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Having successfully passed the required CDL Knowledge Tests, the driver can now address the practical aspects of the CDL. These are the General Skills Tests and they are assessed in three sections, CDL Pre-Trip Inspection, Basic Vehicle Control and On-Road Driving. Each test is designed to focus on safety while checking the development of the basic skills needed to become a professional driver.
The first and most important part of the CDL skills test is the Indiana CDL pre-trip inspection. A pre-trip must be performed each time the driver prepares for a trip as it's critically to not only that driver's safety, but the safety of others. During the pre-trip test, a CDL examiner typically will follow the applicant around the vehicle as he or she points out each item on the pre-trip inspection.
The Indiana pre trip inspection test will be carried out to determine is the driver is able to tell if the commercial vehicle is safe to drive prior to each trip. This typically takes place with the CDL examiner asking the applicant to perform a complete pre-trip inspection, explaining each item as they do so.
The Indiana pre-trip inspection is one of the most important portions of the CDL skills test and the driver cannot move on until he passes. For this reason, many drivers take advantage of CDL pre-trip inspection videos and checklists to help them remember all items they must review.
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This test will assess the applicant's ability to perform basic maneuvers with the vehicle, such as forward, reverse and turns in defined areas. The Indiana CDL examiner will make clear the manner in which each aspect of the control test is to be fulfilled.
While the area set out for the test may be indicated with cones or similar markers, it is they are usually placed in a manner to simulate the distances and features of real-life scenarios. As the last test before the applicant is asked to demonstrate their skills on the public roads, it is imperative that their understanding of the capabilities and limitations of the vehicle are as complete as possible.
Being the final piece of the puzzle, the On-Road Driving Test is the applicant's opportunity to demonstrate their skill to drive safely and efficiently on public roads. The test could include lane changes, left and right turns, general intersection behavior, varying gradients and a variety of road situations. This is not a test to "show off" the applicant's ability, but rather the chance to display the skills and behavior of a professional driver that will be required to work in the industry. The examiner will direct the applicant on where to drive and on what maneuvers they are required to perform.
Due to the need for specially designed testing areas, the Skills Tests can only be carried out at properly equipped sites. In Indiana, these sites are Third Party Sites and, in most cases, Skills Tests are typically by appointment only. To locate the test site the website below provides contact details and addresses.
The cost for these the Skills Tests is usually approximately $100 if the driver provides their own vehicle or approximately $150 should they need to rent a vehicle at the site.
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One of our top 10 trends for 2011, fregola sarda is a tiny toasted pasta from Sardinia. Look for it at your local Italian grocer.
1 package (usually 1 lb. or 450 g) fregola sarda*
Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
1/4 cup good quality olive oil
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
* You may substitute orzo or Israeli couscous.
Step 1: Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the fregola sarda pasta (or your substitute pasta) and cook following the package directions — and your tastebuds — until al dente. Most brands cook in about 10 minutes.
Step 2: When cooked, drain in colander, then add to a large bowl and toss with lemon zest and juice, olive oil, chopped herbs and salt and pepper to taste. This dish is great served warm or cold.
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1 clove
garlic, minced
1/4 cup
chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon
3 tablespoons
all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups
1 cup
chicken broth
2 (12 ounce) cans
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2 1/2 tablespoons
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1 teaspoon
garlic salt
1 teaspoon
ground black pepper
ground cayenne pepper to taste
This is delicious. I pureed half of the corn to make it creamier. I recommend melting the cream cheese a little first so that it melts into the soup easier.
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Very good soup! I used a sweet onion, unsalted butter, 1% milk, and low-sodium broth. I added about a cup more broth than called for (and it made just enough for 3 adults and 2 kids as the main course of dinner). I also used Neufchatel cheese, and was afraid it wouldn't work, but it did. It was actually very thin until I added the cheese, and I was worried. At first, the cheese broke up into little chunks, but I wisked it really well and it worked fine. I don't use canned corn so I used 3 cups frozen (a mix of white and yellow). I used garlic powder and just a sprinkle of the garlic salt. Served with crackers and a nice green salad.
Yummy soup! I made exactly as instructed, velvety smooth and filling. I can see adding some grilled chicken breast to it but it's good for me as is. I made this on a stormy night. :)
THE BEST!!! I LOVE creamy soups and this one is the pinnacle of a great cream soup. I was a little wary about trying a cream soup on my own, but WOW! It does not get any simpler than this. Don't let the ingredients fool you, they combine to make one tasty dish. ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS*****!
Such great flavour for such a simple soup! I loved it. I added 1/4 pound of imitation crab to this soup for a bit of a twist and it was delicious.
such a nice soup! i threw in a celery stalk, and some left over chicken. i will make it again this winter
I really enjoyed this soup. Next time I will follow the advice of someone else and melt the cream cheese before adding it. It was difficult to get it fully incorporated.
This soup has a lot of options. It would be great with crab, bacon, cheese, or just about anything else.
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Compass operates flights on behalf of Delta Connection. Catriona Bagley, AFA Compass president, notes that the flight attendants earn between $14,000 and $19,000 per year despite showing strong performance.
"Today's results show that even in the face of challenging management tactics for several years, flight attendants stand proud and united," she says. "We are sending a clear message to management that we will do whatever it takes to get a fair contract, one that includes a living wage."
Compass' flight attendants called for a strike vote in September, which came after 31 months of negotiations with the carrier. The flight attendant union began contract discussions with the airline in March 2010, and mediation in October 2011.
For a strike to occur, the National Mediation Board would have to release the parties from negotiations and extend arbitration. If denied, it would lead to a 30-day cooling off period before the union would be authorised to strike.
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Guess which celeb was spotted showing off her back tattoo yesterday evening as she made an appearance in Hollywood.
If you are one of Dawn Richard's "Hearts" then you probably guessed right! Yesterday, she hit up Amoeba Music for a special performance and she had her back tattoo on full display as she signed copies of her January release, GoldenHeart. The huge tattoo of three wings merged together is one of 20 tattoos that Dawn has inked on her body and took a total of three 10-hour sessions to complete. She also has a Sanskrit message down her spine that translates, "mastered, blessed, saved, beautiful, a force."
She tells Yo Raps:
Every tattoo has a story; I would not change a single one. My back piece is definitely my favorite, it's huge and it took three ten hour sessions. I'm just a huge tattoo and piercing girl, I love tattoos and piercing I continually get them. Its one of those things where normal people will probably go take a swim on their day off and I'll probably go get a tattoo!
I have close to 15 [piercings] and I can't tell you where the strangest piercing is. [Sneaky laugh] Yeah that's me, it takes people by surprise because they have an idea of me but when you get to know me you see I'm not really like that idea.
In other news, Dawn's Goldenheart scored a Top 10 spot on Billboard's R&B albums chart, the #1 spot on Itunes R&B/Soul charts, and #8 on the UK Itunes R&B chart in it's first week with little promotion. She's grinding!


