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The GE Edison Award
This annual program, sponsored by GE, recognizes excellence and quality in professional lighting designs that employ significant use of GE Lighting Products, including, but not limited to, GE LED systems, LED luminaires, LED architectural products, LED lamps and modules, lighting controls and non-LED lamps and luminaires ("GE Lighting Products").
We'd like to thank the lighting professionals who submitted entries for the 2012 GE Edison Awards program; the deadline for entry submittal for projects completed in 2012 was 14 January 2013. Winners will be notified by 8 March 2013. Designers will receive personal invitations to the 2012 Awards ceremony, which will take place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, on 22 April 2013, the night before Lightfair International. Details regarding the 2012 program are posted for reference purposes only and will be updated later this year.Congratulations to Glenn Heinmiller, Paul Zaferiou and Dan Weissman of Lam Partners (Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA) for winning the 29th-annual GE Edison Award! A personalized Steuben crystal award was presented by GE Lighting on May 8, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Read More
Winning Projects
Qualifying projects are eligible for the awards indicated below. The annual GE Edison Award winner is chosen from the winners of Awards of Excellence.
- GE Edison Award
- Awards of Excellence
- Awards of Merit
- Awards for Environmental Design
- Awards for Residential Design
- Special Citations
Judging Criteria
Entries are judged on the following criteria: functional excellence; architectural compatibility; effective use of state-of-the-art lighting products and techniques; appropriate color, form and texture revelation; energy effectiveness and cost effectiveness.
Projects scoring the highest number of points qualify for Awards of Merit and Awards of Excellence. The judges may also select Awards for Environmental Design and an Award for Residential Design based on the presence of entries that encompass the exemplary and outstanding design features that support each category. GE reserves the right to not make an award in one or more categories.
Qualifying entries remain anonymous throughout the judging process. See Entry Form for details.
A prestigious panel of five judges selected this year's winners for their superiority in the following categories: functional excellence; architectural compatibility; effective use of state-of-the-art lighting products and techniques; appropriate color, form and texture revelation; energy effectiveness and cost effectiveness. This year's judges were:
|Tanas S. T. AlKhoury
Light Concept LLC
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
|Wendi Bertelsen, LC, LEED® GA
GE Lighting
Glen Allen, Virginia, USA
|Ross A. De Alessi, IALD, MIES
Ross De Alessi Lighting Design
Seattle, Washington, USA
|David Ghatan, IALD, MIES, LC
C. M. Kling & Associates, Inc.
Alexandria, Virginia, USA
|Ion Luh, IALD Assoc.
Consullux Lighting Consultants
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Winning projects receive Awards of Excellence, Awards of Merit, Awards for Environmental Design and/or an Award for Residential Design. The GE Edison Award Winner is selected from among the Awards of Excellence.
Designers of the winning projects receive personalized plaques in recognition of their lighting design achievements. GE reserves the right to not make an award in one or more categories.
The GE Edison Award Winner receives a personalized Steuben crystal trophy and continued publicity throughout the following year. A distinctive plaque is also presented to the owner of the winning installation.
Winners and qualifying entrants are recognized at a private event, which is held annually on the evening prior to the opening of LightFair International.
Historical Retrospective
Since its inception in 1983, the GE Edison Award competition has revealed the evolution of lighting through masterful designs by lighting professionals from around the world. View key milestones and highlights of the GE Edison Awards.


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| ACADEMICS | Graduate School | Graduate Programs | Master of Arts in English
In addition to the general admission requirements, applicants to the Master of Arts in English must have either earned an undergraduate degree in English or completed at least 18 semester credit hours of English courses, not counting first-year English composition classes or English for English Language Learners, at an accredited institution of higher education. Applicants without undergraduate training in the English discipline are strongly advised to take survey courses in American and English literature and a course in undergraduate literary theory as part of the required 18 undergraduate credits.
The program has the following convenient features:
II. English Elective coursesStudents will select, with the approval of a graduate advisor, 21 credits from the graduate English courses listed in the catalog. III. Additional electivesStudents will select, with the approval of a graduate advisor, 6 graduate credits in English or another area. IV. Thesis/Exam OptionUpon completion of their course work, candidates must successfully fulfill a last requirement in the form of either two substantial area examinations or a thesis. While the general focus of the examinations and the thesis must deal with literature and/or rhetoric, the individual student and his or her advisor together will decide on the specific subject(s) to be explored.Thesis option EN 999 is a 3-credit option in place of an elective course.Total Credits: 33

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Jaw-Dropping European Customs
Take a look at some of the incredible work custom bike builders are doing in Europe.
This nickel-plated beast by German custom shop Thunderbike took home third place in the Modified Harley Class at Custom Chrome's European Dealer Show Custom Championship last month. The Nickel Rocker is a 2011 FXCWC Rocker Softail with Harley's stock frame and drivetrain. In addition to loading it up with nickel-plated custom parts, major modifications include a Vance and Hines Big Radius 2-into-2 exhaust system, an adjustable front end with Air-Ride, and CNC-machined 5-spoke wheels.
Pop over to cyrilhuzeblog.com to see all the winners, including the beautiful Best in Show 1966 CB Black Bomber by Fred Krugger.


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Paperback, 168 pages
Published October 1st 2011 by West Virginia University Press
Jason Stevens is growing up in picturesque, historic Harpers Ferry, West Virginia in the 1970s. Back when the roads are smaller, the cars slower, the people more colorful, and Washington, D.C. is way across the mountains—a winding sixty-five miles away.
Jason dreams of going to art school in the city, but he must first survive his teenage years. He witnesses a street artist from Italy charm his mother from the backseat of the family car. He stands up to an abusive husband—and then feels sorry for the jerk. He puts up with his father's hard-skulled backwoods ways, his grandfather's showy younger wife, and the fist-throwing schoolmates and eccentric mountain characters that make up Harpers Ferry—all topped off by a basement art project with a girl from the poor side of town.
Ugly to Start With punctuates the exuberant highs, bewildering midpoints, and painful lows of growing up, and affirms that adolescent dreams and desires are often fulfilled in surprising ways.
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4 out of 5 (via goodreads)
Warning: others may find the book way too disturbing.
I had a hard time finishing this novel. Maybe because this is not the genre of book I always read but also I had a hard time because it was kind of disturbing in some parts. My first impression of the novel was a bit awkward and a bit innocent. But as I progressed with my reading, it was more of that. It wasn't that awkward and defintely not innocent.
The novel has thirteen different stories from thirteen different people. One link is about Jason and his experiences while he was growing up. His childhood might be the same with the other kids in some parts but majority is about how society is cruel to others in so many ways. His family is definitely not perfect down to their house, which I consider a bad one, and their place. I was kind of disturbed with how Jason described his family. He said that there were many things not to ask in his family and his Dad acting like an ape so he could win an argument.
There are some disturbing experiences Jason had while he was growing up. He was being picked for being a softy and also because he is the son of his father. His father also questioned him about his art and his love of it. One thing that played a major part while Jason is growing up was when he was being introduced to homosexuality and burden and comfort.
There are some lines in the book that I really find worth remembering and reflecting and these are:
*"It was my only comfort, my only recourse, too, for once I started crying, I found my place in the family again.Crying reminded me that I was the youngest and would always be the youngest."
*"Love, you see, was a word we didn't say in our family."
*"In the moments after that, we stared so long at each other that I wasn't sure whether his eyes were mine or mine his."
*"If you put two men together in bed, in the dark, neither, he said, would know the difference."
*"Life, I thought, was like finger-painting with a hopeless mess of gruesome colors. You kept smudging it around until you got it right.
*"She may have been poor and black and from Bolivar, but she knew how to put her arms around someone when it mattered."
And also one person that really left a mark to me was Rusty Clackford. He taught me that sometimes being silent will bring answers to all your questions.
As a whole, it was like Jason left me hanging. I want to know about what his life would be as time goes by.
What I like:
*The different people in every chapter
*how the chapters were being named
*Jason and how he lived his life while growing up.
"Whatever it was, if it was ugly to start with, or turned ugly,
we were ashamed of it and wanted it to go away."


