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How can I find the best – and most affordable – camp for my kid?
Picking a summer camp is always a vexing task as you try find a camp that is both fun and enriching. Coming up with the right camp is even more difficult this year as the economy further strains already stressed family budgets and cost becomes a concern like never before. Here are some ways to find a quality camp at an affordable price.
More things to considerFor more information on choosing a camp, see a related article by Jane Clifford.
With camps' weekly costs ranging from $125 to as much as $1,000 for high-end specialty camps, you'll probably want to find ways to cut costs. Try looking for discounts online. At retailmenot.com – which provides coupon codes for a variety of products and services, including camps – there's a coupon code for cybercamps.com, which offers technology camps in select cities, including San Diego.
There's also campcoupons.blogspot.com, which lists a smattering of deals. Also check to see if there are special unadvertised deals. At the University of San Diego, for instance, alumni get 5 percent off on its summer sports camps.
Can't find a coupon? Try asking the camp director for a price break, says Michele Branconier, executive director of the American Camp Association for the Southern California region. She said she is hearing from camps that more families are requesting aid this year and that camps are trying to help out. "Camp directors are willing to work with parents. It's all about making that phone call," she said. "They can't say yes unless you ask."
For those in great financial need, there are also scholarships, or camperships.
Early bird
If you sign up and/or pay early, many camps will give you a discount for as much as 5 percent of the total cost. Many of those deadlines are fast approaching, so you may want to start planning your summer schedule now. The Mission Valley YMCA, for example, has an early-sign-up event today at which members will get a $15 discount for each week of camp. Nonmembers who sign up today will get a free summer youth membership that will give them the discounted member price on camps through the end of August, which can save $30 to $50 a week, depending on the camp.
Group rates
Many camps give discounts for each additional sibling, which can help cut costs. You might also want to check and see if the camp will give a discount rate if you and your friends and neighbors can assemble a group of kids to attend the same camp. Not only may you get a discount, but you can also set up a car pool, which can save time and gas. "It's certainly worth a try," Branconier said. Some camps give discounts for referrals, too.
Counselor in training
If your child is older, you may want to see if a camp has a counselor-in-training program, which can often cost far less than an actual camp. The Mission Bay Youth Water Sports Camp, for instance, has a program where kids 14 and older can assist camp counselors in a variety of duties. The program costs $250, and kids must commit to at least two weeks of service. That can be a big cost savings, considering full-day camps there can range from $300 to $370 a week. For more information on this particular program, go to watersportscamp.com.
Branconier said these types of training programs are great for teaching leadership skills, but they can be selective, requiring your child to interview and supply references. Make sure your child is ready for the challenge.
Refund policy
With so much economic uncertainty, you will definitely want to find out what a camp's refund policy is. Many only provide refunds in the case of medical issues or only give a portion of the deposit back. Others might only give you a credit for next year. Be sure to double-check.


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|FSA-153 forms available
Foreign Landowners must report land transactions with 90 days of the date of the sale. Report forms FSA-153 (agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act Report) are available at all FSA offices and may be downloaded from the agency's web site.
This requirement has been on the books since 1978. Failure to file an accurate or timely report can result in a penalty with fines up to 25 percent of the fair market value of the agricultural land.
The act requires reports to be filed by individuals who are not: U.S. Citizens, lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence or who are not paroled into the United States under the Immigration & Nationality Act; any organization created under the laws of a foreign government or which has located its principal place of business outside the United States; any U. S. organization in which a significant interest or substantial control is directly or indirectly held by foreign individuals, organizations, or governments; and any foreign governments.
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Why is it necessary to verify average AGI?
The Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (the 2008 Farm Bill) provides that individuals and legal entities with average AGI in excess of a specified average AGI limitation are ineligible for payments subject to that limitation
In general, the limitations are: $500,000 average nonfarm AGI for commodity programs; $750,000 average farm AGI for direct payments under the Direct and Counter-cyclical Program or ACRE program; and $1 million average nonfarm AGI for conservation programs.
All direct and indirect recipients of commodity or conservation program payments are required to complete the CCC-926, Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) Statement.
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) concluded in a recent report that, without an adequate verification process, USDA could not ensure payments were only being made to eligible recipients.
What process has been developed to verify average AGI?
USDA has worked with the Internal Revenue Service to develop electronic information exchange process strictly for the purposes of average AGI verification.
This process electronically looks at certain line items on tax returns filed for the applicable three-year period; performs a series of calculations to arrive at the average amounts; and then compares these values to the average AGI limitations.
USDA receives the results of these comparisons with indicators of whether the participant appears to exceed or not exceed the average AGI limitation amounts. No actual tax data will be included.
USDA county office personnel will not view tax return information at any time during this process.
What is required for USDA to verify average AGI?
IRS requires written consent from the individual or legal entity to provide USDA verification of the average AGI for that individual or legal entity.
This written consent is provided by using the forms CCC-927, Consent to Disclosure of Tax Information–Individual; or if a legal entity, the CCC-928, Consent to Disclosure of Tax Information–Legal Entity. The CCC-927 and CCC-928 forms allow the selection of 2009, 2010, or both years.
Selection of "2009" on the form authorizes IRS to perform the average AGI calculations for the 2005, 2006 and 2007 tax years. Selection of "2010" on the form authorizes IRS to perform the average AGI calculations for the 2006, 2007 and 2008 tax years.
The CCC-927or CCC-928, as applicable, must be completed by an individual or legal entity was required to complete the CCC-926, Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI).
When must the applicable consent form be completed and where does it go?
