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On Wednesday, June 5, 2013, a 13 year old male and 14 year old male were taken into temporary custody by the Davis Police Department after an 11 year old female reported that she he had been held down and forcibly raped by the boys. Both males were taken to the Yolo County Juvenile Hall.
All three of the minors reside at Families First, which is a group home in Davis that houses and supports youth. The sexual assault did not occur on the property of Families First. Other youth were reported to be present, although their involvement is still being investigated. Each of the youth had left the Families First facility without permission, which they were required to have, and they were not under the supervision of the Families First staff, as they were required to be.
During the course of the investigation, multiple other incidents of illegal sexual activity were discovered, which occurred outside the facility. The youth engaged in other illegal activity as well, including shoplifting, theft, and fighting.
This incident also follows several other felony arrests of minors who reside at Families First, including several who were arrested for serious assault offenses in the last two weeks.
There have been over 500 calls for service to the Davis Police Department from Families First in 2013. Over a hundred reports were made of youth running away from the facility. The police department met with Families First staff and management on multiple occasions in order to come up with ways to reduce the incidents and to ensure the minors were being properly supervised. Despite efforts, minors were routinely leaving the facility.
The Davis Police Department is now working with the State Department of Social Services, the Yolo County District Attorney's Office, and Yolo County Child Welfare Services to investigate illegal behavior, and any violations against the license for the facility.
At this point, several minors have been taken into protective custody and were removed from the facility. This investigation is extremely complex, involves multiple governmental agencies and layers of oversight, and minors who require great care during interviews. The police department will not be releasing detailed information because of the confidentiality requirements involving juvenile cases.

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Trying to dodge the rain
So after a pleasant night by the fire and another night sleeping on a flat air mattress, I wake up around 5 AM and of course, I have to pee. Damn, I hate getting old. Although, as they say, it is better than the alternative. Its cold too. My thin little sleeping bag is definitely not cutting it! So I throw on some clothes and stumble in the dark to the bathroom and take care of business. I crawl back in bed and try to get warm and fall back asleep. No dice, its cold and I am thinking about the trip back up the boring 4 lane. After a bit, I grab my ipod and check the time. Hey look, I got WIFI out here! Lets check the weather radar...oh crap, look at all that rain! Where the hell did that come from?
In a state of near panic, I decide that I need to leave asap, because the bulk of the rain is still west of here. It looks like the rain is sitting just west of I81 the entire way to the top of Virginia. This is gonna suck!
I throw on some clothes and start packing up. It of course takes twice as along as I think it should. Its 7 AM and dark and drizzling when I pull out of the Iron Horse.
I have a plan to just ride east, away from the rain. So that's what I do. I avoid the trip over the mountains toward I81 and head toward Asheville instead. When I pass over the ridge where 19 crosses the Blue Ridge Parkway, the temperature read out on the ST drops to 41 degrees and I am riding in a cloud. My hands are really cold. If I make a habit of riding in this weather, I will need some heated grips or gloves. I get to Asheville and stop for gas and McDonalds breakfast and WIFI. The rain isn't moving, its just hanging west of the I81 corridor. If I decide to head that way and the rain moves east, I will be in it all day. Not good. Another large rain system is in the Raleigh area. I put on another layer and continue east on I40. Once I get to Hickory, I have to decide whether to take I77 north to I81 or continue east. I am still hoping the rain will move east and I can cut through it and head up I81 in the clear area behind it.
I get off the highway at the rest area west of Hickory. I call my wife and tell her I will call back at the next rest area in Statesville, please look at the weather radar for me. I curse my cheap butt, why don't I have a smart phone?
In Statesville, my wife tells me that I81 still looks socked in, so I decide to head east to I95, where I will have to turn north, rain or no rain. I text my brother with my new plan. He recommends route 29 north from Greensboro. Sounds like a shorter route and he says its a good road. Sounds like a winner!
I stop in Greensboro for more free WIFI and a fast food lunch. Its raining here now, but looks like its better north in Virginia. I head up 29 in the rain, its 46 degrees, but the ST provides decent protection and my cheap rain gear is doing much better than my cheap air mattress did. Route 29 turns out to be a nice 4 lane highway. As I enter Virginia, I stop at the welcome center. The rain is tapering off, but its still cold. Once I get warmed up, I get back on the bike and continue North.
The rest of the day I fell in to a rhythm of travel. I would ride until my hands got cold. Stop for coffee.
I finally pulled into my brother's driveway. It never got above 46 degrees on my trip today. He offers me a beer, but I decline and tell him I would rather have a warm shower.
Once showered and dressed in dry clothes, I am ready for that beer!
Today was 470 miles, most on the slab.
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Somehow the Pope will have to muddle through another day. If Snooki had her way, though, she would have taught him to fist pump.
MTV's "Jersey Shore" gang spent the fourth season, which begins Thursday, in Italy. Back in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, Nicole "Snooki" Pilozzi tells Zap2it what she wishes she had done in Italy.
"I would have liked to hug the Pope or do something, like fist-pump," she says. "Because I made David Letterman fist pump; I can make anyone fist pump."
It is an image to conjure up: the Holy Father and Snooki.
Though the "Jersey Shore" guidos and guidettes didn't get to The Vatican, there was more to their trip than the well-publicized clip of Snooki's fender bender with their police escort.
"Italy was different," she says. "It was beautiful. Don't get me wrong, but being so far away in a different country -- say something went wrong and I needed my dad and my dad couldn't be here like that -- you know, so I really missed just my family and I got homesick a lot. I get homesick here and I am three hours away from home."
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It happened Thursday into Friday morning on Primrose Lane in Liberty Township, Centre County.
State Police at Rockview say 32 year old John Kelly used a key to get into the house where his estranged wife was staying.
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Michael Gray is an accomplished producer, DJ and remixer that has enjoyed Grammy nominated success alongside Jon Pearn as world renowned production and remix duo Full Intention. As such his name is forever forged into the annals of dance music history, and more recently his solo productions, remixes and DJing are the things that have continued to keep him very much in demand around the globe. Over the years collaborations have also seen Michael work with Marco Lys, Danism, Mark Knight, Richard Dinsdale and Jon Pearn and currently the man is heading up his own label Sultra Recordings with artists such as A*M*E, Chrom3 and Ny.
As a solo artist, Michael enjoyed worldwide success on the back of his massive 2004 single, 'The Weekend'. Featuring the vocals of UK vocalist Shena. 'The Weekend' was heavily championed by Pete Tong and UK radio, reaching number 7 in the UK charts. The single exploded at a rapid rate, possessing a feel-good vibe that proved infectious. It took the number 1 spot on the Australian ARIA club charts and enjoyed similar chart success around the world. The single's crossover appeal was cemented when it was used in a number of television commercials, including Honda Cars, the BBC's Football Focus commercials and just recently in 'Ugly Betty'. Appearances on dozens of compilation releases were the icing on the cake for one of Michael′s biggest tunes. Since then he has kept turning up the hear, working with Shena again, remixing Paloma Faith and recording new albums as Full Intention.