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The remains of the eight sailors recovered over the past two days were flown out of Yemen today (approx. 8 p.m. local, 1 p.m. EDT). A small ceremony at the airport included escorts from USS Cole, attendants from USS Hawes, and a combined honor guard of U.S. and Yemeni Armed Forces personnel. U.S. Ambassador to Yemen Barbara Bodine and a Yemeni government official attended.
The remains are being flown to Dover Air Force Base, Del. through Bahrain and are expected to arrive on Thursday.
Of the injured, 29 have been released from the Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, Va. Eight injured remain in the hospital in Portsmouth and two in Landstuhl.
The names of those killed and missing are listed in DoD News Release 636-00, on line at www.defenselink.mil/releases/2000/b10172000_bt636-00.html.


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Flying through the air, swimming the ocean's depths or preserved as fossils, the diversity of life is astonishing. From whales to worms, DNA to dinosaurs, discover the secrets of our own evolution, and how scientists at the Museum work to understand the amazing forms on our planet, past and present.
Investigate this complex group, which of course, includes us. Are big cats living wild in Britain? Why do whales strand? And just how closely related are we to other apes?
With over 9,000 species, discover how they helped to shape the world's most significant evolutionary theory, and take a look at British birds of the past, immortalised in the Museum's collections of paintings.
Take a look at some monsters of the deep blue sea, and discover a fossil that 'came back to life'. Stealth, camouflage, speed and ambush – compare the hunting habits of today's reptiles with the dinosaurs.
These creepy crawlies are often feared and disliked by humans, but discover how many of them have important roles to play in medical and forensic science, or by preying on insect pests.
Find out about the good, the bad and the ugly, as we reveal the little-known worlds of some of these fascinating creatures.
Did dinosaurs completely die out or do they live among us today in the form of birds?
We need plants and fungi for our very existence. Explore how plants have influenced society and how people are affecting plant life.
How did we separate from the other great apes, where did modern humans first evolve, and what were our early relatives like? Find out and discover the Museum's extensive work in this fascinating field.
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Marvel at the intriguing prehistoric creatures brought to life by the art of Julius Csotonyi.
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Learn about more than 800 creatures and plants, examine spectacular 360° high definition fossil images and watch specially-commissioned videos of Museum experts discussing the latest evolutionary theories.


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Below is the poem entitled Ghost of Christmas Past which was written by poet
Schaeffer. Please feel free to comment on this poem. However, please remember, PoetrySoup is a place of encouragement and growth.
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Don Schaeffer
First ghost was his wife,
to whom he was sworn,
fading, thin, bandaged,
in the far northern city.
tubed in another world or no world.
Nurses and social worker
urged him to chose life.
But the deep promises linger,
in pictures with cheery captions
from his children.
He tosses in bed
and lets the quilt
slide off his legs.
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Hiya folks
First of all, heres a taste of what you'll be getting
Anyone who's been following us will know that we've been in the process of making this album for quite some time now, we've had our ups and downs, our trials and tribulations, we've nearly killed each other and we've had a lot of fun.
Finally, its very nearly ready!
Its at the stage where its ready to be sent to be mastered, now what we need to do is;
Get it professionally mastered to make it sound as powerful as possible.
Throw some money at PR people to get the tunes played on radio, get the album reviewed and give it as much of a buzz as possible.
Get it manufactured in a really nice recycled and sustainably sourced package with a nice wee booklet and beautiful original artwork. We've put alot of thought into how we want to present it and we've come up with a personal and original concept which will involve a number of local artists of many different levels and styles. We'll keep you posted as it progresses.
And finally, it would be really nice to pay the wonderful people who have helped us make it happen in the first place.
We can't do that without your help. Your contribution will make it possible to set this beast of an album free into the world.
Basically by contributing you will be buying your copy in advance, and giving us the means to actually produce a professional product without having to sell our souls to the industry and lose the rights to the music that we have created.
Remember to check out our list of perks too. If you cant afford to buy a perk you can donate whatever you like or if you are feeling particularily generous you can pay whatever you like over the price of the perk.
Please help us spread the word, share it on facebook, tell your friends!
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Welcome to the online home of New York Times hailed pianist/singer and voice instructor Elliot Roth. Visit the 'Where and When' section to see information on Elliot's upcoming performances and events. If you are interested in voice lessons (including Elliot's signature pop/industry full body teaching method) email via the contact section on the site. Don't forget to follow Elliot on twitter@ElliotRMusic and check out the links page for information on other incredible music artists and resources.
"Autumn in New York…" Vernon Duke? Anybody? :) Speaking of standards, I've been trying to raise the bar this month; creative projects that just can't be refused paired with some stellar collaborations and some great out of town shows in which I've been able to hang Motown style in Detroit, stick with the soul for a brief stint in Los Angeles, and BAM! My NEW MUSICAL The Lovely Wilds premieres Act One on October 18th, 2013. Don't miss this new project; words/music by yours truly (I'm also in the show)…choreography/direction by my dear friend Jeff Davis and featuring an ensemble cast (Ladonna Burns, Brooklyn sensation 'Wifey's' Vanessa Reseland and more!) Also, October 20th, catch me giving a tribute to Stevie Wonder at the Living Room, 6PM. As usual, I'm at Brandy's Piano Bar, Wednesdays 9:30 til late. CLICK HERE for all the details.
Come to NYC…it's beautiful here this time of year…I'm singing a NEW song. Stay tuned!
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Gear Review
Cam Phillips
digging the Twin Six designs and colors
I finally set aside my pride and self-consciousnesses and bought myself a cycling jersey. The Twin Six jerseys are billed as a "Club Cut," which is supposed to be a more relaxed fit than the "Race Cut" commonly worn by dudes in much better shape than me.
With that in mind, and really digging the Twin Six designs and colors, I ordered one in the same size as everything else I wear in shirts, a size Large. I am 5'11.5" and 180 lbs., with an athletic build. This thing fits me like a glove. Now I know they are functionally supposed to be snug, but that still did not prepare me for what could be the most humbling experience a middle-aged man could have: donning a cycling jersey.
I got past that and have now worn it on a number of rides, and I must say I love it. I cannot imagine going back to the "regular" athletic wear I was wearing before. I would still like to drop a couple pounds, though...
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A virtual ocean of gurus and experts swirls around every business manager. Plucking the winners for your business from those stormy seas is not always easy.
The Big Definitions
Be careful of "world's best practice", "benchmarking", "branding", "key performance indicators" or whatever is the latest fashion promoted in management magazines. I call these the big definitions. They're seductive, sensational but not always appropriate.
The Big Question
One guru says one thing. Another says the opposite. One claims to have "the answer". Another claims to have "the question". Rarely are either correct.
One Trick Experts
Then there are the "one trick experts". "You must have a business plan", says one. "Extend your product range", says another. "Conduct regular customer surveys", insists another. "Join Mastermind groups", demands another. Unless you do the one thing they recommend, you'll fail. A friend of mine describes this as "the consultant reaching into his bag of trick."
Follow The Big Guys
And there are the "follow success" advocates. Do what Apple or Microsoft or GE or Zappos do. They're successful. Do what they do and you'll be as successful as they are. Remember your business is your business. It isn't Apple or Microsoft or Zappos.
Friends And Family
Finally there are the well-meaning family and friends. Their intentions are honourable and in your best interests. But most of them haven't the faintest idea about how to run your business successfully. They just believe that they do.
The School Debaters
Some people love the semantics too. They want to conduct endless debates about the real meaning of "motivation", the difference between "leadership" and "management" or the theory of "employee engagement". And they want you to feel somehow inadequate if you don't engage in this virtually endless chatter.
Ignore Them All.
Yes: ignore them. Try the following guidelines instead.
Ten Guidelines For You
The following are some basic guidelines you can use to choose which guru, consultant, expert, advisor or entrepreneur you should take notice of.
- Does the expert have experience working with businesses similar to yours in size and development.
- Don't even try to copy what Apple or Microsoft or whoever does today. Find out what they were doing when they were about the same size as your business is now. That's what brought them to where they are today.
- Try to discover what lead today's successful business to become the successes they are today.
- Don't take too much notice of "expert" analysis of large business failure. Even if the analysis is sound it has little relevance to the failure of small-medium business.
- Marketing isn't everything but everything is marketing. Be very suspicious of any expert or guru who dismisses marketing as a vital element in business success.
- Who recommends the expert. Look for experts who carry strong recommendations from businesses similar to yours in size, revenue and development. Glowing references from multinational giants may have little or no value or relevance for the typical SME.
- One size does not fit all. Examine very carefully any "package" that demands that you adopt it entirely to "fix" your business. Beware the "quick fix" too.
- Is academic bias involved? Some gurus have made a name for themselves for one particular idea. That particular idea may have "run out of steam" after 20 years.
- Can you and your people make it work for you? Any philosophies or techniques you adopt must be adaptable to your business and your business success using information from your business.
- Avoid business solutions that require extensive classroom training. You simply don't have the resources to take your people away from the workplace for long periods.
The Business Benefit
Any technique or concept you adopt must – yes must – bring clearly defined measurable business benefits. The expert should be able to specify these benefits so that you can tell whether that's the benefit you want.
Don't Get Distracted
I was approached recently by a company that was suffering from a severe case of unexpected employee absences. They wanted to introduce an "absence policy" to cover the problem. I suggested that they introduce systems to ensure that employees come to work as expected. It's so easy to be distracted from your objectives by day to day events.
You may choose to try some idea briefly. That's OK. Remember the question you must ask, "Does this make sense for my business today?" Lots of gurus and experts sound very seductive. Always keep the morning after in mind.
What To Do Now
Have your say in the comments. You may also find it useful to work out what it is that would most benefit your business right now. And feel free to ask for my free advice.