Timeliness is essential in order to avoid any delays in the issuance of 2010 program payments and the possibility of refunding 2009 program payments. The consent forms should be mailed directly to IRS at the address given on the form no later than June 15, 2010. Do not return the completed and signed forms to the FSA office.
What if the consent form is not completed and mailed to IRS?
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FSA and NRCS for the years 2009 and 2010.
Why can't the completed consent forms be provided to the local FSA office like any other program related documents?
The consent forms are for IRS, not FSA, and contain Personally Identifiable Information (PII). To
afford maximum protection of PII, the completed forms must be sent directly to the IRS.
Will IRS be able to utilize the information for any other purposes and can it be disclosed to any persons or organizations outside of the government?
IRS will only use this information and data for this specified purpose. The data and information utilized for AGI compliance and verification purposes is not subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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Numerous comments were received on the interim rule for 7 CFR Part 1400 published in December 2008.
In response to these comments and other technical corrections, revisions were made in the final rule scheduled for publication on/or about Jan. 7, 2010.
This final rule provides notice to the public on provisions in effect for 2010.
Effective for 2010, the following changes are being implemented. Exception for contributions of members of legal entities if at least 50 percent of the interest is held by members that are providing active personal labor or active personal management, and the total direct payments received both directly and indirectly by all members does not exceed the amount of 1 limitation.
The date of June 1 will be used for the determination of a minor child for application of the minor child rules.
Current Provisions for 2010 Payment Eligibility
Actively Engaged in Farming
The determination of actively engaged in farming requires significant contributions to a farming operation of: capital, land, or equipment; and active personal labor or active personal management, unless an exception, such as for landowners, applies.
Other Requirements
The payment eligibility and limitation provisions that remain applicable for 2010 include: cash rent tenant, minor child rules, spousal provisions, requirement for each stockholder, partner, or member of a legal entity to contribute active personal labor and/or active personal management, substantive change provisions for the increase of persons or legal entities eligible for payment in a farming operation.
Changes for 2010 Payment Eligibility Determinations
Exception for Contributions of Member of Legal Entities
All partners, stockholders, or members with an ownership interest in the legal entity must make contributions of active personal labor and/or active personal management to the farming operations that meet all of the following: performed on a regular basis, identifiable and documentable separate and distinct from contributions of any other partner, stockholder, or member.
A payment reduction will be applied to the payment entity if any of the partners, stockholders, or members, fail to meet this requirement.
Effective for 2010, an exception may apply if: at least 50 percent of the interest is held by members that are providing active personal labor or active personal management; and the members are collectively receiving, directly and indirectly, total payments that are less than or equal to 1 limitation.
Determination of Minor Child The date of April 1 of the current crop, program, or FY has been used for the determination of a minor child for direct attribution for payment limitation.
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Big Caslon FB
The three largest sizes of type made by the Caslon foundry are strangely unlike the famously consistent text faces cut by William Caslon. Perhaps they were the work of other hands—or of the master in a funky mood. Caslon's text types have often been revived, but the display sizes, forceful and a touch eccentric, had no digital version until Matthew Carter's Big Caslon. This typeface is meant for use at 30 point & above; C&C, FB 1994–2014
Among other uses, Big Caslon FB is recommended for Newspaper, Magazine, Book and Corporate use.
Similar Fonts· Big Moore
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Compatible Fonts· Georgia Pro
· Miller Display
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Whether business or pleasure brings you to Decatur, our hotel's free high-speed Internet access keeps you connected. Begin your day with coffee and a hot meal from the free Express Start Breakfast Bar, then relax by the outdoor pool. Later, you can burn calories in the Fitness Center or unwind in the whirlpool tub. With amenities like these, you can see why we're the smart choice among hotels in Decatur, Texas.


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Obama Cynically Ups The Ante With Newest Nominations To His Illegitimate NLRB
Obama's NLRB nominations this week are nothing more than a political ploy–aimed at setting up Senate Republicans. As a result, it would be foolish for Republicans to jump on some backroom, deal-making bandwagon.
Obama's 'recess' appointments were found to be unconstitutional. He undermined his own claim that they were constitutional by immediately re-nominating them. Therefore, Republicans should let the Supreme Court decide on the Block and Griffin appointments, since a three-to-two union majority does nothing at all to change the radical nature of the NLRB.Read More »


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NOTTINGHAM, England – A light-heavyweight bout between ex-champs Lyoto Machida (18-3 MMA, 10-3 UFC) and Dan Henderson (29-8 MMA, 6-2 UFC) is still in the works, UFC President Dana White today said.
"We're still working it all out," said White, who did not give a timetable for the proposed fight.
The matchup is widely expected to have title implications. But according to White, it's become suddenly difficult to find a title contender for current champ Jon Jones, who recently notched his fourth straight title defense.
The executive pointed to a recent interview Machida gave in which he said he'd be open to a fight at middleweight with welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre.
"Where the f— did that come from?" White said. "(St-Pierre) and Anderson (Silva) makes all the sense in the world. Him and Machida makes no sense whatsoever.
"Doesn't that kind of tell you something? Everyone was looking for that No. 1 contender's spot, and suddenly no one wants to be the No. 1 contender in the light-heavyweight division? Pretty interesting."
Machida, who's previously hinted at a move to 185 pounds, was linked to Henderson after turning down a fight with Jones at UFC 152 on the basis that he didn't have enough time to prepare. The champ choked him unconscious when they first met at UFC 140 this past December.
Machida earned a title shot by knocking out Ryan Bader at UFC on FOX 4 this past month, but White pumped the brakes on the opportunity after the fighter turned down Jones.
