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51092 maj unable to set message size limit for IMAP
49987 maj Workaround for iCal 4 sending cancellations to all attendees
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50398 maj Invitations with empty CN field result
50517 maj HSM NPE when revisions are stored on multiple volumes
49624 maj Appointment doesnt show the details in Calendar (after it was
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53409 nor Special 6.0.9 ZCO
51175 nor Use negative domain cache for domain lookup by virtual host
50251 nor Deleting messages does not remove them from message list view
47488 nor Preemptive auth incorrectly applied to http requests
50419 nor UserServlet basic auth challenge is not working
49412 nor zmmailbox modifyFolderGrant bug with all
52438 nor http acceptor becomes unresponsive - Socket operation on
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50953 nor malformed appointment disrupts iCal sync
53096 nor Upgrade to JDK 1.6u22
51005 nor Calendar sync inconsistent on iPhone 4
50603 nor When emptying large folder, batch size ignores zimbraMailEmptyFolderBatchSize
47361 enh support for SLES11 SP1
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Alas, aside from a demanding career and her role as a single mother (not to mention the hyperspace hairdo), Carrie also spends her free time battling addiction, weathering the wild ride of manic depression and lounging around various mental institutions. It's an incredible tale - from having Elizabeth Taylor as a stepmother, to marrying (and divorcing) Paul Simon, from having the father of her daughter leave her for a man, to ultimately waking up one morning and finding a friend dead beside her in bed.
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"An entertaining, yet unfortunate story."
I decided to listen to this AudioBook because I have been a fan of Star Wars since I was a kid. I wanted to hear more about Carrie Fisher from her own words and hear her stories.
There are essentially two parts to the book. She talks about growing up in the entertainment industry, and how it's weirdness, along with the influences of those around her, famous or not, helped shape her life. She does briefly talk about Star Wars, and how George Lucus "ruined her life" but, in the nicest way possible. She also talks about her Mother (Debbie Reynolds) quite a bit as well.
The second part goes into great detail her struggle with Bipolar disorder, and also her struggles with drugs and alcohol. She mentions her electro-shock therapy as a means to help overcome this disorder, with the unfortunate side effect of losing a lot of her memory.
The tale she tells is very entertaining, as Carrie Fisher is a very witty individual. I never felt bored or wishing I was listening to something else during the audiobook. At first, I had wished for more stories about her experiences with Star Wars, but I do understand that it certainly wasn't the only part of her life and if anything made her life very stressfull.
The quality of the audio is well, though Carrie does have the tendancy to shout some of the end of her lines to try and add a bit of humor, which isn't all too necessary. Overall, I'd recommend this one and would listen to any future audiobooks by the author.
"Another Perspective...."
I'm a bit confused by the low-ratings other listeners have given this audiobook, as I found it to be a frequently hilarious, laugh-out-loud work marked by an enjoyably idiosyncratic performance by the author. My only complaint is that at just a hair over three hours, it left me wanting much more. I can only hope that in the near future we'll see the release of Wishful Drinking Strikes Back!
"A rambling pleasure"
Listening to this book is like sitting down for a few drinks with Carrie Fisher and getting all the gossip. She doesn't spare any details, either - but nor does Carrie start at the beginning. The prose is like a stream of consciousness ramble, but it works well. Her random one-liners pop up where you least expect them. I would certainly recommend this book to prospective listeners.
"A wonderful writer!"
I can't understand the low ratings by some listeners.Carrie Fisher is an inspiration.She's a survivor who's laugh out loud funny.I couldn't stop listening to this audiobook.
"Over 40, lived life,you will like it"
It took me a while to get used to her sense of humour, and I have to admit I started it once and gave up. But about half way through, I couldn't wait to get back in my car to listen to more. Her reading was rougth to the ears, like she had repeated so many times it was like from a script. But her frankness and honesty did manange to shine a light thought that. You can be a movie icon born from icons, and you still have a teenager, parents,xs that make us connect.
"Witty, hilarious listen!"
Just the most ironic, laugh-out-loud, authentic-sounding memoir I've read in a long time. The artist formerly known as Princess Leia lays out rolicking wit similar in flat, deadpan delivery to David Sedaris. Provided in a raspy, too-many-cigarettes voice, Carrie Fisher's narrative of her trip through lala land is a stunner.
A must listen!
"Laugh out loud funny"
This is not an autobiography; this is a memoir of sorts; just some funny bits from a life lived at full tilt. The humor and insight Ms. Fisher reveals regarding her struggles with addiction and bipolar disorder is marvelous. I thought it was great. She does not complain or wallow in self pity; she has reached the stage in her life that she can laugh at the hard bits; and shares that with us. I think that perhaps older folks (40+) might enjoy this book more than younger people.
I enjoyed her reading; I thought it really added to the book. I enjoyed hearing about Cary Grant and Paul Simon; would have liked to hear more, but I liked what I heard. She swears and has a different sense of humor, but that's what I liked about it.
This is not a book of her life; it is a book of scenes from a life. Apparently, it's based on a nightclub act she is doing; I would love to see it. I have recommended and purchased it for friends. I say give it a try.
"Falls Short"
I have always loved Carrie Fisher's sense of humor and I still do. But this book sounds more like a letter to someone who doesn't know her history, who has the same mental problems, and she is trying to say, "See what I have been through and am still laughing. You can do it too." She does say that this is basically the monolog she recites and she wrote it down so not to forget it. Unfortunately, her reading of it falls short.
"I want to like this more than I actually do"
THis poor book. I actually feel kind of sorry for it. It means to be funny, but it somehow falls flat. It's like reading the transcript of your favorite show. There's no doubt in my mind that this is a hilarious stage show. It just doesn't do much in the book department - even with the author reading it. I LOVE Carrie Fisher and will go see her show Wishful Drinking if it comes to my town. THis book is a better value if checked out from the library.
"Crazy person in traffic"
Carrie Fisher's humor was non stop - her self deprecating 1 liners had me in tears. I know people at the stop lights were looking at me wondering what was wrong with me.
When she was referring to Lucas owning the "rights" to the Princess Leia likeliness - and referred to her cosmic regions.
I love her voice.
"A life less serious"
Well, Carrie Fisher has definitely lived life to the full, there is honestly not much that she hasn't done from the list of 100 weird things to do before you die. She narrates this slice of her life with wry humour (sounding a bit slurred in places but frankly I'm not suprised) and is all the more engaging for it. She is clearly one of life's survivors and has reached a stage where she can look back objectively and appraise the people around her and make sense of their impact without blaming them. Because of what she is like, and who she is, this book inludes descriptions of a life as a child of a very famous filmstar and a whole range of bizzare incidents that frankly you wouldn't believe if I wrote them down. This is a fascinating insight into a unique life and its only about 4 hours long, so an excellent choice if you want an humourous and entertaining listen or want to be reminded that actually, your life isn't nearly as bad or complicated as you think!.
"Highly Recommended"
I loved this book. Carrie is brutally frank about her many problems, her narration of the book is great.
"Funny and insightful"
I was looking for something different from the fiction I had previously purchased and decided to go for a biography, and I was pleasently suprised. It's a very humorous insight in to the parentage, young life and personal issues of an actress who played one of the most memorable characters of the late 20th century.
