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Republic of Tajikistan
Area: 143,100 sq. km.
Capital: Dushanbe.
Terrain: Pamir and Alay mountains dominate landscape; western Ferghana valley in north, Kofarnihon and Vakhsh Valleys in southwest.
Climate: Mid-latitude continental, hot summers, mild winters; semiarid to polar in Pamir mountains.
Nationality: Tajikistani.
Population (July 2005 est.): 7,163,506.
Population growth rate (2005 est.): 2.15%.
Ethnic groups: Tajik 67%, Uzbek 23%, Russian 3.5%, other 6.5%.
Religion: Sunni Muslim 80%, Shi'a (Ismaili) Muslim 5%, other 15%.
Language: Tajik (sole official language as of 1994); Russian widely used in government and business; 77% of the country, however, is rural and they speak mostly Tajik.
Education: Literacy (according to Tajikistan official statistics, 2003)--88%. The Tajik education system has suffered greatly since independence.
Health: Life expectancy--61.68 years men; 67.59 years women. Infant mortality rate--110.76 deaths/1,000 live births (2005 est.).
Work force (2003 est.): 3.301 million.
Type: Republic.
Independence: September 9, 1991 (from Soviet Union).
Constitution: November 6, 1994.
Branches: Executive--chief of state: President Emomali RAHMONOV since November 6, 1994; head of state and Supreme Assembly chairman since November 19, 1992; head of government: Prime Minister Oqil OQILOV since January 20, 1999. Cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president, approved by the Supreme Assembly. Elections: president elected by popular vote for a 7-year term; election last held November 6, 1999 (next to be held in 2006); prime minister appointed by the president. Election results: Emomali RAHMONOV elected president; percent of vote: Emomali RAHMONOV 96%, Davlat USMONOV 4%. Legislative--bicameral Supreme Assembly or Majlisi Oli consists of the Assembly of Representatives or Majlisi Namoyanandagon (lower chamber; 63 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve 5-year terms) and the National Assembly or Majlisi Milliy (upper chamber; 33 seats; members are indirectly elected by popular vote to serve 5-year terms, 25 selected by local deputies, 8 appointed by the president; all serve 5-year terms). Elections: last held February 27, 2005 for the Assembly of Representatives. Election results: percent of vote by party--PDPT 74.9%, Communist Party 13.64%, Islamic Revival 8.94%, other 2.5%. Judicial--Supreme Court; judges are appointed by the president.
Political parties and leaders: Democratic Party or DPT [Mahmadruzi ISKANDAROV, chairman]; Islamic Revival Party or IRPT [Said Abdullo NURI]; Social Democratic Party or SDPT [Rahmatullo ZOIROV]; People's Democratic Party of Tajikistan or PDPT [Emomali RAHMONOV]; Tajik Communist Party or CPT [Shodi SHABDOLOV]; Socialist Party of Tajikistan Party or SPT [Abdukhalim GAFFOROV].
Suffrage: 18 years of age, universal.
Defense (2003 est.): Military manpower (availability)--1,273,700.
GDP nominal (2005 est.): $2.3 billion.
GDP nominal per capita (2004): U.S. $252. Purchasing power parity is about $1,100.
GDP real growth rate (2004 est.): 10.5%.
Inflation rate (consumer prices, 2004 est.): 8%.
Natural resources: Hydropower, some petroleum, uranium, gold, mercury, brown coal, lead, zinc, antimony, tungsten.
Official unemployment rate (2003): 2.1%. The official rate is estimated based on the number of registered unemployment benefit recipients; under employment also is very high, approximately 40% of the workforce; 60% live under the poverty line (2004).
Agriculture: Products--cotton, grain, fruits, grapes, vegetables; cattle, sheep, goats.
Industry: Types--aluminum, zinc, lead, chemicals and fertilizers, cement, vegetable oil, textiles, metal-cutting machine tools, refrigerators and freezers.
Trade: Exports (2004 est.)--$1.13 billion f.o.b.: aluminum (49%), electricity (23%), cotton (12%), gold, fruits, vegetable oil, textiles. Partners (2004)--Latvia 13.1%, Switzerland 11.5%, Uzbekistan 11.3%, Norway 9.9%, Russia 8.2%, Iran 7.9%, Turkey 7.7%, Italy 6.6%, Hungary 4.4%. Imports (2004 est.)--$1.3 billion f.o.b.: electricity, petroleum products, aluminum oxide, machinery and equipment, foodstuffs. Partners (2004)--Russia 17.8%, Uzbekistan 13.4%, Kazakhstan 9.7%, Ukraine 6.3%, Azerbaijan 6.3%, U.S. 5.8%, Turkey 4.3%.
Total external debt (2005 est.): $1.09 billion; total bilateral external debt--$509 million, of which Uzbekistan $94 million, U.S. $18.2 million, Turkey $26 million, Kazakhstan $19 million, Pakistan $16 million; total multilateral debt (2000)--$365 million, of which World Bank $153 million, IMF $113 million, ADB $19 million.
Debt/GDP ratio (2005): 46.7%.
At 36'40' northern latitude and 41'14' eastern longitude, Tajikistan is nestled between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan to the north and west, China to the east, and Afghanistan to the south. Tajikistan is home to some of the highest mountains in the world, including the Pamir and Alay ranges. Ninety-three percent of Tajikistan is mountainous with altitudes ranging from 1,000 feet to 27,000 feet, with nearly 50% of Tajikistan's territory above 10,000 feet. Earthquakes are of varying degrees and are frequent. The massive mountain ranges are cut by hundreds of canyons and gorges; at the bottom of these run streams which flow into larger river valleys where the majority of the country's population lives and works. The principal rivers of Central Asia, the Amu Darya and the Syr Darya, both flow through Tajikistan, fed by melting snow from mountains of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. Flooding and landslides sometimes occur during the annual spring thaw.
Contemporary Tajiks are the descendants of ancient Eastern Iranian inhabitants of Central Asia, in particular the Soghdians and the Bactrians, and possibly other groups, with an admixture of western Iranian Persians and non-Iranian peoples, Mongols, and Turkic peoples. Until the 20th century, people in the region used two types of distinction to identify themselves: way of life--either nomadic or sedentary--and place of residence. By the late 19th century, the Tajik and Uzbek peoples, who lived in proximity for centuries and often used--and continue to use--each other's languages, did not perceive themselves as two distinct nationalities. The division of Central Asia into five Soviet Republics in the 1920s imposed artificial labels on a region in which many different peoples lived intermixed.
The current Tajik Republic hearkens back to the Samanid Empire (A.D. 875-999), which ruled what is now Tajikistan as well as territory to the south and west, as their role model and name for their currency. During their reign, the Samanids supported the revival of the written Persian language in the wake of the Arab Islamic conquest in the early 8th century and played an important role in preserving the culture of the pre-Islamic Persian-speaking world. They were the last Persian-speaking empire to rule Central Asia.
After a series of attacks beginning in the 1860s during the "Great Game" between the British Empire and the Russian Empire for supremacy in Central Asia, the Tajik people came under Russian rule. This rule waned briefly after the Russian Revolution of 1917 as the Bolsheviks consolidated their power and were embroiled in a civil war in other regions of the former Russian Empire. As the Bolsheviks attempted to regain Central Asia in the 1920s, an indigenous Central Asian resistance movement based in the Ferghana Valley, the "Basmachi movement," attempted to resist but was eventually defeated in 1925. Tajikistan became fully established under Soviet control with the creation of Tajikistan as an autonomous Soviet socialist republic within Uzbekistan in 1924, and as one of the independent Soviet socialist republics in 1929.
The Republic of Tajikistan gained its independence during the breakup of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (U.S.S.R.) on September 9, 1991 and promptly fell into a civil war from 1992-97 between old-guard regionally based ruling elites and disenfranchised regions, democratic liberal reformists, and Islamists loosely organized in a United Tajik Opposition (UTO). Other combatants and armed bands that flourished in this civil chaos simply reflected the breakdown of central authority rather than loyalty to a political faction. The height of hostilities occurred between 1992-93. By 1997, the predominantly Kulyabi-led Tajik Government and the UTO successfully negotiated a powersharing peace accord and implemented it by 2000.
Tajikistan is slowly rebuilding itself with an integrated government. The last Russian border guards protecting Tajikistan's 1,400 km border with Afghanistan completed their withdrawal in July 2005. Russia maintains its military presence in Tajikistan with the basing of the Russian 201st Motorized Rifle Division that never left Tajikistan when it became independent. Most of these Russian-led forces, however, are local Tajik noncommissioned officers and soldiers.