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The Swede, who has scored 10 goals in the competition this season, said: "I think Chelsea are the super favourites. We are beginners in everything we do while Chelsea have had a project for 10 years.
"Experience is an advantage for the one who has it. I think Chelsea has more experience in the Champions League. We're in the position Chelsea were eight or nine years ago.
"The big difference with last year is that it is my second year as well as my team-mates'. We know each other better and I think we are better today than one year ago collectively."
The 32-year-old has played for a host Europe's top clubs, among them Ajax, AC Milan and Barcelona, but has never won a Champions League winners medal.
Ibrahimovic is keen to rectify that with PSG but is not yet ready to consider it may be this season.
"This is my last contract in Europe and to win it I will have to win it with Paris," said Ibrahimovic, who is under contract at the Parc des Princes until 2016.
"The day I leave Paris is the day I will go down a level or quit football. If we will be the kings of Europe, I don't know. I don't want to think so far ahead. Let's think about the two games against Chelsea."
Ibrahimovic, who has scored 41 goals in his last 36 appearances for club and country, has ruled out the possibility of ever joining a Premier League club.
"It's impossible to get me to England," he said. "The day I stop with football it will not be that I look back and I say to myself 'Maybe I should've played in England.'
"I haven't been part of it. I made stories in other countries. It's nothing that I regret."


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- Willamette
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- Football 1960
Hall of Fame Team
1960 Football TeamThe 1960 football team went 8-0 en route to winning a third straight Northwest Conference championship. That squad, led by Hall of Fame coach Ted Ogdahl, outscored its opponents 247-96. The 1960 squad is the only one in school history to go undefeated during a season of at least five games. The Bearcats offense rushed for 2,443 years for an average of 305 yards per game. The defense intercepted 18 of the opponents' 146 passes. Willamette landed five starters on the all-Conference team: Lee Weaver, a senior receiver, Jim Robinson, a senior offensive tackle, Stan Soloman, a Senior halfback, Stuart Hall, a junior linebacker and Bob Bowman, a sophomore defensive back. Quarterback Tommy Lee, who stared as a freshman in 1960, is being inducted into the Hall of Fame this year as an individual. The senior class graduated with a 10-game winning streak and the honorable distinction of never losing a game at McCulloch Stadium.
Tune in to the Bearcat Network and watch live webcasts for select competitions and see live stats for nearly all Bearcat competitions. You can also find social media links like Facebook and twitter, rss feeds and video archives.
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Below is the poem entitled Tombstones which was written by poet
Yoho. Please feel free to comment on this poem. However, please remember, PoetrySoup is a place of encouragement and growth.
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Leah Yoho
Shifting my weight onto the old bridge.
Listening to it's ragged cries of protest.
The mist rising from it's slumber, casts an ominous attitude.
As I walk by, the trees extend their bony fingers.
They snatch at my hair as I pass them by.
I near my destination.
A tribe of tombstones stand before me.
I soon find the one I have searched for.
Kneeling down, I place a rose by the lonely head stone.
I turn my back and walk away.
The headstone and rose drifts into the night.
Swallowed by the starving darkness.
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When Rick Scott started campaigning for reelection, he said he was going to focus on social media and for the most part, avoid the news media, which has been par for the course since he bought his way into the governor's office. While he's not true to his word on most things, this is one strategy he's sticking with. He conducts most campaign events in combination with state business, and in spite of complaints that this may violate campaign laws by combining political events with taxpayer funded duties, he's blatantly continued the practice while hiding things like travel logs for expenses on his private plane saying it's for "security reasons." Scott is often seen campaigning at businesses like car dealerships and appearing with those who sell the cars rather than voters who buy them.
This is nothing new.
He rarely comes in contact with everyday Floridians, choosing to communicate with them only through things like Facebook chats (which are a joke), Twitter messages and spending millions on ads.
Scott has always tried to control the message and the media. Unfortunately for him, last week a member of the media fought back and called him out for trying to dictate terms and conditions for interviews.
Continue reading "Rick Scott Tries To Dictate To The Media, But One Member Of The Media Fights Back" »