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> My home machine is a 800MHz PIII with 384 MB RAM and uses Ubuntu 7.10
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Proven herbal remedy for Cushings Disease in dogs and natural hyperadrenocorticism dog solution
Cushex Drops
Cushex Drops Benefits:
- Support the health of your pet's adrenal glands and encourage normal functioning
- Help reduce circulating levels of corticosteroids
- Encourage health of coat and prevent hair loss
- Balance blood pressure and blood sugar levels
- Reduce excessive thirst and urination
- Promote optimal strength and health of the skin
- Improve digestive functioning
What is Cushing's Disease?
Cushing's disease is also known as hyperadrenocorticism and is characterized by the over-production of hormones from the adrenal glands. The extra high levels of these hormones in your pet's body can cause varied and serious symptoms.
Function and definition of the adrenal glands
The adrenal glands are two small bean-shaped structures situated above each of your pet's two kidneys. They consist of two separate regions: an inner adrenal medulla surrounded by an outer adrenal cortex.
The adrenal glands release a wide variety of hormones. The medulla is responsible for producing epinephrine and norepinephrine (adrenaline). These hormones control the body's reaction to stress and affect blood pressure and heart rate. The adrenal cortex produces hormones such as cortisone and aldosterone, which are necessary for balancing fluid and electrolytes (salt) in the body, as well as regulating the use of dietary protein, fats and carbohydrates and controlling inflammation.
What are the symptoms of Cushing's Disease?
High levels of corticosteroids in the body can cause a number of health problems in pets, including:
- Increased thirst/drinking and urination
- Increased appetite
- Panting
- High blood pressure
- Loss of hair
- Calcified lumps in the skin
- Thinning skin and susceptibility to infections
Over time, if not well-controlled, Cushing's can increase your pet's risk of other conditions, including diabetes, weakening of the heart and nervous system disease.
What are the main causes of Cushing's in pets?
There are a couple of possible causes for Cushing's in pets. The first is that your pet may be taking in excess corticosteroids in the form of medications such as Prednisone. If your pet is not taking a drug like Prednisone and has been diagnosed with Cushing's, it is probably due to a tumor (usually benign) on either of the adrenal glands themselves or on the pituitary gland.
What is the conventional treatment?
If your pet's problems are caused by prescription Prednisone, the answer is of course to wean your pet off this medication slowly and under the supervision of a veterinarian. Cushex drops can help facilitate the process of normalizing adrenal function and corticosteroid levels in the body as your pet slowly stops taking the Prednisnone. Cushing's caused by other factors, such as adrenal or pituitary gland tumors, needs a more complex, holistic approach. In the case of an adrenal gland tumor, the tumor can be removed through surgery, but this procedure carries a high risk. Pituitary tumors are not usually removed but rather treated through symptomatic therapy with drugs that kill part of the adrenal gland in order to normalize corticosteroid production. This treatment needs to be very carefully monitored, as killing too much of the adrenals is easy to do and can cause serious health problems, including the subsequent UNDER-production of corticosteroids.
How can herbal remedies and dietary supplements help?
Though natural remedies will not cure Cushing's, many herbs can safely and effectively support your pet's general health and help to reduce the symptoms of Cushing's disease.
A holistic approach to your pet's condition is the best approach: see below for dietary measures that can help your pet's general health.
What are Cushex Drops?
PetAlive Cushex Drops contain a blend of both herbal and homeopathic ingredients specially selected to treat Cushing's in pets. Each ingredient of this natural remedy has a specific role to play in normalizing adrenal function, balancing corticosteroid levels or reducing the troublesome symptoms of this condition.
Cushex Drops are easy to administer and the dosage can be adjusted to suit pets of all sizes.
What are the Ingredients of Cushex Drops?
PetAlive Cushex Drops contain the following 100% natural ingredients:
Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion): is well-known as a tonic for the liver, kidneys and adrenal glands and will help to normalize adrenal functioning. This ingredient will also reduce any inflammation in the body. If your pet has been taking Prednisone, Dandelion will help to ease the transition with its own anti-inflammatory properties. Dandelion also contains vitamins and minerals important for hair growth and prevention of hair loss.
Arctium lappa (Burdock): is a cleansing and eliminating herb and is excellent at detoxifying the tissues and removing unwanted substances from the body. Burdock is also effective at balancing blood sugar levels and preventing diabetes.
Astragalus membranaceous (Huang Qi): is an herb which has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for many centuries as a revitalizing tonic. Astragalus is known as an adaptogen and helps to restore balance to the adrenal glands. It is a very useful protector of adrenal cortical function and is important for the regulation of blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Recent research confirms the positive effect of Astragalus on immune functioning and its ability to help your pet fight against illness and disease.
Arsenicum (30C): is a homeopathic ingredient useful for treating excessive thirst and urination as well as indigestion, vomiting and other digestive problems.
Hepar Sulph (30C): is also a homeopathic remedy and is very effective for treating infections and healing wounds or irritated skin.
Mercurius (30C): is an excellent homeopathic ingredient for addressing thirst and irritability. Also widely used for treating bladder infections and diarrhea.
Sulphur (30C): will reduce thirst, improve the condition of the skin and act as a digestive tonic.
(PetAlive Cushex Drops contains no gluten, artificial flavors, colors or preservatives)
How has PetAlive Cushex Drops helped others?
"Thank you for such a wonderful remedy. My poor dog's health was in a state due to Cushing's and this natural product really helped. I am so pleased that her coat is looking healthier and her hair has stopped falling out everywhere. I'm also relieved that we have managed to avoid surgery as Kendra is an old dog now and I would hate to put her life at risk." - Carryn J.
"My 14 year old maltese was diagnosed with Cushing's after months of urinating in the house for no apparent reason- something he never used to do. We were not keen on the vet's recommendations for treatment as they all sounded terribly harsh and downright dangerous so we tried your Cushex drops and are very impressed. It is wonderful to find something all-natural and safe that actually works! I have told my vet about your product and how well it works- he can see the difference in our Maltese as well and says that he is going to recommend your product as an alternative treatment to Cushing's in his practice!" - Marlene
How do I use Cushex Drops?
PetAlive Cushex Drops come in convenient tincture form. The drops are easy to administer to pets and may be mixed with food or a treat.
To be taken 2-3 times per day at the following dosage:
Cats and small dogs: 2-3 drops.
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Large dogs: 8-10 drops.
Please consult your veterinarian should symptoms persist. Safety during pregnancy and nursing has not yet been established.
How long until I see results?
Degree and speed of improvement differs from animal to animal, depending on many factors. With regular use, you should begin to notice a general improvement in health within 3 - 6 weeks.
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We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Gilbert and his staff at Trigo's in downtown Panama City.
Due to circumstances beyond our control our office of nearly 30 people was forced outside for over two hours on Wednesday. I called Trigo's to see if they could bring us some cold beverages due to the heat. Here comes the owner with drinks for everyone and later sandwiches. What a nice surprise after a hot and taxing day! The drinks were cold and the sandwiches were awesome.
If you have never stopped by Trigo's, do yourself a favor and enjoy some great food and support an awesome local businessman.
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Meet the Team
Jason Koffler – Managing Director
Jason Koffler knows the power protection industry inside out. He started out at North West-based power manufacturer and reseller Galatrek in 1991 and soon established himself as a motivated and enthusiastic team player, leader and power sales professional. He went on to fulfil strategic and high-profile sales and marketing roles within some of the industry's leading providers, including: EATON Corporation and MGE UPS Systems. During 2009 he worked for the Global Integration team of Eaton, incorporating the single phase distribution business unit into Eaton, following the purchase of APC by Schneider Electric.
