God, they want you to disobey God so that we all go to Hell. That's the Devil's goal in the end":


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What have I done today to make me feel proud? Is this a rhetorical question?
We begin at the scene of last week's emotional elimination, with Sami telling contestants Black and Blue that they need to take advantage of all their time on campus -- not just for themselves, but for the millions of Americans watching at home who look to the contestants for hope and inspiration. And, in the case of crazy Tracey, for jokes to populate the recap. Seriously, I should send this wackadoo a thank you note. In case you haven't been to a Cracker Barrel recently, you should know that there are a LOT of very fat people in this country. And, Sami says, each of the contestants can play a role in reversing that trend. Thus, for the next seven days, the Losers will do everything they can to help their fellow Americans live happier, healthier lives. By going to Washington D.C.! There are a lot of steps at the Lincoln Memorial, everyone.
The contestants are all excited to head to D.C., with the added bonus that they can actually fit in the seats of the plane. The JetBlue plane. Which has TVs and leg room! And then, majesty. D.C. really is lovely. The contestants meet Sami, who is totally wearing a Jackie O. headscarf. Well-played. And then Bob and Jillian greet them! Sami tells the contestants that they're each going to get to talk to some congressmen and women about their journeys. They'll also be visiting the White House! To teach Sasha and Maliya how to cook with Jennie-O turkey? Bob tells us that if this doesn't validate the show, nothing will. That one's always trying to prove something. The contestants are in front of the Jefferson Memorial, which is a tribute to one of the country's greatest patriots who wanted to preserve our rights as individuals. This is appropriate since as of today the contestants are playing as individuals. They put on their previous team colors. Sami reminds Shay that she's the only contestant who is still over 400 pounds. She's close to getting under, though, and may do it this week.
Okay, so it's time for the players to make a difference...via a pop challenge. Sami tells the Losers that in a few hours Bob and Jillian will be doing a public workout at the Washington Monument. That is pretty awesome, to exercise in the shadow of the country's most famous phallus. Each contestant must get as many people there as he or she can. The person who has the most people exercising will win the pop challenge. They get an hour to round up their exercise troops. The prize is still a mystery, but will involve a huge advantage at this week's challenge. AND they get to take their whole exercise group to Subway for dinner. Each contestant gets a bunch of stickers to identify the folks they round up. And then they're off to terrorize the streets of D.C.

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Desperately need source of fabric for soft stretchable fabric for dolls similiar to cabbage patch or Real looking dolls- must stretch both ways and not run. Friend recovering from cancer and seeks to revive old hobby.
I use Windsor Comfort (scroll down close to the bottom). Sometimes Hancock's carries a fabric similar to this. Test any fabric before you buy it. I have seen stuff labeled as "doll fabric" and it runs like crazy.
Here is a link that might be useful: sisters and daughters - fabric
I've been using this fabric.. it's the best price on the web that I've been able to find.. and it seems to work great.. I make cabbage patch type soft sculpture dolls. It sells on their website much cheaper than it usually goes for on ebay :)
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there are lots of ladies with tons of experience who can help you out :)
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I noticed that a lot of these entries are old. However my question still remains where can I purchase the fabric needed for the Patch-type dolls. I have tried different sites and many will not send a sample. Of those that have, the fabric is too thin and runs when I attempt to do the sculpting. When I did these dolls years ago, I found the perfect fabric at a Walmart fabric department (but they no longer have these). I was able to buy by the bolt, the label is no longer readable or intact. Appreciate any help available.
Hi, try Cr's Crafts. That's where I get my doll fabric from. It's thin just not super thin. Stretches both ways, just has more stretch in one direction. Its called soft sculpture fabric. Hope this helps...
Well, I see this is a very old thread now... But just in case anyone was still looking...
I love a fabric called Dolskin. It's by James Thompson. On their website you can request a sample before purchasing a bolt.
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WSO resident conductor leaving on a high note
It's been four years since Richard Lee began his stint as the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra's resident conductor. His assignment: to lead the WSO Pops Series, Concerts for Kids, several special shows throughout the season, outreach programs in area schools and to conduct the University of Manitoba's Symphony Orchestra.
He did it all -- and did it well. Lee has made his mark not only on the audiences of the WSO and the musicians themselves, but on countless students as well.
The 42-year-old leaves Winnipeg at the end of the concert season. He has already segued into the next stage of his career -- as music director of the East Texas Symphony Orchestra in Tyler, Texas (90 minutes southeast of Dallas). He will also continue to conduct the Korean-Canadian Symphony Orchestra in Toronto, where he'll live most of the year.
"It's a slightly larger orchestra than the WSO," says Lee of the ETSO. "I'll be doing about eight to 10 concerts a year as music director. It will be a more secure financial situation for me than I have now."
"It's time for the orchestra to have a new resident conductor," says Lee, reached during a family visit to Toronto. "I'm ready to move on to a position with more responsibility -- jobs where I call the shots artistically... I know that I'm good enough. It's a confidence that comes from doing this for so long. You don't know that when you start."
Lee arrived in Winnipeg with a solid resumé, having served as resident and assistant conductor with orchestras in Quebec City and Thunder Bay.
He has other opportunities in the wings as well, after receiving a positive response from his audition and interview with the Kingston Symphony. Its current conductor, Glen Fast, is planning on retiring and Lee guest-conducted in Kingston last month.
