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"I think anything that they put a 'sale' sign on, people are going to be more inclined to buy," another said.
Circuit City told us its closing stores are in the hands of the liquidators now and directed us to them.
Linens N Things dissolved itself in bankruptcy court and doesn't really exist anymore. Hilco Merchant Resources spoke for the six liquidators that are now selling Linens N Things' merchandise and the two running the Circuit City liquidations.
Hilco said, "Federal and state laws exist to guide liquidators in going-out-of-business sales and they abide by these laws in every respect."
Hilco acknowledged that liquidators often raise prices back to the regular selling price and then discount from there. To explain why we found prices at regular Circuit City stores were the same or lower for a third of products we checked, Hilco said, "[Circuit City is] continuing to price their merchandise to be as competitive as possible with other retailers. As a result of aggressive pricing by Circuit City, it is very possible that prices on certain items in the closing stores could be higher..."
Hilco acknowledged it is common to bring in outside merchandise for a going-out-of-business sale. Liquidators call it "product augmentation."
Hilco said it was not aware that the Virginia Linens 'n Things we visited was using "before" and "after" comparison prices on its rugs.
So what's the best strategy to bag a bargain? It's not that you can't get good deals at going-out-of-business sales. You can. Just don't assume the prices are lower there. You need to shop around as you would with any other purchase. For the products we priced, we often could find cheaper deals online.
Sometimes competitors that are not going out of business will drop their prices to compete with the liquidation sale, so check them out too.
And keep in mind that the discounts get deeper as the liquidation sale goes on, but the merchandise gets thinner too, so it's a balancing act.
If you have gift cards for Linens 'n Things or Circuit City, both chains are still accepting them at their liquidation sales.


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Beijing Old Hutongs Tour by Rickshaw
Take a historical tour of Beijing's narrow streets, known as hutongs, on a traditional rickshaw (a type of tricycle designed to carry passengers in addition to the driver). See the old Beijing that still exists for millions of people today, and visit the gardens at Prince Gong's Mansion, Beijing's largest and the best-preserved royal mansion of the Qing Dynasty. Then visit a local home to learn about Chinese life from a family.
- Tour Beijing's hutongs (old, narrow streets) by rickshaw
- Climb up the Drum and Bell Tower for a bird's-eye view of old Beijing
- Visit a local home to visit with a Chinese family
- Sip on delicious Chinese tea at a local tea house
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
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What You Can Expect
Your three-hour Beijing hutongs tour by rickshaw starts at the Drum and Bell Tower.
As you travel the streets of old Beijing on a traditional rickshaw with a local guide, you will visit the magnificent gardens at Prince Gong's Mansion, Beijing's largest and the best-preserved royal residence of the Qing Dynasty. Prince Gong's Mansion is famous as one of Beijing's most scenic retreat sites, lined with rockeries, plants, pools, pavilions and corridors. Step back in time to ancient China as you relax in the garden.
Continue on a rickshaw and explore the old streets of Beijing. Get a taste of life in ancient China as you learn the communities built around the hutongs (narrow streets). These winding alleyways are hidden between the city's main streets and form the residential neighborhoods that make up old Beijing.
Your tour concludes with a visit to a local Chinese family home, where you'll visit with the family. Meet with local people and chat with them to learn about their daily way of life. You'll have an authentic experience interacting with Chinese people.
Finish with a stop for refreshments at a local tea house. Sample different types of tea and discover each tea's distinctive taste.
Customer Reviews
December 2014
I had a great tour and overall experience. Being off-season (December 4), I ended up being the only one on the tour. My tour guide, Cynthia, did a great job combining a good bit of explanation and personal conversation. She was very colorful and enthusiastic, and a great tour guide. The driver was also good and worked very well with Cynthia. The hostess at the home-stop was very sweet and gracious.
August 2014
I enjoyed my tour through the old hutongs. My tour guide, Cherry, spoke English well and is very knowledgeable. I like that I was able to travel solo without having to pay a group price. Thank you.

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2014-2015 Budget Information
Through the Fog, A Clear Message of Progress
Despite a dense fog that enveloped Pittsfield and surrounding communities on Saturday, January 11, more than 90 people found their way to Pittsfield Middle High School for a memorable evening: a celebration of the ongoing partnership between the schools and the community and their efforts to redesign the educational system for 21st century success. The white tablecloth affair included a festive dinner and dessert, catered by Café Services, and piano accompaniment by PMHS student Christopher Marcotte. Guests included a broad mix of current and former students, teachers, administrators, parents, community members and business leaders.
Superintendent John Freeman welcomed the guests and drew their attention to a set of poster-sized documents containing the "Logic Model," a blueprint for the District's Redesign efforts that was developed by more than 200 people in the community. "That's 5 percent of our population," Freeman reminded the crowd. As a living document that helps guide the change work in the Pittsfield schools, the Logic Model has sparked many meaningful conversations. "Every time we make adjustments based on input from folks in the community, the District gets stronger because it's a collaborative process," said Freeman.
School-community collaboration has not been the norm in the United States since the founding of public schools. Typically, the teacher and the student are the focus of attention, with the parent as an occasional bystander. But research confirms that when all stakeholders are at the table, the students benefit. As Freeman said: "It's not a duet anymore, but more like an orchestra."
Freeman also acknowledged and expressed appreciation for the PMHS faculty who are implementing various aspects of the Redesign. "People always ask me how the teachers feel about the ambitious agenda we're undertaking," said Freeman. "I tell them that our teachers are at the very center of our efforts. This is the finest faculty I have ever worked with," said Freeman.
The Superintendent then turned the podium over to the PMHS Site Council, the school's primary policy and decision-making body. (Students, faculty, and members of the community sit on the Site Council, with students holding the majority vote.) Over the years, the Council has given presentations about the Redesign, both in the local community and at national conferences. This year is no exception. As a dress rehearsal for an upcoming presentation in Dallas, titled "Leveling the Playing Field," Council members – Students Morgan Corliss, Madison Johnson, Ryan Marquis, and Max Tuttle along with Community Representative Jason Darrah and Teacher Representative Derek Hamilton – took turns describing some of the changes taking place at PMHS, including Restorative Justice, Student-Led Conferences, Alternative Scheduling, and Learning Studios. They also premiered a student-produced video titled "A Day in the Life of a PMHS Student."
Freeman also welcomed two special guests—State Senator John Reagan and Paul Leather, Deputy Commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Education.