Koffler is also a skilled marketer in the power sector, achieving an MBA and post-graduate diploma from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), he is also an Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing. He has a BA Honours degree in Three-Dimensional design from the University of Wales.
Cliff Cheetham – Operations and Service Delivery Manager
Cliff Cheetham has dedicated his career to the technology sector for over 21 years, establishing a reputation as a "can do" manager, relationship builder and analytical problem solver. He is accomplished at turning difficult situations around. He has worked for companies that supply technology and solutions across the board, including Sweex BV, CCI Distribution, TNWA Group and eBuyer UK. From gaming devices to large-scale power protection systems for the most critical installations, Cheetham has experience in sales, marketing and vendor management. He is consummate in establishing and developing sales channels with a view to improving the overall customer experience, quality and service levels of his employer in each case and delivering superb customer support.
At Critical Power Supplies, he is customer facing and uses his talent and experience to help them better understand what they need and steer them towards the correct solution so that they can acquire a system that meets their needs perfectly. Often, customers themselves don't fully appreciate what their issues are and what kind of solution they require. An important aspect of Cheetham's role is to co-ordinate and manage Critical Power Supply's standards compliance (ISO 9001, ISO 18001 and ISO 14001) and Safe Contractor. He is also responsible for ensuring that all work carried out is done so within the customer's health & safety remit.
James Bird – Sales Engineer UK & Export
James joined the company in May 2013 and works from our Thame HQ, responsible for internal sales and new clients. Previously James worked in the financial sector and holds a gliders pilot license.
Neil Gallimore – Sales Engineer UK UPS & Generators
Neil joined the company in July 2015 and works from our Thame HQ, responsible for Critical Power and Standby Power Applications. Previously Neil worked in the Standby Power industry and has over years of generator experience.
Maria Bassett – Finance including Credit Control
Maria joined the company in November 2012 and is based at our Thame HQ, responsible for all matters relating to day to day sales invoicing and purchase ledger, debt collection. She is used to working in fast passed entrepreneurial companies and lives locally in Thame.
Sarah Stone – Client Support
Sarah joined the company in January 2013 and is based at our Thame HQ, responsible for all matters relating to day to day Client Support. She is used to working with Clients from a range of industries and delivery first class Client Support.
Jonathan Blake – Installation Engineer
Jonathan joined the company in April 2014 and is based in Thame, responsible for all matters relating to day to day installations and DC work.
Martin Steves – Service Engineer
Martin joined the company in April 2014 and is based in Thame, responsible for all matters relating to UPS and generator servicing work.
Fernando Orlando – Marketing and Marcoms
Fernando Orland joined the company in August 2014 and is from Cancun on a work placement with us from one of our international partners. Fernandao handles all marketing topics for the company and is passionate about everything he touches, however he has been told not to drill to deeply into potential marketing suppliers as this could frighten them away.


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One 'Get Money' Boy Headed To Trial For Robbery
Three men accused of belonging to the 'Get Money Boys' gang are identified in court as suspects in a La Crosse home invasion.
Testimony from police was heard today, as Du Juan Jackson pleads 'not guilty' to helping rob a group of people at a home on 6th Street in October. Investigator Andrew Rosenow of the La Crosse Police says a second man, Areschial Page, has admitted to a role in the robbery. Page and a third suspect, De'aaron Appleton, were scheduled to enter 'not guilty' pleas today...but their hearing was postponed so they can still find attorneys.


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Showtime 2013: The British are Coming!
The LD Bell High School Choir Department cordially invites you to attend "Showtime 2013: The British are Coming!" Featuring The Bell System and The Choirs of LD Bell under the direction of Jo Ann Antinone and Eric Cooley, performance dates are Friday, February 8th and Saturday, February 9th at 7:00PM in the L.D. Bell HS Auditorium. Tickets may be purchased by visiting www.seatyourself.biz/ldbellchoir or by contacting the L.D. Bell Choir Office by Phone 817-282-2551 ext. 7386/7387.
Saturday night's performance will include a Dessert Bar & Silent Auction sponsored by The LD Bell Choir Booster Club & local businesses from across the Mid-Cities. Bidding will begin at 6:00PM
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As immortality is the negation of mortality—not dying or not being subject to death—it has been a subject of fascination to mankind since at least the beginning of history. The Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the first literary works, dating back at least to the 22nd century BCE, is primarily a quest of a hero seeking to become immortal. What form an unending human life would take, or whether the soul exists and possesses immortality, has been a major point of focus of religion, as well as the subject of speculation, fantasy, and debate.
It is not known whether human physical immortality is an unachievable phenomenon or not. Biological forms have inherent limitations — for example, their fragility and slow adaptability to changing environments, which may or may not be able to be overcome through medical interventions, engineering, etc. On the other hand, biological immortality already exists among some simple, but multicellular life-forms.
Some scientists, futurists, and philosophers, such as scientists Aubrey de Grey and Ray Kurzweil believe that human immortality is achievable in the next few decades. Others are somewhere in the middle of these two extreme viewpoints, thinking that immortality is achievable in some period of time longer than 20-30 years, but not impossible.
Biological immortality is what life extension advocates feel is likely in decades to come. Specifically this refers to the abscence of aging of the body due to baseline biological human limitations, but acknowledgement that complete immortality in a human form is unlikely due to the fact that even when you remain biologically young, once every few hundred years individuals will get killed in an accident (4.4% of U.S. deaths now) or by other means .
Ultimately, a timeless existence is also not known for certain to be achievable, or even definable, despite millennia of arguments for eternity. Wittgenstein, in a notably non-theological interpretation of eternal life, writes in the Tractatus that, "If we take eternity to mean not infinite temporal duration but timelessness, then eternal life belongs to those who live in the present."
The speed and quality of paramedic response remains a determining factor in surviving severe trauma. A body that could automatically treat itself from severe trauma, such as speculated uses for nanotechnology, would mitigate this factor.
Being the seat of consciousness, the brain cannot be risked to trauma if a continuous physical life is to be maintained. Therefore, it cannot be replaced or repaired in the same way other organs can. A method of transferring consciousness would be required for an individual to survive trauma to the brain, and this transfer would have to anticipate and precede the damage itself.
Biological immortality is an absence of aging, specifically the absence of a sustained increase in rate of mortality as a function of chronological age. A cell or organism that does not experience aging, or ceases to age at some point, is biologically immortal.
Biologists have chosen the word immortal to designate cells that are not limited by the Hayflick limit, where cells no longer divide because of DNA damage or shortened telomeres. Prior to the work of Leonard Hayflick there was the erroneous belief fostered by Alexis Carrel that all normal somatic cells are immortal. By preventing cells from reaching senescence one can achieve biological immortality; telomeres, a "cap" at the end of DNA, are thought to be the cause of cell aging. Every time a cell divides the telomere becomes a bit shorter; when it is finally worn down, the cell is unable to split and dies. Telomerase is an enzyme which rebuilds the telomeres in stem cells and cancer cells, allowing them to replicate an infinite number of times. No definitive work has yet demonstrated that telomerase can be used in human somatic cells to prevent healthy tissues from aging. On the other hand, scientists hope to be able to grow organs with the help of stem cells, allowing organ transplants without the risk of rejection, another step in extending human life expectancy. These technologies are the subject of ongoing research, and are not yet realized.