Carrie's reading of this boook is fluid and personable, almost like she was talking to you! Highly recommended !
"Fame and misfortune"
Finished it in one sitting. Fantastic, real insight into an amazing life of a troubled actress. 10/10
for honesty and 10/10 for having amazing stories to tell.
"Entertaining but way too short."
A whole credit for a three chapter book. Hmmm...
Fisher is a highly entertaining narrator so it's worth it I s'pose.
"Carrie Fisher's Wishful Drinking is a masterpiece."
A fantastic autobiography of one of my heroes brilliant! Her honest struggle with mental health, drugs and alcohol makes you realise what this wonderful woman has gone through. I also struggle with been a manic so just to hear her soothing voice just saying it will be okay, is comforting
"A very frank but hilarious book"
Laughter none stop
Telling stories of her Star Wars days.
Her impressions of her mother.
I have no idea but I'm sure she could come up with something hilarious.
I did not expect to love this book as much as I did. To be honest I worried that it would affect my love of Star Wars and her performance as Princess Leia. But really it made me love it and her more. It was a great book which I throughly enjoyed and I would recomend it to any fan of hers. Or to any one really who could use a good laugh.
"Witty and well read"
Listening to Carrie Fisher read this adds to the enjoyable experience, I can't see how the "pepper pot pepper pot" scenes would translate anywhere near as good without Carrie reading it out aloud, superb listen, I thoroughly enjoyed it - probably helped as im of a generation that grew up with Star Wars and, later on, of another crowd of people who can relate to Carrie's struggles.
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Friday, 12/28/1990
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Set 1: Runaway Jim, Foam, Horn, Reba, Llama, Forbin'sColonel Forbin's Ascent > MockingbirdFly Famous Mockingbird > Mike'sMike's Song > HydrogenI Am Hydrogen > WeekapaugWeekapaug Groove, GolgiGolgi Apparatus
Set 2: LandladyThe Landlady > Possum[1], CoilThe Squirming Coil -> Tweezer -> Manteca -> Tweezer > Oh Kee PaThe Oh Kee Pa Ceremony > MSOMy Sweet One > DividedDivided Sky, No Good Trying[2] > HYHUHold Your Head Up[2], Don't Get Me Wrong[2], Funky Bitch[2]
Encore: Bouncin'Bouncing Around the Room, Highway to Hell
[1] Charlie Chan and Random Note signals.
[2] John Popper on harmonica.
· We Wish You a Merry Christmas tease in Possum
Noteworthy Jams: Tweezer, Manteca, Tweezer
Average Song Gap: 5.65
Performers: Trey Anastasio, Page McConnell, Jon Fishman, Mike Gordon, John Popper (Guest)
Notes: Possum contained Charlie Chan and Random Note signals and a We Wish You a Merry Christmas tease. Page played a few notes of HYHU before No Good Trying. No Good Trying through Funky Bitch featured John Popper on harmonica.
Song Distribution:
5 Lawn Boy
4 A Picture of Nectar
3 Junta
3 The Man Who Stepped into Yesterday
1 Stash
1 Rift
1 The White Tape
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This show was part of the "1990 Tour."
First set: definitely had its moments, ie Llama (raging; trey's non-stop solo over end lyrics), Forbins->Mockingbird (flawless; page escp creative and jazzy in forbs). Bit sloppy on others. Disappointed w/ both mike's and weekapaug. Both started off strong but ended rough.
Second set: Killer landlady. Slop returns in possum then *click*--> ABSOLUTE SMOKE JOB. Squirming Coil --> Tweezer-->Manteca-->Tweezer- "why I listen to phish" moment. Transcendent full band jam out of coil --> tweezer. scream out/play manteca, gordo switches on groovy effect, solid jam, then tension/release through tempo slow-down, into tweezer to tie things up into pretty bow. Daring and creative; band pulls out early top-notch segment here imho. Love the Sweet One/Divided combo. Split on Divided though- Page/Mike superbly playful in 1st half; trey hard to listen to in the 2nd. No Good Trying- LOL contrast between the virtuosic page/popper dueling and the vac solo. Dont Get Me Wrong (last time played) nice 4 minute vocal jam (kinda like wolfman's). Funky Bitch=not too shabby.
Encore: Bouncing and HtH just dont work together. harsh contrast in styles.
Major Highlight (squirming through tweezer) + Highlights (llama, forbs/mock, landlady, possum, No Good Trying, Dont get me wrong) - hard to take down moments (end of mikes/paug/dividedsky) = 4.0


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Cashiers, NC (Sports Network) - Doug Hanzel won a pair of matches on Thursday
to capture the title of the USGA Senior Amateur Championship.
Hanzel, who in 2012 became the only player in USGA history to make match play
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O'Donnell earned a 2 & 1 decision over Buzz Fly in the semifinals at Wade
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The semifinal matches were pushed back to Thursday because of rain, fog and
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Hanzel and O'Donnell traded pars at the first before Hanzel grabbed a lead he
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Another bogey by O'Donnell at the third pushed Hanzel's advantage to 2-up, but
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After trading pars over the next two holes, Hanzel, the low amateur at the
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O'Donnell later bogeyed the 10th to fall 3-down to Hanzel and the Georgia
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O'Donnell managed to cut his deficit back to 2-down with a par at the 12th,
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It's a simple sentiment that everyone can get behind.
Hugging a teacher today, just three days after the horrific shooting massacre in Newtown, Conn., is a way to honor the educator victims at Sandy Hook Elementary who bravely gave their lives protecting children.
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Among them, Vicki Soto, a teacher who not only hid some of the children in closets before the shooter came into her room, but used herself as a shield to protect the children.
It's also a way to recognize how educators - everywhere, everyday - devote their lives to our children.
Sunday morning at North Metro Baptist Church in Lawrenceville, the pastor, Dr. Frank Cox, asked all the teachers in the congregation to come to the altar. Once they had assembled, the congregation joined hands around them and across the aisles to pray for them.
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Orlando, FL (Sports Network) - Isaiah Morton scored 13 points to go along with
five assists to lead Marist to a 50-33 win over Vanderbilt in a consolation
round matchup at the Old Spice Classic on Friday.
Devin Price also had 13 for the Red Foxes (2-3), who will take on the winner
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James Siakam scored a team-high eight points and pulled down eight rebounds
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Vanderbilt fell 33-31 to Mississippi State in 1982, lowest point total for
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That's My Boy (2012)
That's My Boy SynopsisWhile still in his teens, Donny (Adam Sandler) fathered a son, Todd (Andy Samberg), and raised him as a single parent up until Todds 18th birthday. Now, after not seeing each other for years, Todds world comes crashing down on the eve of his wedding when an uninvited Donny suddenly shows up. Trying desperately to reconnect with his son, Donny is now forced to deal with the repercussions of his bad parenting skills
That's My Boy Release Date
In Theaters June 15, 2012
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Starring: Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Leighton Meester and James Caan
Written by: David Caspe
Directed by: Sean Anders
Produced by: Adam Sandler, Jack Giarraputo, Heather Parry, and Allen Covert
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Sarcoma is a general medical term that refers to any cancer of the bone, muscle, or other connective tissue, such as cartilage and tendons. Sarcoma has sometimes been defined as a "tumor of fleshy consistence", made up of cells similar to those of the growing fetus, but without proper development.
