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By Derek Willis (Follow on Twitter)
What's up, Big Blue Nation? How are you doing?
We're three games into conference play and it's been really exciting. I grew up watching the SEC, but it's a lot different playing in the games. Instead of being at home and hanging out, you're actually there in it. It's been really fun. The road games have been really hostile when we go in there. I really like environments like that just because that's when teams come to play and that's when you get the best out of the team you're going against.
Coming into the game, you've got to have the mindset of you're already down 15 points. You've got to work your way from that. It's an uphill battle. The biggest thing is probably getting your mindset right knowing you're going into someone else's territory. They're not going to like you. You've just got to be ready for whatever and not base how you're going to play on what the fans are saying or the calls the officials make.
I feel like we played well at Arkansas. We played hard and we competed with them. That was just a really tough environment to play in. We just learned from it. The free throws we missed really stuck with us. I think we'll be OK if we spend more time in the gym and just focus more.
That Arkansas game showed us how hard it is to win on the road, so it was good to get that win against Vandy. It was also fun for me because I think that was probably the most I've played this year. It was an SEC game, so I didn't know what was going to happen. I'm just glad I got in. I was trying to do what I could. I was seeing on the bench that their big men, they couldn't guard Willie and Julius and any of our big men, so I was just trying to get them the ball. If they kicked it out, I was just trying to shoot it.
The game was even more fun because I had a couple family friends there to watch. When I was a kid, my mom, my dad and my sisters, they played in this rec softball league. They met these people named Randall and Debbie Rice. They just ended up coaching together and becoming really good friends. They were big UK fans so they decided to come down and make me a poster and just support me and Kentucky.
The Vandy game was fun, but nothing like beating Louisville. As most of you all know, I grew up just south of Louisville and know all about the rivalry. Playing in that game for the first time, it was nuts. The night before I was really excited. I really wanted to play this game. It was an awesome game. I'm glad we won. We made some people mad, especially some of the U of L fans I grew up with.
The moment I remember most was kind of early in the game. Julius made a nice move on, I think, Montrezl Harrell. He just went around him. I think two guys went up and he just dunked on both the guys. I was happy to see that because I was hoping he'd have a good game.
Camp Cal is over now, but I have to talk about it. It was something different. I've never had anything like that. It was basketball, I'm talking, the whole day. That's all you did. It was a good experience because we got to kind of feel each other out even more and know each other better. I think it was good. I think it made our team a lot better.
We also grew off the court. You ate breakfast together, practiced together, and then after that you went and saw a movie or ate, and then you go to sleep, wake up and do it again for 13 days in a row. Whenever we weren't practicing, we all hung out with each other and played a lot of video games. I think Dominique is probably the best, and that's for any video game. We room together and he's pretty good.
Now we're back in class and I'm actually glad. I really like to be organized so having a schedule and knowing when I can plan out stuff and know what I'm doing, it really helps me. I was so worried about class coming in because I didn't know what routine to get into. I definitely have that figured out now after the fall. This semester, you know how Blackboard works, how to turn in assignments and communicate with professors.
Last week, you probably heard about some of my late-night shooting sessions. Cal actually brought it up. He said, "You need to get in the gym more and start shooting," so I listened. The only real downtime I have is late at night when I'm in my room. I usually can't fall asleep anyway so I thought I might as well walk over and start shooting. I started doing that a couple nights a week. I had my friends in one night and they came in and shot with me. It was good for them to see the gym. I'm going to start doing that a lot more, probably every night now.
I just want to make sure I'm ready the next time I get to play. We've got Tennessee on Saturday. I know they're pretty good so that will be another good game. Texas A&M is after that. They beat Arkansas and Tennessee, so that will be good too.
I just hope that the fans keep supporting us like they have been. We're working every day on becoming a better team, so just be patient if you're frustrated about certain things. Just know we're doing everything we can to fix them. Come March, we hope to bring back another title.

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Leslie Named ACC Player of the Week
Dec. 10, 2012
GREENSBORO, N.C. – NC State's C.J. Leslie has been named the ACC Player of the Week the conference office announced Monday.
Leslie averaged 17.5 points, 10.5 rebounds and shot 80.0 percent from the field (12-for-15), leading the 25th-ranked Wolfpack to wins over Connecticut and Cleveland State. The Holly Springs, N.C., junior opened the week with a 16-point, 13-rebound, four-blocked shot performance in a 69-65 win over Connecticut at the Jimmy V Classic in New York's Madison Square Garden. In Saturday's 80-63 victory over visiting Cleveland State, Leslie had a game-high 19 points to go along with eight rebounds and one steal.


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I now declare this meeting of Local Union No. ... of the International Union, UNITED AUTOMOBILE, AEROSPACE AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WORKERS OF AMERICA (UAW) open for the transaction of such business as may properly come before it."
The following order of business is suggested, but it may be altered to suit the requirements of each Local Union:
1. Roll call of officers
2. Reading of the minutes of the previous meeting
3. Applications for membership
4. Voting on applications
5. Initiation of Candidates
6. Report of Financial Secretary and/or Treasurer
7. Reports of officers, committees and delegates
8. Communications and bills
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In 2009, after reviewing the progress of the consolidation, the Regents voted unanimously to affirm its decision to consolidate the two campuses under the name University of Colorado Denver.
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Episode 26. Back in the garage! We are still drinking, reviewing, and being as goofy as ever. This week, we take the last of the Stone Brewing Co. Beers that were given to us by Jill from SWAMwine.com. This weeks episode is the Stone Ruination IPA and the Russian Imperial Stout. We also take a little trip back to the Maui Brewfest to show you some of the bad beers that were there. Any questions or comments are always welcomed.
Two Beer Queers?! No, They aren't gay. Russel Kealoha and Bully O'Sullivan are two local Hawaiians who are "queer for beer." Every week they duo research the beers of the week, put up a camera in the garage, and review some beer. Tune in for Hawaii's only beer review podcast!


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We're able to share that the F30 3-series sedan will begin production in November 2011, shortly after the E90 3-series stops production. The F30 2012 Model Year will run until June 2012, upon which point it will switch to the 2013 Model Year.
As the schedule shows, the F30 3-series will come as 328i and 335i models. The 328i will most certainly be powered by the 'N20′ turbo 4-cylinder inline engine (as found in the Z4 28i, details) and the 335i by a turbo 6-cylinder inline motor. … CONTINUED
Here is our latest sighting of a F30 335i sedan in alpine white, including some new interior looks. We analyze the interior and exterior. See inside for analysis.
We bring you what we believe are the most realistic F30 3-series sedan renders yet, based directly off the latest and most revealing F30 spy photos. The F30 sedan adopts BMW's current design language, with a sleeker sloping hood with more upright and widened kidney grilles placed below the hood line. The entire front fascia is more front leaning and shark-like. The F30 features double side character lines, as seen in the render. The side view mirrors will feature turn signals, like the just revealed … CONTINUED
It's usually the strange looking camouflaged prototype cars which get the attention in public, but that may not be the case here where one of our members in a Ferrari 458 caught an F30 3-series sedan prototype out testing in the canyons of Malibu, California.
The next generation 3-series coupe and cabrio are said to possibly be receiving 4-series badges, splitting up for the first time the 4-door and 2-door versions of what has always been called together, the "3-series." These are some new speculative renders courtesy of Autobild.
According to a new report from Autobild, BMW is considering reordering the nomenclature of their model lineup for consistency. If this happens, all sedan, wagons, and GT's will get odd numbers. All coupes, convertibles and Gran Coupe's get even numbers.
In other words, the successors of the E92 3-series coupe would become the 4-series coupe (F32), the E93 3-series convertible a 4-series convertible (F33). BMW had similar plans for the current generation E92 and E93 3-series but got cold feet for several reasons. Now the successful introduction … CONTINUED
Info on the next generation M3 lineup comes courtesy of insider SCOTT26. Expected in the M3 lineup will again be the M3 coupe and cabrio, but the M3 sedan will supposedly be replaced by the M3 Gran coupe (a 4 door version of the F32 M3 coupe). Also for the first time there will be an M3 touring wagon. Finally, the X3M and an X4M (based on a future X4 SAV model) are speculated. Full details inside.
We bring you the most revealing F30 3-series FEP (final evaluation phase) test car video yet — 2 minutes of spy footage. The video reveals the following things: Fixed piston calipers, Possible lightweight calipers being tested, LED turn signal indicators, Regular bulb brake lights, Appears to be undergoing sound check/testing. Enjoy the video inside.
We bring you the first photos of a red F30 3-series sedan spied, showing the best F30 interior photos yet. The interior photos are telling, revealing a semi-black panel display, lane change assistant, and auto-start stop technology.
See our analysis and photos inside.
Here are some new renders of the F30 3-series sedan, by German publication Auto Test. These are some of the more attractive renders we've seen and are clearly based off the F10 5-series, but with some attention to paid to previous F30 spy photos.