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Self-catering accommodation in Central Highlands
This region straddles mainland Scotland from wild Ardnamurchan, east through the beautiful mountainous region of Fort William and Ben Nevis, into the stunning Cairngorm National Park, to the fertile, rolling farmland of Aberdeenshire on the east coast of the Scotland.
A land dominated by diversity and things to do, from world class mountain biking and climbing regions to true whisky country in the Speyside Way; from stunning landscapes of natural beauty to historic houses and castles.
Read more about the diversity of The Central Highlands.
Central Highlands properties by area
Aberdeen and Grampian
Grampian occupies the North East corner of Scotland, an area stretching from near Nairn in the east, along the coast to Fraserburgh. Beautiful Castles and historic monuments complement the region.
Aviemore, Speyside and The Cairngorms
The Cairngorm Mountains have long been regarded as one of the country's most important mountain areas, offers the perfect self catering holiday base for those seeking a 'natural' Scotland.
Fort William and Lochaber
Lochaber is centred on the town of Fort William, which sits at the foot of The Great Glen. Fort William provides a great self-catering holiday base for all outdoor sports fanatics.
Inverness and Loch Ness
Inverness, the Highland Capital, is a city with the atmosphere of a large town. Packed full of things to do, the perfect area for a fantastic self-catering family holiday.
Moray and Lower Speyside
Moray is one of Scotland's ancient counties famous for its whisky production, its excellent fishing rivers and the beautiful sandy beaches. A delightful area just waiting to be explored.
All Properties in The Central Highlands
Featured Central Highlands Holiday Cottages and Castles
A selection of hand picked cottages and castles from the diverse and exciting Central Highlands.
Drumblair House
The Smithy
Aviemore, Speyside and The Cairngorms
Druimarbin Farmhouse
Fort William and Glencoe
Kennels Cottage
Inverness Area
Moray And Lower Speyside
There's nothing wee, timorous or cowering about the Central Highlands. This large and diverse area can only be described as mean, moody and magnificent.
Bordered to the west by the Atlantic Ocean, to the east by the North Sea, to the north by the Northern Highlands and to the south by the Drumochter pass and the Cairngorms, the area is filled with superlatives. From the brooding mountains of Glencoe to the rugged and romantic Grampians, with their gorgeous glens and lochs.
Fringing the mountains to the north and east is a coastal plain of rich, rolling farmland, where cattle and sheep roam half wild and barley is grown to feed a plethora of picturesque whisky distilleries.
Even the cities are larger than life. The Granite City of Aberdeen, 'Oil Capital of Europe'; Scotland's adventure sports capital, Fort William; and Inverness, the Highland Capital itself, with its enviable location on the banks of the River Ness at the head of the Great Glen. The latter's central location makes the ideal base from which to explore the whole region.
Who needs the magnificent seven when the magnificent one, the Central Highlands, has everything you need for a fabulous holiday?


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Durham, Bobby
From Library of Congress Name Authority File
Durham, Bobby
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Collection Membership(s)
- Durham, Robert Joseph
- Durham, Bob
Exact Matching Concepts from Other Schemes
- found: The Trumpet summit meets the Oscar Peterson big 4 [SR] p1980: container (Bobby Durham, drums)
- found: Feather, L.G. Bio. enc. of jazz, 1999 (Durham, Bobby (Robert Joseph); b. Feb. 3, 1937, Philadelphia, PA; drums)
- found: Peterson, O. Exclusively for my friends [SR] 1995, p1965-1968: container (Bobby Durham) insert (Bob Durham, drums)
- found: New York times WWW site, July 11, 2008 (Bobby Durham; b. Robert Joseph Durham, Feb. 3, 1937, Philadelphia; d. Monday [July 7, 2008], Genoa, aged 71; drummer whose precise, understated style made him much sought after as a sideman by jazz greats like Duke Ellington, Lionel Hampton, Oscar Peterson, and Ella Fitzgerald)
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Orange rugs are making a comeback. While bright orange may be too much for some people and for many decorating schemes, muted shades of orange are more popular than ever. Why? Orange pairs the power of the color red with the cheerfulness of yellow to create a pleasing combination that naturally compliments many other colors, including red and brown. Orange has been shown to stimulate the appetite and socialization, as well as creativity and enthusiasm.
Orange area rugs can add warmth and provide a dramatic focal point. Muted oranges are popular particularly in Southwestern rugs but can also be found in almost every other style of rug. At Plush Rugs, we carry the largest selection of orange rugs of all shades and styles in the United States, and thanks to our fast, free shipping, ordering the orange are rug of your dreams has never been easier.
When choosing orange rugs, keep the following in mind:
Soft shades of orange, like peach, create a serene and calming effect. Peach is often used in young girl's rooms, bathrooms, and is a popular color in Victorian decorating schemes.
An orange area rug that combines complimentary colors and features an interesting pattern is a great addition to any room. If Southwestern themes aren't to your taste, don't worry, many contemporary or modern rugs styles also feature muted as well as bold shades.
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Ask most business people, and they will glibly tell you "It's my fantastic staff."
And, of course, assuming it's the staff that are the interface with the customer, they're absolutely correct.
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"xxx has asked for a receipt when you read this email. Do you want to send one? Yes or no!"
"Blast! What should I do? If I click no, he'll think I'm being evasive. Better click yes.
Double blast! There are things I need to do before I reply, and now he knows I read the email at 0918.
I'd better stop what I'm doing right now, postpone that coffee break and do those things.
Phew, that took some time. OK, now I can reply to him.
Suddenly, I don't like this guy. read more »
I'd start off by explaining to my co-directors and senior managers that:
When price is your USP, you leave yourself nowhere to go if someone can do it cheaper.
And they will.
In a holiday resort close to where I live, there's a "Food price war" going on right now. Bars and cafés are offering a full English breakfast for as little as €2.50, and Chinese restaurants are offering an "all you can eat" buffet for €5.50.
What will they do when the new kid on the block does the breakfast at €1.99 or the buffet at €4.99. Will they follow? Will they beat the price? read more »
I probably shouldn't read other people's road test reports on cars I'm about to try out, but in this case I did.
And I can't help thinking that many other motoring writers simply don't "get" the Lexus CT200h. They lament the tardy zero to sixty time, complain that the styling isn't great and whinge about the handling.
I like to think of myself as a five star kind of person. All through life, I've always strived (and all too often failed financially) for the finer things in life.
But a recent experience made me question that whole philosophy.
I spent two nights in two different hotels – one a four star Hilton in a big city, the other a lowly Premier Inn, near a provincial airport. I didn't pay the bill – I didn't even see it, but checking their respective websites it looks like the second was less than half the price of the first. read more »
So we've covered all the work stuff and it's time to focus on the personal side of life.
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You probably know that I decided to become a triathlete in 2011. Julie calls it a mid life crisis – on my 50th birthday in March I announced I wanted to do Ironman in 2013. Typically, she decided to join me! read more »
I was 24 years old, a newly appointed manager and I was sitting in what felt like a very grown up meeting where we were being presented with a new marketing plan and strategy by an agency. I was the most junior person there by miles.
As the presentation ran, a feeling of dread came over me. Every fibre of my being was telling me that the agency had completely missed what the brand was about, and that the strategy was miles off in terms of speaking to our target audience.
Following on from my previous posts on the subject: Livedrive, don't use them and Livedrive, are they in trouble? it's time for me to move on from this and concentrate on more important stuff, so I need to write a final post updating everyone on where we are.
On 3rd November, a full eight weeks after my initial support request, I was called by Ian Burge, who heads up sales for Livedrive. As I previously reported, Ian was apologetic, acknowledged my bad experience and told me he'd do whatever he could to help.
Within a couple of days he'd come back to me to tell me that 280 of the files had been restored, but there were some that couldn't, as for some reason they hadn't originally uploaded correctly. He told me that the support department had no idea why that would have happened. Bear in mind that these files should have been uploaded to the system more than a year before, and we'd never had any indication there was a problem.
Once again Ian was honest and straightforward to deal with and is a credit to his company. If only he had got involved earlier, it might have saved so much aggravation, but ultimately it isn't his job to placate unhappy customers. He told me that Livedrive had underestimated how much support would be needed in their market. It seems they have a large number of customers who are not very technically minded and who need more help and support than planned for. The company are reacting to that as fast as they can, but it has meant their support has been very slow in the meantime. read more »
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NORTHRIDGE, Calif. - The Cal State Northridge women's tennis team (1-1) fell 6-1 to No. 19 USC Tuesday afternoon. Freshman Lorraine Cheung took home the Matadors' only point on a very competitive day on the courts by winning her No. 6 singles match.
Facing their first of numerous ranked opponents in the 2011 season, CSUN put up forth a tough showing against the Women of Troy. In addition to Cheung's exploits, Brooke Doane battled fiercely in her match with Danielle Lao, the 10th-ranked singled player in the nation.
In doubles play, USC took all three matches. The closest the Matadors got was an 8-7 loss by Nina Jaworowski and Anna Yang in their second-seeded draw.
Singles action was a much closer affair. Cheung won her second-straight match for head coach Gary Victor and Northridge. She took her sixth-seeded singles match, 6-1 and 6-3, over USC's Hayley Miller.
Ryma Korab made her singles debut for the Matadors, taking the second set over Lyndsay Kinstler before ultimately falling 6-1, 6-7, 10-3 in her No. 5 singles match. Doane lost 7-5, 6-1 to Lao in the top-seeded singles draw.
CSUN continues its test against the Pac 10 in its next match, hosting Arizona at Matador Tennis Complex. The Matadors and the 49th-ranked Wildcats will meet on Jan. 29 with first serve slated for 11:30 a.m.
No. 19 USC 6, CSUN 1
1. Alison Ramos/ Valeria Pulido (USC) def. Brooke Doane / Sabrina Man-Son-Hing (CSUN) 8-1
2. Lyndsay Kinstler / Danielle Lao (USC) def. Nina Jaworowski / Anna Yang (CSUN) 8-7 (6)
3. Hayley Miller/ Kaitlyn Christian (USC) Nigora Sirojiddinova / Lorraine Cheung (CSUN) 8-3
1. Lao (USC) def. Doane (CSUN) 7-5, 6-1
2. Ramos (USC) def. Jaworowski (CSUN) 6-0, 6-2
3. Christian (USC) def. Sirojiddinova (CSUN) 6-1, 6-3
4. Pulido (USC) def. Man-Son-Hing (CSUN) 6-1, 6-1
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Saturday Oct 15, 2011 - 6:00 pm - Oxford, MS | Odds: Alabama by 27.5, Total Points: 45 | Team Pages: ALA | MISS
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Historical Results of Games with Similar Lines
Since the start of the 2006-2007 college football season there have been 393 games with over/under lines between 44 and 46. In these games:
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- Games have gone under the line 207 times (52.7%)
- Games have pushed the line 8 times (2.0%)
Historical Results of Games with Similar Line Movement
Since the start of the 2008-2009 college football season there have been 224 games where the closing over/under line was 1 points higher than the opening over/under line.
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I've always loved kale. And pesto. But growing up, I used to hate pistachios. Could not stand them. Remember how they were all dyed red?
I didn't know this but during that time (I was born in 1973), pistachios were relatively new to the U.S. In fact, until the 1970s, there was no domestic pistachio industry at all. They were all imported from the Middle East. To hide blemishes found on the outer shell, importers had the nuts dyed red. Bleh! No wonder I did not like them.
Well, now 96% of all pistachios purchased in the U.S. are grown right here in California and the red version is pretty much a thing of the past. As a result, I have a new found admiration for the pistachio. Dying it red was such a disservice. It's really a beautiful nut, right? All that green and purple is just gorgeous. Oh, and it is really really tasty.
1. Remove 1/2 cup of raw, unsalted pistachio's tough outer shell. It's okay if you want to sneak a few to eat while doing this. I did! They are so tasty.
2. The great thing about this recipe is you don't have to cook the kale. Kale is amazing raw but to use it in a salad, for example, it requires some love. It's best when you massage the heck out of it first. Well, since we are going to mince it for this recipe, none of that work is needed. All you have to do is remove the center rib from 3 large leaves of kale and chop them up.
3. Peel 3 garlic cloves. You can use more in this recipe if you like, I like my pesto very garlicky. If I was making this for myself I would probably use 5 or 6!
4. Add the garlic, pistachios and some of the 1/4 cup of olive oil to your food processor run it for about a minute. I prefer a little crunch to my pesto so I do not finely chop them. Add in the chopped kale, 1 teaspoon of salt and more olive oil and repeat until the kale is minced.
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USA Truck posted its first profitable first quarter in eight years this week. It also marks the fourth consecutive profitable quarter for the firm as it pursues a new corporate strategy as a "capacity solutions provider," the company said.
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John Simone, the CEO who drove USA Truck back to profitability last year after several years of losses, will take medical leave. Director Thomas Glaser will serve as interim chief operating officer.
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After a strenuous overhaul of its business model to better match evolving shipper supply chain needs, USA Truck returned to profitability in 2014. A stronger U.S. economy and lower fuel prices also helped.
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USA Truck is opening a brokerage office in Jacksonville, Florida and expanding its Chicago presence as shippers seek additional truck capacity.