"I have an agent now," Lee says of the many doors opening for him. "It's important for a conductor. I am trying to make sure I do more auditions. I'm confident that I will continue to have regular work with orchestras of a good standard... as my resumé becomes more padded; people are giving me a second look. I want to guest-conduct more."
WSO music director Alexander Mickelthwate stands behind Lee's efforts.
"He is a very generous guy, especially about my career," Lee says of Mickelthwate. "I really appreciate how he gave me his time and was supportive and flexible. He gave me time to do auditions."
"I really enjoyed Winnipeg and will miss it. The city, the people and such a great orchestra -- it's amazing. Their strengths are evident -- they run like a well-oiled machine. They follow and are willing to go with you."
The orchestra has appreciated Lee's conducting skills and his versatility.
"Richard Lee endeared himself to the orchestra through his skills as a conductor, his professional respect for his colleagues and his genuine manner," writes WSO principal harpist Richard Turner by email. "He brings a real sincerity to music-making combined with a high degree of consistency. His knowledge and ease with the different types of music he conducted is exemplary. He made a very positive contribution to WSO performances."
WSO double bass player Paul Nagelberg agrees: "Richard had the tough task of putting together difficult programs with very little rehearsal time. He did a wonderful job, rehearsing efficiently and always keeping his cool. Richard will be missed by many here."
Asked about special memories and moments he will take from his time in Winnipeg, Lee has quite the list, including the Concerts for Kids and outreach programs. "The school concerts were very ambitious but so important. You really see how excited the kids are to participate."
"There's a lot of music we played that I will cherish," he elaborates. He also recalls the only time he got to wear tails -- when replacing a scheduled guest conductor on short notice in a performance by Augustin Hadelich of Samuel Barber's Violin Concerto.
Lee values the social time spent with colleagues almost as much as the professional interaction. "Those bus rides to Brandon and back," he laughs, referring to the four Sunday treks to the Wheat City for the annual matinee series. "They were lots of fun -- there are a lot of nice people in the WSO and its administration. I made many friends."
And he's especially proud of the progress and growth of UMSO. "The orchestra has really improved," he says. "They are at the level now where they are supposed to be. I hope I have instilled in them what it takes to be good orchestral musicians."
Audience members will remember Lee for his affable, almost self-effacing onstage personality and his strong and confident direction.
Lee conducts his final Pops Series concerts the weekend of April 26-28 (Cirque Musica) and his last Concert for Kids on June 23.
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Diamondbacks To Extend Aaron Hill
The Diamondbacks officially announced that they've extended second baseman Aaron Hill through 2016. The deal is valued at $35MM, according to ESPN.com's Buster Olney, who first reported the agreement (on Twitter). The Legacy Agency represents Hill.
The Diamondbacks initially extended Hill in 2011, signing him to a two-year, $11MM contract covering the 2012-13 seasons. That contract calls for a $5.5MM salary in 2013 and won't be affected by today's deal. The new agreement covers the 2014-16 seasons. Hill will earn $11MM in 2014, $12MM in 2015 and $12MM in 2016, according to Jack Magruder of FOXSportsArizona.com (on Twitter).
The Diamondbacks acquired Hill from Toronto late in the summer of 2011. The second baseman hit well after joining the Diamondbacks and he continued producing throughout the 2012 season. Hill hit .302/.360/.522 with 26 home runs in 668 plate appearances last year, leading all National League second basemen with 6.2 wins above replacement (per FanGraphs).
This marks the fourth extension Kevin Towers & Co. have completed in 2013. The team signed Martin Prado, another client of the Legacy Agency, to a four-year, $40MM contract. Cliff Pennington (two years, $5MM) and J.J. Putz (one year, $7MM) also obtained new deals, as MLBTR's Extension Tracker shows.
Robinson Cano still projects as the top second baseman — and likely the top position player — available in free agency next offseason. While Cano seems poised for a substantially larger deal than Hill, he does gain some leverage today. Teams no longer have Hill as a free agent alternative.
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Rosenthal On Lohse, Prado, Porcello, Padres
The latest from Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports…
- Though Brewers owner Mark Attanasio recently said "there's always a chance" that Kyle Lohse could end up in Milwaukee, Rosenthal suggests the free agent right-hander will likely sign elsewhere. The Brewers are reluctant to surrender the 17th overall selection in the upcoming draft in addition to the corresponding slot money. Lohse, the top starter remaining in free agency, has been linked to draft pick compensation since he turned down the Cardinals' qualifying offer.
- Martin Prado's bat might seem suited for second base, but Aaron Hill is already established at the position. It won't be an issue, since the Diamondbacks want to keep both Prado and Hill, according to Rosenthal. Both players are clients of The Legacy Agency.
- Rick Porcello could benefit from pitching in front of a better infield defense, and he remains a potential trade target given Detroit's starting pitching depth. However, some teams are concerned about Porcello's low strikeout rate, struggles against left-handers and $5.1MM salary. If Porcello has a big year, he could obtain a substantial raise through arbitration leading up to the 2014 season.
- The Padres are likely to pass on Porcello for more affordable starters. Rosenthal suggests San Diego could look to trade for pitchers such as Aaron Harang and Luke Hochevar in Spring Training.
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Diamondbacks Interested In Extending Hill
The Diamondbacks have had preliminary discussions about a contract extension for second baseman Aaron Hill, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. CEO Derrick Hall says GM Kevin Towers hopes to begin more substantial talks with Hill's representatives at Legacy Sports Group.