Henderson is currently recovering from a badly torn medial collateral ligament (MCL) in his right knee that forced him to withdraw from a title fight at UFC 151 against Jones (which led to the UFC canceling the event). The decorated fighter previously told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) that he would be ready to fight by year's end, though he didn't know his opponent.
Jones, meanwhile, is recovering from an injury he sustained in a fight against Machida's replacement at UFC 152, Vitor Belfort. In the first round of their meeting, which took place Sept. 22 in Toronto, Belfort caught him in an armbar and hyperextended it before the champ was able to escape. He later told reporters he may be suffering from nerve damage, but White today said that the extent of the champ's injuries is unknown.
Most likely, though, Machida vs. Henderson will have taken place before Jones steps into the cage again.
For the latest on the UFC's upcoming schedule, stay tuned to the UFC Rumors section of the site.
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Le Mars Sprint Triathlon
(LE MARS) -- In it's fifth year, The Le Mars Sprint Triathlon is expecting 175 participants. With all those people competing, organizers say that many volunteers are needed to make sure things go smoothly this Saturday, September 10th. Angela Loutsch, organizer of the event and Aquatics Director at the Le Mars YMCA, says having enough volunteers also ensures participant safety.
Volunteer opportunities are available as early as 6:30 in the morning for set up, around 8am if you're interested in helping out on the course, and a clean-up crew will also be needed beginning around 12:30.
There is still the opportunity to participate as an athlete in the Triathlon as well. It may be too late to get involved as an individual, but putting together a team where each member focuses on their strength is an option. Loutsch explains the course.
The Le Mars Sprint Triathlon is put on by Wells Dairy, Hy-Vee LeMars and the Y. If you are interested in participating, or helping out as a volunteer, please call the YMCA at 546-6655.
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I just wanted to post a quick blurb for everyone so you can get an idea of where we are, where we're going, and how you can help.
First of all, thank you for participating on the site those of you that do. I've spent a lot of time trying to streamline things and make them as user friendly as possible as well as make room for future growth of the site. And all of this work will be for nothing without people actually visiting the site.
I've been noticing a little bit more traffic lately, and thats awesome! Also we're finally getting users trickling in from outside of the CC2 list! I want to encourage you to share the link to the site with all of your friends and fellow gaming buddies. Even if its casual mention only. Also, don't forget that if you need a place to actually display your map and get feedback on it you can upload the map here with no problem! Currently our maximum file upload size is 5Mb...Thats pretty decent I think.
As I've stated before, I'm trying to grow the website a little beyond just being a forum...I'll need your patience as well as your suggestions to make this happen. On the horizon I have the Google Map Viewer project, and thats the biggest thing on my plate right now other than the occasional small symbol pack.
I'd like to offer more features to industry pro's in the very near future, because if the industry pros hangout here, so will the regular people and the hobbiests. One of my plans to offer industry pro's is a developers blog service (similar to Simon's livejournal, but on a mapping site).
Ad revenue is slowly increasing...But wait...Don't get worried...I'm NOT relying on that ad revenue for the survival of this site at the moment. I'm getting about half of my hosting costs from the google ads per month, and that makes me very happy. Of course I can't actually get that money until it gets to a total of 100 bucks, but it could happen one day. I'm not encouraging you to click any ads, because that is against googles ad policy (so please don't abuse the ads thinking you're helping the site out). But the fact that the ads are starting to become more and more relevant to the content of this site is encouraging. I log into the admin panel occasionally and sometimes I'll see about 5 or 6 instances of googles crawl bot crawling the site.
I've updated the attachment mod to automatically create thumbnails for images that are greater than 640 pixels by 480 pixels. This will make page loads faster and will also keep the websites template in tact...I don't believe its retro-active so I may go in and reupload some of the attachments over the next few days.
All-in-all I'm very happy with the way the site is going, and again, I thank you all for participating. Remember, the site is free for you to use...don't think about it as "Robbies website" Think of it as The Cartographers Guild. I just happen to be the guy that built it.
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To make Front Post Double Crochet (Fpdc) : Yo and insert hook from the front to the back around the post of the dc on the previous row. Complete as for regular dc.


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Secret Server 4.1 coming – visual keyboard
Here is a new feature coming in Secret Server 4.1 – it is the visual keyboard and is a configurable option for the login screen.
It is designed to thwart malware such as keyloggers which could be running on a public computer and could capture your password if you entered it using the keyboard. The visual keyboard uses a different random alternate character set each time it is loaded – this means that when you click "a" it may type "3" in the password textbox – the garbled password is reconstituted on the server side when you login. By using a garbled password then the HTTP POST back to the server if even further protected (and should be protected again by using SSL on your Secret Server installation).
Look for more sneak peeks soon as we approach the release date for Secret Server 4.1 which will be 3/14/2008 – specifically there will screenshots of the new role-based security and the launcher (launch Remote Desktop from Secret Server!).
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A pre-professional organization for nursing students. It allows pre-nursing and nursing students to build a support system both academically and socially for greater success as a nursing student. It prepares students for involvement in professional nursing organizations upon graduation.
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USES: Aluminum hydroxide is used to lower phosphate levels in certain kidney conditions. It binds phosphate in the gut so less is absorbed into the body. Controlling phosphate levels helps prevent bone problems (renal osteodystrophy).This medication is also used to treat the symptoms of too much stomach acid such as stomach upset, heartburn, and acid indigestion. Aluminum hydroxide is an antacid that works quickly to lower the acid in the stomach. Liquid antacids usually work faster/better than tablets or capsules.This medication works only on existing acid in the stomach. It does not prevent acid production. It may be used alone or with other medications that lower acid production (e.g., H2 blockers such as cimetidine/ranitidine and proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole).