Modern theories on the evolution of aging include the following:
Mutation accumulation is a theory formulated by Peter Medawar in 1952 to explain how evolution would select for aging. Essentially, aging is never selected against, as organisms have offspring before the mortal mutations surface in an individual.
Antagonistic pleiotropy is a theory proposed as an alternative by George C. Williams, a critic of Medawar, in 1957. In antagonistic pleiotropy, genes carry effects that are both beneficial and detrimental. In essence this refers to genes that offer benefits early in life, but exact a cost later on, i.e. decline and death.
The disposable soma theory was proposed in 1977 by Thomas Kirkwood, which states that an individual body must allocate energy for metabolism, reproduction, and maintenance, and must compromise when there is food scarcity. Compromise in allocating energy to the repair function is what causes the body gradually to deteriorate with age, according to Kirkwood.
Technological immortality is the prospect for much longer life spans made possible by scientific advances in a variety of fields: nanotechnology, emergency room procedures, genetics, biological engineering, regenerative medicine, microbiology, and others. Contemporary life spans in the advanced industrial societies are already markedly longer than those of the past because of better nutrition, availability of health care, standard of living and bio-medical scientific advances. Technological immortality predicts further progress for the same reasons over the near term. An important aspect of current scientific thinking about immortality is that some combination of human cloning, cryonics or nanotechnology will play an essential role in extreme life extension. Robert Freitas, a nanorobotics theorist, suggests tiny medical nanorobots could be created to go through human bloodstreams, find dangerous things like cancer cells and bacteria, and destroy them. Freitas anticipates that gene-therapies and nanotechnology will eventually make the human body effectively self-sustainable and capable of living indefinitely, short of severe trauma. This supports the theory that we will be able to continually create biological or synthetic replacement parts to replace damaged or dying ones.
However, other futurists argue that it is impossible to move consciousness from one body to another, but that any successful attempt would be duplication, as the original would still exist, creating two independent consciousnesses.
Long before modern science made such speculation feasible, people wishing to escape death turned to the supernatural world for answers. Examples include Chinese Taoists and the medieval alchemists and their search for the Philosopher's Stone, or more modern religious mystics, who believed in the possibility of achieving physical immortality through spiritual transformation.
Individuals claiming to be physically immortal include Comte de Saint-Germain; in 18th century France, he claimed to be centuries old, and people who adhere to the Ascended Master Teachings are convinced of his physical immortality. An Indian saint known as Vallalar claimed to have achieved immortality before disappearing forever from a locked room in 1874.
Rastafarians believe in physical immortality as a part of their religious doctrines. They believe that after God has called the Day of Judgment they will go to what they describe as Mount Zion in Africa to live in freedom for ever. They avoid the term "everlasting life"' and deliberately use "ever-living" instead.
Another group that believes in physical immortality are the Rebirthers, who believe that by following the connected breathing process of rebirthing they can physically live forever.
Until the late 20th century, there were no creditable scientific forecasts that physical immortality was obtainable. As late as 1952, the editorial staff of the Syntopicon found that in their compilation of the Great Books of the Western World, "The philosophical issue concerning immortality cannot be separated from issues concerning the existence and nature of man's soul." Thus, the vast majority of speculation regarding immortality before the 21st century was regarding the nature of the afterlife.
Spiritual immortality, also known as the immortality of the soul, is the unending existence of a person from a nonphysical source, or in a nonphysical state, such as a soul.
It is a belief that is expressed in nearly every religious tradition. In both Western and Eastern religions, the spirit is an energy or force that transcends the mortal body, and returns to: (1) the spirit realm whether to enjoy heavenly bliss or suffer eternal torment in hell, or; (2) the cycle of life, directly or indirectly depending on the tradition.
The world's major religions hold a number of perspectives on spiritual immortality.
Hindus believe in an immortal soul which is reincarnated after death. According to Hinduism, people repeat a process of life, death, and rebirth in a cycle called samsara. If they live their life well, their karma improves and their station in the next life will be higher, and conversely lower if they live their life poorly. Eventually after many life times of perfecting its karma, the soul is freed from the cycle and lives in perpetual bliss. There is no eternal torment in Hinduism, temporal existence being harsh enough, although if a soul consistently lives very evil lives, it could work its way down to the very bottom of the cycle.
According to the philosophical premise of the Buddha, the initiate to Buddhism who is to be "shown the way to Immortality (amata)", wherein liberation of the mind (cittavimutta) is effectuated through the expansion of wisdom and the meditative practices of sati and samādhi, must first be educated away from his former ignorance-based (avijja) materialistic proclivities in that he "saw any of these forms, feelings, or this body, to be my Self, to be that which I am by nature".
Thus, desiring a soul or ego (ātman) to be permanent is a prime consequence of ignorance, itself the cause of all misery and the foundation of the cycle of reincarnation (saṃsāra). Form and consciousness being two of the five skandhas, or aggregates of ignorance, Buddhism teaches that physical immortality is neither a path to enlightenment, nor an attainable goal: even the gods which can live for eons eventually die. Upon enlightenment, the "karmic seeds" (saṅkhāras or sanskaras) for all future becoming and rebirth are exhausted. After biological death an arhat, or buddha, enters into parinirvana, an everlasting state of transcendental happiness.
The Hebrew Bible speaks about sheol (שאול), the underworld to which the souls of the dead depart. The doctrine of resurrection is mentioned explicitly only in although it may be implied in several other texts. Later Judaism accepted that there would be a resurrection of all men (cf. ) and the intertestamental literature describes in more detail what the dead experience in sheol. By the second century BC, Jews who accepted the Oral Torah had come to believe that those in sheol awaited the resurrection either in comfort (in the bosom of Abraham) or in torment.
Christian theology holds that Adam and Eve lost physical immortality for themselves and all their descendants in the Fall of Man, though this initial "imperishability of the bodily frame of man" was "a preternatural condition."
According to the book of Enoch, the righteous and wicked await the resurrection in separate divisions of sheol, a teaching which may have influenced Jesus' parable of Lazarus and Dives. Christians believe that every person that believes in Christ will be resurrected; Bible passages are interpreted as teaching that the resurrected body will, like the present body, be both physical (but a renewed and non-decaying physical body) and spiritual.
Specific imagery of resurrection into immortal form is found in the Pauline letters:
Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,
In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.
So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.
O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?
The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.
But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. —
In Romans 2:6-7 Paul declares that God "will render to every man according to his deeds: To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life", but then in Romans 3 warns that no one will ever meet this standard.
After the Last Judgment, those who have been born again will live forever in the presence of God, and those who were never born again will be abandoned to never-ending consciousness of guilt, separation from God, and punishment for sin. Eternal death is depicted in the Bible as a realm of constant physical and spiritual anguish in a lake of fire, and a realm of darkness away from God. Some see the fires of Hell as a theological metaphor, representing the inescapable presence of God endured in absence of love for God; others suggest that Hell represents complete destruction of both the physical body and of spiritual existence.