Tajikistan's most recent presidential election in 1999 and its 2005 parliamentary elections were widely considered to be flawed and unfair but peaceful. The inclusion of an overtly declared Islamic party committed to secular government (Islamic Renaissance Party) and several other parties in the parliamentary elections represented an improvement in the Tajik people's right to choose their government. Tajikistan is the only Central Asian country in which a religiously affiliated political party is represented in parliament. President Rahmonov, while no longer specifically obliged--as he was under the peace accords--to allocate one-third of government positions to the UTO, has kept some former UTO officials in senior cabinet-level positions. While the government and the now-incorporated former opposition continue to distrust each other, they have often found a way to work with each other and are committed to peacefully resolving their differences. In June 2003, Tajikistan held a flawed referendum to enact a package of constitutional changes, including a provision to allow President Rahmonov the possibility of reelection to up to two additional 7-year terms after his current term expires in 2006. The February 2005 parliamentary elections, in which the ruling party secured 49 of the 63 seats, failed to meet many key Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) standards on democratic elections, but there were some improvements over previous elections. The next Presidential election is expected to take place in November 2006.
Afghanistan continues to represent the primary security concern in Tajikistan's immediate neighborhood, although much less so than in earlier years. With the ouster of the former Taliban government from Afghanistan, Tajikistan now has much friendlier relations with its neighbor to the south. The Taliban-allied Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (IMU), a U.S. Government-declared terrorist organization formerly active in Afghanistan and Tajikistan, has also been greatly diminished as a threat to Tajikistan's domestic stability. Rampant illicit trafficking of Afghan opium and heroin through Tajikistan remains a serious long-term threat to Tajikistan's stability and development, fostering corruption, violent crime, HIV/AIDS, and economic distortions.
Principal Government Officials
President--Emomali Rahmonov
Prime Minister--Oqil Oqilov
Foreign Minister--Talbak Nazarov
Ambassador to the United States--Hamrohon Zaripov
Ambassador to the United Nations--Rashid Alimov
Tajikistan maintains an embassy in the United States at 1005 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037 (tel.: 202-233-6090; fax: 202-223-6091).
Tajikistan is the poorest Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) country and one of the poorest countries in the world. With foreign revenue precariously dependent upon exports of cotton and aluminum, the economy is highly vulnerable to external shocks. In FY 2000, international assistance remained an essential source of support for rehabilitation programs that reintegrated former civil war combatants into the civilian economy, thus helping keep the peace. International assistance also was necessary to address the second year of severe drought that resulted in a continued shortfall of food production.
Despite resistance from vested interests, the Government of Tajikistan continued to pursue macroeconomic stabilization and structural reform in FY 2000. In December 1999, the government announced that small-enterprise privatization had been successfully completed, and the privatization of medium-sized and large state-owned enterprises (SOEs) continued incrementally. The continued privatization of medium-sized and large SOEs, land reform, and banking reform and restructuring remain top priorities. Shortly after the end of FY 2000, the Board of the International Monetary Fund gave its vote of confidence to the government's recent performance by approving the third annual Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility Loan for Tajikistan. Improved fiscal discipline by the Government of Tajikistan has supported the return to positive economic growth. The government budget was nearly in balance in 2001 and the government's 2002 budget targeted a fiscal deficit of 0.3% of GDP, including recent increases in social sector spending.
With the ouster of the former Taliban government from Afghanistan, Tajikistan now has much friendlier relations with its neighbor to the south. Though a pull-out of Russian border guards was completed in July 2005, Tajikistan continues to permit basing of the Russian 201st Motorized Rifle Division that never left Tajikistan when it became independent.
The United States remains committed to assisting Tajikistan in its economic and political development, as Tajikistan continues to recover from its civil war legacy. U.S. assistance efforts are evolving away from humanitarian aid and political reconciliation, as those needs increasingly have been met. Instead, our efforts are targeted toward broader goals of democratic and economic reforms. [For more information, see fact sheet on FY 2005 U.S. Assistance to Tajikistan.]
U.S.-Tajik relations have developed considerably since September 11, 2001. The two countries now have a broad-based relationship, cooperating in such areas as counter-narcotics, counter-terrorism, non-proliferation, and regional growth and stability. In light of the Russian border forces' withdrawal from the Tajik-Afghan border, the U.S. Government leads an international donor effort to enhance Tajikistan's territorial integrity, prevent the transit of narcotics and material or technology related to weapons of mass destruction (WMD), and support a stable, peaceful Tajikistan in order to prevent the spread of influence and activities of radical groups and terrorists.
We continue to assist Tajikistan on economic reforms and integration into the broader global marketplace, for example in pursuing World Trade Organization (WTO) accession. Tajikistan has been a strong supporter of U.S. efforts in the war on terrorism and in promoting peace and stability in Afghanistan.
In June 2005, ground was broken on the U.S. Government-funded $36 million Tajik-Afghan Bridge across the Pyanzh River. When completed in 2007, the bridge will connect Sher Khan, Afghanistan, with Nizhniy Pyanzh, Tajikistan and is expected to transport more than 1,000 cars daily. The bridge will enhance economic and commercial opportunities on both sides of the river, allowing goods and people to move across more easily. On the Afghan side, the bridge road will connect to the Afghan Ring Road, which is being built with international assistance primarily via the Asian Development Bank.
Tajikistan established an embassy in Washington in temporary offices in February 2003, and formally opened its first permanent chancery building in March 2004.
The United States recognized Tajikistan on December 25, 1991, the day the U.S.S.R. dissolved, and opened a temporary Embassy in a hotel in the capital, Dushanbe, in March 1992. After the bombings of U.S. Embassies in Africa in 1998, Embassy Dushanbe American personnel were temporarily relocated to Almaty, Kazakhstan, due to heightened Embassy security standards. American Embassy Dushanbe has since returned to full operations and in July 2006 moved into a purpose-built Embassy compound.
Principal U.S. Embassy Officials
Ambassador--Tracy Ann Jacobson
Deputy Chief of Mission--Thomas Hushek
Management Officer--Bruce Wilson
Political/Economic Section Chief--Elizabeth Horst
Public Affairs Officer--Jon Larsen
Consular Officer--Evan McCarthy
Defense Attach�--Maj. Jonathan Edwards
USAID Country Representative--Carolyn Bryan
The U.S. Embassy is located at 109-A Ismoili Somoni Avenue, Dushanbe, Tajikistan 734019. Embassy phone: [992] (37) 229-20-00, Consular section phone: [992] (37) 229-23-00, Embassy Fax: [992] (37) 229-20-50.


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The Bucs and Hatters will play game two Saturday at 6:30 p.m., while the first pitch for game three is slated for 1 p.m. Sunday.
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The Hatters (23-26, 12-12 A-Sun) have won six of their last eight games, but were defeated by UCF on Wednesday night, 14-9. Stetson is led by sophomore Sean Emory who is hitting .386 on the year.
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The village is sited on a bay with a red sandy beach; at low tide the whole bay takes on a marbled appearance (veins of grey and black against the background of red sand). The monastery of St Maelrubha was founded here in the 7C. In among the village's white houses is an excellent pub, the Applecross Inn.


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Universal Notebook Battery
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Universal Notebook Battery
Universal Notebook Battery is available in two models: the 65Wh ($ 149.99 direct), which supplies up to 6 hours of power, and the 80Wh ($ 199.99 direct), which maxes out at eight. A bit safer than their Lithium-ion ancestors, these Lithium-polymer batteries weigh in at two pounds and feature extras like multiple output voltages and LEDs that show you how much juice you've got left. Like Battery-Biz, APC also offers its own online tool to help users determine which battery pack will meet their needs.
battery company Director of its consumer network division, Ron Catanzaro, couldn't guarantee that its battery packs wouldn't contain Sony cells. But so-called "Japanese" cells (made by Japanese companies like Sanyo, Sony, and others) have typically been considered the most reliable, which is why companies like Dell and APC do their shopping there.
battery company also sells nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) batteries such as dell Latitude D800 battery, dell Inspiron 8500 battery, dell 8N544 battery, dell Inspiron 8600 battery, Dell Precision M60 battery, dell Inspiron 6400 battery, dell Inspiron E1505 battery and dell Inspiron 1501 battery, which are typically designed for older laptops, and not the Dell models that were affected.
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This universal, portable power source ($ 199 or $ 299 direct) is compatible with just about any laptop on the marketincluding almost all of the Dell models affected by the recalland offers up to 10 hours of plug-free power. And unlike Lithium-ion-based power sources, the N-Charge isn't pyrotechnic prone, thanks to Valence's Saphion technology, which relies on a stable, phosphate-based cathode material that won't burn.