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If you are a student, Pro is the best way forward. I know you say price makes no difference, but to put it in perspective it cost me £120 to get the full version of Pro Studio. Phenomenal pricing. I have used 7 Express and 8 Pro and I can say that Pro is worth the upgrade. Although Express is a very, very capable DAW, the extras that come with Pro become more invaluable the more you use it. I've noticed I'm using a lot of the 'Sculpture' synth patch and some of the other advanced plug-ins as well as 'Waveburner' for a lot of my CD finalisation. Logic Studio is so much more than just Logic, all the applications are useful. If money is no object, Pro. If money is an object, Express is very capable. Logic has been my DAW of choice for three years now and I've used 5.5, 6 Express, 7 Express and Pro and 8 Pro extensively and I can say that 8 Pro is by far the best of the lot.
I'm also looking at getting Ableton 8 and Max for Ableton.
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Daniel Radcliffe will unfortunately be known as Harry Potter for the rest of his acting career, that's just how it goes in Hollywood. (See also Matthew "Ferris Bueller" Broderick and Mark "Luke Skywalker" Hamill). The problem is, now that Radcliffe is 19, he's been branching out (ew, no pun intended) into raunchier roles and his fans aren't happy. He was cast in 2007 in the London production of Equus in a part that required full-frontal nudity — with a horse that's he's sexually preoccupied with, no less. This September he will reprise the role on Broadway.
Radcliffe is annoyed that he has to defend the role, saying: "Offended mothers were calling in and saying I shouldn't be doing this, that they weren't going to see it. OK, don't see it. They're are treating it like it's pornography and it's not. It's only seven minutes at the end of the play when I'm naked and I'm 19 now." Maybe they're just annoyed that when they see Radcliffe in the remaining three Potter films, their own filthy minds will only be able to concentrate on what's beneath his invisibility cloak.


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Connectivity company cuts 15 positions
PIKEVILLE, Ky. -- Network connectivity provider Lightyear Network Solutions has consolidated some of its operations in Kentucky resulting in the elimination of 15 jobs.
Company officials said the layoffs are permanent and spring from what Lightyear called challenging business conditions, particularly in Appalachia. The positions were cut from across the company, which has offices in Louisville, Lexington and Pikeville.
Employee Justin Prater told WYMT-TV that company officials called workers in one at a time on Monday morning, told them their positions had been eliminated and sent them home.
CEO Stephen M. Lochmueller said the consolidation would allow the company to cut costs without sacrificing the quality of services.


