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When it launches in October, it will boast an Intel Core CPU, up to 8GB of RAM, and will be less than one inch thick, weighing under 1.36kg.
Lenovo is yet to reveal pricing but said it will be around $US1200.
HP announced early last month its first Windows 8 tablet will be an x86 model aimed at businesses, and said it is looking at making ARM tablets running Windows RT.
Earlier this year, rumours emerged HP was working on its Slate 8, an x86-powered tablet with a 10.1-inch screen.
The tablet shown in the video and photo aligns with reports of the Slate 8's design, boasting a metallic body with black antenna section for 3G/4G capability. The tablet has been reported to be 9.2mm thick with up to 10 hours battery life.
The Lifebook T902, on the other hand, offers a lot more heft, with a 13-inch display and optional 4G.
The Windows 8 tablet device comes with a magnetic keyboard dock and pen support. It comes with 10 hours of battery life and a 2MP and 8MP camera.
Most significantly, it will run on an x86 chip rather than ARM, meaning it will come with the full Windows 8 over the RT version.
The 10in, 9.8mm slate will run on an Intel Atom x86 chip and will launch in October alongside the debut of Microsoft's next-gen operating system.
The tablet will replace Lenovo's Android-based ThinkPad tablet. Key specs include 2MP and 8MP cameras, micro-HDMI, as well as a 10 hour battery life and 1366 x 768 IPS display. The tablet will come with 4G capability but is unlikely to be compatible with Australia's LTE networks.
It will retain the stylus seen with its predecessor, and can be bundled with an optional keyboard, as well as a dock with three USB ports and an Ethernet jack. Pricing is yet to be revealed.
Microsoft is yet to reveal prices for the device, saying only it will launch in October alongside Windows 8, but a Swedish retailer last month leaked the price of the devices online.
According to the retailer, the 32GB Windows RT model will reportedly retail for around $A977 - a lower price point than the comparable laptop/tablet hybrid Asus Transformer Pad Infinity ($A999), while the top end 128GB Windows 8 hybrid device will sell for around $A2097.
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No-Contact electric shock jacket
Forget tasers for self-defense, the No-Contact jacket concept does all that with a press of a button.
The No-Contact jacket is a wearable defensive jacket created for women "in their struggle for protection from violence".
When activated by the wearer, 80,000 volts of low amperage electric current pulses just below the surface shell of the entire jacket.
The jacket's makers says this exo-electric armour prevents any person from unauthorised contact with the wearer's body.
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Teen Mom
Jenelle Evans Strips Down to Itsy Bitsy Bikini! (PHOTO)
Teen Mom's Farrah Abraham isn't the only one stripping down to her skivvies — you have seen the leaked NSFW screenshots from her upcoming porn flick, right? The same day those provocative pics hit TMZ, Teen Mom 2's Jenelle Evans conducted her own sexy photoshoot, stripping down to an itsy bitsy green bikini and striking a saucy pose in front of her mirror.
"Time for a beach day, thank god!" Jenelle tweeted with the pic.
As you know, Jenelle's been dealing with her own media firestorm in the wake of her April 23 arrest for heroin possession and simple assault. The police picked her up after a physical altercation with husband Courtland Rogers, who is facing similar charges, and 12 bindles of heroin were found in the couple's car.
But Jenelle's not letting her latest run-in with the North Carolina po-po get her down. The 21-year-old starlet is hitting the beach in style, rocking some new blonde highlights and, of course, her epic leopard print tattoo.
And we must say, girlfriend's looking healthier than ever. Maybe she really was telling the truth when she tweeted to Wetpaint Entertainment the morning of her arrest: "I'm doing great. Eating healthy. My weight is back to normal. I take Multivitamins daily and melatonin at night and I'm SOBER!"
Let's hope everything works out in court on May 14, or else Jenelle could be spending her summer where the sun don't shine (by which we mean the slammer).
What do you think of Jenelle's self-taken bikini pic? Dish below, Teen Mom 2 fans.


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January 2014
- Champions Moment – January 2014
- KSC Faculty and Students Research Wintertime Air Pollution
- Inspiration for a Healthier 2014: New Year's Resolutions You'll Stick With!
- State Grant to Help Local Colleges with Substance Abuse Prevention
- Stressed Out? Breathe Easier with Relaxation Exercises
- Upcoming Events You Won't Want to Miss!


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DANBURY -- Danbury schools will open Aug. 25 with some 10,300 students returning to classrooms.
The district reminds parents to watch for its Back to School Guide and bus schedule, which will be published as an insert in The News-Times on Thursday.
Other information parents need to help their children start off the school year can be found on the district's website.


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It's commonly read from afar that Mexicans are very religious.. it's about as equally common, after having been here a while, to conclude the exact opposite. A reckless and foolhardy criticism of Mexicans? Not at all the intention. A sense of superior devotion on the part of the writer over that of Mexicans?? Getting colder. It's more a simple point regarding culturally driven perceptions. What often happens is that as outsiders, we come in and make the familiar rounds, through some Aztec or Mayan ruins, to some of the most prominent Catholic landmarks, wandering about and appraising their architectural and graphic splendor… and as we settle ourselves into our tranquil, vacational spheres, any reflection that occupies us is likely limited to how much history has passed in front of those impressive gigantic wooden doors at the cathedral's entrance. In the end we go back home cherishing the images we picked up in our travels, and later, when we once again pick up the literature on Mexico, it all seems to coincide.
And why not? Mexican society and culture exudes religious symbolism.. from street names and birth names to imagery in public and private establishments; holidays and festivities in honor of saints and virgins, sometimes attracting literally millions.. just ask any Guadalajara native.. anywhere.. about October 12 and the 'Virgen de Zapopan'. In February, small towns celebrating the Candelaria torment the living dead, clanging church bells and quaking with thousands of thunder flash fireworks (little.. anti-aircraft look'n bastards) simultaneously going off around midnight and 6 am for days on end. From Ash Wednesday to Easter, hardly a food vendor in the entire city will sell any meat besides seafood on Fridays. Very few are the homes throughout all of Mexico that do not display the image of the 'Virgen de Guadalupe'. Cathedrals, basilicas, sanctuaries and expiatories are outnumbered only by the devotees who make the cross sign whenever they pass by one.. At first glance, it is indeed hard to escape the perception that Mexicans, generally speaking, are people of profound faith….
So what gives?