M-Fuel's Notebook Power Bank
M-Fuel's claim to fame is a tiny chip the company designed that resides within its lithium-ion cellspurchased from Panasonic, not Sony. The chip identifies the power being drawn by the device being chargedwhether it be a cellular phone, PDA, or laptopand controls the voltage and other charging parameters accordingly.
M-Fuel's site includes a direct link to online retailer BuyShipDirect, where customers can buy the Notebook Power Bank for $ 299.99 direct. The external battery pack provides up to ten additional hours of additional battery life. Not only does the battery pack include a set of universal plug connectors for charging the unit, but the box includes a set of power "tips", providing the right connection for your laptop.
One question that occurred to us was whether these external batteries would be confiscated in the constantly evolving world of terrorism and anti-terrorist measures. The good news is that, to date, company executives report that they haven't had any problems. The bad news is that there's no guarantee that that will remain the case. As of press time, laptops and portable electronic devices are allowed by both the American and British transportation departments, and we assume that means laptop batteries are as well.
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A place where a bunch of junk that you dont want anymore is for sale. Usually a bunch of old people come and buy it for their grandchildren. Stuff there is usually dirt cheap.
Grandma: I bought you a new shirt from a yard sale, it was only a quarter!
Anonymous가 작성 2003년 08월 31일 (일)
event where people sell their junk to other people who get kicks out of buying old used junk
yo i bought this broken lamp from the yard sale on 5th street
Jicannon가 작성 2003년 08월 29일 (금)
People place used household items, clothes, etc. in their yard and offer them for sale. Usually held on a week end, a "yard sale" often involves one, or a few families who pool their unwanted items to sell, often very cheaply.
Parallel term: "Yard saliing." To drive about from yard sale to yard sale.
Parallel term: "Yard saliing." To drive about from yard sale to yard sale.
I bought this sweater at a yard sale for a dollar and a half.
The Jones family are having their yard sale next week/
The Jones family are having their yard sale next week/
Robert Allen가 작성 2003년 08월 29일 (금)
The term yard sale is term that originated from snow sports such as skiing and snowboarding. The term is used to describe a massive wipeout in which the skier or snowboarder loses some articles of their clothing or even their poles, skis, or board. It is called a yard sale because after the wipeout, all the person's clothing are laid out in the snow like they are on display in a yard sale.
Oh my god! Did you just see that kid yard sale off that ramp? That was hilarious.
Csal가 작성 2011년 05월 05일 (목)
A term used in Hockey when a player is body checked so hard, equipment such as gloves, stick and helmet, are sent flying through the air.
Wow, Johnny go rocked so hard coming down the middle that he had a yard sale.
Flop_sg가 작성 2010년 10월 20일 (수)
A yard sale is when you have sex with a girl outside, typically on grass. Commonly confused with yardsale
Joe: look over there! Jessicas fucking Alex on that lawn over there!
Rob: yeah! They're having a yard sale!
Rob: yeah! They're having a yard sale!
Ram77가 작성 2010년 03월 06일 (토)
This is a prank where you drive around town and pick up all the free stuff people leave on the side of the road. You then take this crap, pack it up in a truck, and then throw it on another lawn.. Then you put a 'yard sale' sign on their lawn, and as you drive away you scream YARD SALE!!!!!!!!!
P-Niz: Hey Trackus, you know what was fun?
Trackus: Nope..
P-Niz: When we dumped all that crap on that bitches lawn
Trackus: Oh Yeah! we totally got her with the Yard sale
Trackus: Nope..
P-Niz: When we dumped all that crap on that bitches lawn
Trackus: Oh Yeah! we totally got her with the Yard sale


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Julie Magnus is the branch manager of the Corte Madera and Marin City Libraries.
This is an official blog for the Marin County Free Library.
All branches of Marin County Free Library will be closed on Monday, July 4 for Independence Day.
Communities Matter @ Your Library is the theme of this year's National Library Week. Visit your local library and:
play "Food for Thought", a fun matching game for kids,
attend a program where you can learn about the stars,
figure out how to download eBooks from the library,
or join together with the rest of Marin in reading this year's One Book One Marin selection, Packing for Mars by Mary Roach. The culminating celebration will feature Mary Roach and Michael Krasny in a discussion of the book this Thursday, April 18, 7pm, at Angelico Hall, Dominican University of California.
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William Neal Saul
Position: LB
Height: 6-4 Weight: 224 lbs.
Born: November 19, 1940 in Unionville, PA
Died: September 12, 2006 in Baltimore, MD
High School: Unionville
College: Penn St. (school history)
Drafted by the Baltimore Colts in the 2nd round (23rd overall) of the 1962 NFL Draft.
Drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the 9th round (68th overall) of the 1962 AFL Draft.
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 25 (4021st overall since 1950)
Relatives: Brother of Rich Saul and Ron Saul
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30 Day Shred Results!!!
Check out my stats-
Starting Weight: 148
Ending Weight: 142 (-6 lbs.)
Starting Bust: 37.5"
Ending Bust: 36.5" (-1")
Starting Waist: 32"
Ending Waist: 29.5" (-2.5")
Starting Hips: 40.5"
Ending Hips: 38.5" (-2")
Starting Thigh: 21"
Ending Thigh: 20" (-1")
Starting Arm: 10.5"
Ending Arm: 10" (-.5")
Total Inches Lost: 7"
My stretch marks are clearly visible in these pictures. I did not cover them up because they are part of who I am. I am not ashamed of them, but do not flaunt them by any means. They are part of me and what I have endured. My journey in and of itself is beautiful, stretch marks and all.
I'm pretty pleased with that!!!
I did not reach my goal of losing 10 lbs, but I DID reach my goal of getting into a size 29 jean!!!
I was very pleased with the Shred and recommend it to anyone looking to tone up or drop some inches. However, I don't recommend it for weight loss if that's all you're interested in. But you WILL lose inches with it, for sure!
I went from a size 8/10 to a size 6/8!
What's next? Well I'm not quite sure... I've played around with the thought of P90X, but with a toddler, I'm not sure I'd have that kind of time to devote to working out.
I will keep you in the loop though!
Thanks for following along and I hope your Shred went/is going just as well as mine did!
29 comments:
- Tiffani Rose said...
That is amazing! Great job!!
- Fri Mar 04, 04:11:00 PM
- Mrs. G said...
You look awesome!!
Happy weekend!
- Fri Mar 04, 04:22:00 PM
- Brandi said...
Wow, you look fabulous!!!!! Smokin' hot mamma!!! R u a Red Raider? I think I saw that somewhere on your blog.
- Fri Mar 04, 04:23:00 PM
- Jenn @ West Sac Honey said...
Damn girl! Get some! Your looking good I need to get back on the shred and actually do it. Love the jeans they are Miss Me right?
- Fri Mar 04, 05:52:00 PM
- Erica said...
What an inspiration!!
- Fri Mar 04, 05:54:00 PM
- Jen said...
Amazing results! Great job, girl!!
- Fri Mar 04, 07:13:00 PM
- Miss Madison's Mommy said...
Wow, you look amazing! I'm totally jealous, I sprained my stupid ankle and haven't been able to work up a sweat in a week! Ugh.
- Fri Mar 04, 08:26:00 PM
- Erin aka Mama Dub said...
Oh my goodness.. you rock! Look at you!!!!!!
As for P90X.... neh. That's hard stuff with a toddler. ot "hard" but to find the time. Can't wait to see what you do next. Have you thought about the Shred again? I kind of just keep doing it. I add more reps here and there and incorporate some of P90x into it. Just a thought.
- Fri Mar 04, 08:43:00 PM
- Amber said...
You're definitely an inspiration girl. Your waist is all itty bitty now! :) Lookin' great!
- Fri Mar 04, 11:44:00 PM
- Eve said...
You look AH-MAZE-ING girl! And I love, love, love those jeans!! :-)
- Sat Mar 05, 05:24:00 AM
- Jayelle said...
Inspiration!!! I definately need to look into the Shred program!
- Sat Mar 05, 12:21:00 PM
- Kendall said...
Awesome job girl!!! Have you thought about Insanity? It's intense but not as much of a time commitment as P90X. I think I'm gonna do that after the shred.
- Sat Mar 05, 09:21:00 PM
- The Bishop Gang said...
Totally impressed w/your results so I went and bought the shred...$7 on Amazon! It's need to hurry up and get here! Hopefully you'll be seeing my stats soon! :)
- Mon Mar 07, 07:31:00 AM
- LoriV. said...