After the final judgment, it is expected that the righteous will receive eternal life and live forever in an earth turned into a paradise. Another group referenced as "the little flock" of 144,000 people will receive immortality and go to heaven to rule as Kings and Priests. Jehovah's Witnesses make the distinction that those with 'eternal life' can die though they do not succumb to disease or old age, whereas immortal ones cannot die by any cause. They teach that Jesus was the first to be rewarded with heavenly immortality, but that Revelation 7:4 and Revelation 14:1, 3 refer to a literal number (144,000) of additional people who will become "self-sustaining," that is, not needing anything outside themselves (food, sunlight, etc.) to maintain their own life.
In Mormon theology, there are three degrees of glory which are the ultimate, eternal dwelling place for nearly all who lived on earth. Joseph Smith, Jr., the founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, provided a description of the afterlife based upon a vision he reportedly received, recorded within the Mormon canonical writings entitled Doctrine and Covenants. According to this section of LDS scripture, the afterlife consists of three degrees or kingdoms of glory, called the Celestial Kingdom, the Terrestrial Kingdom, and the Telestial Kingdom. The few who do not inherit any degree of glory (though they are resurrected) reside in a state called outer darkness, which, though not a degree of glory, is often discussed in this context. The only ones who go there are known as "Sons of Perdition".
Critics of the Latter Day Saint Movement argue that Joseph Smith used the ideas of Emanuel Swedenborg to formulate the theology surrounding the three degrees of glory.
Some sects who hold to the doctrine of baptismal regeneration also believe in a third realm called Limbo, which is the final destination of souls who have not been baptised, but who have been innocent of mortal sin. Souls in Limbo include unbaptised infants and those who lived virtuously but were never exposed to Christianity in their lifetimes. Christian Scientists believe that sin brought death, and that death will be overcome with the overcoming of sin.
Instances from other religions include the Buddhist concept of eternal rebirth, which considers that rebirth is caused by ignorance, an essentially undesirable condition that is to be overcome.
Physical immortality has also been imagined as a form of eternal torment, as in Mary Shelley's short story "The Mortal Immortal", the protagonist of which witnesses everyone he cares about dying around him. Jorge Luis Borges explored the idea that life gets its meaning from death in the short story "'The Immortal"; an entire society having achieved immortality, they found time becoming infinite, and so found no motivation for any action.
Physical immortality is considered desirable over its counterpart, death, which to date has been inevitable for all human beings. This presumes tolerable living conditions as an incentive for perpetual life, as the prevalence of suicide demonstrates.
There are numerous symbols representing immortality. Pictured here is an Egyptian symbol of life that holds connotations of immortality when depicted in the hands of the Egyptian deities and pharaohs who were seen as having control over the journey of life, the ankh (left). The Möbius strip in the shape of a trefoil knot is another symbol of immortality. Most symbolic representations of infinity or the life cycle are often used to represent immortality depending on the context they are placed in. Other examples include the Ouroboros, the Chinese fungus of longevity, the ten kanji, the phoenix, and the colors amaranth (in Western culture) and peach (in Chinese culture).


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Fat Guy Poetry by Eric Sequeira
I absolutely LOVE this Poetry piece; never get tired of it ^_^
Me too!! It doesn't get old. Watched it 3+ times already.
Oh yeah? Well, I put it on my facebook :P WIN
Congratulations Eric!!! You made us all so proud. :)
You deserve it :)
I was in the front row! It was absolutely AAAAMMMMAAAZZZIIINNNGGGGG!!!!!!! You were inspiring and wonderful and deserved all the honors. I don't even know you and I'm proud of you! Great successes in all that you do, Eric!
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this has inspired me, a very hi/dec girl, to try poetry! great job.
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PikaNeo, what was your favorite part? I love the sincerity and ease of the humor.
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I am in love…. with Jesus. I wish I were more like Him. I do my best to be the best example, parent, sibling and friend I can be. I do fall short. I am nowhere near perfect. I am a student at heart. I read mostly non-fiction material. I am constantly trying to improve myself. I can get very dissapointed at the pace of improvement and change in my life. I have a growing appreciation for the seasons of life. I don't know where I'd be had I not accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior. I go to sleep every night knowing that I am saved unto an eternity in Heaven. I know that based on my own merit I am not truly worthy of the eternal life God has given me. Sometimes I wish God would just go on ahead and "get her done" with regard to my character development. But I do know that the day my character development is complete I'll be in Heaven. My goal is to keep myself yielded to being God's masterpiece…He is the potter and I am the clay. I love to sing…without an audience. The first time I ever danced was for Jesus. I like long baths. I am a morning person. I don't care much for shopping. One day I will treat myself to a housekeeper. I cherish one on one connections with friends and family. Romantic comedies are the best to me. I am tickled at watching squirrels play…. I could watch them for hours. I laugh at myself often…multiple times daily. My passion for the issues close to my heart can be intense, but I don't usually take myself too seriously. I am changed. I am born again. I received the baptism of the Holy Spirit as promised in the book of Acts in the Bible. I love to play tennis. I have a passion for helping people in the areas of self esteem and physical health. I hate the fact that there are more unhealthy foods available than healthy ones. I hate even more that I happen to really like so many foods that are of no nutritional value. I know that tithing saves money and giving financial offerings to the Lord multiplies it. I am hungry to learn. I know that without true understanding knowledge is useless. It's not a vacation to me unless it involves sand, sun and crystal clear water. I never understood how or why those "born again types" were so adament and consistent about going to Church until I became one. I know that a life in Christ has the answers to all my problems as well as yours. I am less and less restrained regarding stating what God has placed on my heart.. I wish I understood more of His Word and His Ways. If I could ask God one thing it would be "what didn't the church understand about His mercy and grace, or where did we get it wrong". I was wrong one time in my life….not! I get it wrong from time to time, but it is out of those times that I really receive life's lessons. This is where not taking myself too seriously helps. I wish I had learned to play the piano as a child. I will learn someday. I hate failure. I respect the opinions of others. My prayer daily is that God would deposit a love for all people into my heart that I might be useable as His servant. I am humbled by the fact that I could even be used by God. Because God chose me I know He is both willing and able to work with and use the most conflicted of souls. His light in my life has changed everything about who I am. I am a new creation. I am the product of an all merciful God. I am determined to share with all who will listen how the Lord God Almighty turned my mourning into dancing and my sorrow into joy.


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The club was a major attraction just 6 miles outside of Cincinnati, Ohio and drew its talent from Las Vegas, Nashville, Hollywood and New York, among other places. It had opened under the then-current management in 1971, but as early as 1937, the site had been a popular nightspot and illegal gambling house. Several additions were completed by 1976, creating a sprawling complex of function rooms, corridors, and service areas.
It is believed as many as 3,000 patrons and 182 employees were inside the club at 9:00 p.m. on the evening of the fire, just as the "early show" was beginning in the Cabaret Room. This was the larger of two showrooms with a stage, and it was filled with 1,300 patrons. Because of overcrowding, additional guests had been squeezed into this room on temporary seats erected on ramps to the stage.
Throughout the club patrons were enjoying their meals and drinks in several restaurants, bars, private party rooms, and the two large performance rooms. An awards banquet for 425 people was taking place in the "Empire Room." Upstairs, functions were taking place in the six Crystal Rooms.