The rear 3/4 view is particular attractive. However, the renders are missing some new styling features revealed in the most recent F30 spy photos, such as the double character lines.
We continue bringing you what may appear to be live coverage of the various F30 3-series FEP test cars driving around the streets of Munich. This new set features in-action photos of a Carbon Black F30 and Alpine White F30. Enjoy the entire gallery inside, now 40+ photos.
We have added yet another set of BMW F30 3-series photos, with the best closeups available yet. This model is an Alpine White F30 325i/328i caught while parked, which provides us some great looks at certain camouflaged elements such as the headlights, grilles, front bumper, side view mirrors, and rear lights. Check out the new set of photos inside.
The F30 3-series FEP (final evaluation phase) stage sedans were out testing in force today! This is the third sighting we are bringing you photos from, and this time the F30 was spotted in Alpine White. Enjoy the photos!
Sometimes when it rains it pours. We bring you even more F30 spy photos today – this time of a black/dark blue F30 335i showing off F30′s double character lines, aggressive front end with squared off angel eyes and some new wheels. Check out the photos inside.
The 2012 F30 3-series sedan has finally dropped its heavy camouflage to reveal a handsome and evolutionary design from the current E90 3-series sedan!
As expected, the F30 3-series retains its sporty and squat design, with short overhangs and wheels pushed to the corners. However, the front end adopts BMWs current design language, with a sleeker sloping front fascia with widened kidney grilles. The rear lights remain classic L-shapes and the car retains the prominent character line throughout its doors.
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Here is an updated F30 3-series generation debut and sales timeline, as speculated by SCOTT26. The F30 3-series sedan will be announced in November of this year, coinciding with the Olympics. It will then make its public debut at the 2012 Geneva autoshow in March of 2012 and be on sale shortly thereafter.
Catch the rest of the timeline, including some insight into the 3-series Gran Turismo model inside…
The next generation F30 3-series is nearly upon us (we're expecting info on it later this year), so what is your improvements wishlist for the next 3 series? BMW does read the site and comments, so come share… you never know, your wish may be granted.


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My grand plan
I'm switching from Linux to Mac, giving my Toshiba NB205 to my girlfriend, and buying a MacBook 13".
When the 256GB solid state drive arrives from Amazon, I'll replace the 250GB platter-based drive, put it in a shell w/ USB adapter, and use it for weekly backup. (I'll also use BackBlaze for online backup.)
I'll be using MacSpeech and a bluetooth microphone/headset for dictation. I've chosen iWork instead of Microsoft Office: I don't approve of Microsoft's business practices. That's why I'm choosing Mac over PC.
I've opted for the 3-year AppleCare warranty. I suspect the solid state drive will outlast the rest of the laptop. I'll simply move the drive to the next laptop (in 2013?) and keep doing that until the drive dies.
Ubuntu Linux does almost everything I want, except speech-to-text. I could have bought ViaVoice and installed the Linux/X Window wrapper, but I had a gut feeling that the 1.66GHz Atom CPU would be overwhelmed.
I think I've got everything under control, but that's what everyone thinks. You guys rock, you give great advice, and I love the 'Search' function on this website.
The MBP is sitting in its box in the corner of the living room, waiting for the solid state drive to arrive. I have to say, it's really hard to leave it alone, but I'm certain it's best to wait for the drive.
Must... resist... shiny... thing... :)
Sounds like a good plan to me :)
I imagine a 256GB SSD is very expensive! I wouldn't need that much storage space on the go, so not for me. But I would love an SSD, would make my old MacBook a little faster, I imagine.
I use Time Machine to back-up my laptop, and I can tell you that you would need a much larger back-up HDD than the laptop's own drive, otherwise it will begin to overwrite quite quickly. But that is from my experience with Time Machine. It probably depends what back-up program you use!
I'm sure your new MBP will outlast 2013! My MB is almost 5, and my G4 Cube is coming on 10 years old!
All in all, I am very jealous of your purchase! I hope your plan works! :P
So what are you going to do with the platter drive?
WOW ! You love the search feature AND you have a" grand plan "!? Ya your going to be fine.
You sound like you will be an AWESOME convert to the Mac, but I have to be honest and tell you about a flaw in your grand plan: you will probably need to buy your gf a Mac (or at least an iPad) before the year is out. :)
I'm wavering between buying a docking station and buying a Time Machine. The wireless printer and USB drive (formerly the MBP's 250GB platter drive) will sit nicely on the desk. I could connect them all to a docking station or just use a Time Machine (thus eschewing the 250GB platter drive).
Time Machine: $300 (with built-in router)
Docking Station: $250 + $50 for router
I'm really tempted to go with the Docking Station. I don't like waste, so I'm loath to leave a 250GB drive lying around. Is there a way to connect the 250GB USB drive to a Time Machine and expand the disk space available to the TM?
You know, with all this talk of spending hundreds of dollars, it's easy to forget that the little things mean so much. My $10 rubber overlay for the keyboard has already saved me from cat hairs, flakes of skin, fingerprints... I'm not afraid of germs or dirt but geez, I had no idea so much crap fell upon a keyboard in one day.
Oh, and the Bluetooth headset for MacSpeech arrived. It's charging now.
@chas_m --- you might be right. Perhaps I should buy a 2TB Time Machine in preparation for the inevitable "Oh honey, of course I love you! Yes, I'll buy you a MacBook just like mine." :)
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The 2011 F10 5-series is one of the most hotly anticipated sedans in years and it shows in the many tuners that already have big plans for tuning and customizing the F10 5-series and F10 M5. Check out the F10 visions of Nowack, Lumma, Carline, Racing Dynamics, Hamann, Kerscher, and Brabham. Tuning company Nowack has plans to tune all the gasoline models for more power, from the 528i to the 550i.
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William N. Lipscomb
Undergraduate research has a long and distinguished history at the University of Kentucky.
n October 14, 2004, William N. Lipscomb, UK's only living Nobel Laureate, delivered the Blazer Lecture, entitled "The Pursuit of Ideas in Science." In his talk, Professor Lipscomb presented a particularly strong endorsement of undergraduate research. He described his own undergraduate research experience at UK and the circumstances under which he performed it and wrote his first publication. "I finished early the laboratory work in a course, 'Qualitative Organic Chemistry.' I then met with Prof. [Robert H.] Baker to see if we could organize an undergraduate research study. Hence this: my first publication! It was published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society."
Professor Lipscomb has graciously agreed to the re-publication of his undergraduate research in Kaleidoscope. What follows is his autobiography, written at the time he received the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1976.
Autobiography at the time of the Nobel Prize
Although born in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, on December 9, 1919,I moved to Kentucky in 1920, and lived in Lexington through my university years. After my bachelors degree at the University of Kentucky, I entered graduate school at the California Institute of Technology in 1941, at first in physics. Under the influence of Linus Pauling, I returned to chemistry in early 1942. From then until the end of 1945, I was involved in research and development related to the war. After completion of the Ph.D., I joined the faculty of the University of Minnesota in 1946, and moved to Harvard University in 1959. Harvard's recognitions include the Abbott and James Lawrence Professorship in 1971, and the George Ledlie Prize in 1971.
The early research in borane chemistry is best summarized in my book
Boron Hydrides
(W.A. Benjamin, Inc., 1963), although most of this and late work is in several scientific journals. Since about 1960, my research interests have also been concerned with the relationship between three-dimensional structures of enzymes and how they catalyze reactions or how they are regulated by allosteric transformations.
Besides memberships in various scientific societies, I have received the Bausch and Lomb honorary science award in 1937; and, from the American Chemical Society, the Award for Distinguished Service in the Advancement of Inorganic Chemistry, and the Peter Debye Award in Physical Chemistry. Local sections of this Society have given the Harrison Howe Award and Remsen Award. The University of Kentucky presented to me the Sullivan Medallion in 1941, the Distinguished Alumni Centennial Award in 1965, and an honorary Doctor of Science degree in 1963. A Doctor Honoris Causa was awarded by the University of Munich in 1976. I am a member of the National Academy of Sciences U.S.A. and of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and a foreign member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Sciences and Letters.
My other activities include tennis and classical chamber music as a performing clarinetist.
From Les Prix Nobel en 1976, Editor Wilhelm Odelberg, [Nobel Foundation], Stockholm, 1977.
This autobiography/biography was written at the time of the award and later published in the book series Les Prix
Nobel/Nobel Lectures
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To read Prof. Lipscomb's Nobel Lecture, go to http:// nobelprize.org/chemistry/laureates/1976/lipscomb-lecture.pdf
For general information about all aspects of Prof. Lipscomb's Nobel Prize, go to http://nobelprize.org/chem-istry/laureates/1976/
Prof. Lipscomb delivering a lecture recently.
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Thanks to newly published federal regulations, many employers are likely to take a new look at company policies and layoff decisions to make sure that they don't discriminate against older employees.
See also: AARP's age discrimination fact sheet.