I love posts like this because I love seeing results!! I always wonder about the maintenance after doing the Shred for 30 days. Will things return to jello quickly? I speak of me, not you. :) I have the Shred but have only used it here and there. Seeing your pics gives me some motivation to try it 30 days straight. Hmmm..
- Mon Mar 07, 01:01:00 PM
- Amber said...
Good Job! You look great! When you were doing the shred, did you do any other exercising as well?
- Tue Mar 08, 09:38:00 AM
- Dana said...
Brandi! I am so proud of you! You look awesome......starting to look like your Aunt Dana!! Teeheehee!!!
- Wed Mar 16, 09:30:00 AM
- Jen said...
You totally ROCK!!! I love shredding, it's a great workout when you have a 3 year old. My weightloss is a work in progress but I'm not giving up! You're an inspiration!
- Tue Sep 27, 01:35:00 PM
- Amy Kirchhoff said...
Just stumbled on your blog through Pinterest. You look fantastic! I'm curious if the inches stayed off when you finished the program.
- Sun Nov 06, 07:11:00 PM
- Spicoli said...
hi there, 8months pp. i was wondering, are you breast feeding with this one? i am and have been actively dieting (at the recommended amount) and working out pretty aggressively the past month.. one month of results have been kind to me..but not to my bust line at all. still big and even around my back?? just wondering if its bc i am bfing? anyway, you look wonderful! keep up the fab work ! you inspire me!!!!
- Tue Feb 14, 10:10:00 AM
- pinsandpetals said...
That is amazing! I am struggling with 6lbs left of baby weight from my 1st (and only) and she will be 1 in just 2 weeks =( Besides the 6lbs, it's the inches that are killing me!! Where can I get more information on this "Shred"?
- Mon Feb 20, 12:10:00 AM
- Jeanna said...
Great job on your results and I see you are doing it again. I just ordered it and am starting on Sunday. My hubby is going out of town for Army work and I am going to surprise him hopefully with some good results myself. :)
- Wed Feb 22, 07:37:00 PM
- aggieanne04 said...
I found your blog through Pinterest. Oh my goodness, you are an inspiration. I need to do the Shred again. I lost 3" off my waist doing it one month, a year ago. My husband and I are trying to get pregnant. I'm 5'4" and currently 178lbs, desperately trying to lose weight. I actually put on 12lbs in a few months after getting off birth control last year, and not changing anything else. So frustrating! I look forward to reading your blog!
- Tue Mar 06, 04:04:00 PM
- Air Force Wife said...
Was there a time in this 30DS journey that you gained? I am on day 9 (level 2) and have gained 1.4lbs! I am trying to find the motivation to keep going but am too scared to gain more! HELP!
- Wed Mar 14, 10:05:00 AM
- Mkilonzo said...
There is a quick 10 minute trainer made by the guys from p90x. Good for us moms who don't have a lot of time to devote to working out.
- Wed Mar 28, 12:06:00 AM
- Sarah Mo said...
This made me decide I will start the 30 day shred soon. Thanks!
- Wed Apr 25, 08:48:00 AM
- Stormy said...
yeah, I've kicked my toddler in the head doing p90x. Mom of the year award right here lol
- Sun May 13, 05:45:00 PM
- Tammy Lanter said...
I am so proud of you. I started a blog today after reading yours. I too am trying to lose weight again, as I have my whole life. I am almost 47 years old and my youngest is 24. I lost my weight after I had her, but quickly put it back on. I have thyroid disease and border-line type 2 diabetic. I am determined to get down to high school weight of 125. I am 5'2 and so far, I have lost 22 pds since March, just by cutting portions and exercising about 3 hours a week. Thanks for your inspiration!!
- Wed Jun 20, 03:35:00 PM
- Chocolate is for Runners said...
Bodyrocktv.com ---- awesome workouts, 12 minutes long so you can easily squeeze one or more in!
- Tue Jun 26, 02:33:00 PM
- ZetaCakes said...
I'm so not a commenter, more the sit back and silently judge others type. However, this photo gave me the kick in the ass I needed. I just started my shred tonight. Thank you for being honest and not sugar coating your posts. Sometimes we all need that (virtual) friend to give it to us straight. Shred away mama!!
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Wrestling Will Honor Seniors, Look For EIWA Momentum, In Final Team Weekend
The Princeton wrestling team will compete in its final two dual meets of the season this weekend, including the Ivy finale Saturday at Penn. The Class of 2013 will be honored Sunday during the team's home finale against Boston University.
Princeton will take on Penn at the Palestra Saturday at 1 pm, and it will host Boston University Sunday at 1 pm. Both matches will be available on GoPrincetonTigers.TV.
Princeton has struggled in team competition through an injury-riddled season, though it can end the season on a positive note this weekend. The Tigers are 2-11 during the team season, which has included a handful of Top 25 opponents; they have been without 2012 EIWA placewinners Garrett Frey (125), Chris Perez (133), and Adam Krop (141), each of whom suffered an injury and missed the season.
Each will return next year.
Senior co-captain Zach Bintliff (149) has been the team's top upperclassman this year, and he can reach the 20-win mark for the first time in his career with a sweep this weekend. Of course, freshman teammate Scott Gibbons could beat him to that mark, as the 184-pound freshman has a team-best 19 victories this season.
Gibbons was one of two Princeton freshmen to win against Columbia at the New York Athletic Club last weekend. Gibbons defeated Drew Rebling by an 11-0 major decision, while 285-pound starter Cole Lampman fought off Chris Manna for a 3-2 win.
Penn is 8-3 on the season, 3-1 in the Ivy League, and has several contenders for All-America honors. Junior Micah Burak is 10-2 on the season and ranked eighth nationally, while 141-pound freshman Charles Cook is 18-6 and ranked 10th.
One of the top matches in the dual meet could come at 184, where Gibbons is likely to take on Penn sophomore Canaan Bethea, who has 20 victories this season.
Boston University is 7-9 on the season, including a pair of losses last weekend against both Harvard and Brown. The Terriers are led by 157-pound junior Nestor Taffur, who has 28 wins at 157 pounds.


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Christian Bale
"I will never say never, but I will say never to doing the more typical romantic comedies. You know, unless I'm getting audited and I'm on the street and I desperately need some dough and that's the only thing that I'm getting."
- Christian Bale
Now a fearless adult performer who is the perfect living definition of a "method actor," Bale can inhabit iconic characters like Bruce Wayne (The Dark Knight and this summer's blockbuster hit The Dark Knight Rises) and John Connor (Terminator Salvation) just as easily as he can fill the shoes of demented yuppies (American Psycho), chronic insomniacs (The Machinist) and drug-addled boxers (The Fighter).
Currently experiencing a level of fame that's on par with his regular critical acclaim, Bale has completed his career evolution from reluctant child star to Oscar-winning superstar.
Though his most recognizable alter ego, Bruce Wayne, goes through women like Batman goes through gadgets, Bale has been a one-woman man since marrying his wife Sibi Blazic in 2000. He's been fortunate enough to costar with beauties like Kate Beckinsale (Lauren Canyon) and Scarlett Johansson (The Prestige), but his marital union is a rare celebrity marriage that has avoided prying paparazzi or serious incidents. Instead of searching for scandal, the eyes of Bale's admiring female "Baleheads" have, for the most part, been focused squarely on his often-impressive physique and ever-interesting career.
An embarrassing (and amusing) audio-recorded outburst on the set of Terminator Salvation notwithstanding, Bale has gained a reputation for being a consummate acting professional -- a quality that is evident in his commitment to his characters. Willing to put himself through lengthy tanning sessions (American Psycho), crash diets (The Machinist) or just really bad hairstyles (The Fighter) in order to become his characters, Bale's disregard for his own professional vanity and his own disdain for public attention has made him both familiar and enigmatic in the crowded universe of modern celebrities.
Christian Bale Biography
Born into a show business family that already included a John Wayne stand-in, a seasoned comedian and circus player, Christian Bale found the spark to follow in the footsteps of his family members when his sister Louise discovered stage acting. Though the former student of Shiplake Church of England Primary School and Dolphin School also admired guitar, ballet and rugby as a child, he found himself loving acting, a situation that prompted his loyal father David to abandon his own air travel career in order to help his son make it to the big show.
