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•••Scripted series premiere: "Last Tango in Halifax," 8 p.m. Sunday, PBS (BBC drama about former sweethearts reunited after 60 years).Other series premieres: "The Customer is Always Right?" 10 p.m. Thursday, OWN (customers get a week to try revamping struggling national brands); "Hello Ross," 10 p.m. Friday, E! (pop culture talk show with Leno's former "Ross the Intern"); "Miami Monkey," 10 p.m. Sunday, VH1 ("Mob Wives" spin-off); "The Million Second Quiz," 8 p.m. Monday, NBC (trivia game show taking place inside around the clock for 11.57 days); "The Arsenio Hall Show," 11:30 p.m. Monday, Fox (late-night talk show); "Snake Salvation," 9 p.m. Tuesday, National Geographic (non-W.Va. snake-handling preachers); "Too Young To Marry?" 10 p.m. Wednesday, Oxygen (four-part series on teens planning to wed).Season premieres: "Tamar & Vince," 9 p.m. Thursday, WE; "Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team," 9 p.m. Friday, CMT; "David Tutera: Unveiled," 9 p.m. Saturday, WE (preceded by "My Fair Wedding" special at 8 p.m.); "Sons of Anarchy," 10 p.m. Tuesday, FX (90 minutes); "The X Factor," 8 p.m. Wednesday, Fox (new judges Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio join Simon Cowell and Demi Lovato).
Anger on social media swamps A&E over 'Glades' cancellation
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- I'll be honest. I didn't really have much of a column for this week. I was going to write about how it's almost time for the fall season to start and cover the few big network happenings this week.Then, while I was compiling the weekly listings, I watched last week's episode of "The Glades."It was the season finale, and it was a HUGE cliffhanger (which I won't spoil for even bigger slowpokes than me). It involved the fate of a major character in the time leading up to Jim and Callie's wedding.The episode originally aired Monday, Aug. 26. Six days later, on Sept. 1, A&E canceled the show.I howled with rage when, after seeing the episode, I read the news. It's not that I'm devastated the show is over; I am just furious that it ended -- or rather, didn't -- like it did.The action was leading up to a wedding; is there a more perfect ending than that? Had it ended that way, I would have shrugged and thought, "Well, it had a good run," but since it didn't, I'm left thinking, "Really?! Four seasons of loyal viewing, and this is how you repay the fans, A&E?"I understand TV is a business and it's all about the money, so if something's not making enough of it, it's got to go. However, when a show's been on for several seasons, it would be nice for the network to have even the teensiest bit of respect for the viewers.Sure, the writers are partially to blame since they chose to go the cliffhanger route. But clearly, they must have felt at least fairly secure in their renewal odds, or I doubt they'd have chosen the path they did, especially in this case, where there was such a perfect option for an ending readily available.Maybe before filming concluded, the network suits could have said to the show, "Hey, your ratings aren't so hot this season. Maybe you shouldn't plan too far ahead." Or, even better, just come right out with it and make a decision with enough time for the show to craft a proper ending -- or at least re-tool what it's already got to make it as satisfying as possible.I've been extremely lucky in recent years that two of my favorite shows -- "Chuck" and "Breaking Bad" -- have ended knowing that they were done and thus able to go out on their terms. As sad as I am at their end, I am extremely grateful that they weren't just abruptly cut off.It seems like within the past two years, more and more long-running shows have headed into their last seasons with the knowledge that it is the final season, and I think that's how it should be. Even if it ends up only being a half season, give them a chance to plot a proper exit.That way, when the final credits roll, fans still may not like the ending, but at least they can hate it knowing it was the one chosen for them by the show and not foisted on them by the network.Returning: "Six Little McGhees," 10 p.m. Saturday, OWN.Series finale: "Do No Harm," 10 p.m. Saturday, NBC (turns out there was one more episode after last week's original billed finale).Season finales: "Wilfred," 10 p.m. Thursday, FX; "Mistresses," 9 p.m. Monday, ABC; "Breaking Pointe," 9 p.m. Monday, CW; "So You Think You Can Dance?" 8 p.m. Tuesday, Fox; "Rizzoli & Isles," 9 p.m. Tuesday, TNT (midseason finale); "Dance Moms," 8 p.m. Tuesday, Lifetime; "Who Do You Think You Are?" 9 p.m. Tuesday, TLC ("Big Bang Theory's" Jim Parsons); "Master Chef," 9 p.m. Wednesday, Fox; "Royal Pains," 9 p.m. Wednesday, USA; "Camp," 10 p.m. Wednesday, NBC (likely series finale).Specials: "Teach," 8 p.m. Friday, CBS (year-in-the-life documentary and star-studded teacher celebration); "American Masters: Billie Jean King," 8 p.m. Tuesday, PBS; "Hero Dogs of 9 /11," 8 p.m. Tuesday, Animal Planet; "9 /11 Firehouse," 8 p.m. Wednesday, Discovery (NYC firefighters recall the attacks); "Nova: Ground Zero Supertower," 9 p.m. Wednesday, PBS (building One World Trade Center and the National September 11 Memorial Museum); "The President's Gatekeepers," 9 p.m. Wednesday, Discovery (two-night, four-hour documentary with all 20 living chiefs of staff).Film of note: "Metropolis," 8 p.m. Friday, TCM.Of note: "Parks and Recreation" starts in syndication at 8 p.m. Monday on WGN. It will air in primetime 8-11 p.m. Monday, 9-11 p.m. Tuesday and 9:30-11 p.m. Wednesday before settling into its regular 9-10 p.m. Monday slot. It also airs 12:30-1:30 a.m. every Monday through Saturday.Reach Amy Robinson at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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To the editor:
Many times a person convicted of a felony is sent to prison to serve his time. Often, when released, they find themselves right back in prison.
In 2010, there were over 2 million individuals classified as felons in the United States. How is it that the United States of America, a country so rich in so many resources, allows so many of our own citizens to fall by the wayside? I say this because we incarcerate individuals, they pay their debt to society but when released, many felons are unable to find work to take care of their families; so, unfortunately, many felons go back to the same iniquitous behavior that landed them in prison in the first place.
When is America going to wake up and realize our brothers and sisters � felons or not � need help. They need a second chance � not to be ostracized, judged or not given a fair chance to redeem themselves in the eyes of their fellow Americans.
How can we expect someone to better themselves and become law-abiding citizens?
Everyone makes mistakes, and I feel that society should not judge or penalize someone for mistakes they may have made when they were young or just not in their right frame of mind.
Felons are Americans, too, and they should have the same rights as everyone else around them.
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Thrifty Sally's puts new spin on old junk
Published: Monday, September 23, 2013 at 12:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at 12:38 p.m.