"We're interested in trying to come to an agreement with Aaron before the season starts," Hall said. "We know he wants to be here and we obviously feel the same way and would like for him to be here. So Kevin and his agent will begin to speak very soon."
Piecoro suggests the sides have yet to discuss contract length or value. Hill will earn $5.5MM in 2013 under his current contract, which was signed months after the Diamondbacks traded for him in August of 2011.
Hill posted a .302/.360/.522 batting line with 26 home runs in 668 plate appearances last year, his first full season in Arizona. Among second basemen only Robinson Cano produced more wins above replacement than Hill in 2012, according to FanGraphs' version of the metric (7.8 for Cano, 6.2 for Hill). Hill rebounded from a 2011 season that saw him post a .246/.299/.356 line in 571 plate appearances for Toronto and Arizona.
In case you missed it, the Diamondbacks recently extended closer J.J. Putz through the 2014 season.
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Diamondbacks Notes: Hill, Hall, Schmidt
It was on this day 11 years ago that baseball's first November game ended in heartbreaking fashion for the Diamondbacks, as they lost the fifth game of the 2001 World Series due to closer Byung-Hyun Kim blowing a ninth-inning lead for the second straight game. The loss to the Yankees put the D'Backs down 3-2 in the Series, but the Snakes recovered to win the last two games (with Luis Gonzalez providing some ninth-inning magic of his own in Game Seven) to capture the franchise's first World Series championship.
Here's the latest from the desert…
- Aaron Hill would love to discuss signing a long-term extension with the D'Backs, the second baseman tells MLB.com's Steve Gilbert. Hill has hit .304/.364/.517 in 810 PAs for Arizona since being dealt from the Blue Jays in August 2011 and signed a two-year, $11MM deal with the Snakes that runs through the end of the 2013 season.
- D'Backs president and CEO Derrick Hall addressed a number of topics in a chat with fans on MLB.com, including how the team is looking to add to the left side of its infield and will be "managing the abundance of players we have" in the outfield. The D'Backs have already made one major trade involving an outfielder, sending Chris Young to the A's and acquiring Cliff Pennington and Heath Bell. Hall also discussed the team's international scouting in Japan and the possibility of third base coach Matt Williams leaving to take a managerial job.
- The Rangers acquired catcher Konrad Schmidt on a waiver claim from the D'Backs, tweets Anthony Andro of FOX Sports Southwest. Schmidt, 28, appeared in four games for Arizona in 2010 and four more last season, amassing 17 total Major League plate appearances. The catcher has a .291/.345/.434 line in 2234 career minor league PAs.
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Diamondbacks Sign Aaron Hill To Two-Year Deal
TUESDAY, 6:46pm: The D'Backs announced the two-year contract today in a press release. MLB.com's Steve Gilbert tweets that Hill passed his physical, making the deal official.
SUNDAY, 8:30pm: The Diamondbacks may have declined Aaron Hill's option last month, but the second baseman will still be calling Chase Field his home. The two sides have agreed to terms on a new two-year contract that will pay Hill $11MM.
Hill, who will be 30 years old on Opening Day, came to the Diamondbacks along with John McDonald in an August trade that sent Kelly Johnson to the Blue Jays. He flourished in his new surroundings, hitting to the tune of a .315/.386/.492 triple slash line with a pair of round-trippers. In the field, UZR suggests that his defense has been a plus over the course of his career, with a UZR/150 of 4.2. His career 6.2% walk rate is below league average, but he also doesn't strike out very often (12.6% career).
Overall, Hill batted .246/.299/.356 in 2011 and hit just eight home runs after averaging 31 long balls from 2009-2010. He broke out with a monstrous season in 2009, hitting 36 homers and batting .286/.330/.499, but has been unable to recreate that level of success. He doesn't need to return to that form to justify the value of his new deal, but if he continues his Arizona renaissance, he'd be a massive bargain for the Snakes.
MLBTR's Tim Dierkes ranked Hill 38th on his list of Top 50 Free Agents. He was one of eight MLBTR writers who correctly predicted the Diamondbacks for Hill's destination in MLBTR's Free Agent prediction contest.
Jim Bowden of MLB Network Radio first tweeted that the two sides would complete a deal within the next three days, while Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic tweeted that an agreement had been reached and SI.com's Jon Heyman tweeted the final details. Hill is represented by the Legacy Sports Group, as MLBTR's Agency Database shows.
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NL West Rumors: Lincecum, Rockies, Dodgers
The latest out of the NL West…
- Signing Tim Lincecum to a multiyear deal is at the top of the Giants' agenda, reports SI's Jon Heyman. The Giants are aiming for at least a four-year deal, which would buy out two years of free agency. Though Matt Cain is a year closer to free agency, Heyman says the focus is more on Lincecum. Heyman believes Lincecum's agents at Beverly Hills Sports Council could file as high as $25MM in arbitration this winter, in my opinion a risky move if the Giants come in around $20MM. For more on Lincecum's historic arbitration case, click here.
- The Rockies will not dabble financially in marginal players, explained GM Dan O'Dowd to Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post. They do have interest in Paul Maholm, Jeff Francis, and J.C. Romero, though, according to Renck, after bigger free agent targets such as Grady Sizemore and Roy Oswalt.
