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There are a number of different ways to power a house full of speakers. Here's an overview of things you need to know.
Audio in two rooms using one receiver
One-receiver setups are generally the simplest, most affordable ways to enjoy multi-room audio. In fact, your existing home theater receiver may have the necessary features — a second set of speaker outputs (often labeled "B" or "zone 2") to drive a pair of stereo speakers in a second room. [Shop for a multi-room receiver.]
Is this an option that will work for you? Let's take a look at some common situations.
"How do I know if my home theater receiver can power speakers in a second room?"
If you want a single receiver to power both your main and your second room, you should look for a receiver with powered (or "speaker-level") outputs. These models can send an amplified audio signal to a second room, so that you won't need to purchase an additional amplifier.
Don't forget: You'll need a pair of speakers in that second room; lots of folks also like to install an in-wall volume control to adjust the sound in their second listening area. Also, some receivers "borrow" power from your main room's channels in order to power speakers in a second room. For example, many 7.1-channel receivers use the two back surround channels to drive the "B" or "zone 2" speakers — when you listen to audio in your second room, you'll only have 5.1 surround sound in your main room.
"I want to be able to listen to two different audio sources in both rooms simultaneously."
To play back your TV's audio in one room, and send Dad's favorite jazz tunes to a set of speakers in the den at the same time, you'll need a dual-room/dual-source receiver. This kind of receiver can play two different sources in two listening areas simultaneously.
Don't forget: If you use your receiver's preamp outputs, you'll need another amp or receiver to power the speakers in your second room. To avoid that situation, use your receiver's powered outputs.
Diagram A — Audio for two rooms using "A" and "B" speaker outputs
- Simple and affordable — a great way to get started with multi-room sound.
- Receivers with powered dual-room/dual-source capability will let housemates listen to two different sources simultaneously.
- With some receivers, you can't play all of your surround channels in your main room while playing stereo music in another.
- Your receiver must be designed to handle a 4-ohm load; speakers in both rooms must be 8-ohm speakers. If you use speakers with an impedance lower than 8 ohms, you may trigger your receiver's built-in protection circuit, causing it to shut off.
- Installing an in-wall volume control in your secondary room adds a lot of convenience — adjust the volume right there, instead of running back and forth from your main room.
Audio in three rooms using one receiver
Some higher-end home theater receivers can provide audio to three or even four rooms at the same time. These receivers typically offer a mix of preamp-level and powered outputs, and some also feature a composite video output for an additional room, allowing you to send audio and video to your second or third room.
"What kind of receiver do I need?"
You'll need a receiver with 3-room/3-source capability (the back-panel outputs are often labeled "Zone 2" and "Zone 3"). This kind of receiver can play three different sources in three listening areas simultaneously. And most of them offer a combination of both preamp and powered speaker outputs.
Don't forget: If you use your receiver's preamp outputs in your second or third rooms, you'll need another amp or receiver to power the speakers in that room.
Diagram B — Audio for three rooms using "Zone 1," "Zone 2," and "Zone 3" speaker outputs
- Some 3-room/3-source receivers can also send video to one of your additional rooms.
- Receivers with 3-room/3-source capability will let housemates listen to three different sources simultaneously.
- With some receivers, you can't play all of your surround channels in your main room while playing stereo music in another.
- Most receivers are only made to power two rooms, and use a preamp output for the third. A few receivers can safely power the speakers in all three rooms — in most cases, you'll only be able to get 3.1-channel sound in your main room, and stereo sound in two additional rooms.
- Installing in-wall volume controls in your additional rooms adds a lot of convenience — adjust the volume right there, instead of running back and forth from your main room.
Audio in three rooms using two receivers
Adding a second receiver to your system can expand your multi-room options in several different ways. A two-receiver system not only lets you send music to more areas of your house, but it also always lets you enjoy full home theater sound in your main room while sending a different audio source to both of your other listening rooms.
"What kinds of receivers do I need?"
The first receiver will live in your main A/V room, connected to your audio sources, such as a CD player or music server, and powering your home theater speakers. This model needs to have a set of preamp-level (or line-level) outputs so that it can send a non-amplified audio signal to your second receiver.
Your second receiver is the one that will power your speakers in your second and third rooms, using its "A" and "B" speaker outputs. It receives audio information from your home theater receiver's preamp-level outputs — you can simply connect a standard set of stereo RCA cables to one of the second receiver's audio inputs. This receiver doesn't need to be a home theater model — in most cases, a relatively inexpensive stereo receiver can handle the job quite capably. You may even have an old stereo receiver that you can use for the job.
Don't forget: You'll need two pairs of speakers with that second receiver or amplifier — one pair for each listening room.
Diagram C — Audio for three rooms using a second (stereo) receiver (main-room home theater system not pictured)
- Simple and affordable.
- You'll always be able enjoy surround sound with your main system and play music in your second and third rooms simultaneously.
- This kind of system can easily be expanded. For example, if your main receiver has two preamp outputs, you could set up a second stereo receiver for four total rooms.
- Most stereo receivers can't send different audio sources to your second and third listening rooms. (If you find one that can output two audio signals to its "A" and "B" outputs, you'll still need to hook up at least one source directly to the stereo receiver, since your home theater receiver can only provide one source at a time.)
- Installing in-wall volume controls in your additional rooms adds a lot of convenience — adjust the volume right there, instead of running back and forth from your main room.
- Your receiver must be designed to handle a 4-ohm load; both pairs of speakers must be 8-ohm, unless you use impedance-matching volume controls.
- The receiver must have parallel connections internally. Ask your Crutchfield Sales Advisor if the receiver you're planning to buy has series or parallel connections internally.
Adding an amplifier for even more whole-house power and flexibility
In a number of situations, it may make more sense to use a more powerful dedicated amplifier, rather than a stereo receiver, to power your system. If you opt for a multi-channel amplifier, you'll not only have plenty of power, but also a lot more flexibility in dividing that power according to the differing demands of your various listening areas. [Shop for a power amplifier.]
Just like the previous examples that used stereo receivers, a multi-room amplifier would receive audio information from your main home theater receiver via its preamp inputs.
"How many channels of amplification do I need?"
The number of channels you'll want depends not only on how many pairs of speakers you want to power, but also on what kind of environment those speakers will be in, and how you'd like to listen to them.
For example, additional amplifier power comes in particularly handy for outdoor speakers, which tend to require a lot more power than indoor speakers to achieve comparable volume levels. With a 12-channel amplifier, you could "bridge" four channels to power a pair of stereo speakers in your backyard — that means that each of those speakers would receive two channels of power, enabling them to produce higher volume levels without straining the amp. For all but the largest of indoor areas, two channels of amplification per pair of stereo speakers should provide all the power you need. And for smaller or less-frequently occupied areas where you only want a single mono speaker for background listening, you could use a single amp channel set to a mono configuration.
Diagram F — Audio for multiple rooms using a multi-zone receiver and a multichannel amplifier
- Versatility — you can easily distribute varying amounts of power to different areas of your home, as needed; many amps can be "daisy-chained" to accommodate more rooms.