Well… composing any worthwhile reading in this modern era regarding the concept of religion seems futile to say the least. Getting through a discussion on the subject without snaggin' your britches on any one of thousands of brainmushing clichés is an endeavor that I've come to think should be reserved only for those who think far too much for their own good. To aspire to outsmart religion, or at any rate to be the man who feels he's above it all is no more appealing to me than being the one who's so hopelessly buried in it that the light burning in his soul never actually merges with the light of day. Neither of these two types have much to offer in terms of discussion. But in a free-thinking society there is virtually no coherent consensus on what religion is, and even less so in trying to define a simple adjective like "religious".
It should be supposed that this word "religious" (and for the sake of brevity, let's just stick to Christianity for the entirety of this post) refers to a deep faith in and intense devotion to a) God – the Father, b) the teachings of Jesus Christ – the Son, and c) the teachings of primarily the New Testament of the Holy Bible, a compilation of accounts concerning the life, teachings, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and other letters written either about or by his apostles who, filled with the power of the Holy Spirit, continued to spread the message of God's purpose and gift of salvation through Jesus Christ.
Wow… I wonder if I could make a living marketing nutshells like that one? Or maybe I'm diving too deep into this? Perhaps the word "religious" simply means living by the golden rule, and never cursing at, defacing, or urinating on religious symbols.. or never cursing in general.. much less wasting our lives away pondering such trifling questions as to who, and on what date in history and under what circumstances was it decided that the use of the work 'fuck' was officially to be the mark of a wallowing infectious sinner. Perhaps "religious" means somehow making babies without ever having actually seen real live male or female genitalia, much less touched it with any extension of our own bodies except with the other.. 'thingy .. down there'… and etcetera, and etc… and whatever else our dopey minds can come up with…
In the Christian world, most of us are more than familiar with this tedious, half-baked approach to godliness. Indeed, a large portion of "believers" are seen as, if not actually are, no more than adherents to a long list of philosophically cheap or bankrupt superstitions with no more divine origin than a toy from a cereal box. But to assume that any religion is born so shallow, or has always been meant to defy rational thought and behavior - is to be equally as shallow in your understanding of how history, politics, culture, and religion go together within the complex framework of human nature. No religion in the world, no matter Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Communism or any other, can escape the dilution of its original purpose imposed by such an unavoidable and unending clash of human factors. Roman Catholicism, rather than by any means being an exception to this, is a most exemplary case in point… and its Spanish turned Mexican version even more acutely so.
While North America was first colonized primarily by the English seeking to escape the Church (that it wasn't officially Roman Catholic by that time makes no difference to the point being made here), the Spanish had already been colonizing Central and South America with motive to enrich the Church via the region's wealth in silver and gold. This is significant. It means that the conquered natives of the central and the south, who themselves were very "religious", were, by decree, not to be exterminated, but "converted"… Why? Bueno.. you think the Spaniards were willing to dig that crap out of the ground themselves? Evidently, slavery is okay as long as your master can convince you that your suffering on earth earns you greater rewards in heaven. Just how the Church managed to pull off such a massive conversion is one you should research on your own.. I'm likely in enough hot water already as it is. But even to this day, few are the households throughout the republic that don't bear reference to it.. as it remains a centerpiece of religious devotion here. One thing is assuredly clear: It's got nothing to do with the origins of Christianity.
To subtract this from Mexican history is a forfeiture of valid discussion on contemporary Mexican politics, culture, and society - which, despite the flavor of this post, I'm proud to be a part of, even if no more than as a long term visitor. Mexico's greatest triumph and hope is its wealth of citizens who willingly and proudly confront the struggle to better themselves, their families, their neighborhoods and society at large, and possess the intelligence and heart to make it happen. Believe me. I've been here long enough to know firsthand. And it cannot be denied that religion has played a role in the nurture of these qualities. The things these people are up against, however - the poverty, the high crime rates, the literally choking corruption, and worst, the gut-wrenching reciprocity between the tramplers and those who somehow believe they can wring out a drop of inner peace for their acceptance of being trampled - are rooted also in the very power structures imposed so harshly upon Mexican society over the centuries in order to keep it "religious"… in order to keep Mexico's greatest asset, its people, unconditionally devoted to the Church.
People here, like people anywhere, don't generally appreciate any discussion or gesture that seems to scrutinize the very foundation of the tree that bears the fruit of their daily or weekly religious practices (so much for avoiding clichés). What's upsetting to people in these situations is that they cannot explain, nor therefore defend, the foundation of their beliefs any more effectively than an apple can defend the tree on which it hangs from people with chainsaws.
Does an apple know when its tree has fallen, or does it just languish and rot? Does a religious follower, a living human with infinitely more potential than an apple, know when his or her religious activities no longer connect with the root that brought them into existence? If so, is there any solution? For an individual, perhaps. For a society, one must conclude it to be far from likely.
Some of us don't believe that God exists, and some of us do. That both might be true is scientifically absurd. If there is no God, then despite all the good the Church has represented in the world (I'm quite conscious of the subjectivity of the claim), its entire foundation is based on false belief at best… and at worst a blatant and sinister lie. However, if there is a God, then what a sad irony it is to observe the history of the Church and inevitably have to wonder, and dubiously so, how the hell the damned thing figures into any equation regarding the relationship between God and Man.
Christianity is not based on belief in God per se. It's founded more specifically on the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and a faith not only in his philosophical teachings and fulfillment of prophecies, but more importantly in that he really was the son of God, as well as God in the flesh, and that his sacrifice, if one believes in 'Him', forgives all of one's transgressions committed against the will of God and grants eternal life. One has not to be a believer to acknowledge this origin of Christianity. The same Paul that the Roman Catholic Church deems a Saint pointed out that upon nothing more than this factor alone does Christianity even exist (1 Cor. 15. 12-19).
Now how's all that for scientifically absurd? However, it should not be overlooked that while the realm of nature seems infinitely vast, the field of science is quite restricted to within whatever its boundaries are. To assume that there exists nothing beyond simple nature is just philosophically dull. But even duller is the inability, among believers and non-believers alike, to see that the Church, in all of its pitifully pompous political hierarchy, is neither God incarnate, nor vicariously Jesus Christ, nor some bloody gatekeeper of the Holy Spirit.
The Church would have its followers believe that to be excommunicated is to lose your salvation.. that whatever one might do to offend or betray the Church is therefore an offence to or betrayal of God.. that to question the authority of the Church is to question God… Few, if anyone, considers that the very foundation of Christianity is a culmination of the rejection of Jesus Christ by the priests and authorities of his own religion, who were no more or less fallible than any alive today.
A famous quote, some say made by Porfirio Díaz over a century ago, goes something along the lines of "Poor Mexico.. so far from God, and so close to the United States." It's a sentiment that many here possess to this day… which leads one naturally to ask – Why, in a society as religious as Mexico, do so many feel that their very nation is so far from God? Has God forsaken Mexico? That's kind of a ridiculous question, I suppose. It's not so silly to point out, however, that blind devotion to Church doctrine and its pathetic patchwork of mandates will never serve to usher any soul to God's good graces.