The regulation, issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and championed by AARP, focuses on a form of age discrimination known as disparate impact. It involves employer practices that, while not overtly discriminatory, have a disproportionate impact on older workers.
Consider, for example, a company that refuses to hire people who've been unemployed for six months or more. Older workers who lose a job are much more likely to remain unemployed for that length of time than younger workers, according to Laurie McCann, an attorney for AARP Foundation Litigation. That policy could well have a disproportionate impact on older workers, and a company with such a policy could now come under EEOC scrutiny.
In such cases, employers would be required to show that they based their business decisions on reasonable factors other than age. The new rule provides clear guidance about what is considered reasonable, whereas before, McCann says, just about "everything was deemed reasonable."
"As a result of this new rule, employers should be more careful when they conduct a reduction in force, formulate a hiring policy or formulate a policy as to who gets a promotion," McCann says. "If it would harm older workers, they'll hopefully look to see if there's another way to make business decisions without this adverse impact. This will improve workplace conditions for older workers."
AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond says that for workers, the practical outcome of the new guidelines is that there will be a better chance of preventing discrimination before it happens. In the event it does occur, older workers will have a chance to get their day in court and prove their cases.
The EEOC proposed the rule in 2010 to clarify a 2008 U. S. Supreme Court decision (Meacham v. Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory) that held that policies or practices with an adverse impact on older workers were in violation of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 unless they could be justified by a reasonable factor other than age.
Sign up for the AARP Work Newsletter.
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PURPOSE : The Honors and Ceremonies Committee assists the University in establishing ceremonial policies. The Committee coordinates Honors Day activities with the administrative office responsible for the awards program and approves or rejects applications for new awards. The Committee is also responsible for recommending prospective speakers for the campus.
COMPOSITION : Representative of administrative office responsible for coordinating Honors Day, Vice Chancellor for University Advancement, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Executive Assistant to the Chancellor, Registrar, four (4) faculty members appointed by the Administrative Committee on Committees for overlapping two year terms, and two (2) Honors Programs student representatives. A faculty representative elected by the outgoing Committee will serve as chair and the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs will serve as secretary.
REPORTING CHANNEL : Chancellor
*Ms. Dorothy Gillon, Honors Day Representative
*Mr. Andy Wilson, Vice Chancellor for University Advancement
*Dr. Jerald Ogg, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Secretary
*Ms. Edie Gibson, Executive Assistant to the Chancellor
*Ms. Brandy Cartmell, Interim Exec. Dir., Enrollment Services and Student Engagement & Director of Academic Records/Registrar
Dr. Chris Baxter, Faculty Representative (2015)
Dr. Nathan Howard, Faculty Representative (2016)
Dr. Robert Nanney, Faculty Representative (2015)
Ms. Tara Tansil-Gentry, Faculty Representative (2016)
Ms. Allyson Bell, Honors Programs Student Representative (2015)
Mr. Zachary Ragland, Honors Programs Student Representative (2015)
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text: High Sierra Camp Trip Preparation The setting of each camp is uniquely spectacular and provides ample opportunities for exploration or quiet appreciation of the area's natural beauty. The following information on Yosemite's High Sierra Camps can help you prepare for your trip into Yosemite's backcountry. • Trailhead Logistics• Tips to Help You Get Ready• On The Trail• At The High Sierra Camps Trailhead Logistics Wilderness PermitsYour Yosemite High Sierra Camp reservation confirmation is your wilderness permit. Please bring it with you. Meals-only guests must have a wilderness permit from the National Park Service. Wilderness Permits can be picked up either in Yosemite Valley or Tuolumne Meadows Wilderness Permit Office. For more informaton regarding wilderness permits, visit the NPS website. AltitudeThe High Camps range from 6,500 ft. to 10,100 ft. in elevation. The best preparation for hiking at high elevations is to stay hydrated and give yourself time to acclimatize in advance. To help prevent altitude sickness, acclimatize yourself to the altitude by staying at either Tuolumne Meadows Lodge or White Wolf a day or more in advance of your trip. Be sure to increase your water intake beginning 7 days prior to your trip. Dinner Reservations If you are lodging at Tuolumne Meadows or White Wolf Lodge, dinner reservations are required and can be made when you arrive. Transportation & Trailhead AccessThe various tours and shuttle buses in Yosemite give easy access to trailheads and help logistically with one-way and loop trips in the high country. Seasonal. Tuolumne Meadows Hikers Bus - Yosemite Transportation Service runs a bus once a day when camps are open from Yosemite Valley to Tuolumne Meadows. It leaves Yosemite Lodge in the morning at 8 a.m. and returns later than afternoon (departure time subject to change). Call for specific arrival and departure times. Reservations are needed one day in advance. Reservations can be made in person at any Yosemite Valley Tour Desk or by calling (209) 372-1240. You must pick up your tickets from any Yosemite Valley Tour & Activity Desk before boarding the 8 a.m. Hikers bus. Tuolumne Meadows Free Shuttle – This free shuttle runs daily between Tuolumne Meadows and Olmstead Point. Multiple times each day the shuttle also goes to Tioga Pass from Tuolumne Meadows Lodge. High Sierra Camp trailheads serviced by this shuttle include Vogelsang at the Dog Lake parking lot, Glen Aulin at the Lembert Dome picnic area, the Cathedral Lakes trail, and May Lake & Sunrise from the west end of Tenaya Lake. This shuttle service does not go to the May Lake trailhead on the old Tioga Road. Yosemite Area Regional Transportation (YARTS) – A bus departs from Mammoth Lakes to Yosemite Valley and returns each evening with multiple stops along the way. Check for bus schedules on their website.Check-in Procedures for Guided TripsIf you are on a Ranger Guided Hike or a Saddle Trip, check in at the Tuolumne Meadows Lodge front desk in person the evening before your trip departs. On the night before departure, the Ranger Naturalist will present a talk at the Tuolumne Meadows Lodge and will also confirm the start time for your hike the next morning. You are encouraged to attend this worthwhile introduction to the trip. Saddle trips meet at the Tuolumne Meadows Stable at 9:00 a.m. and depart at 9:30 a.m. Bear BoxesYosemite's bears are curious and adept at taking apart car doors if they find something interesting. The National Park Service defines "food" to a bear as "any item with a scent, regardless of packaging. This may include items that you do not consider food, such as canned goods, bottles, drinks, soaps, cosmetics, toiletries, trash, ice chests (even when empty), and unwashed items used for preparing or eating meals. All these items must be stored properly". Secure storage boxes are provided at every major trailhead to the High Sierra Camps. These bear boxes are shared and personal locks are not allowed. Before heading into the high country, take all scented items out of your car and visually inspect the interior for common items that may look like food to a bear – water bottles, grocery bags, and boxy items that could be mistaken for an ice chest. Food storage lockers are available at all High Camps for your use. Freezer and refrigerator space is not available for guest use. Find out more information on which items need to be stored in a food storage locker. back to top Tips to Help You Get Ready Important to Pre-conditionTo make the most of this special opportunity, visitors should prepare for the trip by walking or hiking with the pack and shoes that you plan to use. Trails between each of the High Sierra Camps are strenuous hiking for the average park visitor. Hiking BootsHiking boots are the most important part of your equipment• Boots should be light, sturdy, of superior quality, and well broken-in• Add a footpad to your boots for comfort during hiking• Spend a month walking in your new boots before your trip• Bring a pair of light shoes to wear in camp• Do not wear new boots without having them well broken in prior to your trip. Sore Feet & BlistersDuring your conditioning exercises, wear the boots you plan to use during your trip to the High Sierra Camps, and carry your pack with weight in it. You should have plenty of moleskins, extra socks and a pair of running shoes or tennis shoes as a backup. Saddle TripsGuests are limited to 225 pounds per person, including your body weight and weight of items carried in your saddlebag (10 pound limit). On a separate pack animal, you may have additional gear (15 pound limit). Pack gear in plastic bags for placement in saddlebags. You must wear long trousers while riding. Shoes or boots with a heel are recommended for riding. Helmets are provided and all riders are required to wear them. The Stable will contact you approximately 2 weeks before your High Sierra Camp trip for weight and riding experience of all members of your party. Packing Suggestions & EssentialsWhen considering what to pack, weight is important (pack weight depends on a person's ability but should weigh no more than approximately 25 pounds). Select your clothing and equipment with lightness, quality and versatility in mind. Weather in the High Sierra is unpredictable, so be prepared. Temperatures can range from the low 30's at night to the high 80's during the day. You may encounter rainsqualls, snow flurries, bright sunshine (people sunburn easily at higher elevations) and mosquitoes, so pack accordingly.Shop for trip essentials at YosemiteGifts.com Gear and Toiletries: Sleeping bag liner or