Deputy Commissioner Leather called the Pittsfield school district a "bright and shining star in our educational system." He recalled a meeting with John Freeman eight years earlier, in which Freeman said he wanted to learn everything he could about school transformation. Leather connected Freeman with the Center for Secondary School Redesign (CSSR), a firm specializing in educational change. With CSSR's Joe DiMartino, Bill Bryan and others, the work commenced in earnest and continues to this day.
"I rarely see a leader and a community dig as deep into transformation as Pittsfield has," Leather said. He described Harvard education professor Richard Elmore's concept of the "instructional core," and how well Pittsfield has adopted the three elements of that core: 1) higher educational standards 2) increased educator capacity and 3) increased student engagement in learning. "Pittsfield is in the lead in New Hampshire, especially when it comes to the selection, preparation and evaluation of its educators," he said. "And it has learned that in order to engage the students, we must engage the entire community."
Senator Reagan, a member of the state Senate Education Committee, visits the Pittsfield schools frequently, inspired by a presentation he heard John Freeman give a year ago. He now serves on the Good-to-Great Team. "Public education is the biggest cost driver of local communities—it's 80 percent of the total budget," Reagan said. The difference between Pittsfield and other small communities in the area, he said, is that "you have broken a lot of conventions to drive this journey. Thank you for having the foresight to do so. Pittsfield's student-centered learning will be a model for any educational enterprise."
At the end of the evening, School Board Chairman Mike Wolfe, now in his sixth year of service, said he was in awe of the transformation taking place in Pittsfield's schools. Previously, he said, serving on the School Board felt like an obligation. Not anymore. "Our job is easy. It's enjoyable. People are coming here to see what we're doing."
John Freeman concluded by thanking the Nellie Mae Education Foundation, through its generous funding, for enabling Pittsfield to move forward at a quicker pace than would otherwise have been possible. Freeman also acknowledged the tireless work of Redesign Project Directors Tobi Chassie and Susan Bradley, to rousing applause and a standing ovation.
PMHS Faculty Leading Elements of the Redesign:
Ensuring Student Ownership for Learning
Brian Pinto, Sheila Ward, Sarah Carri, Rick Anthony, Warren Billings, Chris Davitt, Christie Dunlavey, Katie Howe, Bill Mitchell, Josh Shawver, Jenny Wellington, and Derek Hamilton
Raising Student Achievement
Rich Anthony, Warren Billings, Chris Davitt, Christie Dunlavey, Katie Howe, Bill Mitchell, Brian Pinto, Josh Shawver, Sheila Ward, Jenny Wellington, Danielle Harvey, Kathy LeMay, and Alissa Heppler
Redefining Adult Roles and Performance
Sarah Carri, Carin Foss, Jen Massey, Kiza Armour, and Susan Bradley
Developing 21st Century Skills
Rick Anthony, Kiza Armour, Katie Howe, Sheila Ward, Carin Foss, Warren Billings, Christie Dunlavey, Jenny Wellington, and Jeff Martel
Engaging the Community
Mollie Messenger, Zach Powers, Jess Bickford, Rick Anthony, Derek Hamilton, Jen Massey, Sheila Ward, Jenny Wellington
Members of the PMHS Site Council
Derek Hamilton
Jenny Wellington
Max Tuttle
School Board Email
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Helping Children Cope
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National Association of School Psychologists
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Community Forum on School Safety
The Pittsfield School District will be holding its second Community Forum on School Safety, Wednesday, April 17 at 6:00 PM at the Pittsfield Elementary School. This forum, co-sponsored by the Pittsfield Elementary School PTO and Pittsfield Parent Connection, is a follow-up to the Safety Forum held back in December that addressed community concerns and provided information pertaining to the emergency protocols in place within Pittsfield Schools. (more…)


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The Colorado Supreme Court has just restored sanity to mining in Colorado. Basically the justices decided that the state has a "dominant interest" in the regulation of mining activities and individual counties cannot go doing all sorts of weird and wonderful things to regulate mining.
At this link is the report that tells of the court's decision to overturned a ban on the use of cyanide in mining in Summit County. Here is a bit more on the story:
A county-wide ban on heap leach cyanide mining has been overturned by the Colorado Supreme Court. The ban imposed by Summit County commissioners in 2004 was overturned by the state's high court Monday.
The justices ruled that local governments cannot impose reclamation standards or ban the use of mining chemicals that are regulated by state and federal laws.
"The mining industry is gratified that Colorado's highest Court has upheld uniform state standards for the protection of the environment over an ill conceived prohibition," said CMA President Stuart Sanderson in a statement issued by its lawyers. "The prohibition would have discouraged mining and weakened environmental protections," Sanderson added.
The particular irony in this case is that local government was told in this case that local government is not the best government. See this link for wails and woes in this regard. Good to see the Colorado Mining Association with it strong conservative bent supporting a more comprehensive uber-government approach.
The other irony is that Jared Polis, the local Democratic congressman came out strongly against the use of cyanide in mining during his election win. This in spite of the Navigator SUV he drives around in. Seems he supports very local government in this case.
Which only tells us that there is no perfect government, only local politics, local politicians, and the greater power of the state and the logic of the law to protect us from SUVs driven wild down country roads.


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Was looking to pick up a few boxes of 5.7 for the PS90 and web search turns up this.
AMM-254 - Ammo 5.7x28 Federal Hornady V-Max 40 Grain 50 Rounds per Box SS197SR
60 bucks ?? WTF ? Other vendors are selling the same for about $21.
This is complete and utter bs. Jacking prices like that due to high demand is completely unethical. Don't give these bastards a cent of your money. Must be the same assholes who own Florida Gun Works.


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If you're toasting to a long life, opt for a glass of red from south-west France. Red wines from this region have the highest levels of procyanidins - the compounds in grape seeds we now know are responsible for making red wine good for your heart.
Roger Corder at Queen Mary's School of Medicine in London and his colleagues used cultured endothelial cells from blood vessels to identify which component of red wine had the greatest effect on blood vessel dilation. Previous studies have shown that resveratrol, found in the skin of red grapes, extends the life of yeast, flies, worms and fish, but Corder found that its levels in red wine were so low that it had no effect on blood vessels at all.
Procyanidins, however, suppressed the synthesis of a peptide called endothelin-1 that constricts blood vessels. "With resveratrol you'd need to drink 1000 litres of red wine ...