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Felon on city's most wanted list returns to prison
WILMINGTON — One of Henderson's most wanted was sentenced Wednesday in federal district court.
Miguel Lashawn Burt, 21, was sentenced to 105 months in prison by U.S. District Judge James C. Fox for one count of felony possession of a firearm and ammunition.
He was also sentenced to three years of supervised release.
U.S. Attorney Thomas B. Murphy prosecuted the case.
Burt was arrested by Henderson Police Department officers in January 2011 on a charge of armed robbery after a man was robbed at gunpoint on Maple Street in Henderson.
He was convicted of felony common law robbery in Aug. 2011 and he served seven months in prison, according to court records.
Prior to that, Burt was convicted of felony breaking and entering and served about a month in prison, according to court records.
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You think the guy calling 9-1-1 the other day because McDonald's didn't give him the correct amount of change was bad? As this group of videos can attest, people using 9-1-1 for non-emergencies has been a staple of local news and internet hilarity since the beginning of time (yes, literally).
Here are our favorite 9 examples of hilarious 9-1-1 pseudo-emergencies. (Why 9? To honor 9-1-1, of course. Also we're lazy):
9. Dead From Pot Brownies:
8. Mayo AND Mustard
7. Elephant On The Loose
Simpsons did it!
6. No Lemonade at Burger King
5. Out Of McNuggets
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4. The Taco Bell Ambulance
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3. Joe McCain Hates Traffic
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New local internet TV station to showcase Lincolnshire filmmakers
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ESP TV is a Lincolnshire-based internet television station that will run programmes featuring and created by local people.
Upcoming shows include a documentary of a local historian travelling across the county on his tricycle and plans are in place for an entertainment programme broadcast from the Drill Hall Assembly Rooms.
Behind the station is local community interest company, Ermine Street Project, created to give those wishing to pursue a future in moving image production a springboard into their career.
One of the creators of ESP TV, Martin Nicholls said: "Quality material from filmmakers in Lincolnshire and beyond can find an outlet that pays them a share of advertising revenue.
"Online viewers are rewarded with ever increasing content that you don't have to trawl YouTube for.
"New content, such as drama, comedy and documentaries will be added weekly and viewers can keep up to date with what's new with regular reminders on social media."
One of the main features of the online station is currently the UK's first dedicated Steampunk channel but plans are to use the outlet to address local issues and demonstrate the work of communities.
CEO of Ermine Street Project, Sharon Cannings said: "We have a local interest and community channel so people in Lincolnshire can see what's going on in the county.
"We want groups to contact us and let us know if they want anything covered."
The project has been 12 months in the making but the group want to use local talent and offer university graduates a platform to fill the station with content.
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Photoshop CC One-on-One is back, and this installment teaches you how to build on your basic knowledge and achieve next-level effects with this premiere image-editing program. Industry pro Deke McClelland shows you how to seamlessly move and patch areas of a photo with the Content-Aware toolset; stretch the brightness of a scene with automatic and custom Levels adjustments; create intricate designs with text and shapes; and morph an image with layer effects and transformations. Deke also shares his techniques for sharpening details, whether addressing noise and highlight/shadow clipping or camera shake, and converting a full-color image to black and white. The final chapters show you how to best print and save images for the web, making sure all your hard work pays off in the final output.
Though, naturally we all want the colors that we see on screen to more or less match the colors that we get from our printers. The purpose of this movie is to provide you with a few pointers, in case you're disappointed by the color of your output. The first thing you should know is that if you have a pretty recent printer that, if you bought it within the last, let's say, four or five years. Then chances are very good that if your print colors aren't matching your screen colors it's not your printer's fault. It's your screen's fault. And you need to calibrate your display. And you can do that in a couple of ways.
You can buy a calibration device such as a color munki. And that's going to cost you anywhere from 150 bucks to 500 bucks. Just so as you know, and you just run the device, in combination with some software, and it automatically calibrates your display. If you don't have such a device, then you can manually characterize your screen. That is, you can tell your system, how you're perceiving the luminous levels, and colors.
First, I'll tell you how it works on the Mac, and then I'll show you how it works on the PC. I've gone ahead and restored the saved version of the joy of color.psd. I'm going to twirl open this group right here, called Tablet backs, and inside there's a text layer that's currently turned off. I'll go ahead and turn it on, and here's what you do. On the Mac, you go to the Apple menu and choose System Preferences. And then inside the system preferences dialogue box, you click on the Display icon. Then you click the Color tab, and then you click the Calibrate button, and then you just follow the instructions.
You do what it tells you to do. You can move through it pretty quickly if you take the easy track, or, there's an expert mode option, that takes more time but gives you a lot more control. Here on the PC I'm going to press the Windows key and the d key at the same time. In order to hide Photoshop so I can see the desktop in the background. Then you right click on the desktop and you choose screen resolution, of all things. It's just the quickest way to get there. And now go up to the navigation area and click on display.
And then Click on Calibrate Color over here on the left hand side. Windows will essentially take over your screen. And again you'll be asked to follow some instructions and respond to essentially, a few on screen tests. All right, now I'm going to bring back Photoshop. Now chances are good after you get done calibrating or characterizing your screen. That the output that disappointed you a moment ago will come a heck of a lot closer to matching the image onscreen because the screen image has changed. But if you need to further tweek things, here's what you do.
You go up to the File menu and choose the Print command. And then I'll go ahead and collapse printing marks and functions here and I'll twirl open the Color Management options. And by default, color handling is set to printer manages color. That means the printer driver is in charge of the color management experience. Now notice that this is warning that says, Remember to enable the printer's color management in the print settings dialog box. Now to confirm that that's the case, click on the Print settings button, up here toward the top of the dialog box and then try to locate the Color option and this is going to vary from one printer to the next.
So there's not a heck of a lot of advice I can offer you. In the case of this HP printer there's a color tab and I can click on it. And then make sure HP EasyColor is turned on. That one check box amounts to the color management in the Print settings dialogue box. So sure enough it's on. All I need to do is click OK. And then I would drop down to the Print button and click on it. And see how things work out. Now, if you get a good print, you're happy with the results, great. If you're not, there's one more avenue available to you, and that's again in this Color Management section.
You switch color handling from printer manages color to Photoshop manages color. Now this gets very tricky because you have to specify your printer profile, and you sure as heck don't want to use most of these. Because they're designed for very specific devices that have nothing to do with your local printer. What's probably going to work best for you is one of the SRGB options. You might find one at the top of the list on a Mac, and one at the bottom of the list here on a PC. I'm going to go ahead and try that sRGB display profile, which may or may not amount to what I'm looking for.
Now Photoshop says remember to disable the printer's color management in the Print Settings Dialog Box. Because otherwise you're going to have two conflicting methods of managing color going on at the same time. So I'll click on Print settings. I'll go to that color tab. In the case of this printer, I was able to achieve the best results by turning HP EasyColor off, switching over to manual in the Color Options, and then dropping down to color themes. And I switched from default to Adobe RGB 1998, which happens to be the color profile that's assigned to this image.
And then I clicked OK and then I tried that out and I ended up getting a pretty different result, so when working with the printer's automatic color management I ended up getting an image that looks pretty much like the one you see on screen here. Her cheeks were little less rosy than this. When I switched to manual color adjustment, so that Photoshop is managing the color, her skin tones ended up looking much more rosy. Of the two I have to say the best match where this particular system and printer were concerned, was to change color handling back to Printer Manages Color, and click on Print settings.
Turn on HP EasyColor back on, click OK. And then, of course, click the Print button, or in my case, I'll click Done. So there you have a couple of pointers where achieving reliable color is concerned when printing images from Photoshop.
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e-Natives Showcase is free finger-friendly task manager with professional skinning and ease of use for Windows Mobile devices.Read More
First and foremost, the mobile application – Adobe Photoshop.com Mobile beta – is not Photoshop equivalent, but a client for their more recent online photo sharing and editing service Photoshop.com. When Adobe comes out with a mobile application, everybody takes notice. However, with their first offering, they have disappointed even their loyalists. It's even less […]Read More
Texas Hold'em is the definitive poker game for Windows Mobile devices, and has also been the winner of the most significant industry awards. While users on other mobile platforms pay for the game, Microsoft's Windows Mobile Total Access collection offers the game absolutely free!Read More
BookSync is an interesting Windows Mobile application that allows you to sync your contacts with Facebook. The application allows you to synchronise the pictures of the contacts in your WinMo device with the profile pictures of your friends on Facebook. The latest release allows you to sync birthdays and names too.Read More
Microfi Nitrogen is a native Windows Mobile application that allows you to play songs in several formats (MP3/OGG/AAC/MP4/M4A/3GP/WAV/WMA) on your Windows Mobile Pocket PC device. Nitrogen uses open-source decoders, and is a lightweight, yet powerful application.Read More
For some reason, most Windows Mobile devices do not have FM radio feature. Also, the choice of FM radio stations is often limited. Mundu Radio is a freeware WinMo (and Symbian/PalmOS) application that allows you to stream internet radio stations on your WinMo in a quick and intuitive way.Read More
Uno (Spanish for "one") is a one of the world's most popular family card games, played with a specially printed deck. You have to play cards from your hand by matching color, number, or word trying to rid yourself of cards before opponents do. Pocket Uno brings the same fun to Windows Mobile devices.Read More
Nimbuzz Mobile, in it's new avatar for Windows Mobile devices, allows you to call, chat, message, and send files on the go, for free. It combines all your buddies from Skype, MSN, Yahoo, ICQ, AIM, Google Talk and more integrated in a unified contact list.Read More
And there's one thing less you need to carry when taking your dog out for a walk now. The mosquito sound-ish Dog Whistle app for Windows Mobile devices.Read More
Opera has always been a strong force in mobile and desktop browsers. In mobile browsers, Opera has been ahead in innovation and user experience since many years. Continuing the trend, Opera has just released the first beta of Opera Mobile v9.7 which looks pretty good, in spite of new challenges posed by the likes of […]Read More


