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Allan Dykstra was drafted in the first round of the 2008 MLB Draft by the San Diego Padres. He played his college ball at Wake Forest University, and the Demon Deacon was considered one of the top power threats in college baseball at the time. Some considered Dykstra to be a better prospect than Ike Davis coming out of college, mainly because of his power and his ability to get on base. He was a sabermetrician's dream player, which could explain why Sandy Alderson traded for him. Others considered Dykstra a guy whose game would not translate in the professional ranks. He would have to undergo major swing overhauls if he was ever going to have success hitting with a wooden bat. Defensively, he would be limited to first base due to his size — 6 feet 5 inches tall and 240 lbs. After a few lackluster years where Dykstra never batted over .270 in a season, he seems to be putting it together at 26 years old. In 2013, he had exceeded all of his offensive numbers from 2012 in fewer games p...
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What does fluency mean to you?
We are here for the same reason, fluency in foreign languages!
But as we all know, there's no such ends in terms of learning languages.
So I'd like to ask you some questions.
What makes a person fluent in a language?
What aspects do you think are important in learning other languages?
These questions may be a key to reach our goals in learning languages.
I used to think that fluency was "perfection," and tried to be "perfect," but this just can't be done.
There's no perfection in languages.
I speak Korean fluently since it's my mother tongue, but it doesn't mean that I'm PERFECT in Korean.
I sometimes make grammatical mistakes,or I can't even understand some dialects or words, but I am still considered as FLUENT.
However, even though I can survive with my English without any helps, and I've learned grammars and vocabulary for years and years, I often hesitate to call myself fluent in English.
What makes it so?
Why am I-possibly are we-obsessed with perfection when it comes to foreign languages?
So I'm curious about your opinion.
WHAT makes a person fluent in a language?
Native-sounding pronunciation?
Proper usage of words and expressions?
A wide knowledge of grammar and vocabulary?
Or can it possibly include a cultural background as well?
Let's discuss!
Different opinions are welcome.
Thanks for the great opinion!
So in your opinion, if we can deal with native speakers within our ablities, that gives us a fluency.
You got the point. We shouldn't compare us to others, us to ourselves! :D
So, WE set the limit in languages.
Thank you. Very good point!
In my opinion what is important in communication is to understand and to be understood. About perfection it is obvious that there is nobody perfect but it is just said so in the expression practice makes 'perfect' in order to encourage training and habituation
I think we should not just imitate "perfect". I feel something when I learn english and japanese in formal way that is different from native speaker. I think they feel it is hard to pronounce or too lazy to speak
So becoming the way of speaking. But it still need to go through basical grammar to understand it.
Like I have to listen to japanese finish all sentence so I can understand what he say about future or past.
Sometimes it is too long. So I think, anyway, it is good to shorten the formal sentence. So learning basical languages, others let it be.
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1881 5C Liberty Head Five Cents, Judd-1671, Pollock-1872, ...
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Very Collectible 1881 Pattern Liberty Nickel, Judd-16711881 5C Liberty Head Five Cents, Judd-1671, Pollock-1872, High R.6, PR65 NGC. Judd-1671 features one of the simpler designs amongst the patterns that preceded the 1883 No Cents Liberty Nickel. As with the Seated Liberty Dime, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is displayed instead of stars on the obverse border. The denomination is a simple Roman numeral V, and neither IN GOD WE TRUST nor E PLURIBUS UNUM is present. Struck in nickel with a plain edge. Faint streaks of tan patina intermingle with battleship-gray color. The left ear of corn is typically struck, but the portrait is sharply impressed. Nicely preserved, and an interesting addition to a collection of proof Liberty Nickels.(#62067) (PCGS# 62067)
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1793 1C Wreath Cent, Vine and Bars -- Environmental Damage -- NGC Details. VF. S-6, B-7, R.3....
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1793 S-6, B-7 Wreath Cent, VF Details1793 1C Wreath Cent, Vine and Bars -- Environmental Damage -- NGC Details. VF. S-6, B-7, R.3. Known as the Sprung Die variety, the S-6 cent has a horizontal die ridge in the left obverse field, providing immediate attribution. The obverse is medium brown, the reverse darker, and both sides have moderate corrosion with faint scratches. The sharpness is about VF20, and this piece was called Fine 12 in the 1983 EAC Sale and in the June 2000 Superior catalog. MRB Fine 12.