- The Dodgers will lower their payroll in 2012, tweets Dylan Hernandez of the L.A. Times. The team's opening day payroll was about $120MM in 2011. So far this offseason they've added $6.5MM in 2012 salaries for Mark Ellis and Juan Rivera. Here's my offseason outlook for the club.
- Unlike Ellis' deal, Aaron Hill's new contract with the Diamondbacks is not backloaded. He'll earn $5.5MM in each of the '12 and '13 seasons, tweets Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. Piecoro has an updated look at Arizona's payroll, and concludes that they'd need to non-tender Joe Saunders to be able to afford one of the better free agent pitchers on the market. MLBTR readers are split remarkably evenly as to whether Saunders will be tendered a contract on December 12th.
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Tigers Notes: Ellis, Hill, Molina, Laird
The Tigers had already locked up Brandon Inge, Jhonny Peralta, Joaquin Benoit and Victor Martinez by November 23rd of last year. Here's the latest on the team as they start the current offseason more quietly…
- The Tigers seem to believe they can find help via trades, tweets Danny Knobler of CBSSports.com. The club has given up a lot in the past but they are willing to deal anyone but their top minor league prospects.
- Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski told John Lowe of the Detroit Free Press that the Tigers didn't offer contracts to Mark Ellis, Jamey Carroll or Aaron Hill, three middle infielders who recently signed two-year deals. Should the Tigers pursue free agent middle infielders such as Clint Barmes or Kelly Johnson, they'd likely be looking at a two-year commitment given the deals we've seen so far and the number of teams with openings at second or short.
- The Tigers are considering Jose Molina, Matt Treanor, Ramon Castro and former Tiger Gerald Laird as possible backup catchers, according to Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports (on Twitter). All four backstops are free agents who could give Alex Avila an occasional breather while keeping Martinez's knees fresh so he can contribute on offense.
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Diamondbacks Nearing Deal With Hill
The Diamondbacks should have a deal with Aaron Hill completed in the next 72 hours, tweets Jim Bowden of MLB Network Radio. SI.com's Jon Heyman adds (via Twitter) that the deal would be worth $5MM-$6MM.
This post was originally published on November 13, 2011.
NL West Notes: Hudson, Soon-Shiong, Rockies, Hill
The Diamondbacks have been one of baseball's busiest teams so far this offseason. GM Kevin Towers and manager Kirk Gibson agreed to extensions and John McDonald, Henry Blanco and Willie Bloomquist have all re-signed with the defending NL West Champions. Here's the latest from the division…
- If the Rockies are indeed interested in Padres second baseman Orlando Hudson, Bill Center of the San Diego Union-Tribune doubts the Padres would be willing to pick up any of Hudson's salary in a trade. Hudson will earn $5.5MM in 2012, with an $8MM option for 2013 that can be bought out for $2MM. Center also discusses several other Padres topics in his weekly chat with fans, such as the possibility of moving in the fences at Petco Park.
- Billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong told Arash Markazi of ESPN Los Angeles that he has been approached by at least one of the groups trying to buy the Dodgers. Soon-Shiong is considered to be the richest man in Los Angeles and bought a 4.5% share of the L.A. Lakers last year.
- The Rockies aren't going to revisit their pursuit of Michael Young, tweets Troy Renck of the Denver Post. Colorado and Texas were very close to a deal involving Young last winter in the wake of Young's trade request, but Young settled things with Rangers management and now there is "no motivation for [the] Rangers to move him."
- Also from Renck, he doesn't think the Rockies will look to move Matt Belisle this winter, though Matt Lindstrom could be available.
- As part of a reader mailbag, MLB.com's Chris Haft was surprised that the Giants needed to include Ryan Verdugo along with Jonathan Sanchez in the deal that brought Melky Cabrera to San Francisco. That said, Haft writes "it's conceivable that the Giants might have obtained the most that Sanchez and Verdugo would bring."
- The Rockies "love" Jamey Carroll, but wouldn't be interested in signing him to a multiyear deal, according to Renck (Twitter links). The former Rockies infielder is nearing a multiyear deal with Twins.
- The Rockies aren't likely to sign Michael Cuddyer, but they continue pursuing Martin Prado, Renck reports.
- The Diamondbacks have a multiyear offer on the table to Aaron Hill and it expires Monday, according to Jack Magruder of FOXSportsArizona.com (on Twitter). If Hill signs, the Diamondbacks will turn their attention to starting pitching.
- Bruce Jenkins of the San Francisco Chronicle suggests the Giants should re-sign Carlos Beltran to a two or three-year deal.
MLBTR's Mark Polishuk also contributed to this post
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Dodgers Links: Sale, Offseason, Infielders, Rivera
On this day in 1988, Los Angeles right-hander Orel Hershiser won the NL Cy Young Award by a unanimous vote after going 23-8 with a 2.31 ERA. Here are a few items of note regarding the Dodgers …
- Tom Golisano, the former owner of the NHL's Buffalo Sabres, is preparing a bid to purchase the Dodgers, according to Craig Karmin and Matthew Futterman of the Wall Street Journal. Golisano is "one of the first to declare an interest in buying the franchise who actually has the money to pull off the transaction," according to the report.
- Outgoing owner Frank McCourt hasn't told GM Ned Colletti not to spend on free agents — even ones of Prince Fielder's caliber — this offseason, a source tells Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times.