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Watch the Motorola Moto G unveiling live
Motorola is to about start its press event, where the company will be announcing the Moto G smartphone and you watch things unfold live here.
Motorola Moto G has already appeared numerous times and has left little to the imagination. Still it will be exciting to see if Motorola has another ace up its sleeve.
The press event is scheduled to begin at 2PM GMT (9:00 AM ET), and you can watch it right here without having to leave our site.
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"Gorgeous photos"? With Moto G? Comon, Motorola, you know that the camera of the Moto G is somewhat below average. I really appreciate your efforts to provide a good phone for a shocking price, but you made some wrong decisions for your use...
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i think customers want a card slot not a flip cover or speaker by jbl...think bigger next time motorola...
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Applause to Motorola. Very convincing message on the price and software with gola of keeping it near stock with very minimal customizations and duplicates which Samsung is guilty of with the Note 3.
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ALBANY, Ga. -- The American Red Cross expects a high demand for blood this holiday season and it has sweetened the pot for potential donors. Through Dec. 31, the "Give Something That Means Something" promotion gives each person who presents to donate blood or platelets with the Red Cross a chance to a $1,000 gift card.
According to Red Cross sources, the card is usable toward rent, gas, food, or even for tickets to sporting events.
Those presenting at the blood donation center on Dawson Road will receive an added bonus -- a holiday pie. The pie offer is good through Sunday on any day but Thursday, said Patrick Best, donor recruitment representative.
"Donating blood is an opportunity for people to give the most important gift of all -- the gift of life," said Randy Edwards, CEO, American Red Cross, Southern Blood Services Region, in a recent press release. "The Red Cross depends on the generosity of volunteer donors to meet the needs of patients in our area and across the country."
Best said he was pleased with the "outpouring" of community assistance to meet increased demand for blood in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Now the challenge is to prepare for the holiday season, he said.
"The need for blood doesn't take a holiday," Best said. "One donation can save up to three lives and so we're urging residents to give something of themselves this holiday season."
More like this story
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- Albany Blood Donor Center to soon discontinue platelet donations ( April 23, 2015 )
- American Red Cross encouraging diverse blood donors ( January 29, 2015 )
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- Albany Mall to host blood drive today ( November 26, 2009 )


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Caps beat Hurricanes in overtime, 4-3
- Carolina Hurricanes left wing Jussi Jokinen (36), of Finland, battles for the puck against Washington Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth (30), of the Czech Republic, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
WASHINGTON (AP) — Mike Green scored a power-play goal 2:24 into overtime Saturday night and the Washington Capitals won their 10th straight home opener, beating the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3.
Green's drive from the top of the right circle trickled between goaltender Brian Boucher's legs for the Capitals, who haven't lost their first regular season game at home since Oct. 6, 2000, against the Los Angeles Kings.
Alexander Semin and Jason Chimera scored second-period goals for the Capitals, and Brooks Laich tallied in the third period.
Michal Neuvirth had 28 saves for Washington as the surprise starter over veteran free agent signing Tomas Vokoun. Vokoun is expected to be the No. 1 goalie this season, but Neuvirth entered training camp determined to fight for the job and had the better preseason. Vokoun will start Monday against Tampa Bay.
Eric Staal had a pair of power-play goals for Carolina, and Jussi Jokinen sent the game to overtime with a late goal.
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The main problem is the current management staff...very rude and snobish. Also the floors are not very well insulated. Can hear people walking around, music etc. Full Review ▶
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Let me start by saying that I believe that The Ritz (now Chateau de Ville) is, for the most part, a very good property. The quality of construction, the asthetics of the interior of each apartment is very good. The pool… Full Review ▶
This complex was great when I moved in 3 years ago, but since the management change things have gone to hell in a hand basket. The new staff is rude and unaccommodating. Also, maintenance is way worse. It takes days or… Full Review ▶
I have lived here for a year and plan to sign another year contract with the new company. The reconstruction done to this building was a vast improvement to the dull, sultry color it was before. The only reason I leased… Full Review ▶
15 months ago I moved here and never had been so happy at any other complex I had lived. Recently our complex was purchased by another company. We all come home one day and all of a sudden realize that they… Full Review ▶
The previous 2 reviews have NO truth to them at all. I moved in when the old mgmt was here and I haven't been effected by the new mgmt company except my parking spot changed, neither here nor there, some of… Full Review ▶
I can't believe that it has come to this, a beautiful place being destroyed by new
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There is not enough guest parking as it is and now they are renting the spaces out front which makes for even less. The bridge out back to the dog walkign area has been blocked off for three weeks now which… Full Review ▶
I have lived at the Ritz for 2 years now and since new management came in, my living experiance at the Ritz hasn't been the same. They have dramatically increased my rent and our water bills have jumped up signifcantly. Also,… Full Review ▶
As to the other few reviews of negetivity I disagree. We have lived here for almost 2 years, and yes the owner/management changed but all still remains the same in the long run. Just because you owe them money doesn't make… Full Review ▶
The former staff was excellent, and I absolutely loved living here. However, the new management that took over in July needs improvement.
Their first mistake was getting rid of knowledgeable staff members who had developed good relationships with the tenants. I… Full Review ▶
I've been living there for a month now, and I'm extremely happy. The staff are professional and great. The units are pricey, but very nice. And the building looks like it came out of downtown Prague. There is a safe, secured… Full Review ▶
Was most enjoyable. The staff was courteous and friendly, also timely in any requests. We planned on living there for some time, until we found the perfect opportunity to move into our own home. We recommend this property for anyone who… Full Review ▶
Management Support SUCKS!! They own tons of other properties and they all have bad reviews..Rancho Palisades, Estates on Frankford, Springs of Indian Creek, Briargrove at Vail..and lots more. I knew this when I found out they were taking over, and I… Full Review ▶
We moved in almost a year ago (last May) and have enjoyed living here. When we first passed the complex, we were unsure of what to expect, as the outside doesn't look like any apartments that we had ever scene. It… Full Review ▶
The complex is kept well maintained, we love the high rise-indoor living. Parking is great, no problem there. However we did see few roaches in the kitchen and the bathroom about one week of our move-in, other than that the staff… Full Review ▶
Hardwood floors granite counters always opens the eyes of my quests and friends. The office staff is very nice always acomidating to my needs. The fellow neighbors are my favorite part of coming home every day after work. Having fun and… Full Review ▶
Loved my 6 month stay in dallas on business wish i could move the beautiful city of dallas but work will not permint it. Hopefully will return soon and defintly stay through oakwood at the ritz Full Review ▶
I arranged for my apartment through Oakwood Corporate housing, figuring it would be a nice, quiet place for a business-person to live for 3 months. Instead I find myself at Party Central, where people congregate outside & have loud conversations from… Full Review ▶
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Sunday October 24, 2010
temer, verb:
to be afraid
As seen in an earlier Word of the Day, temer is a more formal way than tener miedo of saying that someone is afraid.