- Plenty of power for every room, so you'll get great sound, and you won't strain the amp or underpower your speakers.
- You free up the receiver's amplifier section to deliver surround sound in the main room at any time.
- You can steer mono sound to small rooms and hallways while maintaining stereo in other rooms.
- A relatively expensive solution, compared to other options.
- In most set ups, with the exception of your main room, you can't listen to different sources in each area — the same music will play through all speakers in most setups.
- Volume limiters on the back panel of some multi-channel amps let you match the volume from one room to the next. Then, even if someone cranks the volume knob all the way up, it still won't reach floor-shaking levels.
- You'll need to find a well-ventilated space for the amplifier near your receiver.
Other considerations
Sharing components in two-receiver systems
Sharing audio components such as CD players and music servers between two receivers in a multi-room audio system isn't necessary, but it can save you both money and space. For example, if you've got a 400-disc CD megachanger loaded up with your entire music library, the ability to play it through either of your two receivers is an especially attractive option.
If your main receiver offers dual-room/dual-source capability, you can simply use its preamp output to share all of your components via a single analog connection. Alternatively, if the component you want to share can support both its analog and digital outputs simultaneously, you can make a digital connection to one receiver and an analog connection to the other. Or, if you can't make a digital connection to either receiver, you can use two buffered Y-connectors to share the component's output between your two receivers.
Choosing the right speaker wire
If you're planning to power your speakers from a receiver or amplifier that will be located in a separate room, it's important to consider what kind of speaker wire to use. To determine what's right for your setup, you'll need to figure out where you're going to route the wire and how far the signal will have to travel to get from your receiver or amplifier to the speaker. To run wire inside your walls, you'll need UL-rated speaker wire labeled CL2 or CL3. The Underwriters Laboratory (UL) looks at heat generated from current flowing through wire, how quickly the cable will catch and spread fire when exposed to flame, and the wire's susceptibility to damage from external stresses. Also, be sure to check your local building and fire code and buy wire accordingly.
Another factor to consider is the gauge, or thickness, of your speaker wire. The lower the American Wire Gauge (AWG) number, the thicker the wire. Significant power losses can occur over long runs, resulting in lower performance, making wire gauge a key factor in the performance of a multi-room music system. Use the chart below as a guideline for wire gauge selection.
|Distance from speaker to amplifier
|Less than 80 feet
|80 to 200 feet
For more information on installing in-wall speaker wire, check out our articles on installing in-wall wire and in-wall, in-ceiling, and on-wall speakers.
If you'd like to see wire routing options that don't involve in-wall runs, see our article on home A/V cable management.
KeithPosted on 5/10/2015 9:23:57 PM
Ok.. here it is . I know nothing about audio. I just bought a house with speaks in every room. There are 18 total speakers in the home overall including outside on the porch. There is a large group of wires in the living area that I guess belong to these speakers. There are knobs for each room in the home except the living room area that have knobs that I guess are used to control the sound for each room. My desire is to have it so that I can have sound for the main living area, my upstairs man room and out on the back porch. My question is what type of receiver would be best for me. Honestly I would probably get someone to install since I have no idea what to do about it. THanks
Gary GrossklausPosted on 6/28/2015 2:56:36 PM
can you play a network source such as Pandora on zone B
Mike markowitz from California/Bay AreaPosted on 6/29/2015 7:57:39 PM
What are my receiver options for 3 room/3 source receivers when my primary concern is stereo sound, not TV.
Sue Lynch from Suffolk, VAPosted on 7/4/2015 1:33:58 PM
We have pre installed speakers in the ceiling of our home living room 2 pr/kitchen 1 pr /outdoor kitchen 1 pr/ hall & laundry 1 pr / office & hall 1 pr. 6 pair total 16 awg cable wiring what do I need to make them work?
Jon Peck from Santa FePosted on 9/5/2015 10:04:41 PM
My house has pairs of speakers built in to each of 8 rooms. I have been using a very old receiver (Luxman) to power four rooms with a Sonos Connect or a CD player as the main inputs. The receiver has begun cutting out if used continuously, although it returns to service after a while. I am guessing that it is being overdriven. I also have an inexpensive Pioneer receiver that separately drives two rooms. What do I need in order to make this setup function properly? I don't need different outputs in different rooms. TIA
Keith from Queen CreekPosted on 2/28/2016 10:14:54 PM
I have 13 pairs of speakers though out the house and two of the pairs are for the outside patio. I have my older Yamaha RX-V630 home theater to power this. what do I need to accomplish this? Thanks
JuliePosted on 3/29/2016 1:41:45 PM
The subject of this is Audio and then all the solutions assume there is a home theater involved.
Harry Hulle from Smithtown, NYPosted on 5/16/2016 1:04:36 PM
Hello Looking for a Stereo Receiver to power main room with Klipsch 5.1 speakers and 8 additional speakers. 2 each in living room, kitchen, patio and deck What do I need to do I have old Yamaha 2500 doing the 3 sets of speakers off of Speaker B but tried Niles 4 speaker switch on B and think did some damage Thanks


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Formula uses DOT 4 brake fluid because of its resistance to thermal expansion, gas absorption, and the quality control inherent with DOT-approved products. The hose attaches directly to Formula's Feeling Control System for quick and easy adjustments of lever stroke, and to compensate for pad wear.
A forged aluminum, radial master cylinder provides excellent power transfer due to incredible stiffness and strength. Formula also specs The T1 with its Tool Free Reach Adjustment knob for quick and simple fine-tuning of lever position. A two-bolt clamp affixes it to the handlebar, and you can run the T1 regular or moto-style.
Either way you hang the levers on the bar, there will be an accessible bleed port near the clamp. The 25th Anniversary T1 Limited Edition Brakes does not include rotors or adapters -- these are sold separately. It comes pre-bled as a 100mm-length front or 165mm rear.


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Zipp 404 Firecrest Carbon Road Wheel - Tubular $0.00
You might need a microscope to understand the intricacies of the 404 Firecrest Tubular, but you certainly don't need one to grasp the magnitude of its records. From L'Alp d'Huez to Kona, it's nearly impossible to find another wheel with such a storied career. However, the best just got better with the 404's adaptation of Zipp's new 188/V9 rear hub. The future is here.
The 404 is one Zipp's most ambitious rim shapes. It maintains a rim depth of 58.0mm and a maximum width of 26.53mm in the front and 27.07mm in the rear. The Zipp 88/188 hubs' bearing stance has been widened by 7.5mm, and the rim's body shape has been canted out by two percent. Zipp found that the design creates a more stable structure, and offers greater vertical and lateral compliance with increased control, comfort, and rigidity. While the 404 benefits from these welcomed additions, to achieve the Zipp-standard of strength and rigidity, the 404 utilizes unidirectional fibers to handle the tensile and comprehensive loading within the rim, and woven fibers in the spoke-hole areas. A woven silica-ceramic fabric and a woven carbon fabric encapsulate the braking and tire-mounting surfaces. The combination of fiber patterns creates a high stiffness-to-weight ratio without stacking up the grams.