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The high cost of healthcare in the United States presents a potentially serious financial risk to students. Therefore, NYU requires that all students registered in degree-granting programs maintain health insurance.
Most students are automatically enrolled in the NYU-sponsored Student Health Insurance Plan as part of the course registration process. Students should check the Automatic Enrollment Guide (PDF) to determine if they will be automatically enrolled.
Students who are automatically enrolled in a plan and wish to change to a different plan may do so by completing the online enrollment process before the appropriate deadline. Their tuition bills will be adjusted accordingly.
Please note: Adding or dropping courses during the registration period may affect a student's automatic enrollment in a school-sponsored insurance plan. Completing the online enrollment process by the appropriate semester deadline ensures that coverage remains in effect.
Graduate Assistants, Research Assistants, Teaching Assistants or specifically designated fully-funded graduate students for whom the University has agreed to pay the student health insurance charge, will be automatically enrolled in the Graduate Student Health Insurance Plan (GSHIP). A Basic or Comprehensive Plan insurance charge may initially appear on the student's tuition bill, but will be cancelled when the program administrator notifies Student Health Insurance Services of the student's GSHIP eligibility.
Students registered for classes or maintaining matriculation but not enrolled automatically (see Automatic Enrollment Guide PDF) have the option to choose a plan before the appropriate semester deadline by completing the online enrollment process.
Students should evaluate their options by reviewing the benefits (PDF) and exclusions (PDF) of the Student Health Insurance Plans. Students should have their Student ID numbers (shown on the admissions letter or on the back of the NYU ID card) handy before accessing the online system during the enrollment period.
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text: The top 10 movie plot holes Culture 17 November 10 by Matt Blum 20th Century Fox It's a rare movie that has no plot holes at all. Even movies nearly everyone likes, like Star Wars (I speak of Episode IV, in case that's unclear), are occasionally rife with them. Of course, for many geeks -- myself included -- part of the fun of seeing a movie is identifying and discussing its plot holes afterward.Here, then, are ten plot holes from geeky movies that, in my judgment, are ones that are easy to miss -- even though some of them seem pretty obvious once you think about them. Please feel free to add your own favourite plot holes in the comments, and check out the first and second lists of plot holes (AKA "unanswered questions") we've published on GeekDad before. (Note: The list below contains spoilers for the movies listed, out of necessity.)10. The Matrix The machines are keeping humans alive for their body heat, right? But they also have nuclear fusion reactors, and (while I haven't run the numbers) I'd be willing to bet that a single fusion reactor would generate more net energy in an hour than all the humans on today's Earth would in a day. Plus, fusion reactors are considerably less likely to try to escape, so it's pretty clear the only reason the humans are still around is so the movie can exist. Oh, and while we're at it, how come the simulated world everyone's living in still has computers? Wouldn't it be much smarter to remove the computers, thus significantly reducing the likelihood of someone like Neo making an appearance?9. Jurassic Park The scientists clone dinosaurs from the DNA in the blood in a preserved prehistoric mosquito. The problem is that blood cells in many animals (humans included) don't carry DNA, and when they do they don't carry nearly enough that the frog DNA they use to fill in the gaps wouldn't dominate the bits of dinosaur DNA. Plus, of course, they would have no way to determine which DNA strands came from which dinosaur -- and which from the mosquito itself!8. Spider-Man 2 Doctor Octavius is trying to find Spider-Man, and Harry suggests he talk to his good buddy Peter Parker, because Pete is always taking photos of Spider-Man. Doc Ock promptly finds Peter and Mary Jane at a coffee shop, and introduces himself by throwing a car at them through the window, which would certainly have killed them if Peter hadn't been Spider-Man, sensed the danger, and pulled himself and MJ to the floor. But Doc Ock has no idea that Peter is Spider-Man, so why would he try to kill the person he wants help from?7. Superman & Superman II It's just astonishing how Superman conveniently acquires new powers whenever his already-impressive selection of powers is inadequate to the task. In the first film, Lois Lane dies in the massive earthquake caused by the nuclear missile hitting the San Andreas fault. Superman, understandably distraught, suddenly and miraculously not only has the ability to turn back time by flying around the Earth really fast a lot of times, but somehow knows that he has that ability, despite it never having been mentioned previously. Then, at the end of the second film, the same thing happens again -- only this time it's an amnesia kiss. How exactly is he supposed to be able to remove the memory that Clark Kent is Superman, while leaving other memories intact? It's never explained at all.6. Star Trek II & Star Trek III At the end of STII, the Genesis device creates a planet out of the Mutara nebula and the USS Reliant, right? And that's fine as far as it goes, because scientists do in fact think that planets form out of nebulae. There's just one tiny little question, though: Where did the sun for the planet to orbit come from? It sure wasn't there before the device detonated, and if the device could create a star from a nebula, you'd think Carol Marcus would've mentioned it.5. Batman Begins Ra's al Ghul (AKA Ducard) and the Scarecrow use the microwave emitter they stole from Wayne Enterprises to vaporise all the water in Gotham City, thus making people inhale the toxin contained therein. A creative idea, to be sure, except that human beings are 60-75% water (depending on age and other factors). So everybody in Gotham should be boiled to death in their own tissues.4. Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith The final, climactic battle between Obi-Wan and Anakin rages all over and around the river of lava on Mustafar. Then it ends when Obi-Wan leaps onto the bank and tells Anakin he's lost because Obi-Wan has the high ground. He turns out to be right, as Anakin leaps into Obi-Wans flashing lightsaber. 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Dayton Moore has been involved in many tough negotiations for top Cuban and Latin players dating to his time with Atlanta. He was very excited to win the negotiation for Cuban lefty Noel Arguelles.