Sarcomas can occur in both children and adults, both males and females. In fact, there are many different types of sarcomas, depending on where the cancer cells grow and how they appear under a microscope. These different types are in turn associated with different clinical behavior, which naturally influences how they are treated.
Rhabdomyosarcoma is the most common type of soft tissue sarcoma found in children. It is still a rare cancer overall, accounting for about 3.5% of all childhood cancers. About 250 new cases of rhabdomyosarcoma are diagnosed in the United States every year.
The name itself comes from a combination of 3 smaller words: rhabdo means "rod-shaped", myo is muscle, and sarcoma is the type of cancer, as described above. Rhabdomysarcoma cells tend to look rod-shaped under a microscope, and they have several features of muscle cells. Normally, as a fetus develops in the womb, cells called rhabdomyoblasts "grow up" to become the skeletal muscles of the body. When these cells do not mature correctly, but continue to multiply abnormally, a rhabdomyosarcoma results. Rhabdomyosarcomas can occur essentially anywhere in the body, but usually occur in the head, neck, bladder, vagina, extremities and the trunk.
Over 85% of all rhabdomyosarcomas occur in infants, children, and teenagers. There is no specific geographic location or racial background that has been associated with higher rates of rhabdomyosarcoma. However, Asian and black children have a lower annual incidence than do white children. There also appears to be a male predominance, as boys are about 1.5 times more likely than girls to get rhabdomyosarcoma.
It is known that rhabdomyosarcomas are associated with specific chromosomal abnormalities. The exact cause of these mutations, however, is not known. Some children who develop rhabdomyosarcomas also have congenital anomalies of various organ systems (abnormal development of heart, gut, brain, etc). The risk of rhabdomyosarcoma may be elevated for children who also have certain rare genetic disorders, such as neurofibromatosis type 1. Unlike many adult cancers, there are no known definitive environmental conditions that increase the chance of a person developing rhabdomyosarcoma. No connection has ever been found between rhabdomyosarcoma and exposure to toxic substances, environmental pollution, radiation (eg: x-rays during pregnancy), or physical injury (trauma). Not even tobacco smoke has been linked with development of this or any other childhood cancers, although cigarette smoke is clearly and certainly harmful to children in many other ways.
No. Just as there are different types of sarcomas, there are different types of rhabdomyosarcomas, as well. The 2 major types of rhabdomyosarcomas are described below. The classification is based on unique microscopic appearance, genetic mutations, and clinical behavior.
This is the most common type of rhabdomyosarcoma. It tends to occur in the head and neck, bladder, vagina in girls, and around the prostrate and testes in boys. This type usually affects infants and young children. As the name implies, the cells, as the name implies, have an "embryo-like" appearance, meaning they resemble the developing muscle cells of a 6- to 8-week-old fetus. Embryonal rhabdomyosarcomas have a relatively good to intermediate prognosis depending on other individual aspects of the disease.
This type is found more often in large muscles of the trunk, arms, and legs, and typically affects older children or teenagers. It is called alveolar because the cancer cells form little hollow spaces, or "alveoli" (Latin for small hollow spaces). Alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma cells resemble the normal muscle cells seen in a 10-week-old fetus. Most alveolar rhabdomyosarcomas have specific genetic mutation, called a 2;13 translocation. Tumor tissue is usually tested for this mutation before a diagnosis of alveolar disease is made. Alveolar rhabdomyosarcomas may be more aggressive than embryonal tumors, and their treatment may be longer and more intense. Again, this depends on individual disease aspects as well as the tumor diagnosis.
The answer to this question really depends on the location of the tumor. As mentioned earlier, rhabdomyosarcomas can arise from any skeletal muscle in the body, but the most common sites are the head and neck region, the genitourinary organs (GU), and the extremities.
Tumors in the head and/or neck region can cause headaches, nausea, vomiting, visual problems (double vision), facial drooping, and airway obstruction, among other things.
Tumors in the GU area can cause blockage of the bladder or bowels, which can be a medical emergency depending on the degree of obstruction.
Growths on the extremities can be painful and limit the use and motion of the affected arm or leg.
Sometimes, the rhabdomyosarcoma is not diagnosed until after the tumor cells have spread to other parts of the body. The most common areas they spread to are the lungs, bones, bone marrow, and lymph nodes.
The workup of these tumors typically includes the following studies:
The staging system for rhabdomyosarcoma is very complicated. All rhabdomyosarcomas are assigned a group, a stage, and a risk category.
In order for stage to be assigned, the disease must be determined to be in either a "favorable" or an "unfavorable" site. Favorable sites include:
All other sites of disease are classified as "unfavorable."
Group assignments are made based on the amount of tumor, if any, that is removed surgically.
The staging uses the classic TNM system, defined as follows:
Treatment of these tumors truly requires a multidisciplinary approach, with important contributions from all 3 major fields of cancer therapy: surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. However, general clinical guidelines that apply to the majority of cases are very difficult to make because rhabdomyosarcomas behave extremely differently, depending on the type and location of involvement.
Chemotherapy has been studied extensively in rhabdomyosarcoma patients. Some of the most active and studied chemotherapy drugs include: vincristine (V); actinomycin D (A); cyclophosphamide (C); and doxorubicin (Adr). We know that, even when a rhabdomyosarcoma is completely removed, the child remains at high risk for development of metastatic disease. For this reason, chemotherapy is used for all patients to treat any microscopic cells that may be present in lymph nodes or the bloodstream. With use of aggressive chemotherapy, the risk of metastatic disease is reduced dramatically.
In addition to chemotherapy, patients require surgery, radiation, or a combination of these two for a phase of treatment called "ocal control." Although all rhabdomyosarcomas are biopsied surgically at the time of diagnosis, some are then completely removed surgically. Others are mostly or partly removed. Still others can't be removed safely. If the tumor can be removed completely, often only surgery and chemotherapy are employed. If the surgeon or pathologist are concerned that microscopic cells may have been left behind after surgery, either at the tumor margin or in the lymph nodes, post-operative radiation will likely be recommended. If the tumor cannot be removed at all, higher-dose radiation is utilized.
Delivery of radiation may be done with x-rays, often using a technique called intensity modulated radiation treatment (IMRT), or with proton therapy. Proton therapy is available at some specialized centers around the world, and may offer advantages during treatment of rhabdomyosarcomas through reduction of radiation to normal, growing tissues.
Finally, here are some general facts and treatment guidelines on specific disease sites.
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Going by the moniker 'BeamBlack27'. I read through a few of his posts and it's beyond obvious it's Rusty. I have no problem with it, but it's rather humorous to see the carryover in ideology. This is copied and pasted directly from ESPN.
"What? Connolly was very good in 2010 when Mankins was out and Donald Thomas was superb when he filled in this year for Mankins and Connolly.
We have a top 5 O Line. Take the pressure off of them and stop subbing the skill sets.
That's why Hartline fits. Or someone like Michael Robinson at FB/HB.
Everyone knows why Welker is there and the ONLY thing he does. Same with Hernandez.
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Yep, works for me at least.
Cool idea btw.
So I was doodling around in Photoshop with no goal in mind...and my doodling produced the "map" below. I'm thinking it's part of a sandy desert currently flooded by an unexpected rainfall. My question is, does it work for you? As in, do you also see a sand dune desert with pools of water?