text: Healthy Recipes Healthified Strawberry-Rhubarb Cupcakes Recipe E-mail recipe Print recipe To save this recipe, register now! Quick Info: Servings Contains Wheat/Gluten Contains Dairy Contains Egg GERD-Friendly Nutritional Info (Per serving): Calories: 260, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 100mg, Dietary Fiber: 1g, Total Fat: 10g, Carbs: 39g, Cholesterol: 20mg, Protein: 2g Exchanges: Starch: 1, Other Carb: 1.5, Fat: 2 Carb Choices: 2.5 Recipe Source: Prep Time: 1 h 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Rest Time: 40 mins Total Time: 2 h 10 mins Ingredients 1 cup(s) strawberries, sliced 1 cup(s) rhubarb, chopped 1/3 cup(s) sugar, granulated 1 1/2 cup(s) flour, all-purpose, + 1 Tbl. 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup(s) milk, fat-free 2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup(s) oil, canola 1/2 cup(s) sugar, granulated 1 large egg(s) 1 cup(s) sugar, powdered 1 1/2 teaspoon yogurt, low-fat vanilla Preparation 1. In 1-quart saucepan over medium heat, cook strawberries, rhubarb, 1/3 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon flour, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat; transfer to small bowl. Cover and refrigerate about 1 hour or until chilled. 2. Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups. In small bowl, stir together 1 1/2 cups flour, the baking powder and salt; set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons strawberry mixture for frosting. In another small bowl, stir together remaining strawberry mixture, 1/3 cup milk and the vanilla. 3. In large bowl, beat oil and 1/2 cup granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed about 3 minutes or until light and fluffy. Add egg; beat until blended. Add half the flour mixture then half of the strawberry mixture, beating well after each addition. Repeat with remaining flour and strawberry mixtures. (Batter will be thick.) Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. 4. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. 5. In medium bowl, stir the reserved 2 tablespoons strawberry mixture and powdered sugar until smooth. If mixture is too thick, add in yogurt until frosting is of desired spreading consistency. Spread on cooled cupcakes E-mail recipe Print recipe To save this recipe, register now!


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From Middle English, from Old French pinacle, pinnacle, from Late Latin pinnaculum ("a peak, pinnacle"), double diminutive of Latin pinna ("a pinnacle"); see pin.
pinnacle (plural pinnacles)
- The highest point.
- A tall, sharp and craggy rock or mountain.
- (figuratively) An all-time high; a point of greatest achievement or success.
- (architecture) An upright member, generally ending in a small spire, used to finish a buttress, to constitute a part in a proportion, as where pinnacles flank a gable or spire.
- Milton
- Some renowned metropolis / With glistering spires and pinnacles around.
- Milton
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highest point
tall, sharp and craggy rock or mountain
figuratively: all-time high
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pinnacle (third-person singular simple present pinnacles, present participle pinnacling, simple past and past participle pinnacled)
- to put something on a pinnacle
- to build or furnish with a pinnacle or pinnacles
- (Can we find and add a quotation of T. Warton to this entry?)
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- pinnacle in Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
- pinnacle in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911


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How to Have Fun Alone in Your Bedroom (Girls Only)
Sometimes, a girl just needs to get away from the hassle and stress of life to just chill the whole day in her room. Although the thought may appeal to you, it can be hard to decide what to do! Fortunately, this article will make it easy - just follow these steps!
1Tidy your room here and there. Pick things off the floor, throw away things you don't need, and straighten things up. You don't have to drag out the vacuum or repaint your whole room, but if you take the time to organize the messiest spots, your room will look attractive and you'll feel great!
- Have some fun while cleaning up. Whether it's putting on some music or reminiscing about the past, make it a fun thing to do! Not only are you organizing your room and enhancing its appearance, but you're also having a great time!
2Read some magazines. Try CosmoGirl, Seventeen, AstroGirl, etc. Try to get a few celebrity magazines as well, and fashion magazines so you have a variety to choose from.
3Try out some makeup and hair styles; just be sure to have a mirror in your room so you won't have to leave it for the bathroom. Take pictures of crazy, pretty, or unusual looks you come up with. You can also film some short videos! Who knows? You may even find a new style that you like!
5Watch your favorite movie. Try chick flicks, comedy, romance - anything that appeals to you!
6Paint your toenails, fingernails, and moisturize your skin. Try to do a miniature home spa! Do makeovers on yourself, hair, nails, and skin things.
7Re-decorate your room - just a little bit. Bring in a rug or re-arrange things to give your room a little twist. Change something, even if it is just which way your bed tilts.
8Burn a candle. Buy a glass-jar candle burner if you can, and buy a small candle, put in a glass container, put it on the platform, and turn it on! No flames, and it smells good!
9Read. There are so many different books to try!!
10If you have an attic or storage room, quickly run to it and bring in a new rug or huge stuffed animal, etc. It might be old, but it will be new to you!Ad
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- Do what you want - think of it as a day off.
- Have fun and try to relax without your parents, brothers, or sisters bothering you (if you have a lock on your door you can lock them out).
- Try to think of different things to do in your bedroom. If you have a bigger variety of things you want to do, the more fun you can have.
- Play on your iPad,phone etc.
- Be careful with the candles! Also, make sure no one in your house is allergic to the artificial scent, as smelling it may result in migraines or allergic reactions!
- If you decide to do something your parents won't want to see, make sure you warn them that you want to have "alone" time. They may be concerned that you are lacking a social life.
- Don't play your music too loud or you may receive interruptions and complaints!
- Be sure it is okay to rearrange your room.
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OpenSSH VPN technology, installed by default on most Linux, BSD, and Unix systems, lets you mix and match different clients and servers easily.
When it comes to VPN performance, the problems used to revolve around having enough CPU power to encrypt and decrypt network traffic (watching a Pentium III struggle with 100Mb traffic was always fun). Nowadays, CPU power is cheap, and now with Intel AES-NI and other vendors supporting AES with native instructions, the good news is that most systems can easily keep up with a gigabyte or more of encrypted traffic. One of the biggest performance problems faced by VPNs now is ISPs that either shape (that is to say they slow down) VPN traffic or block it completely.
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Thanks to our sponsors, Ansvar Insurance and Reckitt Benkiser, we were able to move to a more spacious venue at the Grand Connaught Rooms, off Kingsway, Holborn. Around 160 delegates heard a sparkling array of presentations focussing on the need to deliver a balanced and holistic treatment system that was evidenced-based and not mired in ideology. The days of bankrupt argument should be behind us as we collectively face a profoundly changing health and social care landscape and strive to make the case for treatment and recovery at the local level.
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Keynote speaker: Anna Soubry MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Department of Health
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Affected Software:
EPS Viewer 3.2 and possibly earlier versions
A buffer overflow exists within gldll32.dll which is found in EPS Viewer installations. This issue is remotely exploitable by an attacker if they were to specially craft an EPS file, and convince a target to open the file with EPS Viewer 3.2 or earlier.
Code Execution:
Remote Code Execution
Exploitation of these vulnerabilities is possible through the use of methods like phishing attacks, where an attacker convinces a user to open a maliciously crafted attachment with a vulnerable program. Remote attackers who successfully exploit this vulnerability will be able to execute code on the vulnerable system with the same rights as the currently logged on user.
Avoid opening untrusted EPS files.
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First noticed in 2004, maybe by Mr Fisher, but as neighbors we noticed this as kids back in the late 50's early 60's and it has been know as 'stink creek' to us since then.
I would like to know if the disrepair of the current jail is the result of poor upkeep, as it seems the rest of the county building has managed to fair much better. Maybe since they were not looking to build new court rooms they got better maintenance, if the Sherriff or County Board is to blame for the problems we have the right to know that.
If in fact the county did violate the Open Meetings act I say FIRE...Fire them ALL.
To much is hid from the taxpayers and to little is ask about what they need and want their tax dollars to accomplish. I know that to many cook spoil the broth, but listening to the people and keeping them informed should be a part of the process.