A number of Zipp technologies went into making the 404 Firecrest one of the most versatile wheels in the Zipp arsenal. First, the Multi-Material Co-Molding process permanently fuses a sub-200-gram aluminum hoop to a dimpled carbon structure that acts as a leaf spring for road vibration and impact. Spokes laced directly to the carbon body give you the benefit of a carbon feel and aluminum braking. Next, visco-elastic material is inserted between carbon laminate in the rim to reduce road vibration by ten percent. Lastly, the dimples of the Aerodynamic Boundary Layer Control (ABLC) on the curved rim section work to create a slight turbulence directly above the rim surface. This creates an artificial boundary layer that forces the laminar boundary layer towards the forward part of the rim to become turbulent. This process enables airflow to remain attached over more of the rim for a longer period of time, providing a lower level of integrated drag. The drag that ABLC creates is called skin friction drag; although it's greatly increased, pressure drag (which is ten times higher than skin friction) is decreased to make the 404 wheels faster than the competition in a wide range of conditions, not just the wind tunnel. While most wheels only enjoy minimum drag at rarely occurring yaw angles of five and ten degrees, the 404 experiences it at the real-world conditions of 10 to 20 degrees.
For the build, Zipp used its proprietary 88 hub on the front and the new 188/V9 on the rear. This new hub has larger precision Swiss steel bearings for increased durability, and it provides an increase in lateral stiffness over its predecessor. According to Zipp, this new bearing/cartridge system also delivers a 25% increase in torsional stiffness compared to the leading competitive hubs currently available. The wheels still receive an 18/24 Sapim X-Ray spoke configuration, but on the rear wheel Zipp moved from a radial non-drive side and two-cross lacing drive side pattern to its new "virtual three cross" lacing configuration on both sides. Zipp uses the word "virtual" here to describe the manner in which one spoke doesn't actually contact the other two spokes it crosses. The result is a stiffer overall construction that more effectively transfers power directly to the rear wheel, which is crucial for those out-of-the-saddle sprints and climbs.
The Zipp 404 Firecrest Carbon Tubular Road Wheel is available in the color Black with either Black or White labels. Every wheel is hand-built in the USA, and the rear wheel is available in two freehub configurations to fit either Campagnolo or Shimano/SRAM 11-speed cassettes. Please note that Zipp's maximum recommended rider weight is 250lbs.
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The product description says the front hub is an 88 *disc*. Maybe I'm not up on Zipp jargon. Does this mean the front wheel is set up for disc brakes?
hello good afternoon. I want to know if the value of this /www.backcountry.com/zipp-404-firecrest-tubular element includes a pair of wheels or olo and if I can give the rear wheel hub with shimano 11 speed. thanks I will be attentive to your answer. danilo alvis 573204896835 firstname.lastname@example.com
These are single wheels. Pairs will be listed as "wheelsets". All the current hubs do work with 11 spd.
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I want to know if the value of this item /www.backcountry.com/zipp-404-firecrest-tubular includes the pair of wheels or olo and if I can give the rear wheel hub with shimano 11 speed.
thanks I will be attentive to your answer.
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Is there any possibility in the future that Zimbra will more more modular so that users can pick and choose between components such as an anti-spam product of their choice?
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However, you'd be amazed to know that there are numerous apartments in Raleigh that are also equipped with various other superb and unique facilities such as central air system for cooling and heating. It'd be great if you're able to find an apartment that includes central air system. However, an air-conditioning facility is a must, and it should be there in your mind when searching for apartments in Raleigh NC. Similarly, you need to make sure that the apartment you're going to get has a better kitchen in it. The fully equipped kitchen can be given considerable importance in those prospects. You aren't required to be concerned about hiring an apartment that includes the best and fully equipped kitchen.
Dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator are some of the essentials that should be there in your mind when searching for a very good quality apartment in the city. Similarly, you need to make sure that your apartment should be having internet facility in it. This is one of the most important requirements of the modern era, and you simply can't neglect it in your living place. Most of the Raleigh NC Apartments will surely allow you to attain this particular facility, but you've to check it and ensure that you're not going to neglect it. If you're able to find an apartment with amazing features, characteristics and amenities then you can surely make your stay better.
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LemonFree has found some important recall information regarding 2007 Mercury Milan vehicles2007 Mercury Milan (5/29/2014)
Campaign Number: 14E028000
Component Name: EQUIPMENT
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain all weather driver side accessory floor mats sold for use in model year 2006-2011 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2007-2011 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured November 9, 2007, through October 31, 2010. The affected floor mats may move and possibly interfere with the accelerator pedal.
Defect: The floor mat could shift such that it could interfere with the accelerator pedal, preventing its return to an idle position, which could result in unintended vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement mats, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Ford's customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S07. NOTE: Vehicles built after October 31, 2010, while potentially equipped with the same floor mats, are equipped with a Brake Over Accelerator (BOA) feature that prevents simultaneous accelerator and brake application, allowing the vehicle to be safely stopped by pressing firmly and steadily on the brake pedal.


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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey SynopsisThe adventure follows the journey of title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakenshield. Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and Sorcerers. Although their goal lies to the East and the wastelands of the Lonely Mountain, first they must escape the goblin tunnels, where Bilbo meets the creature that will change his life forever...Gollum. Here, alone with Gollum, on the shores of an underground lake, the unassuming Bilbo Baggins not only discovers depths of ingenuity and courage that surprise even him, he also gains possession of Gollum's "precious" ring that holds unexpected and useful qualities... A simple, gold ring that is tied to the fate of all Middle-earth in ways Bilbo cannot begin to know.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Release Date
In Theaters December 14, 2012
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Credits
Starring: Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Cate Blanchett, Ian Holm, Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving, Elijah Wood, Andy Serkis, Richard Armitage, Manu Bennett, Jed Brophy, Adam Brown, John Callen, Mark Hadlow, Peter Hambleton, Barry Humphries, Stephen Hunter, William Kircher, Sylvester McCoy, Bret McKenzie, Graham McTavish, James Nesbitt, Dean O'Gorman, Conan Stevens, Ken Stott, and Aidan Turner
Written by: J.R.R. Tolkien (original novel), Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens, Fran Walsh, and Guillermo del Toro
Directed by: Peter Jackson
Produced by: Carolynne Cunningham, Zane Weiner, Fran Walsh, and Peter Jackson
MPAA Rating: [ PG-13 ]
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
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AUBURN, Wash. (July 7, 2012) – Rocky's Quest took the early lead and kept right on going Saturday at Emerald Downs.
The rapidly improving gelding ran the fastest mile of the meeting—1:34.16—and notched a 3-½-length victory in the $14,800 feature race for 3-year-olds and up.
Ridden by Juan Gutierrez, Rocky's Quest paid $3.40 $2.40 and $2.20. Blaine Wright is the trainer for owners John and Janene Maryanski of Auburn.