Arguelles, who turns 20 tomorrow, is currently at the club's complex in Surprise, Arizona. The plan is to move him very slowly at first, both on the field and off. Arguelles is in great shape but has been pitching continuously for 17 months – first in international competition, then in tryout sessions. He will be in big league camp, but don't look for him to start Spring Training on the same throwing program with the rest of the club. Moore doesn't see control as a problem for Arguelles – he believes that the lefty is ahead of a few of the club's top minor league prospects in that area. The Royals will also pay close attention to helping Arguelles adjust to a new culture, which is a key component of a player's development.
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One media member on Friday's conference call brought up an interesting stat…new Royals outfielder Scott Podsednik is 17-for-34 in his career against A.L. Cy Young winner Zack Greinke. That's the best mark for any player with at least 15 at-bats against Zack. Podsednik downplayed it, saying it was one of those crazy things that can't be explained. He is more than happy to be Zack's newest teammate (and our guess is Zack is more than happy as well.)


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It looks like Lil Wayne is back in legal hot water over an alleged assault with a skateboard.
In a recent report from LA Weekly, it appears that Los Angeles promoter Alfredo Marino is preparing to sue Weezy over a reported assault. Marino claims that in May 2012, a member of the YMCMB rapper's entourage hit him over the head with a skateboard.
Marino recalls that he saw Wayne and his entourage skating in Los Angeles, and approached them with the hopes of getting his picture taken with the rapper. After repeated requests, Marino says that Wayne became angry and ordered one of his bodyguards to attack him.
"I was star-struck," Marino told LA Weekly. "I was like 'Cool, cool, cool!'...[his bodyguards] started tripping and saying, 'I told you that Lil Wayne does not want to be bothered.' I told them I have taken pictures of tons of people and I just want to show my friends that I saw Lil Wayne. They started calling me a 'groupie' and I said, 'I ain't no groupie'...Lil Wayne had enough, I guess, and he rolled up on a skateboard and he said, 'Alright motherfucker, you want to take a picture like a groupie? Like a little bitch? Like a little girl? Is that what you want?'"
He continued, "I couldn't believe he was telling me this. I actually started laughing. I didn't take it seriously. I told him I just wanted a picture and that I'm a promoter. But he said, 'I don't want to hear that shit. You're nothing but a groupie bitch to me.'"
It was following this exchange that Marino says one of Wayne's entourage picked up a skateboard and hit him over the head with it, knocking him unconscious. He was later treated at a nearby hospital for a concussion and vertigo.
"Honestly, I'm not trying to be a millionaire for getting smacked over the head," Marino said. "I want him to realize that there are fans out there, tons of fans out there and this is the way he's going to treat them?...I'm a big Hip Hop fan, and I loved Lil Wayne's music. Now I hate his music. But I'm kind of like in the zone that everywhere I go I see Lil Wayne. I see him on TV. I hear him every damn day on the radio. I can't get away from this guy. It disgusts me."
In an earlier report from DX, Wayne was quoted as having told Marino that, "Don't you know all it takes is a word and these motherfuckers are going to fuck you up?"
This isn't the first time the rapper's entourage has been accused of assault. Last year, Weezy's bodyguards were accused of attacking a photographer in Miami while the rapper was skating.
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The Pascack Valley Triathlon was held this past Saturday at Stonybrook Swim Club in Hillsdale, where athletes competed in a three-part race, featuring a 300-meter swim, a 10-mile bike and a 5K (3.1-mile) run. The race is considered a "sprint" triathlon because of the short distances in each leg of the event.
The event also featured a "Splash & Dash," consisting of a 50-meter swim followed by an 800-meter run.
Proceeds from the race will go to the Hillsdale K-8 Education Foundation, benefiting Hillsdale's educational programs.


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The Connecticut Huskies have established themselves as one of the premier college basketball programs in the country in their 110+ years of existence. UConn has reached the Final Four 5 times in their history and they have won 4 national championships. The Huskies have also won seven Big East conference tournaments and ten Big East regular season titles. Score with TicketCity - the place to go for UConn Huskies basketball tickets.
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The Huskies play their home games at the Harry A. Gampel Pavilion and the XL Center, located in Storrs and Hartford, Connecticut respectively. Due to the capacity being larger at the XL Center, the Huskies most important games are played in the 16,000 seat arena. Both arenas are filled to capacity with die hard UConn fans. The UConn Huskies home bench is on the Gample Pavilion court side in front of sections 119-120 and on the XL Center court side in front of sections 114-115. Gampel Pavilion and XL Center parking information is covered in our Huskies event guide.
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With both these programs fighting for a conference championship over the years, it is not wonder that these two teams are rivals. The Huskies and the Hoyas have always fought for conference supremacy which has only intensified this heated matchup
Connecticut has built a reputation as one of the best programs in the country with their impressive resume. The Huskies have appeared in the NCAA Tournament over 30 times and have reached the Final Four 4 times. UConn has went on to win three national championships while also winning the Big East conference tournament seven times.
The doors open to the Harry A. Gampel Pavilion and the XL Center 60 minutes prior to tipoff.
Games played at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion, is available for $8.00 in the North 7 South Parking Garages and several surface parking lots (Employee Lot 8 and Student Lot Y, behind McMahon; Lot 9 and Student Lot X, west of the North Garage). These lots will be posted to indicate the event parking restrictions. Normal campus shuttle will also be available from all peripheral parking areas.
For the XL Center, parking is available surrounding the XL Center and throughout downtown Hartford. There are 45 parking lots and garages in downtown Hartford.
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Enjoy freedom and flexibility on holidays in the German capital with Berlin car hire.