County Commissioner Scott Plummer added the re-enactment is being held "so the public can be present",
Why do you care now what the public thinks....oh a challenger for your seat. Chairman Ken Mahoney said the re-enactment option is a way "to avoid confusion," Chairman the public is not confused anymore and this little act you plan to put on is to little to late....for a lot of you. The "public" will have their say in November.
I would rather see it secret, so you don't have a rush put on by those in last place going viral for votes the last few days.
Kid gloves and sweet talk has not gotten the attention of the elected officials. Bringing it to the people and making the actions good and bad front and center in view of the public does work, it got the attention of you Mr Sabo, and you have taken the stand to replace one of those that refuses to listen and ask what the people want. Elected officials beat down your door asking to be your voice, then when elected you never hear from them again, they never knock on your door asking what you think, how you would vote or tell you why they voted as they did. Did you get the survey asking what you thought was the #1 priority for Muskegon County...me either. I would not have picked a new multi-million dollar jail, and if the public outrage is any indication neither would most of Muskegon. We left them alone and somehow Brookhaven ended up with a $2 million dollar accounting error. It is time that all officials are held publically accountable to the voters and taxpayers. If we don't stand up, ask questions demand accountability and answers we lose all control. Don't forget that elected officials are employees of the voters and taxpayers, every dime they spend taxpayers provide, anytime they are made aware of "spending too much money, not spending money where it should be spent, not doing the right things, not providing the necessary services, not listening to their voters, and being too politically minded" it is a job review from their employer and should be considered as such. I had high hopes for you Mr Sabo, but now it looks like you were hoping for a cushy job that you get daily pats on the head and fancy plaques for your wall with adoring accolades, you don't sound tough enough for a job on the county commission. We the people are demanding and we will not be silenced to make our elected officials life easier.
Hopefully the emergency manager law NOT will be suspended, and an emergency manager will be able to get the school district up and running to it's potential soon. Remember the school ASK for help, and it is the education of our youth at stake. This can no longer be left in the hands of those that created or allowed the problem to exist and increase, just the uncertainty of the situation is having an effect on the teachers, parents and students. Good luck to those that take over.
Next you will be trying to tell the neighbors to stop using fertilizer, bug spray and killing the weeds. If the people were so concerned why didn't they band together, pool their money and by the property.
To Little To Late, those always seem to be the cry babies and the sign holders.
Way to go Tony, Mom and kids still out in the cold because you refuse to abide by the 1st Judge's order.
I hope Judge Hicks finds for the Township too.
I hope the voters are watching you, we can fix a lot of problems in November starting with you and Commissioner Plummer that sided against his own Township and the people that elected him.
How arrogant to conduct a poll on what the people want to do on a privately held site. How about a poll of your neighbors to decided on your new house color and hanging baskets for the summer.
If Tony and Commissioner Plummer as so anxious to take the Township to court they must believen in the coury system, so why not just follow the court order that the "municipality receives $2,257.63 in unpaid legal and inspection fees awarded by a judge in 2010." Problem solved no more money wasted in court and the lady get her house...or could it be that they had other plans for a house that nice, that cheap and in that nice of an area.
One problem we have is the roads are not in good shape, we have year around potholes, and a big problem is that people ignore the NO TURN ON RED signs, the City could make money by policing the corner of Seaway and Seminole and the corner of Sherman and Sun Dolphin (by Walmart). Also the people that run a red light has really increased.
I was told by a local mailman that he delivers absentee voter ballots to a lot of people he knows are dead, he has reported this to the post office and they claim that the mail must go thru, it is not up to them to return mail, it for them to deliver the mail. It is very possible that these ballots are used to vote on behalf of the dead. Those that voted av for the dead also get to cast thier vote a the polls or apply for their own av ballot. Problems do exist, wide spread maybe not, but as we saw in the recent Ravenna vote, one vote counts, it would be a shame for that vote to have been cast illegally. Voting is one of the reasons we are a free country, every attempt to protect the purity of our votes should be welcomed.
Wrong, women are no longer followers, we are leaders and we can think for ourselves, we can see past all the hype from both parties to the ultimate goal. Real women refuse to get caught up in this, just those few pandering to get their faces before the media are making a cry over the comment of one person, and the many comments of those trying to get press at the expense of women. Ladies walk away, head held high and keep your focus on the prize not the press.
It's not unusual for the county treasurer to side against the local municipalities, but I would have expected more support from the County Commissioner that was elected to represent the township.
Scott Plummer you should be ashamed to take sides against the people you represent. Maybe if you spent more time talking with the township officials you were elected to represent you could have helped resolve this before it got this far. This is another reason to clean house in the county this November.
You must not have voted because Gingrich is on the ballot, the line up on the Michigan Ballot for the GOP is: Herman Cain, Newt Gingrich, Jon Huntsman, Gary Johnson, Fred Karger, Ron Paul, Rick Perry, Buddy Roemer, Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum. You can see your sample ballot, polling location and more by going to the Sec of Stare site at https://webapps.sos.state.mi.us/mivote/
Don't know where the poll was taken, but real people, who want jobs will be voting republican, local, state and national. It's time to look at the facts.....businesses hire people, unions do not! Occupy groups do not hire people, Businesses hire people! Gov hand outs keep people poor, businesses give people jobs!!
Vour republican to keep jobs, grow jobs and get people and America working!!!
Great crowd and a warm welcome from Muskegon residents who know first hand that Obama has failed us. If we don't get a change at the top soon we may never get back to our full potential as Americans and America.
Not only is Muskegon worse off the nation is in the worst shape ever under Obama, I had to laugh out loud last night at how the Obama spin doctors were able to skirt the issues and focus on the sublime that doesn't exist. But I guess if you believe everything you hear and refuse to fact check you can keep the blinders on and hope for change. I for one am unhappy with all the Obama changes. More taxes, more spending, more regulations, more failed promises, I am broke and so is the country under Obama.
I do think that it is the job of the Gov to see that kids have a healthy diet if the Gov is footing the bill for the food. Classes for parents and kids should be required for those on food assistance. Every month the purchases should be reviewed and the classes should address issues that can improve the nutrition of the whole family. Fun, healthy cooking classes for adults and kids should be available, especially as this group often has kids preparing meals.


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VNA Girls is our site up for review today, and this network of solo pornstars was started back in the day by Vicky Vette of Vicky At Home fame. She recruited quite a few friends over the years to include names such as Sara Jay, Bobbi Eden, Trisha Uptown, Carmen Valentina, Puma Swede, Nikki Benz, Sophie Dee, Sunny Lane, plus several others. Most are established pornstars, while others look like they could be pornstars if they weren't doing this from home. You can find anything from solo to hardcore action here, with a lot of variety going on between the sites. You can get access to all of them for $25 a month, though each site is an individual entity and separated from the rest in terms of the member's areas.
Pretty large collection overall.
I'm not sure how many people will be interested in the collection as a whole for something like this since I assume you'll have a few favorites in the collection, but there is a lot to see if you're not too picky. Expect over 4,200 scenes in total, which is pretty awesome.
Lots of random interaction available.
There's really a lot going on here in terms of interactivity, and it depends a lot on the individual girl and site as to what's offered. Expect some blogs, twitter feeds, and other little extras to help you get to know these girls even better.
Multiple daily cam shows.
Although this is part of the interactivity I mentioned, I think they have enough going on in terms of camshows to warrant its own section here. Every day has several girls doing a show for members, so there should hopefully be a few in your available time zones to check out. I'm glad to see them so active in this area!
Other Good Stuff:
Navigation needs a little work.
Each site is its own entity, so that brings up some positives and negatives. I love that each site is unique with its own personality and everything. However, it took me a while to figure out how to jump between the different sites easily as there's no network hub after you enter in your login details (hint: click the "sites" or "VNA sites" links).