Yep, works for me at least.
Cool idea btw.
Pretty much the first thing that came to mind when I saw it was sand and water.
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Works for me...put in some fields and irrigation ditches, some paths and carts and tents and you've got a proper flooded Nile valley.
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Beginings of a very nice shaded relief mountain style there. Can you remember how you got to this result?
Thanks for the replies people. I don't think I'll do anything more with this particular map, since it's obviously the middle of nowhere and I don't have any idea what to do with it.
@Ravells: Yes, and I have a brush and layer style saved for it. It does make for some nice sand dunes, and decent mountains as well with some adjustment. Let me know if you want them.
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FABC All-Star games to take place Saturday
Published: Friday, March 8, 2013 at 3:19 p.m.
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Once again, legendary coach Jim Haley has managed to keep Ocala right in the middle of the state's basketball scene.
FABC All-Star Games
When: Saturday, girls at 5, boys at 7
Where: Vanguard High School
Cost: $5
On the web: www.fabcbasketball.net
The former Vanguard High hoops coach, who collected three state titles with the Knights and built the Kingdom of the Sun into one of the premier basketball tournaments in the country, has now turned his attention to the annual Florida Association of Basketball Coaches All-Star Game.
This year Haley has attracted some of the state's top senior talent — boys and girls — for Saturday's doubleheader at Vanguard High School. The girls game will tip at 5 p.m., followed by the boys at 7.
"The boys game has a ton of unsigned talent for all levels," said Haley, who uses the venue to lure college coaches to Ocala. "Several (colleges) will be in attendance. That is one of the main purposes of the game, to provide scholarship opportunities for the players."
Vanguard senior Raheem Freeman (14.3 points a game) is the lone local product on the boys' side this year. The slashing guard will be coached by Lake Wales' Randy Lee on a Blue team that features 6-foot-11 Oldsmar Christian big man Glen Pierre (Georgia Southern) and 6-5 guard Luke Doyle, who collected the 8A state title with Hagerty just over a week ago.
Apopka coach Matt Ruta will counter with four players who have already signed college deals in guards Jimmy Taylor (Rider) and Joe Chealey (College of Charleston), along with big men Wilfredo Rodriguez (Air Force) and Bishop Kenny's Brian Dawkins (Elon).
As impressive as the boys' roster is, the assembled talent on the girls' side might be even better. No fewer than eight players have already inked top-level deals with programs like Seton Hall, Georgetown, Miami and Alabama. Not to mention a deep roster of unsigned players, including Dunnellon's Tanika Jackson and Jensen Beach scoring machine Ashley Robinson, who will be looking to impress the scouts on hand.
"There is an abundance of star power in the girls all-star game where a lot of senior stars carried their respective high school teams to state titles," said Haley. "It's a great collection of all-star talent at every position."
Leesburg coach Mark Oates will lean on Robinson, who scored 47 points or more three different times this year, and Buchholz star Jessica Thomas (Miami), who led the Bobcats to the 7A title, to fuel the Blue team's perimeter game. Hilliard's Briante Saunders (Stetson), who measures 6-1, and 6-3 P.K. Yonge post player Brooksie McGraw (Alabama) will provide the muscle down low.
Meanwhile, Freedom coach Laurie Pacholke gets four players who played for a state title on the White roster, including Sherranda Reddick (Jacksonville), who led Ribault to a perfect 29-0 record and the 4A crown, and Ashley Folsom (Southern Miss), who guided Father Lopez to the 3A state championship.
Toss in Lakewood's Tianah Alvarado (Seton Hall), Freedom's Faith Woodard (Georgetown), and Jackson, who led Marion County in scoring with 18.3 points a game, and it's easy to see why Haley is excited about this year's haul.
"There's no doubt that Vanguard's Freeman and Dunnellon's Jackson earned their spot on these talented rosters," Haley said, before moving on to his next order of business — keeping the annual showcase in the place he transformed into a basketball town 30-plus years ago.
"Ocala has been very supportive of past games," he added, "and we hope to keep this game in our city for a long time."
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I have read with interest the articles on dogs. I really don't think the breed matters.
My son had a Rottweiler that the kids crawled all over and used as a nap pillow.
My neighbors have Chihuahuas that have crawled under my fence. The first time they killed a little hen I'd had for 10 years. I told the owner I'd shoot them if they came in my yard again. They called the cops on me and I was told I couldn't shoot in town.
I asked later about an electrical fence. That's against the law.
Last time they came under my fence they killed two chickens. These were pets that keep me and friends in eggs. No grubs in the lawn, no flies in the house. I called the police and never saw if anything was done.
Wish I could shoot poison in my two remaining chickens that wouldn't hurt the chickens but kill the dogs that ate them.
Never mind, I'm sure it would be against the law. Irresponsible dog owners rule.
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Fun in the Shade With BrothersWritten by on January 1, 2005 Their 6th Annual Chevy and GMC Show and Shine
Every year, the staff of Brothers Trucks drops everything to put on one of the best all-GM truck events that Southern California has to offer. It's held on the shady acres of Featherly Park in Anaheim, California, and falls toward the end of the show season. So just when we're thinking we've seen all the custom trucks there are to see for the year, the Brothers show rolls around and we find ourselves among a handful of trucks that are brand new to us (not to mention the plethora of former cover trucks, features, and even Classic Cruisers that are always in attendance). And believe us when we say that it's awesome for us to see all these vehicles in one place. The only other event that compares is the F-100 SuperNationals.
In addition to all the great trucks and people, the park was lined with vendors selling food and beverages, parts, apparel, and even a dose of hot rod culture. Speaking of which, local heroes, the Hot Rod Trio, tore up the stage in typical fashion and were followed by a performance by the Wonderelles, tons of raffles, and the awards ceremony. That's where the Flanders brothers themselves hand out Best Ofs for both the customs and originals for each body style, as well as several specialty awards for achievements like lowest or ugliest.
If you're a fan of any GM trucks from '47-87, this event is not to be missed. For information about their 7th Show and Shine, check with Brothers at (800) 977-2767 or log on to www.brotherstrucks.com.
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It doesn't take much to make a '68 Chevy shortbed Fleetside stand out. Bright copper paint, Eagle Alloy 18- and 20-inch wheels, and a 'bagged suspension does the trick here. A '95 Chevy 350ci V-8 and 4L60E trans provide reliable power....The stock chassis was tweaked with the help of the Total Cost Involved catalog, providing a Mustang II IFS and a four-bar rear with 'bags all around...
When it came time to build his '50 Chevy, Jose Gonzalez chose to take the stock approach with just a few custom touches. .....A detailed 216ci straight-six resides under the hood and exhales through dual pipes. Solids wrapped in 6.00x16 wide-whites complement the two-toned pickup perfectly.All Rod Robles needed to dress-up his Pewter '66 Chevy small-window was a mild drop and slightly widened wheels with caps.If a small-block is good then a big-block is better. Mike Hargrove sure thinks so and when it came time to stuff one under the hood of his '48 Chevy, he got one of the best by choosing a '70 427. He tamed the beast with a 700-R4 and beefed-up the chassis with a '78 Camaro front clip and a 9-inch rearend.The Brothers show never disappoints when it comes to rare trucks. Omar Lugo brought out this '59 Chevy 3100 Fleetside with a factory Napco 4x4. The truck is barely broken in with only 23,000 miles on the odometer.