Réservez votre voiture de location avec British Airways - en partenariat avec Avis - pour profiter de ces formidables avantages :
Enjoy freedom and flexibility on holidays in the German capital with Berlin car hire.
Hire a car in Berlin and drive to exciting Leipzig or the beautiful island of Usedom.
Réservez une voiture avec British Airways, en partenariat avec Avis, pour profiter de tarifs exceptionnels, d'une grande flexibilité et de points de collecte et de dépôt pratiques.
Enjoy the freedom to explore the vibrant city at your own pace with car hire in Berlin. Choose the vehicle to suit your requirements and drive to exciting Leipzig or the beautiful island of Usedom.
Hire a car on Berlin holidays for freedom and flexibility. Explore beyond the capital with Berlin car hire and visit the World Heritage Site of Potsdam, or soak up the culture in Leipzig. Leave the city pace behind and relax on Usedom's white sandy beaches. Choose the vehicle to suit your needs and budget. Book flights with your car hire and save money.
Hire a car in Berlin and drive beyond Germany's capital to one of the country's most beautiful cities. Nestled in a stunning landscape dotted with lakes, Potsdam boasts a huge array of cultural landmarks that has earned it UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Its majestic 12 palaces, commissioned by King Frederick the Great and designed by famous architects, should not be missed on visits to the city. The Sanssouci Palace is particularly spectacular, with exquisite gardens and lavish Rococo interiors.
With Berlin car hire head north of the city to the attractive medieval town of Bernau. In a lush valley surrounded by rolling green hills, the town enjoys a wonderfully picturesque location that begs to be explored. Its 14th-century churches and timber-framed buildings offer a fascinating glimpse into history.
Use your Berlin car hire to visit the city of Dresden. Largely destroyed by Allied bombing during the Second World War, Dresden still bears the scars of its wartorn past but has since been dramatically restored. Now a thriving cultural hub, the city boasts an extensive collection of world-class museums and art galleries. See the landmark Frauenkirche church, restored to its former glory. Visit the stunning Semperoper opera house or enjoy a relaxing Elbe riverboat cruise.
Hire a car in Berlin and drive through gorgeous Saxony countryside to the beautiful city of Leipzig. Considered a centre for music, Leipzig was once the home of Johann Sebastian Bach and hosts a number of prestigious events including the Mendelssohn Festival and internationally renowned Jazz Festival. Museum, art gallery and theatre options abound for culture vultures. Indulge in retail therapy at department stores or chic boutiques. Experience the buzzing nightlife and discover a wide choice of restaurants, bars and nightclubs.
Drive your hire car north from Berlin and discover the breathtaking beauty of the Muritz National Park, with its verdant forests and stunning lakes. Further scenic beauty awaits on the Baltic Sea coastline at Usedom. Discover an unexpected slice of beach heaven just over two hours' journey from Berlin on this idyllic island. Stretch out on soft white sands or wander at your leisure around one of Usedom's charming seaside towns.
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She has been asking questions for as long as she can remember, and at Emerson College she figured out there was actually a career in that. She earned her degree in Broadcast Journalism with a minor in Political Science. As an intern for the I-Team at WBZ in Boston, she learned how to ask tough questions and dig deep for the real story.
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In September of 2010 she brought those skills south to WCSH in Portland. You can usually spot her by looking for the tiny reporter toting the big camera and tripod.
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MANTEE – Dorothy P. Logan, 59, died Saturday, April 26, 2014, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo.
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Masterpiece Optimus Prime includes an all new mold/rendition of Masterpiece Optimus Prime, including for the very first time a Spike figure and roller! Truly a Masterpiece, this piece also includes amazing packaging and is a must have item for any Transformers fan.
Note: This is the second edition of MP-10 and this version will include a figure display stand as shown. First editions do not include this stand.
***** OUTSTANDING *10*.!!!! Its about time they took time and did it RIGHT.!!! Its
accurate to G1 era!!! Yes its not big as the 1st mp prime or has some die cast
metal etc.!! If you are a TRUE fan of g1 like me.!! You'll love it.!!!! I hope
with the next MP takara/tomy take their time in making MP's accurate.!!!! thanks
TFsource team I love you!!!! U-ROCK
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"This is Optimus Prime. Period."
Did not expect Takara to re-design MP Optimus Prime but THIS IS THE ONE Transformer to collect. More poseable than MP-01/04 version, this piece has deserved the name MASTERPIECE. Optimus Prime has become a perfect replica of the anime CONVOY in Japan. His gun can fold and stored in his back (neat!). Matrix of Leadership can be removed from his chest. Transformation of robot to truck is a challenge at first, so look at the illustrations in the manual very carefully. The truck mode is better looking with the sliding smokestacks and side mirrors. Wheels (rubber) are concealed in this hips and legs. Spike figure can be placed inside the cab/roller and trailer base. Overall, I recommend getting this version. Wish Takara will redo Megatron.
"TFSource is superb!"
I would like to say that TFSource has done a wonderful job securing the package and ship it really fast internationally! The condition is A+++!! MP-10 is although smaller than MP-04 but way more detailed and finely tuned than his predecessor. The quality is superb and sealed in a tight transparent plastic inside the box. Overall, wonderful release by Takara and a must display toy for every TF Fan out there.
"MegaTfmans thaughts of MP 10"
The ultimate Optimus Prime figure out there, and if your on the fence about this get off now, for this great figure and its a true Masterpeice!!!
"Optimus Prime returns and never looked better. Do not miss out on this."