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I have one of the most common surnames in Wales. So common the my next door neighbours have the same name, and she even has the same Initial as well. that could get confusing if someone gets the house number wrong.
Is the surname more than twenty letters long and contain no vowels? (kidding, of course)
BTW, You and I have a mutual friend who goes by the handle "AgentSmith" in another Forum on another site whose name begins with R in a Forum that starts with B. Have you seen the thread where he's sharing some of his scenes and textures for D/L?


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Luís Jardim
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Luís Alberto Figueira Gonçalves Jardim is a Portuguese percussionist, born in the Madeira Island, best known for his work with producer Trevor Horn.
Jardim is a cousin of Alberto João Jardim (former president of the regional government of Madeira)
Musical work[edit]
Jardim's career includes music composition, production, arrangements and studio work.
Beginning with ABC's debut The Lexicon Of Love in 1981/82, Jardim has worked extensively on projects with Trevor Horn, including with Seal[1] and on Grace Jones' Slave to the Rhythm. He produced 'Everything Could Be So Perfect', the debut album by Anne Pigalle for Horn's ZTT label. He played live at the 2004 Produced by Trevor Horn show and with The Producers in 2006/7.
He has worked with Madness (on Keep Moving and Mad Not Mad), Asia (on Arena and Aura), Claire Martin (Take My Heart), Yes, Sir Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones,[2] They Might Be Giants, Clinks Turner, Mike Batt, David Bowie, Cher, Grace Jones, Björk,[3] Mezzoforte, Bee Gees,[1] Duran Duran, Robbie Williams, Elvis Costello,[4] Gareth Gates, Tom Jones, Alejandro Sanz, Nina Hagen, João Pedro Pais, Eros Ramazzoti, Diana Ross, Johnny Hallyday, Mariah Carey, Céline Dion, Sir Elton John, Cyndi Lauper, Gloria Estefan, Katie Melua, Modern Romance, Jeff Beck, Fish, Tina Turner, Roddy Frame, Billy Idol, Coldplay, David Gilmour,[5] and many others.
Work on Portuguese TV[edit]
Jardim became best known in Portugal after his appearance on the Portuguese version of Pop Idol and on other music talent shows on Portuguese television channels. He was then a judge on Uma Canção Para Ti (A song for you), a talent show for young people (between 8 and 15 years old) for two seasons. Currently he is a judge in "A Tua Cara Não Me é Estranha" (Your face seems familiar), a show where 8 Portuguese celebrities in the field of acting and music mime (vocal and physically, including resorting to blackface frequently) every week a randomly selected musician.
- ^ a b Strong, Martin Charles; Peel, John (25 October 2004). The great rock discography. Canongate U.S. p. 1338. ISBN 978-1-84195-615-2. Retrieved 25 May 2010.
- ^ Jagger, Mick; Loewenstein, Dora; Watts, Charlie; Philip Dodd (2003). According to the Rolling Stones. Chronicle Books. p. 352. ISBN 978-0-8118-4060-6. Retrieved 25 May 2010.
- ^ Strong, Martin Charles (2006). The essential rock discography. Open City Books. p. 93. ISBN 978-1-84195-860-6. Retrieved 25 May 2010.
- ^ Perone, James E. (November 1998). Elvis Costello: a bio-bibliography. Greenwood Publishing Group. p. 19. ISBN 978-0-313-30399-9. Retrieved 26 May 2010.
- ^ Miles, Barry; Andy Mabbett (1994). Pink Floyd - The Visual Documentary. London: Omnibus. ISBN 0711941092.
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Manage the risks of your corporate credit card programs
Issuing corporate credit cards to your employees can be a boon to your business, helping save employees' time and helping keep corporate expenses in check. But there's always a chance your employees will use these cards to make unauthorized charges. What's more, if you don't detect inappropriate or fraudulent card use soon enough, your business could be liable for those charges. Read More >
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As hard as you've worked to build your business, wouldn't it be tragic if it crumbled the moment you walk away? Yet that's precisely the risk many business leaders face by failing to maintain a clear and current succession plan. Read More >
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Think your business is somehow immune to the risk of getting hacked? Think again. "Literally 97 percent of all companies are getting breached," said Dave DeWalt, CEO of the cybersecurity firm FireEye, in a widely watched interview with the television news series "60 Minutes" that aired in late November 2014. "It's happening. It's just the life we live in today." Read More >


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FC Dallas 0, Stoke City 1 Full-time match report
Posted: July 28, 2013|
FC Dallas 0, Stoke City 1
Walters (25)
STOKE City's first win under Mark Hughes here in Dallas this evening exploded into life in the 82nd minute when they missed a penalty and saw Andy Wilkinson sent off.
Hughes was watching his players usher in a pretty routine and not unimpressive victory when the game took a dramatic twist.
First Cameron Jerome was fouled inside the Dallas area and saw his subsequent penalty palmed clear one handed by keeper Chris Seitz diving to his right.
And then from the resulting left-wing corner the ball was half-cleared for Wilkinson to take aim with a rare shot.
But after mis-kicking some 25yards from goal, Wilkinson dived in somewhat recklessly to try and regain the loose ball and only succeeded in sything down his man.
His red card now means he could be suspended from the start of the Premier League season.
Further drama ensued just before the final whistle when a 20-yard Dallas free-kick was parried clear by Thomas Sorensen leaping to his left to prevent a last-gasp equaliser.
That secured a victory Stoke will feel was theirs by right on the balance of play against a Dallas side showing few changes from their regular starting 11.
Stoke's movement and retention of the ball was easy on the eye, particularly first half, while their general approach play was more threatening than three days earlier in Houston.
And that point was perfectly illustrated by their 25th minute breakthrough when tidy approach work saw Kenwyne Jones and adventurous full back Erik Pieters combine to tee up Walters some 12 yards from goal.
He still had plenty to do with his back to goal but, amid unanswered calls for offside,the Irish international turned smoothly before slotting past a wrong-footed keeper.
Walters himself was at the core of their more threatening moves on goal in the first half as he dragged one effort wide,while later linking with Glenn Whelan in a one-two which ended with his shot being comfortably saved.
Early and speculative second-half efforts from Steven Nzonzi and Charlie Adam was perhaps a sign of the manager's encouragement to go for goal more often.
Then a cross with the outside of his right-foot by Geoff Cameron persuaded Peter Crouch to attack the ball with a header that wasn't a million miles away from making it 2-0.
It was hardly shots in, but there was definitely more purpose about Stoke's use of the ball going forward.