Teme al profesor.
He's afraid of the teacher.
If you or someone is afraid that something will happen, you use temer que and the subjunctive:
Temen que se pueda* producir un recalentamiento de la economía.
They're worried that the economy might overheat.
But when you want to say that you are afraid that something actually is so, rather than possibly being so at some time in the future, you use the indicative.
Me temo que seguirá así.
I'm afraid it will go on like this.
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Holmgren stays calm when it matters most to key Seahawks' win
In Seattle's NFC wild-card playoff win over Washington on Saturday, Mike Holmgren showed in five plays why he's probably the most dangerous coach in the playoffs, John Clayton writes.
Originally Published: January 5, 2008By John Clayton | ESPN.com
SEATTLE -- Saturday's home playoff game was slipping away, and Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren could feel it in the air.
Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck got greedy and made bad decisions, throwing two interceptions to Washington Redskins safety LaRon Landry.Returner Nate Burleson misjudged a high kickoff and simply missed the ball, allowing the Redskins to get a scoring chance at the Seahawks' 14. Washington quarterback Todd ...
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In a rematch of their Week 17 game, the unbeaten Patriots will play the red-hot Giants in Super Bowl XLII in Glendale, Ariz.
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Jaguars 31, Steelers 29
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Top 20 TV Characters (Comedy)
- This list was harder to compile than i thought!
- Eric Cartman (South Park) (CLIP - Strong Language)
- Randy Marsh (South Park) (CLIP) (CLIP 2)
- Homer Simpson (The Simpsons) (mostly Seasons 1-9) (CLIP)
- Frasier Crane (Cheers + Frasier) (CLIP)
- Ross Geller (Friends)(CLIP) (CLIP 2)
- David Brent (The Office UK)
- Lilith Sternin (Cheers + Guest spots on Frasier)
- Darren Lamb "Agent" (Extras) (CLIP) (CLIP 2)
- Niles Crane (Frasier)
- JD (Scrubs - when he's being at his most goofy)(CLIP) (CLIP 2)
- Moe Szyslak (The Simspons) (CLIP)
- Chandler Bing (Friends) (Mostly seasons 1-5)
- Philip J Fry (Futurama)
- Dr.Cox (Scrubs)(CLIP)
- Guy Secretan (Green Wing) (CLIP)
- Stewie & Brian (Best when together) (Family Guy)(CLIP)
- Peter Griffin (Family Guy)(CLIP)
- Ray Barone (Everybody Loves Raymond)
- Alan Statham (Green Wing) (CLIP - Strong Language) (CLIP)
- Robert Barone (Everybody Loves Raymond)
- Leonard Hofstadter (The Big Bang Theory)
cheers! it was difficult to get the choices. I mean i knew the top 5 but otherwise, dnag, hard to pick so many awesome characters.
Did you see Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip? I love Danny Tripp in that.
Awesome List. JD would be in my top ten as well, although I really enjoy his serious moments. Or maybe I just enjoy the show when it's more serious. One of my favorite scenes is the end of "My Philosophy" when they sing "Waiting for My Real Life to Begin", which has JD more or less just doing his puppy dog stare.
yeah i like that ending too. i think what i meant more was, like when he's being arrogant or whining about having to pick between mooly or elliot that kind of thing. I don't mind when he's serious in a way thats like helping a patient or something. Another instance is when he got all offended when turk wouldn't hang out with him and turk got that big pizza. that annoyed me. so yeah its more his arogance at times i don't like.
I know it's not a comedy but I think Dr. House is one of the funniest characters on TV today (maybe Wilson too) - it's technically a drama but House is given a number of hilarious lines every episode, and I must say that's half the appeal for me.


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This is the Nissan Esflow concept car, and it was built to slap you in the face.
That is of course, if that face spouted words like 'zero emissions come at the expense of sportiness': a misconception the Esflow wishes to remedy via electricity and slideyness.
The rear-wheel-drive, two-seat coupe features an aluminium chassis with two electric motors mounted above the rear axle 'in a mid-ship position', to better deal with weight distribution.
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Using the same technology found in the Leaf hatchback (laminated lithium-ion batteries), Nissan reckons the Esflow hits 62mph in under five seconds and can travel more than 150 miles on a single charge. All while gently caressing the shell of the South American sea turtle.
Plus, those looks echo Nissan GT-R/370Z and together make a compelling package.
Nissan hopes Esflow owners 'will feel the car to be an extension of their bodies, reacting to their slightest whim'. With that long bonnet stretching ahead of you, we're not sure about the psychological implications. Imagine spotting a pretty young thing striding down the pavement and suddenly 'reacting'...
It'll hit the Geneva show floor, where we'll be scurrying around like angry ferrets to bring you More.
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I have five children--but it should be six. Before my last was born, I had a miscarriage after suffering from an illness while pregnant. It turned out that I was HIV-positive.
My husband, Jimmy, and I were very sad and I told him to get tested too. He was positive as well.
After time, I felt much better and we decided we wanted another child. But we were scared because of our HIV-positive status. Health workers at an outreach clinic advised us that it was possible for an HIV-positive mother to have an HIV-negative baby. We followed the prevention guidelines very strictly.
Today, we have an 18-month-old daughter named Dalice. She was tested for HIV at five months and again at 10 months of age. I'm proud to report that she is HIV-negative and very healthy.
Jimmy and I are now peer educators for a Gomeza village community organization and psychosocial support group. We use ourselves as examples of how you can be HIV-positive, but stay healthy and have a healthy HIV-negative child.
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While there is certainly a lot of software already available for iPad, the transition path for consumers to migrate from laptops or desktops to the iPad will require the iLife suite and other consumer grade programs to become adapted to the Cocoa Touch methods of the user interface.
iMovie simplified to run on iPad will be a killer app. The Apple "go to market" model seems to be breaking up suites of software, such as iWork and iLife into individual apps and selling them online for US$10 a pop. At that price point they are selling well. That represents about a 50% discount over Mac OS versions. I will be watching Steve Jobs' Worldwide Developer Conference keynote today to see what new iPad software launches.
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"If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you" (1 Peter 4:14a).