- The Dodgers are "aggressively pursuing" infielders and are also interested in acquiring a catcher and starting pitchers, Major League sources tell Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com. Los Angeles is targeting Clint Barmes, Aaron Hill and Mark Ellis to play second base and/or a utility position.
- Juan Rivera's new contract with the Dodgers could be worth as much as $9MM over the next two seasons, according to Hernandez. The outfielder is guaranteed $4MM in 2012, with a $4MM option or $500K buyout for 2013, and he can earn as much as $500K in each of the next two seasons depending on his number of at-bats.
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Last Friday, while I was at the Toby Keith show, I was introducing myself to many of our listeners, and I was being asked the same questions over and over. Where did you come from? Where did you use to live? Now I'm not complaining about the question, in fact, that is a very good question to ask someone.
Here is the thing. While I was answering these questions, I realized that I have lived in 3 states, and have had to travel a lot to visit family and friends. I also have met a lot of people, with a ton of different stories. It's funny, when you talk to people and really listen to them, and hear what they have to say, you being to feel like you have known them your entire life, and their stories start to have this feeling, that you were there with them when they happened.
While meeting all these individuals, I met a trucker named Jeff. Jeff told me that his life is on the road, so he is not able to be home with his family as much as he would like to. As I started to reflect on all these thoughts and stories, the song just popped into my head, Johnny Cash: I've Been Everywhere.
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FCW's sister publication GCN cited a recent report from International Data Corp. that said on average, government agencies spend around 75 percent of their IT budget on operating and maintaining legacy systems, with the rest going to modernizations or new IT. DHS puts just more than 16 percent of its annual IT budget toward new systems and modernization.
The study said even though DHS has seen significant progress with some infrastructure efforts, including data center consolidation and the 2011 creation of its OneNet wide-area network, IT difficulties remain.
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You appear to be one of the biggest racist on this thread asswipe. I didn't care what color he was when I voted. I just knew he cared more about the American people than any sorry excuse for a candidate you repukes could muster up. He is not the first black President you idiot. He is mixed. Half black and half white. That is what bothers you most I suspect. You repukes should spend more time trying to find a good candidate (if you can find one in your desparate attempts) instead of bumping your gums whining for another four years. You people are pathetic, and you are about the worst on here. Now go baaaaaaaaaaaa like a good little faux box sheeple/lemming that you are. Don't forget to take your head meds space case.
'Fox News Sunday' to Host Kentucky Senate Debate
"Fox News Sunday" is heading to Louisville, Ky. Jack Conway, Kentucky's attorney general and the Democratic candidate for Senate , and Rand Paul, the Republican nominee and son of Representative Ron Paul, Republican of Texas, have agreed to a live debate on "Fox News Sunday" on Oct.3 at 9 a.m. (Eastern time).Read more
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#81531 Feb 19, 2013
This is stunning, this entire sequester was OBAMAS IDEA, and now he is BLAMING SOMEONE ELSE, and his SHEEPLE are just going BAAAAAAAA, I wonder if the crisis he created to force the repubs to bow to his mightness is backfiring on him,'he running scared cuz the repubs are not backing down now!
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Obama warns looming sequester would devastate economy
President Barack Obama used his bully pulpit Tuesday to warn of calamitous consequences for the U.S. economy should the automatic spending cuts known as the sequester go into effect next Friday.
The president warned that the automatic cuts, totaling about $85 billion over the course of this year, would prompt job losses, weakened national security and canceled government services among other consequences.
#81532 Feb 19, 2013
only three, but that is a lot to you, baaaaaa
#81533 Feb 19, 2013
you just described barack hussein,
#81534 Feb 19, 2013
Just ask George Soros and the Saudi Arab king, they own one.
Bought and paid for out of blood money, the leader of America 2013, aka as the socialist in the WH.
Who needs Communists when the WH is infiltrated with them.
#81535 Feb 19, 2013
and then oblamer went on to 'have no solution', ROTFL,
the only thing not funny about this is that there are real people at the end of these economic disasters, man, I'm sure glad we got a celebrity in the w.h., otherwise we might be in real trouble,
So these cuts are not smart, they are not fair, they will hurt our economy, they will add hundreds of thousands of Americans to the unemployment rolls, Obama said in a statement at the White House.This is not an abstraction; people will lose their jobs. The unemployment rate might tick up again.
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President Barack Obama voices harsh words toward Republican lawmakers Tuesday while speaking about looming budget cuts.
The speech featured no new, concrete proposal from the president detailing how he would prefer for Congress to replace the sequester.
#81536 Feb 19, 2013
Above post is an excellent sum-up of the liberals. Don't ya think?
#81537 Feb 19, 2013
Lies, more lies and much more lies.
It was Obama who was bought by the terrorist arabs, er I mean the peace loving muslims.
....just ask the bros. as in Al Qaeda, they won't mind if you ask them.
#81538 Feb 19, 2013
Obama care was upheld by court because government can collect taxes...Obama care is nothing but taxes...government CAN'T FORCE you to buy anything! Why then, if you don't have private insurance, you MUST take HMO...doctors working for the government and taking orders from the government? Letters will be sent to everyone in April...you have 60 days to make a decision, and if you don't, government is going to chose HMO plan for you! In that case anyone receiving in home care, is going to lose it and you have to start with request all over again!
Again, government can't make you buy anything you don't want to, but YES they CAN. They found way around it! Poor people, old and disabled are going to suffer the most ...
This is only the beginning ...
Doctors taking orders from the government, don't work for YOU... if they don't go by the government rules, they're going to be penalized.