As the fire erupted at the front of the club, the comedy team of Teter and McDonald were performing on stage down the corridor in the Cabaret Room. Singer/actor John Davidson, the scheduled headliner, was in the dressing room preparing for his show. A teenage busboy named Walter Bailey, who had witnessed the onset of the fire, raced down the long hallway to the rear of the building. As he made his way along the corridor, he shouted warnings into the various bars and rooms that he passed. Inside the Cabaret Room, he took the initiative to grab a microphone from the comedians on stage and alert the audience to begin evacuation. He pointed out the exits and urged them to move quickly but without panic. Many patrons immediately began to heed instructions, but many others apparently hesitated because they thought the fire warning was part of the comedy act. At this time there was no hint of smoke or danger in the Cabaret Room. The comedians attempted to calm people by suggesting that the show would continue once the fire was extinguished.
Only two minutes after Walter Bailey's warning, the fire burst its way along the corridor and exploded into the Cabaret Room with a fireball. Thick smoke simultaneously filled the building's ventilation system, making it difficult to see and breathe. Full scale panic ensued at this point, with some in the crowd jumping from table to table and many becoming entangled at blocked exits. Screaming patrons, some of whom were on fire, ran in different directions. Lights throughout the complex failed, adding to the panic. Later, at one of the tables, the bodies of six patrons would be found still sitting upright in their seats. Bodies were heaped in piles at either side of the stage. The majority of the deaths would be blamed on poorly marked exits, flammable carpeting, and seat cushions that emitted toxic fumes when burned.
After searching the hospitals, entertainer John Davidson found his music director dead in the temporary morgue. The comedy duo and Walter Bailey escaped the blaze. President Jimmy Carter sent a hand-written letter from the White House to personally thank the young busboy for his bravery and initiative in spreading the news. Fire experts agreed that the death toll would have been much higher without his timely warning.
The club's owners also claimed to be unaware that it did not meet fire code requirements. For example, the staircases were required to be enclosed with fire doors on each level of the building. Important state and federal lawmakers visited the club from time to time and were also unaware or willfully ignorant of the fire safety lapses throughout the building.
The tragedy led Kentucky Governor Julian Carroll to initiate an overhaul of the way in which the state government supervises code enforcement. Governor Carroll hoped that the Attorney General of Kentucky would be able to prosecute various officials. However, a secret Grand Jury and an independent investigator both recommended to him that there was no criminal liability sufficient to seek any indictment for homicide.
"Old technology" aluminum wiring would be banned in places where it was not already prohibited.
John Davidson later performed in Cincinnati at a huge charity concert to raise funds for children who had lost their parents in the fire. The Beverly Hills Supper Club was never rebuilt. Though other parts of the property have been redeveloped, the actual site of the fire remains vacant as of 2008. In October 2007, the Kentucky State Historical Society placed a historical highway marker along the base of the driveway leading up to the club in remembrance of the tragic event that has been labeled as the worst fire in the history of the commonwealth. The historical highway marker was dedicated to those who lost their lives in the fire. However, there is still no memorial on the top of the hill despite the efforts of the families and friends of the victims who continue to push for a formal memorial. Bricks from the site of the former supperclub have been collected in the hopes of being used in a future memorial.


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Microsoft claims 100,000 Windows 8 apps now on Windows Store, with Facebook and Flipboard to come
During the opening keynote to Microsoft's Build developers' conference, CEO Steve Ballmer revealed that the Windows Store - accessible through the Windows 8 desktop interface - now offers 100,000 applications.
That doesn't include apps available for Windows desktop, but those specifically designed to run in the Windows 8 experience on tablet and PC.
Some of those highlighted by Ballmer include the Tesco shopping app and Where's My Mickey?, Disney's Mickey Mouse-starring sequel to Where's My Water? and Where's My Perry?
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By DANNY P. SMITH
Two yards and a cloud of dust?
That's not the plan all of the time for coach Dan Mullen's spread offense at Mississippi State.
At times, the Bulldogs have broken a big play in the running game. Vick Ballard had runs of 46 and 66 yards for touchdowns against Memphis and LaDarius Perkins broke a 40-yarder for a score against Auburn.
MSU hasn't come close to getting a run of that length since and averages 4.3 yards per carry. That number is right on what the coaches expect out of the Bulldogs.
"Every time we run the ball, we look for 4 yards," MSU offensive line coach and running game coordinator John Hevesy said. "To run the ball, it's never been to get 65 yards. If those runs happen, they happen. It takes execution from everybody.
"Every scripted run play is just for 4 yards. I want the 2nd (down) and 6 and want 4 yards so we can have 3rd and 2."
Hevesy said it doesn't matter if the Bulldogs run off-tackle, certain gap schemes, or zone schemes. It takes all 11 players on offense doing their job in the right formation to get gains of over 20 yards.
Getting production out of the running game in some form will be something MSU will try to do as it gets back into Southeastern Conference play at Kentucky Saturday (6 p.m., FOX Sports Net).
The Bulldogs look to break through in the conference as they have lost all four SEC games so far this season.
With an overall mark of 3-4, MSU's game against the Wildcats will also be important in terms of achieving a six-win season and getting in a position to play in a postseason bowl game.
"This is a big game and has proven in the past to be a turning point of the season," Mullen said at his weekly press conference Monday. "If we can get a win, it will jump start the second half of the season and get us in a position to play in a great bowl game.
"We're 3-4 right now so we need a win to get back to .500. This is a huge game for us."
The running game played a part in last year's 24-17 win by the Bulldogs against Kentucky.
MSU had 214 yards on the ground that day with Ballard scoring on a 54-yard run and quarterback Chris Relf adding a 4-yard rushing touchdown.
Mullen did not say Monday whether Tyler Russell would get his second-straight start behind center for the Bulldogs or that Relf might get the nod.
Either way, Mullen said it will be important for each part of MSU's operation to be sharp to be in position for a victory.
"We're looking for ways to improve our consistency and execution at every position," Mullen said. "We need to do a better job of coaching and doing the right things all of the time from what we do from the team periods to the games. When that transition is complete, then we'll have a good football team."
After dealing with the Wildcats, the Bulldogs return to Davis Wade Stadium for homecoming and it was announced by the SEC on Monday that game against UT-Martin will be a 6:30 p.m. kickoff on CSS television.


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Kubota Approves Global Use of B5 Biodiesel in Specified Products
1 November 2006
Kubota Tractor Corporation (KTC) has announced a global Kubota decision approving the use of B5 (5% biodiesel, 95% petroleum diesel) biodiesel blends in specified Kubota diesel-powered products.
Kubota has tested and approved the use of American B5 biodiesel fuel as a blend component that meets the minimum requirements provided by the American Society of Testing and Materials, Standard ASTM D6751 specifications.
The petroleum diesel fuel base must meet ASTM D975 specification. To ensure quality, biodiesel fuels or blended fuel should be purchased from a BQ-9000 accredited producer.
Kubota strongly recommends compliance with appropriate handling, storage, operating and maintenance of diesel and biodiesel fuels to ensure quality and safe handling.
Kubota is committed to environmentally sound practices and the support of renewable, agriculturally based products used in fuels as we continually work at increasing energy efficiencies within our industry. Kubota believes strongly in the efficiency and high performance of the diesel engine and approves the use of B5 biodiesel fuels.—Tetsuji Tomita, President, Kubota Tractor Corporation
Kubota Tractor Corporation markets and distributes of Kubota-branded equipment in the US, including a complete line of tractors up to 103 PTO hp (PTO = Power Take Off, a driveshaft used to provide power to an attachment or separate machine).