sleep sack - bed sheets are not provided at the camp (optional) Light weight sleeping bag - for those that tend to sleep a little cold, especially for late August and September visits Toothbrush, toothpaste, and other toiletries as appropriate Sunscreen Sunglasses Water bottle or hydration system Mosquito repellent Small flashlight or headlamp Lip balm Mini first-aid kit with moleskin for blisters. Packable towel Each group should also have some kind of navigation system, either a map and compass or GPS unit, and know how to use them. Meals Only Guests should bring appropriate camping equipment including tent, ground cloth/pad and sleeping bag along with other suggested items. Meals-only guests also need to obtain a wilderness permit for the campground before finalizing meals-only reservations. Clothing (include versatile layers, avoiding cotton (which is heavy and difficult to keep dry): Hat with a brim or a visor Beanie cap for chilly nights Bandanna, kerchief or scarf Thermal underwear for sleep wear Two pairs of woolen socks, sock liners Lightweight hiking shirt Hiking shorts Long pants Swimsuit Warm shirt – flannel, fleece or wool Medium-weight sweater or fleece Hiking gloves or mittens Light down or pile jacket Waterproof poncho or rain jacket with hood and pants. Optional Items: Camera Binoculars Fishing pole and lures (California fishing license is required and can be purchased at the Tuolumne Meaodws Store) Giardia-rated water filter or water purification tablets, if you plan on using mountain streams for a water source Packing Your PackLarge packs are more comfortable than small packs but do not fill them to the top. Pack for comfort, not for style. Having clean, dry socks can make all the difference, so pack several pairs. Packing some high-energy snacks might be in order as well as a second water bottle. Consuming up to a gallon of water a day is normal. High Sierra Camp Packing ServicesWish you could bring a few more things with you for your High Sierra Camp stay, but don't want to carry it? For only $5/lb. we carry it for you on one of our regular supply trains into the camp. This rate is only available for single camp destinations. If you would like a personally arranged team to carry items from one High Sierra Camp to the next camp, the Custom Pack and Saddle rates will apply. Supply Train Schedule: Destination Days of Departure for Destination Glen Aulin Tuesdays and Saturdays supplied by Tuolumne Meadows Stables May Lake Mondays and Thursdays supplied by Tuolumne Meadow Stables Sunrise Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays supplied by Tuolumne Meadows Stables Vogelsang Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays supplied by Tuolumne Meadows Stables Merced Lake Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays supplied by Yosemite Valley Stables To arrange for a High Sierra Camp packing service, contact the Yosemite Valley Stable (June through September) at (209) 372-8348. If you have general questions in the off-season, you can also call the High Sierra Desk at (559) 253-5672. back to top On The Trail Food & Drinking WaterPurified water is available at each camp. DO NOT drink unfiltered water from streams or lakes along the trail. While on your hike your body will require more calories and water than you normally use. It is common for hikers to not feel hungry or thirsty while doing strenuous exercise. It is important to eat during the day and drink plenty of water – up to a gallon a day is normal. A second water bottle or hydration system is a good idea. Practice "Leave No Trace" PrinciplesThe High Camps are popular destinations which increase traffic in sensitive alpine environments. Help us be stewards in these special places by practicing good wilderness ethics. This includes staying on maintained trails, respecting wildlife, leaving rocks and flowers as you find them, disposing of waste properly, and packing your litter/garbage on to the next camp. The Yosemite Mountaineering School offers more informaton online about Leave No Trace Principles. back to top At The High Sierra Camps Meal Times & Sack LunchesDinner is at 6:30 p.m. and breakfast is at 7:30 a.m. All meals are set menus, served family-style. At an additional cost, sack lunches can be ordered after dinner at camp. Every effort is made to accommodate requests due to dietary restrictions such as food allergies, vegetarian or vegan diets. Please advise the High Sierra Camp Reservation staff of any dietary restrictions in advance of your trip. Showers & LaundryShowers are based on water supply and may not be available at every camp. Length of showers may also be limited. Showers are for registered camp guests only. May Lake and Merced Lake have washtubs for limited, light laundry. Personal laundry is not permitted in camp washbasins. Electricy & HeatingElectricity is not available at the camps. Candles are provided for light. Wood-burning stoves are provided to heat tent cabins at all camps except Merced Lake. Wood supply is limited since wood is transported into the camps by mule. Camp guests are cautioned to be fire conscious when using wood-burning stoves. Bears & Other WildlifeEach High Sierra Camp will provide instructions on where to store any food items and dispose of garbage. Bears, squirrels, chipmunks and mice can easily break into tent cabins to steal improperly stored food. Please help us minimize any impact on the wildlife in these wilderness areas by always being mindful of your food and garbage. High Sierra Camp Stores (Limited Supplies)The following items may be purchased at Yosemite's High Sierra Camp stores (depending on availability): Kleenex (pocket size) Tampax Bandanas Vaseline Chapstick / Blistex Gum Lifesavers Candy Raisins Peanuts Film Toothbrush/paste Postage stamps Postcards Aspirin/Tylenol Fishing lures Alka Seltzer Water bottles Quadrangle maps Trash bags Dental floss Ponchos Ace bandages Mosquito repellant Safety razors Foot powder Sunscreen SPF 15-36 Spenco 2nd skin Pepto Bismol Pens Band-Aids/Moleskin Flashlight supplies Water purification tabletsWater ConservationWater conservation is vital in the High Country. Sewage at High Sierra Camps is processed through septic tanks and leach fields. Too much water in these systems can harm the surrounding alpine environments. Please do your part by reducing water usage as much as possible. Additional Concerns & QuestionsIf you have additional concerns or questions not covered here, please call the HSC Reservations office at (559) 253-5672. back to top Tweet


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Perchtenlauf Costumes
The first Eugene Perchtenlauf happened last Saturday night, and it was incredible! I will be posting a more thorough overview of the experience, with photos and videos, as soon as I can. In the meantime, wanted to share the three costumes I designed. I tried to do totally different styles with each, inspired by various European mumming traditions.
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An Unexpected Delight
There is a gem in Duluth, Minnesota. An oasis of healthy, fresh food, prepared with passion and expertise. The destination of this Asian sensation?
Taste of Saigon Inc. at 394 S Lake Ave.
Where else can you find a blend of atmosphere and culinary excellence served by a wait staff driven to ensure a memorable experience?
Specializing in delicious Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine, we offer options for both dine-in or take-out. Treat yourself to an evening spent sampling the exotic flavors of the Orient. Learn more about Taste of Saigon Inc here.


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Two Tribes' puzzle platformer Toki Tori is waddling its way to PS3 on December 17. The PS3 port, which is a recreation of the original game by Playlogic, will include PlayStation Move compatibility, a new exclusive game mode with 16 levels, updated graphics and stereoscopic 3D support.
Toki Tori has been quite successful for Two Tribes, the developer has announced in the press release past the break. Across its multitude of platforms, Toki Tori has been downloaded over 1.8 million times.
In Toki Tori, players guide a newly-hatched chick named Toki Tori. A mysterious force has abducted the eggs of Toki Tori's unborn siblings and whisked them away to a strange castle, so Toki Tori sets out to rescue them – just like any good big brother would.
- One of the most popular puzzle platformers ever made is coming to the American PlayStation ® Network the 17th of December!
- Already downloaded 1.8 million times
Amsterdam, 4th of December 2013 – Playlogic and indie developer Two Tribes announced today that they are working together to bring the popular Toki Tori franchise to PlayStation®Network. The addictive platform/puzzler has received numerous awards in the past such as the coveted IGN Editors' Choice Award and will now invade the living room including PlayStation®Move motion controller support, a new game mode containing 16 new levels, HD graphics and stereoscopic 3D compatibility.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJ7jHchFns0
Toki Tori has been hugely successful on a wide variety of platforms and Two Tribes has confirmed today that the game has been downloaded more than 1.8 million times. Toki Tori has been favorably reviewed by the gaming press and you can find a selection of quotes below:
"Playing Toki Tori is the most fun we've had on PSN for a long time." - PS3Attitude.com
(9/10) "Toki Tori is the definitive version of the platform puzzler, featuring hours and hours of content that will have players of any ability level spitting feathers in the best way possible." - Push Square
(9/10) "Toki Tori is an absolutely brilliant puzzler with great graphics and even greater puzzles to solve." - Gamer Limit
About Toki Tori
Toki Tori is a highly entertaining puzzle platformer like nothing you have seen before. Push your brain to the limit as you guide Toki Tori through 90+ challenging levels spread over 4 mysterious worlds - collecting eggs as you go. You are armed with an arsenal of different items and weapons including the infamous Telewarp, InstantRock and Slug Sucker! Combine these to solve each ingenious level - some easy, some brain-bendingly difficult!
Toki Tori has been enhanced in many ways creating a new experience for PlayStation®3 owners. Playlogic has recreated the game for PlayStation®3 in cooperation with Two Tribes and implemented extra content, Move Controller and 3D support.