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The Spring 2013 Club and Organization Fair will be held on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14th from 11am-2pm in the Natali Performance Center.
All recognized clubs and organizations will be given half a table for their display. A representative of the club/organization MUST sign in, scan their Cal Card and have their display set up by 10:30am that day. There is no pre registration for this fair.
If an organization is not signed in and set up by 10:30am the club/organization will be assessed a budget penalty.
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Hey everyone. Long time reader, first post. We have been using zimbra 5.0.12 on ubuntu 8.04LTS x64 along with policyd for gray listing and spam control. Today I upgraded our server to 7.0 GA. I had the "Relay Access Denied" error and found the main.cf was missing after the upgrade. I copied that file from a backup and our mail is sending and receiving ok now. So I moved on to setting up policyd and I cannot seem to find any documentation or really any posts on how to set it up. The posts concerning cbpolicyd seem to go unanswered.
I installed the sqlite before I upgraded. There are no cbpolicyd log files created and no mention of it in the zimbra log. Also if I try and start it by hand it complains there is no cbpolicyd.conf file so it is not being created.
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Khloe Kardashian's basketball player husband Lamar Odom has been charged with drunken driving.
The L.A. Clippers player was pulled over by police on Aug. 30, after he was allegedly caught driving too slowly on a Los Angeles highway.
Odom was unable to complete a field sobriety test, and then refused chemical tests to determine his level of alleged intoxication in custody. His driver's licence was subsequently suspended as under California law, which says that DUI suspects who refuse such tests are forced to give up their driving privileges for a year.
Now Odom has been officially charged with driving under the influence.
He is scheduled to be arraigned on Sept. 27, according to TMZ.com.
The criminal charge is the latest drama in Odom's life – his four-year marriage to reality TV star Kardashian has reportedly been rocked by rumours of his substance abuse, which he allegedly attempted to tackle by checking into a rehab facility shortly after his arrest. However, he left the medical centre after just one day.
He is also facing a lawsuit from a paparazzo amid claims of assault, conversion and trespass of property relating to a confrontation this summer.


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Just two years ago, containerization was in its infancy, Suby says. But today, 20 percent of companies use some form of containerization on their mobile devices, according to a 2012 survey conducted by Frost and the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, a professional group. And that number of organizations tapping container technology is expected to rise as more companies adopt BYOD policies.
"Companies needed to find a way to exert control over their data," Suby says. "Creating pockets of control on end-user devices is one way to achieve that."
Sarah Fister Gale is a freelance writer based in the Chicago area. To comment, email email@example.com. Follow Workforce on Twitter at @workforcenews.
Instead of banning risky apps, many companies create password-encrypted environments on users' mobile devices. These isolated virtual workspaces, sometimes called "containers" or "sandboxes," allow users to manage corporate data and run business apps including their corporate email and meeting software, without having them intermingle with personal data.
The technique lets users have dual personas on their devices, explains Michael Suby, vice president of research for Stratecast, a division of consulting firm Frost & Sullivan.
The business apps in the container can communicate with each other, but cannot exchange data with external apps. The information technology team is also able to monitor and control all the data that goes in and out of the container, and can remote-wipe that section of the device, while leaving the rest of it intact.
"It's an evolution in mobile device management," Suby says. And adoption of so-called "containerization" is on the rise.


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The following questions aim to obtain information about the level of 'unmet need' for HIV-testing. They first ask about experience of HIV testing. Voluntary testing and counselling are now encouraged, in the belief that if a person knows his or her status, he or she is more likely to adopt behaviours to prevent contracting the virus or (if positive) transmitting it. Many of those who get tested do not return to learn the results of the test, but the proportion of those who return should rise as the quality of pre-test counselling improves. It is important to obtain an estimate of the number of those tested who return to learn the results, in order to monitor this proxy indicator of the quality of available counselling and the level of demand for such services. --- Sometimes people are tested for the AIDS virus but are not told whether or not they have the virus, or do not go to get the results. It is important that you do not attempt to find out the HIV status of any respondent who has been tested, or imply that you have any interest in knowing her HIV status. Ask the question, ensuring that the respondent knows that you are not interested in learning the results of any test she may have undergone. Circle the code corresponding to her response.


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If you flew into PDX this holiday season, it's possible you may have been on a flight starting to use new technology in their final approach to the runway. The Federal Aviation Administration published flight approach procedures for its Next Generation Air Transportation System, also known as NextGen, in September. The satellite-based aircraft navigation system is gradually replacing the nation's legacy ground-based equipment network and is designed to help pilots fly existing routes more precisely.
The new system brings multiple benefits. NextGen technology gives pilots the ability to fly an optimized profile descent, also known as a continuous descent approach. The approach enables the aircraft to maintain a continuous descent from the point of initial descent to the runway using a lower power setting and higher altitude for less noise and less fuel, thus reducing air emissions.
"From helping us minimize aircraft noise, to reducing aircraft carbon emissions, NextGen has numerous benefits for PDX and our community," said Jason Schwartz, Port of Portland noise management manager. "We have many to thank for helping bring NextGen to PDX, including the FAA, the PDX Citizen Noise Advisory Committee, Alaska Air Group, Southwest Airlines and SkyWest Airlines."
Procedures at PDX for using satellite-based technology for departures have been in place since 2008 and have proven successful in helping aircraft follow noise abatement routes. Most commercial aircraft using PDX are equipped with the advance avionics in the cockpit needed for NextGen navigation. Early estimates show that 10-20 percent of flights will use new NextGen arrivals procedures initially, and others will phase in over time. Next spring, the FAA plans to release arrival procedures, which will guide aircraft that are further out from the airport.
For more information about how innovation and technology are yielding environmental and community benefits in the aviation industry, check out FAA Administrator J. Randolph Babbitt's discussion on the topic.
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Dodge Coronet Emblem Repair - Emblem Restoration - Quick TechWritten by on June 1, 2008 Quick Tech Emblem Restore
When we look for cars to feature in the pages of Mopar Muscle, our attention is often grabbed by a car with a super-straight body sporting multiple coats of lustrous paint, or a big, fire-breathing powerplant stuck between the fenders. More often than not, however, it's the little details that will separate a car from the hundreds of others we see at the shows and races we attend, and attention to detail is just what makes the difference when we're deciding whether or not to feature a car in the magazine. One of the areas that is often overlooked during the restoration is the car's badging and emblems.
There are a couple of reasons that emblems get overlooked during a restoration. First, many of us simply don't think the emblems matter too much because they're so small. In actuality, placing dull, corroded emblems next to a shiny new paint job really distracts from the paint, and draws attention to the worst looking part of the car-the emblem. Second, the emblems are either hard to find, or they're not available for the car you're working on. Fortunately, companies like YearOne stock hundreds of both reproduction and N.O.S. emblems for many different models, and most are very reasonably priced. So if you find the emblems for your car in the YearOne catalog, you can simply order and install them. If you're like us and occasionally work on a car for which new emblems aren't available, don't worry. We'll show you how to make your existing emblems look as good as they did when your car left the factory.