If you've ever been slandered by someone as a homeschooler, you know the difficulty in forgiving hurtful words spoken in ignorance. As a homeschooling parent, rising above cruel remarks was a constant battle. Dealing with misinformed statements like "Homeschoolers don't educate their children; they simply brainwash them and turn them into non-thinking Christian zombies," required the supernatural love and forgiveness of God. Unfortunately, many years went by before I finally realized the lesson God was teaching me — how to love others in the face of opposition.
While Christ lived on Earth, He was repeatedly reviled by the world. People slandered Christ's holy name and works and said He was a drunkard (Matthew 11:19), a blasphemer (Matthew 9:3), and a rebel (Luke 23:2,5). Christ warned the disciples that they also would be reviled and suffer verbal attacks for their faith in Him. In Matthew 5:11, He said, "Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake."
Are you hurting inside today from someone's malicious gossip? Slander never feels good, but God knows your pain. He cares about your feelings and will send the loving encouragement you need to keep homeschooling. Don't let someone's foolish talk rob you of the wonderful joy of teaching your children. "Be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear. Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ" (1 Peter 3:15b-16).
Father, help me to forgive others when they put down our homeschooling. Show me how to respond with a heart motivated by love and keep my conscience clear as I represent You. In the name of Jesus, Amen.
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45 ETTARI DI BELLEZZA NATURALE Immerso in giù in una valle, completamente circondata da creste di 500 m, il nostro resort offre una varietà di uccelli, animali selvatici, fiori, suoni e odori. Vedere le stelle che non brillano. TOUR IL MIGHTY MISSISSIPPI E CASPER BLUFF - solo un miglio di distanza! Godetevi la splendida vista del Mississippi. Vedere il thunderbird e 31 tumuli più di 1.000 anni. WALK un alpaca Incontra Quincy, la nostra star della TV. Vedere il nostro grande campione 8-stato. VIVERE IN UN LOG CABIN monolocale STORICO, 660 + metri quadrati con soppalco aperto. Dietro una porta chiusa, un bagno moderno con 6-ft doppia vasca idromassaggio e un lucernario 2x4-ft. Tutte le pareti e supporti costruiti interamente senza chiodi. CON IL 21 ° SECOLO Creature Comforts calore a gas centralizzato ad aria forzata, aria centrale, 250 canali TV satellitare, lettore CD / DVD, 4 cu ft frigorifero, camino a gas, e confortevoli rockers piattaforma con pouf. Letti di lusso: regina sul piano principale, raddoppiano nel soppalco. Macchina da caffè, colazione servita in cabina la sera prima. Tutte le lenzuola e asciugamani forniti.
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3,0 su gennaio 25, 2015
We loved the ambiance of the little cabins away from everything. It's rustic... So if you are looking for the Hilton, this isn't the place for you. The cabins are adorable... And had everything we needed. I am an alpaca lover... And was a little disappointed that they weren't friendly enough to come up to the fence... So we really didn't get to interact with them. We stayed on a cloudy winter night, so we didn't get to see the stars... But we were definitely away from the lights of the city. I'm sure that on a clear night, it's beautiful. I would stay again and suggest it to anyone that wants something just a little off the beaten path!
4,8 su giugno 13, 2014
It was a birthday surprise for my girl friend. She was so happy and we both loved it. We just wish that we could have enjoyed a nice walk on the trails, but the gnats were so bad. There bad everywhere. We have them at home. I think we will be coming back in the winter and do a little hiking. Thanks for everything. Beautiful cabin. Larry and Debbie.
3,0 su giugno 07, 2013
It was nice secluded; however outside upkeep could have been better. Inside of the cabins was nice. Bathroom could have used some work. It is a whirlpool bathtub possibly could fit 2 small people.
3,6 su aprile 12, 2013
We spent the night in the cabin with another couple and had a lot of fun. We went into Galena to have a great dinner and listen to a little live music. If the weather had been better, we would have enjoyed using the grilling area with the fire pits and picnic tables. All four of us would like to go back again.
5 su luglio 31, 2012
My wife and three year old son spent a wonderful few days at the Galena Log Cabin Getaway. The cabins were lovely! They were clean, the staff was very friendly and very informative. I didn't put marks for dining as they do not offer this service. Do yourself a favor, getaway to Galena!
3,2 su novembre 27, 2011
This was a nice getaway for us and our dog. The woods were a great place to walk and see nature. Belle loved walking in the woods. The cabin was a welcome change from your normal "cookie cutter" hotel. Close to Galena but just far enough away to enjoy the peace and quiet. Alpacas are adorable! Will be back again .
2,8 su ottobre 20, 2011
Log Cabin getaway was sufficient. If you are looking for cheap and OK accomodations this is the place. Log cabin cute and adequate, beds were good, however couldn't keep the fireplace going and the coffee maker was not in working order. Also, poor lighting made it difficult to read. The breakfast consisted of a banana , yogurt and a really bad packaged sweet roll. It was neat to have an alpaca peering in our kitchen window in the morning. Never seen that before!
3,2 su ottobre 19, 2011
The cabins were quaint, and the setting was okay, personally, I would have liked it better if the pasture was not right up against the cabins. It made it seem like we were in a feed lot. Ruth and Frank were very nice. I am also sure that they are right in line with the rest of the area, price wise, but I did not feel that the cabins were worth what we paid.
4,0 su settembre 29, 2011
My Husband and I finally got to make our first trip out to Galena and we stayed in the cabins. We loved them they were very cute and quaint very well maintained. The breakfast baskets were nice just enough to get you up and going in the morning. The property owners are very nice and helpful also very willing to make your stay with them as comfortable as possible. The cabins were very clean and have everything you need for a relaxing getaway.
5 su settembre 14, 2011
This was a wonderful place and our only regret was that we did not have enough time off to stay longer. The cabin was lovely with comfortable beds covered in gorgeous quilts and even smelled fabulous, and the alpacas and puppies are adorable. The whole place is delightfully quiet and out of the way while at the same time only a short drive to all the activities the region of downtown Galena and surrounds has to offer.
Cabin - No Animali Ogni 660 + metri quadrati cabina offre un ambiente caloroso e accogliente. 4 posti letto. Camino a gas, 4 cu-ft frigorifero, piccolo forno a microonde, 250 stazioni TV satellitare, lettore cd / dvd. Bagno completo con vasca idromassaggio doppia e lucernario per vedere le stelle di notte. 6 persone max.
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HIYAH! I mean, we ran into some small problems with the planned Ninjas vs. Ninjas mission on UT's campus this past weekend. Most of it was torrential rain-out related. So, without further adieu I'd like to make the following announcement on Agent C.E.'s (mission leader) behalf: Due to technical difficulties, the Ninjas vs. Ninjas mission has been has been postponed. Stay tuned for more details.