At the other end, meanwhile, Asmir Begovic was required to make just the one save during his 45 minutes in goal when using his legs to block a first-half effort from one-time Manchester United trainee Kenny Cooper following a cheeky dummy.
Sorensen was equally unflustered during the second 45 until that free-kick right at the end.
FC Dallas: Fernandez (Seitz,46), Michel (Diaz,31), (Top,59), John (Woodberry,63), Keel, Acosta, Benitez, Watson (Ulloa,70), Jackson (Lloyd,46), (Garcia,68), Ferreira (Nunez,46), Castillo (Baladez,61), Cooper (Hassli,46).
Stoke: Begovic (Sorensen,46), Cameron (Keane,89), Peiters (Wilkinson,71), Shawcross, Huth (Shotton,73), Walters (Jerome,46), Palacios (Wilson,71), Nzonzi (Kightly,71), Whelan (Adam,46), Jones (Crouch,46), Etherington (Muniesa,46).
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Casey McMurray
Duchene Earns Another Freshman All-America Honor
Pitcher Named an NCBWA Second-Team Freshman All-American
Duchene Named Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American
Duchene Earns 4th Illini Freshman All-America Honor in Last 6 Years
2010 - Junior: Played in 51 games, starting 50 ... Led Illinois with a career-best .348 average, 39 RBIs, 14 doubles and six home runs, quadrupling his career home run total entering the year ... Tied for the team lead with 20 multiple-hit games and was third with nine multiple-RBI games ... Led the team with a .404 average with two outs ... Had a 12-game hitting streak from March 12-April 2 ... Went 6-for-13 at the Keith LeClair Classic with three RBIs and two runs ... Tied the game at No. 12 Coastal Carolina on March 12 with a three-run homer in the seventh and the Illini scored three in the ninth for an 11-10 win ... Went 2-for-3 with a homer, a double and a career-high five RBIs in that game ... Went 5-for-11 in the Caravelle Resort Classic with seven RBIs and six runs ... Went 9-for-20 with four RBIs and seven runs over Spring Trip ... Went 11-for-23 with a homer, a triple, five doubles, three RBIs and eight runs in Illinois' last six games.
2009 - Sophomore: Started all 54 games, 49 in left field and five at designated hitter ... Hit in the No. 2 spot in the batting order in all 54 games ... Ranked second on the team with a .405 average with runners in scoring position and 16 two-out RBIs ... Led the team with six outfield assists ... Had a streak of 56 consecutive games in which he reached base from May 17, 2008-May 21, 2009 ... Had a career-best 17-game hitting streak from Feb. 22-March 27 ... Had an 11-game hitting streak from April 25-May 9 ... Went 5-for-13 with three runs and two RBIs in Illinois' series win at No. 1 LSU on March 6-8 ... Went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBIs in the series finale against Akron on March 15 ... Went 8-for-21 with seven RBIs and two runs over Spring Trip, March 20-24 ... Started Big Ten play with a bang, going 3-for-5 with his first career home run, four RBIs and two runs against Michigan State on March 27 ... Had four consecutive multiple-hit games from April 17-22, going 7-for-15 with a double, five runs and four RBIs in the series against No. 23 Minnesota, and 2-for-6 with three RBIs at Saint Louis on April 22 ... Went 4-for-5 with two runs and an RBI in the middle game of the Penn State series on April 25 ... Went 2-for-4 with a double, two runs and an RBI in the Northwestern series finale on May 3 ... Drove in the winning run with a single through the right side to cap a three-run ninth inning and lift the No. 25 Illini over No. 27 Ohio State, 5-4, in front of a school-record 5,214 fans on May 8 ... Went 3-for-5 with three RBIs and a run in the second game of the Ohio State series on May 9 ... Went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and a run against Michigan State in the Big Ten Tournament opener ... Played for the Santa Barbara Foresters of the California Collegiate League during the summer.
2008 - Freshman: Named a Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American as selected by Collegiate Baseball ... Started 48 games, all in left field, and played in 51 ... Named Big Ten Player of the Week on April 28 after hitting 11-for-15 (.733) in four games against Penn State with six RBIs, a four-hit game and a five-hit game ... His 54 hits rank 10th in Illinois freshman history and his .331 average is just outside the top-10 ... Had a career-high five hits and a career-high three RBIs against PSU on April 25 ... Also went 4-for-4 in the series finale against PSU on April 27 ... Had three games with two doubles - Akron, Central Connecticut State and Penn State ... Hit mostly in the No. 9 hole, starting there 30 times and hitting .347 ... Played for the Santa Barbara Foresters of the California Collegiate League during the summer ... Traveled to Cuba with the Foresters and also helped the squad reach the National Baseball Congress World Series, which it won ... Hit .325 with a .441 on-base percentage, 11 RBIs, 17 runs and stole 7-of-8 bases in 77 at bats for the Foresters.


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WILLIAMSBURG - Ninety-two full-time employees will be temporarily laid off at Williamsburg Manufacturing, a division of Magna International Inc.'s Cosma operating unit. Those layoffs will take effect March 2, 2009.
The company sites the downturn in automobile sales, the corresponding reduction in customer production volumes, and the overall economic conditions facing the North American auto industry.
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The Hotel Chelsea: A Cultural History
Although it's been embattled and its legacy tarnished in the past few years, Manhattan's Hotel Chelsea remains a spiritual landmark for those who remember (or simply romanticize) the old, weird New York. So it's jarring news to learn that the Chelsea is now up for sale. Its owners claim that the place's legacy will be preserved, and we sure hope they mean it.
To understand exactly what's at stake here, we've put together a timeline of cultural events that took place at or were inspired by the Hotel Chelsea in the past 60 years. Of course, since its relationship to the art, music, and literary world is too enormous to measure, we've had to leave a lot out. Add your favorite Hotel Chelsea moments in the comments.
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OCH Regional Medical Center supporter Frank Davis confirmed Wednesday a pro-OCH public meeting will be held 5:30 p.m. July 12 at the Greensboro Center.
Davis, a former Starkville alderman, announced plans Sunday to hold the event at its current time and place, but scheduling hang-ups almost forced the event to be held a day later at the Starkville Sportsplex.
The pro-OCH meeting will feature hospital CEO Richard Hilton, its board of trustees and other top-level administrators. Davis said he will meet with hospital leaders and trustees Friday to discuss the meeting and develop its itinerary.