Since reproduction emblems aren't very expensive, it just makes sense to purchase them if you can find them for your car. If your car is an obscure model, however, or if you just like doing things yourself, you can also refurbish the emblems in your home garage. Most emblems can simply be cleaned up, repainted, and polished to look great. If your emblems are significantly pitted or corroded, they can be rechromed as a last resort. Usually, it's better to find a clean set of emblems to start with as rechroming can be expensive. Follow along as we show you how to resurrect your old factory emblems.
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Reproduction emblems are great if you can find them, but if you're driving a car that nobody reproduces emblems for, don't worry. Restoring your factory emblems is an easy job.The first step is to remove the emblem from the vehicle. This may require the removal of fairings or access panels (such as the splash panel shown here) to get to the emblem's fasteners.Most emblems, like ours, are chrome plated with the sides of the emblem painted black for contrast. Ours were covered in green overspray from a previous paint job, so we lightly used 400-grit sandpaper to remove the overspray. Be careful not to scratch the chrome surface with the sandpaper.We used a jeweler's file to remove minor pitting and burrs from the emblem. Again, don't scratch the chrome surface of the emblem's face. If the face of the emblem is pitted or corroded, you may need to consider rechroming the emblem.With the emblem filed and sanded, simply poke some holes in a piece of cardboard to hold the emblem in place for painting.Using rattle-can paint, paint the entire emblem satin black. We've actually found engine spray-paint to be more durable than standard paint for this operation. Don't worry about taping off the shiny part of the emblem, just paint the whole thing.When the paint dries completely, use very fine (1,500-2,000) grit sandpaper to sand the paint from the top surface of the emblem, leaving the paint on the sides of the emblem. Just sand the paint so you can begin to see the chrome underneath; don't sand the paint completely off.Now use very fine steel wool to finish removing the paint and give the chrome a lustrous shine. Using a little care, it's easy to remove the paint from the shiny surface of the emblem while leaving the paint on the sides.


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2006 SEMA Pictorial - Popular Hot RoddingWritten by on November 6, 2006 Booth Girls and Bitchen Cars
For the staffers at Popular Hot Rodding Magazine, November means it's time for the annual pilgrimage to that automotive Mecca commonly known as SEMA. The Specialty Equipment Manufactures Association's show in Las Vegas has something for everyone - from the really cool, to the truly bizarre, it's all there in smoldering in the essence of glitz, glamour and the ever-popular booth girls. PHR was also there roaming the miles of bolt-on aftermarket aisles in search of capturing the next big automotive trend(s).
After days of gobbling up tons auto-related images and robbing our CF cards of available megabite space it was soon time to make the treck back to So. Cal.
With our loyal online readers in mind, the Popular Hot Rodding staff has included a fabulous pictorial of our weeklong efforts in an attempt to bring you some of the visual offerings of the 2006 SEMA show.
So grab a cup of your favorite carbonated, caffeinated, (or both) beverage and enjoy the sights of Las Vegas SEMA-style.
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The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a crash this morning on Limestone Road (St. Rt. 7) that claimed the life of a pedestrian.The crash occurred at 5:26 a.m. as Kelley R. Baker, 31, of Wilmington, was driving a 2003 Honda Accord in the right lane of Limestone Road southbound, in the area of Hendry Drive. The front of the Accord struck a male pedestrian who was crossing Limestone Road in an undetermined direction.The male pedestrian, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene. Baker and the passenger in her vehicle, Phillip H. Porter, 30, of Wilmington, were both properly restrained and uninjured.The Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. No charges have been filed. The right lane of southbound Limestone Road was closed for approximately three hours as Troopers investigated and cleared the crash.
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My father in law and I had a connection near Jordan on a 55K acre ranch and all we needed was a antelope tag. I thought no big deal our draw odds for NR 1st time antelope buck was about 50-55%. Did not draw. I thought not a giant problem since we can probably just get a surplus doe/fawn tag for the area, no such luck there either. Looks like no antelope this year. I think our plan no is to go to Missoula and god pheasant hunting, go to a Griz game and have a few pints of brew.
Hey Bitterroot I met some family in Missoula after an elk hunt near Wisdom and we hunted near St Ignatius a couple years ago and we did really well. My father in-laws brother lives in Missoula and has quite a bit of connections near St Ignatius. I will never forget getting up there the first morning and watching the clouds part to the East and the mountain range there, absolutely stunning. Since you mention that you are a Cats fan I will mention that I am an NDSU fan.:D
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Villa v Southampton team news: Lambert makes four changes
Villa have made four changes for this afternoon's clash against Southampton.
Brad Guzan returns in goal in place of Shay Given, who misses out on a place in the squad altogether because of a hamstring problem.
There are also recalls for Enda Stevens, Brett Holman and Ashley Westwood.
Joe Bennett, Gabby Agbonlahor and Barry Bannan all drop out.
Dutch defender Ron Vlaar has been named on the subs bench after returning from a calf injury.
VILLA: Guzan, Clark, Stevens, Baker, Lowton, Holman, Weimann, Westwood, Delph, N'Zogbia, Benteke. Subs: Marshall, Vlaar, Ireland, Lichaj, Agbonlahor, Bowery, Bannan.
SOUTHAMPTON: Boruc, Yoshida, Hooiveld, Shaw, Clyne, Cork, Schneiderlin, Puncheon, Ramirez, Rodriguez, Lambert. Subs: S Davis, K Davis, Fox, Ward-Prowse, Lee, Scarborne, De Ridder.
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The vaginal discharge that occurs after you give birth is called lochia. At the start, it is red and bloody, but it will gradually taper off within two to six weeks.
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I have a question about using email in Zimbra.
We are a small company (4 users) sharing 3 email account from different locations, we receive around 90 mails a day on every account and we dont want to manage the box
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Tuesday lineup: Greinke batting eighth
The Royals will play their fourth regular season series in Houston this week (the clubs also finished the preseason slate with exhibition games in Houston from 2004-2007).
The pitcher is required to bat in Interleague games played at National League parks. Trey Hillman is taking a page out of Tony La Russa's book by putting Zack Greinke in the eighth slot in the lineup tonight. Zack loves to hit, and he belted his first Major League home run in 2005 at Arizona off of Russ Ortiz, who happens to be pitching for Houston tonight. Here's your Kansas City lineup:
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Among drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, I think it's fair to say drivers and pedestrians are the most likely to be using cellphones or have earplugs in their ears while driving/walking. Much has been said about the danger caused by such drivers. But I'm finding it increasingly annoying that many pedestrians belong to this category, too. There have been so many times (more than half) that when I rang bell behind pedestrians, they were as deaf as a beetle, even when you are already closely passing them. In the majority cases I found out they were either on cellphone or listening to something with earplugs.
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United Arab Emirates
Area: 82,880 sq. km. (30,000 sq. mi.); about the size of Maine .
Cities (2002 est.): Capital -- Abu Dhabi (pop. 1,000,000); Dubai (pop. 860,000).
Terrain: Largely desert with some agricultural areas.
Climate: Hot, humid, low annual rainfall.
Nationality: Noun and adjective --U.A.E., Emirati.
Population (2004 est.): 4.3 million.
Annual growth rate: 6.9%.
Ethnic groups: Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Egyptian, Jordanian, Iranian, Filipino, Other Arab, (15-20% of residents are U.A.E. citizens).