On top of that, the individual sites can be a bit plain in terms of navigation as well, especially on the larger ones. I'd love some kind of category or search features to help find specific types of content. If they could do this on both the individual sites and some kind of network hub, life would be perfect!
Quality varies a ton, could be better at times.
Even the best of the quality here is nowhere near top dog in terms of what we see these days, so they're a little behind from the get go in some ways. Once you get past the HD videos, things can even look worse of course. As a whole, I'd say the quality can be an issue here more often than not.
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It can feel a bit disjointed, but they offer a solid collection of pornstar sites at a nice price.
VNA Girls is definitely a bit different from the norm. I often complain about network sites not offering enough personality to differentiate themselves from the others in the network, but that's not the case here at all. The girls are all very different from each other and have their own things going on, and I think you'll be able to find at least a couple girls who fit the bill for you each with their own strengths. At times, things feel a little too separate for me, so adding a few network features would go a long way to at least make the usability of the sites a bit better. As a whole though, with so many hot women and so many different favorite types of sex going on, you get a great variety here and access to a lot of content for a good price. If you find one or two girls that really catch your eye, by all means check this one out for a bit and get involved - you'll probably have some good fun here.
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Downloadable scenes featuring several solo pornstars in anything from solo to hardcore action.
Download Managers:
Yes, should work.
Channel Max: 10
Able to pause/resume.
Test Software: Speed Download
Download Speed:
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Browser: 3.0MB/sec.
(908MB video, 50Mbps cable internet)
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My Opinion: Yes, it looks like they shoot all their own content here.
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(average size, HQ)
HD Video:
Yes, some videos.
File Type: WMV
Bit-Rate: 5000k
Dimensions: 720p to 1080p
Quality: Compression artifacts are noticeable.
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Several daily shows from girls across the network.
Logging In:
User, pw, verification image.
Saved after closing browser.
Videos don't require pw.
You have to login to each site individually.
Model Appearance:
Mix of solo model sites.
Generally semi-pro looking.
Body types from thin to average.
Model Info:
Solo girl sites.
Various boyfriends and girlfriends.
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Various blogs, Twitter feeds, message boards, and more.
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Soft music in some videos.
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Amateur to semi-pro photography.
Little to no airbrushing.
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Archives = 575 x 375
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Large flash player.
Can jump ahead immediately.
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Bahama Ruritans celebrate Christmas, honor members
Dec. 21, 2013 @ 10:38 PM
The Bahama Ruritan Club held its annual Christmas party at the Homestead Restaurant in Timberlake.
President Rick Whitaker presided over the installation of the 2014 officers for the club. Six new members were officially welcomed by long-time club member and historian Alton Mangum.
Randy Murphy was recognized as the 2013 Bahama Ruritan of the Year for his on-going work on organizing the Bahama Christmas Parade and his other contributions to the club.
The Bahama Ruritan Citizen of the Year Award was given to Garry and Larry Umstead. The "twins," as they are affectionately known, are prominent Bahama citizens active in Community, club and church activities.


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Pin Up Dresses That Don't Bare
Oh my, check out these lovely "pin up" style dresses from Pin Up Darling. The cut and length on these dresses flatter any body type and can even give the illusion of having an hourglass figure. What a dream! There's nothing more attractive than the art of subtlety, which we seem to have lost through the years. Vintage fashion 101: Not all high fashion clothes then were burlesque. In fact, the majority of them weren't and very rarely burlesque.


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Our opinion: The supposed benefits of casinos are hardly a sure thing, and New York's record of keeping promises when it comes to money is not encouraging. If there is one word New Yorkers should keep in mind when they're considering how to vote on a constitutional amendment to allow casino gambling, it's notwithstanding. That […] [Read More]


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The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Jeremiah W. Robinson, 20, of Mesa, Ariz., died in Baghdad, Iraq, on Oct. 6, of injuries sustained there on Oct. 5, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during convoy operations. Robinson was assigned to the Army National Guard's 860th Military Police Company, Phoenix, Ariz.
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Wednesday, December 4, 2013
As part of its continuing holiday tradition, the Town and Village Garden Club of Moncks Corner and Pinopolis will once again give the Stony Landing House in Old Santee Canal Park a touch of Christmas flair.
Stony Landing House, the plantation home on the grounds of Old Santee Canal Park, will be decked with live greenery and woodland plant materials for the holidays, courtesy of the creative ingenuity of the club.
The decorated historic home tour is part of Santee Cooper's annual Celebrate the Season holiday light display at Old Santee Canal Park in Moncks Corner.
Hours during weekend holiday fairs are 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 6-22 and is included in the $5 gate admission.
For the third year, this small garden club has embraced this challenge of decorating with the kind of trimmings on which Victorians relied, Southern magnolia leaves, English holly, cedar boughs and pine garlands.
"Club members choose different rooms and areas to decorate each year to provide diversity and more creativity," said Barbara Massalon, the club's project chair. "Members are excited to come up with new ideas for decorating a home as a residence might have been in the 1800s."
"Stony Landing was built in 1843 at a time when Queen Victoria of Great Britain and her growing family included Christmas celebrations such as decorated trees, Christmas cards, presents, a lavish meal and gifts to the poor," Massalon said. "Soon every home in Britain, as well as the American Colonies, featured a tree bedecked with fruits, sweets, homemade decorations and candles."
While candles are no longer used as decorations, like the Victorians, club members rely on nature's bounty and designing know-how," Massalon added.
"Of course, all this has to be done without hooks, nails or hot glue," she said. "Stony Landing, a popular wedding venue, was recently refurbished, so club members must be careful securing and refreshing live arrangements."
Club co-president Maxine Smith said she had lots of faith in her club's depth of talent as many members are history buffs, avid collectors and blue-ribbon floral designers.
"The Town and Village Garden Club appreciates the opportunity to re-create the Stony Landing House with all natural decorations as it would have been in the 1800s. Visitors will enjoy touring the house and stepping back into a Christmas past," she said.
Celebrate the Season at Old Santee Canal Park runs from Nov. 20 through Dec. 30. Hours are 6-9 p.m. weekdays and 5-9:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Stony Landing House will be open during holiday weekend fairs Dec. 6-22. The "Holiday Fair" is open on the weekends from Nov. 29-Dec. 22.
Admission the park is $5 per vehicle, up to 15-passenger vehicles. Group rates are available.
Proceeds benefit local charities. The home tour is included with the $5 admission.
For more information visit www.oldsanteecanalpark.org/ celebratetheseason or call 843-899-5200.
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Among all client households served by The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, 71% are food insecure, according to the U.S. government's official food security scale.
Many Americans think they know about food stamps, now called the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. Frequently, this program, which offers low-income and food insecure families access to groceries, comes under fire for "causing dependence" or "draining the nation's resources." In fact, the average length of time a new recipient stays on the program is 8 to 10 months. And according to the USDA, every $5 that's spent in SNAP generates more than $9 in economic activity. SNAP is proven effective in fighting hunger and helping people gain a foothold in trying economic times.
These facts aside, all too often the voices of those who receive benefits are missing from the conversation. To promote the premier of the upcoming film, the people behind A Place at the Table have created an interactive website profiling individuals who once relied on SNAP and are now leaders in the arts, government, business, sports and education.