Is our politicians going to be on HMO?????
Obama is playing golf with Tiger Woods, his wife is having fun in Aspen, CO...and you eat top ramen and fight here for what? Your rights, your freedom?
"FUNDAMENTALLY WE ARE GOING TO TRANSFORM AMERICA", what does it mean, liberals ...anyone?
#81539 Feb 19, 2013
Lies, you hypocrite liar.
#81540 Feb 19, 2013
Your buddy Rand Paul is a WAR CRIMINAL!
#81541 Feb 19, 2013
Oh now, another "excuse card"....its the voting machines. Liberals are innocent.
What is the next card to be played?
The commode card: "the commode was full of crap and so this made me crappy."
#81542 Feb 19, 2013
Get a grip on how the world really works instead of supporting a Zionist Globalist Puppet Rand Paul!
#81543 Feb 19, 2013
Fool! It was run by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and MOSSAD as well!
#81544 Feb 19, 2013
You are a Hypocrite Liar!
#81545 Feb 19, 2013
"Excuse card" in play.
How to play this game:
1. Adults over 18 lacking in common sense and irresponsibility.
2. Liberal or worse...idolatry of Obama liberation.
3. Low information client.
4. Believes he/she or it is a victim and entitle to anything free to them but some poor middle class working gent pays for it.
5. Needs lobotomy to improve brain activity.
6. Every response to an inquiry or question is liar, pos, hatemonger, racist, etc.
7. Easy to play, just bunk the responsibility and common logic of everything....in otherwise, continue on in a Zombie-like state.
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#81546 Feb 19, 2013
What part about Canada being the US's number one supplier of oil do you not understand? Canada ships more oil to the US then any other nation. Hello, Hello !!!!!!!!!!
#81547 Feb 19, 2013
I am a Conservative Libertarian NOT a Liberal!
#81548 Feb 19, 2013
Another post you fail to respond to with facts.
Obama, I see why you need that teleprompter.
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However, my main concern is that last week i noticed that when a do a squat and start to come back up again my left knee makes a scrunching noise sort of like screwing up a packet of crisps. Does anyone know what the problem could be? Ive googled this and it says i could have Osteoarthritis.
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Consumers today are turning to manufacturers` web sites for product information before they even begin thinking about where to buy something. They return to the manufacturer`s site during and even after the sales cycle for support, related purchases and information. According to Forrester Research, 77% of consumers expect manufacturer web sites to have the best product information and 75% say they should be useful for post-purchase information. Suddenly, manufacturers find themselves in a position to influence sales and customer satisfaction in a way that never has been available to them before. Yet, the majority of their sites do not take advantage of the opportunity to interact directly with consumers.
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Initially, consumers visit manufacturers` sites to find detailed product information with which to make a purchasing decision. After the sale, consumers return for support, accessories, and opportunities to get the most from the product they`ve purchased. Meanwhile, manufacturers are looking for ways to establish stronger relationships with those consumers to build their brand and to influence the decision. Later, manufacturers want to extend the relationship that has been created by the purchase, foster loyalty and better understand the consumer`s needs and preferences.
In short, what the consumer seeks is a perfect complement to what the manufacturer desires: interaction. They want to talk with each other. This type of organized--often personalized--dialogue happens frequently and naturally for retailers, but not for most manufacturers. Whether manufacturers sell only via retail partners or also directly to consumers, they stand to learn a considerable amount from retailers about connecting with customers.
Before the sale, manufacturers have a number of advantages over their retail partners and dealers to support the consumer`s needs. They can provide deeper knowledge about a specific product than a mass retailer can. A big-box store--or online mass merchant--is unlikely to spend hours preparing expansive data about just one of the items on its shelf, but the product`s manufacturer does. Manufacturers can also provide a much richer experience than they currently offer, similar to those of specialty retail sites, incorporating product reviews, user ratings, virtual tours of products and enhanced imagery.
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Manufacturers should also present product comparisons within their lineup, laying out all the models and options in an attractive and easy-to-use manner. Properly constructed, these comparisons can help the manufacturer guide consumers to the value and benefits of the products that best meet their needs.
While some manufacturers sell directly to consumers, others prefer to use the online channel to generate leads for their dealers and retail partners. Many of these sites, however, don`t compel the user to take the actions necessary to generate a lead. They may lead the visitor through online product configuration, option selection, and rendering of a customized image but then that`s it--a dead end. Retailers know when to present the call for action, and manufacturers need to do the same. They can show consumers which retailers have the product in stock and the price at each location, provide a printer-friendly tear-sheet, ask the online shopper to submit a quote request or even offer live chat with a customer-service representative.
Knowing that consumers visit their sites to explore product lines, manufacturers should provide useful navigation and search options. The best retail sites offer multiple ways to move from the home page to the product page, allowing the user to browse by price range, color, occasion and other criteria. They also leverage advanced search capabilities on their sites to merchandise more effectively to consumers. These options are less common among manufacturers` web sites, but consumers appreciate them and are more likely to find the products they want with the help of these tools.
Like retailers, manufacturers should take advantage of promotions. Consumers often find discounts, rebates and other special offers in newspaper flyers, magazines, direct mail pieces and in-store displays, but manufacturers frequently neglect to include them on their web sites. Consumers expect to find these promotions and rebates at the manufacturer`s site; companies that fail to provide them online are missing another opportunity to relate to the consumer before the purchase decision is finalized.