A 4-year-old Kentucky-bred gelding by Rockport Harbor, Rocky's Quest is 2-1-1 in four starts at the meet and has won at 5-½ furlongs and one mile. His losses were second and third-place finishes in races won by Go With Gusto, who is a razor-sharp 7-year-old and the only horse to win four races this season.
Rocky's Quest did it the hard way Saturday—setting fast fractions and holding a lead on a day when closers had fared well. Pressed hard all the way by Ugottabcatty, Ricky's Quest led through splits of :22.89, :45.16 and 1:09.01, opened a three-length lead into the lane and continued strongly to the wire. The winning time topped a 1:34.44 clocking set by Winning Machine in the Budweiser Handicap last month, and also is faster than seven of the last eight winning times in the Longacres Mile.
Capped with his ride on Rocky's Quest, Gutierrez had three wins and opened a 51-44 lead on Leslie Mawing in the jockeys' standings. Bidding for his first Emerald Downs riding title, Gutierrez now has 16 multiple-win days and is on pace to win over 100 races.
Wright and the Maryanskis also had a great day as their 3-year-old filly Roll Your Eyes ($6.20) prevailed in a $16,000 claiming race with a $19,000 purse at Pleasanton.
Wright has saddled the first two feature-race winners this week as Rezar scored a 12-to-1 upset Friday night, and is 10-7-6 in 37 starts this season.
Ugottabcatty, the 4-to-1 second choice ridden by Gallyn Mitchell, gamely held second place and paid $3.60 and $2.60 for place and show. It was a head back to Mr. Mad Max, ridden by Debbie Hoonan, and a $3 show payoff.
National, Wasserman and Free Beer completed the order of finish, The track's all-time leading money winner, 10-year-old Wasserman earned $370 for fifth to boost his Emerald Downs bankroll to $545,131.
NOTES: Eliska Kubinova rode seven mounts Saturday after being involved in a spill Friday night, and she guided Mile Easy ($5.80) to a front-running victory in the ninth race nightcap. It was the 38th win for the 23-year-old apprentice who remains on pace to break the single-season mark of 70 wins by an apprentice…Mike Man's Gold ($42.80) won the $17,850 maiden special weight race for 2-year-olds in :58.18 for five furlongs. The winner is a half-brother to quadruple Emerald Downs' stakes winner No Flies On Doodle. Finallygotabentley, the 1-to-5 betting favorite, finished second while Music of My Soul, Noosa Beach's full brother, had traffic problems and finished fifth in his career debut…At Pleasanton, first-time starter Broken Sword won the $50,000 Juan Gonzalez Memorial Stakes for 2-year-old fillies in 1:03.27 for 5-½ furlongs. The daughter of Broken Vow, co-owned by Dr. Mark Dedomenico, began her training at the Pegasus Training and Rehabilitation Center in Redmond…Skinny Genes, a 4-year-old filly who debuted with a victory at Emerald Downs last year, came off the bench and scored a $33.80 surprise at Hollywood Park for trainer Vann Belvoir and owners Todd and Shawn Hansen. Skinny Genes is 4-for-9 lifetime with earnings of nearly $70,000…Live racing continues Sunday with first post 2:15 p.m. Class Included is the 6-to-5 morning line favorite in the $50,000 Boeing handicap for older fillies and mares. Sunday marks the midway point of the 81-day meeting.


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Applying for Financial Aid
The free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is at www.fafsa.gov. You can also apply for federal and state need-based, grant aid and participate in need-based scholarships, student employment and/or student loan options by visiting www.fafsa.gov. For scholarship information and application links visit RCC's scholarship website.
FAFSA/Renewal FAFSA on the Web
The 3-Step Process
- How do you apply?
- What happens next?
- Are you in control?
- STEP 1: Complete the FAFSA on the Web
- STEP 2: Respond to Correspondence
- STEP 3: Take Charge of Your Finances
STEP 1: COMPLETE THE FAFSA ON THE WEBThe FAFSA serves as the single application for all types of student financial aid - federal, state and College programs. To apply for student financial aid at RCC you must complete the FAFSA and be enrolled in at least one credit in a degree, certificate, or transfer program. Please complete the following steps to ensure smooth processing of the FAFSA.
- Before you complete the FAFSA on the Web, if you have not already done so, request a Personal Identification Number (PIN) at www.pin.ed.gov. Two to three days after you request a PIN, you will receive an e-mail message that your assigned PIN is available on a designated secure Web site.
- If parent information is included on your FAFSA, your parent will also need to request a PIN at www.pin.ed.gov.
- Your PIN serves as an electronic identifier and is necessary for you and your parent (if applicable) to electronically sign the FAFSA on the Web.
- Complete the FAFSA on the Web at the Department of Education's secure site, www.fafsa.gov, as soon after January 1 as possible. We recommend that you submit the FAFSA by March 15 for maximum consideration of all student financial aid programs offered by RCC.
* Applying online is fast, easy, secure, and less error-prone than applying on paper. The federal processor is able to process your electronic application two to three weeks faster than a paper application.
As you complete the FAFSA on the Web, read and follow the online instructions carefully and be prepared to provide the following information:
- Your social security number
- Individual student information (e.g., marital status, veteran status, etc.)
- Prior year Federal income tax information for you and/or your parents/spouse.
- adjusted gross income (AGI) and benefits
- Non-taxable income and benefits
- Assets
- Review the information you have entered on the FAFSA and make sure it is correct before you press the "submit" button. A complete and accurate FAFSA is an important step in the smooth processing of your student financial aid application.
RCC's federal school code is 010071Whatever option you choose for completing the FAFSA, be sure to list RCC (#010071) in Step Six. Using this code will ensure RCC receives your FAFSA information.
- After you submit your FAFSA on the Web, you will be prompted to sign the application electronically using the PIN you previously requested. If you included parent information on the FAFSA, your parent will need to sign electronically using a PIN as well.
- Keep important papers, such as a printed copy of your FAFSA, tax information, and letters that you receive in a student financial aid folder.


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I have a zimbra server running perfectly, now we have a webserver on the same network where zimbra server is already running.
Now the issue is that there are several php mail program that send mail to some reporting users.
Now i want that when these php program send mails to reporting users these mails must be mailed by zimbra server.
Can anybody provide me the setup to solve this. I have local postfix running on the webserver but mails from this server goes into the spam of the user so I want that the mails must be mailed by using zimbra server.
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Author Erin Hart to Speak at Annandale Friends Dinner
Award-winning Minnesota author Erin Hart will speak at an author dinner for the Annandale Friends of the Library on Friday, May 18, at Reichel's Event Center in Annandale. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Dinner will include mandarin orange cashew salad, chicken breast with Irish corned beef, roasted root vegetables and Irish potatoes, pickles, rolls, assorted bars and a beverage. Tickets can be purchased at the Annandale Public Library for $25.
Hart has written a series of archaeological crime novels set in the mysterious boglands of Ireland. Her debut novel, Haunted Ground, introduced readers to pathologist Nora Gavin and archaeologist Cormac Maguire. Her books Lake of Sorrows and False Mermaid continue the story of Gavin and Maguire and the mysteries they unearth. Hart's books are available for purchase at the library and will be available at the dinner.