Here are some words from those featured in the gallery and their experiences with food stamps:
"There were times when I was growing up when we literally didn't have $10 to our name, so food stamps kept us fed when we were completely broke." – Moby, 5-time Grammy nominated recording artist
"My mom did everything she could to raise my brother, sister and I, but sometimes there wasn't enough money to go around." – Ruth Riley, WNBA champion and Olympic Gold Medalist
"When my father was diagnosed with MS and had to stop working, it was food stamps that helped my family keep our heads above the water." – Sen. Patty Murray, first female Senator from Washington
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M.I.A.'s stars aren't bringing her much luck currently. Or she's not making her own luck, depending how you see it. First, the singer decided it would be OK to flip the bird at a camera during the halftime show at the Super Bowl. The backlash has been swift and acerbic, and she might even be responsible for any FCC fines imposed on NBC. So while her professional life is under some major scrutiny, it turns out that her personal life is as well. M.I.A. and her billionaire babydaddy fiance of a very long time, Benjamin Bronfman, have split up. We don't use the term "billionaire" lightly as if it's a Bruno Mars song. The dude really is the heir to a $2.5 billion Seagrams fortune. Sadly, M.I.A. — real name: Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam— and Benjamin also have a son, Ikhyd Edgar Arular Bronfman, together. He'll be 3 this Saturday.
There are a couple of different stories doing the rounds as to why they've broken up. Some sources say it's because she spends most of her time in London and Benjamin is left to do all the parenting, with his mother, philanthropist Sherry Bronfman, helping with her grandson. Another source alleges that M.I.A. "sometimes goes six weeks without seeing" Ikhyd. This just is a sad business all around. We hope that their baby boy doesn't get dragged into this at all.
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Favorite Songs Playlist: Music To Write To (Fun., Anthony Green, Natalia Kills & Vampire Weekend)
When a girl needs inspiration, where does it come from? MUSIC obviously... These are my favorite songs/albums/bsides that get me feelin' inspired.
1.) Natalia Kills - Kill My Boyfriend / 2.) Vampire Weekend - Jonathon Low
3.) Fun. - Some Nights (Entire Album) / 4.) Anthony Green Feat. Nate Ruess - Only Love
And there you have it, those are the songs that inspire the sounds on my current 3 album project and get me moving musically. I hope you guys enjoy them as much as I love them.


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Herb Ritts: L.A. Style at the Getty
Wait…is that a Janet Jackson video? Seriously. I asked myself that question as I wandered through the Herb Ritts: LA. Style exhibition at the Getty. And yet, there was no escaping it. That not only was a Janet Jackson video … Continue reading
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Herb Ritts and the Cult of the Celebrity Photographer
Man, the 80s and 90s were a heady time for fashion. All you had to do was either be a model or someone who took pictures of models (or rock stars, movie stars, athletes…) and you became so famous that people started equating your work taking pretty pictures of pretty people being pretty with fine art. At least in Los Angeles in 2012. Continue reading
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Rethinking the Hammer Museum
Rethinking my initial and less than flattering opinions of the Hammer Museum in Westwood, CA. Continue reading
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Now Showing at Santa Monica Museum of Art
Review of the shows currently on exhibit at Santa Monica Museum of Art. Continue reading
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Thoughts about a favorite painting of mine, The Repentant Magdalen by George de la Tour, at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC.
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Getting Around Maui
The best way to get around Maui is by car, particularly if you're planning on exploring large swaths of the island. Maui features a fairly comprehensive set of roadways, so finding your way around shouldn't be too difficult. There are also several public transportation options — including a bus system and hotel shuttles — but these won't always be a dependable option for wide exploration.
You can easily rent a set of wheels upon ariving at Maui's main flight terminal, Kahului Airport (OGG), located on the island's northern coast in Central Maui. You'll find two other airports on Maui: The Kapalua Airport (JHM) is located on the north coast of West Maui, while Hana Airport (HNM) sits in East Maui. There are direct flights to Kahului from several mainland airports (including Phoenix and Los Angeles), but both Kapalua and Hana are usually only used for inter-island transfers.
Renting a car is the best option if you're looking to see more of Maui than your hotel and the beach. Like in many other states, Hawaii requires you to be at least 25 years old to rent a vehicle. Also, since Hawaii is a no-fault state, you might want to spring for collision insurance (if your personal car insurance doesn't cover you). Although the island features several prominent highways, local routes are often labeled in Hawaiian, which can be confusing to those looking to get off the beaten path. You may want to rent a car with a GPS system to help you find your way. Also, drivers visiting from busier parts of the country should be prepared to tone down the road rage: Hawaiians do not use their horns unless they are in imminent danger.
You will find a variety of rental agencies at the Kahului and Kapalua airports.
There are 13 public bus routes spanning the west, south and central parts of the island. The Nos. 1,2, 5, 6, 10, 23, 35 and 40 all originate in Kahului, servicing the surrounding areas, as well as points south, east and west. You'll also find six lines operating along the southern and western coasts, but the westernmost point serviced by the bus system is Makawao in Upcountry Maui. (You will need a car to reach eastern points of interest, such as Hana.) A single ride will cost $2, and day passes are available for $4. Buses run seven days a week starting around 5:30 a.m. and ending around 11 p.m., depending on the route.
You'll see more taxis at the airport than you will moving around the island, but should you need a cab, your hotel can call one to take you to a restaurant, attraction or shopping area. However, you should do your best to avoid relying on cabs for long-distance travel: The standard rate on the island is $3 per mile, so the meter will add up quickly.
|Many hotels and resorts — especially those in popular tourist areas like Wailea and West Maui — offer complimentary shuttle services to and from the airport as well as to nearby attractions and shopping areas. If you don't feel like exploring Maui on your own, this is a very economical way to get around. Check with your hotel when booking to see what type of shuttle service it provides.
Inter-island ferry services operate out of the Lahaina harbor. From here, you can catch a ferry to the Manele harbor on nearby Lanai several times a day with Expeditions Lanai — the first ferry departs Lahaina at 6:45 a.m., while the final return boat leaves Lanai at 6:45 p.m. Roundtrip rates are $60 for adults and $40 for children (one-way trips cost $30 and $20, respectfully). Meanwhile, Discover Molokai offers daily service between Maui and Molokai with adult tickets costing around $70 each way.


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Roseburg, Ore. --Fire season will officially begin in Douglas County on Wednesday, June 11.
The Douglas County Fire Protective Association made the announcement Saturday morning.
Starting Wednesday at 12:01 a.m. any residents who burn yard debris must obtain a burn permit.
Jackson, Josephine, and Klamath Counties began fire season last Monday.
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Brock Technologies' Spear unmanned air vehicle completed a series of flight demonstrations between January and March with payloads ranging from 2.27kg (5lb) to 5.9kg.
Spear is powered by an electric motor and has a maximum dash speed of 50kt (92.5km/h) and a stall speed of 30kt. It demonstrated endurances in excess of 1h with a payload greater than 5.45kg including a gimballed camera. Spear can be launched by hand or from a vehicle and is recovered via belly skid landing.
Spear can change its configuration for different payloads with a modular approach that includes forward and aft payload bays and a range of wing spans. While the standard design has a 3.63kg empty weight it comes with wings with spans from 3.05m (10ft) to 4.27m.
Vail, Arizona based-Brock says: "The recent Spear flight demonstrations were conducted with 10ft and 12ft wings. Modularity is provided by the Spear's composite longitudinal shaft, to which the body, wing, and tail sections all separately mount."
The UAV's assembly requires no tools and Brock claims Spear can be assembled and launched in 5min.