Toki Tori's key features are:
· Addictive puzzle platform game
· Over 90 levels spread over 4 large worlds
· New game mode, exclusive for PlayStation®3
· A wide variety of items and weapons
· For all ages – accessible and hard levels available
· Dozens of hours of gameplay
· Gorgeous HD graphics
· Catchy music and sound effects
· Playable with PlayStation®Move controller or regular wireless controller
· Stereoscopic 3D support
To learn more about Toki Tori, please visit the official website: http://playlogicgames.com/toki-tori. For the latest news and gossip you can also visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/playlogicgames or listen to Playlogic's tweets: https://twitter.com/PlaylogicGames
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Playlogic Games B.V. is a publisher of digital entertainment. Playlogic aims to deliver high quality products through digital distribution and publish a wide range of content on console, PC and mobile platforms. Playlogic Games B.V. is a subsidiary of 24/7 Gaming Group Holdings PLC. www.playlogicgames.com
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Just got all of my equipment today . . . turns out I don't have a DB-9 port on my mobo!!! Oh well, I can order a $14 USB-to-DB9 adaptor and all will be good. So here come the Cisco noob questions I've been dying to ask.
1. On one of the routers, there is an "Aux", "Console" and "BRI" ports on the back. Now in my mind, I want to say that a router would service multiple items like PCs, other switches or other routers. So why no output ports? I figured out that routers can connect to each other through serial ports but how would you connect a switch to this router? My other router has additional ports for different connections, but that's not the only way is it?
2. I hooked up the router and I can do the "Express Setup" fairly easy. My (Linksys wireless) router's IP is 184.108.40.206, therefore I set the switch to 22.214.171.124. When I saved the configuration, it tries to connect to 126.96.36.199 but fails. I even renew my IP addresses but it keeps on getting 10.0.0.2 back instead (10.0.0.1 is the switches main IP address before you change it). What's going on? I guess I might have to wait until I get that adaptor.
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President Obama: Ronald Reagan 'Could Not Get Through A Republican Primary Today' (VIDEO)
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Ronald Reagan is often touted as a great Republican president — and some polls even show he's ranked as one of the best modern presidents. At the Associated Press' annual luncheon on Tuesday, President Obama played off the Reagan popularity and told newspaper editors that Reagan "could not get through a Republican primary today."
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Vegan Ice Cream
Lavender Ice Cream
Lavender blossoms give this ice cream a unique, delicate flavor. I love it with a mild-flavored cake like pound cake. It's also delicious topped with berries. This is one of my most-requested recipes. Recipe and photo courtesy of Cathe Olson, from Lick It! Creamy, Dreamy Vegan Ice Creams Your Mouth Will Love.*
Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream
You can cook a fresh pumpkin for this recipe if you like, but canned works just fine. You can also substitute puréed sweet potato or squash for the pumpkin. Contributed by Cathe Olson from Lick It! Creamy Dreamy Vegan Ice Creams Your Mouth Will Love* (Book Publishing Company; reprinted by permission). more→
Fresh Fruit Sorbets (no machine needed!)
Icy, refreshing sorbets make a perfect finale to spicy dishes or strong-flavored grilled foods. And they are easy to make with out an ice-cream machine. Generally, recipes for fruit sorbets call for making a sugar-and-water syrup, but for added ease and flavor, I prefer using fruit juice concentrate instead. An added benefit is that if you use fruit-only (and preferably organic) juice concentrate, you can avoid refined sugar altogether. Orange juice, apple juice, and pineapple juice concentrates have no added sugar. more→
Vegan Banana Ice Cream
This is just like soft-serve ice cream. You must use a food processor, not a blender for this. Depending on the size of the food processor, you may have to make this in two batches. Recipe contributed by Miyoko Schinner. Make sure to view the related video demonstrating how to make this delicious vegan ice cream. more→


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Billions Wasted On UN Climate Programme
Professor David Victor and Lecturer in Law Michael Wara are quoted in The Guardian of London about their analysis of the efficacy of the United Nations' carbon off-set program:
Billions of pounds are being wasted in paying industries in developing countries to reduce climate change emissions, according to two analyses of the UN's carbon offsetting programme.
Leading academics and watchdog groups allege that the UN's main offset fund is being routinely abused by chemical, wind, gas and hydro companies who are claiming emission reduction credits for projects that should not qualify. The result is that no genuine pollution cuts are being made, undermining assurances by the UK government and others that carbon markets are dramatically reducing greenhouse gases, the researchers say.
The criticism centres on the UN's clean development mechanism (CDM), an international system established by the Kyoto process that allows rich countries to meet emissions targets by funding clean energy projects in developing nations.
Credits from the project are being bought by European companies and governments who are unable to meet their carbon reduction targets.
A working paper from two senior Stanford University academics examined more than 3,000 projects applying for or already granted up to $10bn of credits from the UN's CDM funds over the next four years, and concluded that the majority should not be considered for assistance. "They would be built anyway," says David Victor, law professor at the Californian university. "It looks like between one and two thirds of all the total CDM offsets do not represent actual emission cuts."
But critics argue this "additionality" is impossible to prove and open to abuse. The Stanford paper, by Victor and his colleague Michael Wara, found that nearly every new hydro, wind and natural gas-fired plant expected to be built in China in the next four years is applying for CDM credits, even though it is Chinese policy to encourage these industries.
"Traders are finding ways of gaining credits that they would never have had before. You will never know accurately, but rich countries are clearly overpaying by a massive amount," said Victor.


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Frederico Bruno is to Blame Period... however if he shot his girlfriend and the baby some of the posts would be about the gun killing and not Frederico Bruno.... People Kill plan and simple 300,000,000 people live in this Nation some are going to do harm no matter what !!
"The Constitution of most of our states (and of the United States) assert that all power is inherent in the people; that they may exercise it by themselves; that it is their right and duty to be at all times armed."
--Thomas Jefferson.
Amen !!
and then this !!!
what about these KILLING MACHINES FRANK !!!
See ya in 2029 .... Enjoy your cell
Man Up !!! you are going to Hide !! Please liberal democrats step up ... like a bunch of 5 year olds !!
19 rounds ... Can't Be ... No gun can have a clip with more than 10 in NJ.... That's the Rules !!!!
Truth hurts tom moron
So lets get this Straight.... if you have Any health problems you can not be the Governor or President??? Wow.... what does the ADA stand for then.
This is a perfect example of someone who needs to be put to death. Put the death penalty back in play let the people of the Great State of New Jersey decide.
Funny thing they ALL seem to be getting Extra funding from the state too !!! Abbott districts Cheating huh ...
keep throwing money at it .... Worked so well in the past!!!
30-378 Mag ... 100% right... do not allow people to defend themselves and the thugs will rule... and the libs have handcuffed the cops too... they only want the cops to swing by after the crime and take a report...
5 bucks says the Judge has a carry permit !!
This is Horse hockey when does State law Trump Federal Law.... i guess all day long ... NJ gun laws show when someone follows the law and does something LEGAL the state finds a way to screw the law abiding citizen.... 99% of people follow the rules...lock up the illegal guns ... can i still say illegal in this country or do i have to say unlicensed gun owner? Or unlicensed pharmacist… we have gone TO FAR with P.C…. anyone going to Camden this summer for Vacation???
"The strongest reason for people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government." -- (Thomas Jefferson)
It all starts with the Head Coach... he sets the tone for team !!!
Dump pallone... 22 years is Enough !! Vote Little !! give some fresh air to Congress!!!
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Full detailed profile on Chad Harris Played by Charles Divins on Passions Daytime Soap Opera.
Charles Divins
Birthday: 1976-01-29
Chad goes to visit Ethan at his office. He's hard at work on Luis' defense. He's been trying to call Gwen about the divorce but she won't call him back. At least he can be with Theresa now. Chad asks him how he could have gotten away with cheating on Gwen so many times without her knowing. Ethan's just glad that the love triangle is just over. Chad wonders why destroying his marriage doesn't bother him more. Ethan gets angry and tries defending himself; he gets different things from different women, he explains. Chad doesn't see how he can love two people at once. Ethan says that it sounds more like he's talking about himself. Chad is reluctant to go on, but he feels like he has to say something, even though it makes him feel dirty. He recounts how he found someone when Whitney was running away from him. Whitney came back, but the other person wouldn't stay away. Now he has to fix this before his life is wrecked. Ethan assumes it's a woman that he's talking about and Chad doesn't correct him. It's something worse than that, Chad confesses, it's something in him: He's addicted to sex. Ethan says that he understands� it's the same thing as he and Theresa. That's what happens when you find your true love. Chad denies this and repeats that it's just sex. Coincidentally, Vincent knocks on the door and walks in. Chad aggressively pulls him out and tells him never to come back to the building. Vincent threatens to drop by the house later or maybe post the video of them on the internet. Just then, Whitney walks down the hallway and Vincent smiles. Chad grabs him again and threatens to kill him, but Vincent isn't impressed. Whitney asks them what they're whispering about. Vincent asks her to have a coffee with he and Valerie, but Chad steps in and asks her to go and see Miles in the daycare. She agrees, although Vincent promises her that he has dirt on the Cranes that even she would be surprised to hear. As she walks off, he tussles with Chad a moment before following her down the hall. He chases her down and tries to set up a double date for tonight. She agrees happily. Meanwhile, Chad walks back to Ethan who tells him not to make the same mistakes that he has.