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Manufacturers are resolving this issue in several ways. Those with very strong brands like Sony, Life Fitness, Bose, and Timex sell direct, confident that their retail partners will still want to carry their products and that both channels will flourish.
Other manufacturers offer web-only product lines. Nike allows consumers to customize and then purchase products online, such as shoes, gear, and golf balls. Customization not only offers a way around channel conflict (retailers generally don`t have the resources or time to offer customized products), but also helps manufacturers prevent commoditization of their products.
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I stayed in Residence La Gancia with my husband, 4 year old daughter and my mother for one night. It had a large king size bed as well as a sofa bed which could accommodate all our family in one room.
The hotel room is very spacious, clean and modern and provided good quality of breakfast.
The staff was very friendly and helpful.
The hotel is conveniently located in the centre of Trapani and within walking distance from main shopping street and stores.
The only disappointment is limited internet access. While internet connection is free of charge, for some reason, our room did not have good reception.
Another inconvenience is that the hotel does not have its own parking place and we needed to find a public parking space in the street.
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- Residence La Gancia is in the town of Trapani on Sicily's north coast. It offers Wi-Fi and a roof terrace with garden with panoramic views over the town and the bay.La Gancia is decorated in mixture of traditional Sicilian and modern styles, with colourful mosaic walls. Rooms are air conditioned and have private bathrooms and flat screen TV. ... more less
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"We need to tell the Iranians, this is where we THINK the weapons are. You NEED to LET our inspectors in there. If they don't we blow the place up. BUT, we don't have to send in all these ground troops in there. We don't have to occupy countries."
is that because we can just "blow the place up"? his words, not mine.
he is talking about using drones and other means to impose sanctions instead of troops and occupation of land. "Think", "Need to let"? really, those are "probable cause"?
"cause i said so"? lol...
Cop pulls you over.
"Sir, i SUSPECT you have stuff i don't like in your car, you NEED to LET me search it, if you don't, i'm going to blow up your vehicle."
i don't know when this video was shot, but years ago i would have said to bomb everyone too... just saying... people do wake up...
it is pretty absurd to say "blow the place up" because you suspect something though, you gotta admit. it's not like he said, "they are attacking someone, so we blow the place up" ... na, he said, "IF we THINK they have something that WE don't ALLOW them to have..." which is another absurdity in and of itself. who are we to grant the "allowance" of anything? we must think we are Gods.
I use Blue Wave, but don't expect one of THEIR silly taglines.
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At least in the CIT bankruptcy the government kept its hands and politics out of things. This minimized damage to the taxpayer which only lost the 2.3 billion dollars that it should have never loaned in the first place.
CIT is just another sign of a failing policy. GMAC returning for billions more in taxpayer money is getting little coverage. Fannie Mae continues to bleed out and seeks 15 billion more, all being ignored as the stock market rally continued.
Instead the media shifts its focus to a 50 million dollar insider trading scam. AIG claims it made money after a bailout 3,300 times larger the this insider trading scam. Where should our focus be?
Nothing should be allowed to become "to big to fail". Antitrust laws should break a company up before it achieves such mass. From the 1990s on growing to compete on a worldwide field has been the mantra, but the cost is that it threatens our very freedom.
More of the US Govt rewarding failure.
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Re: Shuttles
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JessDD wrote:
Runabouts were just really, really big shuttles and they could do warp 5, and have torpedo attachments and the like. I remember reading the in TNG technical manual that some shuttles could do Warp 2 or 4 or the like.
Voyager's shuttles managed warp 9 without so much as breaking a sweat (one managed warp 10 twice... but we don't talk about that episode). I guess Starfleet lumped Picard with some obsolete models
You know.. lizards or not, why didn't they just use that warp 10 to get home? The doctor reversed it easy enough.
Or send the Doctor back as a messanger saying "Hey, we're fine."
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I am writing in reference to Monday's article about the idea of anyone wanting to change the name of Friendship Road. This road has history, with the Friendship Baptist Church being No. 1.
Why are some constitutional amendments more important than others?
It is my hope that Congress will pass a law banning the civilian possession of any firearm that fires more than one bullet with one squeeze of the trigger. I hope this is what they mean when they talk about banning assault rifles. I do not need a gun that fires 900 bullets a minute to protect my home.
We almost won the NFC Championship. That's not bad news. That's good news. Look, name another team with a better season record. You can't win them all. Our team is great with great things to come.
Remember Smokey the Bear's slogan, "Only you can prevent forest fires!" In the wake of a host of preventable building fires, including in the Greater Atlanta area, a school fire and a house fire which took four lives from the same family due to a surviving child having played with a lighter, it is very appropriate to add, "Only you can prevent building fires."
On Jan. 15, my cousins and I were having lunch. After finishing our meal, the waitress handed us our bill. As we began to pay, she said the bill had been paid by the gentleman sitting at the table next to us. We were overwhelmed, and our copy of the bill had a note from the gentleman that said "God Bless You."
Bob Leventhal died last week at the age of 88. With his passing, the sports community has lost a part of our soccer history and a friend.
While the shootings in the school in Connecticut were a terrible catastrophe, the liberal news media is silent on the thousands of abortions preformed every year in this country. I guess those babies don't count.