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Welcome to The Canadian Forum on Theology and Education November 2014
Preparations for the Synod on the Family (October 5 19 2014) have raised many questions for Catholics around the world. Will there be changes in the Church's teaching on marriage and divorce? Will the Church's position on human sexuality be "updated"? Will Catholics be allowed to use artificial contraception with a clear conscience? As pressing as these questions seem, a bigger question hovers in the background: Can Church teaching on these--or any other matter--ever "change"?
This bigger question requires that we examine how we understand the Catholic Church's past. Professor Kenneth Parker will lead the Canadian Forum in an examination of how our understanding of Christian history can shape the future of our Church. Dr. Parker will demonstrate how certain assumptions about the Christian past have formed theological arguments throughout the history of the Church. These assumptions have, at times, impeded our ability to address pressing pastoral and doctrinal challenges. In exploring how other ways of analyzing the Church's past may aid us in responding to pressing questions in our day Dr. Parker will offer his insights on the Synod.
In looking at how the Church has addressed issues historically participants will be better able to understand how she might approach such contemporary issues as the scientific origins of the universe, evolution, the role of women in the church, salvation outside of the church and other issues of significance for teachers and students alike.
These are but a few of the issues that not only concern students in religious education classes, the RCIA and adult faith programmes but also many North American and European adolescents and adult Catholics.
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Tim and Tammy Williams of South Point, Ohio, are happy to announce the marriage of their daughter, Jewelia Mae Williams, to Lee Oliver Elliott, son of Larry and Cheryl Elliott of St. Clairsville, Ohio. The couple was married June 28, 2013, at Blue Waters Resort on the Caribbean island of Antigua.
The bride was given in marriage by her father, Tom, along with her mother, Tammy. Also in attendance were the groom's parents, Larry and Cheryl, and the groom's sister, Lyndsay Elliott, with her fiancé, Andrew Numbers.
After the wedding, the newlyweds celebrated by having a luncheon reception with their family inside the rock pier gazebo where they were wed. Then, the couple headed off to their honeymoon at Jumby Bay in Antigua.
Jewelia is a 2007 graduate of South Point High School and a 2011 graduate of Marshall University with a bachelor of science degree in secondary math education. She is currently a math teacher at South Point High School.
Lee is a 2008 graduate of St. Clairsville High School and a 2012 graduate of Marshall University with a bachelor of business administration degree in finance. He is currently employed as a loan assistant at Putnam County Bank in Hurricane, W.Va.
The couple will reside in South Point, Ohio.


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The Sports Center offers a variety of fitness classes for all ability levels. Our classes are taught by Les Mills certified instructors to guide you through a hugely motivating workout set to amazing chart-topping music.
Beginner Basic: Our newest class! This 45 minute fitness class emphasizes mobility, balance and flexibility. Perfect for seniors or first-timers.
Body Flow is the Yoga, Tai Chi, and Pilates workout that builds flexibility and strength; leaving you feeling centered and calm. Controlled breathing, concentration, and a structured series of stretches and poses create a workout that brings the body into a state of harmony and balance. Body Flow is a Les Mills certified program.
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When we talk about "fearless females" today, too often it's about a celebrity who sported a daring outfit. But perhaps the boldest fashion statement is a woman in military uniform.
Women first earned the right to serve in all branches of the military in 1948, but it was a long road to reaching equality between men and women in service. For a few decades, females weren't allowed to hold high-ranking positions, and they were forced to quit when they got pregnant.
Women in the military have not only been fighting for our country's freedom, they've been fighting for women's liberties at the same time. Those women deserve free meals for life, if you ask me, but I hope they'll at least take advantage of the many ways businesses, tourist attractions and restaurants are serving them this Veteran's Day.
On Monday, Patriots Point will highlight women in service with a symposium featuring Bee Haydu, who served as a Women Airforce Service Pilot (WASP) during World War II. She'll discuss how the program forged a path for female pilots, who weren't allowed to fly combat missions in the Air Force until 1993. Afterward, The U.S. Naval Academy Women's Glee Club will perform.
Veterans and their families will be admitted free to Patriots Point on Veteran's Day, though they'll have to pay $5 for parking.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens also will waive admission fees on Sunday and Monday for active and retired military personnel, but separate tours of its attractions will not be free.
Other businesses are thanking veterans by offering free meals and services on Veteran's Day.
Female vets may particularly enjoy these deals:
Great Clips will offer free haircuts to veterans who show proof of service Monday. If you don't need a trim, the salon will issue vouchers that can be redeemed until Dec. 31 for a free haircut.
JCPenney and Bed, Bath & Beyond will take an extra 20 percent off of purchases made by veterans and their families throughout this weekend.
Free frozen yogurt for veterans and active service military at Menchie's
Chili's and Applebee's will serve free meals to those who have served in the military.
Buy one meal, get one free at Sticky Fingers to those who have proof of military service.
For more deals available to veterans Monday, visit http://military benefits.info/veterans-day- discounts-sales-deals-free-meals.
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Khloe Kardashian vs. Amber Rose
Amber Rose, 31, spoke out on New York's Power 105.1 about the Kardashian clan - specifically Tyga's alleged relationship with the youngest of the bunch Kylie Jenner, 17. Rose is best friends with Tyga's baby mama Blac Chyna. "Kylie's a baby. She needs to go to bed at 7 o'clock and relax. It's ridiculous..." Khloe proceeded with a twitter feud defending her sister. "Please don't worry about my sister who has a career and her s--- together at ONLY 17. People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones," Khloe then called Rose out for being a stripper at 15...
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Iggy Azalea vs. Snoop Dogg
After Snoop Dogg poked fun of Iggy Azalea in an Instagram post, Iggy reportedly responded in a tweet (which was deleted), calling Snoop "mean." But the Dogg didn't stop there. He posted more memes, comparing Iggy to Marlon Wayans' character in the film White Chicks, even telling Iggy to "cool out" in another post. Iggy addressed the feud on Twitter, writing that she only had a problem with the first meme Snoop posted, which was the image of a man with a caption reading "Iggy Azalea No Make Up." She also noted that Snoop's post shocked her because he acts differently when he's face-to-face with her.
Lil Wayne took shots at Scooter Braun in defense of Lil Twist. Weezy heard Scooter was running his mouth about Justin Bieber's buddy, and recorded a message with a few choice words for Braun. Part of his message included, "Anything you got to say, when you see me, say it to my motherf***in' face."
The rapper and pro boxer reportedly got into a fight while in Las Vegas over Memorial Day Weekend this year. The altercation was reportedly about T.I.'s wife Tiny, and as to who threw the first punch - both sides are telling different stories. In fact, T.I. announced he was done talking about the matter.
After Jimmy Kimmel spoofed a BBC Kanye West interview, the rapper took to Twitter to deliver an epic rant on the matter. The two eventually made up after Kanye was a guest on Jimmy's show. Kimmel even said, "We had a big dumb fight on Twitter but he was nice enough to come on tonight."
After Big Sean released his track "Control," the hip hop world exploded after hearing Kendrick Lamar's much-talked about verse. The rap basically gave off the idea that Kendrick was trying to kill (figuratively) his competition. Several of his rap buddies were less than amused to say the least.
The NBA was shocked and appalled after private recordings of Sterling making racist comments surfaced. Although he apologized, claimed he had "made a terrible mistake," and denied he is racist, he was eventually banned from the NBA due to the matter.
After private recordings of Sterling making racist comments surfaced, much (if not all) of the hip hop community and beyond were appalled. Several rappers voiced their opinions via video and social media, calling out the former Clippers owner and expressing their opinion on the matter and Sterling himself.