There is junk and then there is "junque" according to Sherry Hayes of Welcome. She has opened Thrifty Sally's Junque Boutique on Old Highway 52 across from North Davidson High School to demonstrate the difference. She said that her husband came up the name when they discussed how they wanted something a little bit grander than an ordinary junk shop.
"We have many unique and unusual items for sale, but we don't sell any old junk," said Hayes. "That is why its called a boutique to differentiate between the unusual and merely unwanted. Plus we wanted a name that was catchy."
Hayes says that she decided to open the shop after the death of her father-in-law and after another family moved from a big house to a smaller house. She says that she suddenly became the owner of household items belonging to family members and didn't know what to do with it. Rather than storing all the items, Hayes decided to open a shop and sell as much of it as she could.
"It was a good time to open a shop," said Hayes.
Although she still has a full time job, Hayes husband owns his own business and can help out during the daytime hours. She relieves him for the evening hours and on the weekend.
Just as the name suggests, Thrifty Sally's has just about everything. They have clothing, furniture, knick-knacks, vintage items and more. There is one room devoted to nothing but Christmas items, another room is strictly jewelry. They also sell concrete artwork such as bird feeders and bird baths.
"We have everything you would ever want at yard sale prices," she said.
Hayes says that she does not sell items on consignment at this point because it is too time consuming. Although she does accept donations of items on Friday evenings and would be willing to purchase "certain" things, such as left over yard sale items.
Thrifty Sally's Junque Boutique officially opened on Sept. 6. Hayes says they are hoping to have a grand opening event, but the details of how and when has not been decided at this time.
Thrifty Sally's Junque Boutique is located at 7314 Old U.S. Highway 52 in Welcome. They are open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Their Facebook page is www.facebook.com/pages/Thrifty-Sallys-Junque-Boutique/387264278066434. For more information call 345-4524
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I have bowhunted whitetail in NC for several years with a 10 yr old Buckmaster and I never shoot over 35 yds even though I can consistently hit a pie plate at 40 yds. I have not tried 50.
Now that I am starting to hunt out West I am thinking of upgrading my bow to extend my range out to 50-60 yds.
Here's the kicker: I almost always buy things used. So, what is the best used bow for Western bowhunting for under $400? I realize prices vary.
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SHOT Show opens amid cries for more gun control
LAS VEGAS — On a very cold, blustery day in the Nevada desert, one that more than symbolized liberal America's growing chill toward guns, the SHOT Show opened here Monday for media at the Boulder City Pistol & Rifle Range.
I'm not sure what those "Preppers" or "Doomsdayers" are readying for in terms of a gunfire onslaught that will mark the end civilization as we know it, but the sounds of gun report at this media day at the range must be what they envision. The day at the range, split into morning and afternoon sessions, involved hundreds of men and women simultaneously firing every legal gun imaginable at targets from 10 yards to several hundred yards out. There were pistols, shotguns, modern sporting rifles, aka "assault rifles," even the latest in crossbows. Nearly 1,300 registered for the shoot, but far less braved the cold, windy conditions that even sent hardened vendors for cover and warmth before the afternoon session commenced.
I had never fired an AR-15, a modern sporting rifle, so I visited the Slide Fire Solutions range and tried one. I received some tips and instruction on gun handling from Slide Fire's Joe Green, and then blasted holes into a Zombie-painted target 20 yards away or so.
There is far more to shooting the AR-15 than any gun I ever fired. It's not a gun I'll likely ever own, especially in California, but the thing is, I don't have a need for one. The shotguns and rifles I own are enough for the hunting I do. If it came time to protect my family, I would hope those guns would be enough. But I do get why someone would own an AR-15. I do get now why they love plinking things with them just for recreation. Of course I'll never get why a psychopath would be able to get one and kill kids. But if there ever was an emergency or a situation where law enforcement might not get there in time, the AR-15 or its cousin guns would be very effective for someone who needed to protect himself or his family from one or more intruders. I wouldn't want to take that right away from any other gun owner. As hunters and gun owners, we're in it together.
And if ever a show brings ALL gun owners together, it's the SHOT Show. SHOT stands for the Shooting Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show, and after a day at the range for the media, the show officially opened Tuesday at the Sands Expo and Convention Center. The largest trade show of its kind in the world will draw over 60,000 to Las Vegas. It runs, or should we say, shoots, through Friday.
Anyone who has any major role with guns is here for this monstrous 35th Anniversary Show that covers three levels of the Venetian Hotel and adjoining convention center. It draws gun buyers and enthusiasts from all 50 states and from all over the world, 100 different countries in all. There are gear makers and just about any service surrounding target shooting, hunting, outdoor and law enforcement. One booth might be loaded with waterfowl hunters wanting to see the latest in shotguns, while another will draw law enforcement looking for the newest wrinkle on their favorite automatic guns.
The exhibit floor covers 630,000 net square feet has 12.5 miles of aisles for manufacturers and distributors of firearms, ammunition, gun safes, gun locks and cases, optics, shooting range equipment, targets, training and safety equipment, hunting accessories, law enforcement equipment, hearing and eye protection, tree stands, scents and lures, cutlery, GPS systems, holsters, apparel, leather goods, game calls and decoys.


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302 – An Interesting Rebuild of an Old English Clock by E. J. Tyler
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1967 Chevy Camaro - Affordably FlatWritten by on August 15, 2011 We Show You the Cheapest Way To Paint Your Hot Rod Satin Black
A satin-black finish can be done on the cheap and looks tough on virtually any vehicle. OK, maybe not a Prius, but anything else. Stealing a trend from hot rodders, even the car manufacturers are flattening the skins of everything from concept to production cars, and the Japanese and Euro-car crowd are "murdering out" their rides with satin-black wraps. For a long time, you only had one choice for flat black, and that was lacquer primer, which was no good for covering sanding scratches, and it faded after about 10 minutes. There are better options for flat black these days.
If you still want to go with a flat-black primer, we suggest using a product such as PPG DP90, which is a nonsanding epoxy primer. It's fairly expensive, but it's a good temporary fix, as primers are never a good long-term alternative. You can also use regular basecoat/clearcoat paint and add a flattening agent to provide the satin finish. While this is the best long-term option, it costs just as much as a full-blown paintjob, which sort of defeats the purpose of flat black. The best of both worlds turns out to be the cheapest of all options, and it's unbelievably easy to apply. It's made by Rust-Oleum and can be bought at any major hardware store.