"We want the entire community to hear about our hospital, talk to its leaders and ask questions," Davis said.
Hilton said he will share information regarding the hospital's current state and its path for the future, while also addressing the services it does and does not offer.
"We want to share with the public our story and what we've done in the past, what we're doing now and where we're going in the future, including a lot about our operation, physician recruitment, service commitments and financial information," Hilton said. "Some have asked why we don't have certain services, and I want to share numbers and (state board of health) requirements. I really want the public to understand what the hospital is about and not some vagueness
Future educational sessions could be scheduled, Davis said Sunday, including sessions at OCH which would feature hospital staff.
Davis began a door-to-door petition drive in Oktibbeha County two weekends ago and collected signatures from residents who are against any possible OCH sale or lease. Hilton said the grassroots movement sparked naturally from citizens' concern and without any OCH input or guidance. As the conversation regarding OCH's future continues, Hilton said he is planning to take a more-active role in the discussion.
"What I'll do from (July 12) on is I will talk to any group that wants to hear about the hospital and any information regardless of how big or small the group. It's the appropriate thing to do; I'm the voice of the hospital, and the trustees have gone on the record as being opposed to the sale. They have instructed the administration to oppose the sale in any way we can," Hilton said. "We've been real silent up until this point."
The natural development of a pro-OCH grassroots movement reflects a deep care and passion for the county hospital, Hilton said.
"Frank came to us … I didn't arrange (the grassroots movement)," he said. "You couldn't ask for a better situation with Frank and Carole (McReynolds Davis, Frank Davis' wife), who have a tremendous passion (for the hospital to) remain local.
The Davis-led meeting will fall three days after District 2 Supervisor Orlando Trainer's session on health care opportunities in Oktibbeha County. Trainer's session, which was arranged separately from the county board of supervisors, will feature Richard Cowart, a representative of the Nashville-based Baker Donelson Firm. The organization has represented hospitals and health care systems in almost 100 transactions.
During the board's June 25 meeting, members of the public questioned why Cowart was chosen to lead an educational session when he has ties to previous hospital transactions while representing Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation.
Although concerns developed about Cowart's representation to potential hospital suitors, Trainer said his meeting will provide fairness to the situation.
"We've formally invited everyone; anyone is welcome to come," Trainer said Sunday. "We'll try to have it so it's not tilted to one way so we can have an even-keel meeting."
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This Bracelet uses a Dangle wrap, a Briolette Wrap, and an Encased Wrap. These different techniques will be explained in the following steps!
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For this project you will need wire cutters, round nose pliers, and flat nose pliers.
The layout shown below is not the same as the finished piece. I always plan out projects this way to start. This is a simple way to get an idea about what the final bracelet will look like. At the very least you will be able to see if your colors are all wacky.
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Check them out. James himself posted the link in his blog: it contains low res versions of a fables cover and the main illustration for one of his process recess books, as well as a word document with some info about how he makes his images.
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Is there anyone who could maybe reupload the files? The download doesn't work anymore and I'd like to look at the files and especially the word document...would be great if there's still someone who has these files...
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Hey, I´m posted this originally! Let me check out if I can find the files when I go back to my computer, I might have them stored somewhere!
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Any luck finding those files?
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I think James Jean is a genius. By far one of the best illustrators alive. The reason, most likely, that he doesn't want to share those files is because his art has changed and improved greatly since 2008, and continues to do so.
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Anchovies: Way or No Way?
Nay for me as I'm vegetarian.
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I don't know why but I usually substitute chopped capers for the anchovies, although I'm pretty sure that they don't taste remotely similar. Then again I have never had an anchovy, and no fish at all for 20 + years so I really have no clue... Please Help!
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Unlike agrochemicals, which cause soil depletion, block nutrients, and generate disease resistance, Alibio's agricultural cultivation solutions increase production without negatively effecting ecosystems. In the span of only one year, their products enabled a forty percent increase in client productivity, and prevented 420 tons of chemicals from being released into the environment.
In the realm of aquaculture, Alibio's techniques have empowered their clients to avoid using 3,600 tons of solid disinfectants, and 4.8 tons of antibiotics, while simultaneously reducing production costs by up to 60 percent. Their water treatment methods have produced savings of approximately $ 2,584 MDD, and produced clean post-treatment water which has been reused in both irrigation and waste plumbing.
Through constant innovation Alibio endeavors to remain on the forefront of the biotechnology industry, and continue to provide creative solutions to the world's most pressing environmental concerns.
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Pawn shops taking wine as collateral
PHOENIX - Pawn shops never have a shortage of the number of characters bringing in interesting things to sell.
"I've had people sell me prosthetic limbs, I've had people sell me gold teeth, I've had people sell me wine," said Byron Vaughn, store manager for Mo Money Pawn Shop.
Interestingly enough, wine is becoming a common form of collateral in many states. Mo Money falls in to that category as well.
"Our store motto is we carry anything of value," said Vaughn. "Wine is valuable. There are bottles that go for $500 a bottle, or even $25,000 a bottle."
And it is easy to see how keeping that wine could become an investment as many vintages only get more valuable with age.
The only wine Mo Money has on hand is a collectible bottle of "Marilyn Merlot". Basically, that's a bottle of merlot with a picture of Marilyn Monroe on the front. Some bottles like it can go for $1,000.


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Had Walter Röhrl never become the chauffeur for the Bishop of his home town of Regensburg when he was a mere teenager, he might have considered a career in ballet, or tap dancing.
Because judging by his dazzling skills in the video below, the man is gifted with a preternatural ability for deft footwork. Turns out he's also quite handy with the steering wheel too.
Why are we showing you this? Because sadly, Audi has confirmed to TopGear.com that Herr Röhrl will not be participating in this year's rescheduled Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Thus, there won't be a repeat of the kind of footwork you, as a member of the Not Walter Röhrl Driving Club, are unable to perform. Ever.
Of course, we can thank the Gods of Driving that Röhrl clocked up those early kilometres driving the Bishop around Bavaria, because that eventually led to him his first rally seat in 1968 - aged just 21 - and later, to his first rally victory in the 1973 Acropolis in an Opel Ascona.
He would later drive for Fiat, take his first driver's title in 1980, his second in '82 (after a battle with Michele Mouton) before moving to Audi in 1984 where he managed to domesticate the Sport Quattro.