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Is that DVD you've got your eye on really worth the investment? Should you wait a few months until the "Special Edition" hits shelves? DVD Extra lights the way.
Monthly Archive for July, 2007
Super Friends: The Legendary Super Powers Show
Guest blog by <a href="Chris Quinn of Geek Speak I measure the greatness and campy depth of old-school cartoons by how many syllables the title of said cartoons have. And with 13, "Super Friends: The Legendary Super Powers Show" is the clear winner. Even my syllable rule aside, the first show that pops into my […] [Read More]
Flash Gordon is delightfully campy
In the 70s, George Lucas wanted to remake the "Flash Gordon" movie serials into a big budget film, but found that mega-producer Dino De Laurentis (the 1976 version of "King Kong") had already bought the rights. So he decided to create his own homage with a project called "Star Wars." In 1980, De Laurentis finally […] [Read More]
Popeye and Woody Woodpecker get the box set treatment
For the past four years, Warner Bros. has been issuing its classic "Looney Tunes" cartoons in box sets, all restored and uncut. Disney has been doing it longer than that, with its "Treasures" titles. Now Popeye and Woody Woodpecker are getting the box set treatment. [Read More]
July – August DVD Roundup
Got a few box sets and other DVDs in the mail recently, so here's a brief roundup of each: [Read More]
'Primeval' doesn't know what it wants to be; 'Vacancy' delivers the shocks
Note: While I'm busy working on the Harry Potter blogs, Josh Trudell is helping me out by reviewing some DVDs. He's my horror flick guy, so I try to pass them on to him when I get them. He obviously didn't care for "Primeval," but he did like "Vacancy." [Read More]
Spurs fourth championship DVD lacks game time
Two years ago, my second review for this column was the 2004-2005 Spurs championship DVD. Every year, the NBA puts out a DVD recapping the NBA champion's season. I didn't give a bad review, but I did find it less than stellar. So now the Spurs have won their fourth title and have their fourth […] [Read More]
PBS documentary on Mormons short on extras, long on information
My marriage is a mixed marriage. Oh, we're both Caucasian; not that it matters. Actually, I'm referring to her upbringing in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS), and mine as a disillusioned Southern Baptist. That's not putting down Southern Baptists. I have friends who are Southern Baptists. I also have friends who […] [Read More]
Differences in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
What follows is a distillation of whom and what was left out of the filmed version of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix." It also includes a few new wrinkles that weren't in the original novel. I'm sure I missed some things, and I might have gotten some of it wrong. Anyone who […] [Read More]
MTV's reality show "Super Sweet 16″ bites
Since my niece Kezia B. knows much more about the mind of teenage girls than I do, I asked her to step in and review these two recent reality show releases from MTV. It would appear that she didn't think much of the superficial characters portrayed… [Read More]


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Once Upon a Time Spoilers: [SPOILER] Will Definitely Be Back in Storybrooke!
There were several new characters introduced on Once Upon a Time Season 2 who suddenly disappeared from the action. Among them are Lancelot (Sinqua Walls), Prince Philip (Julian Morris), and Neal Cassady. Now, we know that one in particular will definitely be back in Storybrooke soon, and there's even a photo to prove it.
Read spoilers at your own risk! For more on Wetpaint Entertainment's philosophy on spoilers, click here.
According to TVLine, Captain Hook (Colin O'Donoghue) won't be the only Neverland inhabitant out for Rumplestiltskin's (Robert Carlyle) blood in Storybrooke. His right-hand man Smee (Christopher Gauthier) has already started filming scenes for upcoming episodes.
Colin O'Donoghue tells TVLine, "Smee will definitely play a part in Hook's plans," which leads us to believe that Hook can count both Smee and Cora (Barbara Hershey) as his allies. Plus, there are sneak peek photos posted on a Vancouver filming site that show Smee and Hook together. And yes, Smee is still wearing his red hat.
It's worth pointing out that Colin also said Rumple's beloved Belle (Emilie de Ravin) "might figure into the equation" for Hook as well. But we suppose we could have guessed that part already.
Read more OUAT spoilers here.
Once Upon a Time Season 2 returns on Sunday, January 6, 2013 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.
Source: TVLine, VanCityFilming
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Jonathan Quick joins Tim Thomas, Brian Leetch as American-born Conn Smythe Winners
Kings goalie Jonathan Quick's breakout season continued Monday as the Los Angeles goalie took home the hardware, twice. Quick helped lead the Kings to their first Stanley Cup by allowing just seven goals in six games in the finals after allowing a mere 29 goals in 20 total playoff games. Quick, who is nominated for […] [Read More]
Watch Capitals fans haunt Tim Thomas with Obama masks
Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas made his first trip to Washington since the infamous White House snub in January. For those unaware of the drama, when the Bruins were invited to the White House as part of winning last year's Stanley Cup. Thomas, the team's lone American last season and playoff MVP, explained his decision […] [Read More]
Video of ugly fan brawl at Bruins-Canadiens
This Bell Centre brawl took place during the Bruins 1-0 win over the offense-starved Canadiens. These Original Six franchises have a storied rivalry, and things got way beyond heated in the stands Monday night. The fight even caught the attention of the officials and Bruins All-Star goalie Tim Thomas. [Read More]


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It gets the ball off the ground;
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When Rockers Attack: On Stage Fights + Band Beatdowns Caught On Film!
Keith Richards' Wailing Guitar
John Lennon's murder by a fan fresh in his mind, The Rolling Stones resident outlaw wasn't having it when a fan jumped on stage. Thankfully Fender Telecasters are among the more durable guitars on the market.
Axl Rose Attacks Fan, Starts Riot
The mighty mouth of Guns N' Roses is known for his mercurial temperament and this night really, really did not want having his picture taken. The ensuing melee led to a massive riot for which Rose was later arrested but not convicted for inciting.