We didn't use the regular Rust-Oleum Protective Enamel that we used for the brush-and-roller paintjob in our story "$98 Paint Job" in the July '07 issue. Instead, we used the High Performance Protective Enamel from the Rust-Oleum professional line, which comes in many colors, including flat black. This is not a primer but a straight, oil-based, enamel/paint blend, which means it does not use a catalyst. If you're familiar with bodywork and paint, you know this isn't exactly the best automotive paint on the market, but it's definitely easy to work with, and how can you argue with the price? It's super cheap at $26.88 a gallon (at our local store) and uses acetone for thinner (11⁄2 to 2 pints per gallon), so be prepared to hand over another 7 bucks for that. After tax, you're looking at about $35 in paint materials, so this is undoubtedly the cheapest form of flat black on the market.
We found a suitable car for our test—a '67 Camaro that had a decent paintjob but after a few years of neglect had several small problem areas that needed to be fixed. It had a few blisters in the lead-covered seam that attaches the roof skin to the B-pillars as well as a few other dings here and there. After repairing the known issues, we spot-primed the car with two coats of urethane 2k primer, leaving most of the weathered paint untouched. The enamel paint is very mild, meaning it can be applied over any kind of paint or primer, be it urethane-, lacquer- or, enamel-based.
After allowing the primer to cure overnight, we block-sanded the entire car with 220-grit wet-or-dry sandpaper. Yet another advantage of the Rust-Oleum enamel is its incredible ability to cover sanding scratches, so we didn't go any finer than 220 during the paint prep. We could've easily hand-sanded the body panels, but blocking helps level out any ripples or minor flaws in the bodywork, so it's generally a step worth taking, even for flat black. Moving on to the painting process, we left the car mostly assembled, choosing to remove only the hood. This way, each panel got a uniform coat, and it went along with our time-saving, budget-minded theme.
When it came time to lay down the materials, we applied two coats of paint, allowing a 15-minute flash time between coats. We were a bit alarmed at first because this stuff looks awful as you spray it on; it has a fairly thick base and it isn't really designed to lay down slick, like regular automotive paint. Fearlessly pulling the trigger, we hammered it on there and checked on it periodically as it dried to see how quickly it changed from shiny to flat. In a 70-degree spray booth, it took well over four hours to completely flatten out to the desired low-gloss look. Even at that point, the paint was not dry to the touch, so we let it cure overnight before un-taping it. From there, we let it sit for a week or so before exposing it to the elements. Water spots can sometimes be a problem with flat black, but if you dry the car shortly after washing it, it shouldn't be an issue.
Overall, with a total investment of around $100 (including sandpaper, miscellaneous supplies, and paint, but not including the paint gun and compressor), we're extremely happy with the results. Going from bland, copper paint to a slick coat of flat black certainly added sinister appeal to this Camaro, so there's no doubt it will have the same effect on your project car.
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The tricky part of any paintjob is the doorjambs. Since it's common to use silicone-based cleaners on interior components, it's important to clean the doorjambs thoroughly to prevent adhesion problems, such as fisheye. We used automotive-grade wax and grease remover and didn't have any issues.When it comes to masking the car, there are no shortcuts. You need to outline the areas with 3⁄4-inch masking tape, then fill them in with masking paper. With a quick flat-black job, disassembling the entire car isn't necessary, so remove the easy stuff, like door handles, and simply tape up the windows.Ask any painter about masking doorjambs and he'll tell you how much he hates doing it. Take the time to do this right and you'll avoid the trouble of cleaning overspray from the interior components.After wiping the entire car with wax and grease remover (especially the doorjambs, as silicone-based cleaners are commonly used on interior components, killing the paint's adhesion), we rubbed it down with a tack cloth to pick up any lint or other debris from the surface. Then it was time to start laying down the paint—you can see how well it covers, even on the first coat.We used a Sata HVLP spray gun with a 1.4mm tip, but this paint works well with any type of gun. Always remember to wear a respirator, even if you're in a well-ventilated area, like a spray booth.The mixture of paint and thinner determines how quickly the paint dries (the greater the amount of thinner, the faster it dries). The goal is to keep everything uniform, from mixing procedures to how heavily you apply the paint. This is important for painting pieces like the hood, where the texture matches the rest of the car when the paint dries.If you have any experience spraying primer or paint with a spray gun, you can lay down a killer flat-black paintjob with this dirt-cheap Rust-Oleum paint. It looks bad while it's shiny, but no matter how slick you lay it on, the end result is the same—a perfectly smooth, flat-black finish.After allowing the materials to cure for a week or so, it was safe to wash the car and see how the flat-black treatment worked on this '67 Camaro. We dig the new look and couldn't be happier with our overall investment of $129.14. We used this same paint on another car a few years ago and it sat outside uncovered for six months at one point. It suffered only slight fading, though the flat paint will water-spot if you don't dry it off immediately. HRM


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Washington, DC (Sports Network) - Evander Kane tallied a goal and an assist,
and Tobias Enstrom added a trio of helpers on Tuesday night, as the Winnipeg
Jets spoiled the Washington Capitals' home opener with a 4-2 triumph at
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Andrew Ladd, Blake Wheeler and Jim Slater each scored once, while Ondrej
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lockout-shortened season.
Matt Hendricks and Troy Brouwer recorded a goal apiece and Braden Holtby was
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Wave Expansion Board
A.The purpose of the SRX-Series Wave Expansion Boards is to offer owners of SRX-compatible instruments a user-expandable palette of high-quality tone colors, giving them an ever-broadening arsenal of sounds to use in their musical creations. Though some SRX-Series Expansion Boards may have patches that share the same names (as patches found in the
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Though any two patches in the same general category (such as piano or strings) may sound somewhat similar, you'll most often find that one suits your musical needs better than the other. Also, don't forget that you're free to combine any of the SRX waveforms with the built-in waveforms to create your own entirely new patches.
We recognize, however, that sound choice is a personal one. Therefore, we suggest you go to your local Roland dealer and try out some of the SRX-Series Wave Expansion Boards with the Roland Synthesizers, and decide for yourself whether they suit your musical needs.


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That's pretty impressive. I always hated the look of the Palladium world because it seemed too unnaturally round and page-filling. I like what you've done with it; nothing too extreme, just enough to make it look realistic. Nice work!
I submit for you critique/suggestions, Phagrea.
Using Arsheesh's most excellent tutorial, this is where I am at with my map, since I figure it's time to move from the tutorial page...
I down-adjusted the land bumps to smooth the non-mountains out a bit as they looked a bit...wonky. I'm going to be doing the climate layers and land shadowing steps next.
This is an upgrade to my lousy hand drawn maps of the Palladium world, with an addition from an excellent map I saw online. I'd always wanted to pull the area that was the western empire away from the land and had actually traced the original map and made adjustments that way. Now I can do it digitally! I'm pretty excited about this, especially after Arsheesh pointed out where I'd made my error(s) and I got the image you see. Thanks again, Arsheesh!