At the motel, Vincent and Chad lay back in bed after Chad has shown off his talents as a 'love machine'. Vincent begins sweet talking him, but Chad is uncomfortable. He announces that it's over again: 'I hate this and I hate you!' As he trudges off to dress, Vincent checks his camera for the proof of their love. 'I can't wait to see Whitney's face...' he whispers to himself. Chad dresses and says that it's just about sex and not love. Vincent wonders why he doesn't just go out and pick up guys in a bar then. Chad is obviously in denial, Vincent says, but that doesn't mean they should stop. 'We're giving something to each other that women can't give us,' he says, and there is no reason to stop as long as no one knows. Valerie calls Vincent and he tells her that he's working. Chad tells him to focus on Valerie so that he can focus on his wife and son and walks out. 'You're wrong, dead wrong,' Vincent states.
Whitney is taking Jane to daycare with little Ethan. He talks about how much he wishes Ethan could live with him for good now. In her office, Theresa remembers her perfect night with Ethan. Suddenly, another message from the blackmailer comes in telling her to stay away from Ethan. Ethan walks in with a rose, pretending to be delivery man. He sits down on her desk and they start kissing. Whitney arrives with the children and Ethan eagerly greets them before little Ethan does a magic trick. Theresa takes Whitney aside and remarks that she can't accept that someone is still stopping her dream from coming true. Ethan offers to take the children to daycare. He tells Theresa that they're a great family and they belong together and then leaves with the children. Theresa beams as she closes the door. She's been waiting years for this. 'But the blackmailer wants you to marry Jared,' Whitney reminds her. They start to wonder if the blackmailer is gay or a woman. Theresa insists that she will find a way to help her brothers no matter what. She can't lose this chance at happiness. Whitney leaves and finds Chad in the hallway at Crane. The elevator opens and Vincent walks out, making a serious of double entendres before suggesting that they should have a double date. Whitney agrees and he walks away smiling. Chad isn't so perky.
Whitney is walking through the hospital when Chad calls from his favorite motel room. He tells her that he's swamped at work and she should keep him in the loop about Theresa and Jared. They exchange I love yous and he hangs up. 'I love you and only you,' he repeats before wondering where Vincent is. He sits on the bed and finds a mini DVD player playing the video of he and Vincent in bed. He starts repeating to himself that he only loves Whitney. Tired of waiting around, he is about to leave when Vincent arrives. Chad announces that he's leaving, but Vincent says they haven't done it yet. Vincent begins pushing him around until he backs him into the wall and starts kissing him passionately. Chad pushes him back and tells him to stay away. Vincent has tried, but he can't get enough. Chad begins threatening him and demanding to be left alone, but Vincent loves him and refuses. When he tries to touch him again, Chad punches him and they start to wrestle on the bed. Vincent tells him that he can keep lying about how he really feels, but after a few days, he always has to come back for the love they have between them. Chad asks him not to do this to him anymore. Vincent says that he understands: He loves Valerie, but their women can't give them what they give to each other. As Vincent kisses his neck, Chad can't resist anymore and they fall into bed. As they have sex, Vincent eyes the hidden camera that films them.
At home, Whitney is shocked to see the video playing in Chad's PDA. She doesn't recognize him and can't understand why there is gay porn on his phone. He tells her that she wasn't supposed to see that. She starts gasping and asks him how he could do this. She can't understand how he can be so homophobic and be addicted to porn. Chad explains that it was sent to him accidentally from work. Crane Industries has been making money on porn for years and producers are always sending them samples. Whitney says that exposure to material like this must be warping his thinking; that's why he has such a problem with gays. They begin to argue and Whitney starts asking him if these attitudes have something to do with his personal experience. She tries to tell him that real people are more complex than the characters in porn movies, but he doesn't want to talk about it anymore. As she goes to check on Miles, he tells himself again that two men can't love each other.
At home, Chad can�t believe that Vincent is delivering flowers to his door. As Whitney asks him whose there, he sends her to get the phone while he chases Vincent away. But it isn�t Vincent, it�s just a delivery man. Chad apologizes and gives him a big tip to forget this. �For money like this, you can call me Vincent till the cows come home,� he says, but Chad doesn�t feel like flirting. Whitney walks out to see him with a three hundred dollar bundle of flowers in his arms and assumes that they�re for her. She brings them inside and talks about how exquisite they are. Why would he send her yellow roses though? They�re for friendship and freedom. He tells her that they also mean �newlyweds� and she thinks that�s super sweet and they start pulling each other�s clothes off. Suddenly, the delivery man knocks on the open door. Chad runs over. The delivery man tells him that he forgot to sign for the flowers �delivered to Mr. Chad Harris Crane.� Whitney overhears this and becomes confused. The delivery man says that the flowers were for Chad and leaves. Chad explains that he had them sent to himself so that he could give them to her personally. They start making out when she remembers that she hasn�t read the card. He tries to stop her by saying that he hasn�t written anything yet. She goes off to make some tea and he tears up the card from Vincent. Then he calls Vincent and threatens him. After hanging up, Vincent sends him a copy of the video on his phone. As he stares at it, Whitney walks in and grabs it away when she hears all the groaning. �It�s not what you think,� he tries to explain.
Chad answers a knock at the door and finds an envelope waiting for him. Opening it, he discovers a DVD inside and slips it in. It�s the video of him and his lover in bed. Suddenly, his lover appears on the screen. It�s Vincent, asking him if he thought he could get rid of him so easily. Chad is horrified and his eyes start to dart back and forth. Vincent tells him that he can lie to himself all that he wants, but it won�t do any good: He�s not taking it lying down anymore and soon, Whitney will set him free and he�ll come running back. If Chad doesn�t come to him soon, he�ll show Whitney everything. Chad pulls out the disk and stomps on it. Whitney arrives home while he clutches the envelope in his hands. She starts to talk about going on a double date with Valerie and Vincent. He doesn�t think that�s a good idea. There�s a knock at the door. It�s someone with Chad�s favorite flowers.
Someone is watching a DVD of Chad and his lover. Meanwhile, Chad is hoping that his lover has taken the hint and left town. Now Whitney will never have to know. Chad rushes over to the hospital to see how Jared is doing. Whitney thought all of their bad times were over and wants things to go back to normal. He tells her that he loves her and she doesn�t have to worry about anything. But even in his embrace, she keeps thinking of their argument before. She had no idea that he was so prejudiced; she wants to make it clear that she doesn�t feel the same way at all. He doesn�t even want to talk about it, so they talk about Jared. Whitney�s worried that Theresa could be next, but Chad says that they�re just trying to scare her or she�d already be dead.
Whitney and Chad go home just as Miles is coming back from his babysitter. Whitney introduces Chad to Kevin the babysitter and his partner Brian. Chad realizes that they�re a gay couple and one of them recognizes Chad, although he�s not sure from where. Chad gets uncomfortable and says that it must be someone who looks like him. He takes Miles and walks away while Whitney makes excuses for his rudeness. They make a play date and leave. Chad says that she can scratch that. His son won�t be friends with a kid that�s got two daddies. Whitney doesn�t understand where all of this hostility is coming from; she doesn�t like it. Chad remembers hanging out in a gay bar and seeing the one of the men who were just there.
Sheridan goes to make tea and Luis looks outside at Fancy standing in the cold. Chris goes into the medicine cabinet and discovers that they already had cough syrup. �So why did Sheridan go out?� Back in the living room, Chris, Sheridan and Luis all sit and drink tea. They leave Fancy outside and Luis says that he wants to take her to the new inn out of town. Sheridan says that she�s glad that Fancy has someone like him to look after her. Luis goes out to Fancy and tells her that she�s been through a lot and needs some rest. He doesn�t think that it�s possible that Sheridan attacked her. The two of them should go away for a few days. She smiles and agrees, but it won�t change her mind about aunt Sheridan. Meanwhile, Chris glimpses Sheridan undressing in the bathroom and sees scratches on her arm. He thinks of what Fancy said.


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Alright, you dirty birds. I said I'd show you Dutchie's new bed, so here it is. Not only is there your regular swinging-off-the-chandelier sex, but it comes with a whole separate menu stuffed with a whole bunch of BDSM animations.
Before I get right into it, I feel like I should mention the bed is texture change too! The quilt and wood can be changed to suit any sort of decor with a simple click of either the pillows or headboard.
And now, I was going to show you some cuddles and stuff, but seriously.. who wants to see that when I can just break out the goods? There's so many animations for any kink you could have, page after page of not only foreplay and sex, but some delicious BDSM animations.
But honestly, this little sampler of a dozen pictures doesn't do justice to how, uh.. fun the bed actually is. Take my word for it, and go try it out in world! You know you wanna.