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After thirty-nine years of performing at various venues, the VMI Theatre has a new home in a beautiful 500-seat theatre, and a long-awaited dream has come true for the cadets, alumni, faculty and staff, and community performers who have kept the VMI Theatre alive since 1970.
The Gillis Theater utilizes over 100 theatre-grade lights, an advanced sound and projection system, a full size stage, balcony and orchestra levels, a professional sound proofing system to keep outside noises out, and a highly effective communications network for our technical crews.
Other areas of the Center for Leadership and Ethics being used by the VMI Theatre Players include a Green Room, Rehearsal Hall, two dressing rooms, a theatre office, a box office, and a concessions stand. Adjacent to the Gillis Theatre is the ballroom and conference center named the Hall of Valor.
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First year of muzzleloading, shooting Hornady FPB 300 grain with 90 grains volume of Blackhorn through a T/C Impact. First time out to the range, i am fairly happy with my grouping at 50 yards (see Picture), shooting open sights. Tomorrow will be a 100 yard test to see what is really going on!
Suggestions on powder? Do you think less powder would be more accurate? Heavier or lighter bullet ? Will be hunting deer. Just looking for some things to try out this weekend.
Far left shot was first shot, adjusted sight and hit bullseye, then adjusted sight to move bullet up. Seems to be working well so far.


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Coheed and Cambria -- Boston, MA -- March 14th, 2013
It may only be March and the second show I've attended in 2013, but the Coheed and Cambria/Between the Buried and Me/Russian Circles show at the House of Blues last night is an early contender for show of the year.
Instrumental post-rock/sludge metal act Russian Circles opened up the night. I was skeptical as to how well they would fit in on a bill with Coheed and Cambria, but I was definitely mistaken as they set a nice tone for the evening. It took them a little bit to win the crowd over, but once they did everyone got pretty into it. These guys are just great musicians and their music has a lot of power in a live setting (especially set closer "Death Rides a Horse") Despite only being a casual fan of their studio work, I enjoyed Russian Circles's set quite a bit and I wouldn't mind seeing them again.
Between the Buried and Me was up next and per usual they killed it. There is a damn good reason I've seen them live more (Last night marked my eighth time seeing them) than any other band, their live show never ceases to astonish me. Their music just hits it's full potential in a live setting and leaves even more of a lasting impression than their records do. The setlist was absolutely outstanding. The Parallax II material is immense live ("Lay Your Ghosts to Rest" is up there with the best live songs in their discography) and the presence of older stuff they don't play very often like "Ants of the Sky", "Prequel to the Sequel" and of course, "Selkies: The Endless Obsession" was badass. I was particularly happy about "Prequel to the Sequel" and "Selkies" being in the set. I hadn't heard "Prequel to the Sequel" live since the first time I saw BTBAM in 2008 and "Selkies" is honestly the best live song I've ever heard and the solo at the end is so strikingly beautiful that it never fails to give me chills. The biggest surprise of the set for me though was how well they went over with the Coheed crowd. With the heavy parts of their music being so abrasive, I expected a lukewarm reception, but it was quite the opposite with a majority of the crowd singing along and enjoying the hell out of the set. This was one of the best performances I've seen from Between the Buried and Me and I will continue to see them every possible chance I get.
Coheed and Cambria closed out the night in spectacular fashion. Much like they did when I saw them in Worcester in September, they put on an energetic, infectious and memorable performance. I'm in still awe that this is the same band I saw in 2006 that looked like they would rather be any place but the stage. The Coheed and Cambria of the present day is almost like a new incarnation of the band with their enormous stage presence. Also like the last time I saw them, the setlist was great. The set was mainly focused on material from last year's The Afterman: Ascension, which was awesome since they since only played two songs from that record the last time I saw them and it's my favorite album of theirs since From Fear Through the Eyes of Madness. Much like the studio album, The entire "Key Entity Extraction" series was the highlight of the set. "Vic the Butcher" was way more intense live and "Evagira the Faithful" was really atmospheric and trippy live. The old set staples like "A Favor House Atlantic", "Welcome Home" and the epic "In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3" were awesome as always and even songs I'm not too fond of on record like "Here We Are Juggernaut" and "Dark Side of Me" were excellent live. My only complaints are having an acoustic song in "Wake Up" start the encore and swapping out "The Crowing" for "Delirium Trigger" (Don't get me wrong, "Delirium Trigger" is a great song, but "The Crowing" is one of my top 5 favorite Coheed songs) Other than those miniscule complaints, Coheed and Cambria put on an outstanding performance and their pairing with another one of my all-time favorite bands, Between the Buried and Me, made for one of the most memorable concerts I've ever been to.
Russian Circles 7.5/10
Between the Buried and Me 10/10
Coheed and Cambria 9/10
Russian Circles:
Harper Lewis
Death Rides a Horse
Between the Buried and Me:
Astral Body
Lay Your Ghosts to Rest
Ants of the Sky
Prequel to the Sequel
Extremophile Elite
Selkies: The Endless Obsession
Coheed and Cambria:
Key Entity Extraction V: Sentry the Defiant
Key Entity Extraction II: Holly Wood the Cracked
A Favor House Atlantic
Delirium Trigger
No World for Tomorrow
Key Entity Extraction III: Vic the Butcher
Key Entity Extraction IV: Evagira the Faithful
The Afterman
Here We Are Juggernaut
Dark Side of Me
In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3
Wake Up
Key Entity Extraction I: Domino the Destitute
Welcome Home
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7/5 letlive.
8/19 blink-182/ADTR
8/25 Black Sabbath
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Btbam killed it as always. We were pretty much right in front of Paul. We left right after btbam. Not really a fan of coheed. It seemed like they were taking forever to come out on stage. What time did coheed come on stage?
That sucks that BTBAM cut Extremophile Elite, it was awesome live
6/18 Bane
7/5 letlive.
8/19 blink-182/ADTR
8/25 Black Sabbath
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Remember that crazy story I have in my head? Specifically remember the Toxins which end up being the ultimate evil race that holds control over the whole universe? Yeah I have been wondering recently about them and I need help fixing this logical hole:
-The toxins go around, patrolling galaxies searching out for intelligent civilizations to dismantle and destroy before they become a threat, they don't kill an entire civilization, just enough to throw it into turmoil.
-For every planet they take over, they kill all life and lay sort of their egg on the planet. The toxins have an incredibly hard time reproducing, and their young need to feed on an entire planets biomass to reach maturity. Remember their population is so sparse that each ship only has one Toxin controlling it, and their is only about one Toxin ship for every galactic cluster.
The problem is, if their population is so sparse, what happens to all the planets they seed? Sure it it only one planet for every Toxin, but that still leaves possibly hundreds of toxin young per galaxy. Perhaps they die off as young, or when they start patrolling galaxies themselves, but if that is the case then the toxins become far less powerful, and their young are more easily killed off.
Overall, how can I have the toxins have a low population when they seed life on every planet they kill off? I need some creative ideas.