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Turkey Scallops With Lemon Slices
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|2 Clove (10 gm), minced/ crushed through a press
|Chopped parsley
|1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
|1⁄2 Teaspoon
|1⁄4 Teaspoon
|Turkey scallops
|1 1⁄2 Pound (8 Pieces)
|4 Tablespoon
|Olive oil/Vegetable oil
|2 Tablespoon
1 Cut one lemon into very thin slices (use whichever lemon has thinner skin). Juice the remaining lemon.
2 In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, garlic, parsley (if using), salt and pepper. Dredge the turkey in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess.
3 In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add as many turkey scallops as will fit and cook until golden brown all over, about 3 minutes per side. Keep the turkey warm in a low oven while you cook the remaining turkey in another 1 tablespoon butter in the remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
4 When all of the turkey has been cooked and placed in the oven, add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and the lemon juice to the skillet. Increase the heat to high and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
5 Add the lemon slices and cook for about 30 seconds. Arrange the lemon slices over the turkey and pour the lemon sauce on top.


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Sweetwater hosted more than 125 energy and infrastructure leaders from more than a dozen states around the USA last week for the 5th annual Transmission Summit 2013 on the campus of Texas State Technical College West Texas.
The event included project updates, business networking and industry sponsor exhibits. The event was sponsored by the Texas Wind Energy Clearinghouse.
Shown is speaker Jeff Gates with Duke Energy out of Charlotte, NC speaking about energy storage as a grid strategy at the transmission summit.
After a two-week time frame, the Nolan County Commissioners approved to reinstate the burn ban for the county at their meeting on Monday morning.
Collectively, the commissioners determined that the land throughout the county was not looking as "green" due to the lack of precipitation. The reinstatement will stand until the next meeting date, when the item will be considered once again by the commissioners.
As citizens who serve children and represent their communities, individual school board members face complex and demanding challenges. Yet, few people fully understand the scope and far-reaching implications of board members' responsibilities. All Texans should recognize the vital contributions of these men and women and focus attention on the crucial role these elected leaders play in the education of our children. They truly make a difference every day.
The Sweetwater Police Department (SPD) received 123 calls for service, issued seven citations and made three arrests from Jan. 25-27, 2013.
The SPD received 66, 911 calls.
Calls for service:
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Be on the lookout for high winds today, as southwest winds at 15 to 25 mph will increase to 30 to 40 mph in the morning. Areas of blowing dust will be prevalent after noon and gusts could get as high as 55 mph. Otherwise, expect mostly sunny skies and a high near 63.
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low around 31. Winds will be from the south-southwest from 20 to 30 mph, decreasing to 10 to 20 mph. Gusts could top out at 45 mph.
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What's up glorious PC gamers (and console gamers who are lurking),
Now that it's been confirmed that jets are in the game, let's talk about what fighter jet's we'd like to see. I know BF2 didn't have that many, if I remember correctly I think it only had one or two. I feel that BF3 should focus on more jets as a way to make up for lost time. So here's a good list of Jets.
USA Military
- F-16 Falcon - This is the base plane for the US Air Force, and other military branches. It's what reinvented the way fighter jets work, so it's only fitting that this is the plane that new flyers should start off with. It's a solid all-around-jet, that can help people learn how to use the basic mechanics.
- F-18 Hornet - After the flyer gets some kills and does some objectives, this should be the next logical step as it's a faster plane and focuses more on fighter-to-fighter. This is also the middle level plane as it requires far more skill compared to the F-16.
- F-22 Raptor - Yo, this plane is invincible. It has never been shot down, and is the world's most powerful plane, ever. It's the hight of American power, and only the top 10% or so should be allowed to use this out of all the flyers. Yo, this is the world's greatest plane and proof that the US Military is un-stopable.
EU/Russian Military
- Panavia Tornado - It's a solid jet fighter that is comparable to the same level F-16 pilot. I don't know much else about it.
- Eurofighter Typhoon - It's a decent plane.