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In the last two decades, an approach to the study of motivation has emerged that focuses on specific cognitive and affective mediators of behaviour, in contrast to more general traits or motives. This 'social-cognitive' approach grants goal-oriented motivation its own role in shaping cognition, emotion and behaviour, rather than reducing goal-directed behaviour to cold-blooded information processing or to an enactment of a personality type. This book adds to this process-oriented approach a developmental perspective. Critical elements of motivational systems can be specified and their inter-relations understood by charting the origins and the developmental course of motivational processes. Moreover, a process-oriented approach helps to identify critical transitions and effective developmental interventions. The chapters in this book cover various age groups throughout the life span and stem from four big traditions in motivational psychology: achievement motivation, action theory, the psychology of causal attribution and perceived control, and the psychology of personal causation and intrinsic motivation.
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Jutta Heckhausen grew up in Germany and did her graduate work and Ph.D. at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland where she studied the way in which infants' development is promoted by interaction and joint activities with their mothers. In 1984, Dr Heckhausen joined the Center for Life-Span Psychology at the Max-Planck-Institute for Human Development in Berlin, where she became a senior scientist with her own research group. In the 1980s and 90s, she expanded her research area to include development in adulthood and old age, formulated the life-span theory of control with her collaborator Dr Richard Schulz, and launched a research program to test its propositions and applicability to developmental regulation in adulthood. In 1995-1996, she was a fellow at the Center for Social and Behavioral Science at Stanford. In 2000, Dr Heckhausen joined the Department of Psychology and Social Behavior at UC Irvine and constituted the research laboratory on Life-Span Development and Motivation. Her current research focuses on motivation and agency in life-span development, particularly during developmental transitions.
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"Editors Heckhausen and Dweck have brought together an eminent roster of motivation researchers who provide rich and provocative ideas. The book is recommended to colleagues who consider themselves motivation researchers, developmentalists, social psychologists and more." --Contemporary Psychology
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Introduction Jutta Heckhausen and Carol S. Dweck; Part I. Regulation of the Self, Action, and Development: 1. Decomposing self-regulation and self-control: the volitional components inventory Julius Kuhl and Arno Fuhrmann; 2. Developmental regulation in adulthood: selection and compensation via primary and secondary control Jutta Heckhausen and Richard Schulz; 3. Development of regulatory focus: promotion and prevention as ways of living E. Tory Higgins and Israela Loeb; 4. Commentary: human psychological needs and the issues of volition, control, and outcome focus Richard M. Ryan; Part II. Social Determinants of Motivation: 5. Social motivation and perceived responsibility in others: attributions and behavior of African-American boys labeled as aggressive Sandra Graham; 6. A multidimensional perspective of social control: implications for the development of sex differences in self-valuation and depression Eva Pomerantz and Diane Ruble; 7. The functional regulation of adolescent dating relationships and sexual behavior: an interaction of goals, strategies, and situations Nancy Cantor and Catherine A. Sanderson; 8. Commentary: strategies for studying social influences on motivation Ellen A. Skinner; Part III. Functional and Dysfunctional Control-Related Behavior in Childhood: 9. Ruminative coping with depression Susan Nolen-Hoeksema; 10. The development of early self-conceptions: their relevance for motivational purposes Carol S. Dweck; 11. Sociocultural influences on the development of children's action-control beliefs Todd D. Little; 12. Commentary: self-regulation, motivation and developmental psychopathology John R. Weisz; Part IV. Developmental Goals in Adulthood: 13. A life-span approach to social motivation Laura L. Carstensen; 14. Maintaining self-integrity and efficacy in later life: the adaptive functions of assimilative persistence and accommodative flexibility Jochen Brandtstadter; 15. The willful pursuit of identity Peter M. Gollwitzer and Oliver Kirchhof; 16. Commentary: motivation through the life course Richard Schulz.


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SAN ANTONIO — Angelo State softball
Urbany, a freshman from O'Connor High School, was named MVP of the Lone Star Conference postseason tournament.
She was 2-0 at the event, including scattering six hits and allowing three runs — two earned — as the Rambelles defeated No. 1-ranked West Texas A&M 5-3 in the final.
Urbany (19-3) was also named the league's Freshman of the Year.
Cassie Tysarczyk: Texas A&M softball — Senior from Smithson Valley was named to the All-SEC defensive team as a right fielder after recording 69 putouts and a 1.000 field percentage. She also made the all-conference second team after batting .357 with 12 home runs and nine doubles.
Kelsey Bruce: Dallas Baptist track — Junior from Brackettville won the 3,000-meter steeplechase in a national-record 10 minutes, 34.94 seconds, finishing 18 seconds ahead of the field at the NCCAA outdoor championships in Rome, Georgia. She also won the 5,000.
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The Billy Riggs Band was established by singer/songwriter Billy Riggs upon moving to San Francisco in 2003. A native of Louisville, KY Billy's early experience stemmed from involvement in musical theater, leading church music and from his father's eclectic record collection – consisting of experimental folk and classic rock. The first pieces he ever heard were Icarus by Paul Winter Consort and The Planets by Gustav Holst. His first vocal solo came at age of 8 in local musical, after which he was continually given lead singing roles. He began playing guitar at the age of 13 and before the end of high school had formed two bands The Hermits and Next Exit.
In 1997 he joined The Elms at the Dove Awards, National Spotlight Competition for emerging artists where they finished third. He left the band to attend college at Ball State University where he studied history (art / architecture) and produced a thesis that involved writing, recording and producing contemporary interpretations of classic church hymns. He went on to do Master's (University of Louisville) and PhD work (UC Berkeley) in urban planning and design and moved to San Francisco in 2003.
Influenced by his move to California, he began to work on new music with help from his younger brother Gabe Riggs and friend Nick Fiorentinos. After his debut release in 2003 Billy began to work with Dan Feeney on bass and Carlos Villarreal on drums (whom he met through respective athletic and urban planning endeavors). As each of the band members left their unique thumbprint on Billy's songs the BRB sound began to take shape.
In addition to songwriting and performance, Billy also continues to work in recording and production. He has worked with his brother Gabe and drummer Carlos Villarreal on various projects. He also recorded and produced an award-winning children's album with artist Frances England. He is related both to, New York artist SonLux, and Delhi singer and santoor player, Gaurav Chopra. In his free time he makes beer and wine out of his basement, and runs in marathons competitively.
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It's all about the bottom line. Whether your wedding budget is $5.00 or $50.000, these savvy strategies will save you serious change.SEE MORE
Eat dessert first.Want a big bash, but don't have the cash? Do a cocktails-and-dessert reception instead of springing for din-din.
Off-peak is on the money.With the exception of the holidays, dates from November through April are less coveted—so less pricey—than other times. Set on June vows? Book 'em on an off-night, like Friday or Sunday.
Know who your friends are.Nipping the guest list can shrink costs big-time. To avoid offending noninvitees, pepper wedding convos with words like small and intimate.
Say okay to day.Throw your party before 5 p.m: Brunches and lunches mean a lower tab for the location, meal, and bar.
Find a furnished space.Reduce rental costs by picking a site that's already outfitted with tables, linens and chairs.
Stamp out overspending.Instead of shelling out a ton on custom favor bags and stationery, personalize plain paper goods with a rubber stamp of your monogram or wedding motif.
Negotiate nicely.It's your wedding but their business, so be polite. If your vendors won't budge on their rates, see if you can strike a deal by eliminating extra services or booking them for their minimum time period.
Take it home.If you live in a city or on the coasts but grew up in Small Town, USA, consider throwing a wedding back home. Your family will appreciate it, urban guests will be grateful for the chance to get away, and the prices will be much, much friendlier.
Streamline the bar.Spare yourself some major moolah by nixing a full bar and serving only wine, beer and soft drinks. Want a hit of hard liquor? Have the bartender concoct one delish mixed drink, and offer it as your signature cocktail.
Bare your budgetBe clear about what you can spend when you meet with vendors. It saves time and will spare you from browsing fancier options that may tempt you to spend above your means.
Skip a dish.Cut down on the number of courses you serve. (No one's going to miss that frisée-endive salad, trust us.) Bonus: Everyone will get way more time on the dance floor!
Shave off a tier.Little-known fact: Wedding cake slices are often left untouched. Ask your caterer to cut thin portions, which will allow you to reduce the size of your order by 10 to 15 percent. Another option: Order a small display cake to cut, and have the caterer serve guests from a sheet cake in the back.
Navigate your nuptials.Instead of printing up maps to enclose with your invitations, send guests to your wedding website for directions to your I DOs.
Do the math.Many caterers offer to add flourishes to basic packages for a surcharge. Resist the urge to opt for those scallop appetizers that cost an additional eight dollars per person—for 125 guests, that comes to $1,000.
Go meatless.You'll be amazed at how much cheaper veggie hors d'oeuvres are than beef, chicken, or fish apps, so fill those trays with hearty options like vegetable dumplings, bruschetta, and mini spinach pies.