At the age of 8, Bale turned his acting ambitions into reality with a role in a 1982 TV ad for Lenor, a fabric softener. From there, he lived out two popular childhood dreams -- experiencing rock stardom and enjoying Pac-Man cereal -- in the same commercial before jumping to the stage with Rowan Atkinson (aka Mr. Bean) in a 1984 production of The Nerd. Comfortable at this point in his acting surroundings, Bale moved to the small screen, starting with the fact-based 1986 NBC miniseries Anastasia: The Mystery of Anna and continuing with Heart of the Country, which was produced by the BBC.
Christian Bale Stars In Empire Of The Sun And Little Women
The opportunity to costar in Anastasia was significant for Christian Bale, because the star of the miniseries was actress Amy Irving, who was married at the time to Hollywood master filmmaker Steven Spielberg. This connection allowed Bale to audition for the lead role in the director's new film, 1987's Empire of the Sun. Competing against close to 4,000 actors, he won the role and went on to play a wealthy British lad who becomes a war prisoner in China during the Second World War. While critics heaped praise on his performance and the National Board of Review ushered in a new honor -- "Best Performance by a Juvenile Actor" -- especially for him, Bale was uncomfortable with the sudden onslaught of fame and interviews, along with the expectation that he was on his way toward certain stardom.
The resulting attention from Empire of the Sun scared Bale away from regular acting for several years, save for a small role for Kenneth Branagh in 1989's Henry V and a TV turn with Hollywood legend Charlton Heston in 1990's Treasure Island. A role in the 1992 box-office dud Newsies kept Bale's career low-key until 1994, when he joined Winona Ryder in Little Women as the charming suitor Laurie and caused female hearts to flutter. Even with a higher profile, Bale still chose to stay close to the indie circuit for the rest of the decade by taking roles in diverse dramas like Metroland and Velvet Goldmine, the latter being a quirky and colorful rock odyssey with Ewan McGregor and Jonathan Rhys Meyers.
Christian Bale Stars In American Psycho And The Machinist
In 2000, Christian Bale gained a great deal of popularity for almost losing the role of the cunning and crazy Patrick Bateman to Leonardo DiCaprio in American Psycho. In the end, he held on to the part and physically transformed himself into, well, a perfectly sculpted American psychopath. Like the original novel by Bret Easton Ellis, the film was dark-minded and disturbing, but Bale received a solid amount of praise for his performance, including from Roger Ebert, who called it "heroic."
The overall buzz created by American Psycho put Bale back on the map, and now feeling more comfortable in his own skin, he took supporting roles in Shaft (with Samuel L. Jackson) and Captain Corelli's Mandolin (with Nicolas Cage) before joining Matthew McConaughey for the dragon and action extravaganza Reign of Fire in 2002. Next, Bale settled on The Machinist, a 2004 film that required him to lose weight to play the disillusioned insomniac Trevor Reznik. He shocked audiences by losing more than 60 pounds through a diet of apples, salads and coffee, but his gripping performance on-screen made him a unique if noticeably skeletal property.
Christian Bale Stars In Batman Begins And The Dark Knight
With 2005 came Christian Bale's biggest mainstream push in the form of Christopher Nolan's ambitious superhero reboot, Batman Begins. Faced with the challenge of bringing Batman back to movie life after an absence of eight years, Bale met the task head-on by gaining a hefty 60 pounds before filming and giving the Caped Crusader a fresh and aggressive new face. Bale's fame hit new career highs on the pop culture radar, and he earned the MTV Movie Award for Best Hero before going back to independent films and a new weight-loss diet to play real-life prisoner-of-war Dieter Dengler in Werner Herzog's Rescue Dawn.
Following a reunion with Christopher Nolan for the magician drama The Prestige, an experiment in Westerns called 3:10 to Yuma and a turn as one of six Bob Dylans in I'm Not There, Bale returned to the Batsuit for the high-profile 2008 sequel The Dark Knight. Acting opposite the late Heath Ledger, who played The Joker, Bale propelled the film into the top five all-time movie blockbusters and cemented his status as the most bankable Batman ever.
Christian Bale Stars In Terminator Salvation And The Fighter
Having made the movie brand of Batman his own, Christian Bale took on another iconic character -- none other than futuristic war hero John Connor in the sci-fi sequel Terminator Salvation. During filming, Bale unleashed a string of profanity-laced insults against director of photography Shane Hurlbut, who had apparently disrupted his concentration while filming a vital scene. The audio recording of the incident went viral in early 2009, prompting an apology from Bale but also a string of YouTube remixes and parodies by the likes of Stephen Colbert and Conan O'Brien. Rather than harming his career, the incident became something of a pop culture highlight.
Terminator Salvation was an international box-office success in the summer of 2009, but the film received unfavorable reviews. Bale returned to the screen just a short time later for director Michael Mann's Public Enemies, in which he played Melvin Purvis, the lawman in pursuit of gangster John Dillinger (Johnny Depp). The film didn't garner Bale any award talk, but that would change with his next move.
Christian Bale Stars In The Fighter
In Christian Bale's next film, 2010's The Fighter, the actor was cast as real-life former boxer Dicky Eklund, an emaciated drug addict. Bale disappeared into his supporting role next to star Mark Wahlberg and earned some of the greatest reviews of his career, as well as a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor and an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.
Christian Bale Stars In The Dark Knight RisesChristian Bale returned to play Batman once more -- perhaps for the final time -- in 2012's The Dark Knight Rises. The film made $75.8 million during its opening day, which is the third-highest single day tally of all-time behind (wait for it) Deathly Hallows - Part 2 ($91.1 million) and The Avengers ($80.8 million).
On July 25, 2012, Bale took time to pay respects to the Aurora, Colo. victims involved in the tragic movie theater massacre last week. He visited victims and stopped by a memorial to victims near the movie theater that was showing The Dark Knight Rises when the gunfire erupted.


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One of the screws that replaced the rear brake master cylinder spacer screw was an sae and not a metric. Check your screws! Other than that it is a great purchase.
Review By: billcj8
instant gratification
I hate waiting. I love DK's factory pick up option in Rush City, MN. Worth the 90 mile trip for the instant gratification. These bars are clearly a high quality Cobra product. After reading several previous reviews that were helpful, I'll add one more. Tighten then loosen the top mount bolts on a dry run before final attachment. This helped the bolt go on easier (the yellow stuff they put on the bolt). I primarily wanted these for pegs but who knows, I may end up loving them for the safety and protection.
Review By: billmelater
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Review By: Jakebrake
just right size
I put these on last night and I must say they are pretty good. Not too bulky. Have seen some that are oversize for a bike but these look like they are part of the bike. I was able to put the horn back where it belongs afterwards using the spacer they provide. The instructions call for moving the horn under the gas tank and I opted to not do that. Works fine and doesnt interfere with the steering Just barely but in fact is fine.
Review By: johnnyu
from Baltimore Maryland
Great addition to my V star 650 Classic. Top quality. Excellent price. Excellent service - very professional. Installed it myself in less then 30 minutes. Fit perfectly. Now to order some highway pegs and I'm set.
Review By: Missionrider
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Dennis kirk has the best price on this and free shipping too. Can't beat that. Less than an hour install, mostly bc of stuck bolt! Although a second set of hands is mighty useful to hold it up. Looks great, fits perfectly. Shipped in fewer than 3 days.
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These bars saved me from some road rash!
As we all know laying a bike down sucks. I was in a low speed with a van in a parking lot that cut me off. These bars kept my foot and leg off the pavement and saved the exhaust and paint job. They bent and ground down but held. I credit these with making my incident far less painful than if they had not been there. I'm back to Dennis Kirk to buy another one. Besides my real world test I like the look and and at six foot seven inches I can get highway pegs out enough even for my size. Just do it you won't regret it.
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Position: K-FB
Height: 6-2 Weight: 217 lbs.
Born: November 12, 1929 in San Francisco, CA
Died: June 5, 2007 in Tacoma, WA
High School: Stadium
College: Oregon St. (school history)
Drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the 11th round (133rd overall) of the 1952 NFL Draft.
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 45 (1851st overall since 1950)
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Is a mommy makeover right for you?
Women who have chosen plastic surgery to restore their pre-motherhood bodies offer some tips.
1. Make sure you are comfortable with yourself. Think through your reasons for wanting the surgery.
2. Be at your optimal weight before surgery. Being fit will only make the results more satisfying.
3. Give your body time to recover; mommy makeover procedures are serious surgery.
4. Be realistic about what you can change and what you cannot. Plastic surgery is used for contouring and changing things on the body beyond simply dieting or exercise.
5. Save up, and pay cash. Most doctors give a discount for paying in cash for the procedure. Plus, saving for plastic surgery will insure you really want it.