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That's pretty impressive. I always hated the look of the Palladium world because it seemed too unnaturally round and page-filling. I like what you've done with it; nothing too extreme, just enough to make it look realistic. Nice work!
Thank you, very much!
Looking good so far Kaelin. You know what's ironic? I've just been commissioned by a Paladium fan to redo the world map in the Eriond style. Life is full of little quirks ain't it?
Heh, that is rather ironic. I'd love to see it when you have it finished. I've had a lot of fun working on this and hope to have another view added soon. Work seems to have a way of cutting into the fun things in life...
Oh, my god! Look at this! Look at this! Drop what you are doing, and come and just stare at this!
You know how to move an aging man's soul. A sacred touch, this one has. Unleash the Kraken that is your talent. May its oceans heave. May its mountains slumber in glorious antiquity, though at present, they are in need of more work.
The texture is sweet to the taste. Oh, I want to see this one populated with detail, etched with intricacies of every sort. Why do those mountain ranges sport a g-string of snow, though? Very amateurish, that aspect of this map is. It is not powdered sugar - it is snow. Therefore, bequeath this world the bigger flakes that it deserves. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. Where are its poles? Has it none? All the more important, then, for the snow to be treated to a grander role.
The texture is magnificent. Very appetizing. It leaves me wanting more.
The map is of a continent, so unfortunately, the pole of the north is nearest, the southern, more distant. The land mass is roughly 2/3 the size of North America, if that helps give an idea of its size.
I have to agree, there should be more snow in the mountain regions and shall work dilligently to enlist the services of Jack Frost to appease.
I appreciate the praise! Unfortunately, I've not been able to work on this in the last few days but shall be hard at work over the weekend and should have something up then.


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Promoting Yourself Through Social Media - St. Cloud
Using social media in promoting your artistic business, journey, or life can be useful and and an inexpensive way to raise awareness and customers. How you use it, and not use it, can be instrumental to your long term goals.
Get tips and advice about the use of social media from Heidi Jeub, artist and Executive Director of Visual Arts Minnesota. She will present a program at the St. Cloud Public Library, Wednesday, April 17 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. in the Bremer Community Room. Brought to you by Heidi Jeub and Visual Arts Minnesota.


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What is Being Done About Medical Billing Fraud?
November 19, 2012 in health care costs, Health Insurance, Insurance Bills, Medical Care, Member Stories
Over the last few years, healthcare insurers have been focusing on fraud detection. Their efforts have been undertaken with the cooperation of the National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association (NHCAA). The increasing numbers of suspected fraudulent medical claims are related to the economy, legislative attempts to help the consumer and general changes in ethical behavior. Also, a real danger exists because when medical service providers and attorneys are working in cahoots with fraudsters, prescribed treatment can be unnecessary and may even cause harm to patients.
The property and casualty insurance industry is also stepping up to implement fraud control. That's because a significant amount of healthcare fraud starts with an incident related to property casualty insurance. For example, in the New York City area, about one in five no-fault auto insurance claims appear to contain elements of fraud. In addition, as much as one in three claims appear to be inflated.
Recently the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NCIB) asked leading property/casualty insurers to participate in a project to analyze medical billing data and place it in a single database. It is hoped that the ongoing participation of these insurers on supplying data for this project will enable the industry to be aware of emerging trends regarding potential fraud around medical billing. Read the rest of this entry →


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I was flying home from Kazistan to Des Moines and I grabbed the airline mag and looked for the rating of steakhouses I could go to that night. Alas, there was no Iowa steakhouse listing and I was lost as to where to go.
Can a CF fan help me out?
Rube's ftw. Seriously though. The main one in Montour is the best but that's probably not an option for you. There is another Rube's west of DM on I-80 at the Booneville/Adel exit, about 10 miles west of the western suburbs. Go there.
Yeah TOAST!!!
Yep, Rubes. Go to Montour if possible.
Third for Rubes
IMO Rubes has went downhill the last 10 years or so. That Place in Conrad is the best around with unbelievably low prices.
Rubes is #1 on the list. Johnny's Italian Steakhouse is also pretty good. I recommend the Drunken Steak marinated in Sam Adams.
Just an FYI, Rubes has burger night on Monday nights (at least in Montour). $7 for one of the best burgers you'll ever have. Check it out sometime.
Is that in Waukee?
What are the best side dishes they are known for? In NY I like asparagus and also the potatos and onion straws.
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IMO Rubes has went downhill the last 10 years or so. That Place in Conrad is the best around with unbelievably low prices.
Montour is still really good. That Place is also very good. I had one of the best steaks ever at 801 Grand, but paid a good price for that steak.
Of course if you want to go high dollar, there is always Flemings or 801.
The 801 Steak and Chop House.
Reasonable - Iowa Beef Steak House, Latin King
Expensive but VERY good - Flemings, 801
I had one of the best T-bones I've ever had at 801 last fall.
Expensive...but worth it.
Excessive intake of alcohol, we all know, kills brain cells, but naturally it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine. That's why you always feel smarter after a few beers.
Isn't Rubes a Grill-it-Yourself place? I don't see the point in paying $20 to drive somewhere and grill a steak, when I can go to the butcher, get a great cut of meat and grill on my porch. The beer is much cheaper at my porch.
If I go out for a steak, Iowa Beef, ftw.
In 1984, I was hospitalized for approaching perfection.
Do they serve planked fish because the woman I work for won't eat anywhere (except breakfast) where they don't offer a planked whitefish. She is strange but she pays me well so I must work hard at finding a good restaurant with planked fish. The funny thing is, she seldom orders it. Its just a standard she holds me to.
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This study demonstrates that DPI is capable of detecting protein structural change induced by small molecule ligand binding. [© Sebastian Kaulitzki - Fotolia.com]
The current biophysics toolbox is composed of a number of well-established methods that are continuously being enriched by novel techniques that are higher throughput to further our mechanistic understanding of low molecular weight drug candidates (Ottl J. Biophysics/label-free assays in hit discovery and verification. In M Cooper, LM Mayr (eds), Label-free Technologies for Drug Discovery. Wiley; 2011, pp. 155–169). Among the available biophysical methods, a number of techniques are based on biosensors where ligand interactions with immobilized biological molecules are monitored. Biosensor-based techniques vary in type and instrument design within each type, and they are gaining traction due to their label-free nature and the ability to provide real-time data (Daghestani et al., Sensors 2010;10:9630–9646).
A long-standing and perhaps one of the most widely used biosensor-based techniques is surface plasmon resonance (SPR). First demonstrated in the late 1960s and commercialized in the 1990s, SPR utilizes single transverse magnetic (TM) polarization for detection of binding events. In contrast, a more recently introduced evanescent technique (commercialized in 2000), dual polarization interferometry (DPI), allows measurements in both the TM and transverse electric (TE) modes, thus providing information not only on changes in refractive index but also in thickness. As a result, DPI offers the opportunity to probe structural changes that occur during binding in addition to the kinetics of the interactions.