The two rappers were famously involved in brawl outside of a Los Angeles Studio. The fight was allegedly over a parking space, and after the incident TMZ reported Frank tweeted "got jumped by chris and a couple guys. lol. i only wish everest [his dog] was there."
While at W.I.P. nightclub in New York City, the rappers and their crews got into a fight. The brawl got so bad that bottles were allegedly thrown and Chris posted a photo the next day of him sporting a bloody gash on this chin. There was buzz at the time that the two were feuding over Rihanna.
After an article surfaced in Forbes claiming that Iggy Azalea's quick rise in the charts has been putting her on top while Nicki remained "oddly quiet for months," Queen Barb spoke up. During an interview with "The Breakfast Club," Nicki said, "All Forbes needs to worry about is my finances and when Iâm going to be selling Myx Fusions for $250 million. Thatâs all they need to worry about. We rely on hip-hop connoisseurs and blogs for that kind of information. So we appreciate it, but no thank you."
The Chicago rapper threatened to "smack" Katy Perry on Twitter after the pop star referenced one of his songs. She tweeted that title "I Hate Being Sober" caused her to "have serious doubt for the world." Keef responded by saying, "Dat b---- Katy Perry Can Suck Skin Off my D---." He continued, "I'll smack The S--- out her."
Katy apologized after tweeting, "Mr. Keef! I'm sorry if I offended you. I heard a lot of people guesting on the song & didn't even know it was you in particular." She went on, "I'm a fan of your 'Don't Like' video tbh. I was really just having a general opinion on our generations desire to be constantly intoxicated."
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Diva vs. Diva. The feud began while both judging "American Idol." The two got into a showdown and even briefly shut down the show's auditions in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Kanye West may be married to Kim Kardashian now, but before the couple tied the knot, Ray J let the world know that he "Hit It First" via a song of the same name.
While filming the "Real Housewives of Atlanta" reunion special this year, Kenya and Porsha were involved in the brawl of the century in a full-blown, hair-pulling, body dragging fight. Porsha felt bullied by Kenya, and after the scuffle, Porsha was eventually arrested and released on a simple battery misdemeanor charge."
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The biggest feud in the hip-hop to date. A battle of east coast vs. west coast ended ended horribly in 1996 with the murder of Tupac, and Biggie only a year later.
This goes beyond the term 'cat fight'. The girls took shots at each other on songs they were featured on, just about a decade ago. The feud intensified when actual shots were fired between crews, after the two ran into each other outside of a New York radio station. Any effort to make peace has been unsuccessful.
The barb has consistently taken shots at the veteran rapper several times in her songs, causing Lil Kim to feel disrespected. Many rap titans have encouraged the girls to respect one another so they all can 'rap together' peacefully.
The two New York rappers attacked one another lyrically through song, starting over a decade ago. However, in 2005 the two hip-hop heavyweights made peace and have since then even collaborated with one another.
The rappers got into a scuffle backstage at this year's BET Awards.
On a 2004 tour together, the feud hit a high point at Madison Square Garden in New York when Kelly stopped his performance after he noticed two people in the audience with weapons, and claimed that he was attacked with pepperspray by a member in Jay-Z's camp. After being kicked off the tour Kells filed a lawsuit against Jigga man.
It was a war of words after 50 released his song 'Piggy Bank', which was a blow to Joe. The big guy fired back with a track of his own and a magazine interview, adding fuel to the fire.
The two have gone head to head over a few different things, but back in 2000, 50 fought with the Murder Inc. camp in New York suffering three stab wounds. Naturally, the rappers conitinued to take shots at each other via their music, failing to resolve their issues.
Ice Cube's decision to leave NWA in the late 80s started a battle of words between the rapper and his former group. The feud hit a high point when NWA member Eazy-E shot manager Jerry Heller.
Beginning in 2004, the feud eventually led to both rapper's crews fighting in a Houston fast-food parking lot. Prior to the brawl, Flip said some nasty comments about T.I. while in prison. T.I. fired back at Flip onstage, causing Flip to make threats against his son.
Started in the mid 80s, the war between the two rappers began when Kool Moe accused LL of imitating his personal style. The two went went head to head with eachother, lyrically, until Moe's rap career slowly evaporated.
The conflict between these two started in the late 90s after LL failed to remove a line (as promised) responding to Canibus, appearing on the track '4, 3 , 2, 1'. Canibus struck back by defaming the rapper in another recorded track, escalating a lyrical war between the two.
Featured on one of Ja Rule's tracks in 2004, Jadakiss took a shot at 50 Cent, causing the rapper to fire back with another song. Jada continued the lyrical fight with four songs attacking 50, before the feud dissipated.
The two exchanged words on Twitter because of street violence, especially after a young rapper's unfortunate death. At a live show Fiasco made an apology to Keef for the comments he made.
Rapper Game and 50 threw a punches at each other, through the use of photos, when Game featured the rapper's group G-Unit dressed as Ghostbusters on his mixtape. The two also fought over their documentary, and the battle resulted in a brawl involving guns outside of a New York radio station, after Game was kicked out of G-Unit.
The feud began when the veteran rapper took a shot at Soulja on a mixtape, attacking the young rapper's talent. Soulja Boy responded with a YouTube video in retaliation. Ice-T said he was sorry for the brutal words but made it clear he is still not a fan of Soulja's record.
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Homesick Minnesotan Makes Logos For State's Lakes
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The Land of 10,000 Lakes is being rebranded. Fast Company reports Nicole Meyer missed Minnesota's lakes when she moved away to Phoenix. She's keeping her Midwest roots in mind by designing logos for EACH Minnesota lake. She creates one per day, meaning she will finish in 27 years.


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VASC to launch country's first credit rating agency
VASC Software and Media Co will inaugurate Vietnam's first corporate credit rating agency on June 4.
The Credit Ratings Vietnamnet Centre, or CRVC, has a board of 15 economics professors who will assess company's financial status and creditworthiness.
The agency will also advice companies how to stay on track and warn them of possible risks in their financing, CRVC director Phan The Hai said on June 2.
"Listed and to-be-listed firms need an independent body to publicly attest to their health," he said. "A good rating may increase their shares' values and make it easier for them to get bank loans."
CRVC has reached a deal with the central bank's Credit Information Centre to share the centre's database, which commercial bank wanting information about their clients have already found very useful, Hai said.
CRVC fees start at US$1,000 for a smallish business and go up from there.
CRVC takes into account the rating criteria of such international agencies as Standard & Poor's, Fitch Ratings and Moody's to ensure that its evaluations are reliable and universal.
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Mamie Gummer and Husband Benjamin Walker Split
Hollywood isn't exactly known for creating "I do's" that last forever, but it's still disheartening when celebrities part ways after taking the (ideally) sacred vows.
It's been announced by Us Weekly that Mamie Gummer, the Side Effects actress, who happens to be a certain screen legend's daughter (Meryl Streep), has split from her husband, the Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter star, Benjamin Walker.
An insider suggests that the split is still "very new." The two met back in 2008 during a Broadway production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses. Benjamin was clearly smitten with his leading lady. "She was the Uma to my Keanu," he said in an interview with New York magazine just a couple months ago in. The romance blossomed from there and the two were engaged back in 2009 when Benjamin, down on one knee, surprised Mamie with a custom-made ring.
"My mom loves him!" gushed the blonde beauty, who bears a striking resemblance to her multi-Oscar-winning mom. She and Benjamin wed in 2011 at Mamie's family estate in Connecticut. The two have since shared a home in Brooklyn together.