6. Don't let price alone guide your choice of a surgeon. Pick a doctor for his experience, your consultation and, if possible, by talking to other patients. The doctor should have patient referrals you can call about their experience.
7. Commit to eating right and exercising regularly.
This old mom
Plastic surgery is not for the faint of heart. It usually involves incisions, implants, needles, sutures, powerful anesthetics and people in masks and surgical gowns. Recovery from surgery takes at least a week. On the up side, Utah's prices tend to be lower than the national average. Also, patients can combine procedures or take advantage of special deals for lower prices. Here's a list of the most common procedures involved in the "mommy makeover."
Breast Augmentation
$4,700 and up depending on implant material. Breast implants, made of silicone or saline, are placed under the breasts through incisions.
Injectable treatment for facial wrinkles
$200 and up. Botox and various wrinkle-filling injections can be administered during an office visit. The effect with neuromuscular toxins like Botox, however, only last a few months and must be repeated.
Tummy Tuck
$3,800 to $8,500. An incision is made above the pubic area and excess skin is removed. The procedure may include tightening of the underlying abdominal muscles using sutures.
Breast Lift
$3,800 and up. Various incisions and skin removal. The nipple is moved to a higher position. A breast lift usually will not affect breast-feeding.
$3,500 and up. Surgeon removes fat from hips or tummy with a hollow metal tube and a pump.
It's important to remember every surgical procedure has risks, including bleeding, infection and adverse reactions to anesthesia.
Utah Daddy Job?
Blame it on the metrosexual effect if you want, but plastic surgery is growing in popularity among American men, especially liposuction, rhinoplasty and facial rejuvenation procedures.
Nationally, men account for 18 percent of cosmetic surgery procedures. But, despite the surprisingly high acceptance of plastic surgery among Utah women, men here aren't as interested in getting a "daddy job," whatever that might entail.
Men account for only about 10 percent of cosmetic surgery in Utah. "We are below the national average," Dr. Renato Saltz says. But he can't explain the discrepancy between Utah men and women's attitudes. "Again, maybe it has to do with the culture."
Saltz gets more male patients than the state average—up to 15 percent of his business—because he has a clinic in Park City. Park City's demographics, of course, include affluent out-of-state residents with second homes.
But Saltz says his numbers may increase as Utah men gradually become more image conscious. "I get a lot of male patients through my spa," Saltz says. "They come in for a facial and become plastic surgery patients."


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Chorale to Spotlight Vivaldi
The Eastern Mennonite University Chorale will present its spring concert 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Apr. 20, in Martin Chapel of the seminary building at EMU. The 21-member student choir, directed by Janet M. Hostetter, will perform Vivaldi's "Gloria," accompanied by the EMU string quartet; John Fast, organist; April Miller, oboist; Jim Warner, trumpeter; and soloists Rebeca ...More


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Dolphins preparing to play without Karlos Dansby
Miami Dolphins starting inside linebacker Karlos Dansby has been excused from practice this week, allowing him time to deal with a personal family matter.
Interim coach Todd Bowles said the hope is that Dansby, who is second on the team with 101 tackles, returns in time to play in Sunday's game against the New York Jets.
However, the Dolphins are preparing to play without their team captain.
Marvin Mitchell has worked with the first team all week as Kevin Burnett's inside linebacker partner, and defensive coordinator Mike Nolan is prepared to start Mitchell if Dansby doesn't practice within the next two days.
"That's personal [and something] that he had to handle," Bowles said. "Hopefully, he'll be back before the game, or tomorrow. We'll hear from him later on."
Neither Bowles or Nolan seemed concerned about the preparation time Dansby has missed, or the drop off starting Mitchell would bring.
Mitchell has contributed 13 tackles and one sack when called on to play in the base schemes this season.
"I prepare every week as if I'm a starter so that I'm ready to step up when my number is called," said Mitchell, a four-year veteran who leads the Dolphins with 12 special teams tackles.
The Dolphins are very familiar with the Jets from playing them twice a season. But New York's rushing attack, and tight end Dustin Keller have annually given Miami's defense problems.
Dansby's missing the installation of the game plan, and Nolan is concerned about study time lost.
"If Karlos doesn't make it back, and that's the way it looks, I hope he'll be able to step in and do his job. The most difficult thing is he's going to have to get his mind right for the opponent because every opponent presents a difference challenge," Nolan said. "He's going to have to see the players and watch the film. Maybe he's been doing that. I know with what he's dealing with [its tough], but everyone is different.
"Hopefully he'll be back in time to get a days practice in, and get his mind right. But I anticipate that Mitchell will probably play a little bit because of this kind of week."
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Published: Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 10:34 a.m.
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THOMASVILLE | Linda Dianne Floyd Miller, 59, of Irene Street, died Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, at Libertywood Nursing Center.
A graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in Holly Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home and other times at the home of her sister, Carolyn, 192 D.R. Myers Road.
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Last fall, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum began undertaking the first major re-design of its galleries since the Museum opened back in 1995. We've just finished the first phase of the project, and I have to say it looks incredible!
We had a couple of major goals for the project. One was to upgrade all of our audio, video and interactive installations. The other was to tell the story of rock and roll in a more chronological way. We've always had the complete history of rock and roll, from its roots in the blues, rhythm & blues, gospel, country, folk and bluegrass up to the present, but it was not presented in any particular order. Well, we've changed that. In the Ahmet Ertegun Gallery, for example, we've kept the Mystery Train theater, which contains a film about the roots of rock and roll up to Elvis. But we got rid of the second theater, which had a film about the Beatles up to some more contemporary artists. In its place, we've created a new exhibit about our Early Influence inductees and a whole new roots of rock section. The area features beautiful new wallpaper made up of historic posters. It also features all of the roots cases, with entirely new casework and lighting and a new video element.
From there, visitors go through the The Beat Goes On, an interactive exhibit about how artists have influenced one another, and Don't Knock the Rock, a video-driven exhibit about the protests against rock and roll, from the Fifties to the present. Those exhibits are not new, but they have been upgraded and are vastly improved from their previous state.
Next comes our Elvis exhibit. It has also been upgraded and now includes a huge video wall. From Elvis, visitors move into a corridor that includes our exhibits on various cities that played an important role in rock and roll, starting with Memphis in the Fifties and going all the way up to Seattle during the grunge period. Across from those cases, we have exhibits on the Fifties, rock and roll deejays, soul music and heavy metal. The heavy-metal exhibit is entirely new. From there, visitors go into the central part of the exhibit hall, where we have our Treasures from the Vault exhibit, which features key artifacts from our collection, and our Legends of Rock exhibits, which focus on various artists, including Metallica, the Who, ZZ Top, David Bowie, Stevie Nicks, the Allman Brothers Band, U2, Parliament-Funkadelic and others. This area also includes our totally upgraded Beatles exhibit (check out my earlier blog for more details), our Rolling Stones exhibit (which has also been expanded to include several new artifacts, our Jimi Hendrix exhibit and our Jim Morrison exhibit. There is also a section devoted to hip-hop, as well as an area where we have exhibits focusing on Cleveland and on the music of the Midwest.
Those aren't the only changes. On the street level, we have built an entirely new ticketing structure and we have added huge directional banners featuring images of Hendrix and Elvis. On the second level, where we used to have our soul exhibit, we now have several interactive kiosks featuring our Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll program and our One Hit Wonders program. Finally, on the third floor of the Museum, we have re-done the exterior of our actual Hall of Fame wing, painting it red and adding a red-carpet walkway.
Overall, these changes have totally transformed the Museum. It looks brand new. Stunning. And there is more to come. In the fall, we will be adding a video wall in the Ertegun gallery, and we will be building new cases so we can add more artists to the Legends of Rock section. You really need to check this out!


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Chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus) are a domesticated fowl, a subspecies of the red junglefowl. As one of the most common and widespread domestic animals, with a population of more than 19 billion in 2011, there are more chickens in the world than any other species of bird or domestic animal. Humans keep chickens primarily as a source of food, consuming both their meat and their eggs.
- Well they are very frightening for me because their stupidity is so flat. You look into the eyes of a chicken and you lose yourself in a completely flat, frightening stupidity. They are like a great metaphor for me... I kind of love chicken, but they frighten me more than any other animal.
- Werner Herzog, on the Signs of Life (1968) DVD audio commentary (2005).
Hoyt's New Cyclopedia Of Practical Quotations[edit]
- Quotes reported in Hoyt's New Cyclopedia Of Practical Quotations (1922), p. 124.
- Good-morrow to thy sable beak,
And glossy plumage, dark and sleek,
Thy crimson moon and azure eye,
Cock of the heath, so wildly shy!