Serve a smarter cut.Attention, steak lovers: Sirloin is about half the price of filet mignon—and, some carnivores say, tastier, too.
Challenge pals to a bake-off.Having a casual wedding? Instead of ordering a designer cake, ask some ambitious friends to make their best homemade pies, brownies or cheesecake.
Pour judiciously.If you are paying for liquor by consumption, instruct the waitstaff to ask whether guests would like more wine before refilling glasses. Also, tell them not to clear half-full glasses—otherwise, still-thirsty guests will end up heading back to the bar for replacement rounds.
Control your hires.Book a venue that doesn't restrict your choice of vendors to an approved list. The wider the net you can cast for hires, the more wiggle room you'll have to negotiate prices.
Dance on a dime.Big bands cost big bucks, so consider a small (say, four-piece) band, or go even more cost-conscious with a DJ. The least pricey pick: blasting your own playlist via iPod.
Seek in-season blooms.If you've always dreamed of anemones, plan on a winter wedding. Flowers, even pricey ones, are cheapest during their growing season.
Cut back on snaps.Photog won't budge on his price? Ask him about working fewer hours for a reduced rate. Your friends will be happy to share any cool candids they snap during the dance party.
Have a plus-none policy.Kindly nix plus-ones for all your single pals, with the exception of friends in committed relationships. (In their cases, you should include the name of their significant other on the invitation.)
Make a date with a bargain.Who's going to score metallic-hued candles at half-price? You are! Shop post-holiday sales for color- or season-specific decor, like pastel napkins after Easter or red vases after Valentine's Day.
Decorate strategically.Add blooms in high-traffic areas (entryways, patios). Don't worry about barely visited spots like staircases and hallways.
Get real.Use actual flowers to decorate your cake—a lifelike sugar rose will run you more than a fresh one.
Choose greens, save green.Add heft and abundance to floral arrangements—at minimal cost—with branches, fronds, and other cuttings.
Table fancy linens.Instead of renting linens, hit a local textile store and choose pretty fabrics that are on sale. Not a superstar sewer? Create finished-looking tablecloths by cutting the hems with pinking shears (no stitching required!).
Order high-tech invites.Offset and digital printing cost far less than letterpress. Save even more by putting ceremony and reception deets on one card instead of two.
Borrow baubles.Wear showstopping jewels on loan from a close relative or friend. Not only will you walk down the aisle with a token from someone you love (something borrowed!), but you won't have to splurge on expensive jewelry.
Chalk it up.Present your dinner courses bistro-style on a few oversize chalkboards rather than on individual menus. DIYers can make them by covering old windows with chalkboard paint.
Rethink your bouquet.A hand-wired one can take a florist three hours to make, while a hand-tied posy can be created in about 30 minutes. Guess which costs less?
Pare down your petals.Variety may be the spice of life, but it makes for expensive floral arrangements. Stick to two or three inexpensive flowers for your ceremony and reception. Better yet, go for one variety—simple and chic!
Plan for a small party.Before you ask a bevy of friends to be in your wedding, consider the cost for yourself and for them. Having fewer attendants lets you spend less on bouquets, prezzies and limos.
Hire Mother Nature.Picking a space that's already lush with flora—a botanical garden or a wooded grove, for example—makes elaborate arrangements unnecessary.
Dazzle with candles.Instead of flowers, add drama with a cluster of glowing votives.
Mark your calendar.Valentine's Day, Easter and Mother's Day are peak times for florists—and costly times for brides; avoid holiday weddings.
Be charitable.Instead of spending a gazillion on favors, make a charitable donation in your guests' names. Your DJ can announce it.
Pay by the day.Slash your costs by renting party gear rather than buying it. Coolers, tiki torches, potted plants, water fountains— a bride can (temporarily) get her hands on just about anything these days!
Contain your costs.Rental vases often cost less than florists' stock, so ask to make the swap.
Employ your flock.Wedding at a house of worship? Hire in-house musicians—they'll likely charge less than anyone you can find on your own.
Downsize the display.Place your cake on a linen-covered 30-inch round table. The small size will highlight the cake, and you won't have to shell out for extra table decor.
Shut up and drive.Get your hair and makeup done at a salon. It will cost way less than having stylists come to you, and you'll still be treated like a princess.
Snag some mail money.Save $0.15 per invite on postage by having your guests RSVP via postcard.
Get double the fun.Table assignments are a must to avoid a free-for-all at the reception. Seat assignments, on the other hand? Totally optional. Cut your stationery budget by saying no to place cards.
Pal up for your vows.Ask a friend to officiate. Most ordinations are free, so you won't have to pay the fee you would for a pro.
BYOB, baby.Choose a reception location that allows you to bring your own booze, then buy it in bulk from a retailer that will allow you to return all the unopened bottles.
Read before you tip.Check your contracts before doling out any gratuities. Some vendors already include them in the bill, so be careful that you're not double-tipping.
Share your joy.After the I DOs, have a loved one drop off your centerpieces at a nursing home or a shelter. (The gift is tax-deductible!)
Buy the right bubbly.Don't want to spend beaucoup bucks for pricey French champagne? Opt for an affordable (and yummy) sparkling wine.


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Climbing mountains and opening doors
Erik Weihenmayer climbing up Mount Everest.
When Erik Weihenmayer reached the summit of Mount Everest on May 25, 2001, he made history—not to mention the cover of
magazine—as the first blind person to climb the world's tallest peak.
But there was another world record set that day, one that Weihenmayer recounts with every bit as much pride: 19 out of his 21 teammates also made it to the summit, establishing the mark for "the most people from one team to reach the top of Everest in a single day."
"That was cool to not only stand on the summit myself, but to have my team stand there as well," says Weihenmayer, who will deliver the commencement address to the Class of 2007 and will receive a Doctor of Humane Letters honorary degree on Monday, May 21, in Goodman Stadium. "For me, it's really fun to be part of a team in that way and try to figure out how to bring out people's best in that team situation, so that when you need help, people step up. That's the reason why you ultimately reach the top. That's a terrific, really powerful feeling that you look for in life."
Weihenmayer, who scaled the Seven Summits—the highest mountains in each of the seven continents—within a seven-year period, concedes that mountain climbing "is a selfish sport in a way. You leave your home and your family and you go for three months and you work like crazy to stand on top of a mountain."
But he believes that his climbs, which have been the subject of two books, two documentary films, and countless newspaper and magazine articles, also demonstrate "the power of a cohesive team."
And the former fifth-grade English and math teacher understands that his exploits can help educate people and break down stereotypes.
"A blind guy climbing is like a Jamaican bobsledder—the words don't connect right away in people's minds," Weihenmayer quips.
He was born legally blind, and completely lost his vision at age 13. Being able to climb Mount Everest and other formidable peaks can reshape or even shatter "people's perceptions of what's possible and impossible and right and wrong," he says.
"And that's a good thing, because then you have to rebuild your perceptions of what's possible. And because of that, doors open up," he adds.
His achievements have earned him the Helen Keller Lifetime Achievement Award, the Freedom Foundation's Free Spirit Award, an ESPY Award, recognition by
magazine for one of the greatest sporting achievements of 2001, and Nike's Casey Martin Award. He has also carried the Olympic torch for both the Summer and Winter Games.
His latest book,
The Adversity Advantage
, co-written with Dr. Paul G. Stoltz, draws on his life experiences to illustrate how adversity can be turned into "a potent fuel that has, over the history of humankind, done more than anything else to power the world forward.
"It's not that I want to wish adversity onto people, but in a way I will because through adversity, we grow, we innovate, sometimes we're able to absolutely change the course of society, we're able to nudge society forward, we're able to open up doors of opportunity," Weihenmayer says. "And oftentimes adversity isn't the impediment. It becomes the pathway."
Weihenmayer vividly recalls when he first grasped that lesson. In the early 1980s, he was watching the then-hit TV show
That's Incredible!
, when it featured a segment on Terry Fox, a Canadian who had his right leg amputated because of cancer. The show chronicled Fox's courageous run across Canada to raise money for cancer research.
The last of his precious eyesight fading, Weihenmayer remembers pressing his face up against the television screen so he could see this amazing tale of valor.
"He's limping along and he's got this old prosthetic leg and he's sweating and he's panting and he's kind of awkward-looking as he's running," Weihenmayer recalls. "I can't remember but I think I maybe saw on that episode that he'd gotten blisters on his stump, so he was struggling with these blisters and how to connect his prosthetic to his stump. So he's suffering from pain, and the look on his face was a contradiction. It was exhausted, yet exalted. That's when I kind of first came up with the thought, `What is it inside people that responds to that kind of frustration, that kind of hardship, that kind of challenge?'"
Weihenmayer came up with a name for people like Terry Fox: "alchemists."
"They're able to take all the lead that life piles on top of them and figure out how to transform it into gold," he says.
--Jack Croft
Posted on Friday, May 18, 2007
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