So sad to see good love go bad, but at least there are no children caught up in the mix! And fortunately, the two are remaining, as Mamie's rep says, "very amicable."
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"A logo is a business suit: it is the way a business dresses itself. Individuality and expressive meaning are essential."
I design logos for clients. Logos are tiny jewels of design in which the necessarily few parts must work together in perfect harmony. It is very easy to make a thing, a logo, whatever it is. The challenge is to make a good thing, and that is dependent on the quality of the design relationships. A logo typically has no more than three or four relationships, so each has to be perfect to convey excellence and engender trust in the company.
A logo is a mark that represents a business entity to its constituents, both outside and inside the company. It has baggage to carry: the most important is suggesting the business' or service's quality and integrity. That's a lot to ask of a little mark.
This is a spread on logos from my book, The Elements of Graphic Design, 2nd Edition. The central text reads: "Logos" is Greek for "word" and "logical proof," and it is a term that is widely and incorrectly used to indicate all corporate trademarks. Marks may be symbols (marks without type), lettermarks (letters form the name), logos (pronounceable words), or combination marks (symbols and logos together). What is right with your logo's design? Is it smart, beautiful, witty, elegant*, original, well designed, and appropriate? Does it use negative space well? Is it, in a word, good**? A good logo must be good on its own design merits – it has inherent aesthetic† quality – and it must be good for the client by satisfying their brand positioning, by meeting clearly-stated business objectives, and by the designer's ability to explain why a design solution is right thinking. Though logos are part of a greater branding effort, every logo should be a perfect jewel of character-filled relationships that reveals the designer's mastery of the fundamental figure/ground relationship.
Branding is much more than a mark. Branding is an experience of a company. The American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) defines a brand as "a person's perception of a product, service, experience, or organization." David Ogilvy, founder in 1949 of Ogilvy & Mather in New York, is credited with "brand image," the idea that of two identical products, people can be persuaded that one is in some way better. Brands have branding attributes, or distinctive features that are considered benefits or perceived advantages. The point of creating creating and maintaining a brand is to encourage brand loyalty, which is the preference for one brand over another as measured by repeat purchases. Branding certainly has a visual component – a logo and it's consistent application, for example. But branding is a process in which every communication, both visual and spoken, both listened to and participatory, reinforces a core message and is part of what is intended as an ongoing conversation with the client/user/customer. Branding differentiates a product from its competitors. If you can make a brand a friend, a mirror of the consumer's aspirations, you will have made a tryer. Having tried your product, he may become a customer, but an ongoing relationship now depends more on your product itself, not so much what you say about it.
10 Mistakes Designers Make When Creating a Logo (excerpted from page 21 of Really Good Logos Explained: Top Design Professionals Critique 500 Logos & Explain What Makes Them Work)
- Not pairing abstraction to the scale of the business A local plumbing service needs greater specificity than a regional plumbing supply company, and a national plumbing manufacturer can have still more abstraction.
- Attending only to figure and not to ground Logos are such finite marks that every part must be considered and fully used.
- Designing a logo in a vacuum Collect competitors' logos and design to exceed that specific universe. Present these logos before showing your studies to your client. This provides context and allows your solution to appear properly superior to those against whom your client will be compared.
- Neglecting to blend at least two distinctive ideas together for fresh results "Barbecue" plus "Iceland" are far more useful together than alone as descriptors of a restaurant.
- Not matching the logo with the character of the business The more specific the business, the more expressive the mark's design should be. The more global the business, the more abstract the logo should be.
- Not giving the logo enough distinction from its competitors Neutral is forgettable. Quirky in a way that promotes genuine character is memorable.
- Not investing time to understand the clients' unique standing in the business community What makes them viable and how can those qualities be expressed symbolically?
- Using the same pieces as everyone else The fonts and treatments on your computer are like frozen food: mix them any way you'd like but there is a definite limit to how distinctive your cooking can be. Instead, craft materials off computer and then import them.
- Neglecting to optimize the mark for color, gray scale, and line art reproduction …or neglecting to provide basic guidelines for the logo's use.
- Not preparing scalable artwork that would ensure all type and spacing remains consistently the same "Standing artwork" does not require fonts or other components for correct reproduction and Photoshop artwork is not fully scalable.


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What is a Screencast
A screencast is a video taken of your computer screen that allows you to show all of the actions that are happening on the screen while you narrate.
What are the Steps for Creating a Screencast?
1. Create an outline of what you want to say.
2. Test your microphone to make sure you can be heard clearly.
3. Bring up the content you want to record on your computer.
4. Make sure you either draw a box around the part of the screen you want to record or if you are
recording in full screen you close everything else that is open and visible on the screen. (options and procedures for doing this will vary depending on the tool you are using)
5. Hit the record button on the tool you are using.
5. Start speaking as you navigate the screen. Make sure to point to what you are talking about.
6. Stop the recording when you done.
7. Save the screencast and decide how you are going to share it.
What Materials Do I Need to Create a Screencast?
1. A computer
2. A microphone (either external or built in to your computer)
3. A webcam (This is optional and used if you want to include a video of yourself within the screencast.)
4. A screen recording program (can be installed on your computer or accessed through the web)
5. A quiet room to record in
Can I Edit My Screencasts?
Some screencssting tools let you edit the screencast after you record to fix errors, add text, images, and additional audio, and add special effects such as transitions. If the tool you are using does not having editing options then you can use movie editing software.
I recommend the following software:
- Movie Maker (http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/features/movie-maker ) - Movie Maker is the movie editing software that Microsoft provides for PC computers. If you are using Windows Vista or an older operating system it should be on your computer. If you use Windows 7 then you have to download it from the Microsoft site.
- iMovie - (http://www.apple.com/ilife/imovie/) - iMovie is the movie editing software for Mac computers. If you have a Mac iMovie should be included.
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Below are links to tools that you can use to create screencasts.
- Screencast-O-MaticThis tool allows up to 15 minutes of recording in the free version and unlimited recording in the pro version. With the pro version there are also options to edit your video. No download is required for this tool, it can be accessed through the web on both PCs and Macs, however users also have the option of downloading the software to their computers if they prefer.
- JingThis free tool allows you to record up to five minutes of video. It must be downloaded and installed to use. There are versions for PC and Mac computers.
- SnagitThis tool allows you to capture and enhance images of your computer screen, and capture videos of your computer screen. Snagit must be downloaded to your computer. It costs $49.95 for an individual copy and there are also multiple user licenses. There are versions for both Mac and PC computers.
- Camtasia Studio/Camtasia MacCsmtasia Studio for PC computers and Camtasia Mac for Mac computers must be installed on your computer. The PC version costs $299 and the Mac version costs $99. for individual license, but both have multiple user licenses as well.. There toola allow you to create and edit high quality videos with imported media and interactive content.
- ScreenFlowScreenFlow is a screencasting tool for Mac computers. It costs $99 and must be installed on your computer. This tool allows you to create videos and edit them adding images, text, music, and transitions.
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As long as this FO doesn't think adding just 1 receiver is the end to our woes I will be happy. We should be adding through a combination of FA and the Draft at least 3 receivers....two of which should be able to FLY!
Not sure if that is allowed within the rules of the NFL, but if they allow flying WRs into the league and we could nab one of them I think one is all we need. No way a DB could cover a flying WR. Of course he would have to be able to catch, and RT would have to be able to learn to throw to 3D routes, but once they practiced it awhile I think it could really change he way the game is played. Personally I think maybe you have been watching too many cartoons, jus sayn.
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