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Things to see and do - Uppsala
Leaving for Scandinavia
Uppsala :
Unmissable tourist sites
Where to sleep?
Uppsala Hotel tips
Radisson Blu Hotel Uppsala from872 SEKBook
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Uppsala Travel guide
Uppsala : Michelin's recommendations
Uppsala is Sweden's ecclesiastical capital and an intellectual centre boasting Scandinavia's oldest university. The cathedral, university and castle overlook the west bank of the River Fyris (Fyrisån), while the east bank is home to a modern business district. Thanks to a large student population, the town is very lively, especially on 30 April (Sista April) when the arrival of spring is celebrated. Uppsala is also the birthplace of Ingmar Bergman and the backdrop of his film Fanny and Alexander.
Tourist attractions Uppsala : Things to see and do
Domkyrkoplan S - 753 10 Uppsala
Construction began circa 1270 and the cathedral was consecrated in 1435. It has a simple layout, devised by Étienne de Bonneuil, the Parisian in charge of construction, who is responsible for the High Gothic style. The building contains fine tapestri..
Gamla Uppsala
S - 754 40 Uppsala
This archaeological site represents the original Uppsala. It comprises of three Royal burial mounds and that of the Assembly (to the east), which is very eroded, as well as 250 to 300 tombs. These are the only ones to have survived from all the buria..
Rikssalen S - 753 75 Uppsala
King Gustav Vasa built this castle above the cathedral to show his power and his breaking with christianity. His sons made it into a residence fit for a king, who received the county governor there. The great hall, Rikssalen, was used for festivities..
Hotels Uppsala
Best Western Hotel Svava
Bangårdsgatan 24 S - 751 44 Uppsala
Prix Prices from : 638 SEK
Located directly opposite Uppsala Central Station, this hotel offers free Wi-Fi access, a sauna and air-conditioned rooms with tea/coffee facilities. Best Western Hotel Svava's fresh, modern rooms feature cable TV, a desk and a minibar. Each bathroo..
Grand Hotell Hörnan - Sweden Hotels
Bangårdsgatan 1 S - 753 20 Uppsala
Prix Prices from : 716 SEK
Grand Hotell Hörnan is set in an early 20th-century building, 400 metres from Uppsala Central Station. Renovated in 2013, all rooms include a flat-screen TV, a seating area and free Wi-Fi access. The comfortably designed rooms at Hotell Hörnan offe..
Hotell Kungsängstorg
Kungsängstorg 6 S - 753 20 Uppsala
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I am not familiar with the setting but the map makes it look pretty intriguing. Also it's a very nice and clean piece of work.
Lovely work as always, Rob. I really like the understated relief.
p.s. I've been looking for that forest pattern everywhere off and on. I know it's posted up on the guild somewhere as part of a larger collection but I can't find it)...is there any chance you could post the pattern up so I can add it to my texture files?
Whoa, i am working in one map adapting somthing like this style to a old/ medieval map. This map... is one that i have to keep as reference for this style.
I just miss the legend
Thanks Rob,
If you put the file in a zip folder and post it here as an attachment (like you did with the image), that would work, thanks in advance!
Okay ravells, here's the forest pattern I use in an Illustrator CS2 file. If you need an older version let me know and I can backsave it for you.
Forest Pattern.zip
Nice to see you back Rob. Very nice work on this.
Thanks Rob, much appreciated! Just in case you need it (probably not if the forest outline size to the texture size is small), I have used image synth to make a tiling 2048 version (the current one looks like its 512 and the tile lines are obvious) which might be useful for really large forests.
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very nice and lovely contours.
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WASHINGTON (WUSA 9) -- Dunbar running back Malont'a Patterson is one of 14 high schoolers across the country being recognized for going above and beyond, doing the right thing and persevering through insurmountable odds.
He's the DC-area recipient of The Inspiration presented by Army National Guard and USA Today. Malont'a accepted his award at a homecoming pep-rally at Paul Laurence Dunbar Senior High on Friday afternoon.
Malont'a's dream is to play football in the NFL, but he keeps himself firmly grounded in the present by focusing on his grades and getting into college.
"When they sat down and explained to me that grades was the first priority to get into college, I recognized I needed to get on top of my grades," said Malont'a.
And he did. The senior, who had a 2.5 GPA his freshman year, now carries between a 3.5 and 4.0.
"I'm very proud of Malont'a," said his mom Lynette Patterson. "I'm excited for him because he works very hard
in the classroom and out on the field."
Dunbar head coach Jerron Joe said Malont'a leads by example.
"He's an all-American kid. He does everything everybody asks him to do ... He's never missed one practice since I've been here, he's been a vocal leader, he works extremely hard," said Joe.
Leadership is just one quality The Inspiration award addresses, overcoming insurmountable odds is another.
Malont'a's father is in prison, but he is still an important part of his son's life.
"When he was here he did everything for Malont'a, everything," said Lynette Patterson. "He was always at the football field, at games. He did everything."
Malont'a and Lynette are extremely close, and not having a dad in the home doesn't hold Malont'a back.
"Nothing is given to you, you have to earn everything you get and that's what I try to teach him," she said.
Malont'a hopes to study architecture in college and is building a life for himself. He credits his mom and family support system with his success in high school.


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Via Bakfiets.co.uk, via the Workcycles group on Facebook, a video report by Radio Netherlands on the popularity and dislikes of bakfietsen in the Netherlands.
Henry's response to a group member:
There's no movement against bakfietsen; There's just always somebody with a superior attitude. Bakfietsen have gone from work vehicle to hippy and squatter transport to über-hip fashion for young families to yuppie minivan to "it's just plain old practical so I ride one' in the last couple decades.
Always practical, always opting for convenience. Yes, the Dutch are pretty boring and predictable that way. Well, most of them.


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Men's Basketball
News: Men's Basketball Season Ends In Loss To State No. 16 ELAC
Much like the way the Pasadena City College men's basketball team played Friday, the Lancers couldn't shake their inconsistent ways. The Lancers again played one half of competitive, high level basketball only to play the second 20 minutes like they forgot how they kept the game close in the first place.
PCC trailed state No. 16-ranked East Los Angeles College by just two points, 27-25, by halftime, then saw the hosts run away with the things in a 68-53 defeat that closed out the 2012-13 season for the Lancers. Pasadena finished at 8-18 overall and a rough 4-9 in the South Coast Conference.
The Lancers never once won two straight games, going 0-8 after victories, including this loss. Six of the team's losses were by margins of five or less points and and two more were defeats decided in overtime.
The Huskies ran their record to 20-7, finished second in the SCC North Division at 9-4, and will likely earn a high seed when the postseason playoff spots are announced next week. ELAC forward and conference MVP candidate Jaree Crawford scored 19 of his game-high 22 points in the second half.
For PCC, frosh guard Jeffrey Dockett scored 16 points and dished out seven assists. Sophomore forward Marquise Tolson added eight points while sophomore guard Mike Swanegan closed his last game playing for his father, head coach Michael Swanegan, by scoring seven points. The younger Swanegan still led the Lancers in scoring average this season at 15.6 points per game and was the conference leader in 3-point baskets with 84.