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Ninjas vs. Ninjas: reschedule planned
HIYAH! I mean, we ran into some small problems with the planned Ninjas vs. Ninjas mission on UT's campus this past weekend. Most of it was torrential rain-out related. So, without further adieu I'd like to make the following announcement on Agent C.E.'s (mission leader) behalf: Due to technical difficulties, the Ninjas vs. Ninjas mission has been has been postponed. Stay tuned for more details.
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Monday, May 18, 2009
May mission: Ninjas vs. Ninjas!
Imagine this scene: you're walking through UT's campus one last Saturday afternoon before the end of the semester and you spot something unusual going on in an art installation you see all the time. What? Is that a...? Ninja? It looks like, yes, he's fighting another Ninja! Where are their weapons? But they're fighting with such focus! Unbelievable. Wait...is that even a ninja soundtrack? Awesome! This month Flash Mob Austin will be pulling off a fantastic mission: Ninjas vs. Ninjas led by Agent C.E.! Bring back the incredible Sidekicks in you like it was 1992 and bring your friends with you.
- When: May 23rd, 2009 at 5pm
- Where: Pre-mission meeting in front of the Tower on campus, southwest side
- Alternate Where: if we are prohibited from meeting at the tower, Littlefield Fountain will we our pre-meeting location
- What to wear: All black!
- Bring: Your most ferocious imaginary ninja weaponry
- Who: You, Chuck Norris and your cousin/co-worker/friend/fellow student/parent/random stranger/little brother, etc.
- Why: Because being a Ninja was never this cool.
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Friday, May 15, 2009
Waldo Pub Crawl Mission Report!
Agent Filkins here to report in on the mission that was the "Where's Waldo?" Pub Crawl! May 14th, 9:30pm and Agent Adams and I arrived at the Gingerman pub for the kick off. We waited. Kevin, our awesome photographer friend showed up for the first stop. We waited some more. Agent ThatGuy arrived in the most authentic Waldo outfit yet. I had a cane and gave it up to him, since that was the only piece of the puzzle missing to make him the real Waldo. Sam and soon enough Schuyler appeared in get-up and we had a drink. Then, we moseyed on out to the next pub. Taking a walk proved attention grabbing enough. With only 5 Waldo's (or 6, as one guy counted muuuuch later on in the evening) you can make quite an impact! We received varied reactions from passersby:
- "Thanks for coming here first so I don't have a bunch of drunk Waldo's on my hands." bouncer at Gingerman
- "Ok, I just wanna know why. Why?" very concerned girl at Gingerman
- "Hey look, it's a bunch of people in striped shirts!" all over town
- "Go Rockets! Woo hoo!" a girl outside of Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
- "Wait a minute, Where's Waldo? Oh, I found him!" all over town
- "I've been waiting 23 years to find you and here you are!" bouncer on Congress
- After walking by us, talking to a friend "Hey, did you see that? It was a bunch of people dressed like Waldo. Ha ha!" mostly people who ignored us
- "Is this like, Dr. Suess?" dancing on top of The Blind Pig
- "Wait, is this a Flash Mob?" a really excited guy on 6th St.
- "Aren't you that girl who made the Waldo T-Shirt Video?" Pedicabber, high five!
- "I found you, boy!" vendor by Emo's
- "I'm not going to even say anything, I'm sure you've gotten it all night." bouncer, wink
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Thursday, May 7, 2009
May Mini-Mission: "Where's Waldo?" Pub Crawl!
We have been talking for awhile now about doing one mini-mission (just as it sounds, a mission that needs far less people to succeed) a month, and one major mission as we have been. Coming this month, after much clamoring, is our first ever mini-mission: "Where's Waldo?" Pub Crawl!
Thursday, May 14th at 9:30 p.m. we will meet at the Gingerman to start our crawl and head east to make a spectacular Waldo parade of pub crawlers! This should be tons of fun, as usual, and all you need is
-your over-21 self
-your similarly aged friends
-AND your Waldo getup from Eeyore's Birthday
Agent Filkins will be in charge of hollering "Hey! Where's Waldo?" when you've got 10 minutes to close out your tab before we crawl-on to the next stop. Personally, I hope I can secure some glasses in time for this one. Bring a cane if you want us to really flip out. WOAH. Post any questions below, we'll see ya on the 14th!
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Tuesday, May 5, 2009
World's Largest Live "Where's Waldo?" Search Mission Report!
Want to know how the "Where's Waldo?" mission went on April 25th? Well, here's a mission report...FROM WALDO HIMSELF: This time around, FMA did a giant "Where's Waldo?" game at Eeyore's Birthday, with me as Waldo.
Here's how it worked: I came there dressed as Waldo. We had about fifty other people dressed *almost* like Waldo. Maybe one of them didn't have jeans, or one of them didn't have a cane, or one of them didn't have the correct glasses. Then we also had people wander the crowd with flyers with a description of 'their missing friend'. (It was obviously Waldo, but nobody ever used the name 'Waldo'.) People were told to find this guy and tell him to 'get in touch with Martin'.
Then I just wandered around Eeyore's Birthday for an hour or so. People occasionally accosted me with the secret phrase, and they got prizes[1] -- mostly tickets to Hideout shows, tickets to the Alamo, and free tea. Oh, and they got stickers that said "I found him!" and had an image of Waldo. About a dozen times, somebody saw me, pointed, and shouted "I FOUND YOU!" (Those people received no prizes.) Generally, I found that walking around dressed as Waldo generated lots of spontaneous goodwill.
Anyway, that was pleasant. It mostly went off without a hitch. There should be photos Real Soon Now. This was actually my first time at Eeyore's Birthday party. It was pretty much what I expected. Drum circles. Hacky-sack circles.[2] Large clouds of pot. I admit, there were fewer costumes than I expected, and more commerce -- lots of tents for people selling food, and drink, and henna tattoos, and so on.
Still, I'd felt bad about skipping Eeyore's Birthday every year I've lived here. Now I can put a checkmark next to that particualr Austin tradition. And hopefully there are a ton of random photos from Eeyore's Birthday with me barely visible somewhere in the distant crowd. :) Anyway, kudos to Indiana & friends for organizing this, and I'm very happy I got to be Waldo for them.
[1] I swear one guy cheated -- he just happened to be around while somebody else said the phrase and got a prize, and was unaware of the whole setup. But what could I do? *sigh*
[2] ... which I would have totally joined in on if I weren't wearing hiking boots -- I used to pwn at hacky-sack. (Come to think of it, my right foot was bruised, too -- which made having the walking stick very convenient.)