And just watch how he manages to make it look both utterly complicated and completely mesmerising with footwork that literally dances over the pedals. As TG's Sam Philip found out when he rode shotgun in the old Audi up the Col de Torini, you might think you can drive until you see what Walter is made of.
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On page VII of our Siasa pullout this week, our Photo of the Week shows President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda, hosting his country's sole gold medal winner at the just concluded Olympic games. This is the marathon runner, Steven Kiprotich, who beat two Kenyans to the finishing line to secure Uganda's first gold medal in decades.
What is impressive about this photo, is that Kiprotich's wife and children also accompanied him to this presidential reception. In all, the image shown here is of a national hero being celebrated by a grateful president, on behalf of a grateful nation. Kenya has something to learn from this.
It is true enough that many of our top athletes are really more of international businessmen, who are determined to make the most of their athletic gifts while yet they are strong enough to compete with the best in the world. For many of them, the Olympics are but an opportunity to showcase their skills, so as to bring in yet more money when they next compete in an international track meeting which offers serious prize money as "appearance fees" quite apart from the bundle of cash they will get if they win.
This is fair enough. But the fact remains that when and as the Kenyan national anthem is played at the Olympic stadium, it is because of some such athlete's prowess on the track. The fact that it was only played twice, while we had expected it to be played five or six times, is not the point.
Financial gain to an individual athlete who wins a race is one thing: national glory is another. And if we expect our athletes to cover our country with the glory of Olympic gold, we need to do much more to recognise and celebrate the successful efforts of our top athletes. Hosting our gold medal winners to a State House reception - along with their familes - would be a good place to start.
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These fights are the main attractions among the boxing matches that will be held on March 16 at the Megapolis Convention Center of the Hard Rock Cafe Hotel.
Carlos González, one of the event organizers, confirmed yesterday the arrival of the Filipino boxers, among other details.
"Yes, John Mark Apolinario and John Riel Casimero will arrive in Panama on Tuesday, March 12," reported González, "Likewise, the other foreign boxers who will perform that evening will arrive on that same day."
The former world champion and Panamanian Mauricio 'Ñáñara' Martínez will also be stepping into the ring.
"Antonio Fernández was supposed to duel against Oscar Escandón, however, an infection prevented him from combating," said González, "So Mauricio Martínez will fight in his place."


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Flash-playing Skyfire browser coming to iPhone this Thursday
After 2 months of waiting in review with Apple, the new Skyfire mobile browser will be approved and available in the App Store for iPhone and iPad at 9 a.m. ET on Thursday for just $2.99. From CNN Money:
To get around Apple's restriction, Skyfire came up with an innovative solution: When users click on a page that contains Flash video, Skyfire's servers download, render and translate the video into HTML 5, which is a Web standard that iOS devices support. Skyfire then displays a thumbnail that users can click on to stream the video from its servers.
"We will attack those pesky blue Flash error messages," said Jeffrey Glueck, Skyfire's CEO.
We've previously heard that Microsoft worked with Apple to do server-side Silverlight transcoding and streaming to iPhone but this is the first we've seen anyone using the same approach for Flash. It should help users who want to see the 46% of web video not already available in HTML 5, though it still won't give you Hulu -- Hollywood blocks mobile access to online, Flash-based Hulu video. One step forward, half a step (and a kick in the shins) back.
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Flash-playing Skyfire browser coming to iPhone this Thursday
Will it show flash websites or just videos that are flash based ???
I've been dying to try this F'n browser out so I had my blackberry storm 9530 !! So psyched for it. Main reason really for me is TSN and other sports websites that only show Flash, I agree with Renee that alot of the web has gone HTML5 however there is still some important sites that haven't . To answer some people's questions in this thread ... this will only play Flash VIDEOS, no games or interaction of any sort , if it did no way it would have been approved for app store.
another quick note , I'm down with the 2.99$ price and the fact that it's not free because as an end user, the system would have been overwhelmed and conversion would be slow , At least like this they recoup some R&D cost and it limits the amount of people using it
"I hope we can watch tipb live with this. Its about the only reason I even pick up my laptop anymore."
That brings up an interesting question, when does TiPb leave that "46% of web video not already available in HTML 5"?
I used Skyfire on my Windows Mobile phone before I switched to iPhone. I'll definitely be buying this app
Ooh. That is awesome! Now I can play
My favorite videos on my Phone :) but what about downloading it?
@Richard Walsh That makes no sense. Is it all of a sudden costing money to make it for the iPhone and it was money free when on the others??? Think about that.
@Frog Why would Android fanboys be weeping? They had Skyfire for awhile now. They actually have the option for Flash in their stock browser. I don't see the reason for weeping.
If it's as polished and easy to use as Safari, then I'll buy it.
Sweet, I can now watch southpark on my iPhone and not pay per episode on iTunes! Yipee!!!
Bring it out already.
I wish it would show up in Search in the app store. =/
Skyfire got pulled down on Thursday. Apparently too many people downloaded it and the traffic bogged down their servers. They didn't want to give a less than optimal experience to their customers so they capped the number of apps sold. It sounds like it will be back, but they're not sure when.


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IR/PS expects our students to aim high and be ambitious in their vision, which is why we hold ourselves to the same standards. While entrenched in strong scholarly values, we do much more than teach: We train leaders, create ideas, and support networks—all with an eye toward building a Pacific community.
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IR/PS addresses global challenges—with a special eye on the Pacific region—by exploring theoretical ideas and practical applications for global professionals. At its core, the curriculum focuses on the professional's need to have a comprehensive worldview, with a strong understanding of how public policy, management, and international interactions shape strategic decision-making.
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The focus for London's seemingly unending obsession for all things Mexican turns now to Shoreditch, where Callooh Callay on Rivington Streets has opened a tequila-themed cantina in its upstairs space.
Formerly a private members' bar, the Jubjub now hosts a rotating series of "experiential events". Until 18 May it's the turn of Cantina de Cuervo, with tequila maker Jose Cuervo doling out Mexican food and drink to the discerning masses. The menu shifts every week of the residency; this week's (PDF) includes a cocktail named The Suspender Belt, which improbably blends tequila, white cacao, pomegranate syrup, cream, mezcal and dark chocolate into one beverage.
Each week is also themed differently: there's a special Cinco de Mayo week (around 5 May, naturally), a margarita week and an appearance by Tomas Estes, formerly of Cafe Pacifico and La Perla, who'll be reading from his book, The Tequila Ambassador, on Tuesday 16 April.