Potentially, DPI could meet the challenging need to monitor the real-time interplay between binding mode of action (MoA) and structural change. In the past, DPI has been successfully shown to detect protein structural changes upon ion binding, such as Zn2+ (Fresquet et al., J Biol Chem 2007;282:34634). Herein, using calmodulin (CaM) as a model system, Coan et al.* demonstrated that DPI was capable of detecting protein structural change induced by small molecule ligand binding.
The authors first examined the immobilized CaM system by performing CaCl2 injections with its final concentration ranging from 3.9 to 500 μM (see Figure 1). By using MgCl2 injection in the same range to account for bulk effect and to eliminate nonspecific binding effect, the authors deduced a KD value for CaM-Ca2+ in the range of 14–34 μM. Given that CaM contains four high-affinity Ca2+ binding sites, the authors further attributed the relatively low affinity (literature value: 1–10 μM) to the simplicity of the one-site binding model that was used to fit the data. The authors monitored signal changes by injecting a known CaM ligand, trifluoperazine (TFP) (see Figure 2) (along with a known nonbinder 5-hydroxytryptophan, which failed to exhibit any binding response).
Despite the limited solubility, a single digit micromolar KD value, comparable to literature reports, was derived from the concentration range tested (0.625–10 μM). In addition, an approximate 2:1 stoichiometry was estimated based on the max mass response. The discrepancies in stoichiometry between the one obtained in this study and some previously reported values could be linked to the manner the protein was immobilized (undirected in this case vs. directed strategies).
Overall, this case study illustrated that DPI could report and distinguish protein conformational change upon binding to small molecule ligands or ions that acted through different MoA. The detection of binding event possessing a high size ratio (protein:ion > 400) once again highlights the sensitivity of the technique, while the capability to reliably determine KD for small molecule binders further extends the technique to its less frequently tapped arena. Since CaM is a relatively well-characterized protein (see for example Bornhop et al., Science 2007;317:1732–1736) and is known for its substantial structural rearrangement upon binding, it would be interesting to apply DPI to a broad range of targets, especially those that may undergo small or even subtle ligand-induced structural changes.
In early drug discovery, knowledge about ligand-induced conformational changes and their influence on protein activity greatly aids the identification of lead candidates for medicinal chemistry efforts. Efficiently acquiring such information remains a challenge in the initial stages of lead finding. Here we investigated the application of dual polarization interferometry (DPI) as a method for the real-time characterization of low molecular weight (LMW) ligands that induce conformational changes. As a model system we chose calmodulin (CaM), which undergoes large and distinct structural rearrangements in response to calcium ion and small molecule inhibitors such as trifluoperazine (TFP). We measured concentration dependent mass, thickness, and density responses of an immobilized CaM protein layer, which correlated directly with binding and conformational events.
Calcium ion binding to CaM induced an increase in thickness (≤0.05 nm) and decrease in density (≤−0.03 g/cm3) whereas TFP induced an increase in both thickness (≤0.05 nm) and density (≤0.01 g/cm3). The layer measurements reported here show how DPI can be used to assess and differentiate ligands with distinct structural modes of action.
Wendy A. Lea, Ph.D., works at the NIH.
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Wendy A. Lea, Ph.D., works at the NIH.
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Testimony :: Dr. Abdurahim Polat
Chairman - Birlik Party
Mister chairman, distinguished members of the Commission,
I am grateful for this given opportunity to make this speech here at the US Helsinki Commission and participate in discussion of the situation, which is taking place after the shooting several hundred peaceful demonstrators in Uzbekistan.
I am making my third presentation to the members of the Helsinki Commission here. Perhaps some people are bored to hear what I will say again. On the positive side, I can only hope that this will be beneficial for Mr. Brownback, Chairman of the Commission to hear the voice of Uzbek Opposition for the first time, as opposed to Congressman Christopher Smith, who has heard us few times already.
I say my presentations are boring because time and time again I make the same statement: President Karimov is a dictator, democratic reforms are not taking place in Uzbekistan and Human Rights are not respected in the country.
I spoke here in 1999 after the terrorist bombings in Tashkent the same year, as Uzbek Authorities killed two members of our party who had no relationship to terrorism. After this, in summer 2001, the member of the executive committee of our party, former member of Uzbek parliament Mr. Shakhrukh Ruzimuratov was killed. I spoke in detail about this during the next session here in June 24, 2004. Today, we will talk about mass killings of peaceful citizens in Andijan, who are led by President Karimov himself. Overall, it is clear that developments in Uzbekistan are going only towards negative direction. We have a proverb for this: Not everything as bad as it seems, but in reality, it is even worse.
Let's look at some facts:
Two months ago, Uzbek Human Rights activists conducted protests at the Tashkent office of the American Organization, Freedom House. Do you think this demonstration was organized to support the activities of this organization in Uzbekistan? No, on the contrary, it was organized to against its activities, which lately is attempting validate activities of the Karimov's Regime and does not deal with the Human Rights protection activities.
Another example, Ministry of Justice of Uzbekistan sent warnings recently to such organizations as NDI and IRI, clearly telling them not to cooperate with un-registered opposition parties. As a result, representatives of these organizations even afraid to hold meetings with the members of Birlik Party at their office locations, and often they have a meetings at barely visible "Chayhanas" (Tea Houses).
Therefore, it will not be coincidence if the Uzbek Democrats start protesting near the American Embassy in Tashkent, as the United States remained as the only western state that did not accuse the Uzbek authorities for their massacre of peaceful citizens in Andijan.
I am confident that the last events in Uzbekistan should be looked at in the context of the above-mentioned facts.
Andijan, May 13-2005
Early morning on May 13-2005, group of un-identified armed people first attacked military base, then local prison, and finally Regional Administration Building. Birlik Party issues statements in May 13 and May 15 condemning these unlawful and forcible acts. At the same time, we offered our help to the authorities to resolve the conflict, but no one was interested in our advice.
Armed Group, after taking charge the Regional Administration building, has requested to free people who were sentenced by Uzbek courts heavy-handedly without following elementary rules of justice system. It is important to note this is the exact demand put forward to the authorities by Uzbek and International Human Rights organizations.
After this, several thousand demonstrators gathered around the building supporting demands of this group.
Here we can already make first important conclusion: Several tens of lightly armed people can easily take charge of the power in the city. This indicates in regional locations the power of Karimov does not exist. Even Police and National Security Service are not willing to protect his regime.