Religions: Muslim (96%), Hindu, Christian.
Languages: Arabic (official), English, Hindi, Urdu, Persian.
Education: Years compulsory --ages 6-12. Literacy (U.A.E. citizens)--about 80%.
Health: Life expectancy --About 74 yrs.
Work force (2003) 2.485 million (93% foreign in 15-64 age group): Agriculture --8%; industry --32%; services --60%.
Type: Federation of emirates.
Independence : December 2, 1971.
Provisional constitution: December 2, 1971.
Branches: Executive --7-member Supreme Council of Rulers, which elects president and vice president. Legislative --40-member Federal National Council (consultative only). Judicial --Islamic and secular courts. Administrative subdivisions: Seven largely self-governing city-states.
Political parties: None.
Suffrage: None.
Central government budget (2006): $7 billion.
GDP (2004): $102 billion.
Annual growth rate: 7%.
Per capita GDP (2004): $21,600.
Inflation rate (2004 est.): 4.6%.
Natural resources: Oil and natural gas.
Agriculture (3.0% of GDP): Products--vegetables, dates, dairy products, poultry, fish.
Petroleum: 31.9% of 2003 GDP.
Other industry: 25% of 2002 GDP.
Services (44% of 2003 GDP): Trade, government, real estate.
Trade (2004 est.): Exports --$82.3 billion: petroleum, gas, and petroleum products. Major markets -- Japan , India , Singapore , Iran . Imports --$54.2 billion: machinery, consumer goods, food. Major suppliers --western Europe, Japan , U.S. (6.5%), China , India .
Foreign economic aid (2003): In excess of $5.25 billion.
Only 15-20% of the total population of 4.041 million are U.A.E. citizens. The rest include significant numbers of other Arabs--Palestinians, Egyptians, Jordanians, Yemenis, Omanis--as well as many Iranians, Pakistanis, Indians, Bangladeshis, Afghanis, Filipinos, and west Europeans.
The majority of U.A.E. citizens are Sunni Muslims with a small Shi'a minority. Most foreigners also are Muslim, although Hindus and Christians make up a portion of the U.A.E.'s foreign population.
Educational standards among U.A.E. citizens population are rising rapidly. Citizens and temporary residents have taken advantage of facilities throughout the country. The UAE University in Al Ain had roughly 17,000 students in 2004. The Higher Colleges of Technology, a network of technical-vocational colleges, opened in 1989 with men's and women's campuses in each emirate. Zayed University for women opened in 1998 with campuses in Abu Dhabi and Dubai .
The U.A.E. was formed from the group of tribally organized Arabian Peninsula Sheikhdoms along the southern coast of the Persian Gulf and the northwestern coast of the Gulf of Oman . This area was converted to Islam in the Seventh century; for centuries it was embroiled in dynastic disputes. It became known as the Pirate Coast as raiders based there harassed foreign shipping, although both European and Arab navies patrolled the area from the 17th century into the 19th century. Early British expeditions to protect the India trade from raiders at Ras al-Khaimah led to campaigns against that headquarters and other harbors along the coast in 1819. The next year, a general peace treaty was signed to which all the principal sheikhs of the coast adhered. Raids continued intermittently until 1835, when the sheikhs agreed not to engage in hostilities at sea. In 1853, they signed a treaty with the United Kingdom , under which the sheikhs (the "Trucial Sheikhdoms") agreed to a "perpetual maritime truce." It was enforced by the United Kingdom , and disputes among sheikhs were referred to the British for settlement.
Primarily in reaction to the ambitions of other European countries, the United Kingdom and the Trucial Sheikhdoms established closer bonds in an 1892 treaty, similar to treaties entered into by the U.K. with other Gulf principalities. The sheikhs agreed not to dispose of any territory except to the United Kingdom and not to enter into relationships with any foreign government other than the United Kingdom without its consent. In return, the British promised to protect the Trucial Coast from all aggression by sea and to help out in case of land attack.
In 1955, the United Kingdom sided with Abu Dhabi in the latter's dispute with Saudi Arabia over the Buraimi Oasis and other territory to the south. A 1974 agreement between Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia would have settled the Abu Dhabi-Saudi border dispute; however, the agreement has yet to be ratified by the U.A.E. Government. The border with Oman also remains officially unsettled, but the two governments agreed to delineate the border in May 1999.
In 1968, the U.K. announced its decision, reaffirmed in March 1971, to end the treaty relationships with the seven Trucial Sheikhdoms which had been, together with Bahrain and Qatar , under British protection. The nine attempted to form a union of Arab emirates, but by mid-1971 they were unable to agree on terms of union, even though the termination date of the British treaty relationship was the end of 1971. Bahrain became independent in August and Qatar in September 1971. When the British-Trucial Sheikhdoms treaty expired on December 1, 1971, they became fully independent. On December 2, 1971, six of them entered into a union called the United Arab Emirates . The seventh, Ras al-Khaimah, joined in early 1972.
The U.A.E. sent forces to liberate Kuwait during the 1990-91 Gulf War.
In 2004, the U.A.E.'s first and only president, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, died. His eldest son Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan succeeded him as Ruler of Abu Dhabi. In accordance with the Constitution, the U.A.E.'s Supreme Council of Rulers elected Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan as U.A.E. Federal President. Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan succeeded Khalifa as Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. In January 2006, Sheikh Maktum bin Rashid Al Maktum, U.A.E. Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, passed away and was replaced by his brother, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Minister of Defense. On February 9, 2006, the U.A.E. announced a cabinet reshuffle.
Administratively, the U.A.E. is a loose federation of seven emirates, each with its own ruler. The pace at which local government in each emirate evolves from traditional to modern is set primarily by the ruler. Under the provisional constitution of 1971, each emirate reserves considerable powers, including control over mineral rights (notably oil) and revenues. In this milieu, federal powers have developed slowly. The constitution established the positions of President (Chief of State) and Vice President, each serving 5-year terms; a Council of Ministers, led by a Prime Minister (head of government); a supreme council of rulers; and a 40-member National Assembly, a consultative body whose members are appointed by the emirate rulers.
Principal Government Officials
President, Ruler of Abu Dhabi--Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Vice President, Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, Ruler of Dubai--Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Deputy Prime Minister--Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed al Nahyan
Deputy Prime Minister--Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed al Nahyan
Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince--Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Minister of Foreign Affairs--Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Minister of Finance and Industry--Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Minister of Economy--Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi
Minister of Interior--Major Gen. Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Minister of Justice--Mohammed Nakhira Al Daheri
Minister of Energy--Mohammed bin Dha'en Al Hamili
Minister of Higher Education--Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan
Minister of Education--Dr. Hanif Hassan
Minister of State for Financial and Industrial Affairs--Dr. Mohammed Khalfan Bin Kharbash
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs--Mohammed Hussain Al Sha'ali
Minister of Federal National Council Affairs--Dr. Anwar Mohammed Gargash
Ambassador to the United States--Saqr Ghobash (designate)
Ambassador to the United Nations--Abd al-Aziz Bin Nasir al-Shamsi
The U.A.E. maintains an embassy in the United States at 3522 International Court, NW , Washington , DC , 20008 (tel. 202-243-2400). The U.A.E. Mission to the UN is located at 747 3rd Avenue , 36th Floor, New York , NY 10017 (tel. 212-371-0480).