- Su-34 - Confirmed in the trailer, so it's in it.
- F-35 Lightning II - The only plane that the EU/Russians have that can try to compare with the F-22, it's a solid next-generation fighter jet. I'm not a fan, and think the F-22 is better (which it is).
Chinese Military - LOL THEY DON'T HAVE JETS THAT ARE COMPARABLE
Anyways, that's my base 3 list...sorry about not having that many details about the EU/Russians. Also, I don't know how the Chinese forces are going to have real planes as they will either be made up planes or older models from the EU. :|


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Thursday 8 December, 6 p.m., artist Björk Viggósdóttir participates in an artist's talk in relation to her exhibition Kite.
Björk works with colors, emotions, signs and other things from the everyday, which she brings to other dimensions by creating for them new perspectives and settings. The exhibition builds on strings of emotions, struggle and restrictions with references to martial arts. In her art Björk likes to encourage her audience to use all their senses for viewing her work by using combinations of different media in her works.
Björk Viggósdóttir (b. 1982) graduated from the Art Academy of Iceland in 2006 and has since produced a number of videos and installations. She has exhibited her work across Europe, the United States and in Iceland where she frequently collaborates with composers, musicians, dancers and other artists in both solo and group exhibitions.
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Guys do you prefer skinny girls or curvy girls or chubby girls or fat girls?
guys do you prefer skinny girls or curvy girls or chubby girls or fat girls?
Most Helpful Opinion
This question is very open to interpretation, all guys have a different idea of what they consider each one of these choices to be. Some guys think kim kardashian is fat and that paris hilton was the right size and vice versa.
It would be easier to answer if you gave us example pictures to show what you meant by each, I think I would choose curvy but I have no idea what that looks like from your idea
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I am often attracted to skinny girls the most it seems, however there are also curvy girls that I am attracted too as well. There are a rare amount of chubby girls I have ever been somewhat attracted to (ex: gorgeous faces, but muffin topping a bit too much.) I'm 99% certain I've never "liked" a fat girl. I've had a friend or two, and can have pleasant friendly conversation. That's it however, and if they start flirting I, immediately hit the eject button.
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A Lake Tahoe Motorcycle Rendezvous
As the motorcycle rally meet ups round down for the season, this year a new face appeared on the radar. When J Brandon invited the Curbsyde team down to get a taste of Tahoe, we jumped at the chance. We had never been to Tahoe. In the past we had skirted its borders on our way to other rides, in other states, but never found an excuse to ride the big blue lake high in the Sierras. Now was our chance.
A few bikes lined up at the event
Vender Booths
Riding demonstration
Everyone excited to speak to Dick Mann
Whitney sneaking in a photo with Dick Mann and Jimmy
An iPhone photo of two photographers taking photos with their iphones... Whats this world coming too!
Here is the other side of that photo, not that exciting
Furry attendants at the event
The event consisted of GPS tracks ranging from easy to long all day events. We decided to hit some of the close loops because we were doing dual purpose (of course) getting some screen time for the new Ergo 360 Adventure suit from Spidi.
The riding around Tahoe is expansive, On the west you have the Sierra Nevada's with her billions of roads that lead off to high off places from sandy whoops, rocky downhills with single track and stuff that keeps you on your toes to the desert floor to the East near Carson City and beyond. Though this area is not a year round riding destination, you can sure tick all the boxes within a matter of days riding around here.
So the rides we do: Genoa Peak, Kings Canyon, a Lake loop and down to a dry lake bed near Virginia City. All in all it was a great weekend, and I hope these folks continue it along next year. We put together a short Go somewhere video of the Lake Tahoe area.
Up towards Genoa Peak
Kings Canyon
Whitney looks colorful in his Spidi Suit... We nick named him Captain America
We ended up on this route before the group, so we tried to tidy it up a little bit
We wont get into trouble today :)
Ok maybe a little trouble....
Whitney washing his unmentionables...
Jimmy doing a demonstration
Sunset on the beach!
Joe at some point needed a new front tire, so we went down to Carson City for a replacement.
Oh, and this really was happening.... Somewhere in this photo Heather Lewis is striking the same pose!
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