"In so many games, we were right with some of the best teams," the elder Swanegan said. "We just couldn't sustain a full 40 minutes on most nights despite the presence of sophomores in the lineup. So we took a step back this season, but that means we go right back to work and bring in new talent next year."
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holy shit. poor brazil.
holy shit. poor brazil.
Craziest match I've ever seen!
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~ I have said nothing because there is nothing I can say that would describe how I feel as perfectly as you deserve it. -- Kyle Schmidt ~
~Silence is one of the hardest arguments to refute. -- Josh Billings ~
* dragon_berry**Fallen_Wings*
Funniest seven minutes in World Cup history.


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This loan is part of SMEP's effort to empower small to medium-scale farmers in Kenya, where agriculture employs more than 75% of the work force. SMEP loans support a range of agricultural needs, including livestock, egg production, and farm inputs such as fertilizer, seeds, animal feeds, vaccination and farm equipment. Loan terms are structured around the maturity of the crop and/or the payback period of the inputs purchased. By supporting this loan you are helping farmers increase their production capacity, employ others and contribute to food security in the country.
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The top five video games of 2012
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- This was a great year for gaming, and 2013 looks to be even better. But before we look forward to upcoming titles, it's time for a look back at the five best games 2012 had to offer.
It should be noted that all games on this list are rated M for mature. Though it was a complete coincidence this happened, it's understandable why it did. M-rated games tend to offer more complex stories or gameplay mechanics.
If you're a parent on the fence as to whether or not you want your kid to play one of the games listed or a young gamer unsure of whether you can stomach the mature content, be sure to visit www.esrb.org for more information regarding the rating.
5. "ZombiU" (Wii U; rated M)
Unlike most games in the genre today, "ZombiU" is a genuine survival horror title. You'll find true tension and fear in lieu of action-packed set pieces.
You have only one life, and if you die, you lose all your items and restart with a new character. You'll have to backtrack and make your way to your previous, now zombie virus-infected character and kill it to get your loot. Think "Dark Souls" with a zombie twist.
"ZombiU" is a real treat for survival horror fans or anyone who wants a challenging game.
4. "Assassin's Creed III" (PlayStation 3, Wii U, Xbox 360, Windows; rated M)
The fifth major installment of the extremely popular "Assassin's Creed" series sets out to wrap up the story of Desmond Miles as he tries to prevent the end of the world. This, of course, means he'll be going back into the Animus, a device that allows him to relive the memories of his ancestors.
Ezio Auditore, the ancestor in the "Assassin's Creed II" trilogy, is replaced with the new Native American protagonist, Ratonhnhaké:ton -- better known as Connor. Connor soon finds himself in the middle of the American Revolution as he plots to take down the Templars.
The new gameplay mechanics, such as hunting and naval combat, make the game feel very fresh, and cat-and-mouse multiplayer provides hours of fun even after the main story is over.
3. "Dishonored" (PS3, Xbox 360, Windows; rated M)
"Dishonored" puts players in the role of supernatural assassin Corvo, who's framed for the murder of an empress and the kidnapping of her daughter. Utilizing a wide variety of powers, from possession to teleportation, the game provides interesting ways for players to take down assassination targets as they try to clear Corvo's name.
Want to go in stabbing everything in sight? That's fine. But so is opting to knock everyone unconscious and move their bodies out of sight. It's possible to get through the entire game without killing a single person.
In the vein of the "Deus Ex" and "Thief" series, "Dishonored" is all about choice. This new IP (intellectual property) is a breath of fresh air from an otherwise stale market of sequels.
2: "Borderlands 2" (PS3, Xbox 360, Windows; rated M)
Okay, sure, I just complained about the stale abundance of sequels in gaming, but "Borderlands 2" is an exception. Like its predecessor, this cel-shaded combination of "Diablo" and "Halo" is an over the top romp through a beautiful, alien world.
The five character classes, four-player online multiplayer (two player local) and randomized loot are enough to warrant a purchase. Throw in the fact that the game provides a whopping 30-60 hours of fun and has four packs of downloadable content (two out now and two on the way), and it's a must-have. "Borderlands 2" is a game with great bang for your buck.
1: "XCOM: Enemy Unknown" (PS3, Xbox 360, Windows; rated M)"
A remake of the 1994 cult classic "UFO: Enemy Unknown," this turn-based strategy game should contain a warning label to caution players on how easily addicted they can get.
Wisely managing your funding and development of XCOM, a group formed by the world after an alien invasion, is surprisingly fun, as are the actual battles with the aliens ... until you realize that character deaths are permanent. It's easy to grow attached to a character you've developed for six hours, only to have them killed off in a flank maneuver from the enemy.
"XCOM: Enemy Unknown" is built entirely on a risk/reward system, and your choices either result in a white-knuckle victory or a fiery defeat. If you don't have this one in your collection, you seriously need to rethink your gaming choices.


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Last month, it was revealed that Kendrick Lamar was looking to release his Drake-assisted track "Poetic Justice" as the second single to his widely successful good kid, m.A.A.d city. Now, in a recent interview with MTV, the Compton rapper discusses some ideas he has for the song's video.
Kendrick revealed that he's looking to secure Janet Jackson, who's song "Any Time, Any Place" is sampled in the beat, to make a cameo appearance in the video. He said that he would like to arrange the appearance without the help of managers, but rather as "artist to artist."
"I would say 'Poetic Justice,' that'll be a good follow up single," he said. "That'll be a blessing [if Janet Jackson were to appear in the video]. Janet, c'mon, Janet. No paperwork with the managers, contact the managers. This is artist to artist. This is a young boy that looked up to you for years. Please, yeah, video, Janet Jackson 'Poetic Justice.' It'll only be right."
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Varsity Fanclub
Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Years Active: 2006–present
Genres: Pop
Years Active: 2006–present
Genres: Pop
Varsity Fanclub (also known as VFC) is an American vocal group from Los Angeles, California. Discovered in 2006, the music group originally signed to Capitol Records. The members Bobby Edner of Los Angeles, David Lei Brandt of Evansville, Indiana, Drew Ryan Scott & Jayk Purdy of Las Vegas, and Thomas Fiss of San Diego were discovered at auditions held by a production company. The goal of these auditions was to find five "triple-threats" as vocalists, dancers, and actors, each one of them groomed to "dazzle in the studio, on stage, and in every TV or film endeavor." The audition process will be the subject of a reality show entitled "Star Makers", to be featured at cinsay.com. Varsity ... Continue Bio >>
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The Return Of The LawmanWritten by on October 1, 1999 Contributors: Jerry Pitt A Classic Piece Of Chrysler Performance History Comes Back To The United States
After posting a career of drag race victories, Elton Al Eckstrand, a lawyer by trade, retired from his competition driving role in late 1965. Despite his love of performance automobiles, he recognized that the advent of the latest musclecars could have an immense potential for disaster. Among the large number of American serviceman returning to civilian life after their tours of duty were many who did not realize the hazards 400hp machinery could have; these men were among the 50,000 fatalities a year on the highways at the time. So, working closely with upper management at Chrysler in early 1966, particularly Als mentor Byron Nichols, Vice President, Corporate Sales for Chrysler, Eckstrand was given a 66 Hemi Charger to use in a planned tour of U.S. bases in Europe, beginning with a demonstration at the Santa Pod track in England in early June.