The relative political and financial influence of each emirate is reflected in the allocation of positions in the federal government. The ruler of Abu Dhabi , whose emirate is the U.A.E.'s major oil producer, is president of the U.A.E. The ruler of Dubai , which is the U.A.E.'s commercial center, is vice president and prime minister.
Since achieving independence in 1971, the U.A.E. has worked to strengthen its federal institutions. Nonetheless, each emirate still retains substantial autonomy, and progress toward greater federal integration has slowed in recent years. A basic concept in the U.A.E. Government's development as a federal system is that a significant percentage of each emirate's revenues should be devoted to the U.A.E. central budget.
The U.A.E. has no political parties. There is talk of steps toward democratic government, but nothing concrete has emerged. The rulers hold power on the basis of their dynastic position and their legitimacy in a system of tribal consensus. Rapid modernization, enormous strides in education, and the influx of a large foreign population have changed the face of the society but have not fundamentally altered this traditional political system.
The Trucial Oman Scouts, long the symbol of public order on the coast and commanded by British officers, were turned over to the U.A.E. as its defense forces in 1971. The U.A.E. armed forces, consisting of 65,500 troops, are headquartered in Abu Dhabi and are primarily responsible for the defense of the seven emirates.
The U.A.E. military relies heavily on troop forces from other Arab countries and Pakistan . The officer corps, however, is composed almost exclusively of U.A.E. nationals. The air force is linked into a joint air defense system with the other six national of the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) aimed at protecting the airspace of the allied states.
The U.A.E. air force has about 4,000 personnel. The air force has begun receiving the first of its 80 advanced U.S. F-16 multirole fighter aircraft. Other equipment includes French Mirage 2000-9s, British Hawk aircraft, 36 transport aircraft and U.S. Apache and French Puma helicopters. The U.A.E. has taken delivery of two of five Triad I-Hawk batteries. The U.A.E. navy is small--about 2,500 personnel--and maintains 12 well-equipped coastal patrol boats and 8 missile crafts. Although primarily concerned with coastal defense, the navy is currently expanding and modernizing its force to include blue water capabilities.
The U.A.E. contributes to the continued security and stability of the Gulf and the Straits of Hormuz. It is a leading partner in the campaign against terrorism, providing assistance in the military, diplomatic, and financial arenas since September 11, 2001. The U.A.E. military currently provides humanitarian assistance to Iraq .
Prior to the first exports of oil in 1962, the U.A.E. economy was dominated by pearl production, fishing, agriculture, and herding. Since the rise of oil prices in 1973, however, petroleum has dominated the economy, accounting for most of its export earnings and providing significant opportunities for investment. The U.A.E. has huge proven oil reserves, estimated at 98.8 billion barrels in 2003, with gas reserves estimated at (212 trillion cubic feet); at present production rates, these supplies would last well over 150 years.
In 2005, the U.A.E. produced about 2.5 million barrels of oil per day--of which Abu Dhabi produced approximately 94%--with Dubai , and Sharjah to a much lesser extent, producing the rest.
Major increases in imports occurred in manufactured goods, machinery, and transportation equipment, which together accounted for 70% of total imports. Another important foreign exchange earner, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority--which controls the investments of Abu Dhabi , the wealthiest emirate--manages an estimated $250 billion in overseas investments.
More than 200 factories operate at the Jebel Ali complex in Dubai , which includes a deep-water port and a free trade zone for manufacturing and distribution in which all goods for re-export or transshipment enjoy a 100% duty exemption. A major power plant with associated water desalination units, an aluminum smelter, and a steel fabrication unit are prominent facilities in the complex.
Except in the free trade zone, the U.A.E. requires at least 51% local citizen ownership in all businesses operating in the country as part of its attempt to place Emiratis into leadership positions.
As a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the U.A.E. participates in the wide range of GCC activities that focus on economic issues. These include regular consultations and development of common policies covering trade, investment, banking and finance, transportation, telecommunications, and other technical areas, including protection of intellectual property rights.
The U.A.E. is a member of the United Nations and the Arab League and has established diplomatic relations with more than 60 countries, including the U.S. , Japan , Russia , the People's Republic of China , and most western European countries. It has played a moderate role in the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries, the United Nations, and the GCC.
Substantial development assistance has increased the U.A.E.'s stature among recipient states. Most of this foreign aid (in excess of $15 billion) has been to Arab and Muslim countries.
Following Iraq 's 1990 invasion and attempted annexation of Kuwait , the U.A.E. has sought to rely on the GCC, the United States , and other Western allies for its security. The U.A.E. believes that the Arab League needs to be restructured to become a viable institution and would like to increase strength and interoperability of the GCC defense forces.
The U.A.E. is a member of the following international organizations: UN and several of its specialized agencies (ICAO, ILO, UPU, WHO, WIPO); World Bank, IMF, Arab League, Organization of the Islamic Conference, Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries, and the Non-Aligned Movement.
The United States has enjoyed friendly relations with the U.A.E. since 1971. Private commercial ties, especially in petroleum, have developed into friendly government-to-government ties which include security assistance. The breadth, depth, and quality of U.S.-U.A.E. relations increased dramatically as a result of the U.S.-led coalition's campaign to end the Iraqi occupation of Kuwait . In 2002, the U.S. and the U.A.E. launched a strategic partnership dialogue covering virtually every aspect of the relationship. The U.A.E. has been a key partner in the War on Terror. The United States was the third country to establish formal diplomatic relations with the U.A.E. and has had an ambassador resident in the U.A.E. since 1974.
Principal U.S. Officials
Ambassador-- Michele J. Sison
Deputy Chief of Mission--Martin Quinn
Political Officer—Al Magleby
Economic Officer--Oliver John
Consular Officer--Robert Dolce
Management Officer--Debra Smoker-Ali
Public Affairs Officer--Hilary Olsin-Windecker
Commercial Officer--Christian Reed
U.S. Embassy mailing address--PO Box 4009, Abu Dhabi; tel: (971) (2) 414-2200, PAO (971)(2) 414-2410; fax: (971)(2) 414-2603; Commercial Office: (971)(2) 414-2304; fax: (971)(2) 414-2228; Consul General in Dubai --Jason L. Davis; PO Box 9343; tel: (971) (4) 311-6000; fax: (971)(4) 311-6166, Commercial Office: (971)(4) 311-6149).


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Seeking input from current and recent private school parents
Published: Friday, March 8, 2013 at 7:25 p.m.
Last Modified: Friday, March 8, 2013 at 7:25 p.m.
The Star-Banner is working on a story about the private school market in Marion County after Shores Christian Academy shut its doors and Hale Academy announced it would also end this school year.
The Star-Banner is looking to interview parents whose:
- Children once attended a private school and now attend public school.
- Children attended private school and now are home-schooled or attending a charter school.
- Children attend Hale Academy and are now enrolling them in another private school.
- Children attends Hale Academy and are enrolling them in public school.
We would also like to interview parents of former Shores Christian Academy students about where they ended up enrolling their children after that school closed.
If interested, please contact reporter Joe Callahan at 867-4113 or at firstname.lastname@example.com. In the voice mail or email, please leave your phone number and the best time to reach you on Sunday, March 10, or during the weekday this week through Thursday .
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