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Lots of cool "moving" music here. Re Schiff's "Scenes," we'd need defibrillators standing by. Piazzolla and Fratres, nice. Don't know the Kashmir CD -- I'll look it up.
From writer Brett Campbell:
You already have several I'd have recommended. Some other
catchy upbeat gems that won't get anyone's lycra in a twist:
mozart sym. 25 opening mvt
ginastera estancia
bernstein mambo from west side story (maybe you can get dudamel's
version off the intertubes?)
haydn: gypsy rondo from piano trio 25? 29? can't remember which one
offhand (It's No. 25) or finale from symphony 104.
honegger pacific 231(yes!)
villa lobos Little Train of the Caipira
shostakovich piano and trumpet concerto finale
any number of rimsky korsakov pieces including flight of the
bumblebee (are you trying to kill us?) Capriccio espagnol, Russian Easter Festival Overture...
lou harrison 2nd movt from piano concerto
prokofiev and bartok piano concertos - lots of fast paced choices there.
Like the Reich suggestions, and the finale of Falstaff. Nothing like a good fugue to keep the legs churning. Brahms Piano Quintet is most excellent, including the exclamatory third movement Scherzo.
Marketing the Oregon Symphony to a spin class. Now we're thinking.
Not sure why you think the Oregonian doesn't run previews. Last week, we ran substantial previews on Robert Kyr's "A Time For Life" (Living cover) and Portland Opera's "La Cenerentola" (A&E). Stay tuned next week for a preview of Matt Haimovitz in Portland.


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Hi, it's my pleasure to welcome you to this site.
It's dedicated to my [our] Father, and to Jesus who generously shares everything – "I [Jesus] have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you".
John 17:10 All I have is yours, . . .
Luke 15:31 'My son, . . .you are always with me, and everything I have is yours.
John 3:16 . . . he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
(If only this would really, fully, blindingly sink into my dull brain !)
I'm devoting time on this Bible project as i am able. The project began late 2003.
The first site in the project was (and still is) forsure-bible-study.com It got to the stage where it needed a new look, and additionally, as the number of pages increased, it seemed to get overcrowded.
So we continued into the site bible-study.4scty.com . That would have been about November 2007. The plan was that some visitors would "spill over" from 4scty.com into the subdomain 'bible-study'. The actual result was less than startling.
I have created this new site biblefamilylife.com . It's name is more straightforward. Some things which are outstanding from bible-study.4scty will possibly be completed there, but the main writing from now on will be here in this site.
The intention is that all three sites will stay live.
As regards the domain name, the "bible" is the foundation, it's the Word.
"family" covers physical human families and, more importantly, the Family of God.
"life" represents eternal life, which is God's desire for us.
At this time i prefer to remain anonymous. It's purely a question of time, which is governed by economics.
I would like to have the contact of others, for "in the multitude of counsellors there is safety", but my prime objective at this time is to get things down on paper. Maybe in the future the site will become more social.
I don't know anyone who has worked out the meaning of the Bible by himself, there's just so much to learn, and it's all got to fit together otherwise you end up with confusion and mistakes – sometimes tragedy. The Inquisition believed they were serving God.
I realise there will be men who don't need my help, but i would be very happy to one day discover that i have assisted some. It would be great if you turned out to be one of them.
I hope you come back. There's nothing to pay, no one-time offers, the site will still be live tomorrow God willing, and you don't have to join anything.
29 jan 2011 That said, whenever i come across a book which i believe is beneficial to you i will recommend it (it will not be to my financial advantage though).
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My earliest memory as a 4 year old child, is walking into the terminal at the old Jan Smuts Airport to say farewell to my grandmother who was about to travel to Israel to visit my uncle and his family who had made aliyah to Haifa just 3 years before. I imagined that the plane would whisk my Bobba into the air and then to the state of Israel, a magical land high up in the clouds. I guess as I got older I realised that Israel was not in fact in the clouds but it has always remained in every way a magical land. Where else in world can you reach out to a wall and have that wall touch you back.
Where else in the world can you be ferried by a cab driver who can teach you more about life, passion, loyalty and indeed faith in G-d in a 45 minute journey than you can learn in a 3 year degree in philosophy. Where else can you walk on a random itinerary and meet friends and relatives "coincidently" every couple of paces? Where else in the world can you witness a beggar in a shuk, count his meagre takings in shekel and half shekel coins and give his 10% to another even less fortunate than himself and that with a smile. Where else in the world would an army risk its own precious troops to avoid harming enemy civilians and that would not offer, ever, Israel the same courtesy? In fact, that would specifically go out of its way to harm our children and elderly, ala Amaleik.
In the Kuzari, the medieval l defence of Judaism by Rabbi Judah Halevi written as a debate between the king of the Kuzars and a Rabbi, the Rabbi describes in glowing terms the paramount importance of the Holyland in the life of every Jew with quotes like is "All roads lead to the Land of Israel, but none from it" (Mishna, Ketubot, 13:11) and: "It is better to dwell in the Holy Land, even in a town mostly inhabited by heathens, than abroad in a town mostly populated by Jews; for he who dwells in the Holy Land is compared to him who has a God, while he who dwells in the Diaspora is compared to him who has no God.: "To be buried in the Land of Israel is as if buried beneath the altar. And, "He who walks four cubits in the Land is assured happiness in the World to come!"
After listening to a shiur from the Rabbi on just how central Israel is in our prayers and hopes for the future, the king of Kuzar points out to his new teacher how the Jews actions contradict all their fine quotes." If this be so, you transgress the commandment laid down in your Torah by not endeavouring to go up (make aliyah) to that place, to make it your abode in life and in death?" The Rabbi is embarrassed at the question and answers: "This is a severe reproach, O king of the Kuzars. It is the sin which kept the Divine promise with regard to the Second Temple "Sing and rejoice O daughter of Zion" (Zecharia, 2:10) from being fulfilled. Divine Providence was ready to restore everything as it had been at first, if they had all willingly consented to return. But only a part was ready to do so, while the majority and the aristocracy remained in Babylon, preferring dependence and subjugation, and unwilling to leave their villas and their business affairs…Were we prepared to meet the God of our forefathers with a pure mind, we would have found the same salvation as our fathers had in Egypt.
The conversation between the Rabbi and the king of the Kuzars continues, covering all aspects of Judaism. At the end of the book, moved by his own teachings about the centrality of the Land of Israel to Torah and Am Yisrael, the Rabbi decides to make aliyah himself. If this be so, says the king it would be a sin to hinder you. It is, on the contrary, a mitzvah to assist you. May God grant you His help, and may He be your shield and savoir, and His kindness be upon you.
I once heard from a wise person that grapes can really grow anywhere, even on a beach. However the best grapes need the best conditions. Jews can grow anywhere but the best conditions to cultivate the best Jews are in our holy land, Israel.
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Full detailed profile on Terri Conn playing Kristine Karr on One Life To Live Daytime Soap Opera.
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Terri Conn
Birthday: January 28, 1975
Previously Terri Colombino, who was born Theresa Celeste Conn, is the daughter of a retired Air Force officer and a real estate agent. Before landing the longterm role on As the World Turns, Terri appeared briefly on The Young and the Restless and was a series regular on "Breaker High."
She's appeared in numerous guest starring roles and in a handful of films. Crediting her theater work, Terri appeared in the regional production of "Night Mother" and "Of Mice and Men."
Terri currently resides in New York.
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