I owned 4 mp-01 and 2 mp-04 Optimus Prime, yeah that was how much I adored that toy...until this. At first I was skeptical of mp-10 because his legs looked kind of stubby and weird in the promo photos, but it only Looked that way in those photos (and the crappy poses they put him in didn't help), he was MUCH better looking in person! The re-imagined honorable Autobot leader looked modern, slick and streamlined like those cool Japanese Anime Robots, and he was more posable and balanced than any other Prime(helped immensely by including diecast only in the spine and feet). Mp-10 was about 10'' tall, about 2'' shorter than mp-01, in scale with the classics, encores and movie deluxes. His alt mode was absolutely gorgeous. Compared to mp-01 his truck mode had angled smoke stacks, bigger gas tanks, side view mirrors, squared headlights, and perfectly aligned cab front. He nearly looked like a scaled model of an actual Kenworth semi, only the slightly bulky back side ruined the perfection. The transformation on this guy was intuitive and easy to remember, there weren't any flimsy parts like in mp Megatron and Rodimus, He actually felt more sturdy than mp-01 and easier to transform. MP-10 had clean high quality paint apps complete with chrome, and his insides were painted black, which blocked lights from passing through and made the plastic look more solid.
All in all a G1 Prime fan's dream come true, surpassing MP-01 as the best Optimus Prime/Convoy figure so far in my opinion. Don't miss out on it even if you own the mp-01 mold.
"This is the best optimus prime ever made to date!!!"
pictures dont do mp 10 justice, i have had mp 1 and mp 4 primes and yes they were the best primes ever made until now. he transforms similar to mp 1, yes he is mostly plastic except for his spine and feet and the matrix is also metal/plastic but this means no paint chipping like mp 1 and lets face it mp 1 is just to big and heavy. mp 10 is the same height as mp rodimus, but in my opinion much better quality and design. mp 10 is more detailed and posable then mp 1 more like a model less like a toy my only real complaints i wish the matrix did still light up and if his bumper could rotate like mp 1 so it wouldnt be visable through his windows in robot mode and his gun should be a little bigger the fact that it folds and stores in his back to me is just a gimmick i could care less about as far as his trailer goes its better then mp 4 inside and out and its cool to get roller this time
I am really pleased with MP-10. I had MP-04, and I think MP-10 is a bit better. Yes, the first one had die-cast, and was a lot bigger. However, I think MP-10 really captures the G1 cartoon Optimus Prime. It is a great addition to my collection. I will say that I thought it looks better in person, as compared to seeing it in pictures. If you have the money, I say go ahead and purchase MP-10. Well worth the investment.
"TFScource...Don't bother with any other company!!"
This is more a review on the awesome job TFSource does more than Optimus here, who everyone can agree is all kinds of Awesome. I tried getting this item through a company off ebay. After 5 days of no notice, I inquired with them and received a reply regarding a TOTALLY DIFFERENT item. Meanwhile I decide to go through my actual trusted source, TFSource, and bingo, got the confirmation 10 seconds after order and IT WAS CHEAPER even with shipping. So thanks again TFSource, I've learned my lesson and will ALWAYS come here first!
Every other reviewer has already given this Transformer the justice it deserves. It raises the bar and lets face it....it is the perfect character to flaunt what you got.
Being a Perfectionist myself I like to be REALLLLLYYYYY picky about what should and shouldn´t be classed a masterpiece, MP 1....meh too blocky.....MP4.....PERFECT? you people make me sick... but this figure is amazing. Its transformation from Truck to Robot and back is smooth...the articulation is better than anything you could hope for and even when picking the truck up and looking at it from every angle...it doesn´t look like it was ever intended to transform. If your fat and or poor (maybe like me) MP10 is worth a month without grocery shopping and a nagging spouse. If you are all hot and rich and reading this.....you porbably know a large transformers fan who could do with this figure.
"Over hyped."
I cant believe all the hype this figure is generating. Some are saying this is the greatest MP figure ever, really? It beats MP-01, really? Unlike MP-01 this toy does not have hardly any diecast, dont have any light up features and detail like working pistons ect has been left out. Plus its smaller then MP-01. And they call this a MP? It fits in more with the Generations line then the MP line. Its one big expensive toy and not worth the price.
"The Quintessential Prime"
I was on the fence about ordering MP-10 since it was released. I'd already had an MP-04S and it WAS my favorite figure. Once I broke and got MP-10, I immediately had a new favorite. This version of Prime is the best I'd seen. I can praise this figure enough. If you've been on the fence about this one, get off and get it. This is Prime done perfectly right!
"MP gold"
This is a great figure. Color is 4/5, i wish the thighs were chrome/sliver. Great posability, 5/5. The cab mode do look much better than previous MP Primes. One of my shoulder joints is a little loose over all I rate this figure at 4.5 I know TFsouce u can only rate at 4 or 5, so i'd like to split difference.
"Great figure but where's the diecast?"
Face it. You'd be lucky to find MP-10 or the Hasbro version anywhere for less that $280. Unless you want the less expensive YOTH Optimus Prime to be the definitive Prime of your Masterpiece collection, then by all means pass on this figure since you will end up scrutinizing every tiny detail knowing that you spent $300 for a figure that should have zero flaws...
That being said, thank you TFsource for sending me a replacement head.
"I am Optimus Prime!"
Excellent Optimus Prime! I can't express how awesome this figure is. I felt like it was 1984 and 11 years old again. It is a great redesign on the MP-1 Prime ( I did enjoy that one as well ) Paint is great, poses great, tight joints, character accuracy is second to none. All in all, best Masterpiece of my collection.
A mint box generally has no noticeable flaws. This doesn't mean it is a C10 box, but that it doesn't have any significant damage to the box. It still may have wear to the window, and a small amount of wear to the box that is noticeable upon close inspection.