- Joanna Baillie, The Black Cock, Stanza 1.
- While the cock with lively din
Scatters the rear of darkness thin,
And to the stack or the barn door
Stoutly struts his dames before.
- John Milton, L'Allegro.
- The cock, that is the trumpet to the morn,
Doth with his lofty and shrill-sounding throat
Awake the god of day.
- William Shakespeare, Hamlet (1600-02), Act I, scene 1, line 150.
- The early village cock
Hath twice done salutation to the morn.
- William Shakespeare, Richard III (c. 1591), Act V, scene 3, line 209.
- Hark, hark! I hear
The strain of strutting chanticleer
Cry, cock-a-diddle-dow.
- William Shakespeare, The Tempest (c. 1610-1612), Act I, scene 2, line 384.
- Alas! my child, where is the Pen
That can do justice to the Hen?
Like Royalty, she goes her way,
Laying foundations every day,
Though not for Public Buildings, yet
For Custard, Cake and Omelette.
Or if too old for such a use
They have their fling at some abuse
As when to censure Plays Unfit
Upon the stage they make a Hit
Or at elections seal the Fate
Of an Obnoxious Candidate.
No wonder, Child, we prize the Hen,
Whose Egg is Mightier than the Pen.
- Oliver Herford, The Hen, reported in Hoyt's New Cyclopedia Of Practical Quotations (1922), p. 365.


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For New York–a metropolis realized on its maritime potentialities–oceanic borders now threaten America's most populous region and premiere city. Illustrated through the ongoing havoc and devastation caused by tropical storm Sandy, in New York City climate change has become an irrevocable reality. In response to this unprecedented environmental crisis Spoil Islands envisions landscape architectural interventions that utilizes local dredge material and improve dredge-related practices to abate coastal flooding and enhance coastal habitat.
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Ratcliffe Records Best Throw in the East in Women's Hammer
PRINCETON, N.J. (3/6/13) – Freshman Julia Ratcliffe crushed the Ivy League record in the hammer throw with the third-best throw in the nation to highlight the final day of the 2013 Sam Howell Memorial Invitational at Weaver Stadium.
Ratcliffe threw the hammer to 66.69 (218-09), nearly three meters better than her personal best that set the Ivy Record last month in Florida. Prior to Ratcliffe's arrival at Old Nassau the Ivy record was 61.85. Her throw is the best in the East and third-best in the NCAA, behind two senior veterans. All four of Ratcliffe's counted throws were over 63 meters. The next best toss in the event was 57.07.
Another freshman thrower, Brielle Rowe, had a PR in the discus. Rowe finished in third place with a throw of 44.26 (145-02) on her final attempt.
Junior Imani Oliver won the triple jump at 12.32 (40-5), reaching the mark on her first jump. Four of her six jumps would have won her the event.
Senior Lauren Tauscher was the runner-up in the pole vault. She cleared 3.70 (12-1.50) on her second attempt.
In the high jump freshman Taylor Morgan placed third clearing 1.65 (5-5).
Senior Mel Newbery won the 1500 at 4:31.74, besting 24 other runners.
The Tigers went 2-3-4-5 in the 800, the first four spots taken by collegians. Sophomore Cecilia Barowski clocked 2:08.59 followed by junior Kacie O'Neil at 2:09.93, junior Molly Higgins a PR of 2:10.25, and junior Kristin Smoot at 2:11.22.
In the hurdles, senior Joie Hand took fourth place in the 400 hurdles at 1:01.82. Junior Beth McKenna was the top Tiger in the 100 hurdles, as she ran a PR of 15.00.
The 4x400 relay of Barowski, Feldman, Hand and sophomore Kim Mackay finished second. The relay ran 3:47.80, behind a meet record effort of St. John's at 3:45.50.
Senior Abidemi Adenikinju, sophomore Joanna Anyanwu, sophomore Emily Easton and senior Erin Guty made up the 4x100 that clocked a 48.15 for fourth place.
The Tigers will compete at the George Mason Invitational next Saturday, April 13.


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Lovely Private Room
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침실 수1
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Floor No.2
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|W. 119th Street, 10026 New York, 미국
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|A few hours
|Calendar updated
|A week ago
|7 nights
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Paulina und Ihr Mann sind sehr liebe Gastgeber. Das Zimmer reicht aus, um zu übernachten und die Stadt zu erkunden. Für längere Aufenthalte zu zweit im Zimmer wäre es etwas klein. Das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis stimmt, daher darf man keinen Luxus erwarten. Für die, die mit Auto nach New York reisen, ist in der Parallelstraße ein günstiges und sicheres Parkhaus, dass man im vornherein online buchen kann und noch etwas günstiger.
Paulina and her husband are very dear host . The room is enough for staying and explore the city . For longer stays for two in the room , it would be a bit small . The price - performance ratio , so you do not expect luxury . For those who travel by car to New York , in the parallel street is an affordable and secure covered parking you can book it online and get it a bit cheaper .
We had a great week at Paulina's place. They are a great couple with an open mind. The room is private; but kitchen and bathroom are shared. The location is very suitable to visit New York City. The subway is only a few minutes by foot. And Central Park around ten minutes walking. It's in a quiet neighbourhood in Harlem, where we only met friendly people.
Really recommendable.
We really enjoyed our stay! The apartment is very nice and in a perfect area. Also Paulina and her husband were very friendly and helped us a lot to find some nice places in New York. Thank you for everything!
We really enjoyed our stay at Paulinas!
Both, she and her husband were very friendly and gave us much information about NYC. Their new little dog was very nice as well. The room, bathroom and kitchen were perfect for those days and we felt comfortable. We were more like cohabitants than guests.
Thank you very much :)
Everything was great, the location was very good,convenient and safe. The room wasn't that big but it is perfect for a couple that want to explore the city and not expending a lot.
The room is a good deal if you want to explore the city and don't want to spend hundreds of dollar. We never got to meet Paulina and I guess thats where the problems started. When we actually talked to her on the phone or via email she was very nice but somehow it just did not work out. Even though we tried to make everything possible for her to go see her daughter and give us the key earlier we waited for days for email responses. We even tried to set up a date with my brother in NYC to exchange the keys but she never contacted him either. We sent her several dates to meet up with a friend of her to retrieve the key and unfortunately we only got a response when we stopped being friendly. It made everything quite stressful. Unfortunately we never got the promised email with information about the apartment (for example which apartment in the building etc) either, the WIFI did not work and don't expect too much with the bathroom - but maybe that was just because no-one was there when the other couple staying there before us left.
We booked this room because of the good comments of everyone else and we do hope that she was just too busy because of Christmas but maybe reconsidering renting the room when leaving for vacation yourself would be a good idea.We are sorry to not be able to leave a better comment, because the emails we got eventually were all always friendly. None the less we felt safe in the neighborhood, there a some cute little cafes nearby and the subway is just a short walk away.
We had a very nice stay at the appartment of Fred and Paulina. Everything we needed was available. There was a subway station at 5 minutes walking even as a supermarket and a little restaurant to have breakfast in the morning. We felt very safe in the neighborhood.Thanks for the tips and advices. We can surely recommend this place for a short stay in New York!
We enjoyed our stay at paulinas and freds apartment. They are really nice and they helped us whenever help was needed but we also had our privacy. Our room was clean and practical. The only thing about the room is that it can be louder in the weekends because a bar is underneath the apartment, but it didn't annoyed us it was not to loud to sleep. All in all it was a good choice for a city trip stay.
Our time with Fred and Paulina was amazing! They are so nice and polite and we had such a good time in New York. They recommanded places and things we should do and explained which subway we cloud use to get everywhere. They were really helpful and we got along with them really good! The apartment is small but we still had our privacy, what we appreciated a lot. We would stay with Fred and Paulina anytime again and recommend staying with them to everyone else because it makes your experience of the city just so much better:)
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- 모든 호스트는 전화로 입증되었습니다.


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As our games often go forward fast, that question often comes up. Especially when fighting against enemies that can see in darkness, it can become important. It is often ignored, but it can become an effective combat tactic to get rid of opponent's lights.
Axis & Allies miniatures Winter War terrain WIP
This terrain is going to show you step by step how I'm doing my winter war gaming terrains for Axis & Allies miniatures. I'm going to post the photos for start, and write more text later about creation process. You can find some details about the terrain creation process in Axis & Allies miniatures ww2 town terrain, WIP -post.