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As executive vice dean, Agarwal will be responsible for assisting the senior vice president and dean in management and oversight and helping move forward many of the School of Medicine's new programmatic initiatives and strategic programs.
David Geldmacher, M.D., an expert on Alzheimer's diagnosis and management, shares his latest research and reveals some common myths about the disease.
African-Americans have higher obesity rates than do whites, and while socioeconomic status is often believed to be the root cause, a new UAB study suggests other factors should be considered.
A UAB study describes the process that contributes to persistent scarring of organ tissue in older patients with fibrotic diseases and offers two targets to reduce or control fibrosis.
Biomarkers and new treatments for glaucoma are topics for the April 15 lecture.
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The Enduramaxx water storage and rainwater harvesting tanks range from 500 Litre to 30000 Litre capacities with the horizontal transport tanks from 400 Litres to 13000 Litres suitable for liquid fertilizer and water. Enduramaxx located near Peterborough enables us to supply water tanks from stock throughout the UK and with large cities such as London, Birmingham and ...
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`SIMEZA` Silos Metálicos Zaragoza, S.L. developpes its activity in the manufacture of storage plants for grains, flours and other industrial products since more than 30 years. Then we can say that we are one of the poioneers in Europe with more experience in silo design, manufacturing and asembly built in galvanised corrugated steel sheets for industrial, farming and ...


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A building that has been flooded can be a dangerous place. This page will provide you information about cleaning up and making your home safe to live in again. See also Going Back In and Being Safe.
If a flooded building is to be safely reoccupied, it must be completely dry. Dirt and trash left by the flood must be removed from building materials and furnishings. Moldy or mildewed items must be completely cleaned and disinfected or must be thrown away. If not, mold and mildew will return and possibly cause health problems for you and your family in the future.
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Can Airport Extreme extend the range of a Time Capsule?
I have a Time Capsule connected to my DSL modem. My WiFi is already extended with an Airport Express. I would like to add an Airport Extreme to extend to a different part of the house and also because i need 2 or 3 wired internet connections there. Will this work and is it necessary to turn off router functions in the Airport Extreme if the TC is already my router?
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I am preparing to do the same thing as you. I already have Time Capsule, and Airport Express, and will be purchasing an Airport Extreme for a different part of the house for hard-wire connections.
From what I understand, any of these devices can act as the primary router, and any of these devices can extend that range. By default, all of them are configured to be the primary router (if you change nothing), but if you plug it into your existing router (for initial setup purposes), and turn on your Mac, it will automatically walk you through the steps. I think the first question it asks if you want to extend your existing network. Once you select Yes, it does the rest for you, and you can safely unplug it and move it to its new location where it will extend your network.
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Voters in Ohio defeated a law on Tuesday that would have reined in the collective bargaining privileges of government employees, granting a rare victory to "Big Labor" after a series of set-backs in states across the nation.
Union bosses celebrated the news, claiming the win represented a resurgence of organized labor and an important indicator for the 2012 elections. And Democrats, whose campaigns receive significant funding and volunteers from public-worker unions, applauded the outcome as well.
"Hopefully, state legislators and governors across the country will look to Ohio and see that they have galvanized us and we're an organized force that has to be dealt with," said Secretary-Treasurer Lee Saunders of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees union. Big Labor, he added, plans to use the Ohio win "as a springboard to continue into 2012."
The Democratic National Committee — campaign coffers stuffed with government-employee-union dues — issued a statement filled with class-warfare rhetoric. It applauded Ohio's rejection of a "blatantly partisan attempt to lay the blame for our economy on middle class Americans, while letting the wealthiest and special interests off the hook and not asking them to pay their fair share."
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If you are a child or teen passionate about improving your community, RTV6, ABC and Youth Service America want to help.
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In the hands of a small boy is an ancient Chinese medallion that holds the secret of immortality and supernatural strength, which is sought after by an artifacts smuggler (Julian Sands). While trying to recover the kidnapped boy, Hong Kong detective Eddie Yang (Jackie Chan) is killed, but inherits the medallion's power and returns with new abilities. Together with his bumbling partner (Lee Evans) and girlfriend (Claire Forlani), Eddie fights to reclaim the boy and the medallion.
Although the premise of Jackie Chan fighting with supernatural powers sounded intriguing in development, his last special effects film, The Tuxedo, was a big disappointment and left expectations low for another round with CGI and wire-fu. To my surprise, The Medallion (formerly Highbinders) overcomes initially cringe-worthy humor and a conventional storyline to become a great family film, packed with fast-moving action, impressive effects, and chuckles-a-plenty.
Though there is room for improvement, this feature is a step in the right direction towards successful collaborations between Chinese and Hollywood filmmakers. The Medallion began in the hands of Hong Kong production company Emperor Media Group. The plot was written and refined as a collaborative effort by the likes of local producers Alfred Cheung (On the Run) and Bey Logan (Twins Effect, Gen-X Cops). Blockbuster director Gordon Chan, whose golden touch was laid upon monster classics Fist of Legend and King of Beggars, stepped in to helm. Jackie's old school chum, master action director Sammo Hung took over choreography. Christy Chung and Anthony Wong, two talented actors who remain underrated in the West, nabbed supporting roles. For leading co-stars, the beautiful and talented British actress Claire Forlani (Meet Joe Black) was picked, as was British comedian Lee Evans after early rumors of Rowan Atkinson's involvement faded. Cult favorite Julian Sands (Warlock, Boxing Helena), who incidentally voiced 'Valmont' on Fox's successful animated series Jackie Chan Adventures, was tapped as the villain. The film was picked up by Columbia Tristar for worldwide distribution and slightly edited for Western audiences. The end result is a film that is clearly trying hard to please its audience. While there are a few misfires along the way, the film mostly doles out what most filmgoers crave and that's easily-digestible good times.
At the onset, an illegal artifacts dealer named Snakehead (Julian Sands) stumbles upon the secret of a Chinese medallion capable of granting immortality and supernatural power. He kidnaps a child who possesses the artifact. One gripe at this point is a lack of reasoning for this kid being associated with the medallion in the first place and the film's end leaves you with more questions then answers. But if you're willing to dispense with details like these, it is more than possible to enjoy the film as a carnival ride with all of its ups and downs.