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Is B5 a big deal. what are smoe of the ill effects when you use higher amounts of bio diesel. you alway read about people using straghit deep fry oil. without modifacation to there motor ?
Biodiesel is methyl ester, a chemical that can be derived from chemically processing edible oils.
_Older engine components may not hold up well to the effects of methyl ester, especially parts made of natural rubber.
We have been running our Kubota for 2 years on 100% Biodiesel with no ill effects, in fact it runs slightly more efficiently. You do need to change the oil filter more often. (As an aside the only small problem we did have was with a rat chewing through the fuel line once!)
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Costly kick in the teeth to bowl teams
Ticket guarantees keep bowl system thriving ... but some schools hurting
Virginia Tech's expense allowance for the game from the ACC was $1.6 million, but its ticket losses led it to spend more than double that at $3.8 million. The Hokies beat Cincinnati in the game, 20-7.
Likewise, Western Michigan received a $750,000 allowance to spend on the Texas Bowl from its Mid-American Conference (MAC). Largely because of its ticket losses, WMU overshot that allowance and spent $1.3 million, including $478,576 for transportation to the game. WMU lost to Rice 38-14.
NCAA financial records show that bowl teams, on average, exceeded their conference bowl expense allowances by at least $120,000 per team last year.
Which raises questions: Then why did they go? Why do any of these schools go to games where ticket sales prospects are bleak?
The answers are longer-term revenue and prestige.
"Seemingly, universities will do whatever they need to so everyone knows they're a successful, big-time football power," Southall said. "Whether it's playing on any night of the week or buying ticket allotments, it doesn't matter. On some level, the bowl committee folks know this. The (athletic directors) know this. Nobody can say no to the bowl fix."
Revenue sharing
Bowl appearances mean national television exposure, a fun trip and about 15 extra football practices for participating teams.
Bowl appearances also mean feeding a revenue-sharing system in which conferences and teams collected $228 million from bowl payouts last year, up from $186 million in 2004-05. Total expenses for the 68 bowl participants last year were $80 million, including the $15.53 million in unsold tickets.
That means schools' and conferences' bowl revenues exceeded expenses by $148,064,026. That's a profit conferences generally collect to share with all of their members, whether they played in a bowl game or not. For example, Utah's berth in the Sugar Bowl last year translated into $400,000 extra for all Mountain West Conference members, including San Diego State, which hasn't played in a bowl since 1998. (SDSU used the proceeds to help fund its contract obligations owed to fired football coach Chuck Long.)
But that profit would not be possible without the bowl payouts from the five big Bowl Championship Series bowls: the Rose, Sugar, Orange, Fiesta and national championship. Those five bowls paid out $148,164,228 — roughly $100,000 more than the total aforementioned profit generated for conferences and teams in the entire 34-game system.
In other words, the combined other 29 games were more of a break-even proposition for the participating schools and conferences. And they are heavily reliant on ticket subsidies to make the payouts to these participants.
"There are going to be schools that overrun (in bowl expenses), but the financial picture needs to be looked at more on an aggregate basis," said Keith Martin, who compiles bowl financial reports for the NCAA. "Some know they have to absorb a significant amount (in unsold tickets), but want to make the investment for the conference."
BCS subsidies
Western Michigan "invested" in Texas Bowl tickets so the MAC could collect the $625,000 payout from the Texas Bowl to share with all MAC teams. The MAC collected $5.8 million from bowls last year, compared to the $3.9 million its bowl teams rang up in expenses. The profit of $1.8 million is shared among all conference members.


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Posted: November 11, 2012 at 3:06 a.m.
1st Quarter SOUTH CAROLINA 7, ARKANSAS 0 Arkansas' promising opening drive was snuffed by a Jason Peacock holding penalty and an illegal formation that wiped out a 40-yard Cobi Hamilton catch.
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Both the driver- and passenger-side doors needed new skins. We started by grinding off the crimp flange of the factory doors that hold the skin on and drilling out any spot welds that we came across. Using a chisel and a whole lot of grinding, we were able to pry the old door skin away from the frame taking much of the problem area with it.
Using seam sealer, we liberally made globs where the frame and skin will meet. This will hold the door skin in place as we are reinstalling the crimp flange, and provide a vibration-free door down the road. The last thing we would want is the door skin and frame to separate from each other.
It was then time to place the door skin on the frame with the help of two volunteers. Seam sealer takes some time to set so there was no rush positioning them in place. Once satisfied with our positioning, we let the sealer set. We will be banging away on the crimp flange shortly.
Using a hammer and dolly, we cautiously folded the flange over the doorframe. Using a dolly on the underneath of the door is essential at this point to ensure the skin side does not bow out during the process. Never use just a hammer, as the results will be subpar.
The final step was to use a spot welder to ensure the piece does not move. A spot welder, such as this one, saves a great deal of time and many of them can be run off a 110-volt source unlike MIG and TIG welders which require a 220-volt source.
The hood was the largest single piece on the car. As with the door skins and fenders, we ground it down to bare metal then covered it with a thin layer of body filler. Then, blocking and sanding commenced to achieve a perfectly consistent finish. Many of these pieces were gone over multiple times with the same process to achieve the perfect finish. Body filler, sanding, blocking, body filler, sanding, blocking, and over again.


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Kittanning Woman Pleads Guilty In Counterfeit Currency Scheme
PITTSBURGH, Pa. ‑ A resident of Kittanning, Pa., pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of conspiracy, United States Attorney David J. Hickton announced today.
KimberlyA. Faber, 31, pleaded guilty to one count before Senior United States District Judge Maurice B. Cohill.
In connection with the guilty plea, the court was advised that Faber conspired to, and did, manufacture and pass thousands of dollars of counterfeit currency at various stores throughout the district during the period of March 2009 through May 2009.
Judge Cohill scheduled sentencing on July 14, 2011 at 11:00 a.m The law provides for a maximum total sentence of five years in prison, a fine of $250,000, or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed is based upon the seriousness of the offense and the criminal history, if any, of the defendant.
Pending sentencing, the court continued Faber on bond.
Assistant United States Attorney James T. Kitchen is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.
The United States Secret Service conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Faber.
Protect yourself from fraud, and report suspected cases of financial fraud to local law enforcement.


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That the event might come much sooner than just ahead of E3 was signalled by Sony itself at its annual analysts' day. Its roadmap, which accurately listed the Japanese and US PlayStation Portable release timeframes, points to an announcement well ahead of E3, in Q1 2005, the last quarter of Sony's FY2004, when ends on 31 March.
Schedules change, of course - look what appears to have happened with the PSP's European launch. But with the formal unveiling of the PS3's processor, 'Cell', this week - not to mention the anticipated launch of Xbox 2, and possibly Nintendo's 'Revolution' too, at E3 - Sony may well want to kick-start public interest in PS3 as soon as it can.
Go here for some good information on the PS3, including (hopefully) the answers to such questions as how much will the PS3 cost, how powerful will it be and if will it play PS1 and PS2 games.