A C9 box is still considered very displayable and may have a kink, ding, minor fray to an edge, etc. The box is still case fresh and unopened with factory sealed tape on both sides.
By selecting this option, ToySource allows you to continue to add either instock or preorder items to your stack, as well as change how your orders ship out, which can save you on shipping!


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So - I had to set my system to use https because otherwise it wasn't authenticating properly when using external email clients to send email via IMAP. That all works great. My web users go through https, and my IMAP users can send/receive email. However, when I go into the admin interface and I try to launch into a users mailbox, via either right click or menu bar, it tries to connect through http. I naturally get an error that the service is not available. Is there somewhere that we can change so that it points to https instead of http?
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You didn't answer my question. I didn't ask about P12 Network.
Yes, it's good that I'll still (hopefully) be able to see all Laker games...if that's what you wanted to hear.
But I'd like to see other TWC programming as well, which I will not see on DirecTV...not to mention the Pac-12 networks.
But my point is more about the DirecTV situation in general, where they seem to have changed their negotiating tactics. It makes me worry what channels DirecTV will carry in the future.


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Features » June 18, 2014
BREAKING: House To Push Back Against Military Action in Iraq
Members of Congress want to send a clear message to Obama: They won't stand for another war.
'I think the reality is that the administration is weighing what to do on this right now and a strong statement of opposition by Congress would be a factor in that calculus ... It would certainly make the president more hesitant to use military force.'
After a recent string of insurgent attacks from the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in the northern part of Iraq, President Obama told Congress on Monday night that he will order 275 troops to the country to protect American personnel and the U.S. embassy in Baghdad. Skeptics worry the deployment could be the opening salvo of a much longer engagement. With talk of further U.S. military action in the air and the annual defense appropriations bill up for a vote this week, some members of Congress want to send a clear message to the administration: They won't stand for another war.
Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.), a longtime anti-war champion on Capitol Hill, plans to offer two Iraq-related amendments to this year's appropriations bill, In These Times has learned. One would cut off future U.S. military spending in Iraq; the other would prohibit the future deployment of American combat troops to the country (without getting in the way of the current security mission). The votes on the amendments will likely take place on Thursday.
The first amendment would prevent any funds from the upcoming defense appropriations bill from being spent under the prior authorization of the 2002 Iraq War resolution (AUMF)—the bill that laid the groundwork for the United States' invasion and nearly decade-long occupation. Anti-war critics and legal experts have long worried that open-ended piece of legislation gives the executive a blank check to conduct military operations in Iraq without consulting Congress. Lee's measure would nudge the president to seek Congressional approval for action beyond the latest deployment.
The amendment is far from perfect—the Defense Department's fiscal year 2015 doesn't start until October 1, which means the president could, in theory, justify military operations this summer on the grounds of the 2002 AUMF if he really wanted to. (The White House says it supports repealing the AUMF, but that isn't a priority and "the effect would be entirely symbolic.") But given that House Republicans have blocked previous efforts to force a vote on repealing the AUMF, Lee's amendment is arguably the next best option on the table.
Though Lee's other amendment doesn't rule out air strikes from future Iraq actions, it, too, would send a clear message of Congressional opposition to the White House.
Supporters of both measures say the upcoming votes will serve as de facto referenda on military intervention in Iraq.
"I think the reality is that the administration is weighing what to do on this right now and a strong statement of opposition by Congress would be a factor in that calculus," says Stephen Miles, coalition coordinator for Win Without War, which includes groups like MoveOn.org, the NAACP, Greenpeace and Veterans for Peace, and backs both amendments. "It would certainly make the president more hesitant to use military force."
The House is expected to take up the defense appropriations bill on Wednesday, and vote on most of the amendments on Thursday. Senior Hill staffers say they expect the votes to be close.
Since ISIS' offensive sparked talk of another U.S. intervention last week, anti-war groups have rushed to express their opposition. CREDO Action is circulating a petition—"Mr. President, don't bomb Iraq," it begins—that has earned more than 100,000 signatures. Meanwhile, MoveOn's petition, which calls on President Obama and Congress not to take "new military action in Iraq," has collected over 70,000 signatures.
Beyond online activism, polls also point to a war-weary public: 74 percent of Americans, according to a Public Policy Polling study released Tuesday, are opposed to sending combat troops to Iraq. That opinion could prove key as the White House mulls its options. Late last summer, grassroots opposition helped fuel a bipartisan anti-war voting block in Congress, which effectively derailed the administration's plans to bomb Syria.
Cole Stangler
Cole Stangler is an In These Times staff writer and Schumann Fellow based in Washington D.C., covering labor, trade, foreign policy and environmental issues. His reporting has appeared in The Huffington Post and The American Prospect, and has been cited in The New York Times. He can be reached at cole[at]inthesetimes.com. Follow him on Twitter @colestangler.
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That is a stud 2x3!!! Nice job.
first muley with a bow....he had a big 5x5 with him, but just could not get the shot on him. he was the only one that bedded down on the opposite side of the dry creek bed from me, so he was the only one i could see when i stood up to shoot.
the 5x5 was later found to be bedded down 38 yrds from me(when i shot the 2x3), but just out of sight under the cliffy undercut bank i was hinding on. this is the deer and the country i was trying to hide in.!!! lol
That is a stud 2x3!!! Nice job.
That's a nice buck! Congrats and thanks for sharing
Hunt hard, and trust your instincts
Nice buck!
Congrats. Bomber of a first mulie!
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Dam thats a big 2x3 congrats!
Very nice, congrats!
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Nice Buck! Congrats on getting him!
Very nice deer, congrats!
Great job...