At that stage, President Karimov, who is at the same time Commander-in-Chief of the National Army, swiftly arrives to Andijan and throws military to deal with the situation. Note that Army should get involved in dealing with external danger and usually is not trained to deal with such peaceful events. In doing so, Karimov completely dismisses the fact that there are several thousand peaceful civilians out there in addition to only tens of armed group. As a result, several hundred innocent citizens of the country were killed during the event.
Here we come to our second conclusion: President of the country and the Commander-in-Chief of the National Army steps into criminal act by forcing the army to perform activities which is not their responsibility in the first place.
And, finally, we have to remember the shooting down of hundred of innocent peoples have occurred in country which is a member of OSCE and strategic partner of US.
What to do next?
We have the whole international community just as the Uzbek democratic opposition reiterating that the repressive policies of the Government of Uzbekistan, absence of legal political opposition, absence of democratic reforms, absence of clear economic programs, and the poverty levels of the majority of population leaves no peaceful option to deal with such problems but to take the weapon in their hands to deal with the problem. This of course results in political and religious extremism.
As latest events are indicating, it is unlikely that the authorities will change their course after Andijan tragedy. However, Uzbekistan is a member of OSCE and signed a range of strategic agreements with International Organizations and the United States, which puts the authorities under obligation to respect the human rights and develop the democracy. Therefore it is necessary to do the following:
1. OSCE Commission should be established to investigate Andijan Tragedy.
2. USA should condemn the shooting of peaceful demonstrators in Andijan as did it other West countries.
3. OSCE and the US should require the Government of Uzbekistan to start democratic reforms, in particular, registration of the opposition parties, and in the first place, "Birlik" Party since it is the most prepared party amongst others. This requirement should be made now without waiting OSCE commission results.
Furthermore, Uzbekistan should take steps to conduct constitutional reforms, where single chamber Parliament will be set up with the participation of the opposition with limiting powers of the President.
I am aware of the fact that western countries are worried that weak opposition and attempts to change the current set up of the governance in the country will result in destabilsation and enhancing power for Islamic extremism.
I completely disagree with this position. Not wasting too much time on this subject, let me point out that: First, it is impossible to set up atheistic state in Uzbekisan, which is what Karimov has attempted to do so far. Second, Uzbekistan will have a religious model over time, very similar to Turkish system. High secular educational level of population in the country gives enough optimism to hope that this will be the case.
Let me make few points about opposition. At this point in time Birlik is the most prepared democratic opposition in the country. Everybody knows that authorities have been trying to destroy us over the course of last 15 years. Most of similar national opposition movements around CIS, which were set up at the time of Gorbachev era, have disappeared. But Birlik is still functioning. We have over 20,000 registered members. Over the past two years, Ministry of Justice strictly followed Karimov's orders and refused Birlik to register five times. But both OSCE and US are keeping silent about this tough violence of political rights of peoples of Uzbekistan.
Nevertheless I believe Birlik is in a position to resolve any political problems. It is true that we may not have enough capabilities to work in executive bodies. But we know that many people who are working in the executive bodies under Karimov's regime are not supporters of this regime and they are ready to work with us.
In conclusion, I would like to say the following. Andijan tragedy has showed a real weakness of Karimov's regime. It will not last long. We have to be prepared to the change of power, and we are getting ready.
Many thanks for your attention.


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MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) has learned from sources close to Isaac Vallie-Flagg (12-3-1 MMA, 1-0 SF) that the Team Jackson-Winkeljohn product has been forced out of a planned Strikeforce Challengers 20 matchup with Bobby Green (16-5 MMA, 1-1 SF).
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Featuring a middleweight matchup between Antwain Britt and Lumumba Sayers, Strikeforce Challengers 20 takes place Nov. 18 at The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.
Green, who suffered a close split-decision loss to Gesias Cavalcante in his July Strikeforce debut, recently picked up his first win in the organization with a submission win over Charon Spain at Strikeforce Challengers 19.
Vallie-Flagg, a former KOTC fighter, recently made his Strikeforce debut and scored a split-decision victory over Brian Melancon. The New Mexico-based fighter is currently 9-0-1 over his past 10 fights.
An injury is said to be the culprit for Vallie-Flagg's withdrawal from the card, but a timetable for his return was not immediately evident.
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Aaron Craft slashed through the lane for a career-high 21 points on Sunday -- more than he had scored in the last three games combined -- to lead No. 18 Ohio State to a 68-60 victory over fourth-ranked Michigan State.
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Deshaun Thomas added 12 of his 14 points in the second half for the Buckeyes (20-7, 10-5), who stand fifth in the conference. Evan Ravenel added 10 points and a crucial block in the final minute.
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April 25, 2013
Benwood officials have tried hard to work with Lee Chaklos, who, with his wife, owns the wreckage that once was the Bellaire Bridge....
The city has this right, Mr Chaklos does not have the means to post a 500k performance bond. Hi work history is pathetic!!!! just look what he did to us here in Virginia Beach area...do some fact finding before you criticize the city officials..they are 100% right
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Just so everyone has the facts..... Meeting on Tuesday was not what the paper is pertraying. Delta stood before council asking to begin working on Ohio side by putting up $250,000 in escrow (Cash Bond) and remainder after preliminary work was complete ( toll shacks, asphalt , ect...) That is what council turned down....Also the Bond they want is 1 million or $500,000.00 cash bond(escrow). All in which can only have just the city on it or the city and their attorney Dan Guida. So for a city complaining about a bridge needing to come down someone needs to get it through to city council that the city patrons are suffering not the council. The citizens need to make a stand and help to push council to getting this bridge down.
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Quit going to Undo's and the bridge will come down.
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Wow, first NR/Intel proves itself over and over to have a right leaning agenda, then it becomes a mouthpiece for Wheeling Island Casino and Bob Murray to have their press releases published as "news stories" with little to no research or balanced reporting done by this paper, and now this editorial.
Seriously, is NR/Intel staff trying to lose the tiny bit of journalistic integrity they still possessed? At times, I learn more from reading some of the posts in the comments section than I do from the actual "news" this rag publishes...
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What was Horsemeat doing for the 20 years before this?
Is there any other government entity that requires a contractor to sign over $500,000 in cash, upfront, in the name of the entity and/or their crony lawyer?
Why is Buttwood all of a sudden worried about this bridge?
If Chaklos is smart, he would donate the bridge to Horsemeat and or Buttwood and take a tax writeoff that he can carry forward.
When Buttwood wants the bridge down, they can send Horsemeat and his new cruiser out onto the span. This should solve two problems at the same time.
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Tallahassee, FL - The FAMU High girls basketball team is always reminded of last year's success. It's hard to forget it. Two banners and a picture adorn the walls above the gym.
But they're also reminded that this isn't last season anymore.