Getting back on track, a Hong Kong detective named Eddie Yang (Jackie Chan) joins Interpol agents, including his buddy Arthur Watson (Lee Evans) and his love interest Nicole (Claire Forlani) in tracking Snakehead's operations to Ireland after a failed attempt to nab him for illegal smuggling in Hong Kong. A ship-born infiltration by Eddie and fellow agents goes bad following a hail of bullets and blows. The villains escape with the boy, but Eddie and company catch up with him later at a shipping yard. More action ensues, but the end result is far worse with Eddie losing his life while saving the boy. But behold the power of the medallion, for Eddie returns from the dead… naked, but with enhanced strength, speed, and invulnerability to weapons. This new development leads into a series of fanciful action scenes and one, very funny scene opposite Lee Evans. Having reunited with his awestruck partners, Eddie joins them in assaulting Snakehead's castle hideout after the boy is kidnapped yet again. The climax of the film has Jackie and Julian locked in mortal combat, Mortal Kombat style with flashy wirework and effects.
Jackie settles into his role without offering anything especially outstanding. Though he has forever earned my respect, I have long since put away expectations for the man to perform his dangerous stunts and furiously fast fighting of old. The action relies on wires, effects, and doubles to make Jackie and his co-stars look good while fighting. For the supernatural scenes this is fine, but a few scenes prior to the transformation of Jackie are a bit exaggerated. While enjoyable, a chase scene on foot has Jackie and one of his co-stars doing some rather outrageous leaping. A fight on a ship begins the same way, but evolves into a cool series of takedowns by Jackie. Yes, takedowns. This doesn't sound too exciting until you consider just what Jackie is known for, sparring. His old Hong Kong screen fights in films such as Drunken Master II (1994) and Armour of God (1987) are fierce and grueling marathons of rhythmically brilliant exchanges of machine gun punches and kicks. But to see Jackie dropping foes with an efficiency generally reserved for Jet Li's grittier moments is a sight to behold. The only aspect of Jackie's performance that disappoints is not his action, but his acting. His interaction with Forlani is much better in the outtakes than in the actual film.
Lee Evans starts out with a horrible one-liner and performs a few Peter Sellers-like gags that fall flat, the latter I blame on the direction and editing. But Evans is a funny guy when given the chance and proves so on more than one occasion. He also briefly gets in on the action midway through. Forlani dishes out the most kung fu moves apart from Jackie and performs well enough. Did I already mention that she's a beauty? Another beauty is Christy Chung (Tai Chi II) who gets one noteworthy action scene where she humorously upstages her onscreen husband played by Evans. Anthony Wong, who wowed Hong Kong film fans with a brilliantly disturbed performance as a cannibal killer in The Untold Story (1993) is criminally underused (at least in the US release).
In the end, viewers will have to make a decision at some point during the film. On the one hand, The Medallion is trite with showy special effects, a thin plot, zero character depth or development, and only a smattering of 'hard' kung fu to please genre fans. On the other hand, you can clear your mind, disregard your expectations for something the film isn't, and simply enjoy the show for what it does offer, enough engaging humor and action to forget your troubles.REVIEW: Medallion, The (2003),


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Kuwaiti men rally in front of the parliament building to demand the dissolution of the 2009 parliament, in Kuwait City, late on October 1, 2012. AFP PHOTO/YASSER AL-ZAYYAT
KUWAIT: Kuwait's cabinet has asked the country's ruler to consider dissolving parliament, state news agency KUNA said on Wednesday, a widely-expected move after months of political deadlock.
The major oil producer has been unable to hold a parliamentary session for several months after its top court effectively dissolved the opposition-dominated parliament, which was elected in February, basing its decision on a technicality.
The previous, more government-tilted assembly that the court reinstated has been unable to convene due to a boycott by lawmakers and another dissolution is expected soon.
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The Advanced Manufacturing Fundamentals Career Studies is a response to nontraditional, short-term program education needs of many adults. Many of the courses are offered during evening hours so that it is possible for an individual to earn a certificate while remaining employed. Career Studies Certificates require between nine (9) and twenty-nine (29) semester credit hours. While some Career Studies Certificates are related to Certificate or Associate of Applied Science degree programs, others are self-contained.
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America faces many deficits - in federal and state budgets, in trade, in business and, most assuredly, in personal finance. But there is one very large deficit that may underlie all of them. We face a "posterity deficit," born out of our growing failure to think about the well-being of future generations.
Most people are not much concerned with what lies ahead for the world beyond their lifetimes. Yet, decisions we make today on questions like the environment and spending will have far-ranging implications on the lives of future generations - for better or worse.


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Studying CCNA
CCNA Routing & Switching overviewThe Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing and Switching program teaches comprehensive networking concepts, from network applications to the protocols and services provided to those applications by the lower layers of the network. Students will progress from basic networking to more complex enterprise and theoretical networking models later in the curriculum to prepare for the CCNA certification and entry-level networking careers.
There are four courses in the recommended sequence, and students would be expected to complete each course within 16 weeks. You will need to have achieved a 70% pass rate before progressing on to the next course in the order stated below.
- Introduction to Networks
- Routing and Switching Essentials
- Scaling Networks
- Connecting Networks
In each course, students will learn technology concepts with the support of interactive media and apply and practice this knowledge through a series of hands-on and simulated activities that reinforce their learning.
The following link to the Cisco website gives further details:
CCNA Program
CCNA Program
Location of studyWe offer this program as a distance learning course where students have remote access to the curriculum and an online networks laboratory called NETLAB. We provide online support via our Cisco Virtual Learning Environment (Netspace).
Entry requirementsYou should have a minimum of five GCSEs including a science subject. Alternatively a minimum of two years relevant IT related work experience is required.
You should also have access to a computer for study purposes as all of the course materials for CCNA are online. Due to the nature of these materials, the computer should have broadband (or equivalent) access.
You should be prepared to study for at least 4 - 6 hours per week for this course.
Course durationThis is training on demand and you will be able to start your training module within 5 working days from the time of registration.
Students are expected to complete each Cisco CCNA module within 16 weeks. You will need to have achieved a 70% pass rate before progressing on to the next module.
Course feesThe Cisco course fees are as follows:
|CCNA Routing and Switching
|CCNA R & S - Introduction to Networks
|CCNA R & S - Routing & Switching Essentials
|CCNA R & S - Scaling Networks
|CCNA R & S - Connecting Networks
How to applyIf you wish to apply for any of the CCNA modules please click on the relevant link below:
CCNA R & S: Introduction to Networks
CCNA R & S: Routing and Switching Essentials
CCNA R & S: Scaling Networks
CCNA R & S: Connecting Networks