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CHAPTER 5 Tier 2--Weighted-Matrix Delivery Decision Approach Introduction The Tier 2--Weighted-Matrix Delivery Decision Approach provides a means for owners to further examine project delivery methods for an individual project when an obvious choice was not found in the Tier 1--Analytical Delivery Decision Approach. The Tier 2 approach involves prioritizing project objectives and selecting the delivery method that best aligns with these objec- tives. The Tier 2--Weighted-Matrix Delivery Decision Approach is founded upon successful delivery decision tools developed by academics and professionals over the past 20 years (Loulakis 2000, CII 2003, Skitmore and Marsden 1988). Owners should complete a Tier 1 approach before conducting the Tier 2 approach. The Tier 1 approach provides owners with two key pieces of information. First, the completion of the Tier 1 approach requires owners to define their project goals in terms of cost, schedule, quality, main- tainability, sustainability, and other options. These project goals are critical to application of the Tier 2 approach. Second, the Tier 1 approach provides a short list of available project delivery options. Only those project delivery methods that are feasible and have the best potential for suc- cessful application will pass through the Tier 1 filtering process. The filtering process involves examination of go/no-go issues and consideration of 24 pertinent issues involved in the project delivery decision. Knowledge of these pertinent issues is helpful in the Tier 2 approach. Forms for the Tier 2 approach are provided in Appendix E, which is available on the TRB web- site at http://trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=10054. The Tier 2 approach has three primary objectives: � Present a structured framework to assist agencies in prioritizing their unique project goals and delivery selection issues; � Assist owners in aligning their unique goals and issues with the most appropriate project delivery method; and � Further document the project delivery decision in the Project Delivery Decision Report estab- lished in Tier 1. The Tier 2 approach provides a framework for agencies to use in prioritizing their project goals and selecting the project delivery method that best aligns with these goals. Priorities for project goals and critical selection issues are unique to each project. Likewise, project delivery methods vary in their ability to achieve these goals and their suitability with regard to various issues. The Tier 2 approach will align these two facets of the delivery decision. At the completion of Tier 2, there is still a possibility that an agency will not have a single, clear, and logical choice for a project delivery method. If this is the case, the agency is advised to move to the Tier 3 approach with the short list of delivery methods emerging from completion of the 78
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Tier 2--Weighted-Matrix Delivery Decision Approach 79 Tier 2 approach and make the final decision based upon a detailed risk analysis of the issues involved with each delivery method. The Tier 2 approach is composed of five distinct steps listed below and shown in Figure 5.1. Step 1. Define Selection Factors Step 2. Weight Selection Factors Step 3. Score Project Delivery Methods Step 4. Choose Most Appropriate Project Delivery Method Step 5. Document Results Step 1 of the Tier 2 process begins by defining a concise set of selection factors. These selec- tion factors consist of the project goals and any of the 24 pertinent issues examined in Tier 1 that were deemed critical (see Chapter 4 for Tier 1). The Tier 1 approach asks owners to establish their project goals at the very beginning of the process. The first step in Tier 2 is for owners to develop a concise set of selection factors by combining their project goals with the most relevant of the 24 pertinent issues examined in Tier 1. These selection factors will be used throughout the Tier 2 approach. In Step 2, owners rank and then weight selection factors. Some selection factors may overlap with others, in which case they can be combined. Other selection factors may stand alone for analysis. Completion of Step 2 results in a list of up to seven selection factors for further analysis. Step 3 of the Tier 2 approach requires owners to score each delivery method in terms of the selection factors. A further examination of the advantages and disadvantages for each delivery method will form the basis for these scores. Since the scores will be subjective, the owners will need to be diligent in documenting the rationale for the scores. Step 4 involves a determination of the most appropriate delivery method through the com- pletion of a weighted-decision matrix (see the weighted-matrix template in Table 5.3). Owners will make the determination by multiplying the selection factor weights by the project delivery scores and then summing the values for each delivery method. The highest score will indicate the Step 1. Define Selection Factors Time: ______________ Step 2. Weight Selection Factors Cost: ______________ Step 3. Score Project Delivery Methods Quality: ______________ Step 4. Choose Most Appropriate Step 5. Document ...: ______________ ...: ______________ Project Delivery Method Results ... PROJECT DELIVERY METHOD DBB CMR DB DBOM PROJECT DELIVERY Selection Factor Weighted Weighted Weighted Weighted DECISION REPORT Factor Weight Score Score Score Score Score Score Score Score Factor 1 Tier 1 (e.g., Project Project Description goals) Project Goals Factor 2 (e.g., Agency Delivery Methods experience) Considered Factor 3 (e.g., Market Advantages and issues) Disadvantages Factor 4 to Delivery Method 7... Decision Total Score Tier 2 Weighted-Matrix Decision Chart Figure 5.1. Tier 2 approach overview.


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AMD's 'Live' to rival Intel's Viiv
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Intel's sales chief eyes futureDecember 13, 2005
The Sunnyvale, Calif.-based processor maker will unveil its "Live" brand at the Consumer Electronics Show, which takes place this week in Las Vegas.
The brand--whose logo will be printed on a sticker on the chassis of a desktop or notebook--will indicate that the computer in question is tuned for home entertainment. Live PCs will come with 7.1 surround sound capabilities, for instance, said Hal Speed, a marketing architect for AMD.
Gearing up for CES
The company first began to apply the Live designation, which resembles the block stencil lettering found on musical equipment crates, on computer equipment sold to customers in the entertainment industry. The country music show "Austin City Limits," for instance, uses AMD Live PCs.
"The equipment used on the show has 'AMD Live' stenciled on it," Speed said, adding that the brand is supposed to resemble something a roadie might lug around.
AMD's use of the Live designation on PCs is similar to Intel's Viiv strategy. Intel will put its new brand on PCs carrying the technology, which will have been built with home entertainment in mind.
One difference is that Intel will test its Viiv PCs for compatibility with several set-top boxes, download services and music players. Thus, several products will contain "Viiv certified" labels.
In addition, Intel plans to unfurl a major branding overhaul.
AMD will test Live PCs with some products. At CES, for instance, STMicroelectronics will show off a set-top box that works with Live PCs. Overall, however, AMD will rely on products complying with standards set by independent organizations and not perform as much interoperability testing of its own.
"We really think the standards bodies should handle interoperability," Speed said.
AMD will also concentrate on selling only one component--the processor--in Live PCs. To get the Viiv sticker, PC makers have to insert an Intel processor into the box, but also an Intel chipset and networking components. The systems also come with Intel-created software.
"Our approach is to set criteria," Speed said.
Live PCs are scheduled to come out around the middle of the year. Viiv PCs will arrive in the first quarter.