"We've been playing good, but when we get down the road, we're going to get into a lot of competition," said Jazmine Jones, a freshman guard whose played on varsity since she was in 7th grade.
When the Baby Rattlers won the State Title last year, they had two seniors. This season, they have six and midway through the season they are 11-0. They've now won 22 straight dating back to last season.
"We're all hungry and we all know how it feels," senior guard Aaliyah Barrington said. "Last year we won State by two points. So this year we want to win it by more."
The way they're preparing to do that is no different than how they've done it in the past.
"Practicing. We practice like everyday we can," junior forward Charrise Leon said. "And we like to practice. That's what we do."
"Just like we win games, we can lose one," Barrignton said. "So we have to play smart, play hard, don't take anything for granted."
If they every get what winning one is like, all they have to do is look up at that picture on the wall.
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A certain celebrity couple has really given us something to talk about!
Actress Joanna Garcia Swisher, who got her start on the sitcom Reba, and baseball player Nick Swisher welcomed their first child last month, and now we all get to see how cute she is.
The couple — who tied the knot in December 2010 — welcomed daughter Emerson Jay on May 21.
Now, they have taken to Twitter to post the most adorable photo ever of their bundle of joy.
In the photo, Emerson is sleeping in a basket with a purple blanket wrapped around her and a flower headband around her forehead. Too. Precious. Can't. Type. Full. Sentences.
To see the squeal-inducing photo, click here!
"We are overjoyed, blessed, and so full of love that our daughter Emme has finally arrived," the couple said at the time of the birth. "She is healthy, beautiful, and vibrant. It's the best feeling in the world."
Joanna, 33, has starred on such difficult-to-remember sitcoms as Animal Practice and Better With You, along with recurring roles on Gossip Girl and currently Royal Pains. She can also be seen as Vince Vaughn's girlfriend in The Internship.
Nick, 32, currently plays for the Cleveland Indians after winning a World Series with the Yankees in 2009.
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Matt Garza, ex-Twin....current TB Rays pitcher has a no-no going into the 9th inning right now against the Tigers.
Garza looks like he's gassed. Still in the 90's, though.
1 out away.
And there it is.
No hitter?
Originally Posted by cyclonenate
No hitter?
Yep.......like the 5th one this year or something!!!
what dominant year for the guys on the mound. Wow. This is like 6 or 7 no hitters already right?
Originally Posted by RhoadsRage
Yep.......like the 5th one this year or something!!!
Yup, 5th, should be 6 though.
Don't confuse hope for a plan.
All these no hitters and perfect games are exciting and refreshing after going through the steroid era.
Power to the pitchers!
Originally Posted by cyrocksmypants
I didn't know Satan posted on here. Because clearly with this opinion, you're the devil.
I'm getting bored with all of these no hitters.
Originally Posted by RING4CY
All these no hitters and perfect games are exciting and refreshing after going through the steroid era.
Power to the pitchers!
While I normally love to see some high scoring games I gotta agree this is a nice change of pace and it even has me tuning into games that I have no vested interest in the teams.
He now has a no hitter in the locker room
Originally Posted by Cyfan1843
He now has a no hitter in the locker room
From there, he'll most likely finish it.
Congrats to him!
Kansas Must Be Destroyed
Sic Semper Jayhawks
In a way, I wish the Twins still had him because they need pitching right now but.......Delmon Young, whom they got in that trade, is really starting to come around!!!
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*Posted this on another thread, but had poorly named title. Was hoping to get some feedback.*
I'm not a Rondo hater, but I enjoy watching them more since he has gone down. I understand that he is our biggest future building block, but I can't stand the idea of Paul and KG shipped off to other teams to finish their careers. I think DA should cash out on Rondo and get some pieces to help our vets compete in the playoffs. Here are a slew of trade machine proposals followed by a short bit of logic. What do you think?
to ATL - http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=cvstwhe
Atlanta's spot in the standings makes it unlikely they would do this deal mid-season, but they are talking about moving Josh Smith so who knows. Rondo + Smith could help net Atlanta Howard whom they've long coveted. Worst free throw shooting big-3 in the league. Horford gives the C's a productive, youthful big man. Salaries almost identical, PERs are identical.
to CHA - http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=bhmejs4
Charlotte gets the best player in the deal and a leader for their young team. C's get a promising, young scoring guard who could complement Bradley's defense. Walker can create his own shot, play on or off the ball, decent assisnt man, improving percentages and underrated defense due to great foot speed. Charlotte throws in a future pick and done deal?
to DET - http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=aoo9zas
Definitely a long shot, but possible. Drummond has emerged as the best big man on the team and also has the best PER. One could argue that his above the rim skills, Monroe's elbow and post passing, combined with their rebounding together is more valuable than Rondo...especially considering Brandon Knight's presence. I agree, but I have seen Monroe's name wondered aloud in trade rumors. Doesn't hurt to ask. Rondo and Drummond is a decent combo going forward.
to DAL - http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=ae5s9op
C's have tried to get Mayo before and he may be overkill now with Bradley, Terry, Lee, and Barbosa. I would much prefer Mayo in the rotation over Barbosa and his lurchy stance. Solid player with potential going forward. Not sure who would handle the ball, but they could make it work. Kaman is a serviceable big man for the stretch run. Dallas gets a new star to help get Dirk his shots and potentially lure Howard to Dallas.
to NO - http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=bzjt2k8
"Pelicans" get a leader for their young team to help get Gordon, Davis, and Lopez good looks. C's get a decent young PG who is a good assist man and a shooting rebounder. I know NO likes Anderson and just signed him, but Rondo's talent and upside far outweighs Anderson's. C's need both shooting and rebounding.
to PHX - http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=arwcyyo
Similar to logic for NO. Get a solid PG and a solid big man. Not sure how the two Euros would mesh with the team, but each certainly has some talent. Neither has Rondo's potential, but this is a classic win-now move. PHX gets some real talent on the team who hopefully can bring the best out of the rest of a pathetic roster. BOS would likely have to include a pick.
3 Team w/ PHX & NO - http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=avcnown
This move helps C's froncourt the most bringing in Gortat and Anderson. Rondo and Bass give NO a very unique rotation of Rondo-Gordon-Aminu/Henry-Davis-Lopez with Bass providing a shooting power forward to play off of the defensive big men. PHX wants to move Gortat and gets some intriguing young talent in Smith and Rivers plus picks from NO and/or BOS.
I left out the trade to Sacremento for Evans and Cousins because I think both of those players are unpredictable, inconsistent, and poisonous. But thats certainly an option, too.
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*I have on and off trouble searching for contacts in address books.
Using the search box at the top of the webclient, today again nothing is found.
This has worked in the past week, although already with some difficulties.
It was not clear if the search was case-dependent, if wildcards were necessary.