Reading letters on gun control published after the Sandy Hook school shooting, it appears conservatives blame that event on everything but guns. Some insist the Sandy Hook shooting can be attributed directly to legalized abortion, the elimination of prayer in school and teaching the theory of evolution as science. Then they speak out against liberals who would dare exploit this tragedy in order to serve a political agenda. How ironic.
I wasn't going to weigh in on this one, but I can't help myself. There are too many reasonable people who are buying into the liberal lexicon.
I often find myself wondering how the next chapter of our nation's history will read. Will it tell of a prosperous society, where the citizens embraced freedom? Or will it read like the final chapters of Gibbon's "The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire?" I pray the former but am given to the latter at the moment.
How do conservatives get the broadcast media to hold this administration accountable?
I am writing in response to an article in The Times on Sunday, "Feds' immigration program extended," regarding the Obama administration extending the federal 287(g) immigration program. Since the article focused on the opinions and misrepresentations of a local attorney and illegal immigrant advocate, I believe it is important to set the record straight.
I want to communicate my position on expectations of our elected officials' responsibility to defend the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
I found the Jan. 7 article in The Times, "Church commemorates Epiphany" with a blessing of Lake Lanier somewhat interesting. However, in my opinion, attempts to bless Lake Lanier may be misdirected.
Many people are like sheep concerning buzzwords. One participates and the rest follow the herd. Eventually, a buzzword becomes annoying, trite and ready for banishment.
The front page headline Sunday in The Times read "Where have all the voters gone?" Let's go back just a few months to the fall of 2014 when midterm elections were in the news. Recall The Times writing about how politicians in Hall County were concerned that SPLOST VII would not be passed by voters for a seventh time if SPLOST VII was placed on the November 2014 ballot?
I read with concern the two recent items in The Times regarding alleged bullying at Myers Elementary (March 7 article, March 19 letter to the editor). Quite honestly, I was confused; I thought perhaps I had read the name of the school incorrectly, and even more confused when I read the principal involved in the articles. I started shaking my head, thinking,"Are you kidding me? Are they really accusing Beth Hudgins of dealing improperly with a situation so potentially hurtful?"
I am writing in response to the article, "Bullying incidents test school policy in Hall County, Gainesville" of March 7. It saddened me to read such negative words about Beth Hudgins.
I recently read in The Times, and I was not really surprised, what sweet idea America has now: Tens of thousands of immigrant children are allowed here, in the good old u.s.a. via Florida.
Amidst the horror and grief of Selma and Ferguson, I heard a tender story that I would like to share with our readers.
Mary Drummer is right on about Georgia's senators being wrong to have sent a letter to Iran. They are certainly overstepping their place and proving once again that they, of the Republican party, are incapable of sensibly leading this country's government.
I am writing in response to the article from March 7, "Bullying incidents test school policy in Hall County, Gainesville." As a parent of a child in elementary school, the subject is concerning to me. However, I am not worried at all because my child goes to Myers Elementary School. I'm not worried because I have 100 percent faith in my son's teacher and his principal to do the right thing for my child, and those in his class.
There have been some recent headlines about home sales falling. Those headlines are misleading. Housing sales look different from one month to another and from one quarter to another.
If Hall County government/Chamber of Commerce/Hall Progress 2015 could be truthful about the SPLOST, the following is what they would say:
Sens. Isakson and Perdue: As your constituent, I am writing to tell you how dismayed I am at your act of signing a letter to Iran, a foreign enemy country and its leaders, while our president is conducting diplomatic negotiations along with our allies to reduce, verify and contain Iran's nuclear program.
While there are frequent conflicts between what is good for the environment and what is good for the economy, the carbon fee and dividend plan proposed by the Citizens Climate Lobby is a refreshing exception.
The General Assembly considering removing legal ads from the legal county newspaper? No! Some folks don't have or can't use computers. Just cut out something on the useless list. Legal ads are on the useful list, I think.
On more than one occasion, I have taken pen to paper to offer my criticism of your newspaper. It is expected that we subscribers will do that. When a newspaper does something that I feel is commendable, I will also offer my praise as well as extending my subscription another quarter.
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bombed out of our mind
Me, Dick, Dave, and Derek went out on the boat and killed 3 cases of Modelo Especial, we all were Bombed out of our Minds. We said BOOM!
dari Lorenzo T Sabtu, 23 Juni 2007
best one syllable word in the English Language. Can be used to a) clarify a point 2) show respeck or d) highlight something ultra sweet.
a) Whore-Hay: "What don't you get? You have to scream Punish. Punish. Boom."
2) Kerwin: "Dirty Chicken! Boom!"
d) Nuno: $150 bar tab?!? Boom!
2) Kerwin: "Dirty Chicken! Boom!"
d) Nuno: $150 bar tab?!? Boom!
dari the_guy Senin, 24 April 2006
To make money from hustling drugs.
Man I boomed off of that dope homie.
dari A-Bomb TGN Rabu, 20 Juli 2005
what Jack Hamm screams upon hitting a golf ball with his Air Hammer Driver with Smart Shaft technology.
Prepare for take off in 5...4...3...2...1...BOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!
dari Fusy Baby Sabtu, 11 Desember 2004
means cool, awesome, or fetch
ashley, stop trying to make boom work
dari ars Minggu, 08 Agustus 2004
when something is good
thats the boom chronic. get me
dari mickie p Jum'at, 09 Februari 2007
It is to puff or toke from a pipe. Take a hit of marajuana.
Every one has to boom on the crunkle.
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