Axis & Allies miniatures ww2 town terrain, WIP
This post shows you detail about constructing models and terrain bases for ww2 town terrain meant to be used with Axis & Allies miniatures. You can see photos of the ready terrain in another post. You can see details about construction phases by bringing the mouse pointer on the photo.
Babylon 5 -inspired paper freighter miniature
Babylon 5 paper ships
Some quick paper models for Babylon 5 games. I've also scratchbuilt G'Quan Heavy cruisers but there are only 3 of them so at least one more was needed. The map below is from e2o.
Olympus corvettes are also most welcome (and Canon!) addition to my Earth fleet.
Basics of cardboard modelling
What is this tutorial for?
This tutorial teaches you how to cut cardboard accurately and safely. If you want to do some cardboard modelling, you should read this page as will give you some invaluable information. Did you know that large amount of cardboard modelling can even cause you permanent neural damage if you don't do it right?
Black hand - a model used in Ptolus and as D&D spell token
Black hand is a recurring theme in Ptolus, which is why I decided to create a model of such. In addition, it can be used to present various spells in D&D 4E as well as 3.x rules, and possibly in other rpg's too. And when trying to find more use for it, a subterranean hand that grabs people from the surface sounds quite mean...
Cardboard sailing ships (+WIP)
These two cardboard ships, a warship and a merchant ship, have seen frequent use in D&D games, as well as in an earlier Iron Heroes game. While IH was a different and refreshing variation from D&D, I find it currently too cumbersome ruleswise.
Gaming terrain: Fountain with streaming water (tutorial)
It's time for another terrain -related article, this time it's one of my personal favourites. The fountain can be used in almost any genre as they are present everywhere, and modelling streaming water was an interesting project. This article shows you phase by phase how the model was made, allowing you to create fountains and other water-filled elements of your own.


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Supporting Students
Don't ignore comments about suicide, violence, or harm to self or others. Call Campus Security immediately (509-313-2222), or ask someone around you to call while you stay with the student.
The biggest thing you can do to help a struggling student is to provide support. Consider looking over the tips below that include many ways we can all help and support members of our community. Helping often means getting others involved whose expertise and responsibility it is to work with students who may be struggling. Professional staff in Student Support Services are trained to deal with many of the challenges students face. Please consider making a referral by using the Student of Concern form or calling the Student Support Services Office at 509-313-4009 with your concerns.
Every member of the Gonzaga community can do something to show students that they care. Below are a few things to keep in mind when someone comes to you:
- Take a break from what you are doing to focus solely on the student and simply listen to what is being shared.
- If necessary, find a place to talk in private to minimize embarrassment.
- Express interest, care and concern. Make sure the student knows you are interested in what (s)he is sharing. Remember that although what the student is sharing may not seem like a crisis to you, it still feels like one to the student.
- Make sure that students know that you cannot keep information confidential. If students share that they are thinking about harming themselves or others, you need to get others involved. Reports of sexual assault, harassment or discrimination must be reported. Talk with your students about your limitations, and be open to helping them get connected to others who are specially trained.
- Avoid criticizing or sounding judgmental.
- Ask open ended questions to help clarify.
- Help explore what options the student may be open to for getting assistance.
- Don't expect to have all of the answers right away.
- Make sure students are aware of your limits to help. There are others who are trained to deal with what the student is sharing. Know the limits of your own skills and training. Communicate your limits and offer to help students get connected to those who can help.
- Don't ignore comments about suicide, violence, or harm to self or others. Call Campus Security immediately (509-313-2222), or ask someone around you to call while you stay with the student.
- Help students get connected to the appropriate resources. Consider walking the student to the Student Support Services Office (717 E. Boone Ave.) where one of the professional staff can quickly assist.
- Take the time to write down your notes from the conversation and pass those notes on using the Student of Concern form or by calling the Student Support Services Office at 509-313-4009.
- Once these notes are passed on to the Student Support Services Office, a plan for reaching out to the student will be created.
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STATue in all sense of the word right there
Step in front of him STAT YOU BIG P*SSY!!!
Sorry to offend anyone's sensibilities. I won't get into their contract situations, either.
I'm willing to eat crow like anyone ele would if Melo get his **** together this season and beyond.
But I'm also willing to stake a bit of my cred on this one.
yeah Lin come down and shoot fcuk everyone else
No call on Melo but they get one on Gaines.
Our players just missed a plethora of wide open, good looks that the offense generated.
And the refs compounded our errors and maximized everything the Nets did good.
Doesn't help when Melo plays like ass in the crunch, too. Not even getting into Amare's foibles.
Lin did his job, he was a little out of control, played somewhat sloppy, had no practice with Melo so you cant exactly fault him. I blame this on Lack of defending the 3, Lack of Rebounding, and Lack of Guarding D-will without bringing any help.
Screw everyone else!! LIN just take control and do what u gota do
when lebron has a bad game its a great game for some but when melo has one it is atrocious
I stongly believe we woulda won this game if Shumpert played


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Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce will have the opportunity to network with the leadership of Dover Air Force Base.
The event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Dover Air Force Base, 442 13th St., Dover. The Military Affaire Reception is hosted by the Military Affairs Committee of the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce and the Air Force Association - Galaxy Chapter.Reservations are required by Jan. 15. Guests will need to have a photo ID available to enter the main gate.
For more information: (302) 734-7513.
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Martin Klimas
Thanks to Matthew Barnes for sending us the link to this one.
Theres an interview with the German based photographer on The Morning News site where Rosecrans Baldwin describes his work as,
'Martin Klimas destroys a lot of clay to make his art. Combining the silence of Eadweard Muybridge's horse pictures with the association-rich composition of a still life, Klimas breaks recognizable objects so they become something else, and stops us just at the moment of transformation.'
As Matthew puts it, 'they're weirdly beautiful', quite right.
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ZF-2736: Add rerouting for translations
A new feature should be added. It should be possible to use a sort of routing mechanism for non-translated messageid's.
If a messageid is not translated in a particular language it should automatically look for another defined language... So you should be possible to do something like this:
Translate Spain: String 1 not translated in spain -> goto French -> String 1 not translated in French -> goto German -> String 1 not translated in german -> return messageid
a new "setDefault" method should be able to define such fallback rules. So strings which are not translatable in one language will be returned in another language.
I would really enjoy to see this feature implemented =)
Feature implemented with r22182
See the manual or my blog for details


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Theophilus London released his Timez Are Weird These Days debut album this week and coupled it with a performance on Jimmy Kimmel. The performance was polished and perfectly 80′s rocked out.
Remaining US Tour Dates
July 21st – New York, NY: Bowery Ballroom (Sold Out)
July 23rd – Brooklyn, NY: Weeksville Heritage Center
Sept 16th – Austin, TX: Austin City Limits
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Homer Simpson four port USB hub
This four-port USB hub with Homer atop says (and youknew this was coming) "Woo-hoo!" every time you plug in a peripheral.
$49.95, link below.
Boston Dynamics' latest robot dog can do your dishes and fetch a soda
Nissan drone can go 115mph, watch it race the 2017 Nissan GT-R
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Announcing the 13th Pocket-lint Gadget Awards
- Nissan drone can go 115mph, watch it race the 2017 Nissan GT-R
- Which Amazon Kindle is best for you? Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Voyage or Kindle Oasis?
- Best gadget concept images of 2016: iPhone 7, Galaxy S8, PlayStation Neo and more
- Apple Stores offer new free coding courses for your kids, just in time for summer
- DrinkMate: The smallest breathalyzer in the world
- Bluetooth 5 announced: Double speed, quad range, eight times capacity and more
- Take a stunning 4K flight in VR thanks to this drone's 360-degree cameras
- Intel 3D XPoint memory 1,000 times faster than flash due this year, 8K gaming incoming
- 1-Up! Official Nintendo Vans sneakers in pictures: Mario Bros meets 'boarder cool
- Weird and wonderful tech of Computex 2016: Crazy gadgets and gizmos you must see
- Best TV catch-up on Freeview Play: Glastonbury 2016, Celebrity Masterchef and more
- Get lifetime access to over 500,000 vectors, templates, and more - now 33 per cent off
- This Blackbird adjustable rig can morph into any car for film shoots
- Samsung's making a Galaxy S7 Olympic Edition - see leaked pic
- Is this what Android N's redesigned navigation keys will look like?
- YouTube launches live mobile streaming: Here's how it works
- Audi piloted driving: A real-world glimpse into the future of self-driving cars
- Aston Martin Vantage GT12 Roadster: Most extreme open-top Aston yet (gallery)
- Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio: Alfa's super saloon return (gallery)
- Netflix finally considering downloads for offline viewing