To date, attempts to put the PC in the living room have been a flop. The early version of Intel's EPC computer TV, intended to be the centerpiece of a home entertainment center, sold in low numbers. The upcoming models, however, are smaller than the previous editions and will require fewer fans. More pervasive home networking will also mean that the PC can stay in the den but be operated in the living room with a remote control through the TV screen.
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- Sticker Shock
- I have never left one of their stickers on a computer once it is one my desk. Why would I? If Intel or AMD want to make me happy, make the sticker EASIER to take off instead of changing the font!
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- AMD is closing in
- AMD is closing in on Intel and is closing in fast
Some people will say AMD already surpassed Intel
I think my next CPU will be a AMD
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- Closing in??
- I've long been a fan of the AMD line, they've out-performed qualitative Intel chips for quite some time (even during the years when Intel feverishly denied this), they're much cheaper to purchase, and they're an extremely durable product.
It's good to see the Goliath get knocked around by David, in this case resulting in true competition which allows us, the consumer, to win.
While this latest round might be a battle of branding on media/pc related products we still gotta break it down chip by chip for the better buy.
I would like to ask if anyone has any knowledge of the Mac to Intel switch? Was there some unknown public knowledge here about something Intel has in the works, or was it for the massive scale that they push they're garbage out with? I tell my Mac friend that they should have went with AMD but I'd like to see them stumble with the Craptel!
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- I'm glad that Intel will be seeing some serious competetion in the future. Competition has always been a good source of inovation. But even so, I feel we will eventually come to the point where we not just question the make, but also start looking at an alternative microcode to run. How long can we maintaing the backward compatability to the 8086 code? Consider how many more transistors we can now pack onto an even smaller chip than the old 8086, and even put multiple processors under the hood of the chip with onboard cache, hyperthreading, etc., hardware wise we've made alot of advances. I can envision a computer of the future that contains a chip holding dozens of processors all working together like the synapses of the human brain. I don't really see intel or AMD moving anytime soon away from backwards compatability, they have too much of a market share at stake. I could see motorola doing something like this as they have already produced a good RISC based chip.
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Steve Nash is hoping to return to the Los Angeles Lakers' lineup in time for their playoff opener. Nash practiced with the Lakers on Friday at their training complex, going through half-court offensive drills and testing his injured right hamstring. The two-time NBA MVP missed Los Angeles' final eight games of the regular season with the latest injury in a season full of setbacks. After getting recent epidural injections, Nash said he's very optimistic he'll return Sunday when the seventh-seeded Lakers open against San Antonio. Nash shares his teammates' optimism about the postseason after the talented Lakers survived a tumultuous regular season. Although Kobe Bryant is out for the season, Nash believes the remaining Lakers can make a significant playoff run. Nash could start alongside his backup, Steve Blake.
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Although it will probably be Friday before you read this, it's Thursday as I type.
It's been a good week at church camp. I've spent a lot of time by the lake.
Since our church runs camp for just our kids, camp is a chance to hang out with friends while we herd the kids around.
This week always renews my hope in the future. The kids aren't allowed to have electronics all week, and I'm always surprised at how readily they give those things up when they have other options like fishing and swimming.
I am thankful for friends. I am thankful for God's beautiful creation and the chance to enjoy it.
And if I may contradict myself, I'm thankful for tech-savvy camp directors who install wi-fi, which enables any freelance writers who happen to be there meet a deadline.
I am thankful for sweet young hearts that ask such deep questions about the things of God.
I am thankful for our children's pastor who works so hard to make this week at camp edifying and fun.
I am thankful for dads who take time off work to wrangle a bunch of squirrelly 8 to 12-year-old boys for four days.
I am also thankful that being a cabin leader for girls only requires talking and painting nails, rather than impromptu wresting matches.
I am thankful for air conditioned camp cabins.
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The inspiration for these delicious okra cakes came from Gloria Smiley, a friend and professional food stylist in Atlanta. Her okra cakes have a rice base, maybe because she's got rice in her blood since she's from the Low Country. I felt compelled to use cornmeal, maybe because I'm from farther inland. In fact, in the middle of summer, I like to add fresh corn cut off the cob. Serve these in bite-size bits for a cocktail nibble or as larger cakes for a side dish. They're also brilliant Napoleon style, layered with a soft, creamy cheese, such as fresh goat cheese or ricotta, and thickly sliced tomato.–Virginia Willis
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It's not every day that cookbook authors make us chuckle, but we guffawed out loud when we read the following note from author Virginia Willis, which not only explains an alternate plating option for this dish but conveys some of her personality as well: "A Napoleon is traditionally a stacked dessert of puff pastry, pastry cream and fruit, but the term has come to mean pretty much anything stacked. Sometimes the concept is taken a bit too far and the stack becomes towering and difficult to eat, more akin to a Napoleon complex, but it's a very restaurant way of presenting a thin little cake or vegetable." We're still hooting and hollering over that one.
Okra Cornmeal Cakes Recipe
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- Makes twelve 3-inch cakes
- 2 cups finely ground yellow cornmeal
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 cups cold water, plus more if needed
- 8 ounces fresh okra, stems trimmed and sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 1 jalapeño, cored, seeded, and finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, mashed into a paste
- 1/4 cup mild vegetable oil, for frying
- 1. Line a plate with paper towels.
- 2. In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, baking powder, and fine salt. In a second bowl or large liquid measuring cup, combine the egg and water. Add the liquid to the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth. Add the okra, jalapeño, and garlic and stir to combine. (The batter should be thick and wet, not dry. Add a little more water at a time if needed. The amount will depend on the exact grind of the cornmeal.)
- 3. Heat some or all of the oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat, depending on how "fried" you like your cakes. Scoop 1/4 cup batter onto the heated surface and, if needed, flatten the griddle cake so it has an even surface. Repeat with additional batter, being careful not to crowd the skillet. Cook the griddle cakes until the bottoms are brown and bubbles form on the tops and edges, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn and cook until the other side is golden brown, an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to the paper towel–lined plate. Season the cooked griddle cakes with salt and pepper. Repeat with the remaining batter. Serve immediately.
Hungry for more? Chow down on these:
- Italian Parmesan Corn Cakes from Weelicious
- Fresh Corn Cakes with Avocado and Goat Cheese Salsa from Love and Olive Oil
- Meme's Cornmeal Griddle Cakes from Leite's Culinaria
- Cornmeal-Bacon Waffles with Thyme-Infused Maple Syrup from Leite's Culinaria
Okra Cornmeal Cakes Recipe © 2011 Virginia Willis. Photo © 2011 Hélène Dujardin. All rights reserved.