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Former Hartford LHP Sean Newcomb final appearance with the Hawks was a dominating performance against Binghamton when he went seven innings allowing two hits and only one unearned run while striking out 14 batters.(Full Recap) Continue reading Former Hartford LHP Sean Newcomb finishes strong
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NC State's Trea Turner wins 2014 Brooks Wallace Shortstop of the Year Award
LUBBOCK, Texas — The National College Baseball Hall of Fame is proud to announce Trea Turner as the 2014 Brooks Wallace Shortstop of the Year.
The North Carolina State junior had an impressive .321 batting average with 12 doubles, three triples, eight home runs, 36 RBIs and a .962 fielding percentage. Continue reading NC State's Trea Turner wins 2014 Brooks Wallace Shortstop of the Year Award
Kentucky's A.J. Reed wins 2014 John Olerud Two-Way Player of the Year Award
LUBBOCK, Texas — The National College Baseball Hall of Fame is proud to announce A.J. Reed as the 2014 John Olerud Two-Way Player of the Year.
At the plate, the Kentucky junior pitcher and first baseman had a stellar .336 batting average with 23 home runs and 73 RBIs. In the field, he recorded a .992 fielding percentage. And on the mound, he posted a 12-2 record with a 2.09 ERA and 71 strikeouts in 112 innings. Continue reading Kentucky's A.J. Reed wins 2014 John Olerud Two-Way Player of the Year Award
Kentucky's AJ Reed wins 2014 Dick Howser Award
OMAHA, Neb. – Kentucky junior pitcher/first baseman A.J. Reed, who enjoyed possibly the greatest individual season in UK history this year, is the 28th recipient of the Dick Howser Trophy, presented by Easton Foundations, as college baseball's Player of the Year. The presentation was made Saturday during a national news conference at TD Ameritrade Park, site of the 2014 College World Series. Continue reading Kentucky's AJ Reed wins 2014 Dick Howser Award
Nick Burdi wins 2014 Stopper of the Year Award
OMAHA, Neb. (NCBWA) — Louisville's Nick Burdi is the 2014 recipient of the National Collegiate Baseball Writers' Association's Stopper of the Year as announced by the organization in a national media conference, on Saturday, June 14, at TD Ameritrade Park. Continue reading Nick Burdi wins 2014 Stopper of the Year Award
2014 Golden Spikes Award Finalists
DURHAM, N.C. – USA Baseball unveiled the three finalists for the 2014 USA Baseball Golden Spikes Award in a selection show on GoldenSpikesAward.com on Tuesday. This year, the award will be presented to the nation's top amateur baseball player for the 37th consecutive season. Continue reading 2014 Golden Spikes Award Finalists
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Inside the Pac-12: A Mother's Day gift at Goss
"He doesn't have to take me anywhere after that," Tracie Conforto said right after hugging her son, Oregon State junior outfielder Michael Conforto, in the stands at Goss Stadium on Sunday.
"That" was the younger Conforto's two-homer, five RBI performance in an 11-2 victory over UCLA. The win gives OSU a full-game lead over Washington for the Pac-12 Conference title with the Huskies coming into Goss next weekend for a three-game showdown. Continue reading Inside the Pac-12: A Mother's Day gift at Goss
WCC profile: Zimmer adjusting to changing roles, expectations
Bradley Zimmer isn't out to blaze any new trails, just to find some consistency.
It's been a challenge for the University of San Francisco junior. He's the highest profile player on a team battling to find its way in the West Coast Conference.
A 2013 WCC all-star, Zimmer is one of the top draft-eligible juniors in the country, a 6-foot-5, 205-pound center fielder who can hit and run. He turned a sure single into a standup triple in a recent game with Portland. That led to a big ninth inning as the Dons (20-22, 8-13) salvaged a win over the Pilots.
Batting lead off, Zimmer went 3-for-4 in that victory, the second half of a doubleheader. Hitting third in the first game, he was 1-for-4. Continue reading WCC profile: Zimmer adjusting to changing roles, expectations
Campbell's Ryan Thompson breaks School Record for Saves
Campbell University closer Ryan Thompson has been flying under the radar the last two seasons but he broke the school record for saves in a season with the Camels for the second straight season with his 11th of the season on Wednesday night. Thompson currently sports a 4-1 record with a 0.90 ERA in 60.1 innings this year. He has struck out 67 batters while walking 20. He was named a finalist for the Lowe's Senior Class Award on Wednesday. You can check out video of him below. Continue reading Campbell's Ryan Thompson breaks School Record for Saves


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Sarah Hamilton '07 attends an Olympics ceremony at the Whistler Celebration Plaza.
Hamilton acted in "Tongue of a Bird" at Willamette in 2006.
Hamilton participated in at least 15 theatre productions at Willamette, including "Shoebox Shakespeare" in 2006.
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Theatre Alumna Manages Venues at Olympics
Sarah Hamilton '07 starred in and helped produce numerous theatre productions at Willamette, and today she is a "production manager" of sorts for an international stage - the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.
As athletes and spectators from around the world converge in Vancouver, British Columbia, Hamilton is busy behind the scenes as a venue manager in Whistler, site of many of the skiing, luge and bobsled events.
She leads the 90-person Whistler Mobile Operational Support Team that provides support and security for every mountain venue. Her team assists with logistical challenges and potential "crisis" situations, such as unexpected high attendance at a particular event, to make sure everything runs smoothly.
Reacting to unforeseen situations and making sure the show goes on - it's not that far from the challenges of putting on a theatre production.
Hamilton acted or worked on the crew for at least 15 Willamette shows. She also served as president of the theatre department's Student Advisory Board and produced a video on the benefits of the Willamette theatre program.
"Sarah was always willing to roll up her sleeves and help make things happen," theatre Professor Chris Harris says. "Practical theatre production work is part of our program, and it requires students to take responsibility for all aspects of the production - building and cleaning the sets and costumes, hanging and focusing the stage lights, publicizing the show, controlling the lights and sound, managing the rehearsals and performances, and taking down everything once the production is finished."
After graduating from Willamette, Hamilton went to work for the Sundance Institute, where she helped coordinate logistics at the Sundance Film Festival.
Last year she started working for Contemporary Services Corporation, an event and crowd management company. Based out of the company's Salt Lake City branch, she is an event coordinator and venue manager for the Rio Tinto Stadium, a 20,000-seat soccer stadium that is home to Real Salt Lake, the 2009 Major League Soccer Championship team.
She also has traveled to other company locations to support operations at San Francisco 49ers games in Candlestick Park, University of Wyoming football games in Laramie, and now the Olympics.
"Venue management is a paradox of being able to see how things operate both on the micro and macro levels," Hamilton says. "At Willamette, I learned to work with many different types of people, and how to take care of the finer details while remaining focused on the bigger ideals.
"My professors and friends at Willamette had a profound impact on the road I was able to take after graduation. I know a great deal of my confidence and drive was fueled by the strong support network of people who saw my potential and did everything they could to help me succeed."
Working on the international stage has also given Hamilton a new perspective on her place in the global community.
"Vancouver and Whistler are such wonderfully diverse cities. Adding the Olympic Games creates this energy of so many different footsteps ultimately leading to the same place. To see the world come together for the Olympics supports a personal realization and world view that started while I studied at Willamette: this human community is not about what we all have in common; it's about the ideas we share in spite of our differences."