I think I settled at: case-independent, wildcard necessary
fe: glen* would yield firstname.lastname@example.com as a result.
while Gle would not.
but today, that doesn't work anymore.
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*the addresslist is a shared address book accessible to all.
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text: By Jan RahnManaging Editor The annual Perkins County Animal Shelter will be hosting their annual wine tasting event on Saturday, with the star of the evening being a canine by the name of Mario. The public is invited to the fairgrounds on the southwest edge of Grant to take part in the fundraiser for our furry friends who are housed in the no-kill shelter. Come enjoy a unique experience on Saturday, April 13 that will feature hors d' oeuvres, wine tasting, beer, a silent auction and a live auction. Although one pet seeking a home will be in the limelight, there are many animals who spend their days in confinement waiting to be adopted and taken into a loving home. This event gives the public a chance to support the non-profit animal shelter and take part in its cause while visiting, eating and learning about the benefits it provides to southwest Nebraska. What seems to be a trend in the adoption process is the "black dog syndrome." According to Shannon Jensen, DVM, the reality of the syndrome is recognized around the country. Big black dogs are the last to leave a shelter, she said, which is a phenomenon that has been experienced here in Perkins County. A piece of good news is that "Leprekahn," the featured ambassador dog last year, was adopted following exposure at the wine tasting fundraiser. However, a lovable cat named Shamrock is still in the shelter. Tickets for Saturday's event can be purchased at the door or in advance during business hours Thursday and Friday at the Perkins County Veterinary Hospital south of the railroad tracks in Grant. Proceeds from the $20 tickets will benefit the Perkins County Animal Shelter. Assisting Jensen in organizing the event are Jorje Geisert and Ronda Lawyer. Shelter/Adoption Fees The costs of sheltering an animal until time for adoption is far more costly than people realize. The average length of stay for a large dog (unless it's black!) is four months. The average length of stay for a cat is 10 months. What is surprising is the monetary loss suffered by the clinic during the time an animal is sheltered. For example, the shelter loses $23 on a female dog, if there for only one month, with no other treatment. The shelter loses $10 in a month for a male dog who received no other treatment over a one-month period. In one month, the shelter loses $110 on a female cat and $74 on a male cat that needs no other treatment. When an animal is surrendered to the shelter, a $35 fee is charged, but is received only about half the time. When animals are found as strays or they are brought in as a group, the shelter usually does not receive any surrender fee. To spay a 50-pound female dog is $130. To neuter a male of the same weight is $118, plus nearly $80 in shots, dewormer, food and cleaning supplies for each animal. A female cat costs $95 to spay, while neutering costs $60 for a male, and all of the shots, tests, food and supplies run close to $90.


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It looks like UFC president Dana White may be throwing spinning [expletive] now.
After a few days of posturing, pomp and circumstance, UFC officials are considering a rematch of this past weekend's fight between former WEC welterweight champ (and current UFC interim welterweight champ) Carlos Condit and former Strikeforce titleholder Nick Diaz.
MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) today confirmed with UFC officials that negotiations are currently ongoing for a rematch of this past weekend's UFC 143 main event.
In UFC 143's headliner, Condit earned a unanimous decision over Diaz to become the UFC interim welterweight champion and set a fight with undisputed champ Georges St-Pierre sometime this year. The pay-per-view event took place this past Saturday at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.
Diaz said he would retire shortly after the decision was handed down. UFC president Dana White then said he would understand if Diaz didn't wanted to retire, but also entertained the possibility of a rematch with Condit as St-Pierre healed from the torn ACL that scratched his scheduled meeting with Diaz and this past Saturday's event.
St-Pierre has yet to comment publicly on his current condition, but UFC president Dana White has since taken to Twitter to suggest both Condit and Diaz are on board for a second fight.
White, who is currently in Brazil filming that nation's first edition of "The Ultimate Fighter," was unavailable for comment. Condit's manager, Malki Kawa, was similarly unavailable.
Condit, of course, edged Diaz with a technical gameplan that went unappreciated by many fans, especially those who supported Diaz. Nevertheless, his interim championship guaranteed a bout against St-Pierre that was based entirely on St-Pierre's readiness. St-Pierre openly expressed his interest in facing Diaz, and now a rematch may still allow that possibility.
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Date: Oct 8th, 2013
Live at the Library presents Six Appeal at Northtown Library, Saturday, November 2nd at 2:00 pm. This program is free and open to the public, but seating may be limited.
Is Six Appeal a comedy group, a vocal ensemble, or a rock band? Swearing off instruments, Six Appeal uses a cappella singing to span decades of classic oldies, current chart toppers, and catchy original tunes. Featuring vocal dexterity and adventurous song selection, the group explores all genres with a far-reaching repertoire that will surprise and captivate you. Six Appeal will split your sides, feed your musical sweet tooth, and leave you wondering how in the world they pulled it off just with voices.
"A cappella singing is truly the Superbowl of vocal athleticism," said Anoka County Commissioner Carol LeDoux. "Anyone who appreciates music will enjoy this demonstration of vocal dexterity!"
"Take a break from fall chores to enjoy this free concert," said Library Board President Bob Thistle. "You will be amazed by the variety of sounds this a cappella group can make without any instruments."
Six Appeal is presented by G.L. Berg in partnership with MELSA, and the program is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
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News from the world of Maths
January 31, 2013
Scientists find a new method of storing information in DNA.
January 25, 2013
Climate change is causing populations to sync in different species in the high arctic, increasing their risk of extinction.
January 16, 2013
Stephen Hawking was once told by an editor that every equation in a book would halve the sales. Curiously, the opposite seems to happen when it comes to research papers. Include a bit of maths in the abstract (a kind of summary) and people rate your paper higher — even if the maths makes no sense at all.
January 9, 2013
The London Underground turns 150 today! It's probably the most famous rail network in the world and much of that fame is due to the iconic London Underground map. But what makes this map so special?
December 24, 2012
Without doubt the biggest event in physics and maths this year was the discovery of the Higgs boson. Relive the excitement and understand what it's all about with these Plus articles.
Merry Christmas!
December 23, 2012
Travelling Salesman is an unusual movie: despite almost every character being a mathematician there's not a mad person in sight. Moreover, the plot centres on one of the greatest unsolved problems in mathematics, does P = NP? Last month we were lucky enough to host the UK premiere of this movie ...
December 22, 2012
Today would have been the 125th birthday of the legendary Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan. Celebrate with our articles on Ramanujan's life and work.
December 21, 2012
Quick, quick, before the world ends get your head around Schrödinger's equation. A possible consequence of the interpretation is the idea that the universe is constantly splitting into many parallel branches. So while one copy of you might witness a spectacular end to the world today, another can rest assured that it will survive.