This unique machine was Dodges first press pool Charger, an example driven by the media for a few weeks in the spring of 1966 prior to the cars formal introduction to the American public. Like the 426 Street Hemi motor, the Charger was new for that year, featuring fastback styling and a performance orientation. Under Eckstrands control, the LL1 Dark Turquoise Metallic would serve well the purpose of introducing safe driving to civilians and soldiers alike. Unlike virtually any other car that came from the Chrysler Corporation, the example given to Al was never sold through a dealer and, to date, has never been formally titled. Noted Chrysler historian and documentation specialist Galen Govier has confirmed this information based on the cars IBM build record from the Chrysler Historical Foundation; it is indeed very unique, as even cars for upper management at the corporation were always processed at the dealership level.
Once in Als possession, the Hemi press car, which had left Chryslers Lynch Road assembly line near Detroit on March 23 of that year, was quickly prepared and flown to Europe. After lettering it up with the fabled Lawman name, Eckstrand began to do a series of driving demonstrations at race facilities on that continent as well as present safe driving courses to U.S. military personnel stationed in Europe. As a result, this car, together with others that Chrysler later presented for this program, gave these men a primary and critical look at the high-powered cars that were being created by Detroits major manufacturers. During the ensuing eight years, this program (supported by various corporations and the United States Marine Corp) eventually went all the way to the Southeast Asian war theater, where Eckstrand and the United States Motorsports Association he founded gave demonstrations to 250,000 outgoing soldiers.
But back to the Charger. After its six-week tour of duty under Eckstrands tutelage in 1966, the Hemi car was left in England with acquaintances when it was determined by Chrysler management to not be financially feasible to ship it back to the States. Due to potential liability, Al removed the Lawman name at that time, and the car reportedly only made a couple of more trips down the dragstrip before going into storage. Al would return to Europe again in 1967 and use a 383 Barracuda for the program that year, but the Charger was always considered special. Eventually, a gentleman named Ian Frankland became its keeper with Als blessing.
Frankland, a mechanic by trade, would be responsible for its preservation during the next twenty-plus years. He did so caringly, restoring the Lawman moniker to the sides and displaying it at various car shows. Later, Al himself moved to Europe in the mid-1970s, and the Lawman driver would make occasional cruises in the Lawman car at British Chrysler and performance car events during the next two decades. However, by 1997, a couple of changes had developed. For personal reasons, Frankland wanted to sell the car, and Eckstrand was intending to return to America permanently. In late 1998, a deal was consummated between the two and Eckstrand began to make the necessary plans to bring the car back to the United States when he returned.
The Hemi was pulled out of the car and a set of new bearings put into it, and a coating of spray-on black asphalt (a popular rust preventative in England) was scrapped away from the engine compartment. At some expense, Eckstrand had new paint and the original-style gold-leaf lettering restored on the car (the replica letters had been done in vinyl). Due to some wear to the machine during its 30-year stay, some parts on the car have been replaced, so the purist may find fault if they look hard enough. Nonetheless, due to its early release date, racing background and remaining originality, it is a very significant piece of Mopar history.
The car was put into an overseas container and left England in late December by transport ship. Since the container would be directed toward Naples, Florida, where Al had taken up residence, once it arrived, a suitable truck was needed. By chance, Eckstrand met Alan Harris, the manager of Naples Dodge. Harris, a diehard Mopar fan who owns a 68 440 R/T Coronet, found exactly what type of support semi-tractor the container needed (one without ramps or needing a commercial unloading dock). So consequently, the Charger hit American soil again at a Dodge dealership (its first ever appearance at one) in February 1999!
Although Eckstrand could have been a major force as drag racing grew into the world-class sport it is today, his desire to pursue his other cause was to benefit and impact positively on the driving attitudes of tens of thousands of returning servicemen. This car is the original tribute to that effort.
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The Charger arrived at Naples Dodge from England in this non-descript container, its first-ever visit to a Dodge dealership!With the door open, Al Eckstrand gets his first look at the car since he packed it into the container in England over a month earlier. Thanks to secure tie-downs and support, it arrived without a scratch.Now the crew from Naples Dodge and the shipping firm are moving the car out under Al's watchful eye. The height of the trailer/ container would have required an equally-high loading dock as ramps weren't feasible, but...good 'ol Yankee ingenuity won out.This seal is used to make sure the delivery is to the right person and location (quite important considering the number of containers that might come over in a given cargo vessel). The number compares to that on the delivery receipt from Rail Connection Transport.Everyone was all smiles as that big Hemi motor came to life. As noted by the lettering shown on the front quarter panel, Al has restored the car to its original as-toured paint.Rolled into the front of the dealership as the star of an impromptu car show, Al (right) stands with Chris Sweet (left) and Willie Rae (center).


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|Wauneta Volunteer Fire Department heads off first grass fire of the season
|Written by Wauneta Breeze
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Members of the Wauneta Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grass fire north of Wauneta mid-morning Monday. The fire burned approximately an acre of pasture grass and was put out fairly quickly. (Sheri Hink-Wagner | The Wauneta Breeze)
By Sheri Hink-Wagner
The Wauneta Breeze
Wauneta volunteer firemen headed off the first fire of the season mid-morning Monday, May 5. Firemen responded to a grass fire on Road 740 north of Wauneta in the pasture of Mike and Joe Maddux.
"The grass was pretty green and there wasn't much wind so it didn't have a chance to really get started," explained WVFD Chief Bob Goings.
Due to conditions, firemen were able to get the fire squelched fairly quickly.
In total, the fire burned approximately one acre of pasture grass.
The WVFD was able to get it under control and put out without needing to call in other fire departments for mutual aid.
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I've been experimenting with migrating email accounts and noticed something that should have been obvious to me: Zimbra uses certain folders for its own purposes, for example, "Contacts".
1) Is there a documented list of all the folders Zimbra might use so that we can work around that?
2) What happens if you end up migrating a set of IMAP messages into a Zimbra folder like "Contacts"?
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SILVER SPRING, Md. (WUSA9) -- A Metrobus driver died after she was pinned between a concrete wall and the bus, officials say.
The incident happened around 3:34 p.m. at the White Oak Shopping Center located at New Hampshire Avenue and Lockwood Drive.
Thomasine Maria Smith, 47, the driver of the bus was pinned between a concrete retaining wall and the Metrobus, officials say.
According to initial investigation, the bus apparently began to move after Smith had exited the bus. When she tried to reach the brake through the driver side window, she was hit by the bus and pinned against the wall, officials said.
The Metrobus was not in service at the time of the incident and had no passengers.